Central Coast Edition - Oct. 1, 2012

SERVING SAN LUIS OBISPO & SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES
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YOUR GUIDE TO CENTRAL COAST WINE TASTING & EVENTS
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J. Lohrs Harvest Wine Weekend Events!

Friday, October 19th
Five-course Dinner with Chef Charlie

6:30 pm Chef Charlies Timbale of Smoked Salmon is paired with October Night Chardonnay. Your main course features New Zealand Grass-Fed Elk paired with 2007 Cuve POM. Dessert delights with a Chocolate Souffl and J. Lohr Gesture Zinfandel.
$90/pp $80/Wine Club
OCTOBER 19 - 21, 2012
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Sunday, October 21st
Wine & Dessert Pairing plus Buffet Brunch

11:00 am Enjoy a dessert and wine pairing followed by a buffet brunch. Join Steve Lohr and Lisa Jones, owner of Cahoots Catering, in comparing five unique desserts paired with J. Lohr wines. Brunch will include Pumpkin Quiche with White Cheddar and Sage along with Harvest Pasta Salad with Roasted Corn and Peppers.
$50/pp $45/Wine Club
reservations required
For menu details go to jlohr.com/events For reservations call the J. Lohr Paso Robles Wine Center 805.239.8900 or email kim@jlohr.com
J. LOHR PASO ROBLES WINE CENTER
TASTING DAILY 10AM 5PM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH
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WINE REGIONS
4 | CENTRAL COAST MAP 24 | PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP Downtown Paso robles Wineries, 24 West side Wineries: stanger vineyards, 23 Pleasant valley Wineries, 26 21 | SAN LUIS OBISPO MAP avila Beach Wineries, 27 28 | NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MAP lompoc Wineries: Jalama Wines, 29 santa maria Wineries, 32-33 los olivos Wineries: los olivos Tasting room, 32-33 Qup, 34-35 solvang Wineries: lucas & lewellen, 36 viking Garden Cellars, 27 santa Barbara Wineries: Corks & Crowns, 38
FEATURES
8 | ON THE COVER: COGHLAN VINEYARD & JEWLERS 10 | PERFECT PAIRS: TALLEY PINOT NOIR WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES 12 | PREFERRED TASTING ROOM: COSTA DE ORO WINERY Best tasting room in Northern santa Barbara County 14 | AVANT TAPAS AND WINE i vant avant! 15 | WINE COUNTRY DINING viking Garden restaurant 16 | PEACHY CANYON WINERY What was good is now great! 20 | ON THE COVER CORNER: SUMMERWOOD 18 | WINEMAKER PROFILE: leslie mead renaud, Foley estates/lincourt 34 | QUP Celebrating its 30th anniversary
REGULARS
39 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS saN lUis oBisPo CoUNTY, 39 arroyo Grande, 39 avila Beach, 39 Cayucos, Cambria & morro Bay, 39 Paso robles, 39-41 san luis obispo, 41 saNTa BarBara CoUNTY, 41 lompoc/Buellton, 41 los olivos/Foxen Canyon, 41 santa Barbara, 42 santa maria, 42 santa Ynez, 42 solvang, 42 veNTUra CoUNTY, 42 43 | WINERY LISTINGS Paso robles, 43 san luis obispo, 45 santa maria/Foxen Canyon, 45 los olivos, 46 lompoc/Buellton, 46 solvang, 47 santa Barbara, 47 ventura County, 47 47 | WINE COUNTRY DEALS & DISCOUNTS
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COGHLAN VINEYARD & JEWELERS

For three generations the Coghlan family has earned high esteem in the fine jewelry business. In 2009, Eric and Samantha Coghlan turned their discerning eyes to the production of ultra-premium wines from the distinguished appellations of the Santa Ynez Valley. Since opening the doors of their dream storefront in Los Olivos, the Coghlans have creatively combined the two art forms, which they delight in sharing with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy their charming garden and colorful showroom filled with artisan jewelry pieces created by Samantha and Eric all the while savoring exquisite, handcrafted wines and chocolates infused with Coghlan wine. Eric and Samantha have created three tasting options for you to choose from: The first is their original lineup that includes Grenache Blanc, Pinot Noir and Bordeaux varietals. Theyve also added a Pinot-only tasting highlighting their three renowned Pinot Noirs. Last is their new chocolate and wine-paired tasting, which is a really fun way to indulge your senses. The Coghlans unique passion for gemology and oenology culminates at their shop and tasting room in downtown Los Olivos. They spent many long months creating their dream retail storefront and have not missed a note. Their eye for colorful beauty and detail is imaginative and addictive. Although they share great passion for their store and vineyards, Eric and Samanthas most important venture is their two beautiful boys, Ozzy and Cash. The family dreams that one day the boys will continue the Coghlan legacy as fourth generation jewelers and second generation winemakers. Eric and Samantha source Pinot Noir grapes from acclaimed single vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills appellation and use Bordeaux and Rhone variety grapes from their own estate, which is in the process of becoming organically certified. Their astute sourcing talents from premier wine-growing properties is the basis for their flavorful and complex wines. This last year has been a very exhilarating one for Eric and Samantha: They bottled their first Estate wines a 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon and a Cabernet Port, which is Erics creation. They are also looking forward to the release of a very limited bottling of V's Estate Cabernet. This wine is dedicated to the memory of Samantha's mother. There will only be 40 cases of this wine available. Eric and Samantha have chosen the best barrels of Cabernet from their Estate vineyard to showcase in this very significant bottle of wine. Visitors can taste wine, indulge in wine-infused truffles, browse jewelry, play bocce ball in the yard, and enjoy the nostalgic nature of the home, which boasts a rich history. Originally a Sears kit home built in the late 1890s and formerly owned by the Whitmore family (long-time prominent in the Los Olivos art community), Eric and Samantha were eager to maintain the integrity and wonderful character of the original property. The couple are constantly creating unique jewelry pieces that are on display in the house. At Coghlan, fine wine, jewelry, art and nature all contribute to the quintessential Los Olivos experience.
COGHLAN VINEYARD & JEWELERS open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2366 alamo Pintado, los olivos, Ca (805) 686-2395 | www.coghlanvineyard.com
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Hot Harvest Moon Party

Clautiere Vineyard
Saturday, October 20th, 7pm $30 per person - free for wine club tickets 805.237.3789 www.Clautiere.com
Harvest meets Halloween Party

clautiere vineyard Paso Robles, CA
Perfect Pairs
Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Sandwiches Paired with the 2010 Talley Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir
There is a definite chill in the air and as autumn approaches so does the anticipation of hearty dishes and bolder wines as Talley Vineyards has recently released their 2010 Pinot Noirs which are perfect for the upcoming season. Pinot Noir is one of my favorite varietals as it contains many different characteristics that make it a natural pairing for meals. This sandwich recipe is from Jill Silverman Houghs latest cookbook 100 Perfect Pairings currently sold in their Tasting Room. Rustic bread along with garden fresh roasted vegetables and a good smearing of chevre makes for a simple and delicious lunch. The 2010 Estate Pinot Noir is a medium-bodied wine that has a plush mouthfeel with expansive layers of expressive dark red fruit. The fresh acidity characteristic of the Arroyo Grande Valley shines through and balances the chevre in the sandwich making it a perfect match. This wine has a rich bouquet layered with dried strawberries and cherries with aromas of rose petals, toasted nuts and dried sage. So toast the autumn season around an open fire with homemade sandwiches and a glass of Talley Vineyards 2010 Estate Pinot Noir! Did you notice that the recipe called for Talley Farms red bell peppers and tomatoes? Talley Farms has introduced a new produce subscription program featuring weekly harvest boxes abundant with fresh picks from their gardens or neighboring farms. For $24 per week, each box contains hand-picked farm fresh produce (some organically grown) and is delivered to convenient pick up locations. For over three generations Talley Farms has been growing high quality fruits and vegetables and now they have made it easier for you and your family to eat healthier and support our community farms. To order your box of fresh produce, visit
BY ALEXANDRA CHARSLEY
Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Sandwiches

Recipe from 100 perfect pairings by Jill Silverman Hough Best paired with Talley Vineyards 2010 Pinot Noir
2 (Talley Farms) red bell peppers cored, seeded and cut into dice 2 (Talley Farms) heirloom tomatoes large eggplant, cut into dice cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp coarse kosher salt tsp freshly ground pepper 12 oz chvre (spreadable goat cheese) 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp chopped fresh marjoram tsp dried crushed red pepper flakes 6 crusty seeded sandwich rolls, split horizontally Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the eggplant, bell peppers, tomatoes, olive oil, salt and black pepper, tossing to coat. Arrange the mixture in a single layer on 2 rimmed baking sheets and roast until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the cheese, lemon juice, marjoram and red pepper flakes. Remove the soft bread from the bottom halves of the rolls, making a cavity in each half for the eggplant mixture. Fill the cavities with the eggplant mixture, then spread the cheese mixture on the bready top halves of the rolls. Place the top halves of the rolls on the bottom halves. Serve warm or room temperature alongside a glass of Talley Vineyards Pinot Noir.
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COSTA DE ORO WINERY

BY Jaime leWis
COSTA DE ORO WINERY Thursday, saturday-monday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday Wine Downs with live music till 8 p.m. 1331 s. Nicholson avenue, santa maria, Ca (805) 922-1468 | www.costadeorowinery.com
If youve ever been fortunate enough to visit the Costa de Oro Winery tasting room in Santa Maria, you can understand why it was recently named the best tasting room in Northern Santa Barbara County by readers of the Santa Maria Sun. With comfortable seating, a boutique of gifts and winerelated items and an ambience that welcomes visitors to uncork a bottle and stay a while, this cozy tasting room is the perfect complement to a host of award-winning wines that rival the best in Santa Barbara County. The Burk and Espinola families are an integral part of Santa Maria farming history and chose to found Costa de Oros tasting room on the site of their familys time-honored farm stand at the intersection of Stowell Road and Highway 101. Since its first vintage in 1994, Costa de Oro (which means gold coast in Spanish) has produced some of the most elegant Pinot Noir and juiciest Chardonnay in the Santa Maria Valley but the brands reputation certainly travels farther than just the Central Coast. In fact, two of the Burks wines have been selected as private labels for world-class establishments: Pinot Noir for the James Beard Award-winner Roy Yamaguchis Roys Restaurants, and Chardonnay for the Cond Naste Top 100 Hotel, Halekulani Resort on Waikiki Beach, Oahu. Fortunately, those intent on tasting these spectacular wines need not travel so far. While the Costa de Oro tasting room is conveniently located just off the freeway, the Burk familys estate property, the Gold Coast Vineyard, is located on scenic Foxen Canyon Road, just a few miles east. Recognized for its Pinot Noir fruit, whose wines have the fragrance and fine texture reminiscent of a fine Burgundy, the Gold Coast Vineyard serves as the primary source for Costa de Oro wines, with support from a selective mix of other venerated Santa Barbara County vineyards. The focus at Costa de Oro is definitely Burgundy varietals, particularly cool-climate Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir. Burk estimates that Pinot Noir makes up roughly 60 percent of Costa de Oros production, with Chardonnay constituting 25-30 percent, and the remainder going to a handful of other varietal wines and blends. Wine isnt the Burks only passion. In fact, when they inaugurated the winery almost 20 years ago, their goal was to incorporate as much of their other passion music as they possibly could into the local wine culture. Both Gary and Teresa are terrific musicians, on guitar and vocals, respectively, and find much of their joy in inviting musician friends to perform at Costa de Oros popular Friday Night Wine Down events. These relaxed, unpretentious evenings take place every Friday year-round from 5 to 8 p.m. Experiencing this combination of fine music, fine wines by the glass on tap and a delectable selection of cheeses, tapenades, crackers and salami, is one of the highlights of visiting the Santa Maria Valley. Fall is a busy season for any winery, but Costa de Oro will commemorate the beauty and bounty of this years harvest with an intimate winemaker dinner at Trattoria Uliveto in Orcutt on October 22. Gary and Teresa Burk invite guests to join them in savoring a meal prepared by Ulivetos Chef Alfonso Curti alongside a selection of Costa de Oros finest wines. The night promises to be both enlightening and entertaining as Gary and Teresa walk guests through their grape-growing and winemaking processes in the charming Italian-infused atmosphere of one of the areas finest local eateries. For more information or to reserve your place at the table, visit www.CDOWinery.com or call (805) 922-1468.
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Paso Robles Event: Taste of the Back Roads October 19

Back Roads Wineries of Paso Robles, a collective of wineries, olive producers and B&Bs located on the East side of Paso Robles, announces their first annual Taste of the Back Roads wine seminar and grand tasting, to be held Friday, October 19 in The Foaling Barn at Windfall Farms in Creston. Event will occur during the Harvest Weekend celebration in Paso Robles. The Wine Seminar, featuring five winemakers pouring and talking about their favorite wine theyve produced, will take place from 5 to 6 p.m.. A tasting of handcrafted wines and olive oils from family owned producers along with delicious food from local artisans and vendors will follow the Wine Seminar and last until 9 p.m. Live music will be provided by Acoustify. Participating wineries include Shadow Run, Still Water, Ambyth, Cass, Mitchella, Penman Springs, Gelfand, August Ridge, Chateau Margene, Malloy ONeill, Gremark and Pomar Junction. Participating olive oil producers are Alta Cresta and Olivas de Oro. Tickets prices are VIP wine seminar and walk around tasting for $75. Walk around tasting only is $40 and includes two food tickets for Teds Taco Bar or Dean Brothers Smoke House. Tickets can be purchased at participating wineries or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/266611. For more information, visit the website at www.backroadswineries.com. Proceeds are to benefit Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation
Swiss Days at Vina Robles October 20-21

