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KENNETH VOLK PREFERRED TASTING ROOM CENTRAL COAST BASIL SANTA BARBARA
VINEYARDS SILVER HORSE WINERY WINE CLASSIC FESTIVAL WINE FESTIVAL
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PASO ROBLES ★ JUNE 28
★ ★ JULY 11
★ JULY 26
ONGOING Texas Hold’em at Rio Seco 46 West Wineries – Friday Night Joe Craven at Stacked Stone Cellars
Estrella Warbird Museum 6-9pm, RSVP, 805-237-8884, Paso Robles Wine & Cheese at Doce Robles $15, 8pm, 805-238-7872, Paso Robles
Fascinating collection of military aircrafts www.riosecowine.com, Paso Robles A fine wine & delicious cheese event www.stackedstone.com
10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, Paso Robles 6-8pm, $15, 805-227-4766, Paso Robles ★ JULY 26
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★ JUNE 29
★
www.ewarbirds.org www.paso46westwineries.com Al Fresco Winemaker Dinner
Summer Library & Reserve Wine Tasting
★ ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
★ Series at Adelaida Cellars ★ JULY 11
★ at Castoro Cellars
Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar HMR Estate Pinot Noirs. 11am, Limited to 18 Eberle Hosts Tre Wilcox of A spectacular evening of fine wines, food & music
Local winemaker featured each week. guests RSVP, 805-239-8980 x14 America’s Top Chefs 6:30pm, $85, $75 wine club members
5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles $25, Free to wine club members, Paso Robles Enjoy a delicious menu from renowned chef 888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com
www.vinotecawinebar.com. rjaques@adelaida.com, www.adelaida.com 6:30pm, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles ★ JULY 27
★
• July 2: TBA www.eberlewinery.com
★ ONGOING IN JULY
★ Summer Library & Reserve Wine Tasting
• July 9: Domaine Alfred
Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars ★ JULY 12
★ Series at Adelaida Cellars
• July 16: Niner Winer Estates
Featuring Jack Johnson Pappagallo Cruise with Robert Hall Winery Viking Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
• July 23: Sextant Winery
10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton Enjoy a 3 hour cruise on Mooro Bay on board 11am, Limited to 18 guests RSVP, 805-239-8980
• July 30: Derby Winery Estates
www.castorocellars.com the 72ft. luxury yacht while experiencing $25, Free to wine club members, Paso Robles
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH superb cuisine specially paired with Robert rjaques@adelaida.com, www.adelaida.com
Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards ★ ONGOING IN JULY
★
Hall wines. 1-4pm, $100 pp / $90 Cavern Club ★ ONGOING IN AUGUST
★
Try gourmet food paired with fine wine Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes:
805-239-1616 x24, Paso Robles Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars
12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles Rumba & Waltz
events@roberthallwinery.com Featuring Diana Mendoza
www.meridianvineyards.com Learn to dance & show what you have learned
www.roberthallwinery.com 10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton
during the social dance hour! 805-369-0140
ONGOING SATURDAYS www.castorocellars.com
6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members ★ JULY 12
★
Templeton Farmers’ Market
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables Winery Hours: 10am-5pm, www.vinarobles.com Festival Mosaic’s Fringe Series ★ ONGOING IN AUGUST
★
9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton Vina Robles Hospitality Center, Paso Robles at Castoro Cellars Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes:
Classically trained musicians become unhinged Cha-Cha & Tango
ONGOING SATURDAYS ★ JULY 4
★
playing alternative music featuring the music Learn to dance & show what you have learned
Paso Robles Farmers’ Market Friday Fun Night at Rio Seco
of Montana Skies. 7:30pm, Paso Robles during the social dance hour! 805-369-0140
Country farm arts and crafts market Featuring music by Sideroads
877-881-8889, 805-781-3008 6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members
8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door
www.mozartfestival.com Winery Hours: 10am-5pm, www.vinarobles.com
805-237-8884, Paso Robles,
ONGOING Vina Robles Hospitality Center, Paso Robles
www.riosecowine.com ★ JULY 13
★
Painting Exhibits at Villicana Winery
Lazy Local Concert at Castoro Cellars ★ AUGUST 2
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Enjoy fine art work along with fine wines. ★ JULY 4
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Featuring-Up music by In The Air Eberle Winemaker Dinner in the Caves
11am-5pm, 805-239-9456, Paso Robles Independence Day BBQ at Robert Hall
1-4pm, Free, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles Featuring Bern’s Steak House of Tampa, Fla
Great family fun for all ages. Paso Robles
★ ONGOING IN JUNE
★ www.castorocellars.com 6:30pm, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles
Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars 6-10pm, $30/$25 Cavern Club, $15 Children
www.eberlewinery.com
Featuring the Paso Robles Art Association RSVP, www.roberthallwinery.com ★ JULY 13
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10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton Summer Library & Reserve Wine Tasting ★ AUGUST 2
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JULY 4
www.castorocellars.com Series at Adelaida Cellars Outdoor Concert at Castoro Cellars
Fourth of July Celebration
HMR Estate Pinot Noirs. 11am, RSVP, 805-239-8980 Featuring the music of Blue Latitude, Nataly
★ ONGOING IN JUNE
★ at Firestone Vineyard
$25, Free to wine club members, Paso Robles Lola, Martin Paris & Leigh Wyckoff
Vina Robles Ballroom Dance Classes: Enjoy delicious BBQ from JD Boones Smoke-
rjaques@adelaida.com, www.adelaida.com 7pm, $22, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles
Swing & Fox Trot house while listening to live music & sipping fine
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Learn to dance & show what you have learned wines. Bring blankets/chairs for the fireworks! ★ JULY 18
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during the social dance hour! 805-369-0140 6-10pm, $45, 805-591-8050, Paso Robles Friday Fun Night at Rio Seco ★ AUGUST 8
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6pm, $10 wine club members/$12 non-members www.firestonewine.com Featuring music by Mo Diggs Friday Fun Night at Rio Seco
Winery Hours: 10am-5pm, www.vinarobles.com 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door Featuring music by Dac and Friends
★ JULY 5
★ 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door
Paso Robles, Vina Robles Hospitality Center 805-237-8884, Paso Robles
Summer Birthday Bash – Sunset Cruise of 805-237-8884, Paso Robles
★ JUNE 27
★ www.riosecowine.com
Morro Bay with Midlife Crisis www.riosecowine.com
Vina Robles Winery Summer Enjoy the sunset on the Papagallo II while ★ JULY 19
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Concert Series 2008 sipping Midlife Crisis wines paired with five EOS 11th Annual Blending Seminar AUGUST 9
Featuring the Usonia Jazz Band inspired recipes. 805-237-8730, RSVP Featuring delicious luncheon & seminar Rotary Winemakers’ Invitational Cookoff
805-369-0140, www.vinarobles.com, Paso Robles info@midlifecrisiswinery.com 11:30am-2:30pm, $50, 805-239-2562 Taste the tempting fare grilled for your dining
www.eosvintage.com pleasure and enjoy the wines the chefs have
★ JUNE 27
★ ★ JULY 7
★ selected to pair with their culinary creations.
