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WINE REGIONS
63 | CENTRAL COAST MAP 26 | SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY San Luis Obispo Wineries Map, 27 West Side Wineries: STANGER Vineyards, 19 Pleasant Valley Wineries, 29 Paso Robles Wineries Map, 32-33 Downtown Paso Robles Wineries, 32 34 | SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Northern Santa Barbara County Wineries Map, 35 . . . . . . . . Solvang Wineries: Lions Peak Vineyards, 40; Viking Garden Tasting Room, 41 Los Alamos: Bedford Winery, 42 Foxen Canyon Wineries: Rancho Siquoc, 43; Firestone Vineyards, 44 Santa Maria Valley, 46 Los Olivos Wineries: Cimarone Estate Wines, 48; Toretti Family Vineyard, 51 Lompoc Wine Ghetto: Palmina, 52 Santa Barbara: Conway Family Wines Deep Sea Tasting Room, 53
FEATURES
16 | ON THE COVER: CHAMISAL VINEYARDS Paving the Way in Edna Valley for 40 Years 18 | NINER WINE ESTATES Celebrating Summer with Wine, Food and Music 22 | SUMMERWOOD Paso Robles Wine Tasting at its Best 24 | TASTING ROOM: CASTORO CELLARS Celebrating 30 Years 28 | SUNSET SAVOR THE CENTRAL COAST 30 | PERFECT PAIRS Villa San-Juliette 31 | TASTING ROOM Opolo Vineyards 38 | CALIFORNIA WINE FESTIVAL A Tradition in Santa Barbara Celebrating 10 Years 37 | SOLVANGS THIRD WEDNESDAYS 46 | THE CHARDONNAY SYMPOSIUM 2013
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8 | WINEOLOGY by Len Napolitano What wines match best with Asian cuisine? 10 | WINE GROWING DECISIONS by Josh Stein If I Could Keep Time in a Barrel 12 | CALENDAR OF EVENTS San Luis Obispo County, 12 Santa Barbara County, 14 Ventura County, 15 21 | WINE COUNTRY DINING La Cosecha Bar & Restaurant 58 | WINERY LISTINGS Paso Robles, 58 San Luis Obispo, 60 Santa Maria/Foxen Canyon, 60 Los Alamos, 61 Los Olivos, 61 Lompoc/Buellton, 61 Solvang, 62 Santa Ynez, 62 Santa Barbara, 62 Ventura County, 62 62 | WINE COUNTRY DEALS & DISCOUNTS 63 | CENTRAL COAST MAP
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ESTATE WINE TASTING WEEKEND WINE & CHEESE FLIGHTS CHEF-TAUGHT COOKING CLASSES LIVE & LOCAL MUSIC SATURDAYS PASO ROBLES 2400 HIGHWAY 46 WEST t 805.239.2233 t OPEN DAILY, 10-5PM
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Certified in Wine by the Society of Wine Educators and the Wine & Spirits Education Trust, Len Napolitano is the author of Nose, Legs, Body! Know Wine Like The Back of Your Hand. Available on Amazon.com and at wineology.com. Follow Len on Twitter: @wineologist E mail your wine questions to: Len@wineology.com
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Do not be intimidated for any reason. That is rule number one (and there are very few real rules after that). For the most part, going wine tasting is about the easiest thing in the world, especially here in California where wineries and tasting rooms abound. You can find wineries specializing in red wines of all types, those that are famous for their white wines and others who pour sparkling wine. It is a matter of doing a little research and planning your day. Most tasting rooms open around 10 a.m. and close between 4:30 and 6 p.m. Before you start off pack a few essentials: Water (plenty of water) and something to snack on crackers or a baguette. Many wineries have picnic areas and there are plenty of delis and bakeries that can make up a lunch for you, or make your own. Which brings us to eating and drinking, the kind that doesnt directly involve wine. Be sure to nibble during the day and make sure you make time for lunch. Two tips: drink at least twice as much water as you do wine, and remember that you dont have to drink everything poured into your glass. There is a reason tasting bars have dump buckets and a pitcher of water to wash out your glass. That said, here are some tips that have proven to be helpful and are designed to help make the sensory adventure of wine tasting all the more enjoyable. Dont be afraid to ask questions. Time and time again I have heard knowledgeable winery workers say that there is no such thing as a stupid question, and they mean that. You can drink what you want, in the order you want. If you only like reds, say so; if you dont like sweet wines, speak up. But the idea of starting with whites, then going on to reds and then sweet wines is a good guide. Zinfandel is red. I am sure you know that but it never hurts to remind everyone. If there is a particular wine you want to try and it is not on the list, ask. There might be a bottle around that was opened for a trade tasting or by the winemaker. Most tasting rooms are happy to pour a little if you show enthusiasm. If you plan to take wine home with you, either in the car or on a plane, buy a cardboard box with Styrofoam wine inserts. Fill it during the day and this keeps wine from rolling around in the trunk. Check out the smaller wineries. It is a revelation. Take notes on the wines you most enjoyed. Take advantage of tours when the winery offers them, but keep in mind that they take anywhere from 20 minutes to well over an hour, so one a day is plenty. Buy wines that you can only find at the winery. These often include smaller (375 ml) bottles of limited production Ports or dessert wines. Dont buy a wine you can get at a supermarket back home. Youll pay more, and besides, whats the point? Look for tasting rooms in towns. Many of these are cooperative
tasting rooms, where in one place you might find wines from a dozen or more small-to-medium premium producers. They are scattered throughout the area and more are opening all the time. Dont give too much thought to ratings and vintages. Its like art: if you like it, its a good wine. It is as simple as that. Remember that you dont have to do the driving. It takes no more than a phone call to rent anything from a Town Car or restored classic convertible to stretch limos and a 20-passenger bus. All have drivers that will stow your wine for you and the local companies know the area. As to taking that wine home, ten people sharing one of those impossibly long limousines is fine and fun, but if you all plan to buy a couple of cases the trunk which is no bigger than a normal luxury cars is going to fill up fast and youre going to find yourself filling the interior floor with boxes and using cases of Cabernet as footrest. Tell the transportation company what you have in mind and listen to their advice. They know the territory and the people and personalities. Know your limits. If you get close to it let others taste and you can listen. It beats ending the day in a blur, and if need be calling a taxi is cheaper than the alternative. And if at a seated tasting, dont be afraid to leave a gratuity. Its more than worth the five or ten dollars to get wisdom and wine and a great time.