Though Switzerland has their own wine industry dating back to when the Romans planted grapes along Lake Geneva, you can get Swiss hospitality a lot faster in Paso Robles. Vina Robles Winery, owned by Swiss entrepreneur Hans Nef, is a little bit of Europe on the California Coast. Come for a culinary journey through Switzerland at Vina Robles, October 20-21. There will be traditional Swiss fare such as Cervelat and Bratwurst sausages, and lplermagronen (an Alpine take on mac n cheese) for just $10. Sunday, October 21 its the Grape Stomp and Luncheon where you learn how to grow, pick and stomp the perfect grapes, ending with lunch among the vines. Tickets are $40. Experience Swiss hospitality firsthand and visit Vina Robles at 3700 Mill Road, (just off Highway 46 East) in Paso Robles. They are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in summer and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in winter. For more information, call (805) 227-4812 or visit the website at www.vinarobles.com
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I VANT AVANT!
BY miCHael CerviN
AVANT TAPAS AND WINE open monday, Thursday, and sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (with live music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.) Friday and saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (with live music from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) 35 industrial Way in Buellton, just off Highway 101 (805) 686-4742 | www.avantwines.com
The Santa Ynez Valley is chalk full of wine tasting rooms, but whats always been lacking has been a spot with tons of hard-to-find wines to sample, while also being an excellent restaurant. Well, thats now changed. Avant Tapas and Wine is everything Santa Barbara food and wine under one roof. Its fitting that Avant is not located in some fancy building, but rather at the end of a cul-de-sac in a business park overlooking the Santa Ynez Mountains. Part restaurant, part wine tasting room and part winemaking collaborative, its it the ideal spot for a full meal, a light snack, a taste of wine or a bottle to share. We offer 52 wines and guests can choose a taste, a half glass or a full glass, says Joe Padilla, proprietor. Many of the wines are rotated weekly so theres always something new and nearly 90 percent of all the wines served in Avant are made in the Terravant Wine Company, a custom crush facility, which you can see from the second story restaurant. In fact, Avant represents the only tasting room opportunity for many boutique wines which dont have tasting rooms. Avant promotes a local Centric attitude meaning that all wines you sample are from the Central Coast. We offer tours of the facility, winemakers visits, lots of music nights and other special events, says Padilla, a native Californian with more than 20 years of experience in both the wine and hospitality industries. But wine without food is like a day without sunshine. Avants classically trained culinary chef, Brooke Stockwell, who is a native of Santa Barbara, crafts new menu items each week (along with die-hard favorites like the Yuppie Crack which is applewood smoked bacon wrapped dates and goat cheese drizzled with balsamic reduction) using locally grown and produced foods that pair with the wines from Avants collection. The major point of differentiation about us is that we have a full restaurant for guests to enjoy while they are wine tasting. We also offer two very unique wine clubs, Padilla says. Being a wine producing facility with two dozen wineries sharing the space, winemaking happens year round but the most action can be seen September through October during crush and there are a few different options to see it all first hand. Complimentary tours are offered daily at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and special Barrel Tasting tours are offered for $20 per person though reservations are required since youre able to sample wines not yet bottled, and, who knows, you might run into a winemaker on the production floor. Running every other Saturday now through October 27th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. is a Meet the Winemakers night where you can sample a flight of up to five wines from one Central Coast winemaker. The cost is just $10 per person and any of their wines you purchase that night are 20% off. Also on October 27th will be Avants Harvest Dinner which celebrates another concluded growing season. It will be held in the barrel warehouse and served by candle light. Check the website as more details become available. Dont dare miss Avant when you visit Santa Barbara wine country.
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WINE COUNTRY DINING

Viking Garden Restaurant
When visiting Solvang, enjoying a real Danish meal is a must. Viking Garden Restaurant in Solvang is a locally owned and operated restaurant that specializes in authentic Danish cuisine. Rated the best authentic Danish cuisine in town, you can only expect to have the best food and service every time you step foot in the door. Popular menu items include the best homemade potato pancakes, Flaekesteg (roast pork), pickled herring, Polish kielbasa, Swiss bratwurst, German knockwurst, Swedish meatballs, reuben sandwich and top sirloin. In addition to traditional Danish and German cuisine, Viking Garden Restaurant also offers American, Mexican, European and Continental menu items so theres something for everyone. If you happen to be there on Friday, dont miss out on the beer-battered fish and chips! If it is beer youre after, no worries. An eclectic selection of bottled beer covers a wide range of flavors. There are 17 beers on tap the largest selection in town: Carlsberg from Denmark, Kronenbourg 1664 from France, Guinness Stout from Ireland as well as local brews like Firestone Reserve Porter and 805 and Danish Red and Hoppy Poppy from Figueroa Mountain Brewing not to mention popular choices such as Blue Moon, Sam Adams, Fat Tire, etc. Viking Garden Restaurant is owned by the Alvarez brothers. We started working as waiters and cooks in the late 1990s here at Viking Garden, said Oly Alvarez. We always enjoyed working here and fell in love with the business and dreamed of one day owning it. When the brothers got the chance, they bought the restaurant from then-owner Jack Weston. Viking Garden Restaurant is located in the historic Jensen's Copenhagen Square. The building is the first Danish Style commercial structure in Solvang, built with a unique cross hatched roof accompanying a storks nest meaning good luck. It is located at Copenhagen Drive and Alisal Road, the popular shopping and dining area. They are open for breakfast, lunch and
dinner from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Outdoor patio seating is available and is pet friendly. Viking Garden Restaurant can accommodate large groups and offers group discounts. Call Viking Garden Restaurant today at (805) 688-1250 for all of your Danish cuisine needs.
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SAN LUIS OBISPO

MAMA'S MEATBALL
Fine italian restaurant and Catering mama's meatball has specialized in creating seasonal menus by using only the finest and freshest ingredients. 570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135 www.mamasmeatball.com 805-544-0861
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Viking Garden Restaurant
Danish Favorites, German, American Classics, & Tasty Mexican Dishes Largest Tap Beer Selection in Town Pet Friendly Patio | Open Daily
446 Alisal rd. Ste C Solvang
805-688-1250 | www.vikinggardenrestaurant.com
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PEACHY CANYON WINERY

What was Good is now Great
BY raCHel eCkerT
PEACHY CANYON OLD SCHOOL HOUSE TASTING ROOM open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1480 N. Bethel road (on the corner of Highway 46 West) in Templeton, Ca 93465 (805) 239-1918 | www.peachycanyon.com
WINERY PRODUCTION FACILITY
Nacimiento lake Drive, Paso robles They are not setup for daily tours, if you are interested in how a winery production facility operates, with all the nuts and bolts, give them a call and they may be able to set up an appointment for you to visit. They can be reached at (805) 237-1577.
Peachy Canyon will again be participating this year in the Paso Robles Harvest Festival October 19-21, 2012 as well as the 22nd Annual Zinfandel Festival Jan 31-Feb 2, 2013 in san Francisco as a member of ZaP (Zinfandel advocates & Producers)
If consistency, year after year, is what you are looking for in wine, then Peachy Canyon Winery, with its exemplary track record, is where you want to start. Peachy Canyon has learned through the years what makes its customers happy, again and again. Though primarily a producer of Zins, you can also find some great Merlots, Petite Sirahs and Cabernets along with specialty wines handcrafted in small quantities. Peachy Canyon is one of a handful of remaining houses that is family owned and operated in California. Considered a medium/large Zinfandel house, it all started in 1988. The Becketts, (Doug and Nancy and their sons, Josh and Jake) have continued through some hard times but have stayed the course by staying in tune with price-to-value ratio and remembering that wines can always be better! The proof is in the wine and Peachy Canyon can now be found in almost every state as well as select international destinations. In 2010, Peachy Canyon was S.I.P. (Sustainability in Practice) certified. The idea that listening to what is going on in the vineyards and being respectful of the dirt and vines is all rather Zen, but dry farming, no waste water and hand pruning, pest management and the recognition of how all this affects the vines and the surrounding environment has allowed Peachy Canyon to bring their wines up to a whole new level. Josh Beckett, head winemaker, feels fortunate to be a part of a region that has this much passion about its wines and believes that part of the process for creating new exciting wines comes directly from inviting interns from all over the world to join Peachy Canyon. This years interns should be arriving in the next couple of months and with their arrival will come ideas and input for future vintages. Always fine-tuning their marketing, rather than over saturating and creating poorer wines in the marketplace, Peachy Canyon has consistently been able to keep good price value to quality, producing award-winning Zinfandels along with acclaimed handcrafted varietals and blends. Incredible Red is their biggest seller in volume and, made with 76 percent Zinfandel and 24 percent Petite Sirah, it is one of the best priced, medium to full-bodied Zins out there. While Ms Behave is the fastest and best seller of their smaller vintages with only 200-250 cases made each year due its time consuming delicate care, it is well worth it in the end. It is a Malbec with attitude and as Josh says, Its all about quality not quantity quality is the talent of growing grapes and making wine and Joshs talent for both is evident in these smaller vintages.
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WINEMAKER PROFILE
LESLIE MEAD RENAUD

Foley Estates/Lincourt
BY miCHael CerviN
LINCOURT WINERY open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1711 alamo Pintado, just outside of solvang (805) 688-8554 | www.lincourtwines.com
Leslie Mead Renaud, winemaker for Foley Estates and Lincourt wineries in Santa Barbara, has a knack for making terrific wine. After all she worked at Clos du Bois and Sonoma Creek Winery in Northern California. Leslie then moved down the state to Santa Cruz becoming production manager at Bonny Doon Winery, then migrated further south and joined the well-regarded Talley Vineyards in San Luis Obispo. And her final move down the state was to Lincourt Winery here in Santa Barbara. If that sounds like a lot of work experience, well it is. But consider this: prior to being involved in the wine industry, she obtained her college degree from the University of Michigan and spent several years working for the Forest Service in Oregon, then relocated to California where she worked as an urban forester. It was then she began to realize the wine industrys combination of science and artistry was ideally suited to her own passions. She joined the Foley Wine Group in August of 2010, assuming her current duties as winemaker for both Lincourt Vineyards, and Foley Estate Wines. And lucky her; she has access to a lot of perfect grapes from perfect growing areas. One interesting thing about Lincourt and Foley is that we actually own a little over 25 percent of the Santa Rita Hills appellation, she says. And as most people know, this AVA has become Santa Barbaras signature wine growing region. Since we control both the farming and the winemaking, we are able to pick each vineyard block separately and keep them separate throughout the entire winemaking process. This allows us to keep things extremely focused and to really dial in each blend, she says. We also use indigenous yeast and malolactic bacteria, which allows the vineyards and the clones to really express their individuality. Her overriding philosophy is to show the best expression of each specific vineyard possible, and to have minimal intervention with the grapes during the winemaking process. To do this she spends lots of time in the vineyard throughout the year, getting to know the vines, and makes daily trips to the vineyard during harvest to determine when the fruit is at its best and ready to pick. I dont inoculate for primary or for malolactic fermentation so that the difference between individual vineyard blocks is more apparent, she notes. This should not suggest that Leslie is a non-interventionist. I believe in using as many analytical techniques along the way as possible which allows me to correct a situation before there is a problem, rather than having to take drastic steps to correct one after the fact, she adds. Our new releases are the 2010 Lincourt Syrah, a great example of cool climate Syrah featuring lots of white pepper; and our 2011 Sauvignon Blanc which is stainless-steel fermented with honeysuckle aromatics, she says. At Lincourt youll find Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc with bottle prices ranging from $18 to $50.
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Quality Craft Beers from Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.

This family-owned brewery started by Jim and Jaime Dietenhofer of Los Olivos, has been life-long dream in the making. Harnessing their Bavarian heritage the Dietenhofers wanted to create a craft brewery in the Santa Ynez Valley that focused on creating the highest quality beer and help add to a growing hop culture in the Central Coast. Utilizing the skill sets from award-winning head brewer A.J. Stoll and his brew team, Figueroa Mountain Brewing has been able to create a line-up of seven quality craft beers (soon to be more). The brew team has been able to earn multiple medals including three golds in a very short period of time (open since 2010). In addition to selling beer in draft and bottles on the open market, Figueroa Mountain Brewery has a tap room that puts the patrons a few feet away from the brewing action. Complete with a state-of-theart stainless brewing system, customers can enjoy the pint of beer that was made in the same room and epitomizes freshness. An experience that includes live music on Fridays, and a complete food and wine list. Beer lovers may also enjoy the Fig Mtn Beer truck complete with taps on the side ready to pour. The truck can be seen at a large list of events throughout the Central Coast. Stay tuned to www.figmtnbrew.com for more information, or follow them on Facebook: Figueroa Mountain Brewing for the latest news and updates.
FROM 6PM - 9PM APRIL - OCTOBER
FREE VINEYARD CONCERT SERIES
April 20 - Jimi Nelson Band - Vintners Festival Kick Off May 25 - Brant Vogel Band - Memorial Day Weekend Kick Off June 1 - Just Dave Band - First Fridays at Firestone July 6 - Do No Harm - First Fridays at Firestone August 3 - Vineyard Birds - First Fridays at Firestone August 31 - The Grasshoppers - Labor Day Weekend Kick Off September 7 - Valley Road Band - First Fridays at Firestone October 5 - Burning James and the Funky Flames - First Fridays at Firestone October 12 - BoneDogs - Harvest Festival Kick Off Big Toms Backyard BBQ will be available for purchase on site. *Picnics O.K. No outside alcohol.
5017 Zaca Station Road, Los Olivos, CA 93441 TastingRoom@FirestoneWine.com | 805-688-3940
MONDAY-THURSDAY 4-9PM FRIDAY-SUNDAY 11AM-9PM
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SUMMERWOOD WINERY & INN

A welcoming landmark at the gateway to Westside Paso Robles.
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SUMMERWOOD WINERY & INN open Daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fall/Winter 2175 arbor rd., Paso robles (805) 227-1365 Winery l (805) 227-1111 inn www.summerwoodwine.com Facebook: summerWood Winery & inn
Located on Arbor Road at the gateway to Paso Robles wine country, the Summerwood estate is a welcoming landmark for travelers venturing west on highway 46. With its white picket fence and grand lawn peppered with native trees, the Summerwood Winery & Inn beckons guests to drop by for a relaxing stay complete with an epicurean experience paired with Summerwood wines. Owned by the Fukae family of Japan, the Summerwood estate is named after the Fukae family's eldest son, Natsuki, whose name means "Summerwood" in Japanese. Situated on 45 acres and home to the winery's Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon plantings, Summerwood Winery is focused on crafting small lots of ultra-premium wines, with an expansive Rhne and Bordeaux wine portfolio. In addition to the estate plantings, the winery enjoys long-term relationships with select vineyards in the westside Paso Robles region. Summerwood's winemaking philosophy is to nurture the fruit, with minimal irrigation and reduced crop loads in an effort to maximize varietal character. Winemaker Mauricio Marchant also practices the saigne technique, which lends to greater intensity of the fruit. Summerwood Winery's limited production wines include: the Diosa Blanc (white-Rhne blend), Marsanne, Viognier, the Diosa (red-Rhne blend), Syrah, GSM, Cabernet Sauvignon, the Sentio (red-Bordeaux blend) and a Solera style non-vintage Zinfandel Port. All wines are exclusive to the winery's tasting room, with a Private Reserve (red-Bordeaux blend) allocated annually to members. The nine-guest room Summerwood Inn is located adjacent to the winery and is known for its exceptional hospitality and concierge service. The inn has an on-going calendar of food demonstrations with their on-site Executive Chef, Kelly Wangard. Kelly specializes in farm-totable cuisine, taking advantage of the fresh local ingredients found on the Central Coast. Guests are treated daily to a gourmet breakfast, afternoon wine and appetizer reception and evening desserts. The inn is also the perfect site for destination weddings and celebrations, with expansive views of their gardens and vineyards. Discover Summerwood inviting hospitality, fresh wine country cuisine and exquisite wines.
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Brian Talley Named Wine Industry Person of the Year