Sunset Wine Down at Robert Hall Winery Bottling Party at Rio Seco ★ JULY 19
★ 6-9pm, $75, 805-226-5674, Paso Robles
Unwind out on the Garden Terrace as Robert All help appreciated! Call winery for details. Lakeside Summer Concert at Bianchi info@winemakerscookoff.com
Hall continues their Friday night music series. 805-237-8884, Paso Robles Featuring classic rock by Rail
The evening includes music, a glass of wine River Oaks Hot Springs & Spa
www.riosecowine.com 6-9pm, 805-226-9922, Paso Robles
and a light dinner. 6-9pm, $25 pp/$20 Club ★ AUGUST 10
★
www.bianchiwine.com
805-239-1616 x24, Paso Robles JULY 11-12, AUGUST 15-16, SEPTEMBER 19-20 Lazy Local Concert at Castoro Cellars
www.roberthallwinery.com Chumeia Vineyards Ice Cream Social ★ JULY 19
★ Old time music featuring New 5 Cent
Complimentary wine ice cream sample will be Bordeaux Blending Party at Opolo 1-4pm, Free, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles
★ JUNE 27
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offered with award winning wines. Become a winemaker for a day! www.castorocellars.com
Friday Fun Night at Rio Seco
11am-5pm, 888-343-3445, Chumeia 3pm, Paso Robles
Featuring music by ZZAH ★ AUGUST 10
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6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door www.chumeiavineyards.com RSVP, 805-238-9593, www.opolo.com
Summer Library & Reserve Wine Tasting
www.riosecowine.com, Paso Robles JULY 11, 18, 25 ★ JULY 19
★ Series at Adelaida Cellars
JUNE 28 Twilight Concerts in the Park Outdoor Concert at Castoro Cellars Viking Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.
Downtown Trading Day Refreshments & hors d’oeuvres Featuring the music of Baka Beyond 11am, Limited to 18 guests RSVP, 805-239-8980
Antiques & garage sale bargains 5:30-7:30pm, 805-238-4103 An eclectic band with a world fusion sound. $25, Free to wine club members, Paso Robles
9am-3pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles City Park Bandstand, Paso Robles 7pm, $22, 888-DAM-FINE, Paso Robles rjaques@adelaida.com, www.adelaida.com
www.pasoroblesdowntown.com www.castorocellars.com
★ JULY 11
★ ★ AUGUST 15
★
JUNE 28 Friday Fun Night #4 at Rio Seco ★ JULY 25
★ Friday Fun Night at Rio Seco
Kids Flea Market Featuring music by Impromptu Vina Robles Winery Summer Featuring music by Funk 30
Great big flea market! 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door Concert Series 2008 6-9pm, Pre-sale tickets $8, $12 at the door
9am-3pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles 805-237-8884, Paso Robles Featuring the D. Voss Jazz Trio 805-237-8884, Paso Robles
www.pasoroblesdowntown.com www.riosecowine.com 805-369-0140, www.vinarobles.com, Paso Robles www.riosecowine.com
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★ AUGUST 16
★ ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY ★ AUGUST 2
★ ARROYO GRANDE
Lakeside Summer Concert at Bianchi Dallidet Adobe & Gardens Summer Sunset Wine Club Barbecue ONGOING
Featuring the music of ZZAH Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo at Claiborne & Churchill Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande
6-9pm, 805-226-9922, Paso Robles Site of first commercial winery in the area. A gourmet lawn party for wine club members Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077
$5, Free to Lakeside members & one guest 10am-1pm, 805-543-0638, San Luis Obispo 805-544-4066, San Luis Obispo Arroyo Grande
CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY www.slochs.org/dallidet For more info visit www.claibornechurchill.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH ONGOING AVILA BEACH Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market
Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves Automobilia Museum ONGOING SUNDAYS Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts
Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more Specialty cars, toy cars & airplanes along with Art on the Beach at Avila Beach 12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande
10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach many other antiques relating to transportation Artists paint & present their work www.arroyograndevillage.org
www.pismochamber.com 10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Opispo 10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
ONGOING ONGOING ONGOING THROUGH JULY 31 Learn How to Make Ice Cream
Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes Hearst Castle Tours Artwork by Herbert Evans Macdonald at Enjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream
Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay Experience grand reflections from the 1930s Morovino Winery where you help create new flavors.
www.centralcoastoutdoors.com $30, 800-444-4445, San Luis Obispo 7pm, Arroyo Grande, 805-474-4068
The work of this nationally acclaimed & award
ONGOING www.hearstcastle.com winning artist is on display at the winery. www.docburnsteins.com
Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 12-5pm, 805-627-1443, Avila Beach ONGOING
Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark” Clark Center for Performing Arts
★ JUNE 29
★
7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay Various art galleries stay open late & host 805-489-9444, Arroyo Grande
Schoolhouse Rock Concert Series
www.morrobayartassociation.org artist receptions with wine & cheese. www.clarkcenter.org
at Salisbury Vineyards
ONGOING 5-9pm, 805-544-9251, San Luis Obispo • August 15: “What’d I Say”
Shake this schoolhouse with live, original
Adventures with Nature www.sloartcouncil.org The Ray Charles Story
music while enjoying the perfect Avila climate
Docent guided walks ONGOING TUESDAYS 1-4pm, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach ONGOING
Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural 2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste www.salisburyvineyards.com Village Summer Concert
History, 805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org Weekly drink specials Bring your picnic baskets, lawn chairs &
Various hikes at various times including; Fast ★ JULY 3
★
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE blankets and enjoy a variety of music.
