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NINER

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THE ORIGIN

ROADHOUS

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HUNT CELLARS

PREFERRED

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WILD

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WINE

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WINERY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS | WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH aUGUsT 2012 | issUe 7, volUm

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ON THE COVER

BY BreTTe aNN WomaCk

Laetitia Winery is home to one of the Central Coasts most popular wine tas

destinations; and is equally known for its first-class estate vineyards. While mo

wine grapes in the Arroyo Grande Valley of the Central Coast are harvested in t

fall; Laetitia Winery begins picking select Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot N

grapes from their vineyards this month. These grapes are picked early to ensure

lower brix, or sugar level and higher acidity which is ideal for California sparkl

wine made in the mthode champenoise. Immediately after the grapes are

harvested, they are pressed and fermented just like a still wine. Laetitia uses a

unique European style wooden basket press called a Coquard. When the wine

aged and blended to the winemakers preference, sugar and yeast is added to st

another fermentation, and the wine is bottled. The yeast eat the added sugar an

produce the lovely little bubbles for which Laetitias sparkling is so well known

After the yeast die, the wine continues to age in the bottle and the yeast sedimeslowly adds richness and complexity to the wine. After aging, the wine is riddle

or turned slightly and slowly, over time to move the yeast to the neck of the

bottle. Once all the yeast has settled in the neck of the bottle, the neck is frozen

and the yeast is removed this practice is known as disgorging. To fill the spac

which is left by the removed yeast a dosage is inserted. This often also adds a h

of sweetness to the wine. Laetitias typical dosage is 12ml at 75% sugar which

translates into 1.2% residual sugar in the bottle. The cork is inserted and toppe

with a cage for protection, and after a few months (or years depending on the

bottle) the wine is ready to drink!

While all sparkling wine made outside of the area cannot be called

LAETITIA ESTATE

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Champagne, the traditional method of achieving fine bubbles in the

wine can be practiced in viticultural regions around the world. The

process is tedious and difficult but other methods of makingsparkling wine cannot produce the same flavor profile and quality as

with mthode champenoise. Laetitia has been producing their

sparkling wine in this method since its inception by Maison Deutz in

1982 and today, the winery remains one of Californias most beloved

producers of bubbles. Current offerings include the 2009 Brut de

Blancs which is made solely from white grapes and offers bright, crisp

flavors. A Central Coast favorite, the 2007 Brut Ros, made with both

red and white grapes, has a beautiful salmon color and elegant floral

notes. Cuve M was developed at the turn of the century to

showcase Laetitias reserve sparkling wine. The 2007 vintage is

creamy and rich with extra fine bubbles and hints of apple pie.

Laetitia Winery welcomes guests to learn more about making theirfamous sparkling wine on August 25th (check with Laetitia to

confirm, nature is not always cooperative during harvest!) with a

demonstration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests are encouraged to get

dirty by stomping grapes in the Coquard presses. Afterward,

participants, and all others that would like to join, are welcome to

bring a picnic, grab a bottle of sparkling and enjoy live music from

1 to 4 p.m. Laetitias tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5

p.m. and serves samples of their selection of sparklers, along with

their delicious still wines. For more information, visit the website at

www.LaetitiaWine.com.

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NINER WINE ESTATESBY BreTTe aNN WomaCk

Summer is an exciting time at Niner Wine Estates. The pla

life in front of the hospitality center including the white

meidiland roses, olive trees and fragrant provence lavender

all in full bloom; as is the beautiful surrounding Heart Hill

Vineyard. The flora must have gotten word that Niner Wine

Estates is planning on welcoming guests throughout the next

several weeks during their summer events.

Live and Local Saturday is held on select Saturdays from

4 p.m. and features a different local musician. Guests are able

enjoy the spacious and well-appointed outdoor patio space, w

overlooks the demonstration winery and Heart Hill Vineyard

while sipping on Niner Wine Estates wine and enjoying the l

music. Upcoming musicians include Jordan Traub, Vance Fah

and Matt Clark. Wines are available to purchase by the glass

during these events.Summer in Paso Robles is often represented by the bounty

fresh local produce which residents are blessed to enjoy. Nine

Wine Estates is celebrating by hosting a Farm to Fork style

Cooking Class with Thomas Hill Organics on August 25th. G

will meet at the Hospitality Center at 9 a.m. and hop on the

Niner Bus to trek over to Thomas Hills organic farm for a to

with owners, Debbie and Joe Thomas. After gathering plenty

produce, guests head back to the Niner Wine Estates kitchen

hands-on cooking class with Thomas Hill Organics Executive

Chef, Julie Simon. They will learn to prepare an elegant lunch

featuring the farm fresh ingredients, including stone fruits an

heirloom tomatoes.

