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ORCHID HILL WINERY
Art, Food and Wine
by Mark Storer
I
n the movie, Adaptation, Chris Cooper
plays John Laroche, an obsessed orchid
hunter who represents the deepest passion
of those who love the elusive and beautiful
flower. Like an orchid, great wine can at times
hide, under the trellises, in vineyard corners
and crannies and it takes not just skill, but
passion to find what’s hidden there.
So it is that perhaps Orchid Hill Winery,
on Highway 46 West in Paso Robles, is aptly
named. Owner Mike Schenkhuizen’s wife has
a passion for the rare flower and it only
seemed natural that as the two planted vine-
yards in this unique and rare place, they
would name their winery after the orchid.
“I first bought property here in 1999,” says
Schenkhuizen. “It was such a beautiful place
and I wanted to grow wine and everyone I
knew said Paso Robles was the place.”
Indeed, Orchid Hill Winery is now a 51-acre
vineyard in the Templeton gap and 2006 saw
the opening of the tasting room on Pine Street
in downtown Paso Robles.
Orchid Hill Winery produces about 3400
cases of wine a year. Purchasing some grapes,
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Estrella & Mike
but growing as much estate fruit as possible,
Schenkhuizen has focused on Pinot Noir,
Zinfandel, Syrah, Grenache, Viognier,
Sangiovese and Pinot Grigio. “Not too long
ago, Pinot Noir wasn’t really grown up here,”
he says with a laugh in his voice. “But here on
the west side, we’re doing great Pinots, I
think.” During the intervening years, Orchid
Hill’s wines have earned 90 plus point ratings
from Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator.
Schenkhuizen says he is most intrigued by
the Grenache that Orchid Hill is producing
now. The Rhone variety has gained popularity
in the wine community recently and grows
wonderfully in the Paso Robles AVA.
Winemaker Dan Kleck has brought his
knowledge, his palate and his craft to Orchid
Hill and has focused on a kind of consistency
that most winemakers envy. Formerly with
Kendall-Jackson and before that working on
the East Coast with New York State wines,
Kleck’s love affair with the Central Coast
began when he worked at Kendall-Jackson’s
Monterey facility sourcing fruit from all over
the Central Coast. He knew that Orchid Hill
had special fruit and time and again, he’s been
proven right.
“He’s a freelance winemaker and he’s very
good at it,” Schenkhuizen says. “Along with
Diaz Ruiz, our vineyard manager, it’s a good
team.” The vineyard is reminiscent of the
Piemonte region of Italy or even Alsace
between Germany and France. “Our vine-
yards are so hilly, we can’t even think of
using mechanical harvesting equipment,”
Schenkhuizen says. “It’s just too steep.”
That steepness, of course, provides good
drainage, which allows the vines to stress to a
certain point and, as is the irony of wine-
grape growing, stressed vines yield beautiful
wines. Combined with the ideal warm
morning sun and cool afternoon breezes of
the Templeton gap, Orchid Hill is ideally situ-
ated to grow premium fruit. That fruit has
translated into numerous awards and praise
from all over the wine community and has
provided the kind of consistency that most
winemakers can only dream about.
In addition to the wines in the tasting
room, customers are given the opportunity to
pair great cheeses with their tastes to get the
full sensory experience. Food friendly wines
demand that they be tasted with food and
Orchid Hill provides just that service.
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The tasting room itself also

features local artists’ work on the
walls as well as the art of Thomas
Kinkade, the Internationally well
known “painter of light.”
Surrounded by great art and great
wine, the tasting room is open
from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., on
Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or
by appointment. It’s a place
where customers get the oppor-
tunity to unwind and recharge in
a unique atmosphere.
Though still a young winery,
Schenkhuizen has shepherded
production for maximum expo-
sure and seen the fruit of his
labors quite literally. In just a few
short years, Orchid Hill has
enjoyed manageable growth,
award-winning wines and repre-
sentation by Southern Wine and
Spirits. “We’re heavily repre-
sented in restaurants in both the
Bay Area and in San Diego,” he
says. Focusing on quality small
batches, Schenkhuizen and the
Orchid Hill crew have been able
to put their Central Coast wines
on the proverbial map. Quality
control, after all, is what wine
making is all about.
“The wine industry is growing
so rapidly,” says Schenkhuizen.
“We are the new kid on the block
but, we’re starting to make some
noises, I suppose.” Those noises
have been building ever so gently
to a crescendo of consistent
quality wines, produced with
passion and looked after, as a
botanist cares for the greenhouse
– with love and attention.
For now, the accolades keep
rolling in and Orchid Hill keeps
the focus on small batches of
hand-crafted wines that do
nothing but get better with each
vintage.

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Celebrate Wine Festival

Weekend at Castoro Cellars
You are invited to an unforgettable evening of food and wine at the
annual winemaker dinner at Castoro Cellars, Friday, May 15th at 6:30
p.m. as part of Wine Festival Weekend. Acclaimed Chef José Dahan
will pair his culinary prowess with “Dam Fine Wine.” Enjoy live music
by Martin Paris. Winners of the “Blind Tasting Game” will win a free
lunch for two at José Dahan’s restaurant Et Voila in San Luis Obispo!
View the complete menu at www.castorocellars.com. Seating is limited
so make your reservations today. Tickets are $105 per person, $95 for
wine club members and tables of eight are $750. Tickets are available
online or by calling 1-888-DAM-FINE.
Did someone say sangria for breakfast? That’s right. Stop by Castoro
Cellars for breakfast crêpes by LeMoine Crêperie and sangria before
going to the Wine Festival at the park. Breakfast will be served
between 9:30 a.m. and noon. Price includes wine tasting $12, $10 for
wine club members.
Other festivities include select library, barrel and special release
wine available all weekend long. Enjoy live music by ZZAH on Sunday
between 12 and 4 p.m. and stroll the art gallery featuring artist Willow
Yielding. Willow will be on site doing a free art demonstration as well.
Wine discounts available

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You don’t have to go and the nicest amenities. Be prepared for a deli-
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COMPLIMENTARY TASTING PICNIC DECK BOCCE BALL COURT
by Marcy DeGarimore
According to American Gold Medal Wines,
Eberle Winery is a top-ten gold-medal award-
winning winery in the United States. That’s
just one of a long list of accolades to grace this
Paso Robles institution, which was founded
by Gary Eberle in 1979. Now considered by
many as a pioneer of Paso Robles – the fastest
growing wine region in the state – Eberle lives
and breathes to promote Paso Robles and the
wines that come from this land.
‘One of the Best Tours
on the Central Coast!’
– WINE SPECTATOR
“When I first came here in 1973 with my
professors from UC Davis,” he says, “I was
told that Paso Robles would be the next
great wine region in California. Now, people
ask if I’m surprised to see the boom in wine-
making in the area. The truth is, I thought it
would happen a long time ago. But I’m
happy that winemakers today are proving
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my professors right.”
And while Eberle believes that consistent
quality in winemaking is important, he feels
his biggest job is to promote Paso Robles on a
national and international basis. Only now,
35 years after first arriving to the area, does he
feel the region is truly becoming recognized
for its outstanding capacity for great grapes.
“You know, people ask me all the time
when I’m going to retire,” he jokes. “How can
I retire when I haven’t worked a day in my
life? This is what I love to do. It’s the only
thing I’ve ever done. And I can tell you, I’m
living my dream.”
Gary has also helped several other local
winemakers live their dreams by working
under his tutelage at Eberle Winery. Toby
Shumrick (Tobin James Winery), Mat
Garretson (Garretson Wines), Robert Nadeau
(Nadeau Family Vintners), Tom Meyers
(Castoro Cellars), Dan Panico (Dover
Canyon), Chuck Mulligan (Harmony
Cellars) and Bill Sheffer (Halter Ranch) all
made their first wines at Eberle Winery. In
fact, many in the industry call the winery
“Eberle University” for Gary’s hands-on
approach to apprenticeship.
With Winemaker Ben
Mayo now at the helm of
Eberle operations, the winery is
currently earning more accolades
than ever … and Gary is happy to serve as
“quality control.” (He turned over the wine-
Voted Best Wine Cellar
– 2007 & 2008
NEW TIMES READERS POLL
making reins at his 30,000 case/year winery
in 1997.)
When it comes to Eberle wines, you’ll find
them all aged in oak barrels in 17,000 square
feet of underground caves – the first caves
constructed in Paso Robles. It’s a definite
“must see” on your wine tasting adventures.
Visit the winery and you’re sure to find a
few things at Eberle: a friendly, knowledge-
able staff, complimentary wine tasting and
cave tours, two Standard poodles (Cabernet
and Roussanne) to greet you, and Gary
either behind the bar or, if you’re lucky, at
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The German name

“Eberle” translates
to “small boar.”
At Eberle Winery, a
bronze boar greets
every guest who
visits the Tasting
Room. Each year,
coins collected at
the boar fountain
are donated to local
children’s charities.

Voted Best Tasting Room

three years in a row
by readers of the Fresno Bee.
the barbecue cooking-up some free tri-tip, sausage and ribs.
For Eberle, it just goes to show that a dream can be a powerful
thing. And after more than 30 years, his dream has always remained
the same – to produce some of the best wine California has to offer …
and have a great time doing it!
Eberle Winery is located at 3810 Highway 46 East, just 3.5 miles
east of Highway 101 in Paso Robles. The tasting room is open daily
from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until 5 p.m. during winter months. For more
information, call (805) 238-9607 or visit www.EberleWinery.com.

JOIN EBERLE FOR WINE FEST AS WE CELEBRATE

GOOD TIMES WITH GREAT WINES!
Wine Fest 2009
Happy Days at Eberle Winery!
May 15-17, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
It's Good Times with Great Wines! Join Eberle Winery as they celebrate 30
years of fine winemaking in Paso Robles. Winemaker Dinner in the caves,
$150/pp or $120/Cellar Club members, 6pm,
Contact Sheri Kennedy for reservations. sheri@eberlewinery.com
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Happy Days are Here Again! Get in the ’50s groove with Eberle Winery.
Visit them in the park or stop by the tasting room for complimentary
wine tasting and tours. Make sure to try their new releases!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Grab your poodle skirt and head out to Eberle Winery for a complimentary
barbecue, wine tasting and cave tour! Gary will be behind the grill and the
DJ will play the tunes. Get ready to have fun!