San Luis Obispo Countys most revered wine industry honors were announced by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance in partnership with the San Luis Obispo Vintners Association and past award recipients. The 2012 San Luis Obispo County Wine Industry Awards go to Wine Industry Person of the Year, Brian Talley, Talley Farms / Talley Vineyards; Winemaker of the Year, Mike Sinor, Ancient Peaks Winery and Sinor-LaVallee; and Wine Grape Grower of the Year, John Crossland, Vineyard Professional Services. Each recipient was nominated and voted on by their peers for their leadership in Californias third largest wine region, San Luis Obispo County. Brian Talley is part of the third generation to work in his familys farming operation and upon graduation from University of California at Berkeley he returned to the Central Coast and the family farm. In 1991, he became the General Manager of Talley Vineyards and has lead the winery to become
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Wineflite Makes Wine Shipping Easy for the International Tourist

For the international wine tourist this is very good news. No more worrying about how to get your wine purchase home. No more paperwork or hassles with customs. Wineflite provides door-to-door service for any wine traveler wanting to purchase wine and ship it back to their home. Napa and Sonoma are known the world over as one of the most fruitful and beautiful areas of the world to experience wine. Anyone who ventures a visit is not only taken aback by the views and vistas, but most importantly by the amazing variety and quality of the wine. Now with Wineflite and their amazing fully automated website, the wine traveler has a way to ship their wine and track their wine from pickup to their door 24/7. This service is making inroads into all wine growing regions of the world. With an easy online system, used by a network of wineries, wine shops, tour operators, and hotels. will take care of the rest. They handle all the details and paperwork. Businesses love it. They sell more wine and reduce the need to ever say NO to a wine traveler when asked the proverbial question. Do you ship wine to my country? The answer in most cases now is YES. With no fear of what will happen to the shipment and a super quick 10-15 day delivery directly to their door, what could be better? Wineflite is the only dedicated wine shipping company in the world for the international tourist. Wineflite is the brainchild of Greg McLaughlin, a 30-year veteran of the freight and logistics industry. With the help from Gary Forers extensive consumer user experience they have propelled Wineflite to become the number one wine shipping service for the international tourist. If the winery is not part of the Wineflite network, contact client.services@wineflite.com, and theyll arrange everything, or call 1-800-285-1135. Check www.wineflite.com for up-to-date pricing and destinations. You can reach Greg or Gary through the Director, Gary Forer at (415) 491-1095, or by email at Director@wineflite.com.
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Wine Tasting on the WEST SIDE of PASO ROBLES

Doce Robles
by Brette Ann Womack
Jim and Maribeth Jacobsen hail from a family of grape growers is in the perfect location to begin or end your Westside wine tasting which can explain why the wines of Doce Robles are so delicious. tour. Guests are welcomed with open arms and are encouraged to Their 40 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Barbera and belly up to the bar to enjoy the always drinkable wines of Doce Zinfandel are farmed with care and by the most organic and sustain- Robles. able methods possible. The Jacobsens are especially passionate about the location of their vineyard, which is of course on the Westside of Paso Robles. This DUNNING VINEYARDS 1953 Niderer road, Paso robles unique wine growing region offers the perfect climate and soils for open Thursday thru monday 11-5 and by appointment Doce Robles to produce the quality and drinkable wines they are 805-238-4763 www.dunningvineyards.com known for. Discover Pasos best kept secret, Off the beaten path. Experience award-winning Estate Wines. Stay at Dunning Once the grapes are picked during each harvest, the wine is Vineyards Guest Villa & enjoy wine country lifestyle! produced in small lots. Each lot is fermented in open top fermenters before moving to French and AmericanMonterey (108 miles)/ two or more oak barrels for To RED SOLES WINERY San Jose (150 miles)/ years. 101 3230 oakdale road, Paso Ranchita Canyon robles San Francisco (195 miles) These wines, which include 100% varietal wines from the vineyard Locatelli Daily 11-5 805-226-9898 open Villa San region The as well as blends such as the Robles Red, can be sampled daily from Pretty Smith unique growing Juliette known as the Templeton Gap allows the ocean to temper the areas warm days with cool, breezy nights. These 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The warm and inviting tasting room is located TACKITT FAMILY conditions, paired with limestone soils, create the perfect terroir for San Miguel on Twelve Oaks Drive just off Highway 46 and only a half-mile from SILVER HORSE growing high quality wine. We are family owned and operated, Tassajara specializing in hand-crafted, very limited production wines, made Highway 101. Domaine Degher Graveyard J&J Cellars from grapes grown on our own vineyards. Vineyards Guests will almost always find Jim and Maribeth pouring wine and RN Estate Vista RiverStar del Rey sharing their story. Their friendly family of German Shepherds also VENTEUX VINEYARDS Cinquain Rabbit Four Sisters 1795 las Tablas, Templeton often greets incoming wine enthusiasts. The DoceCaparone Ridgetasting room Robles Ranch
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What happens after the grapes are picked?

Since September, wineries in California and throughout the Northern Hemisphere have been engaged in their most critical tasks of the year. The decisions they make during this busy period of four to eight weeks will play an important role in how their wines will perform when released to the public a year from now, in the case of many white wines, and up to four years from now for full-bodied red wines. While temperatures rose in spring and summer, grapes became sweeter, while their acidity and tartness decreased. In August, winemakers checked the concentration of sugar in the grapes at least once a day, waiting for the optimum time to take grapes from the vines and begin the winemaking process. Picking grapes early will mean a little higher acidity in the wine and a lower alcohol level. However, if picked too soon, some unwanted flavors and off-odors could end up in the final wine. Wait too long to pull the grapes and the winemaker runs the risk of fermenting overripe grapes that leave too high a level of residual sugar in the wine, or produce too high a level of alcohol, creating an unbalanced wine. In addition to checking the sweetness in the grapes, the phenolic compounds must also be mature enough for picking. These are the chemical compounds that produce the wine components of color, tannin and flavor. Once picked, red wine grapes are separated from their stems and gently crushed in order to release the juice. For white wines, the grapes are not crushed, but pressed with the stems still intact so that the juice from the grapes can be immediately separated from contact with the skins and pumped into a fermenting vat. A fermenting tank will be filled about three-fourths to the top to allow room for carbon dioxide gas to be released from the juice. The temperature of the wine will naturally rise during fermentation and it is critical that the temperature range be controlled carefully. If left to rise too high, the wine will end up with an unpleasant, burnt flavor. Once the primary fermentation of red wine ends, and more juice is squeezed from the skins through a process called pressing, the juice will be transferred to another vat, or barrel. With each transfer like this, called racking, the wine becomes clearer. Most red wines will settle down in barrels for a period of eight to 24 months before being bottled and released to the public.
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Avila Beach is surrounded by gentle, sloping hills, which define the harbor from the landward side. Three piers define the look from the oceanside; two are open to the public. Guests enjoy leisurely strolls out over the water, and the pier-based restaurants, which always offer fresh seasonal seafood. Avila is also an active fishing harbor with many fresh fish markets offering live crab, and fresh seafood.
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Jalama Wines takes its name from the valley where I grew up, just south of Lompoc. At the end of this valleys twisty, windy road sits a magnificent beach frequented by hard-core surfers, campers and those in-the-know out to get an amazing burger at the beachside caf. Although our Cargasacchi family ranches originally only held Angus cattle and grew lima beans, we started planting grapes back in the late 90s, and now have vineyards in the Jalama Valley (Cargasacchi/ Jalama Vineyard) and the renowned Sta. Rita Hills AVA (Cargasacchi Vineyard). Their close proximity to the ocean keeps the vineyards cool throughout the long Central Coast growing season. This is ideal Pinot country. I began making wine in 2004, while I was the oenologist for Fess Parkers winery. After moving on to Rideau Vineyard, demand went far beyond what I could make on the side, so I searched out a spot close to home and started my production facility in the Wine Ghetto around two years ago. I love making wine. I tend toward small lots, with a focus on vineyard designated wines and the varietals that I love. The individual lots are about 100 cases or less, so sometimes they wines only get as far as the wine club. Though I grow and produce Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Viognier, Im passionate about bigger bodied wines as well; including Grenache, Mourvdre, Cabernet Sauvignon, and my sought after blends El Capitan and Clementina (a wonderful blend of Sauvignon Blanc/Riesling). Those grapes that I dont grow, I source from select vineyards throughout the Santa Ynez Valley. Joseph Blair Wines, also in the Wine Ghetto, is my new label. There youll find some refreshing Chenin Blanc, a Gewrztraminer with just a hint of sweet, and both a Merlot and Cabernet-based blend.
ARCADIAN 1515 east Chestnut ave, suite B, lompoc | open daily 11am-5pm 805-737-3900, www.arcadianwinery.com Inspired by the great traditions of Burgundian winemaking, Joseph Davis has been making Arcadian Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah in California's Central Coast region since 1996. Using French artisan methods and hands-on vineyard management, Joe's Arcadian label consistently receives high marks from the world's most respected wine writers. JALAMA WINES 308 North 9th st, C, lompoc 805-735-8937, www.jalamawines.com Friday-sunday 12-5pm, or by appointment Winemaker Mark Cargasacchi specializes in Pinot Noir and Syrah from select vineyards throughout Santa Barbara County.
LORING WINE COMPANY TASTING ROOM 1591 e. Chestnut avenue, lompoc 805-742-0478, www.loringWineCompany.com open Friday through sunday 12-5pm Were a small winery that produces tasty Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and whatever else strikes our fancy : ) PALMINA 1520 east Chestnut Court, lompoc Thursday-saturday 11am-5pm sunday-monday 11am-4pm To Hwy. 101 To Santa Maria, 154 Santa Maria (32 miles) 805-735-2030, www.palminawines.com Paso Robles Paso Robles (88 miles) Palmina is a Californian celebration of the rich, wonderful lifestyle and 101 attitude toward food, wine, friends and family that exists in Italy.
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31 Days of Epicurean Adventure in Santa Barbara County

Celebration of Harvest Spotlights Locally Grown Food and Wine Culture
As part of the month long epicure sb event highlighting the locally grown and produced food culture in Santa Barbara County, the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association will be holding its 22nd annual Celebration of Harvest at Rancho Sisquoc Winery outside of Santa Maria on October 13. In addition to sipping samples of locally grown and produced wine, festival attendees will sample epicurean delights produced from local ingredients by dozens of area restaurants, caterers and food purveyors. The grapes are coming in and here we go again! jokes Joe Padilla, proprietor of Avant Tapas and Wine in Buellton. Avant features small bites of locally grown and raised food all year long in a tasting bar located at Terravant Wine Company, a custom crush wine making facility, but they will take their show on the road to show off their latest creations using local ingredients at Celebration of Harvest. Joining Avant at Celebration of Harvest will be a selection of the areas finest full course restaurants including Miro from the Bacara Resort, Root 246 at Hotel Corque in Solvang, Petros located in Fess Parkers Wine Country Inn in Los Olivos, and the Starting Gate at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott. Chef Jeff Olsson of New West Special Occasion Catering says, We wouldnt miss Celebration of Harvest! Well bring something new something fun. In addition to food created by local chefs, festival attendees can also sample the latest in varietal olive oils and infused vinegars offered by Rancho Olivos, il Fustino and Luna Olivo paired with handmade breads produced by Ethnic Breads of Santa Barbara. And illustrating the local food scene wouldnt be complete without a variety of barbecued fare including selections from the pit of the original Hitching Post in Casmalia as well as the incomparable Hitching Post II in Buellton. Were looking at a near perfect harvest season this year with plenty of reason to celebrate, says Jim Fiolek, Executive Director of the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association. What better way to celebrate all things grown and produced locally than enjoying an afternoon of sampling wine and gourmet food in the countryside where it grows. Information on epicure sb and a list of events can be found online at www.santabarbaraca.com. For a complete list of wine country events throughout the month of October as well as tickets for Celebration of Harvest, go to www.sbcountywines.com.
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SPECIALIZING IN SANTA BARBARA & CENTRAL COAST PINOT NOIRS
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Los Olivos Tasting Room
The Los Olivos Tasting Room & Wine Shop was established in 1987 as Californias first independent tasting room specializing in Santa Barbara and Central Coast Pinot Noirs. They also carry the fine handcrafted wines produced by the smaller, local winemakers and wineries that for the most part do not have their own tasting room or have limited days they are open. Wine tasting includes nine wines: two whites, four Pinot Noirs, two other select reds and a dessert wine. Cost is $10 for the tasting. Groups of eight or more are requested to make prior arrangements, since the tasting room has limited space. Wines from the following wineries are currently available: Alban, Alma Rosa, Ampelos, Arcadian, Au Bon Climat, Barrack, Bratcher, Brewer-Clifton, Broadsice, Buoni Anni, Carpe Diem, Cimarone, Curran, Demetria, Di Bruno, Evening Land, Fiddlehead, Flying Goat, Foxen, Halter Ranch, Herman Story, Hitching Post, J. Dusi, Jack Creek, Jaffurs, Ken Brown, Kenneth-Crawford, Kenneth Volk, Lane Tanner, Loring, Lucia, Luli, Margerum, Melville, Morgan, Ojai, Palmina, Phantom Rivers, Piocho, Pisoni, Roar, Rozak, Seasmoke,
2905 GRAND AVE LOS OLIVOS 805-688-7406 thelosolivostastingroom.com
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Open Daily 11-5 2901 A Grand Avenue, Los Olivos 805-693-9644 www.AndrewMurrayVineyards.com
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1711 Alamo Pintado Rd. Open Daily from 10am-5pm www.lincourtwines.com 805-688-8554
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Siduri, Sierra Madre Vineyard, Stephen Ross, Talbott, Tin House, Tyler, Villa Creek and Waltzing Bear. The Los Olivos Tasting Room also features a very consumerfriendly wine club that allows you to select quantity, frequency and price range of the wines selected to ship to you. Since the inventory is constantly changing, club members never receive the same wine twice (unless so requested). Plan a visit and give your palate a real taste treat. The knowledgeable staff will assist you in selecting the perfect wine for dinner or to lay down to enjoy in a few years. The Los Olivos Tasting Room is located at 2905 Grand Avenue. For more information, call (805) 688-7406 or visit the website at thelosolivostastingroom.com.
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At a recent retrospective tasting of Qup, Bob Lindquist, founder and winemaker, was overheard saying to a group of wine writers, that Qup is still cutting edge after 30 years. Qup is one of the Central Coasts iconic wine brands.
Qup: A History of Innovation and Leadership