When developing the Hospitality Center several years ago

and Dick Niner knew that they would include a state-of-the-

restaurant grade, demonstration kitchen in the plans. The Ni

having traveled around the world, are enamored by the

relationship between wine and food, which seems to be univ

and wanted to share their experience with residents and visit

Paso Robles. James Beard award-nominee and semi-finalist, C

Jeff Drew, is Niner Wine Estates guest chef for the Harvest W

Dinner on Friday, October 19th. Currently, Jeff is the Executi

Chef at Snake River Grill in Jackson Hole, WY. Jeff graduated

the Culinary Institute of America before developing hisSouthwestern cuisine all over the country. In 2010, he was

nominated for Best Chef: Northwest at the James Beard Aw

Jeff has been featured on television and in national publicatio

such as The Food Network and The New York Times. The m

sounds truly delectable featuring dishes such as grapevine sm

Idaho trout and buffalo carpaccio. Each of the six courses is p

with a Niner Wine Estates wine. Join the Niners and winemak

Amanda Cramer in savoring this one of a kind feast.

For more information about Niner Wine Estates summer

events and to make reservations, visit www.ninerwine.com.

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Join Transitions-Mental Health Association (TMHA) for a day of grill and grape

mastery on the historic Filipponi Ranch, Saturday, August 11th from 1 to 4 p.m. a

1850 Calle Joaquin in San Luis Obispo. Celebrating the fifth year of this lively

competition, the SLO Wine and Grill Affair promises to be fun for all.

Filipponi Ranch Cellars, Clesi Wines, Salisbury Vineyards, Tolosa Winery, Cal P

Wines and other local San Luis Obispo County wineries will create delectable bitesignature grilled dishes paired with their own, select wines. Central Coast Brewing

will have their beer truck on site as well.

Attendees will treated to live music by The Mother Corn Shuckers; native plan

and gardening items from Growing Grounds Downtown; and gourmet samples fro

local vendors including Bella Pops, The California Bee Company, Chaparral Garde

and Tiber Canyon Ranch. Attendees will also have the option to purchase bottles o

their favorite wine at the event store. Parking is free. A shuttle will be available.

A panel of local celebrity judges will be on hand to pick the best food and wine

pairing including Katy Budge, food writer for The Tribune; Kathy Hardesty, food a

wine columnist for New Times; Teri Bayus, food and film critic for Tolosa Press an

Michael Gunther, founder/managing partner of Collaboration, LLC.

Proceeds from this event support mental health in our community through the

work of Transitions-Mental Health Association. TMHA is a nonprofit organization

dedicated to eliminating stigma and promoting recovery and wellness for people w

mental illness through work, housing, community and family support services.

TMHA operates 27 programs at over 35 locations that reach more than 2,000 peop

and 1,500 families in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. The emphasis

TMHAs many services is to teach vital independent living skills and build a

framework for community re-entry through personal empowerment and hands on

experience. For more than 30 years, TMHA has been dedicated to providing hous

employment, case management and life-skills support to teens and adults with

mental illness; and support, resources and education for their loved ones.

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HUNT CELLARSBY BreTTe aNN WomaCk

As most winemakers will tell you, quality wine is made in the vineyard. Hunt Cellars,

known for producing memorable wines with high acclaim, harvests grapes from the Hu

Familys estate vineyard in Paso Robles off of Highway 41. The vineyard is located on 550

acres with elevations ranging from 1550 to 2200 feet and with multiple unique microclim

and soil types. The Hunt Family named the property, Destiny Vineyard, in honor of their

daughter.

To taste wines from this expansive estate, guests are encouraged to visit the Hunt Cella

tasting room conveniently located just off Highway 46 on Oakdale Road. The tasting roomopen daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and features a regular tasting menu for $5 and a rese

tasting menu for $10. Owner and Winemaker David Hunt focuses on making wines whic

contribute to wonderful experiences. Each wine is carefully crafted to reflect the terroir of

fantastic vineyard from which it is made.

Critics have become aware of the superiority of Hunt Cellars, awarding several of the

wines with incredibly high scores. The 2005 and 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, with a 96 po

score, has unyielding structure with underling notes of dark cherries. Hunts 2006 Que Si

Syrah (a blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah and a bit of Zinfandel) is a fan favorite and is also a 9

point winner. Another winner is the 2009 Pinot Noir, Imagine garnering 96 points on it

first release. Wow!