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RESERVE’s Wine Country Auction Brings Excitement to the
Paso Robles Wine Festival 27th Annual Event, May 15- 17
Paso Robles Wine Festival presents “The Wine Country Auction” –
a new component to the popular Friday evening RESERVE event. The
Wine Country Auction is quickly creating excitement for the 27th
Annual Wine Festival slated for May 15-17. RESERVE takes place
from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 15 in the beautiful Downtown City
Park. Kicking-off the evening are more than 70 Paso Robles library,
barrel and reserve sample wines along with complimentary wine
country cuisine. Following, is the auction taking place at the newly
renovated, historical Carnegie Library conveniently located in the
park. The Wine Country Auction, showcasing packages unavailable
through retail means, is a natural enhancement to RESERVE, the
exclusive party before the party. Large format bottles, golf and wine
getaways and wine country dinners are just a few of the lifestyle pack-
ages available on the auction block.
“RESERVE is the perfect preview to the festival weekend, show-
casing some of the most rare and difficult to find wines from the Paso
Robles AVA,” said Stacie Jacob, executive director of the Paso Robles
Wine Country Alliance. “We felt a small auction component featuring
unique wine and lifestyle packages would be the perfect addition to
enrich this event.”
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A limited number of RESERVE tickets are available for this exclu-
sive wine country experience. The opportunity to bid on these rare
auction lots happens only at the Friday evening RESERVE event.
RESERVE admission offers wine enthusiasts more one-on-one time
with winemakers, sommeliers and other members of the Paso Robles
wine community scheduled to attend. Wines showcased are unique to
RESERVE and are different than wines featured at the Saturday event.
Tasty bites will be provided by local chefs throughout the area.
RESERVE’s early start and end time is designed to complement the
Friday evening line-up of various winemaker dinners and individual
events at the area wineries and local restaurants. Visit
www.pasowine.com for detailed information on winery events
throughout the weekend.
On Saturday, May 16 more than 90 wineries will be sampling wines
in the park from their diverse portfolios. RESERVE and Premium
ticket holders are invited to begin the tasting at 1 p.m., (one hour
earlier than festival admission). RESERVE ticket holders are encour-
aged to relax in the comfort of the VIP Lounge located within Hotel
Cheval’s Pony Club where non-alcoholic refreshments will be served
and chefs from the Demonstration Kitchen will come to chat with
guests following their stage appearances. RESERVE tickets are $125
per person and are available by advance purchase only on
www.pasowine.com or by calling 1-800-549-WINE (9463).
In addition to the more than 400 wines, Saturday’s Grand Tasting
offers a Demonstration Kitchen, courtesy of Idler’s Appliances and an
Artisan Alley, featuring local epicurean delights. Samples of Hearst
Ranch Beef and California Lamb will be prepared at the outdoor
grilling station and local food vendors will sell specially created wine
country cuisine guaranteed to send mouth watering aromas
throughout the park.
Tickets to RESERVE as well as the Premium and Festival ticket
levels are currently available on www.pasowine.com or by calling
1-800-549-WINE (9463). RESERVE ($125) and Premium ($75)
admission is available by advance purchase only and will not be avail-
able for purchase the day of the event. Festival ($55) and Designated
Driver/Child tickets ($15) will be available for purchase on the day of
the event provided they are not sold out. Sunday, May 17 completes
the festival weekend with individual events at more than 100 of the
area wineries. Visit www.pasowine.com for more information and to
plan a day of case collecting from those favorite wineries discovered
during the festivals in the Paso Robles Downtown City Park.
The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance represents wineries,
growers and businesses in Paso Robles Wine Country. Centrally
located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, along California’s
Central Coast, Paso Robles Wine Country is California’s fastest
growing wine region. It encompasses more than 26,000 vineyard acres
and more than 180 wineries.
For more information, visit www.pasowine.com.
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How do I build a wine storage room?

For many casual wine drinkers, the wine collecting bug hits unit built into a wall. A normal air conditioner will not do the job
sooner than expected and suddenly they find themselves storing because it is designed to remove moisture from the air. There are
wine bottles in more than one location. It starts with a small wine many brands of cooling units available and with some research on
rack in the kitchen, then grows to fill the bottom of a hall closet, or the Internet you should be able to find the right unit at the right
two, and spreads to various cool, dark corners of the household. price sized for your storage room.
When wine bottles take over the living room it’s time to think about Last, but certainly not least, is the selection of the wine racks.
a wine storage room. Racks are usually made from wood that can hold up to the tempera-
If you buy wine by the case rather than bottle, one option is to ture and humidity, such as cedar or redwood, although some come
rent space in a temperature-controlled self-storage center. These are in other materials such as plastic or aluminum. Most popular are the
especially popular in residential areas with a large number of apart- wooden racks, which add a warm and elegant look to the room.
ment buildings and homes without basements. But this choice Although it requires an investment of time and money, a home
requires a monthly fee and the hassle of not having the bottles wine storage room can be very gratifying. All of your wine in one
quickly and easily at hand. place, inside the confines of your own home. And maybe best of all,
Personal refrigerated units designed for wine-keeping at home you can get back to using hall closets for coats and hats.
have become more sophisticated and attractive. These look like
miniature refrigerators and are made small enough to fit under a
kitchen counter or large enough to walk inside. Many come with
sliding shelves, variable temperature controls, lights, digital displays
and other convenience options.
If you have the space, consider building a dedicated wine room in
your home. This is a project that has relatively high initial cost but
can provide long-term savings and undeniable convenience
compared to self-storage. In some cases, a wine storage room may
work best in conjunction with a separate under-counter refrigerated
unit in the kitchen. With this approach, you can keep wines for
long-term aging in the room, and the “everyday” wines in the kitchen
unit.
The keys to designing and building a good wine storage room are
low light, a steady, and restricted temperature range (55-60 degrees)
and humidity (65-75%) range, and the absence of vibrations. All of
these requirements create the ideal conditions for proper aging of the
wine. Too cold, or too warm, the wine ages too slowly or too quickly,
respectively, and therefore imperfectly. Too dry, and cork shrinkage
allows air inside the bottle, which spoils the wine. Finally, vibrations
will disturb the molecular structure of the wines and accelerate the
production of sediment.
When building the room, all sides, floor and ceiling must be well
insulated, the entry door of exterior grade, and a wine-room cooling

Len Napolitano lives in Sonoma Wine Country and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,
Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge
from his frequent contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.
Send your questions about wine to: wineologist@earthlink.net or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of
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Jada Tasting Room – The Heart of the Matter

by Mark Storer at the winery have meaning for Jack and for
his wife, Robyn,” West says. “Jada was the

I t’s bud break in Paso Robles and the cele-

bration is under way at Jada Vineyards’
tasting room. The sign of new life, spring-
time and numerous possibilities awakens the
crew of Jada like nothing else.
name of his grandfather’s fishing boat in
northern Sicily, for example.”
But it’s more than the names. The
Templeton Gap vineyard produces luscious
fruit that winemaker Scott Hawley has been
Jada will celebrate its one-year anniversary
able to craft into truly luxurious wines using
on May 15 of this year, having opened the
the Rhone and Bordeaux blends growing
weekend of the Paso Robles Wine Festival in
here.
2008. “It’s such a beautiful piece of property,”
The Jada tasting room is designed to take
says Susan West, Operations Manager at Jada.
in all the views that the Templeton Gap offers.
“We’re all very happy to be here at Jada and
The soft, rolling hills give way to open sky
lucky to be working here.” Indeed, the 91-
acre Templeton Gap Vineyard
with 61 acres planted, is an envi-
able spot at which to arrive each
morning. “We simply couldn’t
have done it without two things,”
says West. “We have the most
place in New York City where his
wonderful customers and our
parents met. “Jersey Girl” is
fellow wineries have been so very
named for Jack’s wife Robyn about
good to us.”
whom he jokes, “she was unfortu-
Owner Jack Messina opened
nately born there.” In May, Jada
the winery last year, following a
will release XCV which Jack says
passion of his that occupies more
stands for “ex cardio vascular
and more of his time, a difficult
surgeon,” which West claims he
task when one considers that
wants to be so he can become a
Jack’s “day job” is as a cardio-
wine grower and farmer.
vascular surgeon. “All the names
What sets Jada apart, however,
is the tasting experience itself. “We
spend a good deal of time pairing
our wines with some great cheeses
from Vivant, a store here in Paso
Robles,” says West. “We want the
tasting experience to be more than
and valley vistas where vineyards predomi- just slapping down a glass of wine
nate in between ranches and farms. The light in front of you. We want you to experience
colors, open windows and light pouring in the wine with all its possibilities.” Indeed, the
from all sides allow unfettered views of fruit- staff spends hours at a time choosing the right
less plum trees while allowing you to focus on pairings that will bring out the soft and
your glass of “Hell’s Kitchen” or “Jersey Girl.” nuanced flavors of their handcrafted wines
“Jada wines all have names we want people and preparing tastings that are more like
to remember,” says West. “We don’t just call meals than a simple visit to the wine bar.
them by their grape names.” The result is yet With 1100 customers in less than a year in
another focus for Jack Messina’s fascinating its wine club, Jada is proof of the simple adage
life. “Hell’s Kitchen” is a Syrah, Grenache, that with quality comes customer satisfaction.
Mourvedre and Tannat blend named after the Jada’s wines prove that every day.

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PREFERRED RESTAURANTS
Hoppe’s Garden Bistro & Wine Shop
You have to wonder what Old Timers would say when
they saw the word “The Way Station” emblazoned on the
outside of this handsome restored building in the middle of
Cayucos just across from the ocean. And then went inside
and were confronted by one of best wine (and wines by the
glass) lists around. The food is also a long way above
anything you might have found in this charming seaside
town at the turn-of-the-century. These are all some of the
reasons that if you mention to people along the coast and
inland (at least those who know enough to appreciate and
search out a fine bottle of wine and first rate food) that you
are headed to Cayucos, the first words out of their mouth
are likely to be “Hoppe’s Garden Bistro.”
The menu chef and owner Wilhelm (‘Bill’) Hoppe has put
together is inspired by the seasons and complimented by less than a delight – and often a surprise – and toss in a
that exceptional wine list (with wines also available for good helping of their friendly, helpful and enthusiastic staff,
retail sale). He features organic meat and produce from the and the result is Hoppe’s Garden Bistro & Wine Shop.
farmers markets in the area and uses local lobster and shell- Hoppe’s is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
fish, including abalone direct from the famous Abalone Wednesday thru Sunday (with a seated multi-course
Farm. Sunday Brunch); dinner on those days is served beginning
Then add to that the wild game and venison and a selec- at 5 p.m. They are located at 78 North Ocean Avenue in
tion of both vegetarian and vegan items and put the whole Cayucos. You can reach them for reservations or more
delightful and delicious mix in a historic building just a information at (805) 995-1006, and they are on the web at
short walk from the beach. Mix in gardens that are nothing www.hoppesbistro.com.