Hike to Coon Creek, White’s Point Vistas, Black Girls Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards
San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com 1-3pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande
Hill Trail, Sand Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon. Stroll through the Schoolhouse & patio with hors Bandstand on the Village Green
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS d'oeuvres and wine in hand. Enjoy handmade • July 4th (Friday): The Village Band
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste gifts and clothing from local artists and • July 13: Still Evolving & The House Red Band
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
Tastings with the winemaker designers. The evening will have an exciting • July 27: Boomerang and the Mudskippers
Art galleries’ open house receptions
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE theme with guest vendors, chefs, & live music.
5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay JULY 26
San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com 5:30-8:30pm, $25, $20/Club, 805-595-WINE
ONGOING SATURDAYS Avila Beach, www.salisburyvineyards.com Arroyo Grande Valley Car “Sho”
Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay ONGOING FRIDAYS More than 300 classic & custom cars
Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock ★ JULY 10-13
★ 10am-5pm, 805-489-2636, Arroyo Grande
3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay Live music, wine and food Salisbury Vineyard's Central Coast www.arroyograndevillage.org
7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo Wine Classic Winemaker Dinner
JULY 4 ★ JULY 26
★
Enjoy a delicious dinner at the Schoolhouse
Independence Day Celebration ONGOING Mano Tinta Release Party at Talley Vineyards
with Chef Ralph Fabula. Trolley from Dolphin
Featuring sand sculpture contest, parade, A Murder Mystery Dinner Enjoy wine tasting, music, Mexican-style
Bay Hotel & Residences to the Schoolhouse in
BBQ, fireworks & more! 805-995-1200 Enjoy a parody of The Pirates of the Caribbean snacks, and take home a commemorative Mano
Avila Valley. 805-544-1285, archie@slonet.org
Downtown Cayucos near the Pier. with a delicious dinner, wine and laughter. Tinta wine glass. Proceeds from the event and
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For details visit www.cayucoschamber.com 5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant sale of the 2006 Mano Tinta red wine blend
Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com ★ JULY 10-13
★ will benefit The Fund for Vineyard and Farm.
JULY 4
Central Coast Wine Country Classic 12-3pm, $15, 805-489-0446, Arroyo Grande
Fourth of July Celebration ★ ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 27
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Experience the beauty & diversity of the Central www.talleyvineyards.com
Family fun & spectacular fireworks display. Wine and Cheese Pairings at Tolosa Winery
Coast with winemaker dinners, auctions, wine OCEANO
11am-dusk, Tidelands Park, Morro Bay 11am-3pm, $20/$15 Heritage Club
tastings, delicious pairings & more! 805-544-1285
805-772-4467, www.morrobay.org 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com ONGOING
www.centralcoastwineclassic.org, Various
SAN LUIS OBISPO ★ JUNE 29
★ locations in Avila & the San Luis Obipso Area The Great American Melodrama
25th Anniversary Open House 805-489-2499, Oceano
ONGOING ★ JULY 13
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at Claiborne & Churchill www.americanmelodrama.com
Christopher Cohan Center Schoolhouse Rock Concert Series
Fine wine & delicious food and more! • Ongoing through September 20:
Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo at Salisbury Vineyards
This is a club member event, San Luis Obispo Showdown at Slick Rock Ranch
805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org Shake this schoolhouse with live, original
• July 5: Wanda Sykes www.claibornechurchill.com SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON
music while enjoying the perfect Avila climate
• July 11-13: The Wizard of Oz JULY 11 – JULY 27 1-4pm, 805-595-WINE, Avila Beach ONGOING
• July 18-20: The Wizard of Oz Festival Mozaic - Mozart Festival www.salisburyvineyards.com Santa Maria Valley Railroad
• July 19: Festival Mosaic Orchestra:
World class musicians perform classical & 805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com
Scandal to Success JULY 19
fringe classical music in missions, wineries & Elegant excursions with five star gourmet meals
• July 24-26: Deyo Dances Central Coast Century Ride &
performance halls around SLO County. Check ONGOING MONDAYS
• July 27: Festival Mosaic Orchestra: Festival Fundraiser
website for details. www.mozartfestival.com Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro
Grand Finale Experience magnificent vistas of the Central
• July 27: Dance is Art JULY 12-13 Coast Wine Country while participating in this Featuring regional & varietal tastings
Lavendar Festival at fundraiser to defeat ALS. Individual riders $85 5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria
ONGOING
The San Luis Obispo Art Center Green Acres Lavender Farm 100k, 25k fun ride & Wine Country tour ride. ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Permanent collection and constantly rotating Celebrate everything Lavender Afterward enjoy music, BBQ & fine wine too. Santa Maria Valley Railway
exhibits of works by local artists in all media – 10am-6pm, 805-466-0837, Atascadero 707-294-9822, Avila Beach, www.awebba.alsa.org Historical Museum
paintings, sculpture, photography and more. www.greeenacreslavendarfarm.com Lots of fun including a train simulator exhibit
★ AUGUST 7
★
11am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obispo JULY 19-20 Girls Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards 1-4:30pm, 805-714-4927, Santa Maria
www.sloartcenter.org San Luis Obispo Renaissance Festival Stroll through the Schoolhouse & patio with hors www.smvrhm.org/museum
ONGOING WEEKENDS Be transported back over 400 years! Over d'oeuvres and wine in hand. Enjoy handmade ONGOING THROUGH JULY 31
Live Music at Mother’s Tavern 1000 craftsmen, actors, musicians, jugglers, gifts and clothing from local artists and Layers: Photographs by Kam Jacoby
Beautiful upscale tavern with big band music lords and ladies, 3 stages of entertainment, designers. The evening will have an exciting Wonderful photographs of the past & the
most Sundays too! Call for schedules. games for all ages & more! San Luis Obispo theme with guest vendors, chefs, & live music. present artistically combined.
