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JUNE 2015 | ISSUE 6, VOLUME 8
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WINE REGIONS FEATURES
REGULARS
27 | AVILA BEACH
28 | SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
San Luis Obispo Wineries Map, 29
West Side: Venteux Vineyards, 35
Paso Robles Wineries Map, 36-37
Downtown Paso Robles Wineries, 36
40 | SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Northern Santa Barbara County Wineries Map, 41
Buellton: Loring Wine Company & Cargasacchi, 46
Lompoc: Scott Cellars, 47
Santa Maria Valley: Original Roadhouse Grill, 48
Los Alamos: Bedford Winery, 49
Foxen Canyon: The Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, 50
Los Olivos: Coquelicot Estate Vineyard, 52; Dragonette Cellars, 53;
Byron Wines, 54; Zinke Wine Co., 55
Solvang: Buttonwood: Farm Winery Vineyard, 56
Santa Ynez: Rancho Olivos Estate Olive Oil, 58
Santa Barbara: Corks n Crowns, 59
61 | VENTURA COUNTY
Ventura County Wineries Map, 61
Oxnard: Herzog Wine Cellars, 62
8 | WINEOLOGY
What is the relationship between wine and weather?
10 | WINEGROWING DECISIONS
Whats in a Name?
Sustainable, Organic & Biodynamic Defined
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14 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
San Luis Obispo County, 14
Santa Barbara County, 16
Ventura County, 17
24 | DINING DIRECTORY
13 | SOLVANG THIRD WEDNESDAY

Solvang Kicks Off Summer Concert Season
with Midsommer Musik on Wednesday, June 17
18 | ON THE COVER: LUCAS & LEWELLEN VINEYARDS
20 | WINEMAKER PROFILE: KYLE KNAPP
Casa Cassara Winery & Vineyard
22 | ON THE COVER CORNER: LINCOURT VINEYARDS
25 | DINING: MISTURA PERUVIAN RESTAURANT
26 | LAMONTAGNE WINERY
Limited Production Sta. Rita Hills Wine at its Finest
33 | PERFECT PAIRS: SAN ANTONIO WINERY
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38 | MICHAEL GILL CELLARS
Putting a Premium on Producing Quality Wines
39 | TASTING ROOM OF THE WEEK: OPOLO VINEYARDS
42 | LARNER VINEYARD & WINERY
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43 | SANTA BARBARA WINE FESTIVAL
64 | A TASTE OF CAMARILLO
32 | SIX GREAT GLASSES

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Santa Barbara County, 44-45
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Paso Robles, 66
San Luis Obispo, 68
Santa Maria/Foxen Canyon, Los Alamos & Los Olivos, 68
Lompoc/Buellton & Solvang, 69
Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara & Ventura County, 70
70 | WINE COUNTRY DEALS & DISCOUNTS
71 | CENTRAL COAST MAP
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INTeLLIGeNCe FOR THe WINe CONSUMeR

BY LeN NAPOLITANO
What is the relationship between wine and weather?

Annual variations in weather explain why the wine consumer
might see higher wine prices one year or more choices of great wines
in another. Every growing season has a different number of days of
sun, rain, fog, mist, hail, frost and wind. Whats more, the timing of
any of these individual events between March and October could
mean the difference between a perfect year for wine growing or a
horrible crop of grapes. This is why a vintage the year in which
grapes were harvested is stated on most wine labels.
Poor growing-season weather, such as severe frost or hail, can
destroy or spoil crops, bringing increased prices or fewer high-quality
wines, or both, from that vintage. However, it is possible to find great
wines from not-so-great vintages, and vice versa. Its also possible,
though rare, that a single year can produce both high volume and
high quality, such as the 2012 vintage in much of California. Devoid
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combination of temperature, rain, and sunshine.
With the help of vintage charts, the growing seasons of major
regions around the world can be compared. If you buy wine at
specialty shops, vintage charts are normally available for reference.
Californias consistently good weather makes year-to-year vintage
variations less significant than appellations in, say, New York State,
where excessive rains one summer could ruin a vintage; or France,
where irrigating vineyards during dry periods is not permitted.
(Thats life in a controlled appellation of origin.) Successful wines in
some parts of the wine-making world depend heavily on favorable
weather, so the vintage year on a label carries more meaning.
A good vintage has warm days, cool nights, and a long mild
summer. A consistently cool summer ripens grapes too slowly,
creating an imbalance of high acidity with low sugar, increasing
tartness in that years wines. At the other extreme, if weather
conditions bring an avalanche of extremely hot days, sugar levels
skyrocket and acidity virtually disappears, producing flat and heavy
wines. Rain during, or nearing harvest can also upset the balance. For
some delicate, thin-skinned varieties like pinot noir, excess moisture
dilutes juice inside grapes and thins out wine. It may even form rot
on grape clusters, reducing the amount of quality wine produced
from the affected crop.
Len Napolitano is the author of
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BY JOSH STeIN
Whats in a Name?
Sustainable, Organic & Biodynamic Defined
Its a question that can drive even longtime wine and wine-trade
insiders crazy: what really is the difference between the terms
sustainable, organic and biodynamic? And, do the distinctions matter
at all? Whats really being asked, in my opinion, is how much is
marketing magic and how much is winegrowing truth; how much is
it everyone drinking from the same grapeaid versus a reflection of the
realities of commercial wine production? Its a mixture of all of the
above, of course! And given that there any plenty of organic or
biodynamic producers who dont reveal this as part of their
marketing because its easier not to, letting the focus be on the wines
themselves, its a very complicated situation. But what in wine isnt?
Everyone, perhaps, by now understands what organic means in
terms of not using chemicals or ecologically disruptive practices, but
in the context of wine, it gets a lot trickier especially for small
wineries, which is why there are way more wines labeled made with
organic grapes than straight up organic wines. It is considerably
easier to get certification showing that the organic-ness of the grapes,
is preserved through the winemaking, than to get a winery or wine
certified as wholly organic. It is not impossible, but it is costly, takes
multiple years, and leaves little room for error in the cellar. Among a
number of technical issues, there is an absolute limit on sulfite usage,
which knocks out most commercial wines because of the larger batch
process in which they are produced, and the necessity to have
preservation of the wines, once bottled. Because of all of the
regulations and paperwork, some people practice these ideas without
preaching them, intentionally not denoting what theyve done.
Biodynamic focuses on the land and resulting wines one better.
Based on the writings of Rudolf Steiner, proponents of what is an
agricultural philosophy argue for integrative methods akin to organic
practices but also place those strategies within a system of naturebased energy throughwhich the goal is to recharge the land
ecologically and spiritually; there is a certification agency, Demeter,

whose imprenteur producers must receive in order for the labels to
legally proclaim the wines as biodynamic. Again, while a number of
very high-end producers in the United States and internationally
grow according to these principles, it is expensive and timeconsuming, which is why it remains a smaller niche in the larger
wine world. Are biodynamic wines better? Taste is in the tongue of
the imbiber.
So, then, where does sustainable fit into this discussion? To my
mind, its the least rigorous, but the most honest in terms of the kinds
of compromises winegrowers often have to make. While there is a set
of proscribed Lodi Rules, and there are other sustainable
certifications, too, for things like being fish-friendly or Napa Green,
much is self-assessed and self-reported agricultural practices. More
importantly, the sustainable growers I know will say they are
essentially farming organically or biodynamically all the time, but
they withhold their vineyards from both the costs of certification and
from the potential losses of being hard hit by, for example, a pest they
are unable to eradicate, except through commercially-necessary, nonorganic practices. It is far easier to discuss these options when it is
not the potential loss of your crop or vines; sustainable winegrowing
forthrightly says commerce and stewardship can go hand in hand
through integrative processes like composting and natural
fermentations, rather than the alternatives unnecessary chemical
use or working against the land in the production process. I think
most farmers would see the natural rightness in this: if you dont sell,
you dont get to grow again.
As you can see, the potential for these terms to be meaningful
rests with consumer understanding and willingness to ask questions.
Since sustainable, in particular, is a much more wide-open term, it
behooves the interested wine lover to ask questions about how the
grapes are grown and what terms are or are not used on the
producers labels. Youll often find that the absences have little to do
with actual winegrowing processes at all, and more often than not,
result from decisions necessary to keep the winery in business. If
nothing else, your next conversation with a winemaker should be
much more engaging since these are the issues he or she is really
thinking about behind that smile. Enjoy!
Josh Stein has been in the Napa wine business for more than a dozen years, and, in addition
to being owner/winemaker of the Stein Family Wine Group, which produces a nationally
and internationally distributed portfolio of wine brands and donates a percentage of its sales,
he regularly consults for wineries and organizations throughout the North Bay and Coast via
their subsidiaries, Discrete Wine Support Services and Napa Valley Writing Services.
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Afternoon of Epicurean Delights, June 7th

Afternoon of Epicurean Delights will be held on Sunday, June 7th.
The annual event will be celebrating its 28th year, with proceeds
directly benefitting the Health & Prevention Division of Community
Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO). The goal
is for every dollar raised to go directly to services. Last year, the
Health and Prevention Division provided services to over 11,000
individuals through health, education and advocacy services for
under-served families, women, men and youth.
As Always, Afternoon of Epicurean Delights (AED) will be held
from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the beautiful, tranquil gardens and
grounds of the historic Chapman House by the Sea in Shell Beach.
This estate on the bluffs of the Pacific Ocean, is one the most
spectacular locations in San Luis Obispo County. Guests are invited
to stroll through the stunning gardens, enjoy panoramic ocean views,
or sit poolside and listen to great music, all while tasting over fifty of
San Luis Obispo County's most renowned and award winning
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restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and confectioners, who give

of their food and drink, as well as their time to benefit the CAPSLO
Health & Prevention Division. Event sponsors are Joan Gellert Sargen
and Bolton & Company Insurance Brokers. Jeanette Trompter of
KSBY will be the MC at poolside. This year music will be provided by
Cadillac Angels, Chasing Audrie Duo, Choro de Oro, Green to
White, Gypsy all Stars and Ranchers for Peace.
Tickets for Afternoon of Epicurean Delights are $100 and may be
purchased through Brown Paper Tickets online at aed.capslo.org or
directly from the Health & Prevention office at (805) 544-2498.
Other outlets to purchase tickets are: San Luis Obispo Chamber of
Commerce, Crushed Grape, Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce
and the Arroyo Grande & Grover Beach Chamber of Commerce. This
year there will be multiple shuttles leaving from Shell Beach
Elementary School and Pismo Beach City Hall on Mattie Road. If
guests don't live in Shell Beach, the City of Pismo Beach is requiring
that they ride a shuttle.
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WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH | WINE COUNTRY NEWS
Solvang Kicks Off

Summer Concert Season
with Midsommer Musik
on Wednesday, June 17
On Wednesday, June 17, Central Coast vacation favorite Solvang
will host the Midsommer Musik version of their monthly Third
Wednesday activities to kick off the villages outdoor summer concert
series, as well as vacation, staycation and picnic-in-the-park season.
The days varied offerings will include deals at local merchants
including boutiques of all sorts, restaurants and gourmet food
purveyors; the weekly Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market; the
popular Solvang Third Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk; discounts at
local hotels; and free, live musicfrom blues and bluegrass, to
folk/Americana, to country, rockabilly and classic rockhappening
from noon to midnight, all over town.
Solvangs Midsommer Musik celebration will mark the official start
of the towns summer-long outdoor concert series, with free shows
scheduled for each Wednesday, June 17 through August 19, at the
Gazebo in Solvang Park (Mission Drive and First Street). The Solvang
Park summer concerts will run from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m each
Wednesday, and will feature musical acts of varied genres as well as
different food vendors throughout the summer season, to complete
concert-goers picnic plans.
During the special June 17 Midsommer Musik Solvang Third
Wednesday, each musician or band stationed throughout town will
be playing at overlapping intervals, for a stream of day-long
entertainment. June 17 is the eve of International Picnic Day, and the
Gazebo in picnic haven, Solvang Park, will see the first free music
performance from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., as local classic rock band the
Low Down Dudes, takes the stage. Guests are encouraged to bring
blankets, chairs and fully outfitted spreadsincluding their favorite
beveragesfor the picnic-friendly afternoon concert.
Further, confirmed artists scheduled to perform on June 17 are
Cash Cooper Band (country) from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Centennial
Plaza (near intersection of Alisal Road and Copenhagen Drive); Blues
Bob & The Loopy Blues Band (blues) from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in front
of The Home Connection (425 Alisal Road); Country Heart Duo
(country) in front of The Book Loft (1680 Mission Drive) from 2:30
to 3:30 p.m; Los Spindleros (folk/Americana) from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m
in front of the Serendipity Shoppe (448 Atterdag Road); and Stuart
Mason Duo (bluegrass) at Wandering Dog Wine Bar (1539-C Mission
Drive) from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Solvang Park will once again serve as a food-focused, picnic stop
starting at 5:00 p.m., where guests will be able to purchase Cecco
Ristorantes famous pizzas, as well as gourmet grub from Good2go!

Wine Country Food Cart, while enjoying the days main concert
event from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The June 17 edition of Solvang Third Wednesday culminates with
a Midsummers Eve Traditional Danish Fire Ring ceremonyalong
the lines of a bonfireat 9:00 p.m. in front of Solvang Brewing
Company (1547 Mission Drive), where the fun runs through
midnight as Lompoc-based rockabilly band, Dead Zeds Chopper,
performs for the duration of the night.
An optimal way for Midsommer Musik revelers to catch the
multiple performers throughout the day is to embark on the
aforementioned Solvang Third Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk, from
3:00 to 7:00 p.m.a monthly, $20 ticketed activity that entails wine
or beer tastings at five venues of participants choice, a logo glass and
a map to guide tasters to crowd-pleasing Solvang watering holes.
A $20 cash-only Wine & Beer Walk ticket may be purchased on
Solvang Third Wednesdays at Wandering Dog Wine Bar (1539-C
Mission Drive), the Olive House (1661 Mission Drive), and Sort This
Out Cellars (1636 Copenhagen Drive).
Third Wednesday guests looking for a DIY activity may partake in
a jewelry-making class at Kandras Beads (5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at
1539-A Mission Drive), owned by local artist and long-time Santa
Ynez Valley resident, Kandra Norsigian. Serving as a taste of natureinspired culture, the Wildling Museum (1511-B Mission Drive) will
offer free admission from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., allowing visitors
to peruse the Museums multiple exhibits.
Visitors left weary from their day of wine, food, music and fun,
may also take advantage of Third Wednesday deals at some of
Solvangs best hotels, like 20% off of their qualifying night's stay.
Solvang Third Wednesday is a promotion in partnership with the
Solvang Chamber of Commerce, encouraging Central Coast visitors
and locals to Shop. Eat. Play. More than 60 shops, restaurants, wine
tasting rooms, activities and professional offices offer special sales and
discounts all day.
More information about Solvang Third Wednesday and a
complete listing of discount offers and events is available at
www.solvangthirdwednesday.com. Solvang Third Wednesday is also
on Facebook and Twitter! Free brochures are also available in town at
the Solvang Visitors Center at 1639 Copenhagen Drive.
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
JUNE 7
Afternoon of Epicurean Delights
Join San Luis Obispo winemakers and local chefs for the 28th Annual
Afternoon of epicurean Delights at the historic Chapman House by the Sea in
Pismo Beach. This estate on the bluffs of the Pacific Ocean is one the most
spectacular locations in San Luis Obispo County. You are invited to stroll
through the stunning gardens, enjoy panoramic ocean views, or sit poolside
and listen to great music, while tasting over fifty of SLO County's award
winning restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and confectioners, who give
of their food and drink, as well as their time, to benefit the CAPSLO Health &
Prevention Division. $100, 11:30am-3pm, www.capslo.org
JUNE 19
Alapay Cellars Sunset Cruise:
The Whale Cruise
experience Avila Beach from the calm waters of the bay, while enjoying
appetizers, live music with Steve Meyers and Alapay wine. Call (805) 595-2632
or email to info@alapaycellars.com to RSvP. $85, 6:30-8:30pm
www.alapaycellars.com
JUNE 27
20th Annual Atascadero Lakeside Wine
Festival with Peachy Canyon
Celebrating the artisan talents, flavors, scenery and people, this unique
lakeside wine festival has grown to boast wineries, chefs, acclaimed artists and
live music. Join Peachy Canyon at this years festival. $50/Advance, $55/Door
www.atascaderochamber.org
JULY 10-12
3rd Annual Seven Sisters Festival
This epic outdoor festival experience is held at el Chorro Regional Park &
Campground on Highway 1, between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. enjoy
over forty of the countys best craft breweries and wineries, three days of
nonstop music, on-site festival camping, local food and unique vendors.
www.sevensistersfest.com
JULY 17
Beautiful Sunsets
appetizers, live music with Steve Meyers and Alapay wine. Call 805-595-2632
AUGUST 14
Amazing Weather
appetizers, live music with Steve Meyers and Alapay wine. Call 805-595-2632
AUGUST 15
Mac n Cheese Festival
Hosted at the Avila Beach Gold Resort, the Mac n Cheese Festival invites you to
unwind and relax while listening to live music, taking in breathtaking views,
and indulging in great wine, beer and spirits. 2-6pm
www.themacandcheesefest.com
SEPTEMBER 24-27
Sunset Savor the Central Coast
This premier, weekend-filled event features the very best of the Central Coast.
enjoy a bounty of delicious cuisine and the very best wines that the Central
Coast has to offer. Prices, dates and times vary for individual activities. visit
www.savorcentralcoast.com for more details.
ARROYO GRANDE
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Ice Cream Creating ~ A Family Affair!
The Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab Show is a live performance that involves the
whole audience! Live performances every Wednesday 7pm. Invent a brand new
flavor and watch it being made. 805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com
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JUNE 7
Live Music: Two for the Road
at Laetitia Vineyards & Winery
Come out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Two for the Road
while you sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of
bocce! 1-4pm, www.laetitiawine.com
JUNE 7
Marianne Talley Memorial Fun Run
at Talley Vineyards
Runners of all ages are welcome to join Talley for the 22nd anniversary of the
Marianne Talley Fun Run. The runs take place at Talley vineyards on dirt roads
through the fields and vines, in one of the most beautiful settings on the
Central Coast. Choose from 1 mile kids run, 1 mile, 5 miles and ten miles.
Register at www.active.com. Registration check-in starts at 7am, runs begin
at 8am. Contact Marian at run@talleyvineyards.com for more information.
$20-$35, www.talleyvineyards.com
Live Music: Soul Sauce

JUNE 13
Come out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Soul Sauce while
you sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bocce!
1-4pm, www.laetitiawine.com
JUNE 14
Turkey Buzzards: Tunes at Talley Vineyards
Its all happening at Talley vineyards this summer. Come enjoy live tunes; wine
by the glass and food will be available for purchase. 1-4pm
www.talleyvineyards.com
Live Music: Frank Lucio

JUNE 21
Come out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Frank Lucio while
Live Music: Blues Sky

JUNE 27
Come out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Blues Sky while you
sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bocce!
JUNE 28
Monte Mills & Horseshoe Band:
Tunes at Talley Vineyards
Its all happening at Talley vineyards this summer. Come enjoy live tunes;
wine by the glass and food will be available for purchase. 1-4pm
JULY 25
Robbie Robbins Olive Oil Tasting
at Talley Vineyards
visit the tasting room and sample wonderful olive oils and balsamic produced
locally by Robbie Robbins. 1-4pm, www.talleyvineyards.com
JULY 26
JD Project: Tunes at Talley Vineyards
JULY 26
Live Music: Cocktail Shortly
Come out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Cocktail Shortly
while you sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of
bocce! 1-4pm, www.laetitiawine.com
AUGUST 1
Live Music: Chris Beland
Come out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Chris beland while
AUGUST 9
Live Music: The Paisanos
Come out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of The Paisanos while
AUGUST 9
Green to White: Tunes at Talley Vineyards
Its all happening at Talley vineyards this summer! enjoy live tunes; wine by the
glass and food will be available for purchase. 1-4pm www.talleyvineyards.com
AUGUST 15
Live Music: Live & Rob
Come out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Liv & Rob while you
AUGUST 22
JULY 4
Live Music: Nataly Plotner
Come out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Nataly Plotner while
JULY 5
Live Music: Les Beck
Come out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Les Beck while you
JULY 12
Triple Down Theory:
Tunes at Talley Vineyards
JULY 18
Annual Summer Wine Club BBQ
Wine Club Members, join Laetitia for their Annual Summer BBQ at the Laetitia
estate House lawn where they will feature Santa Maria Style BBQ accompanied
by Laetitia & Nadia wines. There will also be live music, a photo booth area,
wine-themed games and a snow cone stand! 1-4pm, $40, Wine Club only
wineclub@laetitiawine.com, www.laetitiawine.com
AUGUST 23
Soul Sauce: Tunes at Talley Vineyards
Its all happening at Talley vineyards this summer! enjoy live tunes; wine by the
glass and food available for purchase. 1-4pm, www.talleyvineyards.com
AUGUST 29
Live Music: Nataly Plotner
Come out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Nataly Plotner while
you sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. 1-4pm, www.laetitiawine.com
AUGUST 29
Robbie Robbins Olive Oil Tasting
at Talley Vineyards
visit the tasting room and sample wonderful olive oils and balsamic produced
locally by Robbie Robbins. 1-4pm, www.talleyvineyards.com
AUGUST 30
Live Music: Les Beck
Come out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Les Beck while you
sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. 1-4pm, www.laetitiawine.com
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ONGOING SATURDAYS
Arroyo Grande Farmers Market
Farm fresh produce & flowers, art show and live entertainment in the Arroyo
Grande City Hall parking lot at 214 east Branch Street. 12-2:30pm
805-473-2250, www.arroyograndevillage.org
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SEPTEMBER 19
Pinot & Paella
enjoy a casual summer afternoon on the Laetitia estate House lawn, where
Laetitia features various seasonal paellas prepared outdoors by a local chef
alongside Laetitia & Nadia wines for a perfect al fresco summer meal.
5:30-7pm, $45, $40/Wine Club, wineclub@laetitiawine.com
www.laetitiawine.com
CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA AND MORRO
JUNE 5 & 19
Train Wreck Fridays at Pomar Junction
enjoy live music and a beautiful summer sunset over the vineyard and rollling
hills. Celebrate the end of the week and unwind with Pomar Junction's award
winning wines. Wines available to purchase by the bottle or glass. Food
available for purchase or bring your own food to cook on our community grill!
6/5: Back Bay Betty. 6/19: Blimp Pilots. 5:30-8pm, www.pomarjunction.com
ONGOING
Hearst Castle Tours
Led by an experienced guide, tour Hearst Castle and encounter the majesty and
beauty of this historical treasure. 800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.org
JUNE 12
Yin & Vin: Sunset Yoga & Wine
at Castoro Cellars
After a long week, join Castoro to un-wine-d with this yoga class! This will be a
90-minute restorative practice incorporating essential oils and therapeutic
touch to relax and unwind, just at sunset, followed by a glass of vino and some
tasty snacks. $30, $25/Club Members, 6-7:30pm, www.castorocellars.com
ONGOING DAILY
Seasonal Menu Pairings at Villa San-Juliette
villa San-Juliette has carefully crafted decadent small bites that pair
wonderfully with their estate and reserve wines. For groups larger than
twelve, advance reservations are required. enjoy fabulous charcuterie,
bruschetta, gourmet salads, pizza, sandwiches and burgers. 11am-4pm
Prices vary, 805-467-0014 ext. 100, www.villasanjuliette.com
JUNE 21
Fathers Day Smoke Out
at Vina Robles Winery
This Father's Day bring the whole family out to celebrate Dad with a "smoke
out" at vina Robles! enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, a dessert platter and vina
Robles wine. After lunch, each father can enjoy a cigar while sitting back and
enjoying live music. Additional wine and cigars available for purchase.
$65, $55/Wine Club, 12:30-2:30pm, www.vinarobles.com
PASO ROBLES
ONGOING THURSDAYS - SUNDAYS