C AYUCOS SAN LUIS OBISPO

HOPPE’S GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOP MAMA'S MEATBALL

The most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the Central Coast. Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering
Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppe’s seasonally inspired menu, hand- Mama's Meatball has specialized in creating
selected wine list with a beautiful garden and historical setting. Offering a seasonal menus by using only the finest and
wide range of menu items - from wild game to prime meats and vege- freshest ingredients.
tarian/vegan items.
570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135
78 N. Ocean Avenue • Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm www.mamasmeatball.com
www.hoppesbistro.com • 805.995.1006 805-544-0861

CAMBRIA NOVO RESTAURANT

ROBIN'S RESTAURANT
Located in the historic east village of Cambria, in a charming vintage
home, Robin’s has been delighting locals & visitors with a fresh eclectic
quality menu of international foods and gracious service for 24 years.
We also have a beautiful garden for small weddings & special events.
Open daily from 11am. Sunday Brunch specials &
monthly Prix Fixe dinners. Mother’s Day Brunch.
4095 Burton Dr. • www.robinsrestaurant.com • (805) 927-5007
NOVO’s international flavors are the leading ingredients in an
exotic dining experience. Brazilian, Mediterranean and Asian
flavors awaken the senses. In house roasted spices for curries,
mixtures and marinades balanced with crisp, seasonal vegeta-
bles and savory meats. Explore.
726 Higuera Street • Open Daily from 11am
805-543-3986 • www.novorestaurant.com

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P erfect P airs
Beef Tenderloin and Bordelaise
Sauce Paired with Robert Hall
Cabernet Sauvignon or Meritage
This classic recipe, Beef Tenderloin with Bordelaise Sauce, Caramelized
Carrots and Shallots, paired with either Robert Hall Cabernet Sauvignon or
Robert Hall Meritage, pays homage to one of the world’s greatest wine and food
combinations – beef with a red wine from Bordeaux, France. And since a true
red Bordeaux wine is comprised of a blend of several regional grapes, I would
suggest using the single varietal Cabernet Sauvignon by Robert Hall Winery as
the wine ingredient in the sauce and choose their Meritage wine to accompany
the meal. Meritage wines, as they are named in California, are defined as wines
that are made from the classic grapes of the Bordeaux region. This Meritage
replicates that great Bordeaux tradition beautifully and marries perfectly with
this recipe.
Robert Hall Winery, based on Highway 46 East in Paso Robles, has been
building a name for quality grapes and wine, with a focus on Rhone varietals,
such as Syrah and Grenache and as well as Bordeaux grapes like Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Winemaker Don Brady takes
care to bring out the best in the grapes and shapes Robert Hall wines with
finesse and style. Their Meritage wine, with deep color, rich, ripe fruit and soft
tannins, works seamlessly with this beef tenderloin and its hearty, yet surpris-
ingly smooth sauce. Each taste of the beef, and subsequent sip
of the Meritage, creates a natural binding of the proteins from
the beef with the tannin in the wine. The wine acts as a
cleansing agent for the palate with every bite. The sauce,
adding sweetness with its caramelized carrots, gets its silkiness
from the melted butter and its richness of flavor from the
Robert Hall Cabernet Sauvignon.
With its 19,000-square-foot cave lined with stacks of
barrels of all sizes, including a wall of 1000-gallon
French oak fermentation tanks, the Robert Hall Winery
is impressive both inside and out. A spacious tasting
room features a ceiling that seems to go on forever,
and an enormous, one-of-a-kind chandelier that floats
overhead every tasting room visitor. Outside the winery,
artistic fountains, a large amphitheater and rustic
barbecue area with two regulation bocce ball courts
leaves little to be desired – except maybe another serving
of one of their delicious wines while strolling the
grounds.
The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Guided educational tours are available daily at 11 a.m., 1
and 3 p.m. Contact Tasting Room Supervisor Milisa Lass
direct at (805) 239-1616 ext. 25 for more information.
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by Len Napolitano
BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH BORDELAISE SAUCE,
CARAMELIZED CARROTS AND SHALLOTS
Tender beef filets served with a rich, velvety sauce are what you
might envision for a romantic dinner. What comes as a surprise is
the simplicity of this recipe. To save time, you can prepare the
Bordelaise sauce a day or two in advance and refrigerate it until
ready to serve. This dish deserves your best Robert Hall Winery
Cabernet Sauvignon or the Bordeaux Blend, Meritage as an accom-
paniment.
For the Bordelaise sauce:
• 1-1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 1 tablespoons freshly cracked pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 to 8 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1/2 bottle (750 ml) Cabernet Sauvignon (about
• 1-1/3 cups)
• 2 cups unsalted veal or beef stock
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 beef filets (preferably prime), each 6 ounce, well trimmed
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly cracked pepper, to taste, plus 1/8 teaspoon
• 1 carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
• 2 shallots, cut into 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup)
• 1 fresh thyme sprig
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablepsoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
To make the Bordelaise sauce, in a 3-quart saucepan over medium
heat, melt the butter. Add the shallots and sauté, stirring occasion-
ally, until tender and lightly golden, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the pepper,
bay leaf and thyme and stir to mix. Add the wine; bring to a boil and
cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, 15
to 20 minutes. Add the stock and bring to a simmer, skimming off
any excess fat and cook for 15 minutes. Strain the sauce through a
fine-mesh sieve into a clean saucepan and keep warm over very low
heat.
In a 10-inch fry pan over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of
the butter. Season the filets with salt and pepper. When the butter
is hot, add the filets and sear until golden underneath, about 2
minutes. Using a pair of tongs, turn the filets, and add the carrot,
shallots, the 1/8 tsp. pepper, the thyme and bay leaf. Cover and cook
for 3 minutes for medium-rare, or until done to your liking. Transfer
the filets to warmed individual plates.
Continue cooking the vegetables, uncovered, until just tender, 1
minute more. Add the sauce, bring to a boil and stir in the
remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the
sauce thickens, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the thyme sprig and bay
leaf and discard. Stir in the parsley. Spoon the sauce and vegetables
around the filets and serve immediately. Serves 2.
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Tolosa Winery Targest The New Vintage of Wine Drinking

Tolosa welcomes younger wine drinkers with new social group; Wine Clique
The Millennial generation is the second largest generation with
more than 70 million, trailing the Baby Boomers, which gives them a
powerful statement as a consumer. Every year an average of four
million Millennials turn 21. They are now the largest consumers of
wine and are the first generation to incorporate wine drinking into
their lifestyle at a younger age. Wine is a social drink; they talk about
it like they do music.
With three colleges surrounding the San Luis Obispo area, Millen-
nials are what make this town so unique. Tolosa Winery is one of the
closest wineries to downtown SLO, where it is buzzing with energy
from this powerful generation. “We see more and more students and
young professionals appreciating wine on a daily basis, but we felt we
needed to do more to reach out to them,” states Brittney Blete, Tasting
Room Manager. A year ago Tolosa began joining social networking
sites such as MySpace, Facebook and Wine 2.0, which has made an
enormous impact on the brand and given insight into where the wine
market future is heading.
In keeping up with the nation-wide trend to reach the next gener-
ation, Tolosa has announced a social group called the Wine Clique. It
is directed toward the younger generation and is designed to make
wine fun and less intimidating. It is not a wine club. There are no
commitments, no automatic billing and no credit card required to
join. All one does is purchase one bottle of Tolosa wine of their choice
each month to receive their benefits. “We wanted to create an inviting
way for younger wine drinkers to be a part of the winery and create
memorable experiences, but without the commitment of a wine club,”
states Katie Noonan, Marketing and Events Administrator.
Benefits of Clique include free tasting during the week, invitations
to two exclusive social events, educational wine seminars and
discounted prices on wine, merchandise and events.
Tolosa Winery is located in the heart of California’s Central Coast
wine country, minutes outside of San Luis Obispo and four miles
inland from the Pacific Ocean. The tasting room is open daily from 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information, visit www.tolosawinery.com
or contact the winery at (805)782-0500, 4910 Edna Road, San Luis
Obispo.

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J. PAUL ROSILEZ
by Michael Cervin
T
he reddish two story Southwestern
style building stands on a hill over-
looking Highway 46 East. At first
glance you might think you’re in Santa Fe,
but you are in the heart of Paso Robles wine
country. The bold colors of the exterior of
the tasting room with its low slung tiled roof
and pueblo design articulate the desert envi-
ronment perfectly, even to the point where
cactus have been planted near the entrance.
The interior of the 2,000-square-foot tasting
room continues the theme with two very
large beautiful Indian tapestries hanging on
the wall behind the bar. The tasting bar itself
is spacious and wide, with the aim to accom-
modate longer visits for guests. While many
tasting rooms only having a bar, the J. Paul
Rosilez tasting room provides leather
couches to sit on, kick back and relax. And
while you bask in the low key, informal
place, you’ll try everything from the Viog-
nier, Chardonnay, Syrah, Sangiovese,
Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir and
dessert wines. You will also be greeted by Joe
and Barbara Rosilez who are the parents to
the winemaker Joe Rosilez (junior). You
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might wonder where Joe the Winemakers is.
While J. Paul, “Joey” to those who know
him, is working multiple jobs, J. Paul senior
and Barbara man the tasting room. They
originally purchased property in Paso Robles
after they moved from the Lodi area
(another wine-producing region) to the west
coast of California, in the late 1990s. Upon
purchasing their east side property, they
started using grapes exclusively from the
Herder Vineyard further out from Paso
Robles in an even warmer growing region.
As production increased, they started
sourcing fruit from other areas around Paso
Robles.
Family has always been important to the
Rosilez clan. “We’re a close family,” Barbara
states. “When one of us needs help, the
others are there to help.” This has manifested
in Barbara and J. Paul senior running the
tasting room, seeing as how Joey works full
time at a day job and arrives at the winery
each night to check on the state of the wines.
Joey works as a pharmacist in the little town
of Los Osos, south of Morro Bay. His occupa-
tion explains his flagship wine being called
Apothecary, one that sells remarkably well
for the 3,000-case winery. That they have
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Barbara and Joe Rosilez Sr.
become the face of the winery, though unex-
pected, suits them fine. “We enjoy doing it
very much,” Barbara says of her weekend gig.
“We like to work with people one-on-one
and tell them the story of our winery and
how it all came to be.” Barbara and J. Paul
also tell visitors and guests what their favorite
wines are, a subject that comes up frequently.
“I have to say, I really like our Zinfandel and
our Apothecary,” Barbara admits. Apothecary
is a type of wine that Paso Robles is
becoming known for, blended wines. In
particular, Apothecary is a blend of Cabernet
Sauvignon and Sangiovese, also known as a
Super Tuscan since the Sangiovese is a grape
from Italy. For J. Paul senior, he gravitates
toward the Viognier, a light white wine with
floral notes and stone fruit overtones that he
drinks while eating popcorn.
The Rosilez family tasting room is located
at 4889 Dry Creek Road and is only seven
days a week from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tasting
fees are $5 for about six tastes and the fee is
refundable with any wine purchase. A new
website is currently under construction and
will help to spread the word about the
wines. For additional information, call (805)
226-0550.
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Attention Wine Enthusiasts!

Volunteers Needed for Wine Festival
The 14th annual Atascadero Wine Festival is recruiting volunteers
to assist with the 2009 Wine Festival. The festival will be held on
Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the Atascadero Lake Park. The festival is
turning heads and making big changes this year. With a new evening
focus, the wine taster will experience a culinary and wine tasting affair
all wrapped into one amazing, lakeside occasion not to be missed.
Volunteers are needed to assist on the day of the Wine Festival with
implementing this exciting event!
The contributions from volunteers are key to the success of the
Wine Festival. Each volunteer will work a three- to four-hour shift and
is given one complementary ticket to the Wine Festival as a thank you
for their time and hard work.
Atascadero is known for their warm summer evenings and this year
the Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival will take advantage of the
moderate evening temperatures by moving the festival to 4 to 8 p.m.
Proceeds from the Wine Festival are donated to the Central Coast Zoo
Society.
If interested in volunteering for the Atascadero Wine Festival, send
an email to awfvolunteers@hotmail.com or call 1-877-905-WINE.