805-541-8733, San Luis Obispo Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 10am-5pm, El Chorro Park 5:30-8:30pm 11am-5pm, 805-688-2459, Carina Cellars
www.motherstavern.com $12, 800-688-1477, www.hisrev.org/slo-faire $20 Club Avila/ $25, 805-595-WINE Los Olivos, www.carinacellars.com
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hile the phrase “innovative tradition- grapes than his berries, he traded responsibil- about it unless you’re got 30 minutes to listen
alist” may seem like a contradiction ities with the viticulture student and was to his answer.
in terms, it makes sense if you know hooked. Such attention to detail also influences the
Kenneth Volk, who is something of an icon of The progressive techniques used by Ken way KVV harvests grapes, such as picking
Central Coast winemaking. and his staff today are many vintages away fruit from the same vineyard on multiple
He is perhaps best known as the founder from that first wine, made from Gamay grapes dates to select grapes at different maturity
of Wild Horse Winery, which he grew from an with a trash can and a baseball bat. “Our goal levels and create diverse flavors. “The first
initial yield of 600 cases to some 150,000 is to create multifaceted wines. So instead of time, we might pick for low pH and higher
cases, before selling it five years ago to farming everything alike, we combine many acidity and fresh fruit aromatics. Then we’d
beverage industry giant Jim Beam. of the best practices, materials and vines come back a week or more later and pick for
Cashing in on his success provided the available,” he explained. physiological ripeness and mature flavors,” he
third-generation Californian an opportunity From start to finish, KVV makes every explained.
to reinvent himself in the wine industry with effort to support and build on the complexity Almost three decades in the wine business
the founding of Kenneth Volk Vineyards in of flavors produced in the vineyard. The has given Ken the opportunity to see huge
2004 – located in Santa Barbara County’s different flavors that result are blended to changes in local and industry-wide trends.
Santa Maria Valley, a region renowned for create multidimensional wines. When he started out, this part of the world
Burgundy varieties. No detail of the complex winemaking was not taken seriously for fine wine produc-
While his new focus is primarily on process is taken for granted. Take yeast for tion. “But looking at some of the wines being
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, he also produces example. While many French, and some Cali- produced at Chalone, Edna Valley Vineyard
Bordeaux-style wines from grapes grown in fornia winemakers, allow nature to select and Estrella River Winery – now Meridian
the westernmost locations of the Paso Robles which yeasts turn their grapes into alcohol, Vineyards – I knew that wines from the
region, an area he considers among the best Ken’s “innovative traditionalist” character Central Coast could compete with wines from
in California for Cabernet Sauvignon and impels him to be more selective. “There’s a any California region or anywhere else in the
Merlot. huge potential to impact the wine with the world. And now this area is the fastest-
He even grows heirloom grapes, champi- decision of which yeast to use, and there’s the growing wine region in California.”
oning such quirky varieties as Malvasia potential to create complexity – again, by Consumer tastes have changed over the
Bianca, which he characterizes as “aroma- mixing it up,” he pointed out. years, too. The last decade has seen huge
therapy with a libation.” So for a single lot of Chardonnay for changes for Pinot Noir, according to Ken,
Named Agriculturalist of the Year in 1999 instance, Ken might employ six different yeast who believes that the favoring of highly-
by his alma mater Cal Poly, Ken made his first strains, each affecting a different feature of the extracted red wines with bold fruit by some
wine on campus, where the fruit-science wine, such as aroma or creaminess. He is such See Kenneth Volk Vineyards, page 33
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A One of a Kind Destination
ocated in San Miguel’s beautiful Pleasant the winemaker/owners of Silver Horse winery! Come See for yourself!
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Tolosa Dedicates a
Space For Wine
and Cheese Pairings
Tolosa has announced the resumption of Wine and Cheese Pairing
as of June 7th, 2008. This will be the third year of this increasingly
popular event. In 2006, Tolosa felt that although every winery had the
opportunity to present their wine, few took the initiative to pair vari-
etals with cheese. “Learning about our wines is a great start – next
comes pairing them with food, so we offer the quintessential food
pairing; great cheeses that compliment our wines,” comments Bob
Schiebelhut, principal at Tolosa. Every Saturday from June through
September, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., guests can enjoy four Tolosa
estate wines paired with four artisan cheeses. The pairings are
presented in Tolosa’s “sanctuary,” Heritage Room, which overlooks the
surrounding vineyards. Here, apart from the “hustle and bustle” of the
tasting room, guests can relax and enjoy what we hope will be a
learning experience.
The artisan cheeses are typically purchased from San Luis Obispo’s
Monterey Street Wine Company, who offers a vast amount of choices
from around the globe. Prior to each menu’s publication, the manager
of Monterey Street and Tolosa’s Concierge, John Shakley, together taste
the wines and cheeses to capture the best possible pairing. “A good
wine can be great with the right cheese, but a great wine can be bad
with the wrong one,” quotes John Shakley. Each Saturday a different
list of diverse wines and cheeses are offered, which encourages guests
that have a great experience to return a different week and try all new
pairings.
This year, Tolosa has also added another option in the Heritage
Room, alongside the pairings. Guests can purchase a flight of reserve
wine tastings, including limited-production varietals, barrel select and
library wines. The reserve tasting will be $10 for the public and
complimentary to Tolosa Heritage Society Members.
Tolosa’s Wine and Cheese Pairings are located in the Heritage Room
at 4910 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo. The pairings began June 7th,
and last through September 27th, 2008. Guests can arrive anytime
between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the pairing. Reservations are not
required, but recommended for parties of six or more. Cost is $20 for
the public or $15 for Heritage Society Members. For questions or
reservations, contact John Shakley at (805) 782-0500 ext. 10 or
jshakley@tolosawinery.com.
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The Syrah Suite includes bath and walk in closet. It has a lounge
area with love seat, coffee table, wall table and vanity mirror, and a
queen-sized, oiled bronze European-style bed.
Bordeaux Suite – the largest accommodation includes a soaking tub
with a picture window looking east, out over vineyards, to the
mountains on the horizon.
The Logia
The Logia overlooks the south lawn, pool area and the distant hori-
zons. These adjacent rooms, which can comfortably seat 20 guests,
are available for special functions. Just tell them what you have in
mind. Just outside the Logia and dining room is a large terrace and
more than a acre of lawn and gardens, perfect for an outdoor event.