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JULY 14-15 Cambria Summer Fair Artists and craftspeople from all over California will be presenting their wares at the Cambria Veterans' Building parking lot. Admission is free and there will be a pancake breakfast available both days from 8-11am at the adjoining American Legion club house. Join them for a wonderful and interesting day in downtown Cambria! 9am-5pm, 805-296-9200, www.cambriachamber.org JULY 27 11th Annual "Great Kitchens of Cambria" Tour Self-guided. Starting information and map included with ticket. Eight kitchens in a wide range of styles plus many special features. Each kitchen offers visitors the chance to sample gourmet treats, beverages, wine tasting, view kitchen related demos & displays and enter drawings for prizes. Raffle tickets may be purchases at all locations for $1 each or six for $5. $35 advance, $40, 11am-3pm 805-927-2856, www.ffrpcambria.org JULY 27 Creekside Art Festival Please join Greenspace for the Creekside Art Festival. It will be located at the Greenspace Creekside Reserve (2264 Center St. in Cambria's historical East Village.) Local artist only, wine and beer for sale, a percentage of the art sales to benefit Greenspace. Free, 12-4pm, 805-927-2866, www.greenspacecambria.org AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2 Summer Art in the Park Vendors display a variety of arts and crafts in Morro Bay Park. Morro Bay Art Association 805-772-2504 AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 2 Labor Day Weekend Peddler's Faire Take a stroll along the many vendors selling antiques, homemade products, flea market items, clothing, jewelry and more. Bring an appetite too, whether you choose to satisfy it with delectables from visiting vendors or some of Cayucos' great eateries. 7am-4pm, Cayucos Creek Lot (between hardie Park and Ocean Ave.) www.cayucoschamber.com PASO ROBLES ONGOING MONTH OF JULY Castoro Cellars Art Exhibit July's featured artist Josh Kimball is an established California native photographer. Come and enjoy these scenic shots and enjoy some Dam Fine Wine! While immersed in college life at UC Santa Barbara, Josh Kimball began shooting images of anything and everything with no formal training and a basic SLR. Soon after graduating, a few of his images ran in leading publications, and what began as a hobby soon became a career path as dozens of national and international magazines, books, calendars and websites collectively published several hundred of his images. www.castorocellars.com ONGOING FIRST FRIDAYS First Fridays Sip-N-Sing at Doce Robles Join their staff at Doce Robles Winery the first Friday of every month for karaoke, sippin and sunsets. Enjoy wines by the glass at only $5 or pair with artisan cheeses and locally cured meats for just $10. Enjoy sipping one of their many delicious wines next to the vineyards. Wines will be sold by the glass and by the bottle. Sing and sip into the sunsets. 5:30-8pm, www.docerobles.com 805-227-4766 ONGOING FRIDAYS 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! www.hearthstonevineyard.com 805-238-2544 ONGOING FRIDAYS THOUGH JULY Sunset Happy Hour at Mondo Cellars Join them for their Friday Night Sunset happy hour... Every Friday through October, 5pm-Sunset. Wine by the glass and by the bottle. Enjoy live entertainment and reasonably priced gourmet catered appetizers. No cover charge. www.mondocellars.com July 5: Billy Foppiano of the Mighty Croondogs ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER Train Wreck Friday's At Pomar Junction Relax and unwind from a stressful week with Pomar Junction wines. BBQ Tri Tip or Pulled Pork Sandwiches available for purchase. Wines available to purchase by the bottle or glass. Enjoy a beautiful sunset over the vineyard and rolling hills with picturesque views. Event is complimentary to Parlour Club members or $10 general, 5:30-8:30pm, www.pomarjunction.com July 19th - Unfinished Business
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ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 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 AVA 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 www.wildhorsewinery.com, RSVP, 805-434-2541 ext. 15 ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 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 SATURDAYS Tours & Tastings at Eberle Winery VIP Tastings by appointment, $25, Complimentary cave tours every half hour www.eberlewinery.com, 805-238-9607 ONGOING Art Show at Castoro Cellars A different artist monthly. www.castorocellars.com, 805-238-0725 July: Josh Kimball 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 ONGOING 2013 Friday Fte at Silver Horse Winery Friday Fte is our monthly event held in the Silver horse Winery Gardens. Winemaker, Stephen Kroener, and his staff will prepare gourmet fare for you to enjoy while listening to great music and tasting fantastic wines. Fete Fridays are a great way to start off your weekend with a bang! Bring your lawn chairs, your friends, and your appetite. 5:30-8:30pm, $10-$15, 805-467-WINE www.silverhorse.com July 19 - Cuesta Ridge Mountain Boys ONGOING SATURDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 31 Live Music Saturdays at Broken Earth Winery Every Saturday from June 1 to August 31 they will be having music outside their tasting room. Wine for sale by the glass or bottle. 1-5pm, Complimentary 805-239-2562, www.brokenearthwinery.com ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER Paso Summer Concert Series at Calcareous Vineyard Rock out on top of the world at the Calcareous Summer Concert Series. Guests can indulge in wine by the glass or bottle as well as Food & Wine Pairings. 6-9pm, $15 per person, 805-239-0289, www.calcareous.com ONGOING THIRD THURSDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER Summer Sunset Concert at Pear Valley Join them for this complimentary concert on their patio. Bring a picnic and enjoy the scenery. Pear Valley wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle. 5:30-8:30pm, 805-237-2861, www.pearvalley.com 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 SUNDAYS Live Music at Sculpterra Live entertainment sponsored by "Songwriters At Play." 1-4pm, free, www.sculpterra.com
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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 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 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 SAN LUIS OBISPO ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 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 FRIDAYS THROUGH AUGUST 30 Food Truck Fridays at Tolosa Winery Start the weekend off with Food Truck Friday on the Tolosa patio. Guests will enjoy live music along with wine and food available for purchase. www.tolosawinery.com JULY 11 Wine Club Pick up Party at Tolosa Winery Enjoy a cheese pairing with the first release of our 2011 "Pure" Chardonnay and a food pairing with their new release of 2011 Merlot. RSVP 805-782-0500, email info@tolosawinery.com, Complimentary for wine club members, up to a party of two. Guest fee: $20 non-member, refundable with Wine Club sign-up 5:30-7:30pm, www.tolosawinery.com JULY 13 Chamisal Vineyards 40th Anniversary Celebration Join them in celebrating their 40 year anniversary! Celebrate Chamisal Style with the release of their exclusive 40th Anniversary Chardonnay, made from the original Chamisal Clone! Make sure to come and chat-it-up with the winemakers and pivotal figures from Chamisals history. Enjoy great music and a beautiful meal served family style by Chef Jeff Scott. It is going to be an amazing time full of good wine, food and great friends! Complimentary Chamisal 40th Anniversary glass included with ticket price. 5-8pm, $65 Club Member (up to 4 tickets at Club Price), $75, RSVP by July 1 to christined@chamisalvineyards.com, www.chamisalvineyards.com AUGUST 3 5th Annual Lobsterfest at Chamisal Vineyards Winery 5:30-8:30pm, 805-541-9463, www.chamisalvineyards.com AUGUST 24-25 Stone Soup Musical Festival This annual event is one of Grover Beach's largest! Enjoy diverse samples of music in a fun, family environment. There will be a salsa contest, a health fair, activities for kids from the Exploration Station and lots of vendor booths at the Ramona Garden Park Center location! Free, Saturday 10am-9pm Sunday 11am-5pm, www.slowine.com
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ONGOING EVERY OTHER SATURDAY at Avant Tapas and Wine www.avantwines.com, 805-686-4742 JULY 6 Foley Estates Pork and Pinot BBQ BBQ pairing different presentations of pork with Foley Estates Pinot Noir. 12-3pm, 805-737-6222, www.foleywines.com LOS OLIVOS/FOXEN CANYON JULY 13 2nd Annual Bastille Day Celebration at Coghlan Vineyard and Jewelers Celebrate Bastille Day, Los Olivos-style, in the beautiful gardens of Coghlan Vineyard and Jewelers! Each guest will receive a souvenir wine glass, which will allow them to sample the pours from 12 wineries paired along with tasty offerings from restaurants, caterers, and a chocolatier. Enjoy live music performed by the So What Kombo jazz quartet and live entertainment provided by Judeens Middle Eastern Dance Studio under shady trees, while kicking up your heels with fine wine, fine friends, and fine food! Early-bird $55, $65 12-3pm, www.losolivosca.com AUGUST 10 Dinner in the Vineyard at Stolpman Vineyards Join the Stolpman's for an extraordinary night of amazing Food, Wine & Friends! Family Style Dinner under their Giant California Oak. Wine club members $125pp, guests $150pp, 4-8pm, www.stolpmanvineyards.com SANTA BARBARA 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 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 JULY 18-20 10th Annual California Wine Festival Wine, food, music, sun and sea. Experience the quintessential California wine tasting and enjoy hundreds of California's finest vintage wines, delicious gourmet foods and lively music. Discover new wines at every festival, find a new favorite and pair it with a dizzying variety of fresh gourmet appetizers like artisan breads, cheeses, olive oils and so much more. Enjoy an afternoon of unlimited fun, food and music at the biggest wine festival under the sun! www.californiawinefestival.com JULY 26-28 Urban Wine Trail's 2nd Annual Passport Weekend They invite guests to sip their way along the Urban Wine Trail while enjoying a weekend of wine, food and fun in the Santa Barbara sunshine. Take advantage of special opportunities to meet winemakers, enjoy exclusive tastings and receive discounts on bottle purchases! Passport Includes: logo glass, tasting at all UWT member tasting rooms, 10% discount on wine purchases, SB Pedicab & Urban Wine Trolley transportation between wineries. Tickets $75 on or after July 1st, www.urbanwinetrailsb.com Central Coast Tasting Series
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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 JULY 27 A Taste of Camarillo Wine Auction Gala & Dinner Presented by Meadowlark Service League, this special event is held at the amazing Red Barn at the Camarillo Ranch. It includes a live auction of fine and rare wines and other enticing items plus a gourmet dinner and live music. Red Barn at the Camarillo Ranch, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo. 5-9pm Reservations required. $70, www.meadowlarkserviceleague.com JULY 28 Meadowlark Service Leagues 26th Annual A Taste of Camarillo Wine & Food Festival Spend an afternoon sampling fine wines & gourmet foods. Enjoy live entertainment, boutique shopping, silent auction and cash opportunity drawing. Tickets include all food, wine and entertainment. Purchase a weekend pass and save! Only $145! Adolfo Camarillo Ranch house, 201 Camarillo Ranch Road, Camarillo. 1-4pm, Tickets are $85 prior to the event $95 at the door, www.meadowlarkserviceleague.com
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CHAMISAL VINEYARDS
Paving the Way in Edna Valley for 40 Years
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This year marks the 40th anniversary of Chamisal Vineyards, a milestone that we are honored to celebrate with our extended family of employees, neighbors and customers. In 1973 Chamisal became the first winery to plant vines in Edna Valley, a gamble that paved the way for one of the most renowned and beautiful wine regions of California. Our roots here are deep, and as we reflect on the past, we are honored to build on this foundation, continuing the legacy of careful vineyard nurturing and inspired winemaking that is the essence of Chamisal Vineyards.