Hunt Cellars has one of the most extensive selections of Port-style wines in Paso Roble

The 2005 Sauvignon Blanc Port is lovely, its just sweet enough for dessert but with enoug

acidity to enjoy as an aperitif. The 2000 Tawny, Oldie But Goodie was selected as Editor

Choice in Wine Enthusiast, rated 93 points, as well as receiving 96 points from Food and

Beverage magazine.

Noticeably, there is a reoccurring musical theme in the names of many of Hunt Cellars

wines. A musician himself, David Hunt often graces guests in the tasting room or during

special events with beautiful melodies on his white baby grand piano. During Paso Roble

Harvest Celebration, Hunt Cellars will host a six-course gourmet meal, perfectly paired w

wine, followed by David Hunt performing songs from his latest record, Rhapsody in Red

which is available for purchase in the tasting room and iTunes. For more information abo

Hunt Cellars vineyard, wines, tasting room and events, visit huntcellars.com.

PREFERRED TASTING ROOM

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WINE COUNTRY DINING

One pretty reliable way to find out just how good the foodat a local restaurant is, is to ask somebody in the restaurantbusiness. Ask a bartender, a waiter, anyone in fact, whatthey think of Mamas meatballs in San Luis Obispo and theirlips begin to quiver, their eyes roll towards the heavens, theysigh; that is how good Mamas Meatball is.

Set in a small courtyard off of one of the towns mainstreets, in a place called the Old Creamery, Mamas Meatballis actually divided in two. On the right is the take-out wherepeople line up to get their orders of meatballs and more. Tothe left, fronted by a huge-trunked tree and

a water fountain, is the intimate restaurantwith its mural of the Mediterranean acrossthe back.

Meatballs aside, the restaurant, underowner and chef Nicola Allegretta, offers awide range of authentic Italian dishes,many of them now available in smallersizes as well, a bow to the economy andhis customers wishes. Among them arehalf a dozen soups, a long list of salads(including grilled salmon and a refreshing

pear andgorgonzola), somewonderful antipastochoices, both hotand cold paninis(including, ofcourse, one madewith meatballs),more pasta dishes

than there isspace here toshare (though tRavioli di Polloall Vodka homemaderavioli filled wichicken andserved in a vodsauce cannot unmentioned).

There is also a heady selection of meat anfish dishes as well as any number oftraditional and specialty pizzas (nowavailable in two sizes) and some far too-tempting desserts.

Mamas Meatball currently has twolocations. The original is in the OldCreamery plaza at 570 Higuera Street, SanLuis Obispo, (805) 544-0861. MamasMeatball is also available for yourconvenience in the south county at 325

Pier Avenue by the entrance of the Pismo Beach Dunes(805) 473-2383. Hours of operation are Tuesday toSunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 10 p.mclosed on Mondays.

You can order online at www.mamasmeatball.com.And, dont forget they deliver!

They also have very popular catering services, whichwork with groups (including weddings) ofevery type and size. Call for details.

Mamas Meatball




Clautiere Vineyard was still in the midst of

celebrating their win as Best Bordeaux Blend

at this years prestigious Critics Challenge

International Wine Competition in San Diego,

when even more good news arrived

announcing the 2007 BDX had also been

awarded a Gold Medal at the 2012 Los

Angeles International Wine & Spirits

Competition, with an over-all score of 94. The

double-win brought new meaning to the term

Win-Win Situation.

Detailing the complicated Critics

Challenge awards process, Felicia Forbes,

Critics Challenge Competition Coordinator

explained; First, the wines are awarded a

medal: Silver, Gold or Platinum, with

Platinum being the highest. Then, in theSweepstakes Voting the Platinum winners

are voted on for Best of Category and Best

of Show awards. Your 2007 Clautiere BDX

was a Platinum Winner, then further elevated to Best Bordeaux

Blend, Congratulations! There were a total of 34 Bordeaux blends

entered in the 2012 Critics Challenge, ranging in price from $7.99

to $95. Of those 34 wines, the 2007 BDX

was judged Best Bordeaux Blend.

The 73rd annual Los Angeles Internatio

Wine & Spirits was equally competitive wi

more than 3,200 wines judged in May by a

panel of 75 of the worlds leading wine

experts headed by master sommelier Micha

Jordan, honorary chairman of the

competition.

All wine entries are blind-tasted and

carefully evaluated by four-judge panels. A

much discussion, the judges come to

collective decisions using a standard point

system Jordan said. The Gold Medal

winners all must have ratings of 90 points

more. Out of thirty-six award-winning

Bordeaux and Bordeaux Blends, Clautieres2007 Estate BDX scored the second-highes

with a score of 94.