Qup established its cutting edge style in 1982, when the winery produced the first Syrah in Santa Barbara County. Other firsts include the production of Viognier in Santa Barbara and Marsanne in California. Focusing on the great wines of Frances Rhone region, Qup produces numerous vineyard designate Syrahs, plus Rhone white varietals Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne. Bob also shows his winemaking diversity with Burgundian varietals, vinifying two delicious Chardonnays and a beautiful, micro production Pinot Noir. Being a true oenophile, Bob has also crafted some classic (Los Olivos Cuve) and esoteric (Bien Nacido Cuve) blends. Qup is recognized as one of the standards for cool climate Syrah, and has helped establish Santa Barbara County as a great wine region of California, long before Sideways! Qup has been named one of the Top 100 Wineries in America eight of the last nine years, and Bob was named One of the Worlds 50 Most Influential Winemakers. Recent accolades include 2009 Qup Syrah Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley being named Wine of the Week by Irene Virbila of the Los Angeles Times July 2012, and Eric Asimov of the New York Times recognized Qup Santa Barbara County
QUP TASTING ROOM open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2963 Grand avenue, los olivos (805) 686-4200 | emailtastingroom@qupe.com www.qupe.com.
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Marsanne 2011 as one of the best American wines under $20 today. Bob Lindquist is one of the unsung heroes of California wine, wrote Asimov. Qup was an early proponent of Biodynamic farming (Organic farming, but also taking into account the cycles of the earth with the goal of creating rich vibrant growing conditions). Committed to growing the best grapes possible, he and his wife Louisa developed the Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard in the Edna Valley in 2002 which is Demeter certified. They have followed Biodynamic practices since its inception and the result is a healthy, environmentally diverse vineyard, that is producing spectacular wines, including a special reserve Syrah called Sonnies, named for Bobs mother.
annual Open House on Sunday, October 14th. One of only two days the winery is open to the public, this open house is not to be missed. Visitors will be able to taste over 50 wines produced under the wineries many labels, enjoy lunch made by Jim Clendenen (Au Bon Climat founder), and find great bargains, all for only $20. Contact the Qup winery for more information, (805) 937-9801.
Qup Tasting Room in Los Olivos

A visit to the Qup Tasting Room in Los Olivos quickly reveals that winemaking runs in the Lindquist Family. The Qup lineup includes Verdad and Ethan wines, made by Bobs wife Louisa and his son Ethan respectively. Verdad focuses on traditional Spanish varietals of Albario and Tempranillo. Ethans offerings show a continued commitment to beautiful, well balanced wines that run in the family. Both wine labels can be enjoyed at the Qup tasting room which is located in Los Olivos at 2963 Grand Ave. A rotating selection of eight wines is always featured, focusing on small production single vineyard bottlings, and bottles specifically produced for the tasting room and wine club. Grapes Varietals such as Chenin Blanc and Mourvedre were produced in tiny quantities to celebrate the 30th anniversary and are available while supplies last. On the weekends be sure to stop in and try the reserve tastings which feature unique reserve bottling and library selections. Whether a novice or a just a lover of aged wines, the reserve tasting provides a unique opportunity to taste Santa Barbara history.
30th Anniversary Celebration

This year, Qup is celebrating its 30th vintage, culminating with the release of its 30th Anniversary Syrah. The blend will be formally released during Qups Fall Open House in October. The 30th Anniversary Syrah is sourced from Bien Nacidos X block, one of the oldest blocks on the vineyard, and has been crafted in an old world style. This wine will be bottled and available ($100 per bottle) in October exclusively at the Qup Tasting Room in Los Olivos.
Qup Open House and Special Events

Qup shares its winery with Au Bon Climat, which is also celebrating its 30th Anniversary, and the two will be hosting their bi-
William James
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open daily 11:30-5:00 2356 alamo pintado avenue, los olivos 805-478-9412 | www.williamjamescellars.com Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Sangiovese, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc
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It can certainly be said that Champagne has a way of making people happy, or that happy people tend to drink Champagne. Whichever comes first, the folks at Lucas & Lewellen are happy that their Brut Sparkling Wine earned three separate Gold Medal and Best of Class distinctions this year at the Central Coast Wine Competition, the Orange County Wine Competition and the California State Fair Wine Competition. In addition to the Best of Class Gold, the Brut garnered a 94 point score. The California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition is the oldest and most prestigious wine competition in North America. This year, 2,890 wine entries were received from 688 participating wineries. Seventy-two judges awarded 74 Double Gold and 268 Gold medals. Other Lucas & Lewellen labels were recognized in these recent competitions including the Gold Medal wins of 2009 High 9 Pinot Noir, 2009 Syrah and 2009 Valley View Cabernet and the 2010 Toccata Malvasia Bianca, but the Triple Crown glory of the 2008 Lucas & Lewellen Sparkling Wine will be hard to top! Judging panels for some of this years wine competitions were composed of regional and nationally known sommeliers, winemakers and wine writers including; Doug Frost (Master Sommelier and Master of Wine), Madeline Triffon (sommelier), Ellen Landis (sommelier), Traci Dutton (sommelier), Dan Berger (wine writer) and Michael Cervin (wine writer). According to Lucas & Lewellen owner and veteran viticulturist, Louis Lucas, We are extremely honored to receive these 3 very prestigious Best of Class awards. Our Brut is a traditional blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay grapes grown in our Los Alamos Vineyards. We have been producing sparkling wine since 2000. Our Los Alamos and Santa Maria vineyards provide the cool climate necessary to produce these exceptional wine grapes. The 2011 vintage, which will be pink, was made from 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay grapes. This sparkling will be released in March 2013. I believe a sparkling wine can be enjoyed on any occasion, including lunch and dinner! Owner Royce Lewellen added, These outstanding awards signify the continuing success of Lucas & Lewellens excellence in product quality and winemaking capability. At our house, this is the go to wine for entertaining guests. We love it and so do our visiting friends. The Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Tasting Room is located at 1645 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. open later on weekends. For more information, call (805) 686-9336, or visit www.LLwine.com
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ONGOING Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips explore the amazing outdoor world of the Central Coast outdoors. Ten unique day trips, including bicycling the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, hiking Big sur and kayaking among the profusion of bird life in morro Bay. all trips include necessary transportation, a gourmet picnic lunch and knowledgeable guide(s). $79-$119. Bike rentals available. Call for reservations. 888-873-5610
WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH | CALENDAR OF EVENTS

ONGOING Winemaker Dinners at Hoppes Join Chef Bill Hoppe as he celebrates his passion for food and wine with Winemaker Dinners featuring California's best wine producers and Chef Hoppes personalized cooking classes featuring beautiful combinations of local and exotic foods. www.hoppesbistro.com, 805-995-1006 OCTOBER 6 Cambria Oktoberfest enjoy great German food, beer, music and dancing. Folk and line dancing, men's Ugly leg contest, ladies' lovely legs contest and charity fundraiser. veterans Hall, 12-6:30pm, $10, www.cambriaoktoberfest.com OCTOBER 6-7 Harbor Festival Wine and seafood faire, arts & crafts and live entertainment main fishing pier, 10-6pm, www.mbnf.com, 805-772-1155 OCTOBER 7 31st Annual Morro Bay Harbor Festival 12-5pm, $15, www.mbhf, 805-772-1155 OCOTBER 19 Wine Dinner with Tablas Creek Vineyard limited to 32 people. Cass House inn, $120, rsvP, 805-995-3669 OCTOBER 20 Morro Bay Beer Festival 40 craft breweries will fill morro Bays pristine coastline at Tidelands Park Proceeds benefit the morro Bay 4th of July Fireworks Celebration 12-4pm, $28, www.morrobaybeerfest.com NOVEMBER 1 Christmas Street Faire morro Bay Blvd, 10am-4pm, 877-478-9477 NOVEMBER 10 Harmony Cellars Winemaker Dinner Windows on the Water, morro Bay, 7pm, $85, $75/wine club www.harmonycellars.com, 805-927-1625 NOVEMBER 17 Cayucos Wine & Food Festival Cayucos vets Hall, 4-8pm, www.cayucoschamber.com, 805-441-5406 ONGOING SATURDAYS
Tours & Tastings at Eberle Winery

viP Tastings by appointment, $25. Complimentary cave tours every half hour. www.eberlewinery.com, 805-238-9607 ONGOING
Live Music at Vina Robles

They invite you to slow down from your week, sit back and enjoy live music all while savoring award-winning vina robles wines. music complimentary. 1-4pm, wine for purchase & tastings available. www.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812 october 6: Ted Waterhouse November 3: Daniel elijah Palmer November 17: mike annuzzi December 1: Cinder Jean & robert Thomas December 15: melanie Devaney ONGOING
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Locals Day at Laetitia Vineyards & Winery

receive a complimentary tasting and 15% (25% club members) off your wine purchase if you are a local. www.laetitiawine.com, 805-474-7651 ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS Teachers Appreciation Night at Phantom Rivers in appreciation for all the dedication of school district personnel. stop by the tasting room for happy hour specials. 3:30-7pm. 25% discounts off all bottles and $2.50 off any wine by the glass! www.phantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463 ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Winemakers Choice Night at Phantom Rivers 5-7pm, www.phantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463 ONGOING SATURDAYS Arroyo Grande Farmers Market Farm fresh produce & flowers, art show and live entertainment in the arroyo Grande City Hall Parking lot at 215 east Branch street. 12-2:30pm www.arroyograndevillage.org, 805-473-2250 ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Ice Cream Creating ~ A Family Affair! The Doc Burnstein's ice Cream lab show is a live performance that involves the whole audience! live performances every Wednesday, 7pm, invent a brand new flavor and watch it being made. www.docburnsteins.com, 805-474-4068 ONGOING Winemakers Choice at Phantom Rivers The first Friday of every month join John & linda for their Winemakers Choice tasting. John will be pouring his favorites (or mention what you like and were sure he will open it for you)! 5-7pm, www.phantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463 ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31
Art Show at Castoro Cellars

a different artist featured monthly. www.castorocellars.com, 805-238-0725 october: Jennifer Hubbard, oil on Canvas November: Jack Johnson, oil, Watercolor, Gouache December: Barbara Willey, oil on Canvas ONGOING
Lazy Locals Concerts at Castoro Cellars

Picnics welcome. lawn chairs & blankets encouraged. kick back in the shade and enjoy the fun. Castoro Cellars Wine will be available for purchase. 1-4pm, free, www.castorocellars.com, 805-238-0725 ONGOING
Live Music on the Patio at Niner Wine Estates

1-4pm, www.ninerwine.com, 805.239.2233 November 17: mike annuzzi ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Winemaker Wednesdays at the Paso Wine Centre 6-9pm, $12/wine flight, additional $12/food pairing www.pasowinecentre.com, 805-239-9156 ONGOING SATURDAYS Live Music at the Paso Wine Centre 8-10pm, free, www.pasowinecentre.com, 805-239-9156 ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER
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Art Exhibit at Talley Vineyards

art exibition by lynn kishiyama. 10:30am-4:30pm www.talleyvineyards.com, 805-489-0446 ONGOING SATURDAYS UNTIL OCTOBER 13
Pinot Noir Blending Seminar at Wild Horse Winery

Templeton learn the art of blending wine. experience first-hand what being a winemaker is all about. sample Pinot Noirs from the Central Coast and learn what terroir truly means. each participant creates their own blend to take home. $50, $35/wine club, by appointment 11am or 2pm, limit 10 email leslie.churchill@wildhorsewinery.com, rsvP, 805-434-2541 ext. 15 ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Mondo Cellars Friday Night Sunset Happy Hour

enjoy live music,wines by the glass or bottle and reasonably priced gourmet catered appetizers. 5pm, free, www.mondocellars.com ONGOING SUNDAYS Live Music at Sculpterra live entertainment sponsored by "songwriters at Play." 1-4pm, free, www.sculpterra.com ONGOING Go Ballooning enjoy incredible views of the wine country of Paso robles, atascadero, san miguel and Templeton. You float along at 2-3 miles per hour from an altitude of a few feet up to several thousand feet above the ground. 1-4 passengers per trip. Weather permitting. Call for reservations. www.sloballoon.com, 805-458-1530 ONGOING EVERY OTHER SATURDAY Sunday Brunch at Veris Cellars Catered brunch & bottomless mimosas. Templeton, 11am-2pm, $25 $18/without mimosas, www.veriscellars.com, 805-434-0319 ONGOING EVERY SECOND SUNDAY Central Coast Railroad Festival Wine-Train Excursions The excursions include a trip up the Cuesta Grade to Paso robles on amtrak's Coast starlight, complimentary wine tasting, light lunch snacks, rail history and a private bus trip down to san luis obispo. The winter excursions begin and end at anglim Winery in the historical southern Pacific Depot next to the Paso robles amtrak station. Future excursions (after the summer Daylight savings time change) will originate in san luis obispo and include stops at other wineries. $49/adults, $39/children under 15 www.ccrrf.com, 805-773-4173
Fall Music Sessions at Laetitia Vineyards & Winery

listen to live music while enjoying laetitia wines. 1-4pm www.laetitiawine.com, 805-474-7651
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NOVEMBER 3 Harvest Party at Olivas de Oro Tours of the mill, BBQ featuring olive oils, vinegars, and grass fed lamb. 11am-5pm, $10/ for BBQ plate, www.olivasdeoro.com, 805-227-4223
Patio Food Pairings at Opolo Vineyards

Join them on the patio for delicious gourmet pizzas from their wood-burning oven, sandwiches or sample an array of sausages, all paired with excellent opolo wines. Cheers! www.opolo.com, 805-238-9593 ONGOING SECOND FROM LAST FRIDAY
AVILA BEACH
OCTOBER 6 Firestone Walkers Oaktoberfest 7 Benefit for Hospice of san luis obispo. keg toss and stein race, the tapping o' the barrels, a costume contest and more. avila Beach Golf resort, 11am-4pm, www.oaktoberfest.com NOVEMBER 3
Fte Friday at Silver Horse Winery

Winemaker, stephen kroener and his staff will prepare gourment fare for you to enjoy while listening to great music and tasting fantastic wines. Wines by glass and bottle for sale. 5-8pm, $10/admission includes 10 tastings www.silverhorse.com, 805-467-9463 ONGOING FRIDAYS
Alapay Cellars Winemaker Dinner

7-10pm, $70, www.alapaycellars.com, 805-595-2632
Wine Down at Hearthstone

enjoy music and light appetizers. Different musicians play and the BBQ will be lit. Winemaker Paul has several food and wine pairings he cannot wait to have you taste! Coming into town for the weekend, stop by before dinner, or if you are local come enjoy yourself after a long work week! This weeks performers & appetizers at www.facebook.com/HearthstoneWines, 805-238-2544
CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA & MORRO BAY

ONGOING SATURDAYS Fishermen & Farmers Market in Morro Bay Fresh seasonal produce, crafts & musicians, 3-6pm, 800-231-0592
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OCTOBER 5-6 Crush Encounter I with First Crush Winemaking Two-day excursion that lets you: experience a real wine grape crush while touring and tasting at premiere vineyards and wineries, learn how wine is made and enjoy fabulous wine country cuisine. www.firstcrushwinemaking.com, 805-434-2772 OCTOBER 5-7 Crush Encounter II with First Crush Winemaking Three-day excursion that lets you: experience a real wine grape crush while touring and tasting at premiere vineyards and wineries, learn how wine is made and enjoy fabulous wine country cuisine. also includes a winemaker dinner at the new villa san Juliette and sunday Brunch at Cass Winery. www.firstcrushwinemaking.com, 805-434-2772 OCTOBER 6 OCTOBER 19 OCTOBER 20
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Best of the West 2012
owners and winemakers from the 17 Far out Wineries lead a seminar featuring each winerys best, listen and taste your way through the Far outs. opolo vineyards, 10am-1pm, $55, www.faroutwineries.com OCTOBER 20
Sunset Happy Hour at Mondo Cellars