History
Chamisal was the first vineyard planted in the Edna Valley appellation. It was developed by the Goss family, who named the estate for the fragrant Chamise, a native white-flowered shrub that thrived on the property. The vineyard went dormant several years later but was purchased in the early 1990s by a visionary who recognized its near perfect combination of soil and climate and potential for producing incredible wine grapes. Renamed Domaine Alfred, the vineyard was replanted to a wide range of clones across five grape varieties mainly variations of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay but also Grenache, Syrah and Pinot Gris. When we took ownership of the estate in 2008, we decided to restore the original name Chamisal Vineyards to honor its place in Edna Valley history and especially its importance to our core identity. It is this exceptional vineyard that allows us to make our bold and distinctive wines.
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complete expression of each particular wine grape as well as the natural characteristics of our historic vineyard.
Winemaking
Led by Winemaker Fintan du Fresne, a native of New Zealand whose first crush at Chamisal was in 2006, our winemaking philosophy encompasses a natural approach that is all about bringing our special vineyard to life. All vineyard work is done by hand. During harvest, we take as many as four passes through each block to ensure the fruit is picked at ideal ripeness. We ferment and age each lot separately, tailoring our winemaking, such as the kind of French oak we use, to highlight the characteristics unique to each particular clone and vineyard block. From our painstaking work in the field to the careful handcrafting of our wine, our style is about allowing each varietal to shine, expressing our vineyards naturally bold and complex flavors.
Vineyard
Located half-way between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Edna Valley is recognized as one of the premier Chardonnay and Pinot Noir growing regions in California. With the Pacific Ocean a mere few miles away, the coastal fog and breezes create one of the states longest growing seasons, extending the amount of time grapes hang on the vine to develop flavor. Combining this climate with the calcareous and volcanic soils of the Chamisal Vineyard, the result is fruit with exceptional flavor and wines with intensity and concentration, balanced by good acidity.
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Our wines extraordinary flavor and complexity come largely from our vineyards diverse clonal selection. With 25 different clones of five different varietals, our clonal diversity provides us with a subtle yet distinct spectrum of flavors from which to create our final blends. The resulting wines are nuanced and complex, capturing the
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PEACHY CANYON WINERY 1480 North Bethel Road, Templeton Open Daily 10-5:30 and by appointment 805-239-1918 www.peachycanyon.com We're celebrating 25 years of amazing winemaking at Peachy Canyon, where we've been making Paso Robles wine history since 1988. Come enjoy our award-winning estate Zinfandels alongside exciting small lot blends. We're proud to be Westside originals.
VENTEUX VINEYARDS 1795 Las Tablas, Templeton Open Daily 10-5 and by appointment 805-369-0127 www.venteuxvineyards.com From soil to bottle, our hands-on approach allows us to uphold the highest level of care in all aspects of the winemaking process. Our extremely small productions of Rhne wines showcase a style of balance, elegance, and finesse. Picnic on the porch of the farmhouse and taste our hand-crafted wines in the elegant and inviting tasting room.
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PASO ROBLES Thomas Hill Organics 1305 Park St; 805.226.5888 Villa Creek 1144 Pine St; 805.238.3000 Enoteca 206 Alexa Ct; 805.238.2834 Bistro Laurent 1202 Pine St; 805.226.8191 Artisan 1401 Park St; 805.237.8084 Paso Inn and Steakhouse 1103 Spring St; 805.238.2660 il Cortile 608 12th St; 805.226.0300 Buona Tavola 943 Spring St; 805.237.0600 La Cosecha 835 12th St; 805-237-0019 SAN LUIS OBISPO Novo 726 higuera St; 805.543.3986 Firestone Grill 1001 higuera; 805.783.1001 Cafe Roma 1020 Railroad Ave; 805.541.6800 Mamas Meatball 570 higuera St; 805.544.0861 Palazzo Giuseppes 1010 Court St; 805.541.9922 Luna Red 1009 Monterey St; 805.540.5243 MORRO BAY Dorns 801 Market Ave; 805.772.4415 PISMO BEACH Steamers 1601 Price St; 805.773.4711 Giuseppes 891 Price St; 805.773.2870
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SANTA YNEZ VALLEY Hitching Post 3325 Point Sal Rd, Casmalia; 805.937.6151 Steakhouse Hitching Post II 406 E highway 246, Buellton; 805.688.0676 Steakhouse Full of Life Flatbread 225 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4400 American and Pizza Bell Street Market 406 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4609 American/Cafe Cafe Quackenbush 458 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.5181 American/Cafe Brothers Restaurant at Matteis Tavern 2350 Railway Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.4820 New American Los Olivos Cafe Petros 2860 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.7788 Greek American Cuisine The Ballard Inn 2436 Baseline Ave, Ballard; 805.688.7770 French/Asian Fusion Trattoria Grappolo 3687 Sagunto St # C, Santa Ynez; 805.688.6899 Italian Root 246 420 Alisal Road, Solvang; 805.686. 8681 Contemporary American Cuisine Avant Tapas & Wine 35 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805.686.4742 Contemporary American/Small Plates Sissys Uptown Cafe 112 South I Street, Lompoc; 805.735.4877 Traditional American Cuisine CITY OF SANTA BARBARA Julienne 138 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805.845.6488 Contemporary American Cuisine The Shell sh Company 230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara; 805.966.6676 Seafood The Wine Cask 813 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara; 805.966.9463 Contemporary American Olio Pizzeria 11 W Victoria St. Ste. 21, Santa Barbara; 805.899.2699 Italian Cuisine Bouchon 9 West Victoria St, Santa Barbara; 805.730.1160 Wine Country Cuisine CaDario 37 East Victoria St, Santa Barbara; 805.884.9419 Italian Cuisine Arigato 1225 State St, Santa Barbara; 805.965.6074 Japanese Cuisine The Stonehouse 900 San Ysidro Ln, Montecito; 805.565.1724 Contemporary American VENTURA COUNTY Le Petit Cafe Bakery 1591 Spinnaker Dr #112, Ventura; 805.642.1191 French Sugar Beets 455 South A St, Oxnard; 805.240.7777 New American Cuisine
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sconces provide a clean edge and demonstrate our commitment to local artisans. La Cosecha Restaurant is located at 835 12th Street, Suite A, and will be open for lunch Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., brunch Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., dinner Sunday through Thursday, 5:00 to 10:00 p.m., and dinner Friday and Saturday, 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with a late night menu 11:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Please visit www.LaCosechaBR.com or call (805) 237-0019 for more information.
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Danish Favorites, German, American Classics, & Tasty Mexican Dishes Largest Tap Beer Selection in Town Pet Friendly Patio | Open Daily
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SUMMERWOOD
Paso Robles Wine Tasting at its Best
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SUMMERWOOD WINERY & INN Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Spring/Summer 2175 Arbor Rd., Paso Robles (805) 227-1365 Winery l (805) 227-1111 Inn www.summerwoodwine.com Facebook: SummerWood Winery & Inn
SummerWood Winery has long been one of Highway 46 Wests most renowned estates. Passing by the property on the corner of Arbor Road, one can see major changes in the works. That is the SummerWood Inn receiving a complete renovation. Across the street, however, the Tasting Room is open for business and provides a tranquil park-like setting for Paso Robles wine tasting at its best. Pulling into the parking lot is immediately calming, with the inviting visage of building and mature trees that offer ample shade. A lovely brick path leads guests to the tasting room through French doors. Upon entering, guests are welcomed by a comfortable lounge area with sofas and oversized chairs in front of a wood-burning fireplace. The tasting room includes a display of thoughtfully selected wine accessories and seasonal gift merchandise. The tasting bar can accommodate plenty of wine tasters while offering an intimate experience to each group. SummerWood is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and offers a wide selection of wine for sampling. Guests are welcome to choose five wines for only a $5 fee. A new addition to the white wines is the 2012 Grenache Blanc. The wine is crisp and full of green apple with a zesty finish a perfect summer sipper. The newest
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release in the reds is the always-popular Vin Rouge. This 2010 vintage is a wonderfully balanced, backyard BBQ or picnic wine. A standout red is the flagship Rhone blend, Diosa. The wine is exquisitely elegant and perfectly aged. SummerWoods tasting room also has a small deli case which holds cheeses, salamis and non alcoholic beverages so that guests can enjoy accoutrements while relaxing on the charming brick patio on the back of the tasting room. The patio, which overlooks an estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah vineyard, is open to the public. Now for the exciting news - the SummerWood Inn will be open for business in late August! The renovation will result in a warm inviting interior with a modern edge. The theme of the Inn is the idea of culinary style. Included in each day of a stay is a gourmet breakfast, two hours of hors doeuvres in the afternoon, and dessert with turn down service. Each of the nine rooms is named after a grape variety that is grown on the property. The Inn will be available for private parties, including showers, corporate events and weddings. The adjacent vineyard will be replanted in Spring of 2014 with varieties carefully selected for the terroir of the property, with the winery working towards Sustainability in Practice (SIP) certification. SummerWood will be the host venue for the Rhone Rangers Hot Tuesday Varietal Nights tasting on July 30th, where 15 Paso Robles wineries will feature their Grenache Blanc paired with small bites of food. An interactive sensory display and educational component is included. For more information about SummerWoods Tasting Room, Inn, or Events, visit summerwoodwine.com.