Food and Wine Pairing at Niner Wine Estates
Join Niner Wine estates for food and wine pairings every weekend! Stop by
the kitchen and enjoy a glass of wine with plates designed to be paired and
shared. Relax on the beautiful back patio overlooking Heart Hill vineyard and
experience the combination of great wine and gourmet food. 11am-4pm
www.ninerwine.com
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Songwriters at Play at Sculpterra Winery
Join Sculpterra on Sundays for their Songwriters at Play concert series.
Muisc is free. Wine and cheese to purchase. 1-4pm www.sculpterra.com
Patio Food Pairings

at Opolo Vineyards
ONGOING FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Join them on the patio for delicious gourmet pizzas from their wood
burning oven, sandwiches or sample an array of sausages, all paired with
excellent Opolo wines. Cheers! 11am-4pm, 805-238-9593, www.opolo.com
Tours & Tastings at Eberle Winery
ONGOING DAILY
vIP Tastings by appointment, $35. Complimentary cave tours every half hour.
805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
Saturday Live at Vina Robles Winery
ONGOING EVERY SATURDAYS
every Saturday, you are invited to slow down from your week, sit back and
enjoy live music - all while savoring award-winning vina Robles wines.
Wine & tastings available. 1-4pm, 805-227-4812, www.vinarobles.com
A Grape to Glass Experience

at Wild Horse Winery
ONGOING SATURDAYS AND SUNDAY
Learn what happens in the vineyards and cellar, then end with wine tasting.
We encourage you to bring just two things: your walking shoes and lots of
questions! $15, www.wildhorsewinery.com
ONGOING IN JUNE
R.W. "Bob" Goetting Art Exhibit
at Castoro Cellars
Bob's work features oil over acrylic on canvas. Bob, a third generation
Californian, has painted scenes from California and around the world for 35
years. Join Castoro as they celebrate his artwork in June.
www.castorocellars.com
JUNE 21
Fathers Day Celebration at Castoro Cellars
Celebrate Father's Day with a free, live music performance by The Martin Paris
Band! Bring a blanket and let Castoro supply you with some Dam Fine Wine.
Higgie's BBQ will be here smokin' up some great options for lunch! 1-4pm
JUNE 27
Summer Concert Series
at Calcareous Vineyard
Rock out at the Calcareous Summer Concert Series, featuring Jonathan Mceuen
with Austin Wrinkle and Orest Balaban. Take in the beautiful Paso Robles
evenings with great wine, gourmet fired pizzas and live music. Ticket price
includes pizza and a glass of wine. $25, 6-9pm, www.calcareous.com
JUNE 27
Art & Gourmet Day at Robert Hall Winery
Join Robert Hall Winery for an open-air art market, featuring a number of local
artisans to share and sell their wares. Shop paintings, photographs, jewelry
and local gourmet food vendors featuring honey, olive oil, nuts, beef and fresh
vegetables. Shop and sip! 11am-4pm, www.roberthallwinery.com
JUNE 27
SLO Folks Concert: Laurence Juber
at Castoro Cellars
Laurence Juber visits Castoro Cellars for Junes SLO Folks performance.
This magical concert will be held under the stars. $22/Person
Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pm, www.castorocellars.com
ONGOING IN JULY
Central Coast Watercolor Society Exhibit
at Castoro Cellars
Several different pieces will be displayed by an array of local artists. Join
Castoro Cellars as they welcome this beautiful art to the gallery.
JULY 3
46 West Wineries Summer Block Party
at Castoro Cellars
Join the member wineries of the 46 West for their mini-wine festival block
party! enjoy great grub and rockin' live music to dance the night away to.
$45, 6:30-9pm, www.castorocellars.com
JULY 3 & 17
enjoy live music and a beautiful summer sunset over the vineyard. Celebrate
the end of the week and unwind with Pomar Junction's award winning wines.
Wines available to purchase by bottle or glass. Food available for purchase or
bring your own food! 7/3: Julie & The BadDogs. 7/17: Unfinished Business.
5:30-8pm, www.pomarjunction.com
JULY 4
Independence Day Open House
at Eos Winery
Red, white and Sangria! Join eos for an afternoon of fun with great Sangria,
kielbasa sausage and wine brownies. Listen to live music while planning
horseshoes and bocce ball as well. tastingroom@eosvintage.com
www.eosvintage.com
JULY 11
Live Music at Wild Horse Winery
Dulcie Taylor returns to Wild Horse Winery. enjoy live music and Wild Horse
wine. 1-4pm, www.wildhorsewinery.com
JULY 11
Wine Club Vineyard Tour & Lunch
Save the date! Signature Wine Club members are invited to join vina Robles
for a vineyard tour and lunch. 11am-6pm, www.vinarobles.com
JULY 11
Dine in the Vines at Eberle Winery
Join eberle Winery for their annual Dine in the vines event in the estate
vineyard! The evening will feature hors doeuvres and a four-course,
family-style dinner served in the ambiance of beautiful vines. enjoy the
sunset vineyard view, music, food and of course, fabulous eberle wine!
$125, $100/Club Members, 6:30pm-dark, www.eberlewinery.com
JULY 11 & 18
Blending Event at Opolo Vineyards
Join Opolo in the barrel room as they gather the graduated cylinders and lab
coats for one of the most anticipated events of the year. This is your chance to
taste, mix and create what you deem to be the perfect blend. every new
"winemaker" will get to create a magnum of their special Bordeaux blend to
take home. The "expert tasting panel" will judge your wines and find the best
blend. The winemaker with the winning blend will receive an etched double
magnum of their unique Opolo blend as a trophy! 3pm, www.opolo.com
JULY 12
Art & Wine Bar at Vina Robles Winery
Come awaken your creativity at vina Robles Winery's new art and wine bar as
you enjoy an afternoon of wine, food and friends in the Hospitality Center. The
vina Robles Art and Wine Bar is a unique combination of painting class and
wine party. $50, $40/Wine Club, 1-3pm, www.vinarobles.com
JULY 19
Lazy Locals Concert Series
at Castoro Cellars
Guy Budd and a special guest will return to Castoro Cellars for July's Lazy Locals
Concert! Bring your low-backed chair or blanket and stay the day. Castoro wine
will be available for purchase and theyll have a great vendor selling lunch.
1-4pm, www.castorocellars.com
JULY 25
SLO Folks Concert: Blame Sally
at Castoro Cellars
Join Castoro for the commencement of their summer concert series with the
returning female power groupBlame Sally! This show will be under the
stars, so plan accordingly! Some seating will be provided but guests are
encouraged to bring a low backed chair. Catered dinner will be available for
purchase from Cahoots catering. $22, Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pm
ONGOING IN AUGUST
Beti Kristof Exhibit at Castoro Cellars
Several different pieces will be displayed by Beti Kristof. Join Castoro Cellars as
they welcome this beautiful art to the gallery.
ONGOING IN AUGUST
Wine Aroma Sensory Station at Robert Hall Winery
every day in August, you can test your nose with the Robert Hall wine aroma
sensory station. Wine taste afterward to see if you can identify the aromas in
their wines. You'll be amazed at the number of aromas your nose can detect!
10am-6pm, www.roberthallwinery.com
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Wine Down Wednesdays
at Calcareous Vineyard
visit Calcareous on Wednesdays as they keep their tasting room doors open
until 8pm for Wine Down Wednesdays! Their gourmet wood fired pizza pairing
menu will be available for purchase. Guests may also sit and enjoy the beautiful sunset with a glass or bottle of their favorite Calcareous wine, while
listening to live music! 5-8pm, www.calcareous.com
JUNE 21
Fathers Day at Robert Hall Winery
Free wine tasting for all dads and a 10% discount on wine purchases!
Shipping specials for your dad. 10am-5pm, www.roberthallwinery.com
JULY 4
Fourth of July Weekend Specials at Robert Hall Winery
Join Robert Hall for some tasty nibbles in the tasting room and fabulous
discounts on wines. Get a 10% discount on three bottles, a 20% discount on six
bottles and a 30% discount on twelve bottles. 10am-5pm
www.roberthallwinery.com
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AUGUST 8
Sentio Under the Stars
at SummerWood Winery & Inn
enjoy an evening under the stars as you indulge in a multi-course, seasonally
inspired dinner, prepared by Chef Kelly Wangard. Paired with future, current
and library vintages of SummerWood's Bordeaux-blend, Sentio.
6-9:30pm, info@summerwoodwine.com ww.summerwoodwine.com
AUGUST 8
AUGUST 7 & 21
hills. Celebrate the end of the week with Pomar Junction's award winning
wines. Wines available to purchase by the bottle or glass. Food available for
purchase or bring your own food! 8/7: Route 66. 8/21: Jan + Teds excellent
Adventure. 5:30-8pm, www.pomarjunction.com
AUGUST 15
Winemakers Cookoff
The Paso Robles Rotary will again bring top winemakers together to compete
to see who is the best chef! Hosted at the Paso Robles event Center, this
cookoff brings winemakers together to chef up their best creations for guests,
of course paired with fabulous local wine and music. 6-9pm
www.winemakerscookoff.com
AUGUST 16
Lazy Locals Concert Series
at Castoro Cellars
1X Spaceman will perform at Castoro Cellars for this August Lazy Locals
Concert! Bring your low-backed chair or blanket and stay the day. Castoro
wine will be available for purchase and theyll have a great vendor there
selling lunch. 1-4pm, www.castorocellars.com
AUGUST 22
SLO Folks Concert: Wake the Dead
at Castoro Cellars
This wonderfull, high energy, Celtic band will rock Castoro's outdoor stage.
Some seating will be provided but guests are encouraged to bring a low
backed chair. Catered dinner will be available for purchase from Thomas Hill
Organics. $22, Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pm, www.castorocellars.com
AUGUST 25
Walk the Vine
at Hearthstone Vineyard & Winery
Learn about Hearthstone vineyard & Winerys incredible estate-grown wines
and the diversity of terroir in Paso Robles during the Walk the vine event.
Dont miss tasting Hearthstones new world Super Tuscan wine! More details
to come soon. www.hearthstonevineyard.com
AUGUST 28
Crush and Roll West
at the Paso Robles Event Center
For the 7th straight year, cigar connoisseurs and wine enthusiasts will gather
in Paso Robles for the Central California Coasts premiere festival, Crush & Roll
West. This celebration of premium cigars, premium wine and the good life,
takes place in the heart of the wine country in San Luis Obispo County. In
addition to sampling world-class cigars and wines, attendees will learn the
finer points of both from expert vintners and cigar manufacturers.
www.crushandrollwest.com
AUGUST 30
Art & Wine Bar at Vina Robles Winery
Come awaken your creativity at vina Robles Winery's new art and wine bar as
you enjoy an afternoon of wine, food and friends in the Hospitality Center. The
vina Robles Art and Wine Bar is a unique combination of painting class and
wine party. $50, $40/Wine Club, 1-3pm
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Wine & Music Pairing
Save the date! Signature Wine Club members are invited to join vina Robles
for a fun wine and music pairing. 10am-6pm, www.vinarobles.com
SEPTEMBER 19-20
Beaverstock at Castoro Cellars
The rumors are true... Castoro Cellars is hosting Beaverstock again!
Beaverstock 2015 will take feature two days of wine-loving, peace and music
in the vineyard! There will be a great lineup or musicians and artists, so get
your tickets early. 2 day pass is $50, www.castorocellars.com
SEPTEMBER 26
Wine Cruise on Morro Bay
with Wild Horse Winery
Join Wild Horse Winery for a cruise on Morro Bay! enjoy a five-course meal,
paired with Wild Horse wines. Please RSvP. $95, $85/Wine Club Members
www.wildhorsewinery.com
SEPTEMBER 27
Lazy Locals End of Summer Celebration
at Castoro Cellars
Send off the warm weather while listening to the reggae sounds of
Resination. Castoro wine will be for purchase by the glass or bottle. Also,
bring a picnic or purchase a delicious lunch and spend the afternoon with
Castoro! 1-4pm, www.castorocellars.com
OCTOBER 2 & 16
available for purchase or bring your own food! 10/2: Booty Shakers.
10/16: JD Project. 5:30-8pm, www.pomarjunction.com
OCTOBER 16-18
Paso Robles Harvest Wine Weekend
Save the date for the Paso Robles Harvest Wine Weekend! Awaken your senses
with the sights, sounds, smells and flavors of harvest during three days of
celebrations! Winemaker dinners, ceremonial grape stomps, library tastings,
artisanal food pairings, live music and more create a vibrant harvest
atmosphere. explore more than 140 weekend activities at wineries
throughout Paso Robles. www.pasowine.com
OCTOBER 17
Salt Lick BBQ at Robert Hall Winery
Texas legendary pitmaster, Scott Roberts of The Salt Lick restaurant, will be
cooking a feast for Harvest Festival guests. Join Robert Hall for dinner, wine
and live music. 7-10pm, www.roberthallwinery.com
OCTOBER 16-17
Harvest Festival at Opolo Vineyards
On Friday, roll up your pants and get ready to stomp! In between grape
stomping, ethnic-folk dancing, gypsy serenades and fabulous wine, Opolo will
be treating you to some fine food. The menu will include whole roasted lamb,
Sarma, chicken, pork and all the extras. On Saturday, visit for wine tasting
from 10am-4pm and BBQ from 11am-4pm. www.opolo.com
OCTOBER 18
Port & Cigar Pairing on the Garden Terrace
at Robert Hall Winery
Join Robert Hall Winery on the Garden Terrace overlooking the vineyard. They
will serve a vertical flight of Port, a cigar, and a gourmet food-pairing box.
Please RSvP. 1-4pm, 805-239-1616 ext. 19, www.roberthallwinery.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING
Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips
explore with Central Coast Outdoors. Unique day trips, including bicycling the
legendary Pacific Coast Highway, hiking Big Sur and kayaking. Trips include
transportation, gourmet picnic lunch and knowledgeable guide(s).
$79-$119 Bike rentals available. Call 888-873-5610 for reservations.
www.centralcoastoutdoors.com/index.asp
ONGOING THURSDAYS
San Luis Obispo Farmers' Market
Farmers' Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce,
sample San Luis Obispo's delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops,
listen to live music. 6-9pm, www.downtownslo.com
Master the Art of Wine and Cheese

at Tolosa Winery
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Four cheeses are served using only artisan and/or farmstead products. Wine
is paired with each cheese, utilizing the principles of balance and harmony.
$55, 11am-4pm, RSvP at 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com
A Sense of Chardonnay
at Tolosa Winery
JUNE 6
A Sense of Chardonnay is for intermediate oenophiles who want to delve

even deeper and more profoundly into aroma and flavor identity in wine.
This detailed, illuminating seminar is intended for geekier wine lovers.
9am-11:30am, www.tolosawinery.com
JUNE 19-21
Live Oak Music Festival
The Live Oak Music Festival is held at Live Oak Camp. Listen to musicians from
all over the U.S. This hub of the festival is the gathering place for everyone to
hear and see some of the finest entertainers anywhere do what they do best,
play music! Times and ticket prices vary. www.liveoakfest.org
JULY 18-19
Anniversary Celebration
at Edna Valley Vineyard
Save the date for edna valley vineyards 35th Anniversary Celebration!
More details coming soon. 10am-2pm, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com
JULY 31
Backyard Winemakers Dinner
with Donati Family Vineyard
Join Donati Family vineyard at The Apple Farm Inn in San Luis Obispo for a
four-course family-style, farm-to-table dinner on the heated garden patio.
Featured wines will be paired with locally sourced cuisine. Add a little live
acoustic music, and you have the makings of a great evening! $85, 6pm
www.donatifamilyvineyard.com
OCTOBER 24
Cruise the Morro Bay with Tolosa Winery
Reserve your space now for a cruise on the Morro Bay with Tolosa Winery.
1-4pm, www.tolosawinery.com
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
SANTA BARBARA
JUNE 27
Santa Barbara Wine Festival
The Santa Barbara Wine Festival will take place along the banks of Mission
Creek at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Mingle with
winemakers, bakers and chefs in the sunshine, under the oak trees. Guests
enjoy the best of Central Coast wines. 2-5pm, www.sbnature.org
SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON/

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Wine on Tap at Costa de Oro
ONGOING DAILY
Come try red and white wine on tap, for $7/glass and $5/glass for Wine Club
members! Growlers available for enjoying at home. www.cdowinery.com
Friday Night Wine Down

at Costa de Oro
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Great way to start your weekend! enjoy live music, wine tasting and food by
Chef Rick. Please make food reservations. $12/plate, 5-8pm, 805-922-1468
www.cdowinery.com/tasting
JUNE 4
Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafs
Untraditional Winemaker Pairing Dinner
experience a fabulous Untraditional winemaker pairing dinner, hosted by
Wes Hagen of Clos Pepe. enjoy a seven course meal that will delight the
senses, paired with Clos Pepe wines. $95 (+gratuity), 6-8pm
www.buysantabarbarawine.com
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available for purchase or bring your own food! 9/4: The Bellmores. 9/18: Truth
About Seafood. 5:30-8pm, www.pomarjunction.com
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JUNE 7
Vineyard Yoga at Andrew Murray Vineyards
The gorgeous Figueroa mountain range provides a pastoral backdrop for yoga
with rolling hills, stunning live oaks, wide-open sky and rows of stunning
vines. enjoy a morning of relaxation and rejuvenation followed by an
afternoon of wine tasting including the newest releases. $35
9:45am-12:45pm, www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com
JUNE 8
Zaca Mesa Pouring at the Canary Hotel
Join Zaca Mesa on the beautiful rooftop at the Canary Hotel to enjoy Santa
Barbara County wines. Wines will be served with the accomplished, fresh
cuisine of Finch & Fork Restaurant. 5-7pm, www.zacamesa.com
JUNE 13-14
Foxen Canyon Wine trail Summer Sippin Passport
enjoy a beautiful wine tasting weekend on the Foxen Canyon Trail! Build your
own tasting flight from various wineries with the Summer Sippin' Passport.
Many wineries will also have food this weekend. $20, 10am-4pm
JUNE 14
Lady Bug Release Party at Coquelicot
enjoy a walking tour of the grounds and releasing lady bugs into the vineyard,
followed by a vertical tasting of Coquelicot wines and delicious BBQ.
$69-$99, 12-5pm, www.coquelicotwines.com
JUNE 28
Painting with Gypsy Studios
at Andrew Murray Vineyards
Bring your friends and capture the perfect scenery on canvas. This is a perfect
environment to inspire your creative spirit and indulge the wine lover in you.
$55, 11am-1pm, www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com
JULY 4-25
Summer Saturdays
at Andrew Murray Vineyards
Join Andrew Murray vineyards to celebrate long days and summer rays during
their live music Saturdays, featuring wonderfully talented local musicians.
Soak up the sun while sipping on a glass of wine and enjoying some soulful
live music. Bring a picnic or enjoy food from local food trucks. 1-5pm
www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com
SANTA YNEZ/SOLVANG
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Blind Tastings at Wandering Dog Wine Bar
Challenge your palate and learn about wine at the same time! The challenge
is to see how well your palate remembers and learn what these wines taste
like at the same time. 4-7pm, $15, Members receive 15% off
www.wanderingdogwinebar.com
Solvang Farmer's Market
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Fresh produce, flowers and foods. First Street, Solvang. 2:30-6pm

www.solvangthirdwednesday.com
Solvang Wine & Beer Walk
ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS
Sample two wines at five participating wine tasting rooms, a specialty logo
glass and a map to help you navigate your way through all the fun! 21+ only
$20, 3-7pm, www.solvangthirdwednesday.com
Solvang Third Wednesday
ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Over 60 stores, restaurants, wine tasting rooms & professional offices offer
special discounts and sales all day! Shop and discover Solvangs unique stores
and boutiques while enjoying craft beer, local wine and great food at the
various stops along the way. www.solvangthirdwednesday.com
ONGOING DAILY THROUGH AUGUST 31
Santa Ynez Valley Summer Pass
Wine taste throughout the Santa Ynez valley now through the end of August
with the Summertime Pass! Summertime means fun, sun and wine! visit the
premier boutique wineries in the valley at any time during summer with the
pass and receive one wine tasting at each tasting room. $40, 11am-5pm at
participating tasting rooms, www.santaynezwinecountry.com
JUNE 11
Yappy Hour at Lincourt Vineyard
For people who love their dog and great wine! Bring your well-behaved dog to
spend time with you as you unwind in Lincourts relaxed setting. A percentage
of all proceeds go to local animal shelters. 3-5pm, www.lincourtwines.com
JUNE 13
Live Music at Sevtap
enjoy Sevtap wines and live music. 6-9pm, www.sevtapwinery.com
WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH | CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JUNE 7, 21 & 28
Hip Sips Sundays at Lincourt Vineyard
enjoy summer Sunday afternoons in wine country complete with live music,
pizza and Hip Sips by Lincourt Collection, while taking in the beautiful wine
country views from the veranda. Also, there will be summer Sangria specials!
Gourmet wood fired pizzas for purchase offered by Fire and Wine.
June 7: Live music by Solo Sax Night Party. June 21: Live music by John Lyle.
June 28: Live music by John Jeffers. 12-3pm, www.lincourtwines.com
JUNE 27
Red, White & Blues at Buttonwood Winery
Red and white wines, and some great blues music! It's Buttonwoods 20th
anniversary of this summer concert at the vineyard pond, featuring both
Buttonwood and Longoria wines. Ticket includes two good-sized tastes of
wine, a logo'd Govino wineglass and admission to the concert. Bring a low
chair or blanket and a picnic! 1:30pm, www.buttonwoodwinery.com
JULY 11
Live Music at Sevtap
enjoy Sevtap wines and live music. 6-9pm, www.sevtapwinery.com
JULY 19
1st Annual Pork & Pinot BBQ Festival
Save the date for this inaugural event, featuring the perfect pairing of pork
and Pinot. More details coming soon. 10am-4pm, www.lincourtwines.com
JULY 17
Bacon & Barrels Dinner
at Buttonwood Winery
enjoy a multi-course dinner featuring bacon or pork belly in each course, all
paired with our estate-grown Buttonwood Farm wines, set in the ambiance of
the barrel room. 5-9pm, www.buttonwoodwinery.com
JULY 18
Bacon & Barrels Grand Tasting
with Buttonwood Winery
everything's better with bacon, right? Join Buttonwood and their colleagues
from local restaurants, breweries and distilleries to "praise the lard" in this
annual paean to pork. 12-5pm, www.buttonwoodwinery.com
AUGUST 22
All Farm Dinner with Buttonwood Winery
Save the date! Tickets will first go on sale to our Imbibers Club members on a
first-come, first-served basis. 5:30pm, www.buttonwoodwinery.com
AUGUST 29
Grape Stomp Party at Sevtap
Join Sevtap for an afternoon of grape stomping fun during the end of harvest
season! 6-9pm, www.sevtapwinery.com
LOS ALAMOS/LOMPOC/BUELLTON
ONGOING DAILY
Custom Wine Blending
at Terravant Winery Restaurant
experience blending wine like a professional winemaker! Blend a variety of
wines to your liking and then enjoy the fruits of your label. Want to bottle it
up and take it home? No problem! Blend, bottle and then take it home to
enjoy again in the future. Terravant also hosts wine blending parties!
For more information, call 805-656-4742. www.avantwines.com
ONGOING MONDAY - FRIDAY
Happy Hour
visit Terravant Monday through Friday for Happy Hour between 3-5pm!
50% off beer, 30% off wine and specials! www.avantwines.com
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Papa Joes Wine Class
Please RSvP for these monthly events. Taste and explore different wine
regions, learning the history of various appellations, and select tapas dishes
to pair with regional wines on the agenda. This two-hour long course is an
experience you dont to miss! $40+tax, 6-8pm, www.avantwines.com
ONGOING THURSDAYS - SATURDAYS
Live Music at Terravant Winery Restaurant
Join Terravant every Thursday through Saturday from 6-9pm for live music
in the restaurant. www.avantwines.com
ONGOING SELECT SATURDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 24
UnWined Concert Series at Foley Estates
Come and un"wine"d at Foley estates on warm summer Saturday afternoons,
complete with food, wine and music! Food for purchase offered by Fire and
Wine. See website for details and dates. www.foleywines.com
JULY 12
Painting in the Vineyards at Foley Estates
Join Foley estates in Lompoc for a glass of wine and a paintbrush! The
vineyard provides a beautiful environment that will inspire your creative spirit
and indulge the wine lover in you. 11am-1pm, $55, www.foleywines.com
Post your events at www.WineCountryThisMonth.com
JUNE 20
Chardonnay Release Party at Foley Estates
Save the date for the Chardonnay release party at Foley estates! Check back for
more information; details coming soon. 2-6pm, www.foleywines.com
VENTURA COUNTY
ONGOING THURSDAYS
$5 Glasses of Wine on Thursdays
at Sunland Vintage Winery
Stop in at Sunland vintage Winery every Thursday for a special $5 glass of
wine! 6-9pm, www.sunlandvinetagewinery.com
ONGOING 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS OF EVERY MONTH
Tantalizing Thursday
at Sunland Vintage Winery
every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month Sunland vintage will have a food
truck on site. Wine by the glass is only $5! 6-9pm
www.sunlandvintagewinery.com
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAYS OF EVERY MONTH
Food Truck Friday at Four Brix Winery
Join Four Brix Winery for Food Truck Friday, hosted the first Friday of every
month! Celebrate with Chef Tim in the BrixHouse with his farm to table menu
and enjoy delights from local food trucks. 5-8pm, www.fourbrixwine.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Gourmet Pizza at Four Brix Winery
Gourmet pizzas may include roasted artichokes, prosciutto, spinach, specialty
cheeses and even a gluten-free option. Menu varies monthly, but one thing
will never change how great they taste with Four Brix wine! For six or more,
call 805-256-6006 or email infor@fourbrixwine.com to make a reservation.
ONGOING FIRST SATURDAYS
Afternoon Blues at Plan B Wine Cellars
From April 4 through September 5, join Plan B Wine Cellars on the first
Saturday of every month for an afternoon of live blues music. Bring a chair,
and enjoy great wine and food from local food trucks. 3:30-6pm
www.planbwinecellars.com
ONGOING SECOND SUNDAYS OF EVERY MONTH
Second Sunday Suppers
at Plan B Wine Cellars
Join Plan B Wine Cellars for an evening of delicious food and live music. In the
month of March, food truck Confusion will be at the winery while Alchemy
Band and Desserts to Die For play live music. Bring a lawn chair because tables
fill up fast! 4:30-7pm, www.planbwinecellars.com
JUNE 7
Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival
visit CSU Channel Islands for this premier festival. This fabulous event offers
gourmet food and sips of both wine and beer. Sample and sip as much as you
like from the finest restaurants, caterers, bakers, specialty shops, breweries
and wineries. $125, 1-5pm, www.cpwineandfoodfestival.com
JULY 9
8th Annual Ventura County
Wine Trail Celebration
experience ventura Countys local wineries, incredible food, live music,
entertainment and more. The evening will feature a charity auction with all
proceeds donated to Food Sharea food bank that distributes millions of
pounds of food each year to the hungry of ventura County.
$50/General, $75/vIP, www.venturacountywinetrail.com
A Taste of Camarillo
at the Camarillo Ranch
JULY 25
enjoy the Wine Auction Gala Liberty Celebration featuring a gourmet dinner,
live entertainment, and live and silent auctions of fine wines, gourmet dining
and travel experiences. This USO party will be held in the Red Barn event
center. $70, 5-9pm, www.meadowlarkserviceleague.com
A Taste of Camarillo
Wine and Food Festival
JULY 26TH
Celebrate the troops on the beautiful grounds of the Camarillo Ranch. This
event offers an afternoon of tasting fine wines, craft beers and gourmet food
while enjoying big band music and a famous celebrity impersonator. Guests
will also enjoy demonstrations by local military affiliates, a silent auction and
shopping. $75, 1-4pm, www.meadowlarkserviceleague.com
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ON THE COVER
LUCAS & LEWELLEN