Clautiere Vineyard is dedicated to the

production of premium Rhne, Bordeaux and Port style wines an

100% Estate bottled to ensure the highest quality from grape to

glass. To purchase or pre-order award-winning wines from Clauti

visit www.clautiere.com, call (805) 237-3789 or visit the tasting

room at 1340 Penman Springs Road, Paso Robles.

Clautiere Vineyard Receives Two Prestigious Awards for 2007 Estate BD

Summer Concert Series at Costa de OroFor the Sake of the SongCosta de Oro Winery is sponsoring a series of shows on

selected Saturday afternoons. Barbecued fare and music from

4 to 6 p.m. New wine specials and releases at each event!

Upcoming concerts:

Thomas Leeb, Saturday, August 18th

Hans York, Saturday, September 8th

Wine on Tap at the Tasting Room

Come try the new Wine on Tap! White and red wines are

available for $7 per glass, $5 for wine club members! Growlers

(wine jugs) are available for enjoying at home.Costa De Oro also offers their Gold Coast strawberries, when

in season, along with local produce on the farmers market patio

Gift baskets and wine gift boxes are the perfect hostess gifts

when traveling to visit family and friends. Come see why theyre

called the most unique tasting room on the Central Coast!

Costa de Oro tasting room is located at 1331 Nicholson

Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454. For more information, call

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Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance Are All Fired UpAbout This Very Cool (Climate) Appellation

As the always-predictable morning fog begins to retreat back to

the nearby Pacific Ocean, the iconic barn at Fiddlestix Vineyard

reveals the winegrowers of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA preparing for theirannual celebration. The 2012 Wine & Fire events will celebrate the

very unique characteristics of this cool-climate appellation over the

weekend of August 17-19. The weekend will feature open houses,

special tastings, an educational seminar and the Grand Tasting at the

beautiful and historic La Purisima Mission. Its an especially exciting

time for all of us, states Norm Yost, Chairperson of the Alliance.

The vines will be laden with grapes, and both winemakers and

growers will be in that heightened state of just-before-harvest

excitement. Well definitely be all fired up to celebrate!

The celebration will begin with welcome receptions and tastings

on Friday, August 17th in locations on both the eastern and westernboundaries of the region. Saturday mornings seminar will feature

The Fire Within - Why Winemakers Choose Chardonnay and Pinot

Noir from the Sta. Rita Hills. This in-depth tasting at The Barn at

Fiddlestix will explore and celebrate the two grape stars of the

appellation. Youll hear from ten winemakers and taste along with

them as they explain why they are so passionate about Sta. Rita Hills.

The seminar will be followed by Santa Rita Style BBQ lunch by

local favorite Hitching Post II and seminar panelists will be joined by

fellow winemakers pouring their wines during lunch.

Saturday evening will bring together all of the members of the

Alliance with an evening wine reception in the courtyard of the

historic La Purisima Mission in Lompoc, situated on the outskirts of

the Sta. Rita Hills Appellation. The stunning grounds and historic

buildings lend an exquisite setting to an evening of camaraderie,

fine wines and fire-grilled foods. Member vintners and winemakers

will all be on hand to present their latest releases under the majestic

oaks of the Mission.

A weekend passport is also included, providing VIP access to

wineries and tasting rooms of Alliance members, who will each

be pulling out all the stops for visitors. Guests will have a full rang

events to choose from throughout the weekend as members of theWinegrowers Alliance present open houses, focused tastings and

winery events. A full listing of winery events will be posted on the

Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance website as they are planned.

In order to continue the mission of Wine and Fire as an intimat

event where guests, growers, winemakers and vintners are able to

to know each other, ticket sales will be limited. Tickets for the Fir

Within Seminar at Fiddlestix, which also includes the weekend

passport are $150. Tickets for the Passport plus Saturday evening

Grand Tasting at the La Purisima Mission are $100 per person. An

all-inclusive combination ticket for both Saturday events, Sunday

Open Houses and the three-day weekend passport is available for

$175. Tickets are on sale on the Sta. Rita Hills website, and will be

available on a first-come, first served basis. The website can be fou

at www.staritahills.com. For additional information, please contac

[email protected].