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CASTORO CELLARS
Celebrating 30 Years
BY MELISSA ChAVEZ
Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 1315 North Bethel Road, Templeton CA 1-888-DAM -FINE | www.castorocellars.com
Upcoming Events
July 14: The Belmores July 20: John Jorgenson August 3: Oliver Mtukudzi & The Black Spirits August 11: Luke Byron Band August 17: Christopher Williams & Dulcie Taylor August 31/September 1: Beaverstock
Castoro Cellars is buzzing with activity these days and its a wonderful time to stop by the Tasting Room. Inside, a friendly and helpful staff greets visitors. They can guide you toward the newest and most popular releases. Be prepared to linger, too, and pet the cat. Theres even a comfy sitting area by the stone fireplace and displays of select home, gourmet food items and winerelated gadgets collected from both home and abroad, perfect for giving with a bottle of Castoro. Their Tempranillo Whale Rock 2011 is back. Explosive in flavor with bright fruit, this wine made from Certified Organic grapes is a huge hit in the tasting room. Other popular releases are the Malbec 2010 (tinged with spice), Carignane Whale Rock 2011 (earthy and smoky), and the Zinfandel Whale Rock 2010 (very jammy, full-bodied and quintessentially Paso Robles). Perfect for warm weather and a big hit among Castoro fans is their Brut Champenoise. This refreshing 60/40 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir has won over the locals and earned Double Gold at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. This brut was created in the mthode style, or second fermentation, to make for a satisfying mouth feel of fine bubbles along with tastes of grapefruit. Castoro Cellars wines carry the distinction of SIP-certification, or Sustainability in Practice, with more than a third of 687 total acres certified organic. Not only do they produce their own wines sustainably, they have planted cork trees at the winery. If you have not yet enjoyed Castoro Cellar concerts, do not hesitate to make plans for a return visit and order tickets. The grounds outside the Tasting Room are relaxed, intimate, especially romantic by night, and a favorite venue of top performers. Their wine taste offerings are most generous. Try three for free or seven for just $3. The cost is waived with any bottle purchase. Bringing a group? The Tasting Room can easily accommodate twelve or more for $5 each. Just give them a call or email ahead of time to make your reservation. Castoro Cellars Tasting Room, 1315 North Bethel Road in Templeton, is open daily, 10:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Call 888-DAM-FINE (326-3463), email events@castorocellars.com or visit www.castorocellars.com.
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The theme this year is Time to Play, which attendees can experience through hands-on activities throughout the event from fun adventure tours and tastings to demonstrations on food, wine and travel. Adventure tours, have been expanded into two days, taking place Sept. 26-27. Tours range from a behind-the-scenes tour of Hearst Castle, wine blending classes and touring an abalone farm to planting vines at a vineyard, a cowboy adventure and golfing on the beach. Just $65. Visitors can enjoy a new Friday evening event, Sunset on the Sand in Pismo Beach, where the pages of Sunsetthe ultimate guide to living in the Westwill come to life with extraordinary style. Sunset experts will demonstrate how to make a delicious Sunset on the Sand cocktail with herbs from your garden, followed by exceptional farm-to-table cuisine celebrating the bounty of the region and served at friendly communal tables, all paired with outstanding vintages selected by Sunset Wine Editor Sara Schneider. Participants will savor the new Saturday evening event, Sunset in
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Always a sell-out, the magical opening evening, Sunset at Hearst Castle, returns. Savor the Pacific sunset, paired with medalwinning wines from the 2013 Sunset International Wine Competition, and farm-to-table delights from Chef Meagan Loring of the acclaimed Lido Restaurant at Dolphin Bay. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit Friends of Hearst Castles efforts to restore the magnificent 16th-century Spanish Madjar coffered ceiling in Hearst Castles Morning Room. (Last years event raised over $20,000 for this important project.). The Main Event at Santa Margarita Ranch will take place Sept. 2829 and will feature guest chefs, winemakers, farmers, artisan food purveyors and the sounds of local bands in the Estrada Gardens. Tickets to the main event, which includes all tastings, farm-totable and travel and adventure stage demonstrations, costs $100 in May for a weekend pass, and later goes up to $150. Day passes will sell for $85. Purchase tickets at www.savorcentralcoast.com. Ticketholders to the main weekend event can access limitedseating seminars with celebrity chefs at Chef Central and winemakers at Winemaker Central for just $25 each. Hotel weekend packages, giving guests an irresistible chance to stay longer at a lower rate and enjoy everything from wine tasting to outdoor recreation along the soul-stirring coastline. Find out the latest ticket and hotel offerings at www.savorcentralcoast.com.
the Vineyard at Vina Robles, featuring specially prepared foods and award-winning wines and outstanding live music in a brand-new amphitheatreall while surrounded by the beauty of Paso Robles wine country. New Travel & Adventure Stage with presentations by Sunset travel experts. New Farm-to-Table Stage with presentations by regional chefs and purveyors. New SAVOR Run takes place Sept. 29 at Mission Plaza, downtown San Luis Obispo. The event, produced by the Central Coast Cancer Challenge, features a 5K or 10K walk/run and a fastest mile challenge through the streets of charming San Luis Obispo, including a gourmet pancake breakfast to follow.
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Perfect Pairs
BY ALEXANDRA CHARSLEY
Shellfish Paella Risotto Paired with the Villa San-Juliette 2011 Reserve Albario
Summer is here and its a great time to discover new foods and wines that are great for sharing with friends and this dish gives you that wow factor. Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that has loads of fresh seafood and is one of those lovely Sunday afternoon meals that fills the house with delightful aromas that you cant wait to taste. I look forward to lighter wines and the VSJ 2011 Reserve Albario is perfectly paired with this Shellfish Paella Risotto. This recipe is from Bon Apptit and delivers on taste and presentation. There are so many different variations of paella and I appreciated how easy this recipe was to make since other versions need a three or four hour cook time. The key is using the best ingredients you can find. Fresh saffron is a must for providing that beautiful color and added punch of flavor to the dish. The VSJ 2011 Reserve Albario has sensational, perfumed layers of ripe peaches, candied lime and Asian pears. There is a good grapefruit acidity that balances the generous weight of this wine along with the shellfish. The Albario is from the neighboring AVA, Edna Valley, where the maritime influences mirror that of the varietals place of origin, Rias Baixas, Spain. Visitors who venture out into the San Miguel hills get their first glimpse of the Villa as they crest the first range of rolling hills. On arrival at the tasting room visitors are struck by the sheer beauty of the grounds and 14,000 square foot estate. The Tasting Room is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy a tasting of their current release wines or challenge yourself and friends with a So You Think You Can Taste? Wine Flight. Four reserve wines are poured blind and if you can identify all four wines, the tasting is free! Villa San-Juliette also offers a daily selection of Small Bites to enhance your wine tasting experience. These small bites are prepared to complement their wines and may be enjoyed in the tasting room or on the patio where you can enjoy the expansive views from the terrace. Your stay would not be complete without a leisurely stroll around the estate and vineyards. Schedule a tour to learn about their history, vision, and what is happening in the vineyard at this time of year. Wine flights, artisanal cheeses and meats, and the spectacular views found at Villa San-Juliette offers the perfect setting for spending an afternoon in wine country.