VINEYARDS
BY MICHAeL CeRvIN
Royce Lewellen, Louis Lucas | Cabernet Grapes at valley view vineyard in Solvang
LUCAS & LEWELLEN VINEYARDS
Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Open later on Friday & Saturday evenings
1645 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, 93463
www.llwine.com | (805) 686-9336
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With Lucas & Lewellen wines, its all about choice, diversity and keeping it
local. Between Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards tasting room, and its sister tasting
room, Toccata, guests can choose from a total of 42 different wines crafted from
23 grape varieties, including one of the few Mthode Champenoise style
sparkling wines made on the Central Coast. All grapes are grown on their 400
estate acres in Santa Barbara, incorporating three distinct microclimates, all of
which add up to an amazing mix of wine. How does a winery make so many
wines and make them well? Having a third-generation grape grower who has
farmed the region since the 1970s helps. We hear time and again that what
makes us unique is the consistent quality we bring across a wide range of
varieties, says Mike Lewellen, director of business operations. This allows our
guests to really explore the best of Santa Barbara.
Lucas & Lewellen grapes are hand picked and sustainably grown in their
Santa Ynez Valley estate vineyards, and even their Winemaker, Megan McGrathGates was educated locally and grew up in the Santa Ynez Valley. But how did
two friends end up becoming one of the most iconic wineries in Santa Barbara?
Thats a question Im often asked, laughs former Superior Court Judge, Royce
Lewellen who performed the wedding ceremony for Louis Lucasbefore the
winery even existed! Louis told me over lunch he was considering selling one or
the other of his two vineyards, and I told him I wasnt interested in buying a
vineyard but Id buy a half interest in the two vineyards if he would do the
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farming. By the end of that lunch, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards was
born. Megan McGrath Gates, a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo soils
sciences graduate who earned her Certificate in Winemaking from
UC Davis, came on board as Winemaker in 2006one of the few
female winemakers along the Central Coast. I am extremely
fortunate to be a part of the Lucas & Lewellen team. It defines the
best of Santa Barbara County wine grape growing and winemaking.
The qualities that our wines are frequently recognized for begin in
the vineyard with Louis Lucas, she says.
They farm several different vineyards including Goodchild, High 9
and the Old Adobe Vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley, located along
the Foxen Wine Trail. Home to mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir,
the soils vary from clay and gravel river deposits to hillside and
hilltop sites reminiscent of the great vineyards of Burgundy.
There is also the Los Alamos Valley vineyard, which stretches for
over a mile along Highway 101. These vineyards are home to over
20 varieties of grapes including traditional Rhne, Burgundy and
Bordeaux grapes, as well as Italian varieties for their sister label,
Tocatta. And then there is the idyllic Valley View Vineyard that slopes
towards the Santa Ynez River, planted to what many consider Santa
Barbara County's best Cabernet Sauvignon.
In the Lucas & Lewellen tasting room, both kids and dogs are
welcomed and the ambience is warm and friendly. They offer a Fun
List where guests can enjoy only fun wines from sparkling wine to
Ros, and decadent late harvest wines to the award-winning Silver
King Port in an edible dark chocolate shot glass.
Visit the Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards tasting room, located at
1645 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang, and their sister tasting room,
Toccata, at 1665 Copenhagen Drivejust a few doors down. Both
tasting rooms are open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and both are
open later on Friday and Saturday evenings. Contact them at
(805) 686-9336 or visit www.llwine.com for more information.
Louis Lucas viticulturist and Co-Owner | Royce Lewellen President and Co-Owner | Mike Lewellen Business Operations
Megan McGrath Gates Director of Winemaking at Lucas & Lewellen vineyards
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WINEMAKER PROFILE
KYLE KNAPP
Casa Cassara Winery
& Vineyard
Casa Cassara Winery & Vineyards,
located in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills
appellation, is a true family affair. With the
fist vines planted in 1990, the hilltop 35-acre
estate specializes in Pinot Noir, inspired by
Cassaras family roots. Sitting on the eastern
edge of the Sta. Rita hills at 800-foot
elevation, the climate offers the perfect
backdrop for award winning Pinot Noir.
Kyle Knapp, Winemaker and taste
aficionado, is a purest at heart. Hired by Dan
Cassara, he has been the lead winemaker
since 2013, making innovative wines with a
minimalist approach to growing. Maximizing
on flavor, Knapp was born with an excellent
palate, dedicated to tried and true
winemaking methods. With a passion for
creating award-winning wines, Knapp also
owns his own label, Press Gang Cellars,
which focuses on Rhne varietals, in
addition to being the Assistant Winemaker at
Beckman Vineyards.
Learning from the ground up, Knapp
knew from early on that he wanted to create
something different, something against the
grain. At Casa Cassara, every grape is
handpicked, hand sorted, and fermented
using native, wild yeast. Dedicated to hands
on winemaking, Knapp creates stunning
wine without interfering with the fruits
natural life cycle. With warm sunny days and
cool fog, the hillside vineyard offers an ideal
microclimate.
Knapps top recommendations include the
2011 Estate Pinot Noir, 100% Sta. Rita Hills
grown and processed on site. The wine
opens with bright, fresh fruit flavors and
finishes with a light hint of toasted oak, a
true representation of Casa Cassara.
Additionally, Knapps 2014 Chardonnay from
Verna's Vineyard is perfect for summer, soft
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and well rounded. Bright, aromatic and very

clean, it is a pure expression of Chardonnay.
The wine has great acidity, with just the right
mouthfeel and texture.
Like the family crest adorning the winerys
labels, Casa Cassara is proud of their roots,
as exemplified in their 2010 Sams Dago Red.
The wine was blended in honor of Cassaras
Grandfather, Angelo Sam Cassara, a U.S.
immigrant from Sicily and the familys
original winemaker. Like many immigrants,
he made his own winea blend of red and
white grapes similar to Chianti. Continuing
the tradition, the wine is a unique blend of
15% white grape variety to 85% red grape
varietythe correct ratio to Chianti.
Casa Cassaras wine represents a
dedication to their craft and heritage. At their
tasting room in Solvang, guests are
encouraged to take a seat, say hello and
became part of their family.
Casa Cassara Winery & Vineyard is
located at 1607 Mission Drive in Solvang.
They are open Sunday through Thursday
from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m., and Friday and
Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fore
more information, call the tasting room at
(805) 688-8691, email them at
dan@ccwinery.com, or visit their website at
www.ccwinery.com.
Jeffrey Bloom Photography
BY RACHeL HOMMeL
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Vina Robles Winery

Expands Saturday
Live Music Series
In May, Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery began
hosting its Saturday Live music series on a weekly
basis. The series offers complimentary live music
performances at the Vina Robles Hospitality Center
in Paso Robles on Saturday afternoons from 1:00 to
4:00 p.m.
Launched in early 2011 as an extension of Vina
Robles continued effort to celebrate wine and the
arts, the series has been taking place on a bi-weekly
basis ever since. Targeting both locals as well as
tourists alike, Saturday Live features regional
musicians from all genres that create an intimate
vibe, complementing the winerys estate wines and
wine tasting atmosphere. During the warmer
months, live music can be enjoyed outside on the
centers Jardine Court, a circular outdoor patio
featuring a three-tier fountain. The rest of the year,
the musicians are hosted inside the Tasting Room.
No reservations are required for these
complimentary live music events. Guests are invited
to enjoy one of Vina Robles wine tasting or wine
and food pairing experiences. Wine by the glass or
bottle as well as charcuterie plates are also available
for purchase.
A full schedule is available online at
www.vinarobles.com. The Vina Robles Hospitality
Center is located at 3700 Mill Road, off Highway 46
East, in Paso Robles California.
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ON THE COVER CORNER
LINCOURT VINEYARDS
BY MICHAeL CeRvIN
Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

1711 Alamo Pintado Road, between the towns of Los Olivos and Solvang
Groups of six or more are requested to make reservations.
(805) 688-8554 | www.lincourtwines.com
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Nestled under California pepper trees and overlooking the Alamo

Pintado Vineyard between Solvang and Los Olivos, Lincourt Winery
retains the rural charm and simplicity of an earlier era; its one of the
reasons people flock to this region. This was once a dairy property
and the old farmhouse - an original 1926 Sears Craftsman kit home
which sold for around $400 at the time - serves as one of the most
unique and historic tasting rooms in all of Santa Barbara. The
Lincourt picnic grounds, lawns and gardens are the perfect spot to
spend a leisurely day with family and friends and a bottle of wine.
Lincourt was founded by Bill Foley in 1996 and he has four estate
vineyards located within the Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Ynez Valley
regions of Santa Barbara. Lincourt began when Bill Foley fell in love
with the rugged coastline, picturesque towns, oak studded hills and
the casual graciousness of Santa Barbara wine country. Named for his
two daughters, Lindsay and Courtney, the Lincourt wines express the
complexity and diversity of their estate vineyards. But when Foley
first planted grapes in the Sta. Rita Hills region, it was largely
undiscovered. Today of course it is one of Californias most coveted,
cool-climate, viticultural regions and the Lincourt wines are
produced entirely from their two estate vineyards within that AVA.
They are rolling hillside sites that offer diurnal temperature swings
and long growing seasons making the wines rich, structured, fruit
forward and regionally exact.
The Lincourt tasting room has just had makeover but the classic
yellow exterior and white trim remains the same. Inside, the tasting
room has refinished wood floors, a new tasting bar, and lighting
fixtures, all still reminiscent of its 1920s origins, and they still have a
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good selection of wine country gifts. Best of all are the new wines,
which are named after the proprietors daughters, like their Lindsays
Pinot Noir a hard harvested beauty which spends 11-14 months in
barrel to give it additional complexity, and Courtneys Chardonnay.
Courtneys Vineyard is one of Santa Barbaras most historic
properties, originally part of the Spanish Land Grant. Its a beautiful
south-facing hillside which climbs from 500 to 1,000 feet above sea
level and features 59 individual micro-blocks delineated by soil type,
elevation, grade and exposure to the maritime winds off the Pacific
Ocean. That means you need to try this Chardonnay! Theres also
their Steel Chardonnaynamed for the fact that there was no barrel
time, but instead fermented in stainless steel giving it more crisp
citrus flavors, and old favorites like their Ros, Syrah and Cabernet
Sauvignon.
Since summer is fast approaching Lincourt offers a free wine
unplugged series of acoustic music every Sunday from Noon to 3:00
p.m. with wood fired pizzas on site for sale, or you can bring a picnic
and relish a classic wine country afternoon.
Every winery has a wine club but Lincourts is unique. In addition
to the five shipments annually, and the generous 30% discount, the
best part is reciprocity; free tastings and discounts at 10 other tasting
rooms owned by Foley Family Wines stretching from Santa Barbara
to Napa and Sonoma. Bottle prices at Lincourt range from $18 to
$50, so stop by the historic house and sample this seductive juice.
Tasting fees start at $10. Lincourt is located at 1711 Alamo Pintado,
just outside of Solvang and is open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact the winery directly at www.lincourtwines.com, or call
(805) 688-8554.
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Wine Country Dining
PASO ROBLES
Thomas Hill Organics 1305 Park St; 805.226.5888
Contemporary American Cuisine
Villa Creek 1144 Pine St; 805.238.3000

Spanish Cuisine

Enoteca 206 Alexa Ct; 805.238.2834
Seafood

Bistro Laurent 1202 Pine St; 805.226.8191
French Cuisine

Artisan 1401 Park St; 805.237.8084

American Bistro

Paso Inn and Steakhouse 1103 Spring St; 805.238.2660

Steakhouse

il Cortile 608 12th St; 805.226.0300
Italian Cuisine/some Seafood Dishes

Buona Tavola 943 Spring St; 805.237.0600

Northern Italian Cuisine

La Cosecha 835 12th St; 805.237.0019
Latin/Spanish

Estrella 815 12th St; 805.226.5406
Latin Cuisine

Roberts 1218 Pine St; 805.226.5556
American Cuisine

Mistura 700 Clubhouse Drive (at River Oaks Golf Course); 805.238.3333
Peruvian
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Novo 726 Higuera St; 805.543.3986
Firestone Grill 1001 Higuera; 805.783.1001
Cafe Roma 1020 Railroad Ave; 805.541.6800
Mamas Meatball 570 Higuera St; 805.544.0861
Palazzo Giuseppes 1010 Court St; 805.541.9922
Luna Red 1009 Monterey St; 805.540.5243
Dining Alfresco
Fine Italian Restaurant
Discover Why
Paso Loves Italian!
Dinner 7 nights a week
www. ilcortileristorante.com
608 12th Street

Paso Robles CA
805.226.0300
International Cuisine
BBQ and Burgers
Italian Cuisine
Fine Italian Cuisine
Fine Italian Cuisine
International Cuisine
MORRO BAY
Dorns 801 Market Ave; 805.772.4415
Specialty in Seafood & Chicken
PISMO BEACH
Steamers 1601 Price St; 805.773.4711
Giuseppes 891 Price St; 805.773.2870
Seafood
Italian Cuisine

Hitching Post 3325 Point Sal Rd, Casmalia; 805.937.6151
Steakhouse

Hitching Post II 406 e Highway 246, Buellton; 805.688.0676
Steakhouse

Full of Life Flatbread 225 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4400
American and Pizza

Bell Street Market 406 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4609
American/Cafe

Original Roadhouse Grill 1423 So Bradley Rd, Santa Maria; 805.614.0586 Steakhouse

Sides Hardware & Shoes - A Brothers Restaurant
2375 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.4820
New American

Los Olivos Cafe Petros 2860 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.7788 Greek American Cuisine

The Ballard Inn 2436 Baseline Ave, Ballard; 805.688.7770
French/Asian Fusion

Trattoria Grappolo 3687 Sagunto St # C, Santa Ynez; 805.688.6899
Italian

Root 246 420 Alisal Road, Solvang; 805.686. 8681
Contemporary American Cuisine

Avant Tapas & Wine 35 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805.686.4742 Contemporary American/Small Plates

Sissys Uptown Cafe 112 South I Street, Lompoc; 805.735.4877 Traditional American Cuisine

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

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Mistura Peruvian Restaurant in Paso Robles

Classic Peruvian Cuisine Meets Innovation
BY MeLISSA vOGT
Tucked just outside of downtown Paso

Robles in the picturesque setting of the River
Oaks Golf Course, Mistura Restaurant offers
locals and visitors an incredible fine dining
experience full of both familiar and exotic
flavors. Chef Nicola Allegretta focuses the
menu for this modern Peruvian restaurant
on classic Peruvian ingredients while
blending those with the diverse flavor and
spices brought to Peru by its diverse culture.
Gastronomic influences in the menu include
Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Japanese
making for a decadent dining experience that
is sure to please the palate of just about
anyone who appreciates the art of fine
cuisine.
Whats more, is that the menu is
composed of organic producemostly
grown in the restaurants own gardenand
locally sourced organic, free-range, antibiotic

free meats, as well as sustainable seafood.
Mistura not only provides a distinct menu
full of flavor and flare, but does so with the
highest quality ingredients for a truly healthy,
farm-to-table experience. Embracing classics
and experimenting with new unique
creations, Chef Nicola serves up an array
artful-plated dishes that taste just as
wonderful as they look.
Try the classic Bolitas Y Palitos, which are
yuca croquettes filled with queso fresco and
golden yuca sticks, served with creamy
rocoto. Another delectable dish from the
Piqueos (appetizers) portion of the menu is
the Ocopa Andinaorganic potatoes served
with ocopa sauce made with huacatay, a
traditional Andean herb, and ahi panda,
peanuts and shrimp. For the main dishes,
there is almost nothing more delicious than
the Tira de Lomo al Vino. This dish is

composed of Mistura free-range beef short
ribs marinated with chica de jora, beer, fine
spices and aji panca (Peruvian chile pepper),
cooked together in a mild cilantro reduction
sauce served with classic golden yuca and
Peruvian beans. The flavor profile of the Tira
de Lomo al Vino is incredible and the
textures play on the palate with such grace.
For dessert, dont miss the Picarones
organic yams and pumpkin style doughnuts
served with chancaca homemade syrup.
Visit Mistura Restaurant at 700
Clubhouse Drive in Paso Robles. Thinking
about hosting a private dining event or need
a caterer to provide exquisite cuisine for your
next party? Dont miss out on Misturas
private catering services, Haute Catering. For
more information, call (805) 238-3333 or
visit www.misturarestaurants.com.
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WINERY COUNTRY NEWS | WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH
JUNe 2015
LaMontagne Winery
Limited Production Sta. Rita Hills Wine at its Finest
BY RACHeL HOMMeL
LaMontagne Winery, or the mountain, is

on a quest to produce wines of exceptional
quality, representing the Sta. Rita Hills
appellation and their award winning ultrapremium vintages. With a focus on Pinot
Noir grapes, each bottle is rich in layer and
taste, a true commitment to the art of
winemaking.
A wine purist, Owner and Winemaker
Kimberly Smith has had an incredible
journey into winemaking. Born with a super
palate, she is a cancer survivor with a passion
for winemaking and sharing her craft with
others. In 2006, she decided to go back to
school at Allan Hancock, on a quest to create
outstanding Pinot Noir. Working alongside
Wes Hagen of Clos Pepe Estate, her
mentorship was life changing, working side
by side to create her first vintage in 2010.
This is a wonderful journey that really
never had a business plan, says Smith. It
has been something that I have loved from
the very beginning. Winemaking is so
stimulating, the lifestyle is so multi-faceted . .
. theres never a boring moment.
Family run, LaMontagne Winery offers
extremely limited wines, sourced from ultrapremium vineyards in the Sta. Rita Hills.
With a focus on Pinot Noir, Smith wants
each wine to speak to the vintage and place
in which it is grown, with the coastal fog
creating an ideal microclimate for Pinot Noir
grapes. Acidity driven and multi-layered in
mouthfeel, LaMontagne wines marry
perfectly with food, including the 2012
Sierra Madre Pinot Blanc. Winning silver at
the 2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition, this wine exhibits vibrant fruit
character and crisp acidity, ideal for the
summer months.
Making single vineyard, single clone
wines, LaMontagne Winery uses no
additives, a pure reflection of the vineyard.
Each small batch is finished in the barrel, or
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until the wine sings. Much care is given to

the making of them, as exemplified in
Smiths ultra-premium 2012 Sierra Madre
Pinot Noir. With grapes originally planted in
1971 and aged 18 months in barrel, the wine
is a deep crimson, with toasty plum aromas,
earthy spice and oak notes. With sandy soils
and Pacific Ocean breezes, this is the truest
representation of the cool weather region
Smith has grown to love.
Sta. Rita Hills being a dead sea bed leads
to so much going on in the bottle, says
Smith. There are never any vintages alike
and there are no recipes. Mother nature is
the wild card.
Treating all wine club members like
family, LaMontagne winery allows members
to pick their own favorites, with something
for any wine lovers palate. With limited
release and production, members get first
choice of her award-winning wines, choosing
between three, six and twelve bottle
shipments. With quarterly events and special
reserve tastings, the wine club is the perfect
way to explore the lovely Sta. Rita Hills
appellation and Smiths commitment to her
craft.
Sta. Rita Hills is very special. I feel
everything I have done and been though in
my life has brought me to this place, states
Smith. Its been a wonderful journey; I am
so humbled and thankful for winemaking.
With the tasting room an extension of
Kimberlys home, the welcome space in
Lompocs Wine Ghetto offers guest an
intimate journey into her life and her
winemaking. Offering coloring books for
children and charcuterie for adults, the
tasting room is an open space to sample five
to seven wines, understanding the dynamics
of taste alone and married with food.
You are part of my family when you are
here, Smith proudly states. These last nine
years have gone by so fast. Like the healing
of wine, may each sip bring you joy!
AVILA BEACH
Wine Tasting in
Iconic coastal views define the San Luis Obispo coastline, but no vista is quite as grand as the lookout from
Avila Beach. Sloping hills dip down towards the harbor, which is home to three pierstwo of which are open to
the public, and feature restaurants with menus full of fresh seafood. At local winery tasting rooms, friendly staff
pour a diverse collection of stunning Central Coast wines; take a sip while taking in the picturesque views.
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Wine Tasting in
ts no wonder the people here

call it SLO. No one is in any hurry
in the cafs or on the sidewalks, and
certainly no one is in any rush to
leave. Strangers are genuinely
friendly, always ready to talk about
their favorite hiking trail or
barbecue joint, or to point the way
to the winery with the best Pinot
Noir. Its all part of the SLO life, that
combination of good stuff that
makes visiting here so nourishing to
the soul.
San Luis Obispos unusual natural
beauty, along with its gentle climate,

first attracted the Spanish padres to
the area in the 1700s. In 1772 they
built the fifth of Californias 21
missions here, on the banks of San
Luis Creek, and named it Mission
San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Today,
many consider this the most beautiful of the Spanish missions.
More than 200 wineries produce

critically acclaimed vintages in
Paso Robles, Edna Valley and
Arroyo Grande Valley. Visitors can
head out along the gorgeous
country roads to sip their way
through the vineyards.
For more information on San Luis
Obispo County, go to visitslo.com
or visit www.pasowine.com.
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A dedicated tasting attendant

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while you enjoy a delicious
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$35 per person
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WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH | SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
JUNe 2015
Winemakers Cookoff Tickets On Sale