Winery and Grower Members of the Sta. Rita Hills Winegrower

Alliance include Alma Rosa Winery, Ampelos Cellars, Babcock,

Cargasacchi Vineyard, Carr Winery, Clos Pepe, Cold Heaven Cella

DAlfonso-Curran Wines, Dierberg, Dragonette Cellars, Fiddlehead

Cellars, Flying Goat Cellars, Foley Estates Winery, Foxen, Gypsy

Canyon, Hibbits Ranch, Hilliard-Bruce Vineyard, Hitching Post,

Huber Cellars, Ken Brown Wines, Kessler-Haak, La Lomita Vineya

La Montagne, Lafond Winery, Longoria, Liquid Farm, Loring Wine

Company, Moretti, Pali Wine Company, Prodigal, Rancho la Via

Vineyard, Sanford, Sea Smoke Cellars, Seagrape Wine Company,

Siduri, Small Time Wines, Summerland, Sweeney Canyon, Thorn

Transcendence, WALT Wines, Wedell Cellars and Zotovich Vineya

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The Santa Barbara County Vintners Asso-

ciation announces that tickets for the popularCelebration of Harvest festival on October

13 are on sale. In addition to the festival itself,

the accompanying weekend-long celebration

pays tribute to, as well as exhibits, the unpar-

alleled variety of agricultural products grown,

raised and harvested in Santa Barbara County.

Not only is the county a world-renowned

wine growing region but with the abundance

of local produce, livestock and seafood avail-

able, Santa Barbara County has become a

culinary Mecca for those seeking exceptional

food and wine artisans, affirms AssociationExecutive Director Jim Fiolek. Festival atten-

dees can experience a full range of edibles

paired with the latest releases of wine all

grown or raised right here in our county.

The stunning grounds of the Rancho

Sisquoc Winery will provide the perfect

setting for an afternoon of exploring the

wines produced by the 100+ members of the

Santa Barbara County Vintners Association as

well as appetizers provided by dozens

restaurants, caterers and food purveyors. Lmusic provided by soulful songstress Don

Greene and The Roadhouse Daddies and f

artist Jen n General will further enhance

celebratory atmosphere. Another festi

highlight will be a silent auction overflow

with unique large format bottles as well

vertical and library wine collections. Proce

from the auction will benefit People Help

People, an organization that provides supp

to local families in need.

To round out the weekends festivit

plans are in the works for dinners, spetastings, vineyard walks and open hou

hosted at the many tasting rooms and rest

rants throughout Santa Barbara County. B

the Celebration of Harvest festival tickets, a

the Vintners Visa, a four-day passport to

participating wineries, are available for sal

www.sbcountywines.com.

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This family-owned brewery started by Jim and Jaime Dietenhoferof Los Olivos, has been life-long dream in the making. Harnessing

their Bavarian heritage the Dietenhofers wanted to create a craftbrewery in the Santa Ynez Valley that focused on creating the highestquality beer and help add to a growing hop culture in the Central

Coast.

Utilizing the skill sets from award-winning head brewer A.J. Stolland his brew team, Figueroa Mountain Brewing has been able to

create a line-up of seven quality craft beers (soon to be more). Thebrew team has been able to earn multiple medals including three

golds in a very short period of time (open since 2010).

In addition to selling beer in draft and bottles on the open market,Figueroa Mountain Brewery has a tap room that puts the patrons a

few feet away from the brewing action. Complete with a state-of-the-art stainless brewing system, customers can enjoy the pint of beer

that was made in the same room and epitomizes freshness. An expe-

rience that includes live music on Fridays, and a complete food andwine list.

Beer lovers may also enjoy the Fig Mtn Beer truck complete with

taps on the side ready to pour. The truck can be seen at a large listof events throughout the Central Coast. Stay tuned to

www.figmtnbrew.com for more information, or follow them on Face-book: Figueroa Mountain Brewing for the latest news and updates.

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CLAY BROCK & CHRISSY WITTMANNWild Horse WineryBY BreTTe aNN WomaCk

Wild Horse Winery is among the founding wineries here on the Central Coast,

established in 1981. Today, Wild Horse sources fruit from vineyards across the Central

Coast wine appellation, paying homage to the wild mustangs which roamed the land easof the winerys estate. This band of horses inspired the winerys motto which is, Live

Naturally, Enjoy Wildly and, over the years, the winemaking team at Wild Horse has do

just that. Today, the team is made up of Clay Brock, Director of Winemaking, and Chriss