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ANGLIM WINERY
“It’s hard to believe it has been four years,”
says Steffanie Anglim. She is referring to the
opening of the Anglim Winery tasting room
in downtown Paso Robles, which celebrates
its fourth anniversary this Wine Festival
weekend. Steve and Steffanie Anglim started
the winery in 2002 with a focus on producing
Rhône varietals from boutique vineyards on
California’s Central Coast. Since then, the
winery has grown to about 3,500 cases a year
with Rhône varietals and blends still at the
core including their well-regarded Viognier,
Roussanne and Grenache plus limited-
production family favorites including Pinot
Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Creating just
the right assortment of wines and vineyards is
key. “Partnering gives me enormous flexibility,
allowing me to have a Santa Rita Hills Pinot
Noir, for example, alongside a Paso Robles
Westside Mourvèdre, each true to their
unique place,” says winemaker Steve Anglim.
“And, I want to work with growers who are as
passionate about growing grapes as I am
about making wine.”
Anglim produces the wines in small lots,
allowing the truly unique to emerge in order
to create exciting and distinctive wines. Ulti-
mately, Anglim strives to make balanced,
food-friendly wines that tend to be more
elegant than overbearing, and reflective of
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Steve and Steffanie Anglim
WINE FESTIVAL WEEKEND – MAY 15-17
WEEKEND HOURS: 10 A.M. - 6 P.M.
Friday - Sunday: Meet the Anglim family and taste their
Rhône varietals and blends, and new tasting room exclu-
sives, such as Grenache Blanc, Mourvèdre, Pinot Noir, library
wines and more – all accompanied by gourmet nibbles.
Saturday: Join them at the Park, or beat the heat in the
air-conditioned comfort of the tasting room just three
blocks off the Park; ample parking.
Sunday: Begin your day with their 3rd Annual Festival
Brunch. Enjoy small bites expertly paired with Anglim
wines, plus live music. 10 a.m. until it’s gone.
$5/pp; complimentary/Winemaker’s Club.
both the winemaker and the grape.
Since the Anglims don’t own
their vineyards, they looked to
downtown Paso Robles for that
sense of “place” for their tasting
room. “When we released our first
wines in 2004, we tasted by
appointment only, basically out of
the back of the truck. We opened
the tasting room a year later, and were the
only one in town for a while,” says Steffanie.
Now there are more than 14 tasting rooms in
downtown Paso Robles, and they are glad to
have the company. Anglim’s tasting room is
located somewhat off the beaten track at the
historic train depot, one of Paso Robles’ oldest
refurbished buildings (circa 1887). “The
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space has a great feel to it – bright and warm,
relaxing and interesting at the same time.
Plus, with its rich history, we feel like the
building really connects us and our guests to
Paso Robles itself.”
The Anglims always look forward to Wine
Festival, not only because it marks an impor-
tant anniversary, but also because it means a
reunion of sorts. “Our family comes to town
every year from all over the country to
help,” explains Steffanie. “They are a lively
bunch and always make it fun.” This year
at the tasting room, Anglim will be show-
casing new releases and barrel samples
all weekend, including two new Pinot
Noirs, a Rhône-blend rosé, and sneak-
peeks of their single-vineyard Grenache
Blanc and Mourvèdre bottlings. On
Sunday, they’ll wrap up the weekend
with a Festival Brunch consisting of
small bites paired with Anglim wines
and live music. Steve and Steffanie will
be behind the counter all weekend, and most
days throughout the year, and extend an open
invitation to come by and taste what their
family winery is all about.
Anglim is located at 740 Pine Street in
downtown Paso Robles. For more informa-
tion, call (805) 227-6813 or visit the website
at www.anglimwinery.com.
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Hospice du Rhône Presents World’s

Largest Celebration of Rhône Varietals
HdR Will Host ‘You’re the Rhône That I Want’ April 30 – May 2, 2009
New Website Launched at www.hospicedurhone.org
HdR (Hospice du Rhône), organizers of the world's largest interna-
tional celebration of Rhône varietal wines, will present “You’re the
Rhône That I Want” from April 30 through May 2, 2009, in Paso
Robles. Producer registration and event passes are available via the
redesigned HdR website, www.hospicedurhone.org.
HdR represents and embodies the spirit of Rhône varieties and
those who produce the wines made of these unique winegrapes. Each
year, HdR produces an exceptional three-day event that is globally
regarded as the single most essential and enjoyable gathering of inter-
national Rhône wine producers and enthusiasts. Attendees expand
their knowledge of the 22 Rhône varieties, while rubbing elbows with
the winemakers whose passion spurs the inspiration and energy that
sets the tone for every seminar, meal and tasting. A perpetual non-
profit business league, HdR hosts one of the annual Robert Parker
California Rhône Tastings, and continues to provide educational
opportunities to both consumers and members of the wine trade.
For more information about HdR 2009 please contact Faith Wells
at (805) 784-9543 or faith@hospicedurhone.org.

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2009 Roll Out the Barrels Weekend

San Luis Obispo Vintners • Roll Out the Barrels The two-day passport portion and food pairings, reserve barrel
Association presents their 19th Passport Weekend – will allow visitors to San Luis tastings, entertainment and
annual Roll Out the Barrels Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, Obispo entry to 20 wineries special discounts.
Weekend April 30th through May 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. where they will experience wine “This is a perfect way to
May 3rd, with more than twenty portray the beautiful place that
participating wineries in the San
Luis Obispo wine region. This
Roll Out the Barrels with Salisbury Vineyards we live, and the bounty it
provides for us. It is educational
four-day event consists of three It’s a family affair as the Ortman’s and Salisbury’s join together
but also very impeccable when it
major components: Barrels In at the old Schoolhouse in Avila Valley to celebrate the SLO Vint-
comes to the food and wine
The Plaza, Winemaker Dinners ners ROB festival.
• Thursday with Barrels in the Plaza, Salisbury Vineyards and Ortman will be pouring together downtown as the presented at all the events. The
and the popular two-day Pass- beautiful Mission Plaza fills with SLO wineries and local restaurants from 5:30-7:30pm. perfect four days, for both locals
port to Wine Country. • Winemaker dinner on Friday night at the Lido Restaurant, located at the sumptuous Dolphin Bay Resort in Shell
as well as for out of town tourists
Beach. The evening will be hosted by winemakers Matt Ortman and Harold Osborne. Chef Evan Treadwell has
• Barrels In the Plaza – prepared a four-course feast, $95/person. longing for a small town escape,”
Thursday, April 30 • Enjoy “Viva la Familia”Saturday and Sunday with live music by SLO Mambo and wine and food pairings.
said Becky Gray, San Luis Obispo
• Sunday morning “Hair of the Dawg Pancake Breakfast”with mimosas and more starting at 9:30am
In San Luis Obispo’s historic Vintners Executive Director.
downtown Mission Plaza SLO For more information and reservations, contact Salisbury Vine-
yards at (805) 595-9463 or www.salisburyvineyards.com. For tickets, or more informa-
they will feature “grown here,
tion, visit www.slowine.com.
made here” from 5:30 to 7:30
p.m. SLO Vintner’s will partner
with local food producers, restau-
rants and vendors to celebrate a
complete culinary experience
right from the terroir of SLO.
• Winemaker Dinners at
participating San Luis Obispo
wineries, Friday May 1
Enjoy special culinary experi-
ences with the winemakers and
principals for a delicious way to
meet the people who shaped the
region.

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What’s Happening in Santa Maria Valley Wine Country
Santa Maria Valley Wine Country & PCPA host Les Mis “Master of the
House’s Wine Package” – Saturday, May 9, 2009
The Santa Maria Valley Wine Country and PCPA will be joining
together to celebrate French culture by hosting a special one-night-
only ticket package on Saturday, May 9th with a pre-show recep-
tion and admission to the evening showing of Les Misérables. The
reception will take place in the dance studio, located at the
Performing Arts Center on the Allan Hancock College campus at
5:30 p.m. The evening will include wine tasting with local French-
varietal wines, French hors d’oeuvres made by Testa’s Bistro and a
brief talk with winemakers Gary Burk and James Ontiveros about
French influence on viticulture & enology (winemaking). Tickets
cost $35 and include one raffle entry to win a Gifts Gone Gourmet
gift basket and admittance to the evening’s performance of Les Mis
in the Marian Theater. Attendees must be at least 21 years of age.
For more information, visit www.smcwv.com/LesMis or
www.pcpa.org. Event tickets may be purchased in person or by
phone through the PCPA Box Office. Call (805) 922-8313 or visit
the box office located on the Allan Hancock College campus at
1100 S. Bradley Road.
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• SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH THROUGH OCTOBER 10
Vineyard Walk Series
10am-12pm, Santa Maria Valley participating vineyards – The Santa Maria Valley Wine
Country will host a series of free vineyard walks throughout the Santa Maria Valley
through October. Explore the vineyards from fruit to harvest with vineyard managers and
winemakers while enjoying the fresh country air. The walks will be held at a different
vineyards and will be posted on www.smvwc.com/VineyardWalks. For more information,
contact info@smvwc.com, 1-866-480-5194; info@santamariavalleywinecountry.com, 1-
866-480-5194.
• FRIDAY, APRIL 17 – Ultimately Fine Blues & Wine Dinner
Chef Rick’s from 7 to 9 p.m. – Come enjoy Costa de Oro Wines paired with Chef Rick's
funked-up cuisine, while winemaker Gary Burk's band, "The Expensive Winos" rock the
house! This year's band includes Santa Maria's own Terry Lawless, keyboardist for U2,
along with other special guests. Call Chef Rick's, (805) 937-9512, to make your reserva-
tions today. $75 per person includes tax and gratuity.
• FRIDAY, APRIL 17 – Western Wine Showdown Dinner
6 to 9 p.m., Far Western Tavern in Guadalupe – Zaca Mesa Winery and Riverbench Vine-
yards are teaming up for a showdown of Rhone verses Burgundian varietals. Join wine-
makers Chuck Ortman from Riverbench and Eric Mohseni from Zaca Mesa for this five-
course wine paired menu. Reservations are required, $100 for Not-Yet-Members/ $90 for
either Cellar Club Members or Benchmark Members. Special Hotel Rate: Best Western Big
America in Santa Maria will offer a reduced rate of $89 per night plus tax for those
attending the Showdown dinner! Simply mention this when booking, (805) 922-5200 or
1-800-426-3213.
• EVERY FRIDAY – Friday Night Wine Down at Costa de Oro
4 to 7:30 pm – Enjoy live music and appetizers with lots of friends. A great way to end
your week or start your weekend!
The Santa Maria Valley Wine Country Association offers visitors
extensive touring information and a downloadable map at
www.santamariavalleywines.com.
For more information, call the Santa Maria Valley Convention
and Visitor & Convention Bureau at 1-800-331-3779 or visit the
website at www.smvwc.com. To join the mailing list, send an email
to info@santamariavalleywinecountry.com.
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Hot Rhônes from A Cool Region:
A pioneering winery in the Santa Ynez
Valley, Zaca Mesa Winery was the first vine-
yard planted to Rhône varieties in Santa
Barbara County in 1978. The Rhône varietals
offer rich and exotic flavors that compliment
food, so it’s no wonder they are growing in
demand. Zaca Mesa is located on a mesa
overlooking the Santa Ynez Valley which, due
to the altitude and ocean influence, is
surprisingly cool.
Today, Zaca Mesa Winery is a 100% estate-
grown and bottled winery dedicated to
Rhône varietals including: Syrah, Grenache,
Mourvèdre, Cinsaut, Viognier, Roussanne,
and Grenache Blanc. With great anticipation
the winery is releasing its 2008 Viognier and
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History Confirms the Zaca Mesa’s
Terroir is Ideal for Rhône Varietals
2005 Syrah. The gradual ripening of the 2005 vintage
The Zaca Mesa team has been so excited allowed rich flavor development at lower
about the quality of Viognier from its sustain- sugar levels, making a one of Zaca Mesa’a best
ably farmed 750-acre estate that they have vintages. The velvety quality of this classic
dedicated 36 acres to the variety, making Rhône style Syrah makes it wonderful food
them one of the leading producers of this compliment with lamb, mushroom risotto,
quickly immerging varietal. They farm 20% and grilled meats.
of the Viognier acres planted in Santa Barbara Zaca Mesa Winery, located in the Santa
County. The 2008 vintage ($20) shows notes Ynez Valley since 1972, has hand crafted its
of ripe apricot, lemon-lime, melon and wines with character and integrity from
lychee. The lingering finish has a touch of grapes sustainably grown in their vineyards,
minerality, a signature characteristic of the expressing their distinctive terroir. For more
vineyard. The wine is a delightful compli- information about Zaca Mesa Winery, call
ment to ethnic food and shelled seafood. (805) 688-9339 or visit www.zacamesa.com.
The 2005 Syrah ($22) exudes rich black- Zaca Mesa Winery is located at 6905 Foxen
berry, cassis and signature sage spice aromas. Canyon Road, Los Olivos.
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Legal Aid Foundation Celebrates 50 Years
The Legal Aid Foundation’s 50th Anniversary Grand Celebration
and Appreciation event will take place at the Sunken Garden of the
Courthouse in Santa Barbara on Saturday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. Go
down memory lane with the food, entertainment and dress of the past
five decades – the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and today! Ticket are $125 per
person, $100 per person for two or more people, $95 per person, for
judicial personnel, government lawyers and young barristers. Legal
Aid annual members get special discounts. Sponsorships are also
available. Contact Niki Richardson for more information on tickets,
sponsorships or membership, (805) 963-6754 x109.
Key people to Legal Aid being honored at this event are Harris Seed
and Stanley Schwartz, Gerry Parent, Selma Rubin, Nancy Davis, Judge
Thomas Anderle, Lessie Nixon and Ron Perry.
Since 1959, Legal Aid has provided residents of Santa Barbara
County free legal representation in critical civil matters to seniors,
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victims of domestic violence and people living at the poverty level.
For 50 years, Legal Aid’s mission has been to ensure that low-
income people and seniors have access to the civil justice system - to
secure safe shelter, adequate income and protection from domestic
violence and elder abuse. Their clients are frequently at risk of being
beaten or abused, or in danger of becoming homeless through the loss
of Social Security or disability benefits, housing discrimination or
unfair eviction. Legal Aid offices are located in Santa Barbara, Santa
Maria and Lompoc.
This past fiscal year more than 5,000 Santa Barbara County resi-
dents were helped.
Legal Aid has assisted 565 victims of domestic violence obtain
protection against their perpetrators.
Volunteer attorneys with the Project Outreach and Senior Outreach
programs counseled more than 390 visitors at the Franklin, Westside
and Goleta Community Centers.
Staff and volunteer attorneys provided assistance to nearly 4,000
self-represented litigants at the three (Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and
Lompoc) court house self-help centers.
“We couldn’t have gotten as far as we have without the continued
support of the legal community – and this event is to appreciate and
celebrate them as well,” said Executive Director Ellen Goodstein.
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Enjoy A Taste of Camarillo: Meadowlark Service League Presents