The Paso Robles Rotary will again bring Paso
Robles' top winemakers together to compete to see
who is the best chef, and organizers expect the
tickets to sell out fast.
The 17th Annual Winemakers' Cookoff will be
held August 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Paso
Robles Event Center. Organizers are limiting
attendance to just 1,200 tickets. Tickets are $85
and are available now on the website at
pasorobleswinemakerscookoff.eventbrite.com. This
years event will feature local breweries as well.
"The Paso Robles Winemakers' Cookoff has
become one of Paso Robles' most-popular wine,
food and music events," says event co-chairperson
Vicky Silva. "Participating wineries or breweries
pair their grilled culinary creations with their finest
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wines or beers and compete for both Judges'

Choice and People's Choice awards the day of the
event. We are expecting tickets to sell out fast."
Proceeds benefit local high school scholarships;
last year, the event riased $30,000. Since the
event's inception, over $400,000 in scholarships
has been awarded to local high school students.
IQMS is returning as the title sponsor of the event.
"The IQMS sponsorship of the Rotary event
underscores our company's commitment toward
the education and support of our local youth," said
Randy Flamm, President and C.E.O. of IQMS. "As
we continue to prosper here, our involvement in
helping to further the goal of an event like the
Cookoff is one way of giving back." For more
information, visit www.winemakerscookoff.com
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Alapay Cellars Daily 10:30am-6:30pm, Avila Beach, (805) 595-2632
Baileyana Winery Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 269-8200
Biddle Ranch Vineyard Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805)543-2399
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Find Your Favorites
Brecon Estate Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-2200

Calcareous Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-0289
Castoro Cellars Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, 1-888-DAM-FINE
Chamisal Vineyards Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-9463
Donati Family VIneyard Daily 10am-5pm, Templeton, (805) 238-0676
Eberle Winery Daily 10am-6pm (5pm winter), Paso Robles, (805) 238-9607
Eos Estate Winery Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 591-8050
HammerSky Vineyards Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239.0930

Hunt Cellars Daily 10:30am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 237-1600
J. Lohr Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-8900
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery Daily 11am-5pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 481-1772
Le Vigne Winery Sun-Thu 11am-5pm, Fri-Sat 11am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-4000
Michael Gill Cellars Fri Sun 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-1668
Opolo Vineyards Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 238-9593
Peachy Canyon Winery Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, (805) 239-1918
Pelletiere Estate Thu-Mon 11am-5pm, Tue-Wed by Appt., Paso Robles, (805) 239-9432
Red Soles Winery Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-9898
Rotta Winery/Siot Vineyards Daily 10:30am-5:30pm, Templeton, (805) 237-0510
Roxo Port Cellars Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 238-1600

Riverstar Vineyards Thur-Mon 11am-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-0086
San Antonio Winery Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-2600
Sinor-LaVallee Fri-Sun 12-6pm, Avila Beach, (805) 801-2502
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 594-1318
Tackitt Family Vineyards Daily 12-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-9490
Talley Vineyards Daily 10:30am-4:30pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 489-0446
Venteux Vineyards Daily 10am-5pm, Templeton, (805) 369-0127

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Vina Robles Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 227-4812

Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 788-6300
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Heading to the Wineries
BY CHARLeS NeAve
For the most part, going wine
tasting is about the easiest thing in
the world, especially in California
where wineries and tasting rooms
abound. Mostly, wine tasting is a
matter of doing a little research and
planning your day. Here are some
tips that have proven to be helpful
and are designed to help make the
sensory adventure of wine tasting all
the more enjoyable.
Before you start off, pack a few
essentials. Water (plenty of water)
and something to snack on
crackers or a baguette. Many
wineries have picnic areas and there
are plenty of delis and bakeries that
can make up a lunch for you, or
make your own.
Be sure to nibble during the day and
make time for lunch. Two tips: drink at
least twice as much water as you do
wine, and remember that you dont
have to drink everything poured
into your glass.
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Dont be afraid to ask questions. Time

again I have heard knowledgeable
winery workers say that there is no
such thing as a stupid question, and
they mean that.
You can drink what you want, in the order
you want. If you like reds, say so; if
you dont like sweet wines, speak
up. But the idea of starting with
whites, then going on to reds and
then sweet wines is a good guide.
If there is a particular wine you want to
try and it is not on the list, ask. Most
tasting rooms are happy to pour a
little if you show enthusiasm.
Look for tasting rooms in towns. Many
of these are cooperative tasting
rooms, where in one place you
might find wines from a dozen or
more small-to-medium premium
producers.
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Six Great Glasses

Enjoy six great glasses on the Central Coast, featuring acclaimed wineries and their best handcrafted
varietals. From the elegant and soft expression of Pinot Noir all the way to rich, decadent Port, the Central
Coast winegrowing regions varying terroir produces elegant wines for every palate.
ZINFANDEL
HAMMERSKY VINEYARDS
In the heart of Paso Robles westside, HammerSky
vineyards oers it allfrom award winning
wines to hospitality and comfort. Made from
100% estate grown fruit, this Zinfandel is a soft
ruby red with tastes of dark raspberry and a touch
of burnt caramel. The wine starts with bright
acidity and finishes smooth. There is a balance of
ripe fruit and spicy pepper. HammerSky
Zinfandels are distinct to the Linne Calodo
limestone that their vines grow in so happily.
7725 vineyard Drive | Thurs - Sun 11am-5pm
(805) 239-0930 | www.hammersky.com
PETITE SIRAH
RED SOLES WINERY
Bursting with flavors of rich dried blueberry,
complimented by lovely notes of dark chocolate
and freshly roasted coee beans, Red Soles
Winerys Petite Sirah will stop you in your tracks.
Grown in the chalky soil of our Miracles Ranch,
right in the heart of the Willow Creek AvA, our
Petite is a favoritevintage after vintage.
From the dark inky hue, to the fabulously long
and velvety finish, this full bodied wine is a
definite palate pleaser.
3230 Oakdale Road | Daily 11am-5pm
(805) 226-9898 | www.redsoleswinery.com
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
HAMMERSKY VINEYARDS
Made from 100% estate grown fruit, this
Cabernet Sauvignon has a beautiful, rich ruby
color with a clean, crisp nose that is full of red
fruit and vanilla. The mouthfeel is rich and full,
while complex flavors of black raspberry,
cinnamon, earth and leather intermingle on the
palate. This is a true Paso Robles Cab with
recognizable HammerSky vineyards terroir, and
the vines grow in soil that compares favorably
with that of Frances Bordeaux region.
7725 vineyard Drive | Thurs - Sun 11am-5pm
(805) 239-0930 | www.hammersky.com
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SANGIOVESE
PELLETIERE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY
Pelletiere estate is a luxury boutique winery
located on a cozy corner in the heart of the famed
Willow Creek District. Our stunning tasting room
and chic Farmhouse vacation Rental oer the
complete Paso Robles wine country experience.
The 2010 Sangiovese Riserva possesses deep and
generous color highlights with an aable nose of
warm cherry compote, fresh raspberry and deep
violet. The palate is plush and refined with
creamy oak and a long, nuanced finish.
3280 Township Road | Thu-Mon 11am-5pm
(805) 239-9432 | www.pelletiere.com
PINOT NOIR
WILD HORSE WINERY
Located in historic Templeton, Wild Horse Winery
was named for the wild mustangs that roamed
the hills east of the vineyard estate. Today,
Wild Horse Winery is known for exceptional
Pinot Noirs. We focus on small vineyards along
the Central Coast in order to bring you the best
the region has to oer. Stop by and try one (or
all five) of our Pinots, including our winery only
reserves.
1437 Wild Horse Winery Court | Daily 11am-5pm
(805) 788-6310 | www.wildhorsewinery.com
PORT
ROXO PORT CELLARS
Roxo Port Cellars is a family-owned winery
specializing in the production of premium Portstyle wines. Winemaker Je Steele is fueled by a
passion for Old World Port wines and the belief
that they can be mastered in the New World. He
uses only traditional methods and carefully selects
each vineyard based on its location, farming
practices and superior fruit, which is exclusively
handpicked. The result is meticulously balanced,
fruit-forward, Port-style wines.
6996 Peachy Canyon Road | Daily 11am-5pm
(805) 238-1600 | www.roxocellars.com
Perfect Pairs
BY MELISSA VOGT
San Antonio Winery

Osso Bucco Finds a Match with 2013 Opaque Darkness
Sometimes, you just want to pair a rich,
voluptuous wine with a decadent meal. San
Antonio Winery, with locations in Paso
Robles, Los Angeles and Ontario, has done
just that with their delicious pairing of Osso
Bucco and their 2013 Opaque Darkness red
blend. Osso Bucco is a classic Italian dish,
hailing from the illustrious city of Milan, and
pairs perfectly with dark, full-bodied red
wines that pack a lot of flavor and texture.
San Antonio Winerys 2013 Opaque
Darkness is perfect for this veal shank stew.
Hearty veal shanks are slow cooked in an
array of herbs alongside onions, garlic,
carrots and celery in a tomato paste, white
wine and chicken stock base. The 2013
Opaque Darkness is a fabulous blend of
primarily Zinfandel (50%), Syrah (15%) and
Cabernet Sauvignon (15%), followed by
Ingredients:
1 sprig fresh rosemary, 1 sprig fresh thyme
and 1 dry bay leaf
3 whole veal shanks (1 lb ea), trimmed
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
All purpose flour, for dredging
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced into 1/2 in cubes
1 small carrot, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
1 stalk celery, diced into 1/2 inch cubes
1 tsp garlic, chopped fine
4 tb (1/2 stick) butter
1 tb tomato paste
1 cup dry white wine
3 cups veal or chicken stock
3 tb fresh, flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
1 tb lemon zest
cheese cloth and kitchen twine
smaller amounts of Grenache, Petite Sirah

and Petit Verdot. The richness, smooth
texture, full body and indulgent flavors are
incredible with the tenderness of the veal
shanks. So juicy it falls off the bone, the rich
veal shanks bring savory flavors to balance
out the fruit, and do wonders with the oak
spice that lingers in the background.
The rosemary, thyme, bay leaf and parsley
all bring out the more earthy characteristics
of the wine, giving nice balance to the fruit
and oak. Texturally, the tomato paste, white
wine and chicken stock bring a layer of
depth to the pairing that really enhances that
smooth, voluptuous body. Carefully slowcooked, Osso Bucco is the perfect dish to
throw on the stove and visit with family
friends while it simmers into greatness. Serve
this Osso Bucco with San Antonio Winerys
Directions:
1. Place rosemary, thyme, bay leaf and cloves
into cheesecloth and secure with twine;
this will be your bouquet garni.
2. Pat the veal shanks dry with paper towels
to remove excess moisture.
3. Secure the meat to the bone with the
kitchen twine. Season each shank with
salt and pepper. Dredge the shanks in
flour, shaking off excess.
4. In a Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil until
smoking. Add veal shanks to the pan and
brown all sidesthree minutes per side.
Remove browned shanks and reserve.
5. In the same pot, add the onion, carrot,
celery and garlic. Season with salt; saut
until soft and translucent, about eight
minutes.
6. Add the tomato paste and mix well.
2013 Opaque Darkness and youre sure to

experience one of the most decadent pairings
you have ever enjoyed. Visit San Antonio
Winery in Paso Robles at 2610 Buena Vista
Drive, open daily from 10:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. For more information, visit
www.sanantoniowinery.com.
Return browned shanks to the pan and

add the white wine and reduce liquid by
half, about five minutes.
7 . Add the bouquet garni, 2 cups of the veal
or chicken stock and butter; bring to a boil.
8. Reduce heat to low, cover pan and simmer
for about 1 and 1/2 hours or until the
meat is falling off the bone.
9. Check every 15 minutes, turning shanks;
add more veal or chicken stock as needed.
The liquid should always be 3/4 of the way
up the shank.
10. Carefully remove the cooked shanks from
the pot and place on serving platter. Cut
off the kitchen twine and discard.
11. Remove and discard bouquet garni from
the pot. Pour all the juices and sauce from
the pot over the shanks. Garnish with
chopped parsley and lemon zest.
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JUNe 2015
Experience Cooking Classes During the

Month of June at Refugio in Paso Robles
Located in the bucolic heart of Californias Central Coast wine
country just six minutes from Paso Robles leafy main square, Refugio
boasts two state-of-the-art vacation suites, each with private deck and
fire-pit, plus a fully-equipped teaching/catering kitchen and
expansive patio. These spaces may be configured in several different
ways to suit culinary-focused visitors to wine country, and/or those
who just want a serene spot for reflection and a home-base for
exploring the region. The two completely separate and private suites
at Refugio can comfortably accommodate one or two single(s), one or
two couple(s), and groups (with spillover guests four minutes away
at Inn Paradiso).
Refugio also offers cooking classes each season on varying
Thursdays and Sundays. Students at the classes learn to create
fantastic food, savor award-winning wines and meet chefs, local
winemakers and food artisans in a warm, convivial atmosphere.
Enjoy classes throughout June; details are featured below.
The Life of Pie with Chef/Author Evan Kleiman

Sunday, June 7th at 1:00 p.m. | $125
Forever banish your fear of pie dough in this very small, hands-on
class with LA Pie Queen Evan Kleiman. You will make your own
seasonal fruit pie from start to finish, and will become another link in
the chain of pie wisdom. As host of NPR/KCRW's Good Food, Evan
spent a summer making a pie-a-day. This led to the largest pie contest
now held in LA County, now in its seventh year.
Special guest Jackie Meisinger of Lone Madrone will pair and pour
several wines from this renowned boutique winery, made by her
brother Neil Collins (also the multiple award-winning winemaker at
Tablas Creek).
You will learn and take home the best, never-fail, go-to flakybuttery pie crust and seasonal fruit filling with farmer's market
summer bounty. Students should bring a 9-inch shallow metal or
Pyrex pie dish (not deep-dish), a rolling pin and an apron.
The Ros Less Travelled with Chef Clark Staub

Tuesday, June 16th at 5:00 p.m. | $110
The jeans-wearing guru of flatbread and wood-fired cooking, Chef
Clark Staub, demonstrates a thoughtful, sun-drenched and creative
summer menu for pairing with the regions excellent dry Ros wines.
Skip the trip to Spain, France, and/or Italy this summer and instead
learn to use the Central Coast's peak, early summer ingredients in an
inspirational menu that will leave you and your guests swooning.
Aka "the Alice Waters of Southern California," Clark feeds and
waters his local farmers so well at his seminal Los Alamos restaurant,
Full of Life Flatbread, that they provide him with absolutely
impeccable produce. Special guest John Morris, tasting room
manager at Tablas Creek, will pair two distinctly different versions of
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Rhne-style Ros from this highly respected, award-winning winery.

Dishes learned and eaten will be: slow-roasted grapes with fennel
pollen, corn-smoked salt almonds; slightly-pickled cucumbers
(vegan); summer tomato and watermelon salad with frozen chevre
granita (vegetarian); broiled cauliflower steak with green olive
tapenade (vegan); fresh sea urchin flatbread with sweet butter,
smoked salt and radishes; grilled skirt steak salad with lime and
garlic; and grilled peaches with rose-scented whipped cream, honey
and pistachios.
Livin' La Vida Cocoa with Kellymarie and Nick Otto

Sunday, June 21st at 5:00 p.m. | $85
Pairing wine with chocolate is an art form, and don't think it's all
about dessert wines! Villa Creek Sous Chef Nicholas Otto and his
wife, ten-year wine industry veteran Kellymarie, create exotic flavors
that compliment the Central Coast's finest Rhne-style wines, both
red and white! Truffle-salt chocolate anyone?
Central Coast natives Kellymarie and Nicholas Otto own a
chocolate and wine pairing business, The Chocolate Stache, in Paso
Robles. Kellymarie will pour five of Summerwood Winery's awardwinning Rhne varietals to pair with five of her uniquely delicious
chocolates!
Wine and chocolate pairings include: apricot Champagne white
chocolate with 2013 Viognier; Alaea pink salt 72% dark chocolate
with 2010 GSM blend; candied/peppered pecans with lavender in
54% dark chocolate with 2011 Syrah; raspberry chipotle dark
chocolate with 2010 Diosa, featuring Loo Loo Farms chipotle
peppers, otto-homemade smoked salt and raspberry olive oil from
Groves on 41; and tomato and truffle salt dark chocolate with 2011
Mourvdre, featuring Windrose Farm's famous smoked tomatoes and
Pasolivo truffle salt.
Tools to Last a Lifetime: The Perfect Steak and the Perfect

Caesar with Author/Refugio Owner Brigit Binns
Sunday, June 28th at 5:00 p.m. | $120
In this outrageously delicious and crucially important class, learn
the restaurant-insider secrets of residual-heat cooking. Learn Brigit's
highly curated and mindful take on the most beloved salad in the
country. You will become the most popular person in your world.
Author of 29 cookbooks, Binns knows her meat. Special guest
Chloe Asseo of L'Aventure Winery will pair and pour several of her
family's award-winning wines.
Dishes learned and eaten will be: the perfect steak; shallot-Syrah
butter sauce; the perfect Caesar salad; and cheat your way to the
easiest (but most impressive) dessert ever (clue: includes sheep's milk
ice cream, excellent olive oil and artisan salt).
Come hungry and thirsty!
Wine Tasting on the
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Venteux Vineyards is a dream realized by two families who share a

passion for wine and hospitality. In 2000, the Stelzle family bought
12 acres of property in the renowned wine growing region of the
Templeton Gap. This exceptional viticultural area is known for hot,
dry days and cool damp nights. Winemaker and co-owner Scott
Stelzle focuses on letting the unique microclimate of the Templeton
Gap shine through in his wines. By using native yeast and keeping
varietal wines 100% pure, Scott is able to show off the true
expression of the fruit. Aside from 100% varietals of Syrah, Grenache,
Mourvedre and Petite Sirah, Venteux also offers original blends which
are balanced and complex. Aside from Rhone wines, they also
produce a Pinot Noir, a late-harvest Gewurtztraminer, and a 100%
Cabernet Sauvignon from westside Paso that was recently awarded a
score of 90 points from Wine Enthusiast.
In 2009, Adam and Patricia Goldenberg joined Scott and Bobbi
Stelzle in their venture and Venteux purchased the adjacent 10 acres
next to their current vineyard. The property now hosts both a luxury
Bed and Breakfast and a Guest House that sleeps three couples.
Artfully decorated by owner Bobbi Stelzle, the Bed and Breakfast and
Guest House offer an authentic stay in the heart of wine country.
Guests are encouraged to meander in the vineyards and enjoy a wine
and cheese reception in the evenings.
Conveniently located near the intersection of Bethel Road and Las
Tablas Road in Templeton, Venteux is a wonderful place to start the
day. The tasting room is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A
tasting fee of $10 is waived with a bottle purchase. For more
information about Venteux wines and lodging, visit
www.venteuxvineyards.com.
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ROXO PORT CELLARS

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ROXO PORT CELLARS

6996 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles
Open Daily 11am-5pm
805-238-1600 www.roxocellars.com
Fueled by a passion for Old World style Port wines, our portfolio of
premium Port-style wines delivers the Roxo experience, because lets
face itYoure Entitled. Come taste at our idyllic westside location.
BRECON ESTATE
7450 vineyard Drive, Paso Robles
Open Daily Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm
805-239-2200 www.breconestate.com
A new truly undiscovered boutique winery. Handcrafted,
award-winning wines, Internationally acclaimed winemaker, mature "Oh-so" relaxing gardens and famed Architects.
Come explore and enjoy.
PEACHY CANYON WINERY

1480 North Bethel Road, Templeton
Open Daily 10am-5:30pm and by appointment
805-239-1918 www.peachycanyon.com
Were celebrating 25 years of amazing winemaking at Peachy Canyon,
where weve been making Paso Robles wine history since 1988. Come
enjoy our award-winning estate Zinfandels alongside exciting small lot
blends. Were proud to be Westside originals.
VENTEUX VINEYARDS
1795 Las Tablas, Templeton
Open Daily 10am-5pm and by appointment
805-369-0127 www.venteuxvineyards.com
From soil to bottle, our hands-on approach allows us to uphold the
highest level of care in all aspects of the winemaking process.
Our extremely small productions of Rhne wines showcase a style of
balance, elegance, and finesse. Picnic on the porch of the farmhouse
and taste our hand-crafted wines in the elegant and inviting tasting room.
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MICHAEL GILL CELLARS

Putting a Premium on Producing Quality Wines on Paso Robles Westside
BY CATHY NeUSHUL
Michael Gill Cellars puts a premium on producing quality wines.

Its about quality rather than quantity. Winemaker Michael Gill
produces about 1,200 cases of wine per year, believing that the most
important things are excellence, consistency and control. Even
though Gill has other interestshe is a dentist and a big game hunter
as well as a winemakerhis boutique wines have been recognized in
national competitions, receiving many gold medals. I approach
winemaking the same way I approach hunting, with passion and
zeal, says Gill.
In May, at the Pacific Rim International Wine Competition, four of
Gills wines won awards including 2014 Counoise, which took gold,
2014 Vermentino with a silver, and 2014 Alicante Bouschet with a
silver as well. Gill states that each of these wines went from vineyard
to bottle in a relatively short time, about five months.
This isnt the first time Gills wines have been recognized. The first
year Gill entered the Central Coast Wine Competition, he entered
four of his wines, and came back with four awards. The 2010 Tuxedo
Syrah received a best in class and gold, Big Rock Syrah received a
silver, and the Black Tie Syrah and the Tantrum Tempranillo won a
bronze. Other wines that have received awards include 2013
Viognier (gold, Dallas Competition), 2013 Vermentino (double gold,
Florida State; gold, Orange County), 2013 Counoise (gold and
Chairmans Award, Orange County), 2014 Counoise (gold, Pacific
Rim International Wine Competition), 2013 Tempranillo (best of
class and best of reds, Jerry Meads New World International Wine
Competition), 2011 Syrah (double gold and best of show, Denver;
Chairmans Award, Orange County).
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Gill is relatively new to the Paso Robles wine scene. He produced

his first vintage in 2008, and opened the winery in 2012. When he
bought the ground that is now home to the winery, it was barren. He
renovated the vineyard and built an attractive French chateau-style
house on the grounds.
The tasting room is located on a hill overlooking rolling vineyards
and rows of oak trees. The dcor inside is inspired by French hunting
lodges. Guests can sip wines while sitting next to life size hunting
trophies, including an enormous polar bear, a wolf and an elk. A
fully-grown African lion can be found in the tasting room as well.
The vineyards location and soil provides the perfect place to ripen
the stunning Rhne-style varietals that Michael Gill Cellars is known
for producing. The beautiful westside Paso Robles coastal estate
resides on mountainous terroir, and gets differing amounts of sun
exposure, allowing for a wide diversity of varietals. The varietals
produced include Syrah, Viognier, Tempranillo, Vermentino and
Counoise.
Having only 15 acres of grapes under cultivation, Gill can
concentrate on creating great wines in small batches. In recent years,
Gill says that the drought has affected his wine production, with the
2014 harvest having produced about 50% than that of the previous
year. However, this hasnt affected the quality of Gills wines. The
wines that received awards in May were from this harvest.
Michael Gill Cellars is located at 4125 Peachy Canyon Road in
Paso Robles. The tasting room is open Friday through Sunday from
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or by appointment. For more information,
call (805) 239-1668 or visit their website at www.gillcellars.com. You
can also find Michael Gill Cellars on Facebook and Google+.
JUNe 2015
TASTING ROOM OF THE WEEK
Opolo Vineyards
BY CATHY NeUSHUL
Opolo Vineyards offers visitors a variety of ways to enjoy its fine