Wittmann, Winemaker. Both Clay and Chrissy are Cal Poly San Luis Obispo alumni and

have extensive Central Coast winemaking experience, essential for the expansive

winemaking duties at Wild Horse Winery. Clay and Chrissy source grapes from upward

fifty vineyards across the Central Coast. Each lot is processed and fermented separately

before the art of blending occurs. The wines reflect the abundant flavor profiles which ar

apparent in several different micro climates across the Central Coast. Each of the wines is

harmoniously balanced, the result of the distinctive art of winemaking. Most wine drinke

will recognize the Wild Horse Chardonnay and Pinot Noir which is distributed througho

the country. Wild Horse Winerys Unbridled series focuses on smaller production and

vineyard specific bottlings of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and

Zinfandel. Cheval Sauvage, Wild Horse en franais, is the winerys tte du cuvee, or

reserve, Pinot Noir. The Cheval Sauvage represents the finest vineyard specific Pinot No

barrels from each vintage. The production is less than 1% of the winerys Pinot Noir

production each year and the vineyard changes based on which barrels stand out among

the entire winery. Normally winemakers describe beer as their drink of choice during

these warm summer months. However, at Wild Horse, they are enjoying the fresh and

crisp Malvasia Bianca. The wine is on special in the tasting room so guests are encourage

to take the wine home and drink like a winemaker!

WILD HORSE WINERY

opn dy f 11 .. t 5 p..1437 Wd H Wny Cut, Tptn, Ca 93465

(805) 788-6300 | www.wdhwny.c

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HALTER RANCH WINERY

opn dy f 11 .. t 5 p..8910 add rd n P rb, Ca

(805) 226-9455 | www.htnch.c

Halter Ranch covers one thousand acres on the west side of Paso

Robles. In the middle of this historic ranch sits the 280-acre Halter

Ranch Vineyard planted with 20 different wine grape varieties.

Diversified by design, the original intent was to produce highly soug

after, west side fruit for sale to neighboring wineries as well as for the

Estate label. Today, however, almost all of the fruit is used in produc

of Halter Ranch wines. What does that make Kevin Sass? It makes h

very lucky winemaker.

A Southern California native, Sass grew up in Agoura Hills, a

bedroom community north of Los Angeles and graduated from

California State University Fresno with a double major in Enology W

Production and Agricultural Business. So, where does someone with

talent head to first? Paso Robles. Sass started in 2000 working harve

well-known Justin Vineyard. He was then hired by Justin as their

Grower Relations Manager, which put him in close proximity to man

area vineyards including Halter Ranch. In 2002, Kevin was promote

associate winemaker at Justin and in 2006, he assumed the position

winemaker. But every winemaker is looking for new challenges and

2011, Kevin joined Halter Ranch as their winemaker, a property he

already knew quite well. Im excited to be involved in this amazing

long-term project at Halter Ranch, he says. My previous experience

with the Halter Ranch estate fruit, combined with a new, state-of-the

facility, will allow me to showcase what this property has to offer.And what the Westside Paso Robles property can offer is that the

region grows most varieties well. The one very unique thing we hav

are soil types with a large amount of limestone mixed with clay, Sas

says. Limestone soils generally produce wines with high acidity. Th

way California makes wine, we ripen our fruit a little earlier than Ol

World countries, so by having soils that maintain acidity we can pus

the levels of ripeness but still maintain acidity in our wine. And its

about balance. And no where is balance more sought after than pair

wine with food. So, what does Sass do? He turns to two of Halter

Ranchs wines.

We have a brother/sister combo of food pairing wines; the Cte

Paso Blanc is a white wine blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and

Picpoul Blanc, he says. The companion red wine called Ctes de Pa

a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvdre and Tannat. These wines h

bright fruit, no new oak, are lower in alcohol and have a bright acidi

which makes them perfect with food, Sass says excitedly. Wheneve

sit with sommeliers and chefs around the country, working on their

lists, they gravitate to these two wines. Though Sass has nearly two

dozen grapes at his disposal, hed love to try his hand at a stand alon

Picpoul Blanc. The words in French translate as stinging lips he sa

another way of showing off the Halter Ranch soils which create acid

their wines. Stop by Halter Ranch to sample Kevins handiwork.

KEVIN SASSHalter Ranch Winery

Winemaker

Kevin Sass and

General Manager

Skylar Stuck

celebrate the

final dig of thenew cave system.

Ancestor,

Halter Ranchs

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SAN LUIS OBISPOTASTING ROOMS

The third annual Sunset SAVOR the Central Coastwill offer four days of delicious events fromSeptember 27 through the 30th featuring more than38 local chefs, 200 wineries and a variety ofopportunities to learn the latest California lifestyletrends from Sunset experts in all things food andwine, home dcor and gardening. Unlike other majorculinary events across the U.S., SAVOR offers accessacross San Luis Obispo County to eye-poppinglocations and the friendly, innovative people andplaces making the food and wine people love.