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OPOLO VINEYARDS
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OPOLO VINEYARDS Open Sunday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 7110 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles CA 93446 (805) 238-9593 | www.opolo.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/OpoloWine
Wine connoisseurs who pay a visit to Opolo Vineyards in Paso Robles, are sure to mention two of the things that make the tasting room memorable - the quality of the wines and the friendly service. These attributes make patrons come back again and again for a taste of some of Opolos most popular wines, including the Mountain Zinfandel and the Sangiovese. What makes the Opolo tasting room special is the relaxed atmosphere and the emphasis on customer service. There is an indoor area with a bar, posters on the walls and t-shirts and other items for sale, and an outdoor patio with a view overlooking the rolling hills of the vineyard. Its a lovely way to spend a summers day. Patrons who visit Opolos tasting room often mention the friendliness of the servers. This is no accident. Chance Hochschild, wine club and marketing manager, said that customer service is of the utmost importance. We want to have the appropriate number of servers, and make sure everyone is treated in a friendly manner. During your visit to the tasting room, you might find yourself chatting with one of Opolos owners, Rick Quinn or Dave Nichols. They might tell you the story of how two friends bought adjoining vineyards, and a wine label was born. Right now, Opolos tasting room is featuring a 2011 Pinot Grigio, a 2011 Maestro (a Rhone blend of Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah and Counoise), a 2010 Syrah, a 2010 Tempranillo, and 2009 Mountain Zinfandel. While Opolos wine tasting list includes five varieties of reds and whites, servers can also offer patrons a sampling of the types available only to members of Opolos wine club. This summer there will be two new wines available in the tasting room, including a Chardonnay in July and a Zinfandel in September. The Chardonnay tastes amazing, Hochschild said. At Opolo, the tasting room experience is enhanced by food and wine pairings. There is an outdoor barbecue and wood fired oven in which Opolo employees prepare sausages and pizzas for patrons. Opolos menu includes a pear pizza with goat cheese, caramelized onions, and mozzarella. This items suggested pairing is a glass of Albario. The menu also features some food that is a little bit different. Visitors can order Cevapi wraps (Cevapi is a dish of grilled meat, similar to a kebab, which is a traditional dish found in southeastern Europe). Opolos tasting room, located at 7110 Vineyard Drive in Paso Robles, is open Sunday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Tasting, limited to just 500 lucky ticketholders, this is the toughest ticket in town! Californias best winemakers dust off their rare and reserve level bottles in a wine-lovers fantasy night of sipping the GOOD STUFF! Some wines being poured are impossible to buy! no longer in distribution or on allocation. Some are proprietors reserves or end-of-vintage wines. A sparkling champagne reception greets guests who will then be treated to Napa trophy cabs, rare bottles from Sonoma, the high Sierras, Californias Central Coast, Santa Barbara Countys best and more. Top chefs from Santa Barbaras most popular restaurants will prepare amazing hot and cold gourmet
appetizers while live jazz keeps things super cool. The charming oldworld carousel at Chase Palm Park Plaza provides the backdrop for this romantic summer night under the stars. Saturday, July 20, 12:00-4:00 p.m. Beachside Food & Wine Fest This everpopular wine event will hit Santa Barbaras sun-splashed beachside location for a day of sun, sea, wine, food and music. Literally hundreds of premium California wines are served up along with the best of the regional microbreweries, local top chefs and food purveyors and vendors of all things related to wine. A Tickets are available on the Festivals website (www.californiawinefestival.com).
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If youre looking for a fun and relaxed place to taste wines from small-lot vintners in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, Viking Garden Cellars is the place for you! Located across the patio from Viking Garden Restaurant, this beautiful wine lounge offers a red or white flight of five different wines for only $12. You may also enjoy your wine by the glass or the bottle. Gourmet cheese plates with four delicious cheeses, olives and crackers selected to pair beautifully with the featured wines are available. Guests can choose to enjoy their experience at the bar or on the lovely outdoor patio. Viking Garden Cellars is one of the few wine lounges that welcomes children, whether they have two or four legs. So if you are in Solvang with children or pets VGC is a great stop. Viking Garden Cellars also features many craft beers such as HeBrew, Unita and Green Flash just to name a few. A couple musttries are the two incredibly fresh, house beers: Husets Ol Mork, an Oatmeal Stout, and the Blonde Ale, Husets Ol Lys. Other great beers from sour to fruity are here. Of course the 17 tap beers from the restaurant are served in the VGC. Had enough wine or beer for the day? A few tasty hard ciders to quench your thirst are available. For those interested in something unique and non-alcoholic, try the fire brewed gourmet sodas made by Sprecher. Theyre sweetened with honey and cane sugar, and are 100% natural, gluten free, kosher and delicious! Beginning on July 4, Viking Garden Cellars will also feature various local musicians during their Summer Music Program on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. There are also several opportunities to meet and taste with some of the local
winemakers whose wines are featured in the lounge. Check the website for a schedule of upcoming events. Viking Garden Cellars is open Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 9:00 p.m. Located at 448 Alisal Road, Suite E, Solvang CA 93463. They sit back from the sidewalk between Viking Garden Restaurant and Birkholms Bakery. For more information, please call (805) 688-2670 or visit their website at www.vikinggardencellars.com.
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BEDFORD WINERY For the adventurous that seek the uncommon, go to Bedford Winery. Along with barrel fermented Chardonnays and signature Syrahs, there is always the surprise of lesser known varietals. 448 Bell St, Los Alamos, CA 93440 (805) 344-2107 | www.bedfordwinery.com Daily 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. BELL STREET FARM EATERY & MARKET Bell Street Farm is a culinary destination in Santa Barbara County wine country. This delicious eatery/market is located in Los Alamos, California and is surrounded by gorgeous vineyards and farmland. With the freshest cuisine and comfortable design, Bell Street Farm is the perfect place to enjoy a meal, snack or a wine tasting. 406 Bell Street, Los Alamos, California 93440 (805) 344-4609 Open Fri, Sat, Sun and Monday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. CAFE QUACKENBUSH A full service coffee house & cafe paired with the Art Brut Gallery of fine art and antiques, located in the historic Los Alamos General Store 458 Bell Street, Los Alamos (805) 344-4440 | www.GeneralStoreCa.com Tuesday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CASA DUMETZ WINES Casa Dumetz started in 2004 with a patch of raw earth, a bucket of grapevines and grit. We are committed to producing authentic wine. Come visit our tasting room in historic Los Alamos! 448 Bell Street, Suite B, Los Alamos www.casadumetzwines.com | (805) 344-1900 Open Thursday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. MARTIAN RANCH & VINEYARD Martian Ranch & Vineyard is a biodynamic vineyard and winery established in 2008. Located on the scenic Alisos Canyon Road, we offer an eclectic array of wines, produced from our estate vineyard. 9110 Alisos Canyon Rd, Los Alamos | Daily 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. www.martianvineyard.com | (805) 344-1804
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For the adventurous that seek the uncommon and are captivated by character, go to Bedford Winery in Los Alamos. Along with barrel fermented Chardonnays and signature Syrahs, there are also surprises. One may discover lesser known varietals such as Mourvdre, Cabernet Franc or dry Riesling. You might taste a wellaged library selection. After more than 30 years in the field, winemaker Stephan Bedford is still full of enthusiasm. He enjoys the hands-on mechanics of winemaking. Using time-honored techniques, he creates wines with personality and depth. Eclectic, off-beat and forgotten varietals fuel his passion and creativity. His limited edition wines are available primarily at the tasting room, which is open daily from 11 am to 5 pm, sometimes longer depending on the season. The tasting rooms rustic ambience invites you to focus in on the wines and encourages dialog on a variety of topics with the well-read Bedford staff. A generous garden courtyard is well suited for a relaxed picnic. This is what wine tasting should be: wines that are not main stream, an unrushed, intimate atmosphere and great conversation. Bedford Winery is also known for out of the ordinary events. From Mushrooms Gone Wild and historical readings with era specific food, to original theatrical presentations by the talented Bedford Players; plan on enlightened stimulation, smiling and thinking while sipping Bedford wine. Take the path less traveled and visit tiny downtown Los Alamos. This quirky but friendly town harkens back to a bygone era, and now its attracting maverick business owners and artists. It offers the perfect laid back setting to enjoy your ultimate wine experience.
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Rancho Sisquoc Winery is one of the oldest wineries in Santa Barbara County having started growing grapes in 1968 with Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling. Today it is still a family owned winery and their 310 acres of vineyards overlooking the Sisquoc River are home to unique micro-climates which allow them to grow diverse varieties such as including, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and the obscure German grape Sylvaner. To the Chumash Indians who once lived on this land the word Sisquoc meant a gathering place and wine seekers still gather down a long dirt road amid lush green pastures and fruit trees at the winery tasting room, truly getting a feeling of early California. The vineyards are warmer than vineyards in the lower Santa Maria Valley, but Rancho Sisquoc is cooler than the Santa Ynez Valley just 20 miles south due to what is known as the transverse range; coastal mountains which running west-east, not north-south, that bring cool winds and fog inland from the Pacific Ocean, tempering the vines. Winemaker Alec Franks abides by a simple philosophy for the 18,000 cases he makes; create high quality wines in limited quantities, and offer them at a reasonable price. Tasting fees are $8 for
any six wines from their wine list and there are usually a dozen wines to choose from, and a stemless logo glass is included. You can bring a picnic to the beautiful and quiet grounds any time you like. Rancho Sisquoc is truly a throwback to another time. The rustic wood tasting room is located at 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd. near Santa Maria. They are open Monday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact them at www.ranchosisquoc.com, or (805) 934-4332.