wines. You can visit their tasting room, drop by for their weekend
wine and food pairings, buy a ticket to one of the vineyards annual
events, such as the Harvest Festival, or book a room in the onsite inn
for a luxurious vacation. Whatever you decide to do, youll get a
chance to try some of Opolos award-winning offerings.
Co-Owners Rick Quinn and Dave Nichols started Opolo
Vineyards in 1998 when they purchased vineyard land next to each
other and started farming the grapes themselves; today, they continue
to optimize their farming practices to produce award-winning wines,
with the addition of Chris Rougeot to the winemaking team.
A visit to Opolo Vineyards tasting room is always memorable. It
lies at the end of a rustic drive, bordered by Zinfandel vines, owl
boxes, oak trees and a creek. There is a comfortable and spacious
indoor tasting area, and a patio overlooking the 280-acre vineyard.
Opolo produces Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and
Bordeaux varietals, and many of their wines have been recognized as
exemplary. The wines that received honors during the San Francisco
Wine Competition this year include: 2012 Sangiovese (best of class);
2013 Mountain Zinfandel (double gold); 2012 Serenade (gold); 2012
Tempranillo (gold); and 2012 Viognier (gold).
One of the winemakers favorites is the 2013 Forte Zinfandel; this
wine will be available to wine club members only. Not only do wine
club members have an opportunity to try some of Opolos best wines,
they also get to participate in exclusive quarterly events.
Something else that makes an Opolo Vineyards experience unique
are the wine and food pairings offered every Saturday and Sunday
from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Some of the items on the menu include
gourmet pizzas from their wood burning oven (including Margherita,
Italian sausage and Mediterranean styles), cevapi sausage served with
pita bread and chicken caesar salad.
Even though it is the beginning of summer, now is the time to
start thinking about one of the biggest events at Opolo Vineyards, the
Harvest Festival in mid-October. The event sells out and tickets are
on sale now; they can be purchased online, in the tasting room, or by
calling (805) 238-9593 or emailing events@opolo.com. The event
features grape stomping, Yugoslavian dancing, and food, such as a
whole roasted lamb, Sarma, chicken, pork and more.
The Inn at Opolo Vineyards is another reason to visit. Guests have
the opportunity to experience the vineyard in an up close and
personal way. They can walk along trails through the vineyard and
partake of Opolos fine wines at the complimentary afternoon events.
The rooms have names like Rhapsody or Roussanne, and feature
fireplaces as well as luxurious bathtubs and showers.
Opolo Vineyards is located at 7110 Vineyard Drive in Paso Robles.
The tasting room is open Monday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.opolo.com. You can
also find them on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter.
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Wine Tasting in
A Spirit and Passion for Winemaking
Bien Nacido Vineyard | Photograph by Jeremy Ball
n the southern end of the Central Coast appellation, lies Santa Barbara Countys historic
wine growing region. The first vineyard production in these rolling coastal hills dates
back to 1782, when Junipero Serra planted vines on Mission land. About a hundred years later,
there was 260 acres of luscious vineyards and seventeen winemakers in Santa Barbara
County. Sadly, the Prohibition Era destroyed many of these historic vineyard sites and mostly
put an end to winemaking in the regionas was the case in many of the beautiful winegrowing regions across the state. With that being said, the spirit and passion for winemaking
never left Santa Barbara County, and this wine growing region is alive and well today. Talented
winemakers are producing outstanding and pure terroir driven wines from the five American
Viticultural Areas (AVAs), planted mostly to Burgundian, Rhne and Bordeaux grape varieties.
Although the movie Sideways is said to have put San Barbara Countys wine growing
region on the map in 2004, especially the Santa Maria Valley AVA, it is the high quality of the
wine across the county that has continued to uphold this bountiful regions reputation.
Sprawling vineyards and gently rolling hills create a picturesque scene for visitors and locals
alike, who visit the many wineries, tasting rooms and wine bars in the area. In the five AVAs,
wine tasters will find a nice range of wine styles amongst the Burgundian, Rhne and
Bordeaux varietals that are produced.
In the more northern region, cool climate Burgundian varietals reign, such as Pinot Noir
and Chardonnay, due to the maritime influence. This ensures a long temperate growing
season which the Burgundian varietals crave. With ample amount of sunlight, the grapes ripen
very slowlyperfect for producing terroir driven wines with pure varietal characteristics. In
the southern region, there is more of a diurnal shift with warmer nights and cooler days. This
area sees less fog and has different soil types than what is found closer to the coast. The
Bordeaux and Rhne varieties flourish in this warmer climate and the sandy soils with limestone and chalk impart a wonderfully desirable minerality in the wines.
The wineries in Santa Barbara County boast a concentration of incredibly passionate and
talented winemakers; join them year round at their many events, celebrations and festivals, as
well as in their tasting rooms.
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Alexander & Wayne

Alta Maria Vineyards
Artiste
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Barbieri Wines
Bernat
Blair Fox
Carhartt
Carina Cellars
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Dreamcte Wine Co
Tessa Marie
Figueroa Mtn Brewing Co
Kaena
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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY | WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH
JUNe 2015
LARNER VINEYARD & WINERY

True to the Land in Santa Barbara Countys Ballard Canyon Appellation
BY MICHAeL CeRvIN
Ballard Canyon, a scenic five-mile stretch of land in Santa Barbara

wine country, is home to just 600 acres of vines, but this new AVA
definitively shows that Santa Barbara Syrah is ideally suited here and
there is no better expression of Syrah than at Larner Vineyards &
Winery.
Winery owner and winemaker Michael Larner has championed
the region for years and by 1994, Ballard Canyon became the
beacon for planting Syrah, Larner says. There was a flurry of
plantings by various wineries who defined this area for Syrah,
including the Larner family who call Ballard Canyon home. The
organically farmed 34-acre vineyard planted to Syrah, Grenache,
Mourvdre, Viognier and Malvasia Bianca (this white grape planted as
a tribute to years Michael spent living in Italy). But it is Syrah where
Larner shines. We feel Syrah is our champion as it is best suited on
our estate and represents the AVA as the strongest varietal, he says.
Though Syrah is planted throughout Santa Barbara County our
Ballard Canyon soils and location suggest Syrah, and we have to be
true to the land, Larner admits. The reason Syrah does well in
Ballard is because we dont have to overwork it, he says. Ballard
Canyon Syrah shows pepper spice, that define cooler areas like Santa
Rita Hills, coupled with abundant fruit characteristics, like from
Happy Canyon (Santa Barbaras warmest growing area), all framed by
minerality, solid tannins and acidic structure. Its not too hot, its not
to cold, it is like the Goldilocks syndrome, chuckles Larner.
The Larner estate vineyard consists of 23 acres of Syrah with 11
sub-blocks, seven different Syrah clones and three different
rootstocks. This might seem a little nerdy to some, but it gives Larner
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a wide diversity of Syrahs expressiveness. We can maximize the

profile of Syrah on a given site and still have variation. We have
planted what grows well in spite of popularity, and I have to be loyal
to the soils, its authentic he admits. Sure, he could have planted
other more trendy grape varieties, but this area is perfectly happy to
have Syrah as its signature grape. As a geologist I feel that our soils
better define a wine than what I could craft in the winery, however as
a winemaker my influence is more European having worked in both
France and Italy, therefore I strive for balance and harmony coupled
with age-worthy quality wines.
A visit to their Los Olivos tasting room will impress you not only
with their age-worthy wines, but with their location. We have
outside seating enough to serve 18 people, where you can taste, get
wine by the glass or bottle, and bring your own picnic or grab a
sandwich from Paninos sandwich shop next door, Larner says. The
inside of the tasting room, though small, is equipped with Larner
logo branded clothing and home goods, and you are at the epicenter
of the thriving Los Olivos township, a place where you can sit by the
iconic flagpole and watch the little town bustle with life. Make sure
when you visit you sample their newly released 2014 estate Malvasia
Bianca and Rosperfect for the summer months. They are also
pouring their impressive Dedication Syrah using the Coravin system,
which keeps wine fresher, longer. Syrah is not on everyones radar,
but a taste of what Larner is doing with this grape will easily make
you a convert.
The Larner Tasting Room is open daily 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
located at 2900 Grand Avenue in Los Olivos. Contact them directly
at (805) 688-8148, or visit their website at www.larnerwine.com
JUNe 2015
Santa Barbara Wine Festival

The First Festival of its Kind on the Central Coast
Remains a Winemaker Favorite
Alma Rosa Winemaker and Central Coast wine pioneer Richard Sanford, pouring
his famed Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir during the Santa Barbara Wine Festival.
Four friends enjoy delicious wines from the Central Coast under the oak tree
canopy of the festivals settingthe Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
Capacity crowd enjoying Central Coast wines and the beautiful surroundings.
Photography by valentin Mendoza.
Enjoy an afternoon of tasting under the

oak trees along Mission Creek as the best
wineries of the Central Coast congregate at
the annual Santa Barbara Wine Festival,
hosted by the Santa Barbara Museum of
Natural History, at 2559 Puesta Del Sol Road
in Santa Barbara on Saturday, June 27 from
2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Guests will sip, swirl and
savor a variety of wine from 50 wineries
complemented by tasty hors d'oeuvres and
desserts from famed local restaurants, farmto-table caterers and other top shelf food
purveyors.
This is a wine-focused festival, yes, we
have plenty of food and special pairings, but
our guests come for the wine, said Festival
Chair, Meridith Moore. It is exciting because
many of the winemakers are present and
available for the guests to meet, and discuss
the qualities of their varietals. Just another
example of why this has become one of the
most beloved wine festivals on the Central
Coast and the one to attend.
The Santa Barbara Wine Festival is a
ticketless event. Guests 21 and older may
purchase admission on the museums website
at www.sbnature.org. All guests must present
a valid identification for admittance. Guests
without valid identification will not gain
access to the wine festival. Admission
purchased by Friday, June 26 prior to
5:00 p.m. is $70 for museum members and
$95 for non-members. If available, admission
may also be purchased at the door the day of
the festival for $105. The Santa Barbara Wine
Festival also offers a designated driver
program, where guests accompanying at least
one ticket holder who have agreed to the
guidelines of the program are granted
complimentary admittance to the festival. As
a designated driver, guests will wear a badge
Photograph by Bob Dickey.
50 of the best wineries from the Central

Coast pour at the Museum of Natural
Historys Annual Santa Barbara Wine
Festival on Saturday, June 27.
Guests will sip, swirl and savor a variety of wine from more than 50 wineries
during the festival. each guest receives a beautiful Lara Crystal wine glass,
generously provided by the festival sponsorThe Berry Man, Inc.
to signify No Alcohol and will not receive a
tasting glass.
Guests in attendance are also invited to
participate in the Every Cork Wins raffle,
where all participants win a prize. For $30 to
pull a cork, participants are guaranteed to
win a prize worth at least $30, many of
which are valued at $50 and above. All
proceeds from this event benefit the
museums exhibits and education programs.
In efforts to control traffic in and around
the museum on the day of the festival, the
museum is offering free parking at three
designated offsite parking lots, and round
trip shuttle service to and from the festival.
For those guests who prefer to park in the
museum lot, a limited number of parking
passes are available online for $20. We
recommend that guests walk, taxi, Uber, or
be dropped off as the best ways to get to the
wine festival.
The Santa Barbara Wine Festival is
sponsored by The Berry Man, Inc., Classic
Party Rentals, Mission Wealth Management,
Riviera Insurance Services, Whole Foods
Market Santa Barbara and OnQ Financial.
For more information and to purchase
admission for the Santa Barbara Wine
Festival, visit www.sbnature.org/winefestival.
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Andrew Murray Tasting Room Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 693-9644
Bedford Winery Daily 11-5, Los Alamos, (805) 344-2107
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A single bottle contains:

750 ml of wine which is 25.6 ounces
made from about 2.4 pounds of
grapes (39 oz.) and is enough for
four or maybe five glasses.
One standard oak barrel of wine

holds: 295 bottles of wine (or 59
gallons) made from 740 pounds of
grapes which works out to almost
but not precisely - 24 cases of wine.
Buttonwood Farm Winery Daily 11-5, Solvang, (805) 688-3032

Byron Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 938-7365
Cambria Estate Winery Daily 10-5, Santa Maria, (805) 805-937-8091
Carivintas Winery Mon-Fri 12-7, Sat-Sun 11-7, Solvang, (805) 693-4331
Casa Cassara Sun-Th 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-7:30, Solvang, (805) 688-8691

Cinque Stella Winery Thur-Mon 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 686-4101
Coquelicot Daily 11-5, Sat 10-5, Los Olivos, (805) 688-1500
Costa De Oro Winery Daily 11-6, Fri 11-8, Santa Maria, (805) 922-1468
Deep Sea Wine Mon-Thurs 12-8, Fri-Sun 12-9, Santa Barbara, (805) 618-1185
Dragonette Cellars Thur-Mon 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 693-0077
Firestone Vineyard Daily 10-5; Tours 11:15, 1:15 & 3:15, Los Olivos, (805) 688-3940
Fontes & Phillips Thur-Mon 11-5, Santa Ynez, (805) 688-2200
Foley Wines Daily 10-5, Lompoc, (805) 737-6222
Larner Vineyard & Winery Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8148
A case of wine includes: A dozen 750

ml bottles (or 24 half bottles) or 307.2
ounces total, which comes from 30
pounds of grapes.
An acre of vineyards land can give the

grower: Five tons of grapes (though it is
also less, depending on a variety of farming
and winemaking practices, and on the varietal and the vineyards location) which will
give you 797 gallons of juice (or thirteenand-a-half barrels) which is pretty close to
four thousand bottles of wine.
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J Ludlow Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8989

LaMontagne Winery Fri-Sun 12-5, Lompoc, (805) 291-6643
Lincourt Daily 10-5, Solvang, (805) 688-8554
Lions Peak Vineyards Sun-Fri 11-7, Sat 11-8, Solvang, (805) 693-5466
Loring Wine Co./Cargasacchi Thu-Mon 10-4:45, Buellton, (805) 691-1300
Lucky Dogg Winery Sun, M, W, Th 12-6, Sat-Sun 12-7:30, Solvang, (805) 691-9774
Martian Ranch & Vineyard Wed-Sun 11-5, Los Alamos, (805) 344-1804
Qup Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 686-4200
Scott Cellars Fri-Sun 11-4, Lompoc, (805) 736-6161
Toretti Family Vineyard Thu-Mon 12-5:30, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8002
Turiya Wines By appt only, Lompoc, (805) 478-7016

Zaca Mesa Daily 10-4, Los Olivos, (805) 688-9339 x308
Zinke Wines Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 691-9718

Zotovich Cellars Thur-Sun 10-4, Lompoc, (805) 736-1600
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SIGNATURE VARIETALS
A Walk Around Tasting is a

combination of a tour and a tasting.
Your host brings along several
bottles of wine on your tour, and
may take you to a garden area of
the winery to pour the first round.
Then you move to another place
within the winery to sample the
next wine. This experience
continues until all the wines are
tasted.
Barrel Tasting
Another popular tasting experience that can be part of a tour or a

Walk Around is a Barrel Tasting.
Your guide takes a wine thief, a
special siphon placed into a hole in
the top of a barrel to extract tasting
samples of a maturing wine. The
sample allows you to taste what the
wine is like in the middle of developing its full potential.
Why make an appointment?
A Sit Down Tasting usually

requires an appointment, and there
may be a slightly higher fee than a
wine bar fee. Seated in an elegant
room, you are poured several wines
by your winery host. Expect your
host to describe the unique characteristics of each wine and how it
was made.
Walk Around Tasting
The most common tasting experience is a Wine Bar Tasting. You

step up to the bar where typically a
list of wines being poured is
displayed. Expect to pay a tasting
fee between $10-$40. Some tasting
bars will offer you the option to
taste a library or reserve wine.
Exercising this option increases the
fee, but will allow you to taste very
unique, old or rare wines.
Sit Down Tasting
Wine Bar Tasting
Some wineries are so small that

they need to know when you are
coming so someone will be there
to greet you. Others have sit-down
tastings that start and end at
specific times. Its always a good
idea to schedule your appointments well in advance.
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Imagine a tasting room which houses two of the most well-known

small lot winemakers in Santa Barbara. Imagine no morethe
Loring/Cargasacchi tasting room is a reality! Winemaker Peter
Cargasacchi has joined forces with the brother and sister winemaking
team, Brian and Kimberly Loring, to create one of the most indemand tasting experiences in the region. This humble tasting room
is the perfect location for some killer juice; with plenty of space
inside featuring two bars and a picnic area outside, the tasting room
has something for everyone!
At the tasting room, guests can taste through Lorings Pinot Noir,
Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvdre, Grenache and a few
blends. Loring currently produces twenty-three wines with prices
ranging from $26 to $99, deriving fruit from Paso Robles, Monterey,
Sonoma and Santa Barbara. These wines aren't overloaded with
tannin, so theyre ready to drink right away, Loring says. The
awesome structure of each wine comes from the acidity, which keeps
the wine bright and fresh despite their richness. His philosophy on
making wine is that the fruit is all that matters. What happens in the
vineyard determines the quality of the wineI cant make it better
I can only screw it up, Loring states. Perhaps this is why he is
extremely picky when choosing vineyards to buy grapes from. Not
only am I looking for the right soil, microclimate and clones, Im also
looking for a grower with the same passion and dedication to
producing great wine that I have. In other words, a total Pinot freak!
In keeping with this passion for Pinot Noir, Cargasacchi wines
offered in the tasting room include Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot
Grigio, late harvest Pinot Grigio and Syrah, under the Point
Concepcin label. But it is Peters out of the way Jalama Vineyard that
proves most intriguing. The area is the bed of an ancient sea so there
are large deposits of diatomaceous earth in and around the
vineyards, Cargasacchi says. Farming the grapes here for his Pinot
Noir is challenging because the areas weather is more extreme.
Where a vine grows and what type of soil its planted on and its
exposure matters a lot, but good farming and getting proper ripeness
is the real essence of making good wine, he says. You can have the
most perfect spot for a vine on earth but if you don't take care of it,
you can forget about making decent wine. With this kind of focus,
both Loring and Cargasacchi wines are incredibly enjoyable.
The Loring Wine Company and Cargasacchi tasting room is
located at 420 East Hwy 246 in Buellton. They are open Thursday
through Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For more information, call
(805) 691-1300 or visit www.loringwinecompany.com.
LOMPOC WINERIES
Wine Tasting in
Scott Cellars Foray into

Uncharted Territory
JALAMA WINES
308 North 9th Street, Unit C, Lompoc, CA 93436
(805) 735-8937 | FridaySunday 12-5pm, or by appointment
Jalama Wines produces small lots, with a focus on vineyard
designated wines. When you have one of these, youll know it is
something special and unique.
Creating a Sangiovese House
LA MONTAGNE WINERY
1509 e Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc
(805) 291-6643 | www.lamontagnewinery.com
FridaySunday 12-5pm
Their family name, LaMontagne, meaning the Mountain,
appropriately describes their quest to produce wines of
exceptional quality that represent the vintage and the place in
which they were grown.
SUBMITTeD
Scott Cellars did not set out to become a Sangiovese house, it just
happened. It was more of an evolution. Owner and winemaker Peter
Scott Fraser started making the usual Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah,
etc. However, in 2007 his wife Jennifer suggested Sangiovese after his
Italian heritage. With that first vintage, it became obvious that Fraser
SCOTT CELLARS
had a knack for the challenging varietal. One vineyard slowly
316 North F St, Lompoc | FridaySunday 11am-4pm
(805) 736-6161 | www.scottcellars.com
expanded to six and now the hunt is on to find more and better
Specializing in vineyard designate Sangioveses and our
vineyards. In 2012, Fraser decided to devote his winery to crafting
lavish Cuvees, we produce ultra rich California style wines.
Our Sangioveses are dense with fruit and the Cuvees are
great Sangiovese from California.
silky smooth. Private tastings by appointment.
Fraser quickly discovered how difficult it was to grow Sangiovese
well. In many respects, Fraser extols, It is just as challenging to
TURIYA WINES
316 N. F. Street, Lompoc | By appointment only
grow and make as Pinot Noir. It is a thin skin, finicky grape that
(805) 478-7016 | www.turiyawines.com
growers tend to put in overly hot climates. Through his close work
Turiya Wines is a producer of ultra boutique wines from the Central Coast of
with the varietal, Fraser has discovered that it shows tremendous
California. Turiya is determined to create rare, fine-tuned, focused wines, both
blends as well as extremely limited releases of single cultivars. Reds only.
character variation from vineyard to vineyard. This led him to name
his wines after the soil and not the vineyard. I name these wines
ZOTOVICH ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY
after the predominant soil characteristic of the vineyard, not the
300 N. 12th Street, Unit 1D, Lompoc
( 805) 736-1600 | www.zotovichcellars.com
owners name.
FridaySunday10am-4pm
Sand Dune, West Slope, Rolling Loam and Flatlands all refer to
A family owned and operated boutique winery.
the distinct vineyards used to create both vineyard designate wines
"We grow, produce and bottle estate Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Were new to the Lompoc Wine Ghetto. Stop in to meet us!"
and reserve style blends. As each vineyard brings its own voice to
the wine, solo and a capella versions are
created using individual components to
create wines of incredible depth and
W I N E TA S T I N G I N
complexity. The beautifully balanced Cuvee
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SANTA MARIA VALLEY
Welcome to
Original Roadhouse Grill
Original Roadhouse Grill boasts a mouth-watering grill menu,

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

Road in Santa Maria. They are open daily from 11:00 a.m. to
10:00 p.m. Sunday - Thursday and 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday
and Saturday.
For more information about upcoming specials and events visit t
www.originalroadhousegrill.com or call (805) 614-0586.
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For the adventurous that seek the uncommon and are captivated
by character, go to Bedford Winery in Los Alamos. Along with barrel
fermented Chardonnays and signature Syrahs, there are also
surprises. One may discover lesser known varietals such as
Mourvdre, Cabernet Franc or dry Riesling. You might taste a wellaged library selection.
After more than thirty years in the field, winemaker Stephan
Bedford is still full of enthusiasm. He enjoys the hands-on mechanics
of winemaking. Using time-honored techniques, he creates wines
with personality and depth. Eclectic, off-beat and forgotten varietals
fuel his passion and creativity. His limited edition wines are available
primarily at the tasting room, which is open daily from 11:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., sometimes longer depending on the season.
The tasting rooms rustic ambience invites you to focus in on the
wines and encourages dialog on a variety of topics with the well-read
Bedford staff. A generous garden courtyard is well suited for a relaxed
picnic. This is what wine tasting should be: wines that are not main
stream, an unrushed, intimate atmosphere and great conversation.
Bedford Winery is also known for out of the ordinary events.
From Mushrooms Gone Wild and historical readings with era specific
food, to original theatrical presentations by the talented Bedford
Players; plan on enlightened stimulation, smiling and thinking while
sipping Bedford wine.
Take the path less traveled and visit tiny downtown Los Alamos.
This quirky but friendly town harkens back to a bygone era, and now
its attracting maverick business owners and artists. It offers the
perfect laid back setting to enjoy your ultimate wine experience.
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For the adventurous that seek the uncommon, go to Bedford
Winery. Along with barrel fermented Chardonnays and signature
Syrahs, there is always the surprise of lesser known varietals.
448 Bell St, Los Alamos
(805) 344-2107 | www.bedfordwinery.com
Daily 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
BELL STREET FARM EATERY & MARKET
Bell Street Farm is a culinary destination in Santa Barbara County
wine country. This delicious eatery/market is located in Los Alamos,
California and is surrounded by gorgeous vineyards and farmland.
With the freshest cuisine and comfortable design, Bell Street Farm is
the perfect place to enjoy a meal, snack or a wine tasting.
406 Bell Street, Los Alamos | (805) 344-4609
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
MARTIAN RANCH & VINEYARD
Martian Ranch & Vineyard is a biodynamic vineyard and estate winery
located just one mile south of Los Alamos on Alisos Canyon Road. Visit us
and enjoy an out-of-this-world experience! The tasting room celebrated
its first year anniversary in October 2014.
9110 Alisos Canyon Rd, Los Alamos | (805) 344-1804
www.martianvineyard.com | Wednesday Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Foxen Canyon. The Foxen Canyon Wine Trail is home to 15 tasting
rooms along its languid path, all of which are flanked by row upon
row of vineyards, which is one of the reasons people flock here, to
get the full wine country experience.
But unlike other wine trails, Foxen Canyon is still agriculture
driven. You wont find any stores, gas stations, restaurants or
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shopping. What you will find are bucolic lazy roads which undulate
into flat valleys and ascends to hilltops where the views of open land,
roaming cattle, quail and turkey vultures, verdant vineyards, mature
oak trees and blue skies beckon; a postcard to the past of what
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however, California, and that means a greater cornucopia of other
varietals such as Sauvignon Blanc, Negrette, Sylvaner, Sangiovese
and Cabernet Franc which can also be found on the tasting lists
showcasing the assortment of grapes that thrive here.
Most of the wineries have picnic areas; some large and open and
some small and secluded you just need to take your pick. When
visiting the trail its advisable to bring water with you and food as
there are no restaurants and many of the wineries are spread out. By
visiting this unique wine trail youll get in touch with the exceptional
wines of Santa Barbara and at the same time, step back into historic
California.
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LOS OLIVOS
Wine Tasting in
Coquelicot Estate Vineyard

A blend of inspiration, kindness and fine wine
and his mission to inspire, be
kind and tread lightly shines
bright as Coquelicots limited
production wines are made with
tenderness and care, and
considered a true celebration of
life. In fact, the name
Coquelicot embraces
Rosensons philosophy as it is
also the French name of a
striking red poppy flower that
grows in the French
countrysidethis beautiful
flower graces Coquelicot wine
bottles.
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protocols in 2007 and as part of

these practices Coquelicot now
holds an annual event taking
place at the beginning of each
June called The Ladybug
Release Party. This unique event
involves releasing thousands of
ladybugs into their vineyards.
These ladybugs contribute to the
production of healthy grapes
without the need for chemical
pesticides. Visit the tasting room
at 2884 Grand Avenue in Los
Olivos. For more information,
call (805) 688-1500 or visit
www.coquelicotwines.com.
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downtown
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tasting room.
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took on the
task of
remodeling
one of the
towns oldest buildings dating
back to 1886. The building was
once a blacksmith shop, but
today it is the perfect setting to
enjoy Coquelicots fine wines,
and the backyard offers a place
for a game of bocce ball or a
picnic lunch. You can even
reserve the backyard for a private
event or catered dinner party.
Stop on by for a taste of an Estate
Sangiovese, Riesling, Sauvignon
Blanc, Syrah and more.
Rosenson implemented
sustainable and organic farming
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Coquelicot, pronounced koklee-ko, Estate Vineyard resides

in the heart of the Santa Ynez
Valley near Solvang just south of
the historic Mission Santa Ines.
The vineyards miraculous setting
is comprised of 58 acres of
organically farmed grapes with
vines that were originally planted
in 1999. Bernard Rosenson,
owner of the renowned Sky
Room in Long Beach, acquired
the Estate Vineyard in 2005 and
his quest for making fine wine
began. Rosenson is known for
his reverent passion for living life
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Come see why Robert Parker, Jr. said...