You can rub elbows with celebrity wine and foodexperts, and be the first to taste the medal-winningwines of Sunsets International Wine Competitionwhile savoring spectacular places like Hearst Castle,unspoiled nature trails and even an eveningreception lit only by the stars and glowing hot air

balloons.

Back by popular demand, the magical evening atHearst Castle returns in 2012 on opening night withlimited tickets (just $125), letting guests step back intime and celebrate glamorously with fellow foodiesand the ghosts of William Randolph Hearst and hisfamous Hollywood guests.

Returning guests will be happy to know they canstill enjoy the Main Event at Santa Margarita Ranchfeaturing guest chefs, winemakers, farmers, artisanfood purveyors and enjoy the sounds of local bandsin the Estrada Gardens. Check out the latest offers atwww.savorcentralcoast.com.

Learn about the best and brightest wines fromCalifornia and around the globe at Sunsets GrandTasting with a sneak peek at medal-winning wines inPismo Beach.

For details of the events or to purchase tickets,

go to www.SAVORcentralcoast.com.

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Paso Robles Wine Country Will Come TogetherAugust 18 to Raise a Paddle for Local Charities

The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance

announced that the Wine Country Auctionwill take place on Saturday, August 18th at

Summerwood Winery & Inn. This

announcement comes after the successful

completion of the 30th Annual Paso Robles

Wine Festival, which up until 2012 featured

the Wine Country Auction as an exclusive

dinner. The separation of the Wine Country

Auction from Wine Festival weekend allows

wineries, restaurants and guests to participate

more actively in the auction.

The 2012 Wine Country Auction is

scheduled to take place from 10:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. under the trees at Summerwood

Winery & Inn, hosting approximately 300

guests. The event will kick off with an hour of

walk-around wine tasting by Paso Robles Wine

Countrys world renowned winemakers. A

four-course gourmet brunch will be prepared

by the regions finest chefs, showcasing a

seasonal farm-to-table menu.

A spectacular live auction benefitting San

Luis Obispo County charities follows where

guests bid on a range of sought-after lifestyle

and wine country items including signed, large

format bottles, exclusive wine country

getaways and luxurious international

excursions. The Wine Country Auction allows

guests and the Paso Robles wine industry to

come together for a fabulous time and a great

cause. Tickets for this event are $250.

In 2011 the Paso Robles Wine Country

Alliance Foundation raised over $80,000,

which was gifted to 13 local non-profit

charities who support healthcare, education

and community service, said Jennifer Porter,Executive Director of the Paso Robles Wine

Country Alliance. We are looking forward to

the change in format as we believe it will create

new opportunities for raising additional funds

for organizations like The Boys and Girls Club

of North San Luis Obispo County, The

Wellness Community of Californias Central

Coast, North County Womens Shelter &

Resource Center, and the Paso Robles Library

Foundation.

At the August 18, 2012 Wine Country

Auction, Paso Robles Wine Country will strive

to top the $80,000 raised last year, introduce

new, high-end wine enthusiasts to Paso Robles

and create a benchmark for future auction

events in Paso Robles.

The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance

represents wineries, growers and businesses in

Paso Robles Wine Country. Centrally loca

between San Francisco and Los Angeles, al

Californias Central Coast, Paso Robles W

Country is Californias fastest growing w

region. It encompasses more than 26,0

vineyard acres and more than 200 winer

For more information, visit the website

www.pasowine.com.

Paso Robles 2012 Wine Country Auction, August 18

Seminar for Wine Grape GrowersThe public is invited to attend the seminar titledThe Bitter and The Sweet on Thursday, August 9

The public is invited to join the Independent Grape Growers of the Paso Robles Area

(IGGPRA) for a seminar titled, The Bitter and The Sweet. The seminar will be held

from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, at Castoro Cellars, located at 1315 North

Bethel Road, Templeton.

The two-part seminar will feature speaker Lowell Zelinski, Ph.D., Owner of Precision

Ag Consulting on the bitter reality of developing the farm plan necessary to comply with

the new Regional Water Quality Board Requirements. He will present sample plans for

the audience. The second speaker will be winemaker and winemaking consultant, Signe

Zoller. She will discuss methods of monitoring grapes in the field as growers prepare for

harvest. This will be a hands-on, practical demonstration of commonly-used tests. The

seminar will be FREE for IGGPRA members and $20 for non-members.