On Sunday, July 26, the
Meadowlark Service League will
hold its 22nd annual A Taste of
Camarillo Wine and Food
Festival from 1 to 4 p.m. on the
lawns of the historic Adolfo
Camarillo Ranch House, 201
Camarillo Ranch Road, Camar-
illo. Proceeds will benefit
Camarillo and greater Ventura
22nd Annual Wine and Food Festival
County charities.
Attendees will be able to
sample fine wines and tantalizing
food from a wide variety of
participating wineries and restau-
rants. Enjoy an afternoon
featuring live entertainment,
opportunity drawing, silent
auction and boutique shopping.
On July 25, there will be a
pre-event Wine Auction Gala
and Dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. at
Camarillo Ranch. This very
popular event includes live and
silent auctions of fine and rare
wines and other enticing items,
special wines for your enjoy-
ment, plus gourmet food and
live music. Advance reserva-
tions are required, seating is
limited.
Tickets for A Taste of Camar-
illo are $75 in advance and $85 at
the door. Tickets for the Wine
Auction Gala and Dinner are $60.
A weekend pass for both events is
$125. Tickets are available at
www.meadowlarkserviceleague.com
or by mail from the Meadowlark
Service League, P.O. Box 3063,
Camarillo, CA 93011-3063
For more information, call
Mary Little at (805) 388-7158.