Production is small, but these wines
are well worth seeking out!
Open Daily 11-5
2901 A Grand Avenue, Los Olivos
805-693-9644
www.AndrewMurrayVineyards.com
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LOS OLIVOS
Wine Tasting in
Dragonette Cellars
Dragonette Cellars is well known for two things - its great wines
and the knowledge and enthusiasm of its owners. When people write
rave reviews of the wines, such as the 2013 Sauvignon Blanc from
Happy Canyon, they often also include praise of the owners for their
affability and knowledge of wine.
The winery is a family-run business owned by John and Steve
Dragonette and their close friend Brandon Sparks-Gillis. They are
passionately committed to wine quality, and to that end, they
personally perform all of the vineyard and winemaking processes
themselves.
Dragonette Cellars logo, the alchemist symbol for liquid gold, also
called the elixir of life, is a fitting way to describe the owners
winemaking philosophy. They believe that great wines take patience
and hard effort to produce. They pay attention to the small details,
and do such things as walk the vineyard rows, fine-tuning the
process. Every decision we make in the vineyards and cellar is aimed
at producing a wine of balance, purity and complexity.
Dragonette produces critically acclaimed wines from exceptional,
cool-climate vineyards throughout the Santa Ynez Valley, including
Sauvignon Blanc, from Happy Canyon, Pinot Noir from the lauded
Sta. Rita Hills appellation, and fascinating Grenache and Syrah from
sites in Ballard Canyon and Los Alamos. Some of the new releases
you will find in Dragonette Cellars tasting room include the 2013
Dragonette is one of the most fascinating wineries in the Central Coast. The best
wines are truly world class, and I dont use those words lightly. Antonio Galloni
Sauvignon Blanc Happy Canyon, the 2013 Pinot Noir Radian
Vineyard and the 2012 Seven (a Syrah blend).
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Wine Tasting in
Byron
Wines
BY MICHAeL CeRvIN
Since 1984, Byron Winery

has had a commitment to make
Pinot Noir, long before Pinot
Noir was ever fashionable. With
eleven different Pinot Noirs and
five Chardonnays as their main
offerings, they are one of the
vanguards of the Santa Barbara
wine industry. In fact, they own
the first commercial vineyard in
Santa Barbara County, Nielsons
Vineyardfirst established in
1964, and Byron celebrated its
30th anniversary in 2014! In
recent years, Winemaker
Jonathan Nagy has expanded
their offerings to include Pinot
Blanc, a unique varietal with
crisp aromas of orange blossom,

jasmine, honey, pear and apricot
flavors, and its a natural fit for
the spring and summer months.
Additionally, a GSM (Grenache,
Syrah, Mourvdre) blend is
offered as well.
We are very proud of all of
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our Pinot Noirs and

Chardonnays, and we have
released a Pinot Geek Flight that
is comprised of our high-end,
small-lot handcrafted Pinot
Noirs, says Estate Manager Pati
Wilkinson. Certainly, this is
Pinot Noir country and no one
has the longevity with this grape
more than Byron.
One of the best ways to
experience their wines is their
Wine Club Lounge, which is
available for exclusive bookings
for members, with a capacity for
twenty people. This allows it to
be intimate and private enough
for reunions, anniversaries and
birthday celebrations. We
personalize the tasting menus for
the guests and they can have a

catered meal or we can provide a
selection of cheeses, dried fruit
and nuts, Wilkinson says. You
can pick up a bottle of Byron
from $16 to $75 and sample
their general tasting flight of five
wines for just $10 any day of the
week. Or, you can sample their
Pinot Noir flight for $20 Friday
through Sunday. Sample the
luxurious Byron wines at their
tasting room at 2367 Alamo
Pintado Avenue in Los Olivos.
They are open daily from
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For
more information, call the
winery at (805) 938-7365 or
visit their website at
www.Byronwines.com
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Stop by and sip splendid wines and shop in the spectacular

boutique featuring ladies apparel, jewelry and unique gifts.
Visit our Tasting Room

located "Off Grand
Thursday-Monday 12-5:30
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LOS OLIVOS
Wine Tasting in
Zinke Wine Co.
BY MeLISSA vOGT
At Zinke Wine Co. in Los Olivos,

Michael and Ashley Zinkehusband and
wife teamare dedicated to handcrafting
quality wines from grapes grown on the
Central Coast. The acclaimed vineyard
sites they source from are located in Santa
Barbra County, spanning the beautiful
winegrowing regions in Solvang, Los
Alamos and Santa Ynez. Their collection
focuses on stunning, single vineyard
Rhne varietal wines. Zinke Wine Co.s
Viognier and Rousanne are excellent
expressions of these luscious bodied white
Rhne wines and their redsSyrah and
Grenacheare equally as impressive.
While influenced by tradition, we are
paving our own path in the vineyard and
the cellar in pursuit of the unattainable
perfection, Ashley says. With fruit
sourced from the grand crus of the Central
Coast, our wine practically makes itself.
In France, a grand cru vineyard site
denotes superb grape quality and

incredible terroirthe appropriate
combination of microclimate, soil type,
elevation and sun exposure for the given
varietal planted in that vineyard.
Working with excellent terroir, optimal
ripeness, hand sorted fruit, small lot
fermentations, stem inclusion, coferments, and the proper formula of oak
and time embody Michael and Ashleys
winemaking philosophy. All of these

techniques certainly show in their wines.
Although influenced by those before us,
our wines never imitate, and always
inspire. Our wines harmonize with all
genres of food, but the ideal pairing is
with friends, family, music and laughter.
We hope you have as much fun enjoying
our wines, as we do making them, Ashley
proudly states.
Now open, every day from 11 am to 5 pm.

2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos
888-938-7310
www.byronwines.com
No appointment necessary.
Please call ahead for parties of 8 or more.
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SOLVANG
Wine Tasting in
Buttonwood: Farm Winery Vineyard

BY RACHeL HOMMeL
Buttonwood is more than a

winery; it is a fully functioning
ecosystem. Set in the picturesque
Santa Ynez Valley, the small,
family run estate includes a
39-acre vineyard and working
farm, a bucolic setting for a glass
of wine or picnic. Founded in
the late 1960s, Buttonwood
offers guests an opportunity to
savor the rich bounty of the
Central Coast, with a focus on
organics and good practices for
people, animals and the earth.
Long before green practices
were trendy, Buttonwood Winery
built a reputation that, to this
day, honors sustainability,
organics and land preservation.
Founded by Betty Williams, who
helped establish the Land Trust
for Santa Barbara County, the
winery uses only natural
products to replenish and feed
the soil. Producing wine that is
estate grown, Buttonwoods
transverse orientation offers the
ideal climate for growing
Bordeaux and Rhne varietals.
With warm days and cooler
evenings, the grapes retain a lot

of natural acidity, offering wines
that pair perfectly with food.
Growing a wide selection of
tomatoes, peppers, lettuce and
herbs on site, the winery offers
more than a traditional wine
club membership. Buttonwoods
Bellwethers Club is fit for
foodies and wine enthusiasts
alike. Limited to 100 members,
this exclusive membership
includes wine plus estate-made
farm productsideal for
enjoying the seasonal bounty of
the farm. Each shipment comes
with a recipe to enjoy their
award-winning wine paired
alongside such favorites as their
peach chutney or BBQ sauce.
Top wines include their
Signature Blend Sauvignon
Blanc and Cabernet Franc,
affectionately termed Blanc and
Franc. Trevin, their top-end
Bordeux blend, offers a bouquet
of sweet oak and vanilla notes
blended with tobacco leaf, ripe
olive and hints of violet. Smooth
yet robust, this top seller is a
blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc,
Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.

Be sure not to miss their Syrah
Rosmade in a traditional
methode Provenal
winemaking process, which
leads to a refreshing and
energetic palate. Flavors of
strawberry, watermelon and bing
cherry with a touch of anise
make this Syrah Ros perfect
for sipping on a spring
afternoon.
Buttonwood is paving the
way for the past, present and
future of Santa Ynez Valley wine.
The family run winery is also
very involved in community
outreach, generously giving back
by supporting organizations as
People Helping People, a local

nonprofit that provides many of
the areas agriculture and
vineyard workers resources to
help achieve self-sufficiency. This
June, Buttonwood, alongside
Longoria Wines, will host its
20th Anniversary Red, White
and Blues concert to help benefit
the organization. For tickets and
information, visit their website at
www.buttonwoodwinery.com.
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Wine Tasting in
Rancho Olivos Estate Olive Oil

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flavor, Shannon loves to use the

fresh oils with vegetables and
dishes that utilize the local
produce in season.
I make a pasta dish with
orzo and English peas or
asparagus, and will use the
Meyer lemon oil and some zest
to finish the pastapass the
parm! It makes a wonderful side
dish with chicken or pork, she
says.
In another dish, Shannon
uses the Meyer lemon/basil oil to
saut leeks over low heat, until
they are nice and soft. When
cooled, they are a perfect
topping for crostini spread with
goat cheese. It keeps in the
fridge for several days. The
Arbequina or Italian oils are
equally good just drizzled over

toasted bread, spread with goat
cheese. The tanginess of the
cheese pairs really well with the
fresh herbaceous flavor of olive
oil.
To get the health benefits of
olive oil, Shannon feels you
should really seek out fresh, local
oil which will contain the
polyphenolscompounds that
help arteries stay plaque free,
plus the flavor is amazing!
Tastings are complimentary at
the farm, which is open daily
from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. and
open an hour earlier at 11:00
a.m.Friday through Sunday.
Visitors can also enjoy playing
with the dogs, who always
appreciate folks stopping by.
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countryside across from Brander
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where you can taste olive oil
right where the olives are grown.
Owners Shannon Casey and
John Copeland planted several
acres in 2000, to be able to
produce and sell fresh extra
virgin olive oil.
June is a great time to visit the
farmthe weather is pleasant
and the first harvest of peaches
might be available. They have
several flavored oils, plus their
Italian and Arbequina oils
available for sampling. Because
fresh, local olive oil has so much
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the Pacific Ocean, offers guests a 360 tasting experience. With an
impressive offering of wines being sold, both domestic and
international varietals, there promises to be something for even the
most selective consumer.
When you arrive at Corks n Crowns, youre greeted by one of
their knowledgeable and friendly team members who will explain
various tasting options available, background on the winemakers as
well as wine growing in the surrounding area. Seasonal offerings,
such as the Ros flight, seem to peak the interest of customers and
their palate. As May gray and June gloom approach, dedicated
vacationers and locals alike take comfort by the fire with a glass of
bubbly or pint of beer.
Corks n Crowns hosts popular events such as Wine n' Waffles,
Palate Wrecker IPA Night and their annual Ros Soire (check the
website for whats coming up!). When visiting Corks n Crowns, as a
vacationer or a local, youre sure to walk away with fun facts, and
planning a return visit soon!
Offering guests six wine club options including the newest
addition, a Garagiste Club enjoy new offerings on a monthly, bimonthly or quarterly schedule, with additional perks and discounts.
Stop by the coolest tasting room in the Funk Zone and see that all
the buzz is about! Corks n Crowns is located at 32 Anacapa Street in
Santa Barbara. They open daily at 11:00 a.m. For more information,
call the tasting room at (805) 845-8600 or visit their website at
www.corksandcrowns.com.
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Barrel-Aged Cocktails: Mixologys Hottest

New Trend Comes To Paso Robles
La Cosecha Bar + Restaurant adds barrelaged cocktails, unique drinks and wines to
its trend-setting menu.
The already-progressive menu, wine list
and craft cocktail programs at Paso Robles
La Cosecha Bar + Restaurant recently kicked
up a notch with the addition of several new
items including barrel-aged cocktails
designed by Mixologist Andrew Brune.
I follow tastemakers in Los Angeles, San
Francisco and New York to try new ideas
here, said Brune, whose barrel-aged
cocktails include a Boulevardier (whiskey,
sweet vermouth, Campari) that mellows and
melds in a five-liter barrel behind the bar for
two months. Barrel-aged cocktails are so
smooth. After a while in barrel, some of the
oxygen evaporates, kills the burn, and makes
the drink darker and more viscous. The
resulting Boulevardier shows seamless toasty,
earthy and nutty notes from time in barrel,
served in a lowball glass over a block of ice
and garnished with a ribbon of orange peel.
Eventually, Brune hopes to carve his own
ice (currently the blocks are frozen in molds)
and smoke the barrels. While La Cosechas
international signature cocktails cover
favorites like the Seasonal Caipirinha and
Pisco Sour, recent additions include Brunes
of-the-moment drinks like Kaled By Love
(Ixa Reposado tequila, Bauchant liqueur,
kale, pineapple, lime and turbinado sugar)
and the LD2 (El Agave Reposado tequila,
Strega liqueur, lime, bell pepper, agave and
soda).
I call him the mad scientist, said
Managing Partner Carole MacDonal, who
launched La Cosecha with her husband and
Executive Chef, Santos MacDonal. Andrew
has a passion for developing new cocktails
and a sixth sense about what goes with what.
Everything he does is always in balance
and he loves working with customers to
devise just the right drink to their taste.
Brune also makes a point of stocking the
bar with products most establishments in the
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rare Italian-bottled Scotch whiskey blended
from single malts from countless distilleries
that span from 10 to over 40 years aged. I
try to target smaller, family-owned distilleries
instead of the mainstream ones, he said. His
interest in small family producers extends to
local distillery, RE:FIND, with whom he will
team up to create a barrel-aged cocktail to be
bottled and sold under the RE:FIND label,
released later this summer.
La Cosechas menu continues to lean
Latin, but dishes are continually subject to
Chef Santos inspiration and whims. New
dishes include seco de pato (duck confit over
herbed rice), Ecuadorian shrimp with
linguia over white polenta, and braised
pork cheeks over celery root. Additionally,
Carole MacDonal recently updated the wine
list with a variety of selections from Spain,
Chile and Argentina, as well as several
sought-after bottles from local producers.
For more information on the barrel-aged
cocktails, Mixologist Andrew Brune, or Chef
Santos menu, visit www.LaCosechaBR.com
or call (805) 237-0019.
About La Cosecha Bar + Restaurant

Centering on the flavors of Spain and
Latin America, La Cosecha Bar + Restaurant
in Paso Robles is the bold creation of
celebrated chef, Santos MacDonal. After
establishing Paso Robles Italian favorite, Il
Cortile Ristorante, Chef Santos was inspired
by his own Honduran heritage and the
abundance of fresh Central Coast ingredients
to bring La Cosecha to life. Along with his
brother and longtime collaborator, Jorge
MacDonal, and wife and Managing Partner,
Carole MacDonal, Chef Santos developed La
Cosechas menu to be fiercely local while also
making use of specialty herbs and spices
specific to regional Latin cuisine for a taste
thats both completely authentic and totally
unique. Open late, La Cosecha also features a
craft cocktail menu designed to make use of
garden-fresh ingredients and artisanal spirits.
VENTURA VARIETALS
Alma Sol Winery (818) 231-2749
1321 e. Thousand Oaks Blvd, #108, Thousand Oaks
Fri 6-9pm, Sat 1-6pm, Sun 2-5pm
Four Brix Winery (805) 256-6006

2290 eastman Ave, #109, ventura
Fri 4-8pm, Sat-Sun 12-5pm
Herzog Wine Cellars (805) 983-1560

3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard
Sun-Thu 10:30am-9pm, Fri 10:30am-4pm
Magnavino Cellars (805) 983-2500

961 North Rice Ave, #5, Oxnard
Most Fridays 5-8pm, Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12-6pm
Plan B Wine Cellars (805) 233-1453

3520 Arundell Circle, #107, ventura
Sat-Sun 12-5pm
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San Vicente Cellars (805) 484-5400

537 Constitution Ave, Suite D, Camarillo
Fri 1pm-6pm, Sat-Sun 12-6pm
Sunland Vintage Winery (805) 379-2250
1321 e. Thousand Oaks Blvd, #108, Thousand Oaks
Thu-Fri 6-9pm, Sat 1-6pm, Sun 1-5pm
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Cantara Cellars (805) 484-9600

126 North Wood Road, #104, Camarillo
ThursdaySunday 11am-6pm
Panaro Brothers Winery (805) 654-1577

4517 Market St, #7, ventura
Fri 3-7pm, Sat-Sun 11am-7pm
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No need to travel hours by train or plane to escape to wine country; residents of Southern
California can get in the car and drive (often less than an hour) to Ventura County which more
than 10 wineries call home. Grapes are grown locally in Camarillo, Malibu and Oxnard in
addition to being brought in from top wine growing regions all over California. The winery
personnel are exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Take a day off to enjoy the cool ocean
breezes and valley warmth with the wines produced in your backyard.
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On the beautiful Southern California coast, Herzog Wine Cellars is

nestled in the beachside town of Oxnard. Though the Herzog family
has been making wine in California since the 1980s, their familys
winemaking history documents as far back as a century ago. It was in
Slovakia that Phillip Herzog, one of their Jewish ancestors, made
wine for the Austro-Hungarian court.
The familys love for winemaking grew out of wines important role
in their religious rituals, such as the Kiddusha prayer that is said
over the wines at the start of Sabbath on Friday and other Jewish
holidays. During World War II, Phillips grandson Eugene was able to
keep his family safe; three years later, they left the country to go to
America. After spending time on the east coast making kosher wine,
they moved to California. In 1985, the family began producing their
own wine with the names Baron Herzog and Herzog Wine Cellars.
Currently, Herzog Wine Cellars has a state of the art tasting room
and winery in Oxnard, focusing production on contemporary, highend wines at affordable prices. With a plethora of varietals, their
Murphy-Goode
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PANARO BROTHERS WINERY

4517 Market Street, #7, ventura
Friday 3-7pm, SaturdaySunday 11am-7pm
(805) 654-1577 | www.panarobros.com
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winemaking with New World innovation. As fifth genertation Italian
Americans, the family pays homage to their heritage; Vito Panaro tends
to the vineyard and is the winemaker, while his brother David manages
the business. Their handcrafted single varietals truly showcase the beauty of California wine made in a
traditional Italian style.
PLAN B WINE CELLARS
3520 Arundell Circle, #107, ventura
SaturdaySunday 12-5pm
Fridays Private Group Tastings & events
(805) 233-1453 | www.planbwinecellars.com
This working winery offers an "alternative experience"
to the traditional tasting room. From our growler program to our popular toast the train tradition, find
out for yourself what life is like on the "B List". We have a Plan B story. What's yours?
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2290 eastman Avenue, #109, ventura
Friday 4-8pm, SaturdaySunday 12-5pm
(805) 256-6006 | www.fourbrixwine.com
Four Brix Winery is an urban winery located in the heart of
Ventura, specializing in internationally-inspired wine blends. They
produce wines based upon their favorite grape growing regions:
Italy, France, Spain and California. The word brix is a term for
measurement of sugar in grapes; therefore, Four Brix equal four sweet spots for great wine! With a total
production around 2,500 cases, these wines are very limited and in high demand.
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HERZOG WINE CELLARS

3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard
SundayThursday 10:30am-9pm, Friday 10:30am-4pm
(805) 983-1560 | www.herzogwinecellars.com
Discover nationally awarded local wines, a luxurious tasting
bar, private tasting rooms and a gift boutique. Treat yourself
to 5-star dining within the winery at Tierra Sur, Ventura
Countys highest rated restaurant.
MAGNAVINO CELLARS
961 North Rice Avenue, #5, Oxnard
Most Fridays 5-8pm, Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 12-6pm
(805) 983-2500 | www.magnavinocellars.com
Savor the Wine, Treasure the Experience
Escape to Magnavino Cellars for the warmth of Tuscany and
their award-winning wines of California. Let the highly
trained staff of Magnavino Cellars guide you through the tasting of their wines, tour the facility, and
make your time at Magnavino Cellars a memorable one.
and enjoy the granite tasting bar, private tasting rooms, boutique gift
shop and relaxing outdoor terrace. You can even make a reservation
at the Tierra Sur restaurant, located inside the winery; enjoy the fresh
California flavors and New American style of the handcrafted,
seasonal menu that features locally-sourced food.
Head Chef, Gabriel Garcia, states that For me, cooking is an
expression of the relationship that I have with the growers, with my
team and with the people who enjoy our food. I want to honor all of
the hard work that it takes to grow and produce these ingredients; I
want to reflect that care and dedication in the effort that my team
and I put into each dish. Our guests have chosen to make special
memories in our restaurant and in each bite we want to capture the
honor that it brings us. It is a hand-to-hand relationship, from the
farmers, to our restaurant, to our guests. It puts an emotion into the
food a passion that our guests can taste.
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CANTARA CELLARS
126 North Wood Road, #104, Camarillo
ThursdaySunday 11am-6pm
(805) 484-9600 | www.cantaracellars.com
Cantara Cellars is a local winery and tasting room producing a wide
selection of award-winning red and white wines. Located in the in the heart of Ventura County, theyre
just a short drive from wherever you are. Cantara Cellars specializes in wines made from grapes grown in
the Lodi Appellation in Northern California. Each wine they make expresses both their passion for
making fine wines and their enjoyment of the distinctive flavors found in Lodi grapes. Their wine lounge
features wine flights, wine by the glass, cheese plates and other small bites. Visit for tastings and tours,
or call to schedule a private event or tasting by appointment. Taste their wines, meet the winemaker and
have a special day of wine tasting.
SAN VICENTE CELLARS
537 Constitution Avenue, Suite D, Camarillo
(805) 484-5400, www.sanvicentecellars.com
Friday 1pm-6pm, SaturdaySunday 12-6pm
San Vicente Cellars is a small, family-owned, artisanal winery
dedicated to producing the highest quality wines. All of their grapes
are sourced from vineyards that are known for meticulous
hand-farming techniques and the use of sustainable agriculture.
These vineyards are located in the cooler climates of Santa Ynez and Los Alamos Valleys in Santa Barbara
County and the west side of Paso Robles, on the Central Coast of California.
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ALMA SOL WINERY

1321 e. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, #108, Thousand Oaks
Friday 6-9pm, Saturday 1-6pm, Sunday 2-5pm
(818) 231-2749 | www.almasolwinery.com
Alma Sol is a family-owned and operated,
micro-boutique winery, sourcing premium fruit from top
vineyard sites in California, with a special interest and focus on
the beautiful Paso Robles appellation. From the very beginning,
the mission has been to craft exceptional Bordeaux wines, both single varietals and special blends
though they will occasionally be inspired to produce limited releases of non-Bordeaux varietals as well.
SUNLAND VINTAGE WINERY
1321 e. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, #108, Thousand Oaks
ThursdayFriday 6-9pm, Saturday 1-6pm, Sunday 1-5pm
(805) 379-2250, www.sunlandvintagewinery.com
Our tasting room is designed to give you a unique wine tasting
experience, where we encourage interactive participation and you
become part of the tradition. Giovinazzo Wines a taste of old Italy right in your own backyard.
And SVI Brand premium wines for the discriminating wine palate.
ALDABELLA CUSTOM CRUSH
WINERY & STORAGE
31111 via Colinas, Westlake village
Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 1-11pm, Sunday 1-5pm
(818) 991-9463, www.aldabellawinery.com
We are a full-service winery with custom crush operations, including climate-controlled wine storage for
your personal collection that offers 24/7 access. Our elegant, Tuscan themed wine lounge offers friendly
and attentive service and is an impressive venue for a special private event. Featuring local grapes from
Malibu, Ventura and Santa Barbara, taste through our wine varietals or relax and enjoy a glass or a bottle
of wine with friends. Live music every Saturday evening, plus live Jazz on first and third Fridays.
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Meadowlark Service League

Announces A Taste of Camarillo,
July 25-26 in Ventura County
The Meadowlark Service League is proud to
announce the 28th Annual A Taste of
Camarillo. The fun-filled weekend will include
a Wine Auction Gala and the popular Wine &
Food Festival. Held on the grounds of the
historic Adolfo Camarillo Ranch, it is the longest
running wine and food festival in Ventura
County, with proceeds donated to local charities
and funding college scholarships.
Continuing with our 2015 theme of
Celebrating Our Troops, we will be honoring
all of our Armed Services: those on active duty,
veterans, and let us never forget, those who were
POW/MIA. The gala and festival will raise
money to fund local charities, including
veteran's organizations.
shopping in the shade of 100-year- old trees on

the grounds of the historic Camarillo Ranch.
In keeping with our theme, this year we will
have an Officers Club VIP Lounge, an Enlisted
Mens Pub and a Huey Helicopter! A WWII USO
stage will feature a big band performing patriotic
tunes and entertainers from the era, plus
displays and demonstrations by local military
affiliates, a famous celebrity impersonator and
more. Herzog Wine Cellars will be the official
festival winery this year.
The Wine & Food Festival is on Sunday, July
26, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Early admission for
VIP guests will start at noon. Festival
sponsorship is available.
Wine Auction Gala
Online ticket sales began on April 15.