Wine by the glass and by the bottle. enjoy live entertainment and reasonably priced gourmet catered appetizers. 5pm-sunset, www.mondocellars.com, 805-226-2925 OCTOBER 19
Clautiere Harvest Party

Costume party. 7pm, $30, free/wine club, www.clautiere.com, 805-237-3789 OCTOBER 20 Wild, Wild East Ranch Party BBQ, live music, wine education and wine. shuttle service out of the vineyard is included. red Cedar vineyard, shandon $40, $25/wine club, www.clayhousewines.com, 805-238-7055 OCTOBER 20 Riverstar Annual Grape Stomp & Wine Blending Party Food, live music, blending party and wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle. san miguel, 1pm & 3pm, $10-$30 www.riverstarvineyards.com, 805-467-0086 OCTOBER 20 Golden Oak Festival Paso robles Downtown City Park, 9-3pm www.pasoroblesdowntown.org, 805-238-4103 OCTOBER 20 Cass Harvest Winemaker Dinner 6-9pm, $150, $120/wine club, www.casswines.com, 805-227-2888 OCTOBER 20 Vertical Tasting Series Estate Bilancio Edition at Pianetta Winery Taste the 2005-2008 vintages of Bilancio. $25, $20/club members, www.pianettawinery.com, 805-226-4005 OCTOBER 20 Little Italy Dinner at Donati Family Vineyard Family-style dinner catered by laGuardias Homemade in the cellar, Templeton 6:30-9pm, $40-$50, www.donatifamilyvineyard.com, 805-238-0676 OCTOBER 20-21
Winemakers Dinner at Hunt Cellars

six course gourmet dinner. 6:30pm, $105, $95/club members www.huntcellars.com, 805-237-1600 OCTOBER 19
Guest Chef Dinner at Niner Wine Estates

James Beard award-nominee Chef Jeff Drew from snake river Grill in Jackson Hole, Wyoming will be creating a delectable Wyoming-inspired meal (with Central Coast flair) to enjoy alongside Niner wines. 6-10pm, $175, www.ninerwine.com, rsvP, 805-226-4882 OCTOBER 19 Tablas Creek Wine Dinner Five-course dinner paired with Tablas Creek wine. Cass House, $120 www.tablascreek.com, 805-995-3669 OCTOBER 19-20
Ancestor Dinner at Halter Ranch

older vintages of ancestor from the wine library and dinner. 6pm, $135, www.halterranch.com, 888-367-9977 OCTOBER 6
Bacchanalia at Silver Horse Winery

Grape stomping, music and "The Wine Games". Guests will compete in fun wine related games for mangnums of wine. 5-8pm, www.silverhorse.com, 805-467-9463 OCTOBER 6
Cooking Class at Niner Wine Estates

sourcing ingredients from the Central Coast, you will learn the importance of supporting the local farming community and just why things taste so much better closer to home. 11am-2pm, $135, $108/Club 9 members, $101.25/Club 9 onyx members, www.ninerwine.com, 805-239-2233x11 OCTOBER 6 Wine and Roses Bike Ride offering 30, 50, 75 and 100 mile courses; includes a goody bag, rest stop refreshments, BBQ chicken and tri-tip lunch, souvenir wine glass, wine and a rose for the ladies. $55, www.templetonchamber.com OCTOBER 13
Opolo's Famous Harvest Party

in between grape stomping, ethnic folk dancing, gypsy serenades and of course fabulous opolo wine, they will be treating you to some of the finest food in North County. $95, $85/club members. www.opolo.com, 805-238-9593 OCTOBER 19-21
Harvest Wine Weekend

Paso robles Wine Country opens its doors and invites you into the vineyard and onto the crush pad to experience the breadth of activities surrounding the busiest time of year. The personalities of wine country guide you through the challenges and victories of the season that is truly like none other. www.pasowine.com, 805-239-8463 OCTOBER 19-21
Perfect Pairings at SummerWood Winery: Harvest Soups

summerwood executive Chef will present a gourmet menu paired summerwood wine while educating guests on the art of food & wine pairing. 12pm, $40, $35/club, www.summerwoodwine.com, rsvP 805-227-1365 OCTOBER 13
6th Annual Swiss Days at Vina Robles

enjoy a selection of traditional swiss Fare paired with vina robles wine. 1-4pm, $10, free/club members, www.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812 OCTOBER 19-21
Harvest Festival Patio BBQ at Opolo Vineyards

enjoy carne asada and carnitas tacos, whole roasted lamb, beans, salad and all the fixings! $12, $5/wine tasting, free/club members www.opolo.com, 805-238-9593 OCTOBER 20-21
Halter Ranch at Hunter 1st Annual Golf Tournament

Hunter ranch Golf resort, 10am, $150, www.halterranch.com, 888-367-9977 OCTOBER 13 5th Annual Pianetta Palooza live entertainment & an open pit BBQ all afternoon. enjoy great food, wine and games. 2pm, www.pianettawinery.com, 805-226-4005 OCTOBER 14 Lakeside Concert at Bianchi Winery 3-6pm, free, www.bianchiwine.com, 805-226-9922 OCTOBER 14, 28 #BurgerSunday at Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery Burgers, music and wine. 12-3pm, $10/burger and side salad www.altacolinawine.com, 805-227-4191 OCTOBER 19
Bacchanalian Weekend at Silver Horse Winery

silver Horse Winery & Gardens, Hunter ranch Golf Course & river oaks Hot springs spa, www.silverhorse.com, rsvP, 805-467-9463 Friday: Friday Fte, 5:30pm - sunset saturday: Golf & spa, 8am - 1pm saturday Night: Dine and Dance, 6pm - 9pm sunday: Brunch, 8am - 12pm OCTOBER 20
Open House at Castoro Cellars

live music, stomp grapes, wine taste, including barrel samples, wine specials and food available for purchase. 10am-5pm, $5/tasting fee, www.castorocellars.com, 805-238-0725 OCTOBER 21
J. Lohr Wine & Dessert Pairing Seminar

Five unique desserts paired with such J. lohr wines. a buffet lunch follows the pairing. 11am-1pm, $50, $45/club members, www.jlohr.com, 805-239-8900 OCTOBER 21
Calcareous Vineyards Winemaker Dinner

lloyds lookout, 6:30pm, www.calcareous.com, rsvP, 805-239-0289 OCTOBER 20
Port & Cigars at Robert Hall Winery

realx on the terrace overlooking the vineyard with a vertical flight of Ports, a cigar and a gourmet food pairing. 1-4pm, $25pp, free/club members www.roberthallwinery.com, 805-239-1616x24 OCTOBER 21
Lobster Fest at Robert Hall Winery

Traditional New england lobster feast during harvest. live maine lobster, robert Hall wine and live music, 7-10pm $95, $76/club members, www.roberthallwinery.com, 805-239-1616x24 OCTOBER 20
J. Lohr Harvest Dinner

6:30-8pm, $90, $80/club members, www.jlohr.com, 805-239-8900 OCTOBER 19
Celebration of Harvest at EOS Estate Tasting Room

Celebrate the bounty of harvest. Chat with Winemaker, amy Freeman about the upcoming vintage and try the new releases. admission includes wine and a plated lunch. 10am-5pm, $35, $25/club members, www.eosvintage.com, rsvP, 805-5918050 OCTOBER 20
Harvest Fest Games at Calcareous Vineyards

Grape stomp, cork toss and guess the varietal. 1-3pm, www.calcareous.com, 805-239-0289 OCTOBER 21
Damon Castillo Band Concert at Castoro Cellars

Dinner entrees available for an additional fee. Doors open 6:30pm, concert 6pm, $15, www.castorocellars.com, 805-238-0725 OCTOBER 19
Winemaker Dinner at Calcareous Vineyards

6:30pm, $85, $70/wine club, www.calcareous.com, 805-239-0289 OCTOBER 21 Picture Perfect Sunday at Still Water Vineyards live music, wine and food. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Wine will be for sale by the glass and bottle. 1-4pm, free www.stillwatersvineyards.com. 805-237-9231
Taste of the Back Roads of Paso Robles

Food, olive oil tastings, 15 participating wineries, seminar and live music. Windfall Farms, Wine seminar: 5-6pm, Tasting: 6-9pm, $75/seminar & tasting, $40/tasting only, www.backroadwineries.com, 805-227-2888
Harvest Wine Weekend at Mondo Cellars

live music 12-6pm and delicious food buffet, 1-5pm $10, $5/wine club, www.mondocellars.com, 805-226-2925
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OCTOBER 25 Embrace the JUGS at Pianetta Winery BBQ pizza and wine. san miguel, 2-4pm, $10 $8/members, $5/eliTe, www.pianettawinery.com OCTOBER 26
WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH | CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NOVEMBER 11 Picture Perfect Sunday at Still Water Vineyards live music, wine and food. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy. Wine will be for sale by the glass and bottle. 1-4pm, free, www.stillwatersvineyards.com. 805-237-9231 NOVEMBER 17 ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Art Gallery Events Art After Dark various art galleries stay open late & host artist receptions with wine & cheese 6-9pm, Downtown san luis obispo, www.sloartcouncil.org, 805-544-9251 OCTOBER 6 Astronomy Night at Claiborne & Churchill Vintners Night of star gazing, good food and wine enjoy an educational presentation with mind-blowing slides of the galaxy, followed by views of the night sky through powerful telescopes. www.claibornechurchill.com, 805-544-4066 OCOTBER 13 Oktoberfest in Mission Plaza slo Brewing Company. 11am-6pm, www.slobrewingco.com, 805-543-1843 NOVEMBER 2
Mondo Cellars 5th Annual Halloween Bash

This year's theme is moNDoWooD. Walk the red Carpet as your Favorite Tv, music or movie star. Ticket includes live music, food, beer, wine and dessert. 7-11pm, $70, $50/wine club, www.mondocellars.com, 805-226-2925 OCOTBER 27
Cooking Class at Niner Wine Estates

Chef Charlie will teach you the skills of preparing a delicious holiday spread with finesse and grace for your upcoming Holiday party. 11am-2pm, $145, $116/Club 9 members, $108.75/Club 9 onyx members www.ninerwine.com, 805-239-2233x11 NOVEMBER 17
Chris Proctor & Brooks Robertson Indoor Concert at Castoro Cellars

seating provided. Doors open 6:30pm, concert at 7:30pm, $20 www.castorocellars.com, 805-238-0725 OCTOBER 27 "Pirates, Wenches and Wine" Halloween Party at Chronic Cellars 6-11:30pm, $75, $65/wine club, www.chroniccellars.com, 805-237-7848 OCTOBER 27-28
2nd Annual Armed Services Day with Tackitt Family & J&J Cellars
Benefitting the Wounded eoD Warriors Foundation. enjoy grilled hamburgers, sides and purchase wine by the glass. 12-4pm, $10, free/active military, www.jjcellars.com, 805-467-2891 NOVEMBER 23 Black Friday Sale at Le Vigne Winery enjoy mimosas while finishing your holiday shopping. sample gourmet foods, purchase pre-made gift baskets and gifts. 9-7pm, free, www.levignewinery.com, 805-227-4000
Harvest Celebration Dinner at Edna Valley Vineyard

Wine and food. $85, $80/club member www.ednavalleyvineyard.com, 805-544-5855x242 NOVEMBER 2
Haunted Caves at Eberle Winery

Donations go to children's charities in slo County. 5-9pm, $5, www.eberlewinery.com, 805-238-9607 OCTOBER 28
Rockin Road Trip

explore slo Wine Country and get hands-on experience working a harvest with the winemaking team. 10am-4pm, $50, www.slowine.com, 805-541-5868 NOVEMBER 2-4
PISMO BEACH/SHELL BEACH

ONGOING Complimentary Limousine Service with Pismo Beach Winery Their complimentary limousine service eliminates the need for a designated driver. relax and travel in style on your wine tasting excursion to Pismo Beach Winery. must be at least 21 years old, allow approximately one hour. limousine only travels from your resort to their winery and back. Free, www.pismobeachwinery.com, 805-773-9463 OCTOBER 19 66th Annual Clam Festival Wine Walk, parade, clam chowder cook-off, clam digging, food, entertainment, vendors, surf & bubbles, fun for the entire family! www.pismochamber.com, 805-773-4382 OCTOBER 25-28 36th Annual Jubilee by the Sea 20 bands and several guest artists performing at five venues, all connected by a shuttle bus system. New orleans-style jazz, big band performances, dancing, food and beverages are available. www.pismojazz.com, 805-481-7840
Harvest Marathon
This course starts and finishes at le vigne Winery and will offer beautiful views of the Paso robles countryside and grape vineyards at harvest time. 7:30am, www.Pasoroblesmarathon.com, 877-264-6979 NOVEMBER 3
Rockin Harvest Celebration

various events. Check the website for details ww.slowine.com, 805-541-5868 NOVEMBER 3
Perfect Pairings at SummerWood Winery: Noodles & Rice

summerwood executive Chef will present a gourmet menu paired summerWood wine while educating guests on the art of food and wine pairing. 12pm, $40, $35/wine club, www.summerwoodwine.com, rsvP, 805-227-1365 NOVEMBER 3 Artisan Panty Release Party at Roxo Port Cellars Celebrate harvest season with an artisan Pantry of local delectables. 3-6pm, www.roxoportcellars.com, 805-238-1600 NOVEMBER 8
Rockin Harvest Grand Tasting & Wine Auction

over 60 wineries and restaurants from the san luis obispo region will be featured. avila Beach Golf resort, 12-3pm, $95/early entry, $85, www.slowine.com, 805-541-5868 NOVEMBER 4
SLO Wine on Tour

Free with rockin Harvest Grand Tasting & Wine auction purchase, www.slowine.com, 805-541-5868 NOVEMBER 4 Harvest Celebration Wine & Food Competition at Edna Valley Vineyards live music, wine and pairings from local celebrity chefs. This year they will all have to use the secret ingredient. Guest judge to help choose the best food. 11am-4pm, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com, 805-544-5855x228
Garagiste Festival Multi-Winemaker Dinner

www.garagistefestival.com NOVEMBER 8-11
2nd Annual Garagiste Festival

Celebrating the artisan winemaker. Grand Tasting event, seminars and after-party. Windmill Farms, www.garagistefestival.com NOVEMBER 10
SAN LUIS OBISPO

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Gargaiste Festival Winemaker Panel and Seminars

www.garagistefestival.com NOVEMBER 10
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

OCTOBER 13
Master the Art of Wine and Cheese at Tolosa Winery

Four cheeses are served using only artisan and/or farmstead products. Wine is paired with each cheese, utilizing the principles of balance and harmony. 11am-4pm, www.tolosawinery.com, rsvP, 805-782-0500 ONGOING Hearst Castle Tours led by an experienced guide, tour Hearst Castle and encounter first-hand the majesty and beauty of this historical treasure. www.hearstcastle.org, 800-444-4445 ONGOING FRIDAYS Sips & Songs at Claiborne & Churchill Vintners local food and live music. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair; winery tables and chairs will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Wine and food sold separately. 5:30-7:30pm, www.claibornechurchill.com, 805-544-4066 ONGOING SUNDAYS Sips & Songs at Claiborne & Churchill Vintners local food and live music. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair; winery tables and chairs will be provided on a first come first serve basis. Wine and food sold separately. 1-3pm, www.claibornechurchill.com, 805-544-4066
Gargaiste Festival Grand Tasting

Featuring over 45 garagiste winemakers. Windmill Farms 2-5pm, www.garagistefestival.com NOVEMBER 10
Santa Barbara County Celebration of Harvest

110+ wineries gather to present their wines, often poured by the winemakers themselves. The Festival also presents some of the best local food from restaurants, catering companies and gourmet food creators. www.sbcountywines.com, 805-688-0881
Martin Paris CD Release Concert at Castoro Cellars

Doors open 6:30pm, Concert at 7pm, $10, 805-238-0725 NOVEMBER 10, 30
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ONGOING SECOND & FOURTH WEDNESDAY
Blending Party at Hearthstone Vineyard & Winery

www.hearthstonevineyard.com, 805-238-2544 NOVEMBER 11
Quiz Night at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.