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Head Winemaker Jac Jacobs & Assistant Winemaker Michael Barreto
Winemaker Profile: Sylvester Vineyards & Winery
JAC JACOBS & MICHAEL BARRETO
by Mark Storer
T
he Sylvester Winery became a reality
some 20 years after Sylvester Feichtinger
purchased the land in th 1960s. In 1982
the first grapes were planted and from there,
Sylvester Winery was born. But it would be
another 20 years until Head Winemaker Jac
Jacobs and his assistant Michael Barreto came
to work together here, meeting for the first
time during their interview phase with the
winery.
Originally operating as a cattle and hay
ranch, the Sylvester Winery is now part of the
Paso Robles vineyard landscape where the
farming has turned to soil and sun, fruit and
juice. But the intensity that goes into each
bottle is exemplified by what Assistant Wine-
maker Michael Barreto calls “a good balance”
between he and Jacobs. “Jac has that kind of
‘from the ground up’ education in wine and
his approach has always been about the
artistry. I got my background in the produce
business and did some studies,” he says.
Barreto develops both the science and the
artistry along with Jacobs and together they
create three different labels from Sylvester
Winery.
“We produce wines under three labels,”
says Barreto. “Kiara, which is named after
Sylvester’s granddaughter, is the reserve
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SYLVESTER WINERY CELEBRATES THE PASO ROBLES
WINE FESTIVAL WITH FANTASTIC GOURMET MEALS
Sylvester Winery is proud to have Italian Master Chef, Walter Filippini,
along with the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills present its Wine Festival
dinners. These dinners will be held in Sylvester’s wine park adjacent to
their vintage Pullman train cars. In an effort to help its customers enjoy
the finer things in life during these hard economic times Sylvester Winery
has lowered the price of their Wine Festival dinners.
On Friday May 15, Sylvester will present their traditional and cele-
brated fine food dinner buffet. The extensive menu includes Crab Cakes,
Jumbo Prawns, Pâtés, Homemade Pasta, Prime Rib among many other
incredible dishes. Dessert includes cannolis and chocolate-dipped straw-
berries. This meal, paired with the release of their 2006 NIKIARA
Meritage, costs $59 per person or $49 for members of Sylvester’s wine
club, the FLOCK.
On Saturday May 16, Sylvester will hold a post wine festival celebra-
tion. After a long day of enjoying the festivities in downtown Paso Robles’
park, wine festival attendees can sit down to a mellow evening of good
home cooking. This three course meal gives guests the option of different
salads, and a choice of an oak fire-grilled entrée, including prime NY
steak. Each course will be expertly matched with a glass of wine by
Sylvester’s sommelier. The price of this meal is $39 per person.
label.” Under that label, the winery produces
some 25,000 cases a year. “Kiara represents
Paso Robles. Our Cab, Merlot, Chardonnay,
Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Syrah and occa-
sionally Sangiovese, come out of vineyards
here,” says Barreto. By contrast, the Sylvester
label represents value-priced wines, which
represent the Paso Robles style well, but also
blend from sourced grapes. “It’s actually a lot
of fun to create the Sylvester label,” says
Barreto. “Making reserve wines is a relatively
easy thing with great fruit and resources.
With the Sylvester label, we’re much more
price-point conscious, but also fully aware
that what counts is that the wine tastes as
good as it should.”
Jacobs’s artistry got kicked to the next level
when he and Barreto helped Sylvester create
the third label, Le Vigne di Domenico, named
for Sylvester’s grandson, Dominic. “The Le
Vigne label is where Jac picks the best wines
of the lots. It’s the real artistic challenge where
we’re looking at our barrel samples and
asking, ‘is this good enough for the Le Vigne
label?’” Jacobs and Barreto don’t release wine
every year under the Le Vigne di Domenico
label. “We do it only in years when we’re
confident we’ve got something special,” says
Barreto. In 2006, the special wines were the
Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, so
of course a little blending was in order and,
voila – Le Vigne di Domenico wines.
“Our palates are really similar,” says
Barreto of he and Jacobs. “We really compli-
ment each other well and we each bring
something to the wines we’re making.” It’s
that individual focus, of course, that passion
for each glass of wine poured, that keeps
Sylvester Winery at the top of its form.
Visit Sylvester Winery at 5115 Buena Vista
Avenue in Paso Robles, daily from
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call
1-800-891-6055 or visit the website at
www.sylvesterwinery.com.
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
PASO ROBLES
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar
Local winemaker featured each week.
5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles
www.vinotecawinebar.com
« ONGOING THROUGH MAY
Art Exhibit at Castoro Cellars
Featuring Willow Yeilding 10am-5:30pm
888-DAM-FINE, Templeton, www.castorocellars.com
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards
Try gourmet food paired with fine wine
12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles
www.meridianvineyards.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Templeton Farmers’ Market
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables
9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton
ONGOING
Free Cooking Show at Idler’s
Food samples, wine & entertainment featuring
“Mark The Singing Chef” of Hospitality Catering.
5:30pm, 805-238-7979, Paso Robles
Visit www.hospitalitycatering.net for details.
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Paso Robles Farmers’ Market
Country farm arts and crafts market
8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles
ONGOING
Painting Exhibits at Villicana Winery
Enjoy fine art work along with fine wines.
11am-5pm, 805-239-9456, Paso Robles
ONGOING
Estrella Warbird Museum
Collection of military aircrafts, 10am-4pm
Paso Robles, 805-227-0440, www.ewarbirds.org
ONGOING FRIDAYS
15 Degrees C Wines Beer Tastings
Featured beer every Friday night, 6pm, $10
Templeton, 805-434-1554, 15degreesCwines.com
« ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Art, Wine & Song
Art, music, & wine at downtown wineries, 5-7pm
Paso Robles, 805-227-6813, www.pasowine.com
« APRIL 30
Arroyo Robles Winemaker Dinner at Panolivo
Gourmet dinner paired with fine wine.
7pm, 805-226-5454, www.arroyorobles.com
« APRIL 30
Winemaker Dinner with Arroyo Robles
« MAY 12-JUNE 2
Featuring Panola gourmet bistro, 7pm, Paso Robles
805-226-5454, www.arroyorobles.com
« APRIL 30 - MAY 2
Hospice du Rhône 2009
« MAY 15-17
Celebrate all things Rhone while rubbling elbows
with the winemakers. 805-784-9543
Paso Robles Event Center & various locations.
Visit www.hospicedurhone.org for details.
« APRIL 30-MAY 3
Hospice du Rhône (HdR) at Edward Sellers
Rhône wine producers & enthusiasts celebrate
with various events all weekend. Paso Robles
805-239-8915, www.edwardsellers.com
MAY 1
Chimera Vineyards Ice Cream Social
12-5pm, 805-226-0102, Paso Robles
www.chumeiavineyards.com
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MAY 1
Afternoon with Black Sheep Gourmet
at Meridian Vineyards
12-5pm, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles
www.meridianvineyards.com
« MAY 1
Edward Sellers Winemaker Dinner
Delicious meal with award winning wines
6pm, 805-239-8915, Paso Robles
www.edwardsellers.com
« MAY 1-31
Art Exhibit at Ortman Family Vineyards
Featuring Carolyn Braun
12-5pm Mon-Thurs, 12-7 Sat-Sun
www.ortmanvineyards.com, 805-237-9009
« MAY 2
First Saturday at Orchid Hill
Featuring fine wine, local artists & musicians
805-237-7525, Paso Robles
www.orchidhillwine.com
« MAY 2
Art & Song with Midlife Crisis Winery
New artists, local musicians & fine wine
4pm, 805-237-8730, Paso Robles
www.midlifecrisiswinery.com
« MAY 3
Wine Club Tasting at Edward Sellers
Private tasting with the winemaker
805-239-8915,RSVP, Paso Robles
www.edwardsellers.com
« MAY 9
Mother’s Day Massage &
Purse Party at Midlife Crisis
Massage, beautiful purses, wine & cheese too
10:30am-6pm, 805-237-8730, Paso Robles
www.midlifecrisiswinery.com
MAY 9
7th Annual Day in the Shade
Juried arts & crafts from all over the state, food,
wine, live music & more. Templeton
805-434-2099, www.templetonchamber.com
MAY 10
Mother’s Day Brunch at Justin
$35, Seating times 11:30am & 1:30pm, Paso Robles
805-238-6932 x300, www.justinwine.com
« MAY 10
Mother’s Day Celebration at Robert Hall
Relaxing day of food & fine wine in the elegant
Meritage Room. 805-239-1616x24
For details visit www.roberthallwinery.com.
Eos Art Exhibit
Featured Artist - Jim Tyler, Paso Robles
805-239-2562 ext 43, www.eoswinery.com
The 27th Annual Paso Robles
Wine Festival Weekend 2009
More than 110 area wineries host an array of
special events including winemaker dinners, food
pairings, seminars, winery tours, special tastings
and more. Events at many locations throughout
Paso Robles.
• May 15: Golf Scramble & Winemaker Dinners at
Local Wineries
• May 15: Reserve & Auction Event
• May 16: Wine Festival-Paso Robles City Park,
www.pasowine.com/events/winefestival.php
www.prettysmith.com
« MAY 15
Wine Fest Dinner at D’Anbino
Dinner, live music, dancing and great wine!
7pm, $70, 805-227-6800, www.danbino.com
« MAY 15
Wine Festival Dinner at Opolo
Incredible, multiple course dinner paired perfectly
with Opolo wines including live music & more!
6pm, 805-238-9593, Paso Robles, www.opolo.com
« MAY 15
Wine Festival Dinner in the Eberle Caves
Celebrate good wines & great times. Paso Robles
805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
MAY 15
Windows on the Water Winemaker Dinner
With Harmony Cellars
Wines artfully paired with elegant cuisine
$96, 805-927-1625, Morro Bay
www.harmonycellars.com
« MAY 15
Robert Hall Wine Fest ’60s Rock’n Roll Bash
Light dinner with primo vino
6pm, 805-239-1616x 24, Paso Robles
www.roberthallwinery.com
MAY 15
D’Anbino Wine Fest Dinner
Live music, dancing & great wine, 7pm, $70,
805-227-6800, Paso Robles, www.danbino.com
« MAY 15
Castoro Cellars Annual Wine Fest
Winemaker Dinner
Featuring Chef José Dahan
Live music, prizes, disccounts & fun
6:30pm, $105, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton
www.castorocellars.com
MAY 15
Wine Fest Dinner at Justin
Featuring Guest Chef of Heidi’s, Minneapolis
$150/$120 wine club, 805-238-6932, Paso Robles
www.justinwine.com
« MAY 15-16
Hunt Cellars May Fest Winemaker Dinners
Winemaker dinner paired with award winning wines
6:30pm, 805-237-1600, Paso Robles
www.huntcellars.com
« MAY 15-17
Wine Festival Weekend at Sylvester
New vintages straight out of the barrel, gourmet
cheese pairing with reserve wines, Sylvester label
wines on sale for an unbeatable price, Saganaki
fondue & Tommy Bahama sample sale, jewelry by
local artist Anita Marie & more!
• May 15: Winemaker Dinner
• May 16: 6-9pm: Spend a relaxing evening after
the park with fantastic 3 course oak-fire grill
dinner. $39/person including wine.
Visit www.sylvesterwinery.com for details
MAY 15-16
Wine Fest Weekend at Pretty Smith
Fun evening of food and wine pairing
6:30pm, 805-467-3104, Paso Robles
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at least 6 weeks prior to your event.
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« MAY 15-17
Wine Festival at Locatelli Vineyards
• May 15: BBQ & blues rock band "Rail"; 5-8pm, $25
• May 16: Locatelli will be pouring at the Festival
• May 17: Barrel tasting and nibbles
805-467-0067, San Miguel,
www.locatelliwinery.com
« MAY 15-17
Wine Festival at Jada Vineyard
New releases, appetizers, barrel samples &
more! 805-226-4200, Paso Robles
www.jadavineyard.com
« MAY 15-17
May Fest at Edward Sellars
Barrel tastings, appetizers, wine club events &
specials all weekend. Paso Robles
www.edwardsellars.com
« MAY 15-17
May Fest Weekend at Midlife Crisis
Great food, fun & wine, 10:30am-6pm
805-237-8730, Paso Robles
www.midlifecrisiswinery.com
MAY 15-17
Wine Fest at Bianchi Winery
Wine tasting, lakeside views and more
10am-5pm, 805-226-9922, Paso Robles
www.bianchiwine.com
MAY 16
International Dinner at Falcon Nest Winery
Each course is from a different country
$30, 805-226-0227, Paso Robles
www.falconnestwinery.com
« MAY 16
Wine Fest Luncheon at Ortman Vineyards
Wines paired with gourmet sandwiches
11am, 805-237-9009, Paso Robles
www.ortmanvineyards.com
« MAY 16
Castoro Cellars Wine Fest Breakfast
Featuring crepes & sangria, 9:30am, Templeton
888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com
« MAY 16
Wine Fest at Wild Horse Winery
Live music, food, wine and local art show
$10/free wine club, 805-434-2541, Templeton
www.wildhorsewinery.com
« MAY 16-17
Wine Fest Weekend Open House
at Castoro Cellars
Library selections, BBQ, discounts, barrel
tasting, music & more. 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton
www.castorocellars.com
« MAY 16-17
Eos Wine Festival
Barrel tasting, winemaker tours & more. Paso
Robles
805-239-2562 ext 43, www.eoswinery.com
MAY 16-17
Justin ISOSCELES Blending Seminar
Blending Seminar led by Winemaker Kevin Sass
$15/$12 wine club, 805-238-6932, Paso Robles
www.justinwine.com
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MAY 16-17
Wine Festival Weekend at Eos
Barrel tasting, winemaker's tours, BBQ, live
music by the Mighty Croon Dogs and more
805-239-2562 ext 43, Paso Robles
www.eoswinery.com
MAY 17
Robert Hall – Wine Festival Open House
Taste award winning wines
6pm, 805-239-1616x 24, Paso Robles
www.roberthallwinery.com
MAY 17
Wine Fest Wine & Music Pairing at D’Anbino
Wine & live music paired with gourmet cheeses.
$10, Seatings at 11am, 1pm & 3pm, 805-227-6800
Paso Robles, www.danbino.com
MAY 17
Wine & Cheese Pairing at Harmony
Distinct wines partnered with gourmet cheeses
12:30pm, 805-927-1625, Harmony
www.harmonycellars.com
MAY 22
Robert Hall – Comedy Night
Featuring Todd Paul
7:30pm, $15, 805-239-1616x 24, Paso Robles
www.roberthallwinery.com
MAY 22
"Visions at Villa" at Villa Toscana
6:30pm, $25, 805-238-5600, Paso Robles
Fine wine and appetizers, Villa Toscana
Paso Robles, www.myvillatoscana.com
« MAY 23-25
Spring Pick-up Party at Midlife Crisis
Crisis Management team wine club pick up
10:30am-6pm, 805-237-8730, Paso Robles
www.midlifecrisiswinery.com
MAY 23
Paso Robles Festival of the Arts
Plein air quick draw, food, auction & more
Paso Robles, www.prcity.com
« MAY 23
Wine & Cheese Flight at Eos Winery
Reserve wines paired with gourmet cheeses
805-239-2562, $10, Paso Robles
www.eosvintage.com
« MAY 23
Eos – Taste of Yoga
Hour yoga session followed by light lunch and wine
805-239-2562 ext 43, Paso Robles
www.eoswinery.com
« MAY 23
Reserve Eos Wine & Gourmet Cheese Pairing
Wine & cheese tasting
$10, 805-239-2562 ext 43, Paso Robles
www.eoswinery.com
MAY 23
Tony Russell at D’Anbino
Russell plays with the family band
7:30pm, 805-227-6800, Paso Robles
www.danbino.com
MAY 30
Wine Themed Still Life Painting Workshop
Featuring award winning artist, Tracy Di Vita
10am, 805-467-3104, Paso Robles
www.prettysmith.com
« MAY 31
6th Annual Pinot & Paella Cook-Off
Amazing match of food & wine and music from
Windward Vineyards & Pinot Noir producers
2-5pm, 805-239-2565, Templeton Park
www.pinotandpaella.com
CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY
ONGOING
Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists
Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists
7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
www.morrobayartassociation.org
ONGOING
Adventures with Nature
805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org
Various hikes at various times including; Fast Hike
to Coon Creek, White’s Point Vistas, Black Hill Trail,
Sand Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon.
Morro Bay State Park Museum
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
Art galleries’ open house receptions
5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Artists Receptions at
Gallery at Marina Square
Receptions for featured Central Coast artist
5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
ONGOING SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH
Art Demonstration by Professional Artist
7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
www.morrobayartassociation.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay
Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians
3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING TUESDAYS
2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste
Weekly drink specials, 10am-9pm, San Luis
Obispo 805-269-TASTE, www.taste-slo.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste
Tastings with the winemaker, 10am-9pm
805-269-TASTE, www.taste-slo.com
ONGOING
Hearst Castle Tours
Witness the brilliance of the historical manor.
800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.org
ONGOING
Christopher Cohan Center
Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo
805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org
• May 2: SLO Symphony: Classics Finale
• May 7: Footloose
• May 9: Winds for Water
• May 12: Garrison Keillor
• May 14-15: The Phantom Tollbooth
« ONGOING SATURDAYS
Wine & Cheese Pairings at Tolosa Vineyards
Four estate wines are paired with four artisan
cheeses from around the world.
11am-3pm, San Luis Obispo
805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com
ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves
Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more
10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach
www.pismochamber.com
ONGOING
The San Luis Obispo Art Center
Permanent collection and constantly rotating
exhibits of works by local artists in all media –
paintings, sculpture, photography and more.
11am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obispo
www.sloartcenter.org
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Live Music at Mother’s Tavern
Beautiful upscale tavern with big band music
most Sundays. Call for schedule.
805-541-8733, San Luis Obispo
www.motherstavern.com
ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY
Dallidet Adobe & Gardens
Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo.
Site of first commercial winery in the area.
10am-1pm, 805-543-0638, San Luis Obispo
www.slochs.org/dallidet
ONGOING
Automobilia Museum
Specialty cars, toy cars & airplanes along with
many other antiques relating to transportation.
10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Obispo
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark”
Various art galleries stay open late & host
artist receptions with wine & cheese.
5-9pm, 805-544-9251, www.sloartcouncil.org
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock
Live music, wine and food
7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo
ONGOING
A Murder Mystery Dinner – The Altos
Dinner, wine and laughter.
5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant
Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com
« APRIL 30 - MAY 3
Roll Out The Barrels
Thurs: Barrels In the Plaza
Fri: Winemaker Dinners at local wineries
Sat & Sun: Passport Weekend–annual two day
passport portion featuring 20 wineries offering
wine tasting, food pairings, reserve barrel tast-
ings, special discounts & more. www.slowine.com
« MAY 2-3
Roll Out the Barrel Open House at Tolosa
Brick oven pizza by Bello Forno, barrel samples,
new releases and wine specials. San Luis Obispo
805-782-0500, www. www.tolosawinery.com
« MAY 16
Claiborne & Churchill's Annual
Club Member Dinner
6pm, 805-544-4066, San Luis Obispo
www.claibornechurchill.com
MAY 16
SLO Sierra Club - Photography Workshops
Featuring “Photo-Painting with Paul McCloskey”
9-11am, $40, 805-543-8717, San Luis Obispo
www.santalucia.sierraclub.org
ATASCADERO
JUNE 27
Atascadero Lakeside Wine Festival
Fine cuisine, pairings & local artists
4-8pm, $40, Atascadero
www.atascaderowinefestival.com
AVILA BEACH
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Art on the Beach at Avila Beach
Artists paint & present their work
10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Frist Friday at Morovino
Delicious food and wine pairings
4-6pm, $12, 805-627-1443, Avila Beach
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« APRIL 30 - MAY 3 « MAY 1 « MAY 9
Roll out the Barrels with Laetitia Roll Out the Consilience Winemaker Dinner at the Ballard Inn
Ortman & Salisbury Vineyards Barrels Winemaker Dinner Chef Budi Kazali's extraordinary cuisine created to
The Ortman & Salisbury join together at the Paired menu with specially hand selected wines compliment the Consilience wine line up
Schoolhouse in Avila Valley to celebrate the SLO 6pm, $95, 805-474-7657, www.laetitiawine.com $125, 805-688-7770, Los Olivos
festival with events all weekend. 805-595-9463
« MAY 2 SANTA YNEZ
www.salisburyvineyards.com, Avila
Spring Open House at Talley ONGOING MONDAYS
MAY 1 Fine wine tasting, music, appitizers & more
Morovino First Friday Wine Pairing Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts
805-489-0446, www.talleyvineyards.com Santa Barbara Darts Association BBQ and darts
Olive Oil Tasting, 4pm, Avila Beach
805-627-1443, www.morovino.com « APRIL 30 - MAY 3 7pm, 805-686-4785, www.mavericksaloon.org
Roll out the Barrels 2009 at Wood Winery ONGOING FRIDAYS
« MAY 3
BBQ, new releases, discounts & more Dancing at Maverick Saloon
Salisbury Vineyards Schoolhouse Rock
11am-5pm, 805-489-9663, www.wildwoodwine.com 6:45pm: Dance lessons, 8:30-11:30pm: Live country
Featuring SLO Mambo
MAY 23-24 western or rock & roll. 805-686-4785
12:30-3:30pm, 805-595-9463(WINE), Avila Valley Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org
Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival
www.salisburyvineyards.com
Strawberry pancake breakfast, strawberry short- ONGOING
« MAY 14 cake, strawberry prince & princess contest, straw- Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum
Girls’ Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards berry cooking contest, kiddie carnival and Parks - Janeway Carriage House
Great wine, nibbles, shopping and pampering with 10-am-6pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande
Exhibits from Chumash period through early 20th
your all of your girlfriends. www.arroyograndevillage.org
century ranch days. 12-4pm
6:30-8:30pm, $20/$15 wine club, 805-595-9463 SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON 805-688-7889, www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org
Avila, www.salisburyvineyards.com
ONGOING SECOND THURSDAY
« MAY 17 Santa Maria Valley Railroad Wine Impressions at Artiste
Schoolhouse Rock at Salisbury Vineyards 805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com Join fellow wine lovers for a blind tasting, sensory
Featuring Mike Raynor Elegant excursions with five star gourmet meals evaluation & discussion by region.
Take a tour on the trolley after the music 7-9pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com
ONGOING MONDAYS
12-3pm, 805-595-9463, Avila
Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro ONGOING
www.salisburyvineyards.com
Featuring regional & varietal tastings Chumash Casino Concerts
MAY 17
5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria 800-585-3737, www.chumashcasino.com
Morovino Smooth Sunday
Live music & cheese tasting, 2:30pm ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS • May 1: Shobox Boxing
805-627-1443, Avila Beach, www.morovino Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum • May 14: Los Tucanes de Tijuana