A limited number of Early Bird tickets are
available online only, until sold out. Early Bird
tickets for the Wine Auction Gala are $70,
Festival General tickets are $75, Festival VIP
tickets are $130, Festival General & Gala
Combo tickets are $140, and Festival VIP &
Gala Combo tickets are $195.
Visit www.TasteOfCamarillo.com to order
your Early Bird tickets. Advance ticket sale
prices begin June 1st.
This year, the Wine Auction Gala will be a

Liberty CelebrationA USO Party. It will begin
with appetizers and cocktails served during a
silent auction of fine wines and gift items. Live
music is featured in the charming atmosphere of
the Red Barn Event Center before a gourmet
dinner is served. The dinner will be
accompanied by wine from Herzog Wine Cellars
and will be followed by a delicious dessert. The
after-dinner live auction will include packages
that feature unique wines, gourmet dining and
travel experiences.
The Wine Auction Gala will be held on
Saturday, July 25, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Gala
sponsorship and reserved tables are available.
Taste of Camarillo Wine & Food Festival

A Taste of Camarillo Wine & Food Festival,
the longest running wine and food festival in
Ventura County, will offer an entertaining
afternoon to sample fine wines, craft beers and
gourmet food. Guests will also enjoy live
entertainment, a silent auction and boutique
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Ticket Availability
VIP Tickets
VIP includes access to the Officers VIP
Lounge, early entry, VIP parking, plus exclusive
food and wine.
No children and no one under 21 will be
admitted to these events.
Find A Taste of Camarillo on Facebook and
follow them us on Twitter (@ATOCFest). Join
the conversation by using the hashtag
#ATOC15.
Interested Wineries or restaurants can call
Mary Little at (805) 388-7158.
JUNe 2015
Discover the Undiscovered at Turiya Wines

SUBMITTeD BY GeNe TAYLOR
Welcome to Lompoc
When one thinks of Lompoc, it is usually of the wonderful Pinot
Noir, Sta. Rita Hills AVA and tasting rooms in the Lompoc Wine
Ghetto, but there are other gems to be discoveredand like precious
gems, they are not easy to discover. I want to introduce you to a rare
find in the wine worldTuriya Wines. This small boutique winery is
open to visitors by appointment only, and specializes in classic
Bordeaux style wines. The Owner and Winemaker Angela Soleno is
eager to introduce you to her wines.
Unlike some wine businesses professionals, Angela doesnt come
from money; this is not a hobby for her, she isnt a stockbroker doing
this on the side, nor an investment banker looking to find some new
gratification in life. This is her life and passion, and has been for
almost 10 years now. Angelas heart and soul go into her wine and it
shows. Her 2008 vintage was the first release and as anxious as a
winemaker might be to realize some income, she aged the wine three
years in the barrel and a year in the bottle before its understated, lowprofile release. Turiya Wine's 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Camp 4
Vineyard and Syrah, along with her Perpetual Bliss blend, are truly
world-class wines. All are reflections of the grapes, with soft fruit
character, gentle earthy tones and well developed tannins. These
wines are now retired to the library and the latest vintage was rolled
outa new blend and some

interesting varietalsMalbec and
Petite Verdotequitable in style
and in taste.
I had the chance to work at
Heitz Cellars, Marthas Vineyard,
during a harvest in the early
1970s, and was able to taste and
buy some of the Cabernets from
that era and region. I knew I was
at the beginning of something
great. I had been drinking Lafite
Rothschild at the time, and today
I have that same feeling of being
Turiya Wines Owner & Winemaker, Angela Soleno
'in' at the beginning of a great
winemakers early career.
Like Heitz Cellars back then, Angela sources her fruit from the
best available vineyards, treats the grapes with love and respect, uses
minimal processing, and lets the fruit and land speak for themselves.
Her skill is in doing the right thing and nothing moretwo varietals
each year with a blend designed to compliment the vintages. It's
worth seeking this Lompoc winery out. Tastings are by appointment
only; please call (805) 478-7016 or visit www.turiyawines.com
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Adelaida Cellars Paso Robles
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980
Alta Colina Paso Robles
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805 227-4191
AmByth Estate Templeton
510 Sequoia Lane; 805 305-9497
Ancient Peaks Santa Margarita
22720B El Camino Real; 805-365-7045
Daily 10-5
Anglim Paso Robles

740 Pine St; 805-227-6813
Cayucos Cellars Cayucos

131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036
Cellar 360 Paso Robles

7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133
Cerro Prieto Paso Robles

By appt
3432 Los Tablas Willow Creek Rd; 805 226-8448
Th-Mo 11-6
or by Appt
Changala Winery Paso Robles

3770 Willow Creek Road; 805-226-9060
Daily
11-5
Chateau Lettau Paso Robles

840 13th St, Ste G; 805-238-6800
Thu-Mon 1-7
Fri-Sat 1-8
Chateau Margene Creston

4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321
Fri-Mon
11-5
Chateau Margene Paso Robles

6996 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-3500
Daily
11- 5
Fr 12-5
Sa-Su 11-5
Chateau Margene Morro Bay

845 Embarcadero, Unit G; 805 225-1235
Daily
12-7
B & E Vineyards Paso Robles

6950 Union Rd; 805-286-5835
Fri-Sun 11-5
or by appt
Chronic Cellars Paso Robles

2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 237-7848
Daily
11:30-5:30
Barr Estate Winery Paso Robles

6950 Union Rd; 805-286-5835
Fri-Sun 11-5
or by appt
Cinquain Cellars San Miguel

By
6404 Independence Ranch Pl; 805 400-5978 Appt
Barrel 27 Wine Co Paso Robles

3525 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1245
Daily
11-5
CLAUTIERE VNYD Paso Robles

1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789
Th-Mo
12-5
Bassetti Vineyards Cambria

1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925
By
Appt
Clavo Cellars Templeton

315 South Main St; 805-226-0174
Daily
12-5
Bella Luna Templeton

1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477
Bianchi Winery Paso Robles
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922
Black Hand Cellars Cambria
766 Main Street, Suite B ; 805-927-9463
Fr-Mo
10-5
Daily
10-5
Daily
11-5
Clayhouse Wines Paso Robles

849 13th St; 805 238-7055
Su-Th 11-6
Fr-Sa 12-7
By appt
Clos Solene Wines Paso Robles

805 296-0478
Croad Vineyards Paso Robles

3550 Vinedo Robles Ln; 805 226-9899
Thu-Mon
11-5
Bodegas Paso Robles Paso Robles

729 13th Street; 805 237-3780
Bon Niche Cellars San Miguel
2627 Golden Eagle Way; 805-286-7798
Daily 12:30-6
Fri-Sat till 8
By
Appt
Booker Vineyard Paso Robles

2640 Anderson Road; 805-237-7367
BRECON ESTATE Paso Robles
7450 Vineyard Drive; 805-239-2200
Thu-Sun
11-5
Thu-Mon
11-5
AronHill Vineyards Templeton

3745 W. Hwy 46; 805-434-3066
Arroyo Robles Paso Robles
1317 Park St; 877-759-WINE
Asuncion Ridge Paso Robles
725 12th Street; 805 237-3780
August Ridge Creston
8790 E. Highway 41; 805 239-2455
Brian Benson Cellars Paso Robles

2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463
Brochelle Vineyards Paso Robles
2323 Tuley Ct, #130 ; 805-237-4410
Broken Earth Paso Robles
5625 Hwy 46E; 805 239-2562
X
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11-5
By
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Th-Mo
11-5:30
Daily
11-7
Daily 12:30-6
Fri-Sat till 8
Fr-Su
10:30-5
Thu-Mon
11-5
Daily
10-5
Burbank Ranch Paso Robles

Tue-Fri 12-8
1240 Park Street; 805 227-4538
Sat 12-9, Sun & Mon 12-5
CALCAREOUS Paso Robles
Daily
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289
11-5
Caliza Winery Paso Robles
Thu-Sun 11-4:30
2570 Anderson Rd; 805-237-1480
or by appt
Caparone Winery Paso Robles
Daily 11-5
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827
Closed Wed X
X
X
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Cypher Winery Templeton

3750 Hwy 46 West; 805 237-0055
DAnbino Cellars Paso Robles
710 Pine St; 805-227-6800
Daou Vineyards Paso Robles
2777 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805 226-5460
Dark Star Cellars Paso Robles
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389
Daily 11-5:30
Closed Tue
Fri-Sun 10-5
or by appt
Fri-Mon
11-5
Daily
11-6
Thu-Mon
11-6
Daily
11-5
Fr-Su
10:30-5
Denner Vineyards & Winery Paso Robles By

5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287
Appt
Derby Wine Estates Paso Robles

525 Riverside Ave; 805-238-6300
Daily
11-6
Doce Robles Paso Robles

2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766
Daily
10-5:30
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cluse Wines Paso Robles

1520 Kiler Canyon Rd; 805 238-4998
Fr-Sun
11-4
Enfold Wines Paso Robles

855 Windwood Rd; 805 239-2856
By
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EOS Paso Robles

2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050
Daily
10-5
Epoch Estate Wines Templeton

7505 York Mountain Rd; 805 237-7575
Daily
11-5
FS Cellars Paso Robles

1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989
Thu-Sun
11-6
Falcon Nest Winery Paso Robles

5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227
Daily
10-7:30
First Crush Winemaking Paso Robles Thu-Sat

2975 Limestone Way; 805-434-2772
11-5
Four Lanterns Winery Paso Robles Thu-Mon 11-5

2485 West Hwy 46; 949-300-5437
Tue-Wed By Appt
Four Sisters Ranch San Miguel

6961 Estrella Rd; 805 526-9242
By
Appt
Fratelli Perata Paso Robles

1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809
By
Appt
Frolicking Frog Paso Robles

739 12th St; 805 466-0779
Thu-Sat
12-5
Frolicking Frog Atascadero

14490 San Miguel Rd; 805 466-0779
By
Appt
Gelfand Vineyards Paso Robles

5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808
By
Appt
Glunz Family Paso Robles

8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-1400
Daily
10-6
Graveyard Vineyards San Miguel

6990 Estrella Road; 805 467-2043
GreMark Vnyds Paso Robles

5325 Rancho La Loma Linda; 805 237-0154
By
Appt
Grey Wolf Cellars Paso Robles

2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771
Daily
11-5:30
Grizzly Republic Paso Robles

840 13th St; 678-372-7288
Opening
August 14
Halter Ranch Vineyard Paso Robles

8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455
Daily
11-5
HAMMERSKY VNYDS Paso Robles Th-Su

7725 Vineyard Drive; 805-239-0930
11-5
Hansen Vineyard Templeton

5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412
Harmony Cellars Harmony

Sum 10-5:30
3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805 927-1625 Win 10-5
Hearst Ranch San Simeon

442 SLO San Simeon Rd; 805 927-4100
Daily
11-5
HEARTHSTONE Paso Robles

5070 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-2544
Thu-Mon
11-5
Herman Story Wines Paso Robles Thu-Sun 11-4

1227 Paso Robles St; 805-237-2400
or by appt
Fr-Sun
11-5
Fr-Sa
10-4
Donatoni Winery Paso Robles

3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620
Dover Canyon Winery Paso Robles

4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101
Th-Su
11-5
Hidden Oak Templeton

4671 South El Pomar; 805 237-9315
Dubost Winery Paso Robles

9988 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-226-8463
Fri-Sun
11-5
Hope Family Wines Paso Robles

1585 Live Oak Road; 805 238-4112
Hug Cellars Paso Robles

2323 Tuley Rd; 805-226- 8022
HUNT CELLARS Paso Robles

2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600
Sa-Su 12-5
or by appt
Cass Vineyards Paso Robles

7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730
Tooth and Nail Winery Paso Robles Wed-Mon

3090 Anderson Rd; 805-369-6100
11am-6pm
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EBERLE WINERY Paso Robles

3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607
DONATI FAMILY VNYD Templeton Daily

2720 Oak View Rd; 805-238-0676
10-5
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Domaine Degher Paso Robles

8650 Centra Rd ; 805 296-2562
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Dunning Vineyards Estate Paso Robles

1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763
Th-Mo 11-5
66
Carina Cellars Paso Robles

Fri-Mon
3525 Adelaida Rd; 805-252-0860
11-5
X
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines Paso Robles
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392
Daily 10-5
Daily
11-5
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Sum 10-6 X
Thu-Mon
11-5
X
Fr-Sun
11-5
Daily 11-5
& By Appt X
Daily
10:30-5
J&J Cellars San Miguel

2850 Ranchita Canyon; 805-467-2891
Fri-Sun
11-5
Niner Wine Estate Paso Robles

2400 Highway 46 West; 805-239-2233
Daily
10-5
Daily
10-5
Wed-Mon
11-5
Daily
11-5
OPOLO VINEYARDS Paso Robles

7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593
J. LOHR VNYDS & WINES

Daily
6169 Airport Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-8900 10-5
Oso Libre Winery Paso Robles

7383 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-3378
Parrish Family Paso Robles

1220 Park St; 805 286-4028
Paso Port Wine Co in Steinbeck Vnyds Thu-Mon

5940 Union Rd, Paso Robles; 805 239-2229 11-5
Paso Robles Wine Club Paso Robles

800 Pine St, Ste 101; 866-238-6400
J Dusi Wines Paso Robles

1401 Hwy 46 West; 805 226-2034
Jack Creek Cellars Templeton

5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283
Th-Mo 11-4:30
or by appt
Jada Winery Paso Robles

5620 Vineyard Dr; 805 226-4200
Daily
11-5
Justin Winery Paso Robles

11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 238-6932
Daily
10-5
Kaleidos Paso Robles

3770 Willow Creek; 805 226-0828
Fri-Sun
11-5
Kenneth Volk Paso Robles

2485 Hwy 46W; 805 237-7896
Daily
10:30-5
Kiamie Wine Cellars Paso Robles

9750 Adelaida Rd; 805 226-8333
Fri-Sun
11-5
LAventure Winery Paso Robles

2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588
By
Appt
Laraneta Vynds Templeton

2602 Templeton Rd; 805 434-5090
By
Appt
Le Cuvier Paso Robles

3333 Vine Hill Lane; 800-549-4764
Linne Calodo Paso Robles

3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797
By
Appt
Locatelli San Miguel

8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067
Fr-Su
1l-4
Lone Madrone Paso Robles

5800 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-0845
Daily
10:30-5
LXV Wine Lounge Paso Robles

1306-B Pine St; 530-763-3821
Thu-Sun
1-7
McPrice Paso Robles

3525 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1245
Daily
11-5
Maloy ONeill Paso Robles

5725 Union Rd; 805 238-6430
Daily
10-5
MICHAEL GILL CELLARS Paso Robles

4125 Peachy Cyn Rd; 805-239-1668
Midnight Cellars Paso Robles
2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904
Minassian-Young Paso Robles
Mondo Cellars Paso Robles

3260 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 226-2925
Daily
11-6
Moonstone Cellars Cambria

801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466
Daily
11-5
Nadeau Family Vintners Paso Robles

Fr-Su
11-5
Daily
11-5
Sarzotti Winery Templeton

180 Bella Ranch Rd; 805 226-2022
Thu-Sun 11-5
or by appt
Sculpterra Winery Paso Robles

5015 Linne Road, 805-226-8881
Daily
10-5
Sextant Wines Paso Robles

2324 W. Hwy 46, 805 542-0133
Daily
10-5
X
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X
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Pear Valley Paso Robles

4900 Union Road; 805 237-2861
Daily
11-5
PELLETIERE ESTATE Paso Robles Thu-Mon 11-5

3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432
Tue-Wed by appt
Stacked Stone Cellars Paso Robles

Fr-Sa 11-5
Su 12-5
Stanger Vineyards Paso Robles

7970 Vineyard Drive; 805 238-4777
5225 Hwy 41, Creston
Starr-Ranch Paso Robles
9320 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0144
Steinbeck Paso Robles
5940 Union Rd; 805 238-1854
Still Waters Vineyards Paso Robles
2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231
Daily 11-5
Daily 11-5
By
Appt
Th-Mo
11-5
Th-Mo
11-5
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Penman Springs Paso Robles

1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959
Thu-Sun
11-5
Per Cazo Cellars Paso Robles

5325 Vineyard Dr; 805 227-4949
By
Appt
Pianetta Paso Robles

829 13th St; 805-226-4005
Sun-Thurs 12-6
Fri-Sat 11-7 X
Pipestone Paso Robles

2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385
Th-Mo
11-5
Pithy Little Wine Co Paso Robles

1244 Pine St, Ste B; 805-546-1059
POALILLO VINEYARDS Paso Robles Daily

7970 Vineyard Drive; 805-238-0621
11-5
POMAR JUNCTION Templeton

5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940
Daily
11-5
Pozo Valley Santa Margarita

2200 El Camino Real; 805-438-3375
Fr-Su
12-5
Proulx Paso Robles

5424 Vineyard Drive; 805-226-2800
Thu-Mon
11-5
Thacher Winery Paso Robles

8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087
Rabbit Ridge Paso Robles

1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331
Thu-Sun
11-5
Tobin James Cellars Paso Robles

8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204
Ranchita Canyon Vnyd San Miguel Fri-Mon

3439 Ranchita Canyon Road; 805 467-9448 11-5
Rangeland Wines Paso Robles

10425 Klau Mine Road; 805 674-9232
By
Appt
Tolo Cellars Paso Robles

9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282
Treana Winery Paso Robles
1585 Live Oak Rd; 805 238-4112
RED SOLES Paso Robles

3230 Oakdale Rd; 805-226-9898
Daily
11-5
Turley Wine Cellars Templeton

2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030
Daily
9-5
Rio Seco Paso Robles

4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884
Daily
11-5
Twilight Cellars San Juan Bautista

110 Orchard Hill Rd; 805-238-7143
Thur-Sun
11-5
RIVERSTAR VINEYARDS San MiguelThu-Mon

7450 Estrella Rd; 805 467-0086
11-5
VENTEUX VINEYARDS Templeton Daily

1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127
10-5
RN Estate Winery Paso Robles

7986 North River Rd; 805 610-9802
Veris Cellars Templeton

1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319
ROBERT HALL Paso Robles

3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616
Rockin R Wine Paso Robles

8500 Union Rd, Ste C; 805 835-8529
Fri-Sun
11-5
Rocky Creek Cellars Templeton

8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919
Daily
11-5
ROTTA/SIOT VNYDS Templeton Daily

250 Winery Road; 805-237-0510
10:30-5:30
Mo-Fr 12-6
Sa 11-6, Su 11-5
By
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Daily Win 10-5
Sun 10-6 X
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San Marcos Creek Paso Robles

7750 North Hwy 101; 805-467-9260
Mitchella Vineyard Paso Robles

Thu-Su 12-5
2525 Mitchella Ranch Way; 805 239-8555 or by appt
Th-Mo
11-5
Win Daily 10-5

Sum Daily 10-5:30
Fri - Sun
11-5
Daily
10-5:30
Loma Linda Vineyards Paso Robles

By
5155 Rancho La Loma Linda Dr; 805 227-7172Appt
SAN ANTONIO WINERY Paso Robles Daily

2610 Buena Vista; 805 226-2600
10-6
PEACHY CANYON Paso Robles

1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918
LE VIGNE WINERY Paso Robles Sun-Th 11-5

5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000
Fri-Sat 11-6 X
ROXO PORT CELLARS Paso Robles Daily

11-5
Paso Underground Paso Robles Fri-Sat 1-7, Sun 1-5

1140 Pine St; 805-237-0799
or by appt
Daily
11-5
Daily
10-6
Mo, Wed, Th 11:30-6

Fri-Sun 11-8
Th-Mo 1-6:30
Fr-Sa 1-7:30
WINERY - LOCATION
Shadow Run Vineyard Paso Robles

Fri-Sun
2720 La Panza Rd, 805 227-0554
10:30-5
Shale Oak Winery Paso Robles
Daily
3235 Oakdale Rd, 805-239-4800
10-5
Sharps Hill Poured at Vinoteca, Paso Robles
835 12th St; 805 227-7154
Mo-Th 4-9, Fri & Sa 4-11
Th-Su 11-4
or by appt
Lago Giuseppe Templeton

8345 Green Valley Rd, 46 W; 805-237-7300
X
X
Open daily
11-5
X
Kukkula Templeton
9515 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0111
LDT Cellars Paso Robles

831 13 th Street; 805-712-8883
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Summerwood Paso Robles

2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365
Daily
10-6
Tablas Creek Paso Robles

9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231
Daily
10-5
TACKITT FAMILY San Miguel

6640 Von Dollen Rd; 805 467-9490
Terry Hoage Paso Robles
870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083
X
X
X
X
X
Fri-Sun
12-5
Th-Mo
11-4
Th-Mo 11-5
or by appt
Daily
10-6
Thu-Mon 11-5
or by appt
Fr-Sa
10-4
Win 11-5
Sum 11-6 X
Via Vega Vnyd & Winery Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11-5

2378 Adobe Rd; 805-423-2190
or By Appt
Victor Hugo Winery Templeton
By
2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128
Appt
Villicana Winery Paso Robles
Th-Su
2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456
11-5
Villa Creek Cellars Paso Robles
Fri-Sun 11-5
5995 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-7145
or by appt X
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Villa San-Juliette San Miguel

Daily
6385 Cross Canyon Rd; 805 550-0522
11-5
VINA ROBLES Paso Robles
Sum 10-6
3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812
Win 10-5
Vines on the Marycrest Paso Robles Fri-Sat 11-5
5050 Mustard Creek Rd; 805 237-0378
Sun 10-4
Vista Del Rey Paso Robles
Su 11-5
7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138
By Appt
WCP Cellars Paso Robles
Fri 2-6, Sat 12-6
Sun 12-4
7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138
Westberg Cellars Paso Robles
3rd weekend 12-4
1140 Pine St; 805 238-9321
or by appt
Whalebone Vineyard Paso Robles Mon-Fri 11-5
8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020
Sat-Sun 10-5:30
Wild Coyote Winery Paso Robles
Daily
3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311
11-5
WILD HORSE WINERY Templeton Daily
1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5
Windward Vineyard Paso Robles
Daily
1380 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565
10:30-5
Zenaida Cellars Paso Robles
Daily
1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382
11-5
X
ZinAlley Templeton
Fri-Sun
3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959
11-5
SAN LUIS OBISPO