6:30-10pm, www.figmtnbrew.com, 805-694-2252 ONGOING EVERY OTHER SATURDAY
Gargaiste Festival: So You Want to Make Wine? Symposium

an event for serious avocational, and aspiring, winemakers and those who simply want to learn more about the nitty-gritty of the winemaking process. The vintners vault, www.garagistefestival.com
Central Coast Tasting Series at Avant Tapas and Wine

www.avantwines.com, 805-686-4742 october 13: Gulleyan Wines Jacob Gularian october 27: sort This out Cellars michael Cobb
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OCTOBER 27 Bregala Buellton The best in craft beer, traditional food, music and merriment will come to you at Buellton's beautiful river view Park. 2-6pm, $25, www.bruegalabuellton.com NOVEMBER 11 Outstanding in the Field at Ampelos Vineyard Winemaker dinner. 2pm, www.ampeloscellars.com, 805-736-9957 NOVEMBER 12
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Friday Night Wine Down at Costa de Oro

Great way to start your weekend! enjoy live music, wine tasting and cheese plates. 5-8pm, www.cdowinery.com, 805-922-1468 ONGOING SUNDAYS Champagne Sunday Brunch at the Historic Santa Maria Inn enjoy a variety of selected meats, carving stations and an omelette station along with a salad bar. Traditional breakfast fare, many side dishes and an elaborate and delicious dessert station. 10am-2pm. $21.95/adults, $18.95/seniors, $12.95/children www.santamariainn.com, 805-928-7777 ONGOING LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
Movie Night at Carivintas Winery

6-9pm, www.carivintas.com, 805-693-4331 ONGOING SATURDAYS
Live Music at Carivintas Winery

6-9pm, www.carivintas.com, 805-693-4331 ONGOING FRIDAY-SUNDAY
4th Annual Vino de Suenos

a night of tasting, gourmet appetizers, live music, silent art and lifestyle item auction benefitting farm and vineyard workers. santa Ynez valley marriott, 3-6pm, $50 www.vinodesuenos.com, 805-686-0295
Wandering Dog Wine Bar Cupcakes & Wine Flight

Tasters enjoy 3 local wines, each paired with a delicious gourmet cupcake from solvang Bakery. Flight includes 3 half glasses of wine and 3 small cupcakes. $20, www.wanderingdogwinebar.com, 805-686-9126 ONGOING LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
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Dealing with it Wednesdays at Sierra Madre Vineyards

light hors doeuvres, good people, and that extra push to make it through the end of the week! 4:30-7pm, free, www.sierramadrevineyard.com, 805-922-3100 OCTOBER 28 Empty Bowls & Baskets at Kenneth Volk Featuring local wines, art, live music and soup to benefit the santa maria Domestic violence solutions. 12-4pm, www.volkwines.com, 805-938-7896
Lompoc Animal Shelter Adoptions at Carivintas Winery

meet the wonderful volunteers and animals from the shelter. Take one or two home and start a new family. 12-3pm, www.carivintas.com, 805-693-4331 ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Solvang Farmers Market Fresh produce, flowers & foods, on First street, between mission Drive and Copenhagen, 4-7pm, www.sbfarmersmarket.org, 805-962-5354 ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH Solvang Third Wednesday shop solvang, save money and have fun! over 60 stores, restaurants, wine tasting rooms and professional offices offer special discounts and sales all day. Discover solvangs unique stores and boutiques. Delight in a divine culinary experience and take advantage of the Third Wednesday specials offered by participating restaurants, bakeries and sweet shops. www.solvang3rdwednesday.com OCTOBER 6 Oktoberfest at Solvang Theaterfest live music & Dancing, local Beers and Wines with a traditional German dinner. 4-7pm, $85, www.solvangfestivaltheater.org
Firestone Vineyards Concert Series

enjoy a live performances, wine by the glass or bottle and special pricing on select wines and merchandise throughout the evening. Come hungry, Big Tom will be firing up his BBQ or bring your own picnic dinner. los olivos Tasting room, 6-9pm, free. www.firestonewine.com, 805-688-3940 oct 5: Burning James and the Funky Flames oct 12: BoneDog OCTOBER 13
SANTA YNEZ
ONGOING Chumash Casino Concerts For schedules & information, www.chumashcasino.com, 800-585-3737 october 18: ian anderson october 25: Josh Turner December 15: Christmas with the Celts ONGOING Glider Rides at the Airport santa Ynez, www.gliderrides.com, 805-688-2517 NOVEMBER 1 - JANUARY 31
Firestone Winemaker Dinner

5-10pm, www.firestonewine.com, 805-688-3940 OCTOBER 26-28 Sanata Ynez Valley Artists Studio Tour The Wilding museum, Fri: 5-7pm, 10am-4pm, sat-sun: 10am-4pm www.wildingmuseum.org, 805-686-8315
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ONGOING THURSDAYS
Pizza Party at Corks n Crowns

Fine wine and craft beer pairing with Full of life Flatbread Gourmet Pizza. 4-7pm, www.corksandcrowns.com, 805-845-8600 ONGOING SUNDAYS
Santa Ynez Valley Winter Pass

visit member wineries. www.syvwinecountry.com NOVEMBER 3-4
VENTURA COUNTY
ONGOING An Evening with the Sommelier at Herzog Wine Cellars explore a world of flavors with their tasting room sommelier. 7pm, $15, $10/wine club, www.herzogwinecellars.com, 805-983-1560 OCTOBER 7 Sip, Savor, Stomp at Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards siP amazing wines among the vines, savor a delicious buffet dinner, sTomP grapes and dance the night away. 5:30-9pm, www.wilsoncreekwinery.com, 951-699-9463
Cupcakes & Sparkling Wine at Corks n Crowns

11:30am, www.corksandcrowns.com, 805-845-8600 ONGOING SATURDAY & SUNDAY Live Music at Oreana Winery Wine tasting and wine by the glass, 2-5pm, www.oreanawinery.com ONGOING MONDAYS Monday Night Movie Night at Oreana Winery event is inside but it gets chilly so dress accordingly. Folding chairs are provided but feel free to bring your own. You may bring a picnic but no outside alcohol allowed. Wine, popcorn and candy available for purchase. 6:30-9:30pm, www.oreanawinery.com, 805-962-5857 OCTOBER 6 Santa Barbara Wine Tasting and Yacht Tour Event California wine tasting, hors doeuvres, a silent auction, and tours of some of santa Barbaras finest yachts. 4-7:30pm, www.sbssa.org OCTOBER 7
Autumn on the Trail

Come enjoy the fruits of harvest with a visit to member wineries located in the beautiful santa Ynez valley. www.santaynezwinecountry.com, 800-563-3183
SOLVANG
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Wandering Dog Wine Bar presents Blind Tasting Thursday

Challenge your palate and learn about wine at the same time! every month features a different region. No reservations required. 4-7pm, $15 www.wanderingdogwinebar.com, 805-686-9126 ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Live Music in the Tasting Room at Sort This Out Cellars

keep a lookout for special band performances that you won't want to miss! www.sortthisoutcellars.com, 805-688-1717 ONGOING TUESDAYS
Taste of the Central Coast

event showcasing local talent while raising funds to support the foster and high-needs children and families served by the Family Care Network. The event features top savory and pastry chefs and vintners on the Central Coast. in addition, the Taste of the Central Coast includes a silent and live auction offering weekend getaways and unique experiences. Bacara resort, 3-6:30pm, www.fcni.org
Open Mic Night at Carivintas Winery

Come in and showcase your talent to be considered for an upcoming gig at Carivintas. 5-7pm, www.carivintas.com, 805-693-4331 ONGOING THURSDAYS
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Teachers Night at Carivintas Winery