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Firestone Vineyard was one of the first commercial estate vineyards planted in Santa Barbara and true to that progressive thinking, they continue to look forward with new wines, new markets and a commitment to making the best wines in Santa Barbara County. The Firestone name is probably familiar to most people; they were the family that created Firestone tires. Today winemaker Paul Warson, who came on board at Firestone after 14 years making wine in the Napa Valley, is putting his own stamp on Firestones aromatic white wines and their traditional Bordeaux reds. Warson oversees over 400 acres of grapevines which translates to about 100,000 cases of wine each year, making them a major player in Santa Barbara County. Its been a whirlwind threeand-a-half years since I took over the winemaking here at Firestone Vineyards, Warson says. It seems that we need to move faster and faster to stay in the same place, or keep up with the latest accomplishments for that matter. We have received some terrific accolades from the media and press in the last year which has gone a long way in expanding Firestone into new markets. And Firestone is also one of the few wineries in the area who offer complimentary public tours daily at 11:15 a.m., 1:15 and 3:15 p.m. After the 30-minute in-depth tour you can picnic outside on the verdant lawns and see for yourself the vineyards which have been
planted on a series of mesas, which have gravelly sub-soils, perfect for keeping the vines healthy and well-drained. The vineyards sites are ideally oriented to capture the sun and breezes for perfect exposure to maximize the grape flavors. At the winery things are busier than ever, says Warson. Last year saw the inaugural release of Proximity 26, our flagship red wine. In the next few weeks Paul says he will be bottling the 2010 vintage of Proximity 26, and a new addition to the Firestone family, Proximity 26 Cabernet Sauvignon. As usual our wine club releases continue to highlight our tasting room only wines, notably our Reserve Chardonnay, Clone 174 Syrah and our Cabernet Franc, Warson adds. So if youre a newbie wine lover or a confident connoisseur you will find wines that are compatible with your personal tastes. The spacious tasting room is replete with soft wood tones, and tiled floors, reminiscent of a ranch house with views out to one of their vineyards. The tasting room also offers a plethora of gift items in addition to wine. Their bottle prices range from $15 to $60, with a vast majority being under $25. Their Firestone Concert Series, which are normally held every Friday starting in May until the end of September 2013, and are the
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ideal way to spend clear warm summer nights in Santa Barbara wine country under the stars with good tunes and great friends. The concerts run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and are free to attend and all the current releases of Firestone wine are available for purchase throughout the event. Big Toms BBQ is on hand with tri-tip sandwiches, pulled pork sandwiches, burritos, tacos and more so you wont go hungry. But all the busyness isnt reserved for the winery only. We are currently redeveloping 16 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and a little bit of Malbec, says Warson. Winemaker, Paul Warson This holds promise for the next time you visit. Firestone Vineyard is located at 5017 Zaca Station Rd. They are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact Firestone at (805) 688-3940, or www.firestonewine.com.
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local, artisan jams, jellies and pickles at Succulent Caf; or, percentages off of Solvangs famous baked goods at the Solvang Bakery, Mortensens Danish Bakery or Olsens Danish Village Bakery. One particular highlight of the days deals and indulgences is the afore-mentioned Wine & Beer Walk, a monthly, ticketed activity ($20 per person) which entails wine or beer tastings at five venues of participants choice, a logo glass and a map to guide tasters to crowdpleasing Solvang watering holes like the Wandering Dog Wine Bar, Casa Cassara Winerys tasting room, the Solvang Brewing Company, the Olive House and more. The all-ages day of activities will also lure shoppers with special Third Wednesday sales at locally-owned boutiques and shops carrying everything from toys to art to shoes, clothing and accessories, to books, skateboards, pet paraphernalia and even, home-brewing or wine-making supplies. Event guests looking for a shot of culture with their Danish cookies and Central Coast Syrahs, can get 50% off of tickets to the evening's PCPA Theaterfest performance of Fiddler on the Roof, at the Solvang Festival Theater. The special July 19 edition of Solvang Third Wednesday culminates with three sets of activities: From 5 to 8 p.m., electrified blues band, The Mojo Combo, will perform in picnic-haven, Solvang Park, followed by a traditional Danish fire ring ceremony (think,
bonfire) at 9 p.m., in front of the Solvang Brewing Company where, until midnight, Central Coast fan favorite, 80s rock cover band, the Molly Ringwald Project, will perform. Visitors left weary from their day of wine, food, music and fun, can also take advantage of Third Wednesday discounts at some of Solvangs best hotels, like 20% off of their nights stay*, or complimentary tickets for the Third Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk* (*with a qualifying stay).
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Diversity is truly the spice of life and with nearly three dozen tasting rooms in Los Olivos, how does a winery stand out? For Cimarone thats easy. You see, Cimarones tasting room is the only tasting room representing the newly formed Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA in all of Los Olivos. But what exactly does that mean? Well, it means that Happy Canyon is becoming known for Bordeaux grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc, and this federally recognized growing area is unique in all of Santa Barbara since these grapes are less common here. After walking countless properties, we were finally introduced to what would become the Three Creek Vineyard, says owner Roger Higgins. This site possessed all the elements of an ideal vineyard locale: rocky, well-drained soils, steep hillsides and south-facing slopes, all within the Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara AVA. Here we could plant and grow a superb vineyard utilizing low-yields and sustainable vineyard care. Their goal is to always produce handcrafted, high-quality wines under two distinct labels Cimarone and 3CV, whose wines hover in the $20 range, both with an emphasis on Bordeaux and Rhne varietals. Of course to make great wine you need a great winemaker and the Higgins tapped winemaker Andrew Murray who, as Roger says, embodies our goal of making thoughtfully constructed serious
wines. Currently they are making about 3,000 cases and its not uncommon to find Roger and his wife Priscilla behind the counter in their tasting room pouring wine and chatting about their project. They are truly hands-on in every aspect of the winery and that translates to unique wines from a unique region making for a unique wine tasting experience. Cimarone Estate Wines is open Thursday through Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 2982 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441. For more information, call (805) 688-8011, or visit their website at www.cimarone.com
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Open daily 11-5, 2434 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos (805) 688-0400 www.stolpmanvineyards.com
Now open, every day from 11 am to 5 pm. 2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos 888-938-7310 www.byronwines.com No appointment necessary. Please call ahead for parties of 8 or more.
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Los Olivos's second annual Bastille Day Celebration will be held in the beautiful, shaded garden at Coghlan Vineyard and Jewelers, 2366 Alamo Pintado Avenue in Los Olivos, on Saturday, July 13, from noon to 3:00 p.m. Responding to rave reviews after the first year, Los Olivos will once again celebrate excellent wine and food with a French flair! Guests will be able to mingle in the garden while enjoying 12 Los Olivos wineries paired with tasty offerings from restaurants, caterers and confectionaries. Live entertainment will be provided by the So What Kombo jazz quartet and Judeen's Middle Eastern Dance Studio. Tickets, which include a souvenir wine glass. Tickets are available through the Los Olivos website, www.losolivosca.com, at Coghlan's Tasting Room or by calling Kelley Lucia (805) 717-0046. Tickets are on sale now, early-bird tickets are $55 (Regular tickets are $65). The Bastille Day Celebration will offer pours from Alexander & Wayne, Arthur Earl, Artiste Winery and Tasting Studio, Bernat, Coghlan Vineyard & Jewelers, Consilience & Tre Anelli, Daniel Gehrs Wines, Epiphany Cellars, Pacific Ridge Vineyards, Presqu'ile Winery, Stolpman Vineyards, The Watering Hole and Williams James Cellars. This event is sponsored by Los Olivos Business Organization
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A vision to re-plant the older portions of Zaca Mesa Vineyards began almost twenty years ago. Zaca Mesas head winemaker Eric Mohseni notes, When Zaca Mesa first started in 1973, it was kind of like the wild frontier, and no one really knew what to grow. They just took the models off different wine regions we had Pinot Noir and Cabernet here at one point. There was a lot of Zinfandel on the property; there was a lot of Riesling. It is too hot here for Pinot and too cold for Zinfandel and Cabernet, but Syrah and other Rhne varietals really thrive. Rather than merely grafting over the unsuited varieties as a quick but inferior method of switching, plans were approved by the ownership, the Cushman Family, to embark on the long and expensive process of ripping out the older mismatched blocks and update the vineyards with higher density spacing, lower trellis wires, better suited clones and low-vigor rootstocks. Vineyard equipment has been the one of the major limitations on grapevine spacing in the past. When Zaca Mesa first planted its vineyard in 1973, tractor size prevented planting a tighter spacing than 12 feet between rows and 7 feet between vines (12' x 7'). 12' x 7' was the standard spacing back in the 70s, dropping to 10' x 6' in the 80s, and then 8' x 6' throughout most of the 90s. It wasnt until the late-90s that we really started experimenting with true highdensity spacing of 6' x 4' and 6' x 3'. We found that the vineyards
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Come see why Robert Parker, Jr. said... Production is small, but these wines are well worth seeking out!