ALAPAY CELLARS Avila Beach
Daily
415 First St; 805-595-2632
10:30-6
Autry Cellars San Luis Obispo
Daily
5450 Edna Road; 805-546-8669
11-5
Au Bon Climat Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys
911A Price Street; 805-773-8466
Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10
BAILEYANA San Luis Obispo
Daily
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200
10-5
BARNWOOD Arroyo Grande
Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE
11-5
BIDDLE RANCH Avila Valley
Thur-Sun
6985 Ontario Road; 805-543-2399
11-5
BISHOPS PEAK Arroyo Grande
Daily
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446
10:30 -4:30
Center of Effort Wine Arroyo Grande
By
2199 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805 782-9463
Appt
Cerro Caliente San Luis Obispo
Fr-Su
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842
11-5
CHAMISAL VNYDS San Luis Obispo
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463
Daily 10-5
Claiborne & Churchill San Luis Obispo Daily
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5
Clesi Wines San Luis Obispo
Call
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-286-5073
for hours X
Cuvee Champagne Bar Avila Beach Fr 4-10, Sa 1-10
550 1st St; 805-727-4144
Su 12-7pm
Edna Valley Vineyard San Luis Obispo
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855
Daily 10-5
Filipponi Ranch Cellars San Luis Obispo Sat-Sun
1800 Calle Joaquin; 805-903-3567
12-4
Kelsey See Canyon San Luis Obispo
1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700
Daily 11-5:30 X
Kynsi Winery Arroyo Grande
Th-Mo
2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461
11-5
LAETITIA VNYD Arroyo Grande
Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772
11-5
Luis Wine Bar San Luis Obispo Mo-Th 3-11, Fr 3-12
1021 Higuera; 805-762-4747
Sa 12-2, Su 12-11
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Margerum Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys

911A Price Street; 805-773-8466
Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10
Monterey Street Wine Co San Luis Obispo
1255 Monterey St; 805-541-1255 Tue-Wed 1:30-7, Thu-Sat 1:30-9
Morovino Avila Beach
Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 12-5
76 Landing Passage; 805-627-1443
Fri-Sat 12-6 X
NADIA Arroyo Grande
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 Daily 11-5
Peloton Cellars Avilia Beach
Mon, Thu, Sat 12-6
470 Front St; 805-627-1080
Fri 12-8, Sun 11-4
Phantom Rivers Arroyo Grande
Sun-Thu 12-5
211 E. Branch St; 805-481-WINE
Fri 12-9, Sat 12-7
Piedra Creek Winery San Luis Obispo By
6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281
Appt
Pismo Beach Winery Pismo Beach
Daily
271 B Five Cities; 805-773-WINE
12-5
X
Rancho Arroyo Grande Arroyo Grande 1st Sat
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220
11-5
Sans Liege Wines Pismo Beach
Sun-Thur 12-6
870 Price Street; 805-773-2770
Fri-Sat 12-8
Saucelito Canyon San Luis Obispo
Daily
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111
10-5
Sextant Wines/10knot Cellars SLO Mon-Fri 10-4
1653 Old Price Cnyn Rd; 866-833-WINE Sat-Sun 10-5
SINOR-LAVALLEE Avila Beach
Fri-Sun
550 1st Street; 805-459-9595
12-6
STEPHEN ROSS San Luis Obispo Thur-Sun
178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318
11-5
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TALLEY VNYDS Arroyo Grande
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446
Daily 10:30-4:30
Tangent WINERY San Luis Obispo
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200
Daily 10-5
Taste of the Valleys San Luis Obispo Su-Th 12-9
911A Price Street; 805-773-8466
Fr-Sa 12-10
TOLOSA WINERY San Luis Obispo Daily
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500
11-5
Wolff Vineyards San Luis Obispo
Daily
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448
11-5
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William James Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys
911A Price Street; 805-773-8466
Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10
Koehler Los Olivos

Daily
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384
10-5
La Fentre Santa Maria
By
2717 Aviation Way; 310-977-5615
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Ovene Winery Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)
2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525
By Appt
Presquile Wine Santa Maria
Fri 11-6
5391 Presquile Dr; 805-937-8110
Sat-Thur 11-5
Rancho Sisquoc Santa Maria
Mon-Thu 10-4
6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 Fri-Sun 10-5
Riverbench Vineyards Santa Maria
Daily
6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340
10-4
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Sagebrush Annies Ventucopa
Sat-Sun
4211 Hwy 33; 661 766-2319
11:30-5
Sierra Madre Vineyard Santa Maria
2570 Prell Road; 805-922-3100
By Appt
Tantara Vineyard Santa Maria
By
4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051
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TORRETTI FAMILY Santa Maria
By
2330 Westgate Rd; 805-714-0622
Appt
Tres Hermanas Winery Santa Maria
Daily
9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451
10-5
Wine Country Orcutt
Thu-Sat 1-8
130 N. Broadway St, Ste A; 805-688-9339 Sun 1-6
ZACA MESA Los Olivos
Daily 10-4
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 Summer Fri-Sat till 5
LOS ALAMOS
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Daily
448 Bell St; 805-344-2107
11-5
Casa Dumetz Wines Los Alamos Thu 12-7, Fri-Sat 11-7
388 Bell St, 805-344-1900
Sun 11-6
Frequency Wine Company Los Alamos Fri-Sun
4488 Bell St. Suite B, 805-344-1222
12-6
MARTIAN RANCH & VNYDS Los Alamos
9110 Alisos Canyon Rd; 805-344-1804 Wed-Sun 11-5
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ANDREW MURRAY Winery & Visitors Center
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-696-9604 Daily 10:30-5:30
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Ca Del GreVino Orcutt
Tue-Sat 11-9
400 E. Clark Ave; 805 937-6400
Sun 11-7
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CAMBRIA WINERY Santa Maria
Daily
5475 Chardonnay Lane; 805 938-7318
10-5
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Core Wine Orcutt
Wed 1-5, Thu 4-5, Fri 1-8, Sat 12-6
145 S. Gray Street, Ste 103; 805 937-1600 Sun 12-5
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COSTA DE ORO Santa Maria
Daily 11-6
1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-937-1468
Fri till 8
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Cottonwood Cyn Santa Maria Mon-Th 10-5, Fri-Sat 11-6
3940 Dominion Rd; 805 937-8463
Sun 11-5 X
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Demetria Los Olivos
By
6701 Foxen Canyon R; 805 686-2345
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Fess Parker Los Olivos
Daily
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545
10-5
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FIRESTONE VNYDS Los Olivos
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940
Daily 11-5 X
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Foxen Vineyard Santa Maria
Daily
7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251
11-4
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Kenneth Volk Vineyards Santa Maria
5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896
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Alexander & Wayne Los Olivos

Daily
2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665
11-6
Alta Maria Vineyards Los Olivos
Daily
2933 Grand Ave; 805-686-1144
11-5
ANDREW MURRAY Los Olivos Tasting Room
2901 Grand Ave, Suite A; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-5
Arthur Earl Los Olivos
Daily
2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771
11-6
Artiste Los Olivos
Daily
2948E Grand Avenue; 805 686-2626
11-5:30
Beckmen Vineyards Los Olivos
Daily
2670 Ontiveros; 805-688-8664
11-5
Bernat Tasted at Los Olivos Cafe
2879 Grand Ave; 805794-5217
Daily
Bin 2860 Los Olivos
Sun-Thu 11-7
2860 Grand Ave; 805 693-8537
Fri-Sat 11-8
Blair Fox Cellars Los Olivos
Fri-Sun 12-5
2902 San Marcos Ave, B; 805 691-1678 Or By Appt
Brander Vineyard Los Olivos
Sum 10-5
2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455
Win 11-4
Brophy Clark Cellars at Los Olivos Tasting Room
2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830
Daily 11-6
BYRON VNYD Los Olivos Tasting Room
2367 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805 938-7365 Daily 11-5
Carhartt Vineyard Los Olivos
Daily
2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685
11-5
Visit www.WineCountryThisMonth.com for more winery information
CARINA CELLARS Los Olivos

Daily
2900 Grand Ave, A; 805-688-2459
11-5
CINQUE STELLA Los Olivos Thu-Mon 11-5
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave, Ste 102; 805-686-4101
Consilience Los Olivos
Daily
2923 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020
11-5
COQUELICOT Los Olivos
Daily 11-5
2884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500
Sat 10-5
Daniel Gehrs Winery Los Olivos
Daily 10-6
2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138
Win till 5
Dreamcote Wine Co. Los Olivos
Fri-Mon
2933 San Marcos Ave. #107; 805-691-1200 11-5
DRAGONETTE Los Olivos
Thu-Mon
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-693-0077
11-5
Epiphany Cellars Los Olivos
Daily
2974 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463
11- 5:30
Evans Ranch Los Olivos
Daily
2901 Grand Ave; 805 688-0558
10-5
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FIGUEROA MTN BREWERY Los Olivos Daily
2466 Alamo Pintado Ave. Ste. C; 805-694-2252 11-9
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FIRESTONE VNYD Los Olivos
Daily
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940
10-5
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J LUDLOW Los Olivos
2890 Grand Ave, 805-688-8989
Daily 11-5
Kaena Wine Los Olivos
Daily
2890 Grand Avenue; 805-451-6037
11-5
Lane Tanner Wines at Los Olivos Tasting Room
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406
Daily 11-6
LARNER VNYD & WINERY Los Olivos
2900 Grand Ave; 805-688-8148
Daily 11-5
Longoria Wines Los Olivos
Daily
2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637
11-4:30
LOS OLIVOS TASTING ROOM Los Olivos
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406
Daily 11-5
QUP WINE at Qup Tasting Room in Los Olivos
2963 Grand Ave, Ste B; 805-686-4200
Daily 11-5
Reeves Ranch Vineyard Santa Ynez
By
4000 W. Oak Trail Rd; 805 688-7245
Appt
Refugio Ranch Los Olivos
Thu-Fri 11-5
2990 Grand Ave; 805 688-5400
Fri-Sat til 7
Saarloos & Sons Los Olivos
Daily
2971 Grand Ave; 805 688-1200
11-6
Samsara Los Olivos
Thur-Mon 11-5
2466 Alamo Pintado Ave.; 805-331-2292 & by appt
Semler Malibu Family Los Olivos Thur-Mon 11-5
2363 Alamo Pintado Ave.; 805-688-8105 & by appt
Stolpman Vnyds Los Olivos
Daily
2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400
11-5
Tensley/Lea Wines Los Olivos
Fri-Sun
2900 Grand Ave, Suite B ; 805-688-6761
11-5
Ampelos Cellars Lompoc

312 N 9th Street, 805-736-9957
Thur-Sun
11-5
Arcadian Winery Lompoc

Thu-Sun
1515 E Chestnut Ave, Ste B; 805-737-3900 11-5
Babcock Winery Lompoc

5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455
Summer 10:30-5
Winter 10:30-4
Brewer-Clifton Lompoc
329 N. F St; 805-735-9184
Fri-Sun
11-4
Clos Pepe at Taste of Sta Rita Hills

Thu-Sun
1505 E. Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 805 735-8774 11-5
Cold Heaven Cellars Buellton

92 Second Street, A; 805 686-1343
Crawford Family Wines Buellton Fri-Sun 12-5

92 Second Street, G & H; 805-698-3889 Weekdays by Appt.
DAlfonso Curran Lompoc

4457 Santa Rosa Rd, 805 739-WINE
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107 Ocean Ave; 805 735-8771
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Dierberg Estate/Star Lane Lompoc

1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430
Daily 11-5
Fiddlehead Cellars Lompoc

1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0204
Flying Goat Cellars Lompoc

Thur-Mon
1520 East Chestnut Court; 805 736-9032
11-4
FOLEY ESTATES Lompoc

6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222
Daily
10-5
Harrison-Clarke Lompoc
805-686-0850
By
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Hitching Post Wines at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton

406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676
Daily from 4pm
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Huber Cellars Lompoc

4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854
Fri-Sun 11-5
& By Appt
JALAMA WINES Lompoc

308 North 9th St, C; 805-735-8937
Fri-Sun 12-5
& By Appt
Ken Brown Wines Buellton

157 W. Hwy 246; 805 688-9400
Thu-Mon
11-4:30
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10-5
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TORETTI FAMILY Los Olivos Thur-Mon

2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-688-8002 12-5:30
Tre Anelli Los Olivos

2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000
Verdad & Ethan at Qup Tasting Room in Los Olivos

2963 B Grand Ave; 805-686-4200
Daily 11-5
ZINKE WINE Los Olivos

2366 Alamo Pintado Ave, 805-691-9718
Lafond Vineyard Buellton

6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921
LA MONTAGNE WINERY Lompoc
1509 E Chesnut Ave; 805 291-6643
Fri 12-5, Sat 11-5

Sun 12-4
La Vie Vnyds Lompoc

Fri-Sun
308 North 9th Street, D ; 805 291-2111
11-5
Longoria Wines Lompoc
Fri-Sun
1700 Industrial Way, A; 805 759-4637
11-4:30
LORING / CARGASACCHI Buellton
Thu-Mon
420 E Hwy 246; 805-691-1300
10-4:45
Melville Vineyard Lompoc
Daily
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030
11-4
Montemar Wines Lompoc
Thur-Mon 11-5
1501 E Chesnut Ct, Ste. E; 805-735-5000 Fri-Sat 11-8
Moretti WIne Company Lompoc
Thu-Sun
1595 E Chestnut Ave; (805) 735-4400
11-5
Mosby Winery Buellton
Mon-Fri 10-4
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415
Sa-Su 10-5
New Vineland/Pierdrassi Lompoc
Fri-Sun
1501 E Chestnut Ave; 805 736-6784
12-5
Email winery updates to info@winecountrythisweek.com
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Pali Wine Co. Lompoc

Sat & Sun 11-4
1036 W Aviation Dr; 805 736-7200
Mon-Thu by appt
Palmina Lompoc
Thur-Sat 11-5
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 Sun-Mon 11-4
Point Concepcin Wines Lompoc
By
1601 W. Central Ave; 805-588-1545
Appt
Prodigal Wines Buellton
Fri-Mon
92 Second St, A; 805-688-0476
12-4
Sanford Winery Lompoc
Sun-Thu 11-4
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900
Fri-Sat 11-5
SCOTT CELLARS Lompoc
Fri-Sun
316 North F St; 805 736-6161
11-4
Stolpman Vynds Lompoc
Fri-Sun
1700-B Industrial Way; 805-736-5000
12-5
Standing Sun Winery Buellton
Thu-Mon 11-5
92 2nd St #D; 805-691-9413
& by appt
Sweeny Canyon Buellton
By
805-688-2415
Appt
TERRAVANT Buellton
Thur-Sun
35 Industrial Way; 805 686-9400
11-8
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TASTE OF STA RITA HILLS Lompoc
1505 E Chestnut Ave; 805 735-8774
Thorne Wines Buellton, poured at Avant
35 Industrial Way; 805 686-0911
Transcendence Lompoc
313 North F Street; 805-689-5258
TURIYA WINES Lompoc
313 North F Street; 805-478-7016
Tyler Winery Lompoc
300 N. 12th Street Unit 4A; 805 769-4639
ZOTOVICH Lompoc
300 N 12th St, Unit 1D; 805 736-1600
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Tessa Marie/ E&T Wines

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2901C Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-688-6081 11:30- 5
Daily 11-5
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Alma Rosa Buellton

7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090
Tercero Wines Los Olivos

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2445 Alamo Pintado Ave, Ste 104; 805-245-9584 12-5
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Au Bon Climat at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-9
1672 Mission Drive; 805 937-9801
Fr-Sa 12-10
Baehner-Fournier Vineyard tasted at Wandering Dog
1539 Mission Dr, Solvang; 805-688-7118 Daily 11-7
Blackjack Ranch Solvang
Th-Mo
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412
11-5
BUTTONWOOD WINERY Solvang
Daily
11-5
Cali Love Winery Solvang
Wed-Mon 12-7
1651 Copenhagen Dr, 805-688-1678
Later Sat-Sun
CARIVINTAS WINERY Solvang
Mon-Fri 12-7
476 First St; 805 693-4331
Sat-Sun 11-7
CASA CASSARA Solvang
Sun-Th 12-6
1607 Mission Dr, Ste 112; 805-688-8691 Fri-Sat 12-7:30
Dascomb Cellars Solvang
Mon, Thu, Fri 2-7
1659 Copenhagen Dr, C; 805 691-9175 Sat-Sun 12-7
Gioia - Solvang 805 689-7219
By Appt
Good Life Solvang
Su-Th 12-8
1672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111
Fr-Sa 12-10
Harrison Clarke Wine - Solvang
By
2825 Tapadero Rd; 805 686-0850
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LINCOURT VINEYARDS Solvang
Daily
10-5
LIONS PEAK VNYRD Solvang
Sun-Fri 11-7
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466
Sat 11-8
Lucas & Lewellen Solvang
Daily
1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336
11-6
LUCKY DOGG WINERY Solvang Su, M, W, Th 12-6
1607 Mission Dr., Ste 102; 805-691-9774 Fri-Sat 12-7:30
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Grassini Family Santa Barbara

Daily
813 Anacapa St, #6; 805-897-3366
12-6pm
XHappy Canyon Vnyd Santa Barbara Daily
30 El Paseo; 805-232-3549
Appt
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Old Creek Ranch Winery Ojai Valley

10024 Old Creek Rd; 805-649-4132
PANARO BROTHERS Ventura

Fri 3-7
4517 Market Street #7; 805-654-1577
Sat-Sun 11-7
PLAN B CELLARS Ventura

3520 Arundell Circle #107; 805 233-1453
Sat-Sun 12-5
Fri By Appt
Rancho Ventavo Cellars Oxnard

741 South A Street, 805 483-8084
Fri-Sun 11-6
And By Appt
SAN VICENTE Camarillo

Fri 1-6
537 Constitution Ave #D, 805-484-5400 Sat-Sun 12-6
SUNLAND VINTAGE Thousand Oaks Thur-Fri 6-9

1321 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd #108; 805-379-2250 Sat 1-6, Sun 1-5
Jaffurs Wine Cellars Santa Barbara Win Fri-Mon 11-5

819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 Sum Daily 11-5
Jamie Slone Wines Santa Barbara

23 East De La Guerra St; 805-560-6555
Daily
12-6
Kalyra by the Sea Santa Barbara

212 State St; 805-695-8606
Mo-Th 12-7
Fr-Su 12-8
Kunin Wines Santa Barbara

28 Anacapa St, Suite A; 805 963-9633
Daily
11-6
Margerum Santa Barbara

813 Anacapa St; 805-966-9463
Daily
12-6
Margerum Santa Barbara

32 El Paseo; 805-845-8435
Daily
12-6
Municipal Wine Co Santa Barbara

28 Anacapa Street; 805 931-6864
Daily
11-6
2 for 1 tasting with ad
Oreana Winery Santa Barbara

205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857
Daily 11-5
15% off purchases with ad
Daily
10 - 5
Fri-Mon
By Appt
Silver Wines Santa Barbara

724 Reddick St; 805-963-3052
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Summerland Summerland
2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE
Daily
11-7
One free tasting with ad
Whitcraft Winery Santa Barbara

36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-730-1680
Fri-Sun 12-4
Mon-Thu By Appt
Complimentary tasting for 2
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Lafond Winery Santa Barbara

111 East Yanonali Street; 805 845-2020
Daily 10-6
Fri-Sat 10-7
Special Coupons
ANDREW MURRAY VINEYARDS
ALAPAY CELLARS
Santa Barbara Winery Santa Barbara

202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633
Sanguis Wines Santa Barbara
8 Ashley Ave; 805 845-0920
ALMA SOL WINERY

CARIVINTAS
CAMBRIA WINERY
DEEP SEA CONWAY FAMILY
DONATI FAMILY VINEYARD
VENTURA COUNTY
EBERLE WINERY
Complimentary wine tasting
ALDABELLA Westlake Village

31111 Via Colinas, 818-991-9463
ALMA SOL WINERY Thousand OaksFri 6-9, Sat 1-6

1321 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd #8, 818-231-2749
Sun 2-5
Bella Victorian Vineyard Camarillo We-Th 11:30-7

2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800
Fr-Sat11:30-8, Su 11:30-4
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Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara

Daily
813 Anacapa St; 805 966-9463
Noon-6
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Carr - The Barrel Room Santa Barbara Daily 11-6
414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985
Thu-Sat 11-8
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CONWAY FAMILY at Deep Sea
Mo-Th 12-8
217 G Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara; 805 618-1185 Fr-Su 12-9 X
CORKS N CROWNS Santa Barbara
Daily
32 Anacapa St; 805-845-8600
11-6
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Cottonwood Canyon Santa Barbara
Fri-Mon
224 Anacapa St, Ste 1A; 805-963-1221
12-5
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DEEP SEA TASTING RM Santa Barbara Mon-Thu 12-8
217 G Stearns Wharf; 805 618-1185
Fri-Sat 12-9
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Giessinger Santa Barbara
Mo-Th 12-7
212 State St; 805-568-0820
Fr 12-7:30 Sa-Sun 11-8 X
Fri 5-10, Sat 1-11

Sun 1-5
Camarillo Custom Crush Camarillo

300 S. Lewis Rd, Ste C; 805-484-0597
Sat-Sun
11-5
CANTARA CELLARS Camarillo

126 N. Wood Road #104; 805-484-9600
Th-Sun
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Casa Barranca Ojai

208 E. Ojai Ave; 805-640-1255
Wed, Thu, Sun 12-6

Fri, Sat 12-8
FOUR BRIX WINERY Ventura

2290 Eastman Ave #109; 805-256-6006
Sat/Sun 12-5
Fri 4-8
Giessinger Winery Fillmore

365 Santa Clara St; 805-524-5000
Mon-Thur 11-5
Fri-Sun 11-6:30
FONTES & PHILLIPS

J Ludlow Vineyard
LARNER VINEYARD & WINERY

Mention ad for 2 for 1 tasting
LINCOURT
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LIONS PEAK WINERY

LUCKY DOGG WINERY

HERZOG WINE CELLARS OxnardSun-Thu 10:30-9

3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-983-1560
Fri 10:30-4
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Labrynth Winery Ventura

Wed-Sun 11:30-8
607 East Main St, Ste D; 805-585-2238
10% off purchases with ad
MAGNAVINO CELLARS OxnardMost Fri 5-8

961 N. Rice Ave #5; 805-983-2500
Sat 11-6, Sun 12-6
Ojai Beverage Co. & Tasting Rm Ojai

655 E. Ojai Ave; 805 646-1700
Daily
10-9
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Bridlewood Estate Santa Ynez
Daily
3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000
11-5 X
Carr - The Warehouse Santa Ynez
Daily 11-6
3563 Numancia St, #101; 805-688-5757 Fri-Sat 11-8
Central California Wines Santa Ynez Wed-Sun 12-5
3553 Sagunto St, Ste A; 805 691-4094
Fri-Sat 12-6
FONTES & PHILLIPS Santa Ynez Thu-Mon 11-5
3630 Sagunto St. Ste A1; 805 688-2200
or by appt.
Gainey Vineyard Santa Ynez
Daily
3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558
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Harrison Clarke Santa Ynez
By
805-892-9711
Appt
Imagine Wine Santa Ynez
Daily
3563 Numancia #103; 805-688-1769
11-5
Kalyra Winery Santa Ynez
Mo-Fr 11-5
343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864
Sa-Su 10-5
Refugio Ranch Santa Ynez
By
3790 Via Rancheros; 805-686-0840
Appt
Reeves Ranch Vineyard Santa Ynez
By
4000 W. Oak Trail Rd; 805 688-7245
Appt
Roblar Winery Santa Ynez
Sat-Sun 11-5
3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603
Mon-Fri 11-4
Sunstone Santa Ynez
Daily
125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463
11-5
Vogelzang Vineyard Happy Canyon
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Mon-Thur 11-5:30
1659 Copenhagen Dr, 805 693-1344 extended hrs wknds
Presidio Vineyard Solvang
Daily
1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585
11-6
Rideau Vineyard Solvang
Daily
10:30-5
Royal Oaks Solvang
Daily
1582 Mission Dr, Solvang; 805-693-1740
10-5
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Rusack Vineyard Solvang
Daily
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