all teachers are invited. receive discounts and play games. 5-7pm, www.carivintas.com, 805-693-4331
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Adelaida Cellars Paso Robles 5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980 Alta Colina Paso Robles 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805 227-4191 AmByth Estate Templeton 510 Sequoia Lane; 805 305-9497 Ancient Peaks Santa Margarita 22720B El Camino Real; 805-365-7045 Anglim Paso Robles 740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 AronHill Vineyards Templeton 3745 W. Hwy 46; 805-434-3066 Arroyo Robles Paso Robles 1317 Park St; 877-759-WINE Asuncion Ridge Paso Robles 729 12th Street; 805 237-3780 August Ridge Creston 8790 E. Highway 41; 805 239-2455 B & E Vineyards Paso Robles 10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 Barrel 27 Wine Co Paso Robles 2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-237-1245 Bassetti Vineyards Cambria 1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 Bear Cave Cellars Paso Robles 840 13th Street, Suite G ; 805-238-4329 Bella Luna Templeton 1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 Berardo Vineyards Paso Robles 3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 Bianchi Winery Paso Robles 3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 Black Hand Cellars Cambria 766 Main Street, Suite B ; 805-927-9463 Bodegas Paso Robles Paso Robles 729 13th Street; 805 237-3780 Bon Niche Cellars San Miguel 2627 Golden Eagle Way; 805-286-7798 Booker Vineyard Paso Robles 2640 Anderson Road; 805-237-7367 Brian Benson Cellars Paso Robles 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 Brochelle Vineyards Paso Robles 2323 Tuley Ct, #130 ; 805-237-4410 Broken Earth Paso Robles 5625 Hwy 46E; 805 239-2562 CALCAREOUS Paso Robles 3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 Caliza Winery Paso Robles 2570 Anderson Rd; 805-237-1480 Caparone Winery Paso Robles 2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 Carina Cellars Paso Robles 3525 Adelaida Rd; 805-252-0860 Daily 10-5 X Th-Su 11-5 By appt Th-Mo 11-5:30 Th-Mo 11-6 or by Appt Daily 11-5 Daily 11-7 Daily 12:30-6 Fri-Sat till 8 Fr 12-5 Sa-Su 11-5 Fr-Su 11-5 or by appt Daily 11-5 By Appt Daily 12-5 Fr-Mo 10-5 Weekends 12-5 Daily 10-5 Daily 11-5 Daily 12:30-6 Fri-Sat till 8 By Appt Thu-Sun 11-5 Fr-Su 10:30-5 Thu-Mon 11-5 Fri-Mon 10-6 Tue-Thu 11-5:30 Daily 11-5 Thu-Sun 11-4:30 or by appt Daily 11-5 Closed Wed X Fri-Mon 11-5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
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Eagle Castle Winery Paso Robles 3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 EBERLE WINERY Paso Robles 3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 cluse Wines Paso Robles 1520 Kiler Canyon Rd; 805 238-4998 Edward Sellers Paso Robles 1401 Hwy 46 West; 805 239-8915 Enfold Wines Paso Robles 855 Windwood Rd; 805 239-2856
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CASTORO CELLARS Templeton Daily 1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 Cayucos Cellars Cayucos 131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 CELLAR 360 Paso Robles 7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 Daily 11-5:30 Closed Tue Fri-Sun 10-5
Cerro Prieto Paso Robles By appt 3432 Los Tablas Willow Creek Rd; 805 226-8448 Changala Winery Paso Robles 3770 Willow Creek Road; 805-226-9060 Chateau Margene Creston 4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 Chateau Margene Paso Robles 6996 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-3500 Chronic Cellars Paso Robles 2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 237-7848 Chumeia Vineyards Paso Robles 8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 Fr-Mo 11-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 Daily 11- 5 Daily 11:30-5:30 Mo-Th 12-5 Fr-Su 11-5
EOS ESTATE WINERY Paso Robles Daily 2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 11-5 Epoch Estate Wines Templeton 7505 York Mountain Rd; 805 237-7575 FS Cellars Paso Robles 1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989 Falcon Nest Winery Paso Robles 5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 Fri-Mon 11-5 Thu-Sun 11-6 Daily 10-7:30
Cinquain Cellars San Miguel By apt 6404 Independence Ranch Pl; 805 400-5978 CLAUTIERE VINEYARD Paso RoblesDaily 1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 Clavo Cellars Templeton 315 South Main St; 805-226-0174 Clayhouse Wines Paso Robles 849 13th St; 805 238-7055 Clos Solene Wines Paso Robles 805 296-0478 Croad Vineyards Paso Robles 3550 Vinedo Robles Ln; 805 226-9899 Cypher Winery Templeton 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805 237-0055 DAnbino Cellars Paso Robles 710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 Daou Vineyards Paso Robles 2777 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805 226-5460 Dark Star Cellars Paso Robles 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 Daily 12-5 Su-Th 11-6 Fr-Sa 12-7 By appt Thu-Mon 11-5 Daily 11-6 Thu-Mon 11-6 Daily 11-5 Fr-Su 10:30-5
First Crush Winemaking Paso Robles Thu-Sat 2975 Limestone Way; 805-434-2772 11-5 Four Sisters Ranch San Miguel 6961 Estrella Rd; 805 526-9242 Fratelli Perata Paso Robles 1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Frolicking Frog Atascadero 14490 San Miguel Rd; 805 466-0779 Gelfand Vineyards Paso Robles 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Graveyard Vineyards San Miguel 6990 Estrella Road; 805 467-2043 GreMark Vnyds Paso Robles 5325 Rancho La Loma Linda; 805 237-0154 Grey Wolf Cellars Paso Robles 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 Grizzly Republic Paso Robles 840 13th St; 678-372-7288 By Appt By Appt By Appt By Appt Thu-Mon 11-5 X By Appt Daily 11-5:30 Opening July 14
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HALTER RANCH VNYD Paso Robles Daily 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 HammerSky Vineyards Paso Robles 7725 Vineyard Drive; 805-239-0930 Hansen Vineyard Templeton 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 Th-Su 11-5 Fr-Sun 11-5
Denner Vineyards & Winery Paso Robles 5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 By appt Derby Wine Estates Paso Robles 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 DOCE ROBLES Paso Robles 2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 Domaine Degher Paso Robles 8650 Centra Rd ; 805 296-2562 Donati Family Vnyd Templeton 2720 Oak View Rd; 805-238-0676 Donatoni Winery Paso Robles 3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Dover Canyon Winery Paso Robles 4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 Dubost Winery Paso Robles 9988 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-226-8463 Fr-Mo 11-5 Daily 10-5:30 By Appt Daily 10-5 Sa-Su 12-5 or by appt Th-Su 11-5 Fri-Sun 11-5
Harmony Cellars Harmony Sum 10-5:30 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805 927-1625 Win 10-5 Hearst Ranch San Simeon 442 SLO San Simeon Rd; 805 927-4100 HEARTHSTONE Paso Robles 5070 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-2544 Daily 11-5 Thu-Mon 11-5
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Carmody McKnight Estate Wines Paso Robles 11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5
DUNNING VINEYARDS ESTATE Paso Robles 1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 X
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Roxo Port Cellars Paso Robles 6996 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-1600 San Antonio Winery Paso Robles 2610 Buena Vista; 805 226-2600 San Marcos Creek Paso Robles 7750 North Hwy 101; 805-467-9260 Sarzotti Winery Templeton 180 Bella Ranch Rd; 805 226-2022 Sculpterra Winery Paso Robles 5015 Linne Road, 805-226-8881 Sextant Wines Paso Robles 2324 W. Hwy 46, 805 542-0133 Shale Oak Winery Paso Robles 3235 Oakdale Rd, 805-239-4800
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J. LOHR VNYDS & WINES Daily 6169 Airport Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-8900 10-5 J. Paul Rosilez Paso Robles 4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 Jack Creek Cellars Templeton 5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 JADA WINERY Paso Robles 5620 Vineyard Dr; 805 226-4200 Justin Winery Paso Robles 11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 238-6932 Kaleidos Paso Robles 3770 Willow Creek; 805 226-0828 Kenneth Volk Paso Robles 2485 Hwy 46W; 805 237-7896 Kiamie Wine Cellars Paso Robles 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805 226-8333 Kukkula Templeton 9515 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0111 LAventure Winery Paso Robles 2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 Lago Giuseppe Templeton 8345 Green Valley Rd, 46 W; 805-237-7300 Laraneta Vynds Templeton 2602 Templeton Rd; 805 434-5090 Le Cuvier Paso Robles 3333 Vine Hill Lane; 800-549-4764 Le Vigne Winery Paso Robles 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 Linne Calodo Paso Robles 3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 Locatelli San Miguel 8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 Daily 11-5 Th-Mo 11-4:30 or by appt Daily 11-5 Daily 10-5 Fri-Sun 11-5 Daily 10:30-5 Open daily 11-5 X Fri-Sun 11-5 Th-Su 11-4 or by appt By Appt By Appt Daily 11-5 Sum 11-6 Win 11-5 X By Appt Fr-Su 1l-4
Paso Port Wine Co in Steinbeck Vnyds Thu-Mon 5940 Union Rd, Paso Robles; 805 239-2229 11-5 Paso Robles Wine Club Paso Robles 800 Pine St, Ste 101; 866-238-6400 Daily 10-6
PASO WINE CENTRE Paso Robles Tue-Thu 4-9 1240 Park Street; 805 239-9156 Fri-Sat 1-9, Sun 1-7 PEACHY CANYON Paso Robles 1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 PEAR VALLEY Paso Robles 4900 Union Road; 805 237-2861 Penman Springs Paso Robles 1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Per Cazo Cellars Paso Robles 5325 Vineyard Dr; 805 227-4949 Pianetta Paso Robles 829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Pipestone Paso Robles 2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 Pithy Little Wine Co Paso Robles 1244 Pine St, Ste B; 805-546-1059 Daily 10-5:30 Daily 11-5 Thu-Sun 11-5 By Appt Sun-Thurs 12-6 Fri-Sat 11-7 X Th-Mo 11-5 Mo-Fr 12-6 Sa 11-6, Su 11-5
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SILVER HORSE WINERY 2995 Pleasant road, san miguel 805-467-WiNe open Friday-sunday 11-5 or by appointment
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Stacked Stone Cellars Paso Robles 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 STANGER Vineyards Paso Robles 7970 Vineyard Drive; 805 238-4777 5225 Hwy 41, Creston Starr-Ranch Paso Robles 9320 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0144 Steinbeck Paso Robles 5940 Union Rd; 805 238-1854 Stephens Cellar Templeton 7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Still Waters Vineyards Paso Robles 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 SUMMERWOOD Paso Robles 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 Tablas Creek Paso Robles 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 TACKITT FAMILY San Miguel 6640 Von Dollen Rd; 805 467-9490
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POALILLO VINEYARDS Paso RoblesDaily 7970 Vineyard Drive; 805-238-0621 11-5 Pomar Junction Templeton 5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940 Pozo Valley Santa Margarita 2200 El Camino Real; 805-438-3375 Pretty Smith San Miguel 13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 Proulx Paso Robles 5424 Vineyard Drive; 805-226-2800 Rabbit Ridge Paso Robles 1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 Daily 11-5 Fr-Su 12-5 Fr-Su 11-5 Thu-Mon 11-5 Thu-Sun 11-5
Loma Linda Vineyards Paso Robles By 5155 Rancho La Loma Linda Dr: 805 227-7172Appt Lone Madrone Paso Robles 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 Maloy ONeill Paso Robles 5725 Union Rd; 805 238-6430 Midnight Cellars Paso Robles 2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 Minassian-Young Paso Robles 4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 Daily 10:30-5 Daily 10-5 Win Daily 10-5 Sum Daily 10-5:30 Th-Mo 11-5
Ranchita Canyon Vnyd San Miguel Fri-Mon 3439 Ranchita Canyon Road; 805 467-9448 11-5 Rangeland Wines Paso Robles 10425 Klau Mine Road; 805 674-9232 RED SOLES Paso Robles 3230 Oakdale Rd; 805-226-9898 Rio Seco Paso Robles 4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 RiverStar Vineyards San Miguel 7450 Estrella Rd; 805 467-0086 RN Estate Winery Paso Robles 7986 North River Rd; 805 610-9802 ROBERT HALL Paso Robles 3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 Rockin R Wine Paso Robles 8500 Union Rd, Ste C; 805 835-8529 Rocky Creek Cellars Templeton 8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 ROTTA WINERY Templeton 250 Winery Road; 805-237-0510 By Appt Daily 11-5 Daily 11-5 Thu-Mon 11-5 By Appt Daily Win 10-5 Sum 10-6 X Fri-Sun 11-5 Daily 11-5 Daily 10:30-5:30
Tassajara Cellars San Miguel Fri-Sun 11-5 In the barrel room at Silver Horse; 805-239-8511 Terry Hoage Paso Robles 870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Thacher Winery Paso Robles 8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 Tobin James Cellars Paso Robles 8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 Tolo Cellars Paso Robles 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 Treana Winery Paso Robles 1585 Live Oak Rd; 805 238-4112 Turley Wine Cellars Templeton 2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 Twilight Cellars Paso Robles 2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 Th-Mo 11-4 Th-Mo 11-5 or by appt Daily 10-6 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appt Fr-Sa 10-4 Daily 9-5 Thur-Sun 11-5
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Mitchella Vineyard Paso Robles Thu-Su 12-5 2525 Mitchella Ranch Way; 805 239-8555 or by appt MONDO CELLARS Paso Robles Daily 3260 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 226-2925 11-6 X Moonstone Cellars Cambria Daily 801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 Nadeau Family Vintners Paso Robles Fr-Su 3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 11-5 NINER WINE ESTATE Paso Robles Daily 2400 Highway 46 West; 805-239-2233 10-5 Norman Vineyards Paso Robles 7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 OPOLO VINEYARDS Paso Robles 7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 Daily 11-5 Daily 10-5
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Addamo Estate Vnyds Orcutt By 2510 E. Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 Appt X ANDREW MURRAY Los Olivos Sat-Sun 5095 Zaca Station Rd; 805 686-9604 11-4 X X Bedford Los Alamos Daily 448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X Cambria Winery Santa Maria Daily 5475 Chardonnay Lane; 805 938-7318 10-5 X Casa Dumetz Wines Los Alamos Thu 12-7 4448 Bell St, Ste B, 805-344-1900 Fri-Sun 11-6 X Core Wine Orcutt Wed 1-5, Thu 4-5, Fri 1-8, Sat 12-6 145 S. Gray Street, Ste 103; 805 937-1600 Sun 12-5 X COSTA DE ORO Santa Maria Open daily 11-6 1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 Fri till 8 X X X X X X X X
Cuvee Champagne Bar Avila Beach Fr 4-10, Sa 1-10 550 1st St; 805-727-4144 Su 12-7pm Edna Valley Vnyd San Luis Obispo 2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 Kelsey See Canyon San Luis Obispo 1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Kynsi Winery Arroyo Grande 2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 LAETITIA VNYD Arroyo Grande 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 Daily 10-5 Daily 11-5:30 X Th-Mo 11-5 Daily 11-5
Via Vega Vnyd & Winery Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11-5 2378 Adobe Rd; 805-423-2190 or By Appt Victor Hugo Winery Templeton 2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Villicana Winery Paso Robles 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 Villa Creek Cellars Paso Robles 5995 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-7145 Villa San Juliette San Miguel 6385 Cross Canyon Rd; 805 550-0522
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Luis Wine Bar San Luis Obispo Mo-Th 3-11, Fr 3-12 1021 Higuera; 805-762-4747 Sa 12-2, Su 12-11 Margerum Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys 911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10
3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 Vines on the Marycrest Paso Robles 5050 Mustard Creek Rd; 805 237-0378 Vista Del Rey Paso Robles 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 WCP Cellars Paso Robles 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138
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Cave Tours (subject to availability) Saturday & Sunday 11am, 1pm & 3pm Midweek by appointment only
Monterey Street Wine Co San Luis Obispo 1255 Monterey St; 805-541-1255 Tue-Wed 1:30-7, Thu-Sat 1:30-9 X Morovino Avila Beach Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 12-5 76 Landing Passage; 805-627-1443 Fri-Sat 12-6 X X NADIA Arroyo Grande 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 Peloton Cellars Avilia Beach 470 Front St; 805-627-1080 Phantom Rivers Arroyo Grande 211 E. Branch St; 805-481-WINE Daily 11-5 Mon, Thu, Sat 12-6 Fri 12-8, Sun 11-4 Sun-Thu 12-5 Fri 12-9, Sat 12-7 By Appt Daily 12-5 X X X X X X
open daily 10am-5pm 3940 Dominion road, santa maria, 805 937-8463
Curtis Winery Los Olivos Daily 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 Demetria Los Olivos By 6701 Foxen Canyon R; 805 686-2345 Appt Fess Parker Los Olivos Daily 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 FIRESTONE VNYDS Los Olivos 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 Daily 11-5 X Foxen Vineyard Santa Maria Daily 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 Kenneth Volk Vineyards Santa Maria 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 Daily 10:30-4:30 X Koehler Los Olivos Daily 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 La Fentre Santa Maria By 2717 Aviation Way; 310-977-5615 Appt Martian Ranch Los Alamos By 8900 Alisos Canyon Rd; 310-804-1292 Appt McKeon-Philips Santa Maria Thu-Mon 2115 S Blosser Rd, #114; 805-928-3025 11:30-5:30 Ovene Winery Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang) 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt Rancho Sisquoc Winery Santa Maria Mon-Thu 10-4 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 Fri-Sun 10-5 Riverbench Vineyards Santa Maria Daily 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X Sagebrush Annies Ventucopa Sat-Sun 4211 Hwy 33; 661 766-2319 11:30-5 SIERRA MADRE VINEYARD Santa Maria 2570 Prell Road; 805-922-3100 By Appt Tantara Vineyard Santa Maria By 4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt Torrettis Family Santa Maria By 2108 Quail Canyon Rd; 805-714-0622 Appt Tres Hermanas Winery Santa Maria Daily 9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 Wine Country Orcutt Thu-Sat 1-8 130 N. Broadway St, Ste A; 805-688-9339 Sun 1-6 Zaca Mesa Los Olivos Daily 10-4 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 Sum Fri-Sat till 5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Westburg Cellars Paso Robles 3rd weekend 12-4 3180 Willow Creek Rd; 805 238-9321 or by appt Whalebone Vineyard Paso Robles Mon-Fri 11-5 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 Sat-Sun 10-5:30 Wild Coyote Winery Paso Robles 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 Daily 11-5
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WILD HORSE WINERY Templeton Daily 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 Windward Vineyard Paso Robles 1380 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 Zenaida Cellars Paso Robles 1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 ZinAlley Templeton 3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 ALAPAY CELLARS Avila Beach 415 First St; 805-595-2632 Autry Cellars San Luis Obispo 835 Capitolio Way, #3; 805-546-8669 Daily 10:30-5 Daily 11-5 Fri-Sun 11-5 Daily 10:30-6 Fri-Sun 11-6
Piedra Creek Winery San Luis Obispo 6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 Pismo Beach Winery Pismo Beach 271 B Five Cities; 805-773-WINE
Rancho Arroyo Grande Arroyo Grande 1st Sat 591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 11-5 Salisbury Vnyds Avila Valley 6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE Saucelito Canyon San Luis Obispo 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 Fri-Sun 11-6 Mon-Thu 12-6 Daily 10-5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
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Sextant Wines/10knot Cellars SLO Mon-Fri 10-4 1653 Old Price Cnyn Rd; 866-833-WINE Sat-Sun 10-5 Stephen Ross San Luis Obispo 178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318 Thur-Sun 11-5 X
Au Bon Climat Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys 911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 BAILEYANA ESTATE San Luis ObispoDaily 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 BARNWOOD Arroyo Grande 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE BISHOPS PEAK Arroyo Grande 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 Center of Effort Wine Arroyo Grande 2199 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805 782-9463 Cerro Caliente San Luis Obispo 831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 Daily 11-5 Daily 10-4:30 By Appt Fr-Su 11-5
TALLEY VNYDS Arroyo Grande 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 Daily 10:30-4:30 TANGENT WINERY San Luis Obispo 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 Daily 10-5 Taste of the Valleys San Luis Obispo Su-Th 12-9 911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Fr-Sa 12-10 TOLOSA WINERY San Luis Obispo Daily 4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 Wolff Vineyards San Luis Obispo 6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 Daily 11-5
CHAMISAL VNYDS San Luis Obispo 7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 Daily 10-5 Claiborne & Churchill San Luis Obispo 2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 Daily 11-5
William James Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys 911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 WOOD WINERY Avila Beach Open daily at 11 480 Front St; 805-595-9663 Fri till 8, Sat till 7
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Alexander & Wayne Los Olivos 2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 Daily 11-6 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
LOS OLIVOS Los Olivos Tasting Room 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5 Pacific Ridge Vineyards Los Olivos 2890 Grand Avenue; 805-688-1737 Presquile Wine Los Olivos 2369 Alamo Pintado Ave, 805-688-2022 Daily 11-6 Daily 11-5
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FIGUEROA MTN BREWERY Lompoc Mo-Th 4-9 45 Industrial Way; 805 694-2252 Fr-Su 11-9 X Fiddlehead Cellars Lompoc 1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0204 Flying Goat Cellars Lompoc 1520 East Chestnut Court; 805 736-9032 FOLEY ESTATES Lompoc 6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 Harrison-Clarke Lompoc 805-686-0850 Thur-Sun 11-4 Thur-Sun 11-4 Daily 10-5 By Appt
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ALTA MARIA VINEYARDS Los Olivos Daily 2933 Grand Ave; 805-686-1144 11-5 ANDREW MURRAY Los Olivos Tasting Room 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-5 Arthur Earl Los Olivos 2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 Artiste Los Olivos 2948E Grand Avenue; 805 686-2626 Beckmen Vineyards Los Olivos 2670 Ontiveros; 805-688-8664 Bernat Tasted at Los Olivos Cafe 2879 Grand Ave; 805794-5217 Bin 2860 Los Olivos 2860 Grand Ave; 805 693-8537 Blair Fox Cellars Los Olivos 2902 San Marcos Ave, B; 805 691-1678 Brander Vineyard Los Olivos 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 Daily 11-6 Daily 11-5:30 Daily 11-5 Daily Sun-Thu 11-7 Fri-Sat 11-8 Fri-Sun 12-5 Or By Appt Sum 10-5 Win 11-4
QUP WINE at Qup Tasting Room in Los Olivos 2963 Grand Ave, Ste B; 805-686-4200 Daily 11-5 Reeves Ranch Vineyard Santa Ynez 4000 W. Oak Trail Rd; 805 688-7245 Saarloos & Sons Los Olivos 2971 Grand Ave; 805 688-1200 By Appt Daily 11-6
Hitching Post Wines at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton 406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X Huber Cellars Lompoc 4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 JALAMA WINES Lompoc 308 North 9th St, C; 805-735-8937 JOSEPH BLAIR Lompoc 1509 E Chestnut Ave; 805-735-8937 Ken Brown Wines Buellton 70 Industrial Way; 805-448-3791 Lafond Vineyard Buellton 6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 La Vie Vnyds Lompoc 308 North 9th Street, D ; 805 291-2111 Longoria Wines Lompoc 1700 Industrial Way, A; 805 759-4637 LORING WINE CO Lompoc 1591 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0478 Melville Vineyard Lompoc 5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 Mosby Winery Buellton 9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 Fri-Sun 11-5 & By Appt Fri-Sun 12-5 & By Appt Fri-Sun 12-5 & By Appt By Appt Daily 10-5 Fri-Sun 11-5 Sat & Sun 11-4 Fri-Sun 12-5 Daily 11-4 Mon-Fri 10-4 Sa-Su 10-5 Fri-Sun 12-5 Sat & Sun 11-4 Mon-Thu by appt Thur-Sat 11-5 Sun-Mon 11-4 By Appt Fri-Mon 12-4 Fri-Sun 11-4 & by appt Sun-Thu 11-4 Fri-Sat 11-5 Fri 1-5 Sat-Sun 11-5 By Appt X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Scott Cellars Los Olivos Wed-Mon 2933 San Marcos Ave, #101; 805 686-5450 11-5 STOLPMAN VNYDS Los Olivos 2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400 Tensley/Lea Wines Los Olivos 2900 Grand Ave, Suite B ; 805-688-6761 Daily 11-5 Fri-Sun 11-5
Tercero Wines Los Olivos Mon-Fri 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave, Ste 104; 805-245-9584 12-5 TESSA MARIE poured at E&T Wines Thur-Mon 2901C Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 866-688-6081 11:30- 5 Tre Anelli Los Olivos 2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 Daily 11-5
Brophy Clark Cellars at Los Olivos Tasting Room 2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 BYRON VNYD Los Olivos Tasting Room 2367 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805 938-7365 Daily 11-5 Carhartt Vineyard Los Olivos 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 CARINA CELLARS Los Olivos 2900 Grand Ave, A; 805-688-2459 CIMARONE Los Olivos 2982 Grand Ave; 805-688-8011 COGHLAN VNYD Los Olivos 2366 Alamo Pintado; 805-686-2395 Consilience Los Olivos 2923 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 COQUELICOT Los Olivos 2884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500 Daniel Gehrs Winery Los Olivos 2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 DRAGONETTE Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-693-0077 Epiphany Cellars Los Olivos 2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 E&T WINES Los Olivos 2901C Grand Ave; 866-688-6081 Evans Ranch Los Olivos 2901 Grand Ave; 805 688-0558 FIRESTONE VNYD Los Olivos 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 Daily 11-5 Daily 11-5 Thu-Sun 11-5 Daily 11-5 Daily 11-5 Daily 11-5 Sat 10-5 Daily 10-6 Win till 5 Thu-Mon 11-5 Daily 11- 5:30 Thur-Mon 11:30- 5 Daily 10-5 Daily 10-5
Verdad & Ethan at Qup Tasting Room in Los Olivos 2963 B Grand Ave; 805-686-4200 Daily 11-5 WILLIAM JAMES CELLARS 2356 Alamo Pintado Ave, 805-478-9412 Daily 11:30- 5
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Alma Rosa Buellton 7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 Ampelos Cellars Lompoc 312 N 9th Street, 805-736-9957 Daily 11-4:30 Thur-Sun 11-5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
New Vineland/Pierdrassi Lompoc 1501 E Chestnut Ave; 805 736-6784 Pali Wine Co. Lompoc 1036 W Aviation Dr; 805 736-7200 PALMINA Lompoc 1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 Point Concepcin Wines Lompoc 1601 W. Central Ave; 805-588-1545 Prodigal Wines Buellton 92 Second St, A; 805-688-0476 Samsara Lompoc 1500 East Chestnut Ct; 805-331-2292 Sanford Winery Lompoc 5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 STOLPMAN VYNDS Lompoc 1700-B Industrial Way; 805-736-5000 Sweeny Canyon Buellton 805-688-2415
Arcadian Winery Lompoc Mon-Thur 11-4:30 1515 E Chestnut Ave, Ste B; 805-737-3900 Fri-Sun 11-6 AVANT Buellton 35 Industrial Way; 805 686-9400 Babcock Winery Lompoc 5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 Brewer-Clifton Lompoc 329 N. F St; 805-735-9184 Thur-Sun 11-8 X Sum 10:30-5 Win 10:30-4 Fri-Sun 11-4
Casa Cassara Buellton Mon, Wed,Thu 12-6:30 291 Valley Station Dr; 805-688-8691 Fri-Sun 11-6:30 Clos Pepe at Taste of Sta Rita Hills Thu-Sun 1505 E. Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 805 735-8774 11-5 Cold Heaven Cellars Buellton 92 Second Street, A; 805 686-1343 DAlfonso Curran Lompoc 4457 Santa Rosa Rd, 805 739-WINE DVine Lompoc 107 Ocean Ave; 805 735-8771 Fri-Mon 12-5 By Appt
FONTES & PHILLIPS Los Olivos Thu-Mon 11-5 2362 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805 688-2200 or by appt. Kaena Wine Los Olivos Fri-Sun 12-5 2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 107; 805 451-6037 or by appt. Lane Tanner Wines at Los Olivos Tasting Room 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 Longoria Wines Los Olivos 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 Daily 11-4:30
TASTE OF STA RITA HILLS Lompoc Thu-Sun 1505 E Chestnut Ave; 805 735-8774 11-5 Thorne Wines Buellton, poured at Avant Thur-Sun 35 Industrial Way; 805 686-0911 11-8 X
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Dierberg Estate/Star Lane Lompoc 1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430 Evening Land Vnyds Lompoc 1503 Chestnut Ave; 805 736-9596
Transcendeance Lompoc 313 North F Street; 805-689-5258
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Au Bon Climat at Taste of the Valleys 1672 Mission Drive; 805 937-9801 Su-Th 12-9 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Gainey Vineyard Santa Ynez 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 Happy Canyon Vnyds Santa Ynez 805-686-0850 Harrison Clarke Santa Ynez 805-892-9711 Imagine Wine Santa Ynez 3563 Numancia #103; 805-688-1769 Kalyra Winery Santa Ynez 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Refugio Ranch Santa Ynez 3790 Via Rancheros; 805-686-0840 Reeves Ranch Vineyard Santa Ynez 4000 W. Oak Trail Rd; 805 688-7245 Roblar Winery Santa Ynez 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 Sunstone Santa Ynez 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 Vogelzang Vineyard Happy Canyon 805 568-0900 Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara 813 Anacapa St; 805 966-9463 Carr Vineyards Santa Barbara 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985
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Silver Wines Santa Barbara 724 Reddick St; 805-963-3052 Summerland Summerland 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Whitcraft Winery Santa Barbara 36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-730-1680
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Baehner-Fournier Vineyard tasted at Wandering Dog 1539 Mission Dr, Solvang; 805-688-7118 Daily 11-7 Blackjack Ranch Solvang 2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 Buttonwood Farm Solvang 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 800-715-1404 CARIVINTAS WINERY Solvang 476 First St; 805 693-4331 Th-Mo 11-5 Daily 11-5 Sun-Wed 12-7 Thu-Sat 12-10
VENTURA COUNTY
Bella Victorian Vineyard Camarillo We-Th 11:30-7 2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800 Fr-Sat11:30-8, Su 11:30-4 Camarillo Custom Crush Camarillo 300 S. Lewis Rd, Ste C; 805-484-0597 Cantara Cellars Camarillo 126 N. Wood Rd, Ste 104; 805-484-9600 Casa Barranca Ojai 208 E. Ojai Ave; 805-640-1255 Giessinger Winery Fillmore 365 Santa Clara St; 805-524-5000 Herzog Wine Cellars Oxnard 3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-938-1560 Sat-Sun 11-5 Wed-Sun 11-5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Dascomb Cellars Solvang Mon, Thu, Fri 2-7 1659 Copenhagen Dr, C; 805 691-9175 Sat-Sun 12-7 Gioia - Solvang 805 689-7219 Harrison Clarke Wine - Solvang 2825 Tapadero Rd; 805 686-0850 LINCOURT VINEYARDS Solvang 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 LIONS PEAK VNYDS Solvang 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 Lucas & Lewellen Solvang 1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 Mission Meadow Solvang 1659 Copenhagen Dr, 805 693-1344 Presidio Vineyard Solvang 1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 Rideau Vineyard Solvang 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 Royal Oaks Solvang 1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 Rusack Vineyard Solvang 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 Sevtap Winery Solvang 1576 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-9200 Shoestring Winery Solvang 800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 By Appt By Appt Daily 10-5 Mon-Thu 11-7 Fri-Sun 11-9 Daily 11-6 Mon-Thur 11-5:30 extended hrs wknds Daily 11-6 Daily 10:30-5 Daily 10-5 Daily 11-5 Daily 11-8 Fri-Sat til 9 Fr-Su 10-4
Wed, Thu, Sun 12-6 Fri, Sat 12-8 Mon-Thur 11-5 Fri-Sun 11-6:30 Sun-Thu 10:30-9 Fri 10:30-5 Sat-Sun 11-6 Daily 10-9 Daily 11-5 Fri-Sun 11-6 And By Appt
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Magnavino Cellars Downtown Oxnard 961 N. Rice Ave; 805 938-2500 Ojai Beverage Co. & Tasting Rm Ojai 655 E. Ojai Ave; 805 646-1700 Old Creek Ranch Winery Ojai Valley 10024 Old Creek Rd; 805-649-4132 Rancho Ventavo Cellars Oxnard 741 South A Street, 805 483-8084
CONWAY FAMILY at Deep Sea Daily 11-7 217 G Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara; 805 618-1185 CORKS N CROWNS Santa Barbara 32 Anacapa St; 805-845-8600 Daily 11-6
COTTONWOOD CANYON TASTING ROOM