« MAY 31 Lots of fun including a train simulator exhibit ONGOING

Schoolhouse Rock at Salisbury Vineyards 1-4:30pm, 805-714-4927, Santa Maria Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
Featuring Hip Pocket www.smvrhm.org/museum Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail
Take a tour on the trolley after the music, 12-3pm « ONGOING 10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez Park
805-595-9463, www.salisburyvineyards.com Friday Night Wine Down at Costa de Oro www.cachuma.com

ARROYO GRANDE Great way to end your week or start your ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
weekend! 4:30pm, 805-922-1468, Santa Maria Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House
ONGOING www.costadeorowinery.com Live music and fine food, 6:30pm, $2
Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande 805-688-2886, www.thevineyardhouse.com
ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER
Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077 Santa Maria Vineyard Walks
Arroyo Grande, www.arroyograndevillage.org ONGOING
866-480-5194, Santa Maria Valley, www.smvwc.com
Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery
ONGOING SATURDAYS MAY 9 11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com
Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market PCPA Les Misérables Wine Package Evening ONGOING
Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts Wine tasting, talk with winemakers, tickets & more Glider Rides at the Airport
12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande $35, 805-922-8313, Santa Maria, www.pcpa.org 805-688-2517, Santa Ynez, www.gliderrides.com
www.arroyograndevillage.org
LOS OLIVOS MAY 2
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Picnic at the Lake at Bridlewood
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Learn How to Make Ice Cream Wine tasting, BBQ, music and more. 12pm, Santa Ynez
Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks
30 minute skit about ice cream where you help 800-563-3183, www.santaynezwinecountry.com
Free movie & snacks with discussion
create new flavors. 7pm, Arroyo Grande
7pm, 805-688-1082, www.wildlingmuseum.org LOMPOC/BUELLTON
805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS ONGOING SATURDAYS
ONGOING
Evening with the Winemaker Olive Oil Tasting at Foley
Clark Center for Performing Arts
5-6pm, $15, 805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com 10:30am-4pm, 805-737-6222, Lompoc
805-489-9444, www.clarkcenter.org
• May 6: Harrison Winery www.foleywines.com
• May 21-31: Beauty & The Beast
• May 20: Kaena Winery
SOLVANG
« ONGOING FRIDAYS • May 27: Ethan Winery
Wine Down at Wood Winery ONGOING
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Reserve wines & gourmet cheese, 4-7pm Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm
Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café
Arroyo Grande, www.wildwoodwine.com Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views
Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres, 5pm, $15
805-489-9663, sheri@wildwoodwine.com 10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang
805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com
« ONGOING THROUGH MAY 3 ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
ONGOING THURSDAYS Solvang Farmers Market
Artwork at Talley Vineyards
Fess Parker’s Wine Country Sing Along Fresh produce, flowers and foods. 2:30-6pm
Featuring Robert Reynolds, 10:30am-4:30pm
Sing along with Fess & Marcy, 8:30-10:30pm 805-962-5354, www.sbfarmersmarket.org
805-489-0446, www.talleyvineyards.com
805-688-7788, Los Olivos, www.syvva.com
ONGOING THROUGH MAY 15 ONGOING FRIDAYS
"Painting With Light - « ONGOING THROUGH MAY 31 Wine Tasting on the Patio
New Visions of the Central Coast" Art Exhibit at Carina Cellars Live guitar music along with fine wines
Featuring Paul J. McCloskey “Moonlighting” featuring Jill Targer, 11am-5pm 5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang
805-474-4771, www.gatherwinebar.com 805-688-2459, www.carinacellars.com www.royalscandinavianinn.com