The staff is well connected with all local catering services, and can
help you plan your special event there.
Make your special event a memorable occasion! Whatever your
needs, the romantic indoor/al fresco dining area is available for private
functions. Assistance with planning and catering is also available to
suit your needs. Villa Valdemosa can cater to parties of up to 50.
Escape to the exclusive Paso Robles bed and breakfast inn at 2552
Old Grove Lane. Make Villa Valdemosa your favorite lodging for your
next central California experience. For more information or reserva-
tions, call (805) 237-2370, email tomr1000@yahoo.com or visit the
website at www.valdemosa.com.
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PREFERRED RESTAURANTS
C AY U C O S
NOVO RESTAURANT
Located on Higuera
Street with its patio
sitting luxuriously HOPPE’S GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOP
The most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the
above San Luis Creek, Central Coast. Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppe’s seasonally
Novo restaurant is inspired menu, hand-selected wine list with a beautiful garden
fusion cuisine with a and historical setting. Offering a wide range of menu items -
from wild game to prime meats and vegetarian/vegan items.
local heart that has
78 N. Ocean Avenue • Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm
captivated this Central
www.hoppesbistro.com • 805.995.1006
Coast town.
The menu is a stunning blend of flavors from around the world
with a focus on Asian and South American fusions. Chef Justin
Gabbert has teamed with owner Robin Covey to create a Tapas
selection along with a few large plate items that are a blend of SAN LUIS OBISPO
local ingredients with international flare. The menu at Novo does
change with the seasons, usually summer and winter and
depending on the local farmer’s market. “I’m probably the biggest
buyer at the SLO Farmer’s Market. We spend about $40,000 a MAMA'S MEATBALL
year there,” says Covey. “The local produce here is astounding.” Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering
The wine list at Novo, a Portuguese word meaning “new,” is Mama's Meatball has specialized in
creating seasonal menus by using only
large and features a vast selection of local Central Coast wines.
the finest and freshest ingredients.
Seating more than 160 people, if necessary, the large patio, the 570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135
inside dining room and the basement dining room are all simple www.mamasmeatball.com
and stylish with inviting warm colors and intimate settings. The 805-544-0861
building itself is one of the original San Luis Obispo turn-of-the-
century brick structures with a full-sized basement and hardwood
floors.
Novo has been in San Luis Obispo for five years, but every dish NOVO RESTAURANT
is as fresh and new as its first serving. A knowledgeable wait staff NOVO’s international flavors are the leading ingre-
that pays attention to customer service, a focus on fresh local dients in an exotic dining experience. Brazilian,
ingredients, local wines and Central Coast hospitality, have made Mediterranean and Asian flavors awaken the
senses. In house roasted spices for curries,
Novo a true destination for dining. mixtures and marinades balanced with crisp,
Novo is open daily from 11 a.m. For more information, call seasonal vegetables and savory meats. Explore.
(805) 543-3986 or visit the website at www.novorestaurant.com. 726 Higuera Street • Open Daily from 11am
805-543-3986 • www.novorestaurant.com
PA S O R O B L E S CAMBRIA
ROBIN'S RESTAURANT
Mon-Thu: 6am to 8pm • Fri: 6am to 10pm Located in the historic east village of Cambria, in a
Sat: 7am to 10pm • Sun: 8am to 4pm charming vintage home, Robin’s has been delighting locals
Corner of 12th & Riverside in the Granary Building & visitors with a fresh eclectic quality menu of international
(805) 237-2722 • www.cafevio.biz foods and gracious service for 24 years. We also have a
beautiful garden for small weddings & special events.
Downtown Paso’s first and only internet cafe with free WiFi. We serve fine local wines, gourmet coffees,
espresso, teas, smoothies, soups, sandwiches and pastries. Enjoy our new Western & Wine Art Gallery Open daily from 11am. Sunday Brunch specials &
with a glass of wine and a small plate of delicacies, chill out in our cozy and comfortable living room monthly Prix Fixe dinners. Mother’s Day Brunch.
atmosphere, or relax outside in our patio under an umbrella. 4095 Burton Dr. • www.robinsrestaurant.com • (805) 927-5007
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BAILEYANA / tangent
Baileyana and tangent winemaker, Christian Roguenant, was born fermentation and for aging. Roguenant is also pleased with the
to wine. A native of the Burgundy region of France who grew up esthetics of the winery. “The windows let in a lot of natural light,” he
among the vineyards, he decided early on to become a winemaker. His says. “Although the wine never sees the light, the people do and that
studies at the University of Dijon focused on enology and winemaking makes the winery a very pleasant place to work.”
and included graduate coursework in wine marketing. This education Adjacent to the winery, the newly producing Firepeak Vineyard is
served him well as he traveled the world to make wine on five conti- planted with carefully chosen clones and rootstocks, and is the jewel
nents. Included in his experience were fifteen years with Champagne of the Edna Valley. “This vineyard allows me to achieve my goal: to
Deutz, one of the premier Champagne houses in France and service as make the wine as true to the varietal as possible,” Roguenant confirms.
a consultant to wineries around the world. His travels took him to “My philosophy of winemaking is this: give me rough but nice
wineries in Argentina, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Korea diamonds; my job is to polish without scratching them.” He enjoys
(where he made sparkling wine for the 1988 Olympics) and finally to selecting from the hand-picked fruit for the Baileyana and tangent
the Central Coast of California. “Where better to first make wines, most of it from the estate Firepeak and Paragon Vineyards. “My
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir than Burgundy; or Sauvignon Blanc than passion and desire is to make better wine every year. A winemaker is
New Zealand, or Syrah than the North Rhône?” smiles Roguenant. “I the greatest critic about his own wine – always striving to get closer to
have been very fortunate,” he continues, “I have learned so much from perfection.”
so many winemakers and experiences!” A judge for numerous wine competitions, Roguenant enjoys
When the Niven family, owners of Baileyana and tangent, the camaraderie of his peers. “I continue to learn so much,
decided to build a new winery in 1998 they gave a blank slate consulting with other winemakers – here in California and
to Roguenant to design the winery of his dreams. His gracious, around the world. I enjoy so many wonderful friendships!”
light-filled design is state of the art and elegantly functional. He would welcome the opportunity to spend some time
Red wines are fermented in the classic Burgundian method in with his life-long hobby, photography. For
numerous small, open-top fermen- now, he contents himself with taking
tors. This compact system allows pictures of his wife Lois and their
for gentle punch down of the caps young son Blake.
as the wine ferments and enables Winemaker Baileyana and tangent wines are
Roguenant to keep each lot sepa- Christian available for tasting at the historic Inde-
rate by clone, vineyard block, Roguenant pendence Schoolhouse on Orcutt Road
yeast trial or whatever he chooses. in the Edna Valley. More information
Three individually climate- can be found by calling the tasting
controlled barrel cellars are avail- room at (805) 269-8200 or at
able to Roguenant for completing www.baileyana-tangent.com .