Come visit our new tasting room and experience our exceptional wines
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open Thu-sun 10:30-6 224 anacapa st, ste 1a, santa Barbara 805-963-1221
DEEP SEA TASTING RM Santa Barbara Daily 217 G Stearns Wharf; 805 618-1185 11-7 Giessinger Santa Barbara 212 State St; 805-568-0820 Grassini Family Santa Barbara 813 Anacapa St, #6; 805-897-3366 Mo-Th 12-7 Fr 12-7:30 Sa-Sun 11-8 Open 12-6pm Closed Tues-Wed X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
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SORT THIS OUT CELLARS Solvang Sun-Thu 10-7 1636 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-1717 Fri-Sat 10-10 Tastes of the Valleys Solvang 1672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111 Toccata (Mandolina) Wines Solvang 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 Su-Th 12-8 Fr-Sa 12-10 Daily 11-5:30
CELLAR 360 PASO ROBLES CIMARONE
Valley Vino Wine Bar & Merchant Solvang Sun-Thu 12-8 1557 Mission Dr; 805-691-9548 Fri-Sat 12-10X VIKING GARDEN CELLARS Solvang 448 Alisal Road, Suite E; 805 688-2670 Open until 9pm X X X
Jaffurs Wine Cellars Santa Barbara Win Fri-Mon 11-5 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 Sum Daily 11-5 Kalyra by the Sea Santa Barbara 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Kunin Wines Santa Barbara 28 Anacapa St, Suite A; 805 963-9633 Margerum Santa Barbara 813 Anacapa St; 805 966-9463 Municipal Wine Co Santa Barbara 28 Anacapa Street; 805 931-6864 Oreana Winery Santa Barbara 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Santa Barbara Winery Santa Barbara 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 Sanguis Wines Santa Barbara 8 Ashley Ave; 805 845-0920 Mo-Th 12-7 Fr-Su 12-8 Daily 11-6 Daily Noon-6 Daily 11-6 Daily 11-5 Daily 10 - 5 Fri-Mon By Appt
DEEP SEA CONWAY FAMILY FONTES & PHILLIPS HEARTHSTONE LIONS PEAK
Complimentary tasting with purchase Mention ad for discounts Double Down! 2 for 1 tasting with ad 10% off purchases with ad
WANDERING DOG WINE BAR Solvang 1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8ish William James at Taste of the Valleys 1672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111 Su-Th 12-8 Fr-Sa 12-10
SORT THIS OUT CELLARS
S A N TA YN E Z
Bridlewood Estate Santa Ynez 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 Carr Tasting Room Santa Ynez 3563 Numancia St, #101; 805-688-5757 Daily 10-5 Daily 11-6 X X X X X X X
TACKITT FAMILY VINEYARDS TOLOSA WINERY VIKING GARDEN
Scan QR Code for 2 for 1 tasting Free cheese plate, with ad Mention ad for complimentary reserve tasting
Central California Wines Santa Ynez Wed-Sun 12-5 3553 Sagunto St, Ste A; 805 691-4094 Fri-Sat 12-6
WILD HORSE WINERY & VINEYARDS
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