Open Daily 11-5 2901 A Grand Avenue, Los Olivos 805-693-9644 www.AndrewMurrayVineyards.com
The new kid on the block is quickly becoming the talk of the town.
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave Suite 102 Los Olivos CA 93341 805-686-4101 www.cinquestellewinery.com
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Stop by and sip splendid wines and shop in the spectacular boutique featuring ladies apparel, jewelry and unique gifts.
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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.
Palmina is all about a philosophy that brings people back to the table to sustain themselves with good wine and food, conversation and a small respite from the hustle and bustle of todays world. Palminas part in this philosophy is to craft wines that are a key part of that equation; to provide wines that can be enjoyed everyday and that complement and enhance a wide range of food styles. Owner/winemaker Steve Clifton lives by this philosophy in his effort to vinify the wines of Palmina. We produce solely Italian varietals from Santa Barbara County, California. We found that the climate and soil types in our own Santa Barbara County are similar to those in our adopted Northern Italy. Another parallel is that Santa Barbara County features a unique transverse mountain range, running from east to west that funnels oceanic influence into the valleys. The Alaskan current runs along the Pacific coastline until Point Concepcion where it juts in and pushes the cold air into the valley. Morning maritime fog rolls in slowly and finally meets the warm desert air flowing from the east and the Los Padres National Forest. These unique areas of microclimates Piemonte, Friuli and Santa Barbara County feature cold air pushing warm air to create growing conditions that provide enough sunlight to help fully develop fruit flavors, and cool night temperatures that maintain the grapes natural acidity levels, and which allow Steve to create food wines with a balance of fruit, tannin and acid. Visit the tasting room in the renowned Lompoc Wine Ghetto, where you can experience Palmina wines for yourself featuring the world-class Nebbiolo, grown at unique microclimates located around Santa Barbara County. Palminas tasting room is at 1520 E. Chestnut Court, Lompoc and is open Thursday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday and Monday. For more information, call (805) 735-2030 or go to www.palminawines.com.
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As with anything agricultural, of course, these are all based on countless variables, but this is a good starting point.
Arcadian Mon-Thur 12-6:30, Fri-Sun 11-6, Lompoc, (805) 737-3900 Bedford Winery Open Daily 11-5, Los Alamos, (805) 344-2107 Byron Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 938-7365 Cambria Winery & Vineyards Daily 10am-5pm, Santa Maria, (805) 805-937-8091 Carivintas Mon-Thur 12-7, Fri-Sun 11-7, Solvang, (805) 693-4331 Casa Dumetz Wines Thur 12-7, Fri-Sat 11-7, Los Alamos, (805) 344-1900 Cimarone Estate Wines Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8011 Cinque Stella Winery Thur-Mon 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 686-4101 Coghlan Vineyard Daily 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, 805-686-2395 Coquelicot Daily 11-5, Sat 10-5, Los Olivos, (805) 688-1500 Costa De Oro Winery Daily 11-6, Fri 11-8, Santa Maria, (805) 922-1468 Deep Sea Wine Daily 11-7, Santa Barbara, (805) 618-1185
One standard oak barrel of wine holds: 295 bottles of wine (or 59
gallons) made from 740 pounds of grapes which works out to almost but not precisely - 24 cases of wine.
Dragonette Cellars Thur-Mon 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 693-0077 Firestone Vineyard Daily 10am-5pm; Tours 11:15am, 1:15 & 3:15pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-3940 Fontes & Phillips Thur-Mon 11-5, Santa Ynez, (805) 688-2200 Foley Wines Daily 10am-5pm, Lompoc, (805) 737-6222 Joseph Blair Wines Fr-Sun 12-5, Lompoc, (805) 735-8937 Koehler Daily 10-5, Los Olivos, (805) 693-8384 Lincourt Daily 10am-5pm, Solvang, (805) 688-8554 Lions Peak Mon-Thu 11am-7pm, open later Fri-Sun, Solvang, (805) 693-5466 Loring Wine Company Fri-Sun 11-5, Lompoc, (805) 742-0478
A case of wine includes: A dozen 750 ml bottles (or 24 half bottles) or 307.2 ounces total, which comes from 30 pounds of grapes.
Martian Ranch & Vineyard Daily 10-5, Los Alamos, (805) 344-1804 Palmina Thur-Sat 11-5, Sun-Mon 11-4, Lompoc, (805) 735-2030 Qup Daily 11am-5pm, Los Olivos, (805) 686-4200 Rancho Sisquoc Winery Mon-Thur 10-4, Fri-Sun 10-5, Santa Maria, (805) 934-4332 Scott Cellars Fri-Sun 11-4, Lompoc, (805) 736-6161 Sort This Out Cellars Sun-Thur 10-7, Fri-Sat 10-10, Solvang, (805) 688-1717 Stolpman Vineyards Fri-Sun 1-5, Sat-Sun 11-5, Lompoc, (805) 736-5000
An acre of vineyards land can give the grower: Five tons of grapes (though it is
also less, depending on a variety of farming and winemaking practices, and on the varietal and the vineyards location) which will give you 797 gallons of juice (or thirteenand-a-half barrels) which is pretty close to four thousand bottles of wine.
Tessa Marie Wines Thur-Mon 11:30-5, Los Olivos, (866) 688-6081 Toretti Family Thu-Mon 12-5:30pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8002 Transcendence Fri-Sun 11-4, Lompoc, (805) 689-5258 Zaca Mesa Daily 10am-4pm, Los Olivos, (805) 688-9339 x308 Zotovich Cellars Thur-Sun 10-5, Lompoc, (805) 736-1600
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on Blan c
Tempra nillo
Dessert Wines
Petit Ve rdot
Petite S irah
Sangiov ese
Mourve dre
Pinot N oir
Zinfand el
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Malbec
Cabern
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et Fran c
Other
Syrah
Ros
Port
Barrel Tasting
Another popular tasting experience that can be part of a tour or a Walk Around is a Barrel Tasting. Your guide takes a wine thief, a special siphon placed into a hole in the top of a barrel to extract tasting samples of a maturing wine. The sample allows you to taste what the wine is like in the middle of developing its full potential.
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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 EOS Paso Robles 2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 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
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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
Cinquain Cellars San Miguel By apt 6404 Independence Ranch Pl; 805 400-5978 CLAUTIERE VNYD Paso Robles 1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 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 Th-Mo 12-5 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
BROKEN EARTH Paso Robles Fri-Mon 10-6 5625 Hwy 46E; 805 239-2562 Tue-Thu 11-5:30 Burbank Ranch Paso Robles 1240 Park Street; 805 227-4538
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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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
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Herman Story Wines Paso Robles Thu-Sun 11-4 1227 Paso Robles St; 805-237-2400 or by appt Hidden Oak Templeton 4671 South El Pomar; 805 237-9315 Hope Family Wines Paso Robles 1585 Live Oak Road; 805 238-4112 Hug Cellars Paso Robles 2323 Tuley Rd; 805-226- 8022 Fr-Sun 11-5 Fr-Sa 10-4 Daily 11-5 & By Appt X
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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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 Shadow Run Vineyard Paso Robles 2720 La Panza Rd, 805 227-0554 Shale Oak Winery Paso Robles 3235 Oakdale Rd, 805-239-4800
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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 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 10-6 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
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
Sharps Hill Poured at Vinoteca, Paso Robles 835 12th St; 805 227-7154 Mo-Th 4-9, Fri & Sa 4-11 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
SILVER HORSE WINERY 2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel 805-467-WINE Open Friday-Sunday 11-5 or by appointment
Come see what everyone is talking about!