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SYLVESTER WINERY
Summer Event Series Kicks Off at New Event Center
Long considered one of Paso Robles’ best built in 1995. These classic railcars are the
kept secrets among locals, Sylvester is open back drop for Sylvester’s new park and event
daily and still offers free tasting. The tasting center. The park is mainly used as picnic
room doubles as a gourmet foods shop, grounds for visitors. The completion of this
housing one of the Central Coast’s best selec- new park has prompted the winery to start a
tions of gourmet meats and cheeses. For the Summer Sunset Event Series. The series kicks
cheese enthusiast gourmet cheese pairing is off in the new wine park on June 28th with
offered daily. While Sylvester is known for its the first annual Karaoke Night featuring DJ
collection of reasonably priced everyday Brian. This event will be complimentary to
drinking wines, the tasting room features the the public and will be held from 5:30 p.m.
reserve labels; Kiara Reserve and Le Vigne di until 8:30 p.m. The second event in the series
San Domenico, named after Sylvester’s two will be Reggae Night featuring a live reggae
grandchildren, Kiara and Domenic. They band. Cost for the show is $25 per person
offer a wide range of wines to suit every and will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The
possible palate. Kiara Reserve the premium final event is Open Mic Night open to local
selection of wines, is best described as full of performers. This night will be complimentary
rich fruit aromas combined with vivid color to the public and will go from 5:30 to 8:30
and robust body. Le Vigne di San Domenico p.m. as well.
is the pinnacle of their production. Only Sylvester Vineyards & Winery is located at
limited quantities of the most intense and 5115 Buena Vista Drive in Paso Robles, just
complex wines are hand selected by the wine- four miles off the hustle and bustle of
makers to be bottled for this label. The winemakers emphasize the importance Highway 46 East.
The tasting room sits on a 400-acre ranch, of quality fruit to produce quality wines.
purchased by Sylvester Feichtinger in 1960. 2008 has been a year of great changes at Upcoming events at Sylvester Winery
The property, apart from being home to a Sylvester Winery. A new event center has • June 28 – Karaoke 5:30pm - 8:30pm
wide variety of animals such as Haflinger been put in place in front of the three vintage • July 26 – Reggae Night
horses and miniature donkeys, has 100 acres Pullman train cars that have been amongst • August 16 – Open Mic Night
of pistachio trees and 200 acres of grapes. the vineyards since before the winery was
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Tasting bar
premium tasting rooms, tasting experience
on Friday, Saturday,
features gifts,
wine accessories all within walking Sunday and by appointment.
We also feature art work by world-renowned
and
artist Jean-Pierre de Rothschild.
picnic supplies. distance of one another. 1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles
Open Daily 11-7 | 739 12th St, Paso Robles
877-759-WINE | www.arroyorobles.com
Each of these boutique 805-237-7525
Daily 11:30-6 or by appointment
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Thursday-Monday 11-5pm
2750 Old Grove Lane, Paso Robles
805-237-9231 | www.stillwatersvineyards.com
Fine Wine…
Friendl y P eo ple
Open Daily 11-5
4295 Union Road
805-237-8884
www.riosecowine.com
B & E VINEYARDS
Our vineyard has been in since the
late ’80s. B & E Vineyard is a FALCON NEST
small family owned winery. VINEYARD & WINERY
Family owned and operated vineyard and winery
We invite you come and taste our
specializing in handcrafted wines with intense
wines in the B & E Saloon that colors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the true
overlooks the vineyard. Italian tradition with food and wine pairing,
salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pâté,
imported pasta, specialty items and the finest pasta
Daily 11am-5pm sauces. Food available daily.
10000 Creston Road, Paso Robles
805-238-4815 Open Daily 10am-7:30pm
www.bevineyard.com 5185 Union Road, Paso Robles
805-226-0227 | www.falconnestwine.com
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hen Tom and Carol Hinkle first glimpsed the site where they Along with assistant winemaker Eric Bauer (who pitched for Hinkle at
would eventually establish Rio Seco Vineyard and Winery, Cal Poly during the early 1970s), Hinkle began crafting single-varietal
they both thought the same thing: It was a mess. wines along with blends with baseball-themed labels – Clubhouse Red
They saw more than a dozen or so abandoned cars, remnants of a and the Rio Seco Vineyard Paso Robles MVP Reserve Red Table Wine.
charred home, and chicken and pig pens. Then there were the bullet Hinkle scouts his grapes the same way he eyes ballplayers, looking
holes piercing the walls of an old barn where authorities had busted for nuances that distinguish great fruit from good fruit. Like most
one of the area’s largest marijuana-growing rings. good winemakers, Hinkle believes quality wines are “made” in the
But as a professional baseball scout with more than 25 years expe- vineyards.
rience, Tom Hinkle has developed his ability to witness potential that Once harvest is complete and the grapes are crushed, he isn’t one
others might overlook. to tinker.
“He could look past the mess, to the site, and saw the promise and “Start with good fruit (and) keep it simple” is the philosophy that
so many possibilities,” Carol Hinkle said of her husband. guides his winemaking, said Hinkle.