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Preferred Tasting Room
by Dave Wilcox
HUNT CELLARS
A sign outside Hunt Cellars’ tasting room,
west of Paso Robles just off Highway 46,
boasts of the 90-plus points the wines
routinely are awarded.
What’s the old saying?
“It ain’t bragging if it’s true.”
Indeed, David Hunt has been crafting
memorable, award-winning wines for more
than a decade, specializing in hearty reds that
develop their expressive characteristics by
aging at least 24 months in barrels.
Character is a word that sums up the Hunt
Cellars tasting room, a refurbished farmhouse
with a wraparound veranda overlooking a
lovely lawn that looks perfect for a blanket
and picnic basket.
If you don’t have a blanket handy, there are
plenty of tables outside where guests enjoy
sipping Hunt’s wines and the shade of oak
and eucalyptus trees.
“The back patio is really nice during the
springtime,” said Tammy Schaefer, director of
Hunt Cellars’ wine club and the tasting room
manager.
Inside the structure, which now has a
stone exterior, wood floors and Tuscan-
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inspired walls enhance the comfortable
setting. A sturdy, curved tasting bar shaped
from red oak and finished in mahogany
dominates the interior.
Serving as a counterpoint to all the dark
wood and warm hues is Hunt Cellars’ signa-
ture white baby grand piano. Hunt is a musi-
cian and he plays the piano during the
frequent Winemaker Dinners hosted at the
tasting room (which also includes a full-sized
kitchen.)
Hunt naturally will be on hand during the
Paso Robles Wine Festival weekend (May 15-
17), when the winery will host a six-course
catered dinner pairing between eight and ten
wines with the various dishes. The dinner is
Friday evening.
“It’s a very intimate evening,” said Schaefer.
“David likes to talk about the wine, how the
grapes were grown and about the wine-
making process.”
During the dessert course, she added, he
performs on the piano.
Hunt Cellars produces virtually all estate-
grown wines from grapes cultivated on its
570-acre “Destiny’s Vineyard” in Creston.
That is also where the winery is located.
Among the reserve wines being poured at a
recent visit were the 2001 “Hilltop Serenade”
Syrah – winner of more than 10 gold medals
and awarded 90 points in Wine Enthusiast
magazine.
Tasting menus include six samples for $5.
Reserve vintages are $10 for six tastes. Both
menus include Hunt Cellars’ noteworthy
ports. Additionally, visitors can indulge in a
Chocolate Zinfandel Port Shooter, featuring
gourmet dark chocolate cups imported from
Belgium that are filled with port.
The Hunt Cellars tasting room is three
miles west of Highway 101 on Highway 46
at Oakdale Road. It’s open daily from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. More information is available
at (805) 237-1600, or by logging onto
www.huntcellars.com.
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PASO ROBLES AREA Clavo Cellars – Paso Robles Mo-Sa 12-5 « Hansen Vineyard– Templeton Daily
1101 Riverside Avenue; 805-226-0174 Su 12-4 X X 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X
« Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 10-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 800-676-1232 X X X « Clayhouse Wines – Paso Robles Daily Harmony Cellars– Harmony Daily
849 13th St; 805 727-4720 11-6 X X 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X
AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X Croad Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su « Hearthstone – Paso Robles Opening
3550 Vinedo Robles Lane; 805-227-6800 11-5 X X 5070 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-2544 May 1 X X
« Anglim Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6
740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 Su 12-6 & By Appt X X D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 12-6 Hice Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo
« Arroyo Robles– Paso Robles Daily 710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 Closed Tu-We X X 821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12-5 X X
739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo
B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su By 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X 2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-226- 8022 11-5 X X X
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 Appt X X Derby Estates – Paso Robles Fr-Mo « Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
Barrel 27 – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 11-5 X X 2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X
2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-237-1245 or By Appt X X Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles « J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – Paso Robles Daily
Bassetti Vineyards – Cambria By 5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12-4 X X 6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X
1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 Appt X X Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Fr-Su
« Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By Appt. & 2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X 4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-5:30 X X
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X
Donati Family Vineyard – Templeton Daily 11am-5pm Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton Fr-Su 11-4:30
Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su Corner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X 5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 By Appt X X
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X
Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5 « Jada Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su
Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily 3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X 5620 Vineyard Dr; 805-226-4200 10-5 X X X
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X
Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily
Black Hand – San Miguel By 4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X 1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X
Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Booker Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 X X 11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X
2640 Anderson Rd; 805-237-7367 11-4 X X
Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Kukkula – Templeton By
Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X 9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X
« Eberle Winery – Paso Robles Daily L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4
Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-6 X X X 2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X
« Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Th-Mo Le Cuvier – Paso Robles By Appt,
Caliza Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only
2570 Anderson Rd; 805-237-1480 11-4:30 X X
« Eos Estate Winery – Paso Robles Daily Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X 3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 By Apt X X X
Falcon Nest Winery – Paso Robles Daily Lion’s Peak – Cambria Th-Mo
Carina Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-4:30 5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X
3525 Adelaida Rd; 805-309-2046 By Apt X X 4044 Burton Ave; 805-927-1450 11-6 X X
FS Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo « Locatelli Winery – San Miguel Fr-Su
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles
1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989 11-6 X X 8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X
Firestone Vineyard Paso – Paso Robles By Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily
Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 11-6 X X 2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 Daily 10-5 Appt X X 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X

« Castoro Cellars – Templeton Daily Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X 8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt 4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X

Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30 Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X 5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X

Changala Winery – Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5
422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X
Chateau Margene – Creston Sa-Su Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By McClean Vineyards – Templeton By
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6 X X 1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt 4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt
Christian Lazo – San Miguel Sa-Su Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5 X X 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt 7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X
Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily « Grey Wolf Cellars– Paso Robles Daily « Midlife Crisis – Paso Robles Daily
8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X 1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X
Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily « Halter Ranch Vnyd– Paso Robles Th-Mo Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X 2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X

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Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su « Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5 Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X 138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X
5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X
Moonstone Cellars – Cambria Th-Mo York Mountain – Templeton Daily
801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X
« Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo 7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X
2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X
NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X Silver Stone – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7 1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X
827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Fr-Sa 12-8 Su 11-4 X X
Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su
7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By 3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X
1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt
« Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily S A N TA M A RG A R I TA
7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5
1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X Ancient Peaks – Santa Margarita We-Su
« Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles Mo-Sa 11-7 22720 El Camino Real; 805-365-7045 10-5 X X
1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 Su 11-4 X X Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By
7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X « Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su
« Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Daily 12-5 2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-6 X X
1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 Fr-Sat 12-7 X X Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo
SAN LUIS OBISPO
2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X
Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily
70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily 415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X
2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X
Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily Aron Hill Vineyards – Morro Bay Th-Su
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X « Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily 845 Embarcadero Rd, Suite F; 805-610-5751 12-5 X X
Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5 X X X
« Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis Obispo Daily
2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X
« Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Robles 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X
Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily
1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5 X X Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X
« Pianetta – Paso Robles Su-Mo-Th: 12-6pm 870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt
« Bishop’s Peak – Arroyo Grande Daily
829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X X Thacher Winery– Paso Robles Opening in 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X
Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo 8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 June '08 X X
Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X 831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X
Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su
Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By 2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X « Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily
18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt 2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X
Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
Pomar Junction – Templeton Fr-Su 8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X Chamisal/Domaine Alfred – San Luis Obispo Daily
5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940 11-5 X X 7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X
Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo
Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X Edna Valley Vnyd – San Luis Obispo Daily
13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X 2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X
Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily
Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su 2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X « Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo
1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X 1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Daily 11-5:30 X X X
Venteux Vineyards – Templeton Fr-Su
Red Soles – Paso Robles Mo-Sa 11-5 1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo
3230 Oakdale Rd; 805-226-9898 Su 12-5 X X 2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X
Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By
Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su 2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X « Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Daily
1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X
« Vihuela Winery – Paso Robles Th-Sa 11-8
Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily 1307 Park St; 805 835-4304 Su & Mo 11-4 X X Morovino – Avila Beach Th-Mo
4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X 550 1st St; 805-627-1443 12-5 X X
Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos Fr-Su « Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Daily
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X
36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X X 1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X
RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By
« Vina Robles – Paso Robles Daily
3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X X Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo
7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt 6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt
« Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily « VinFuzion – Paso Robles We-Su
« Pismo Beach Winery – Pismo Beach Daily
3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X X 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0208 11-5:30 X X 271 B Five Cities; 805-773-WINE 12-5 X X X
Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-5 Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X 591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5
Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Daily Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles Daily « Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily
8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 10:30-5 X X 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 11-5 X X 6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X
« San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily
7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X
Scott Aaron – Templeton Sa-Su « Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily Sextant Wines – San Luis Obispo Daily
422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X 3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE 11-5 X X

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Shadow Canyon Cellars – San Luis Obispo Riverbench Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily
956 Monterey Street; 805-781-0862 Th-Su 12-7 X X 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo Sa-Su 11-5 By Apt Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos
178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318 X X X 4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X
« Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X 9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
« Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily « Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X
Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9 LOS OLIVOS Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily 2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X X
2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X
« Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X
« Wood Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo « Stolpman Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
136 Bridge St; 805-489-9663 11-5 X X Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily 2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X
2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X
Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X X Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X
S A N TA M A R I A / F O X E N C A N YO N Tre Anelli – Los Olivos Daily
Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily 2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X
Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su 2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X X
400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su
The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily 2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X
Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X X
448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By 2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily
Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5
2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X X 2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X
Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily
5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X « Carina Cellars – Los Olivos Daily Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily
2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
Chimere – Santa Maria By
217 North Russell; 805-310-1148 Appt Consilience – Los Olivos Daily L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N
« Costa de Oro – Santa Maria Daily 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily
1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X Coquelicot – Los Olivos Daily 7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-4:30 X X
2884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500 11-5 X X
Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc By
3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-VINE 10-5:30 X X X Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily 805-736-9957 Appt X X
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily 5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X
2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X
Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily Casa Cassara – Buellton We-Mo
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 291 Valley St; 805-686-5159 11-5 X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily Clos Pepe – Lompoc By
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo 4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt
2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X
Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily Dierberg Estate/Star Lane/Three Saints – Lompoc
7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room 1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430 Daily 11-7 X X
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X X
IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily 1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 530-756-4550 Th-Sa 11-4 X X
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
« Kenneth Volk Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily
Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X 6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X
Koehler – Los Olivos Daily Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 805-686-0850 Appt
Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton
2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X
McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Huber Vineyards – Lompoc By
2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt
Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang) Koehler – Los Olivos Daily Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By
2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X 70 Industrial Way; 805-448-3791 Appt
Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily
6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X 6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X

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Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7:30
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa 11-8 Su 11-7 X X
Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su Kalyra Winery – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X 800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa-Su 12-8 X X
Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X 467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 X X 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
Sanford Winery – Lompoc Daily S A N TA YN E Z Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 Summer
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 11-4 X X End of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X X
Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily
« Sort This Out Cellars – Buellton Daily 3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X
Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-5
593 Avenue of the Flags; 805-688-1717 10-5:30 X X 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X X
Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez
SOLVANG 3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X X
Oreana Winery – (formally Cellar 205) Santa Barbara
Badge Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X
Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Daily 11-5 Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily 36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-730-1680 12-4 X X
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 Closed Wed X X 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X
VENTURA COUNTY
Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X Bella Victorian Vineyard – Camarillo Fr-Su
2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800 12-6 X X
Cabana Cellars/Wandering Dog Wine Bar – Solvang Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 We-Mo 11-8ish X X 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X Camarillo Custom Crush – Camarillo Opening Soon
300 S. Lewis Rd, Ste C; 805-484-0597
Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Daily
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 10-5 X X « Cantara Cellars– Camarillo Fri-Sun
Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily 126 Wood Rd, Ste 104; 805-484-9600 11-5 X X
Curran Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X Casa Barranca – Ojai Fri-Sun
S A N TA BA R BA R A 208 E. Ojai Ave; 805-640-1255 12-6 X X
D’Alfonso – Solvang Th-Su 11-5
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 or By Appt X X Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily Herzog Wine Cellars – Oxnard Sun-Thurs 11-9
414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X 3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-938-1560 Fri 11-4 Sat Closed X X
DiBruno – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X Coquelicot – at Intermezzo in Santa Barbara Old Creek Ranch Winery – Ventura Opening Soon
East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang 813 Anacapa St; 805-996-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X X 10024 Old Creek Rd; 805-649-4132
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su Rancho Ventavo – Camarillo Opening Soon
Honeywood/Olde Mission Wine Co. 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 11-5 X X 1690 Ventura Blvd, 805-529-4221 Early 2009
Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery
1539 Mission Dr, #A & B, Solvang Su-Th 9:30-5:30
805-686-9323 Fr-Sa 9:30-6:30 X X
Jorian Hill – Solvang
1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490
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Lincourt Winery – Solvang Daily Breed: Standard Poodle
1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X Favorite Past Times: Chasing birds in the vineyard,
Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo barking at tasting room guests, playing with his pet cat
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X and best of all – hanging out with his Mom
Can be found…on the couch on a slow day or in his
Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily backyard guarding his domain when there are strange
1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X
people around
Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily If I could speak, I would say: Why can’t I have more
1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X cheese?
Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang Favorite Things: His cat (Smokey), his Mom, his ball
1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X and being rubbed under the chin
If you see me…say hello but don’t use too many big
Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang words, it just makes me turn my head from side to side.
1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X
Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily
1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X
Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily
1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X
Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily 13350 River Road, San Miguel
1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X X (805) 467-3104 KOKO

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