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
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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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 Roxo Port Cellars Paso Robles 6996 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-1600 San Antonio Winery Paso Robles 2610 Buena Vista; 805 226-2600 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 Daily 11-5 Daily 10-6
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 San Juan Bautista 110 Orchard Hill Rd; 805-238-7143 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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VENTEUX VINEYARDS Templeton Daily 1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5
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William James Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 WOOD WINERY Avila Beach Open daily at 11 480 Front St; 805-595-9663 Fri till 8, Sat till 7
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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 Daily 10-5 Daily 11-5:30 X Th-Mo 11-5 Daily 11-5
VILLA SAN-JULIETTE San Miguel Daily 6385 Cross Canyon Rd; 805 550-0522 11-5 VINA ROBLES Paso Robles 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 Sum 10-6 Win 10-5 Fri-Sat 11-5 Sun 10-4 Su 11-5 By Appt Fri 2-6, Sat 12-6 Sun 12-4
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Kynsi Winery Arroyo Grande 2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 LAETITIA VNYD Arroyo Grande 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772
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 1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 Cottonwood Canyon Santa Maria 3940 Dominion Rd; 805 937-1600 Curtis Winery Los Olivos 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 Demetria Los Olivos 6701 Foxen Canyon R; 805 686-2345 Daily 11-6 Fri till 8 Daily 10-5 Daily 10-5 By Appt Daily 10-5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
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
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
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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FIRESTONE VNYDS Los Olivos 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 Daily 11-5 X Foxen Vineyard Santa Maria 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 Daily 11-4
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 Daily 10:30-5 Daily 11-5 Fri-Sun 11-5 X
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
Kenneth Volk Vineyards Santa Maria 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 Daily 10:30-4:30 X Koehler Los Olivos 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 La Fentre Santa Maria 2717 Aviation Way; 310-977-5615 Daily 10-5 By Appt Thu-Mon 11:30-5:30
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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 Fri-Sun 11-6 Mon-Thu 12-6 Sun-Thur 12-6 Fri-Sat 12-8 Daily 10-5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Sans Liege Wines Pismo Beach 870 Price Street; 805-773-2770 Saucelito Canyon San Luis Obispo 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111
Ovene Winery Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang) 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt RANCHO SISQUOC Santa Maria Mon-Thu 10-4 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 Fri-Sun 10-5 Riverbench Vineyards Santa Maria 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 Sagebrush Annies Ventucopa 4211 Hwy 33; 661 766-2319 Sierra Madre Vineyard Santa Maria 2570 Prell Road; 805-922-3100 Tantara Vineyard Santa Maria 4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 TORRETTI FAMILY Santa Maria 2330 Westgate Rd; 805-714-0622 Tres Hermanas Winery Santa Maria 9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 Daily 10-4 Sat-Sun 11:30-5 By Appt By Appt By Appt Daily 10-5
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
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
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
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Wine Country Orcutt Thu-Sat 1-8 130 N. Broadway St, Ste A; 805-688-9339 Sun 1-6 Zaca Mesa Los Olivos, 805-688-9339 Daily 10-4 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd Summer Fri-Sat till 5
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Evans Ranch Los Olivos 2901 Grand Ave; 805 688-0558 FIRESTONE VNYD Los Olivos 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940
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Dierberg Estate/Star Lane Lompoc Daily 11-5 1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430 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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BEDFORD Los Alamos 448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 Daily 11-5 X X X X X X
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
CASA DUMETZ WINES Los Alamos Thu 12-7, Fri-Sat 11-7 4448 Bell St, Ste B, 805-344-1900 Sun 11-6 MARTIAN RANCH & VNYDS Los Alamos Daily 9110 Alisos Canyon Rd; 805-344-1804 10-5
LOS OLIVOS Los Olivos Tasting Room 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5 Pacic Ridge Vineyards Los Olivos 2890 Grand Avenue; 805-688-1737 Daily 11-6 Daily 11-5
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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 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
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 Moretti WIne Company Lompoc 1595 E Chestnut Ave; (805) 735-4400 Mosby Winery Buellton 9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 New Vineland/Pierdrassi Lompoc 1501 E Chestnut Ave; 805 736-6784 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 Fri-Sun 11-4:30 Fri-Sun 11-5 Daily 11-4 Thu-Sun 11-5 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-Sun 11-4 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
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 STOLPMAN VNYDS Los Olivos 2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400 Tensley/Lea Wines Los Olivos 2900 Grand Ave, Suite B ; 805-688-6761 By Appt Daily 11-6 Daily 11-5 Fri-Sun 11-5
Tercero Wines Los Olivos Thu-Mon 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave, Ste 104; 805-245-9584 12-5 TESSA MARIE at E&T Wines Thur-Mon 2901C Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 866-688-6081 11:30- 5 TORETTI FAMILY Los Olivos Thur-Mon 2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-688-8002 12-5:30 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 Daily 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 11-5 CARINA CELLARS Los Olivos 2900 Grand Ave, A; 805-688-2459 Daily 11-5
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
CIMARONE Los Olivos Thu-Sun 2982 Grand Ave; 805-688-8011 11-5 CINQUE STELLA Los Olivos Thu-Mon 11-5 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave, Ste 102; 805-686-4101 COGHLAN VNYD Los Olivos Daily 2366 Alamo Pintado; 805-686-2395 11-5 Consilience Los Olivos Daily 2923 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 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 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
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 SCOTT CELLARS Lompoc 316 North F St; 805 736-6161 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
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 Fri-Mon 12-5 By Appt
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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 Fri-Sun TRANSCENDENCE Lompoc 11-4 313 North F Street; 805-689-5258 ZOTOVICH Lompoc Thur-Sun 1500 E Chestnut Ct, Ste D; 805 736-1600 10-5
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Bridlewood Estate Santa Ynez Daily 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X Carr - The Warehouse Santa Ynez Daily 11-6 3563 Numancia St, #101; 805-688-5757 Fri-Sat 11-8 Central California Wines Santa Ynez Wed-Sun 12-5 3553 Sagunto St, Ste A; 805 691-4094 Fri-Sat 12-6 FONTES & PHILLIPS Santa Ynez Thu-Mon 11-5 3630 Sagunto St. Ste A1; 805 688-2200 or by appt. Gainey Vineyard Santa Ynez Daily 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X Happy Canyon Vnyds Santa Ynez By 805-686-0850 Appt Harrison Clarke Santa Ynez By 805-892-9711 Appt Imagine Wine Santa Ynez Daily 3563 Numancia #103; 805-688-1769 11-5 Kalyra Winery Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 Refugio Ranch Santa Ynez By 3790 Via Rancheros; 805-686-0840 Appt Reeves Ranch Vineyard Santa Ynez By 4000 W. Oak Trail Rd; 805 688-7245 Appt Roblar Winery Santa Ynez Sat-Sun 11-5 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 Mon-Fri 11-4 Sunstone Santa Ynez Daily 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 11-5 Vogelzang Vineyard Happy Canyon By 805 568-0900 Appt 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
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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Bella Victorian Vineyard Camarillo We-Th 11:30-7 Fr-Sat11:30-8, Su 11:30-4 2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800 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 Four Brix Ventura 2290 Eastman Ave #109; 805-256-6006 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 X X X X
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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 X X Baehner-Fournier Vineyard tasted at Wandering Dog 1539 Mission Dr, Solvang; 805-688-7118 Daily 11-7 Blackjack Ranch Solvang Th-Mo 2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 11-5 Buttonwood Farm Solvang 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 800-715-1404 CARIVINTAS WINERY Solvang 476 First St; 805 693-4331 Daily 11-5 Mon-Thur 12-7 Fri-Sun 11-7
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Casa Cassara Solvang Mon, Wed,Thu 12-6:30 1607 Mission Dr, Ste 112; 805-688-8691 Fri-Sun 11-6:30 Dascomb Cellars Solvang Mon, Thu, Fri 2-7 1659 Copenhagen Dr, C; 805 691-9175 Sat-Sun 12-7 Gioia - Solvang 805 689-7219 By Appt Harrison Clarke Wine - Solvang By 2825 Tapadero Rd; 805 686-0850 Appt LINCOURT VINEYARDS Solvang Daily 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 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 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
Labrynth Winery Ventura Wed-Sun 11:30-8 607 East Main St, Ste D; 805-585-2238 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 Sat-Sun 11-6 Daily 10-9 Daily 11-5 Fri-Sun 11-6 And By Appt
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Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara Daily 813 Anacapa St; 805 966-9463 Noon-6 Carr - The Barrel Room Santa Barbara Daily 11-6 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 Thu-Sat 11-8 CONWAY FAMILY at Deep Sea Daily 11-7 217 G Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara; 805 618-1185 CORKS N CROWNS Santa Barbara Daily 32 Anacapa St; 805-845-8600 11-6 Cottonwood Canyon Santa Barbara Thu-Mon 224 Anacapa St, Ste 1A; 805-963-1221 10:30-6 X DEEP SEA TASTING RM Santa Barbara Daily 217 G Stearns Wharf; 805 618-1185 11-7 Giessinger Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7 212 State St; 805-568-0820 Fr 12-7:30 Sa-Sun 11-8 Grassini Family Santa Barbara Open 12-6pm 813 Anacapa St, #6; 805-897-3366 Closed Tues-Wed 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 Mo-Th 12-7 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Fr-Su 12-8 Kunin Wines Santa Barbara Daily 28 Anacapa St, Suite A; 805 963-9633 11-6 Margerum Santa Barbara Daily 813 Anacapa St; 805 966-9463 Noon-6 Municipal Wine Co Santa Barbara Daily 28 Anacapa Street; 805 931-6864 11-6 Oreana Winery Santa Barbara 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 Santa Barbara Winery Santa Barbara Daily 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 Sanguis Wines Santa Barbara 8 Ashley Ave; 805 845-0920 Fri-Mon 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 X X X X X X X X
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