That promise has been kept. “The hard part of this business is farming,” he said while walking
Despite a schedule that keeps him on the road much of the year, through the vineyard on a recent postcard-perfect morning. “We really
Hinkle and his wife, a retired schoolteacher, have developed Rio Seco work to get quality fruit.”
into a respected winery that produces about 4,000 cases annually. Rio Seco’s red wines spend up to 24 months in the barrel, then
Thirty of the ranch’s 64 acres are planted, with a little more than half another eight months to a year in the bottle, before their release.
growing Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Cabernet Franc. Hinkle Road trips provide Hinkle with plenty of time to mull ideas for the
said after much investigation, he also decided to plant Roussanne and winery.
Viognier as the winery’s white varietals. Rio Seco’s blend of Viognier “Tom’s an idea guy,” said Carol.
and Orange Muscat is playfully named “Rio Vio.” For the baseball scout, it’s all about the fundamentals: Good food,
The Hinkles, who live a few miles south of Paso Robles in Atas- good wine, good friends, all coming together in a beautiful spot.
cadero, knew they wanted to stay in San Luis Obispo County even Tasting room hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through
after Tom left his job in 1980 as assistant coach for the Cal Poly base- Monday. You can find Rio Seco Vineyards and Winery at 4295 Union
ball team to become a scout. Hinkle, an All-American catcher signed Road. Exit Highway 101 at Highway 46 East and travel about two
in 1963 by the Detroit Tigers, is responsible for recruiting future Hall miles to Union Road and turn right. Make an immediate left and the
of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith to Cal Poly. winery is about two miles down the road. Call (805) 237-8884 or visit
Some sound investments enabled the couple to buy the 64-acre www.riosecowine.com for more information.
spread on Paso Robles’ east side overlooking a dry creek (hence, Rio
Seco) in 1996. The site had been used to make a B-movie called “The
Junkman,” which Hinkle said is why so many beat-up cars littered the CASS VINEYARDS
grounds. Visit us at our café style tasting room and sample your favorite Rhône
wines, paired with samples of select gourmet cheese, paté and specialty
They were bonded in 1998 and their initial vintages were made foods. Our Chef’s Pantry offers an array of choices for an impromptu
under the direction of a consulting winemaker. But in 2000, the picnic indoors or out. We also offer a lunch menu prepared by our
Chef Brandon McPartlan seven days a week.
Hinkles purchased winemaking equipment from Pesenti Winery
Open Monday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-6pm
when it was sold to Turley Cellars. The decision to buy the equip- 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles
ment, instead of paying a consulting winemaker, was empowering, 805-239-1730 | www.casswines.com
CHATEAU MARGENE
A micro winery specializing in the production of small lots of
luxury, handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Margene
produces 3,000 cases per year and focuses on viticulture and
winemaking practices that offer maximum expression of the
Paso Robles terrior. Come enjoy the wines and picnic on the
deck or under the oaks.
Enjoy the beauty of gently rolling hills in the Paso Robles Open Saturday-Sunday Noon-5pm
countryside and discover some of the newest and By advanced appointment on Fridays
4385 La Panza Road, Creston, CA
most exciting wineries on California’s Central Coast. 805-238-2321 | www.chateaumargene.com
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wine critics led to a “cabernetization” of all red varieties – through KVV tasting room, open 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily at 5230
their “bigger and blacker is better” message. Tepusquet Road in Santa Maria. For directions, call (805)-938-7896
“At the same time, newer Dijon clones of Pinot Noir have been or go to www.volkwines.com/find_us/.
selected for their ability to reach maturity in cooler climates. These If you can’t make it to Santa Maria, the next best thing is joining
create riper wines with more color extraction than the old standard The Cellar Door Club, which – unlike most wine clubs – allows
clones, like Martini and Pommard, leading to the increased availability members the choice of either selecting the wines they wish to receive,
of big Pinots,” he said. or allowing Ken to pre-select wines delivered directly to their door.
The movie “Sideways,” in which two wine lovers taste their way They do caution prospective members that the club may not be for
through Santa Barbara County vineyards, has also contributed to a everyone, since it is structured to appeal to the computer-savvy adult
more robust interest in Pinot. “This is all great. However, consumers are who enjoys interacting and communicating via the Web.
not being availed of as many wines made in the lovely, delicate style of Members receive four bottles shipped four times a year – March,
Pinot Noir that many of us enjoy making and drinking,” he said. June, September and November. Members also receive 20 percent off
Wine drinkers in search of this less-extracted style of Pinot Noir all wine purchases and KVV merchandise, invitations to pre-release
might enjoy KVV’s 2006 change to 2005 Santa Maria Cuvee, a deeply parties and complimentary tasting for themselves and three guests.
pigmented wine displays aromas of ripe, red fruits, toasted oak and
Asian spices. You can sample this delicate beauty and many others at
the KVV. You can sample this delicate beauty and many others at the
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2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X 6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X
★ Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 10-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 800-676-1232 X X X ★ Donati Family Vineyard – Templeton Daily 11am-5pm ★ J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Daily
Corner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X 4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 12-5 X X
AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5 ★ J. Paul Rosilez – Cambria Mo-Th Su 11-5
3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X 734 Main St, Ste C; 805-927-5110 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X
★ Anglim Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6
740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 Su 12-6 & By Appt X X Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton By
4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X 5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Appt X X
★ Arroyo Robles – Paso Robles Daily
739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily
1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 X X 1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X
★ B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su By
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 Appt X X Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily
3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X 11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X
★ Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By Appt. &
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X ★ Eberle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Kukkula – Templeton By
3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-6 X X X 9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt
Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X ★ Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Th-Mo L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4
1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X 2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X
★ Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X ★ EOS Estate Winery – Paso Robles Daily Laura’s Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 X X
Black Hand – San Miguel By
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X ★ Falcon Nest Winery– Paso Robles Daily Le Cuvier – Paso Robles By Appt,
5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only
Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
Firestone Vineyard Paso – Paso Robles By Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X
2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 Daily 10-5 Appt X X 3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X
Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo
Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By ★ Locatelli Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X
8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt 8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles
Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X
Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526 4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X
★ Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 11-6 X X
1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt 5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X
★ Castoro Cellars – Templeton Daily Garretson Wine Co. – Paso Robles Daily Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X 2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-239-2074 11-5 X X 2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X
★ Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30 Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By McClean Vineyards – Templeton By
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt 4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt
Changala Winery – Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By ★ Grey Wolf Cellars– Paso Robles Daily Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X 7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X
★ Chateau Margene – Creston Sa-Su ★ Halter Ranch Vnyd– Paso Robles Th-Mo ★ Midlife Crisis – Paso Robles Th-Mo
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6 X X 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X 1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X
Christian Lazo – San Miguel Sa-Su ★ Hansen Vineyard– Templeton Daily Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5 X X 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X 2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X
Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Harmony Cellars– Harmony Daily ★ Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su
8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X 4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X
Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily ★ Hearthstone Tasting Room – Paso Robles Moonstone Cellars – Cambria Th-Mo
1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X 1244 Pine St, Ste A; 805 237-8730 Th-Mo 10:30-6 X X 801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X
★ D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-7 Hice Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su
710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 Closed Tu-We X X 821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12-5 3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X
Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X 2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-828-5906 11-5 7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X
Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles Daily ★ Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12-4 X X 2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X 7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X
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★ Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily ★ San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles Venteux Vineyards – Templeton Fr-Su
1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 11:30-6 X X 7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X 1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X
Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Th-Mo Scott Aaron – Templeton Sa-Su Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By
1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 12-7 X X 422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X 2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X
Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By ★ Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5 ★ Vihuela Winery – Paso Robles Th-Sa 11-8
70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X 5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X 1307 Park St; 805 835-4304 Su & Mo 11-4 X X
★ Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily ★ Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X 2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X
★ Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles ★ Silver Stone – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7 ★ Vina Robles – Paso Robles Daily
2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X 827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Fr-Sa 12-8 Su 11-4 X X 3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X X
★ Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Robles Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By VinFuzion – Paso Robles We-Su
1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5 X X 1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0208 11-5:30 X X
★ Pianetta – Paso Robles Su-Mo-Th: 12-6pm Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5 Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-5
829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X X 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X
Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles Daily
2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X 7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 11-5 X X
Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By ★ Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily
18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X
Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily
13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X
Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su ★ Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5 X X X 138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X
Rainbows End Winery – San Miguel By Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily York Mountain – Templeton Daily
8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt X X 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X 7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X
★ Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X 870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt 1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X
ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su
RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos Fr-Su Thacker Winery– Paso Robles Opening in
3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X
36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X X 8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 June '08 X X
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RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su
7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt 2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X ★ Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su
2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-6 X X
★ Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X X 8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X SAN LUIS OBISPO
Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X 415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X
★ Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Th-Su Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily Aron Hill Vineyards – Morro Bay Th-Su
8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 11-5 X X 2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X 845 Embarcadero Rd, Suite F; 805-610-5751 12-5 X X
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★ Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis ObispoDaily S A N TA M A R I A / F O X E N C A N Y O N Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X
Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su
Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily 400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X
Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily
Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su 448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X 2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X X
Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By
★ Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X
Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily
Domaine Alfred – San Luis Obispo Daily 5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X X
Chimere – Santa Maria By
Edna Valley Vnyd – San Luis Obispo Daily 217 North Russell; 805-310-1148 Appt Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X X
★ Costa de Oro – Santa Maria Daily
Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily 1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X ★ Carina Cellars – Los Olivos Daily
1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 11-5 X X Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily 2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X
Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo 3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-VINE 10-5:30 X X X Consilience – Los Olivos Daily
2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X
★ Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Daily 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
Morovino – Avila Beach Th-Mo 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily
550 1st St; 805-627-1443 12-5 X X Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily 2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X
Ortman Family – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-473-9463 10-5 X X Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
★ Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By 2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X
Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo 5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt ★ KennethVolk Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X X
Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5 Koehler – Los Olivos Daily 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
★ Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily 2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Sextant Wines – San Luis Obispo Daily 2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE 11-5 X X Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang) 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Shadow Canyon Cellars – San Luis Obispo 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
956 Monterey Street; 805-781-0862 Th-Su 12-7 X X Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X Koehler – Los Olivos Daily
2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt X Riverbench Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X
★ Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt
★ Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X
9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X
Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9 Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos
1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
★ Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X LOS OLIVOS 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
★ Wood Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily ★ Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
136 Bridge St; 805-489-9663 11-5 X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X
Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Th-Su Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X 2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X X
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Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos S O LVA N G ★ Stolpman Vineyard – Solvang Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X
★ Badge Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X ★ Trio – Solvang Th-Su 11-5
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 or By Appt X X
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Daily 11-5
Tre Anelli – Los Olivos Daily Tasting room for Badge Wines, DiBruno & Curran Wines
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 Closed Wed X X
2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm
Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang 467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 X X
Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X
2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X ★ Vigna Ladonna – Solvang Daily
Cabana Cellars/Wandering Dog Wine Bar – Solvang 1608 Copenhagen, 805-693-WINE 12-7ish X X
Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 We-Mo 11-8ish X X
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X S A N TA Y N E Z
Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang
Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily
2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X 1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X
3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily ★ Curran Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang
Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X 1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X
3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X X
L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N ★ DiBruno – at Trio Tastings, Solvang Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Th-Su 11-5 or By Appt X X 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X
Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily
7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-5 X X East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X
Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc By
805-736-9957 Appt X X Honeywood/Olde Mission Wine Co. Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X
5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X 1539 Mission Dr, #A & B, Solvang Su-Th 9:30-5:30
Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
805-686-9323 Fr-Sa 9:30-6:30 X X 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X
Casa Cassara – Buellton We-Mo
291 Valley St; 805-686-5159 11-5 X X Jorian Hill – Solvang By Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Daily
1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 10-5 X X
Clos Pepe – Lompoc By
4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt Lincourt Winery – Solvang Daily Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily
Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 530-756-4550 Th-Sa 11-4 X X Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo S A N TA B A R B A R A
Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X
Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X
Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By 1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X Coquelicot – at Intermezzo in Santa Barbara
805-686-0850 Appt 813 Anacapa St; 805-996-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X X
Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily
Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 11-5 X X
Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang
Huber Vineyards – Lompoc By 1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7:30
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa 11-8 Su 11-7 X X
Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang
Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By 1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X Kalyra Winery – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7
2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791 Appt 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa-Su 12-8 X X
Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily
Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X
6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily
Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 Summer
1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X End of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X X
Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily
Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-5
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X 1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X X 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X X
Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily Oreana Winery – (formally Cellar 205) Santa Barbara
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
Sanford Winery – Lompoc Daily Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 11-4 X X 800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X 36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-965-0956 12-4 X X
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