To RSVP, call Precision Ag Consulting at (805) 434-3331 or email

[email protected]. For more information about IGGPRA, go online to

www.pasorobleswinegrapes.com or www.iggpra.com.

Auctioneer Todd Ventura interviews Paso Robles winemaker icon, Kenneth Volk as they

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BY BreTTe aNN WomaCk

The Mondo brothers, Doug and Mitch, have owned a 132-acre pieceof property on the Westside of Paso Robles for almost 20 years. Thebrothers made the official move to the area about five years ago. Sincethen, the property has become home to a gorgeous tasting room, bed andbreakfast, and event facility. The Mondo brothers are all about enjoyinggreat wines with great friends. Doug and Mitch welcome guests daily totheir Nacimiento Lake Road tasting room which has no tasting fees.Wine and food are available at reasonable prices every Friday beginningat 5 p.m. Villa del Mondo Bed & Breakfast is available to stay in yearround. The B&B features three suites and can accommodate up to fourcouples. Guests are encouraged to meander through the entire propertyand are granted exclusive access to the winery and other private areas.Members of the Mondo Mob, (Mondo Cellars wine club) get a 20%

discount on Villa del Mondo stays, in addition to other superb benefits.

Continuing with the Mob theme, Mondo Cellars latest release is a

wine blend called The Trunk. Whats in The Trunk? Well youll hto visit the winery to find out; its a blend of seven different red varietand is an enjoyable everyday cuvee at only $18 per bottle.

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DUNNING VINEYARDS1953 Nd rd, P rbopn Thudy thu mndy 11-5 nd by ppntnt805-238-4763 w ww.dunnngnyd.cDiscover Pasos best kept secret, Off the beaten path.

Experience award-winning Estate Wines. Stay at Dunning

Vineyards Guest Villa & enjoy wine country lifestyle!

RED SOLES WINERY3230 od rd, P rbopn Dy 11-5 805-226-9898The unique growing region known as the Templeton Gap allows the

ocean to temper the areas warm days with cool, breezy nights. These

conditions, paired with limestone soils, create the perfect terroir for

growing high quality wine. We are family owned and operated,

specializing in hand-crafted, very limited production wines, made

from grapes grown on our own vineyards.

VENTEUX VINEYARDS1795 l Tb, Tptnopn Dy 10-5 nd by ppntnt805-369-0127 www.ntuxnyd.cFrom soil to bottle, our hands-on approach allows us to uphold the

highest level of care in all aspects of the winemaking process. Ourextremely small productions of Rhne wines showcase a sty le of balanc

elegance, and finesse. Picnic on the porch of the farmhouse and taste ou

hand-crafted wines in the e legant and inviting tasting room.

DOCE ROBLES2023 Tw o D, P rb Dy 10-5:30805-227-4766 w ww.dcbwny.cThe quality of our fruit is paramount and we have the experience,

location and methods to deliver consistently high-quality fruit. All of

this leads to great tasting wine. Try some we think youll agree!

MONDO CELLARS3260 Ncnt l D, P rb805-226-2925 ndc.c

Hu: sun-Thu, st 11-6; F 11-10Visit our tasting room and experience the passion in our big

Bordeaux and Rhone blends. Make our luxurious Bed and Breakfas

your home and enjoy breathtaking views from every window. All ju

five miles from downtown Paso Robles shopping and dining. Join u

STANGER VINEYARDS7970 vnyd D, P rbopn Dy 12 t 5 nd Fh Fd b dy.805-238-0621 w ww.pnyd.c

Stanger Vineyards produces estate wines made from grapes

grown in a perfect place a place where the climate, water and

fossil-rich soil have been evolving for 65 million years. Its a place

that must have been created by the Wine Gods themselves.

WEST SIDE of PASO ROBLESMondo Cellars

DONT MISS!

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Offer good through August 31, 2012

Avila Beach is surrounded by gentle,

sloping hills, which define the harbor from

the landward side. Three piers define the

look from the oceanside; two are open to

the public. Guests enjoy leisurely strolls out

over the water, and the pier-based restau-

rants, which always offer fresh seasonal

seafood. Avila is also an active fishing

harbor with many fresh fish markets

offering live crab, and fresh seafood.

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As a winemaker, Kenneth Joey Gummeres resume is extensive,

including several years making wine at Babcock Winery & Vineyards,Santa Barbara Winery, Lafond Winery & Vineyards, and founding

Kenneth-Crawford. But in 2006, when Joey and his wife Sara found

out that a close friend had brain cancer, he decided to put his wine-

making skills to even greater use creating a Grenache the proceeds

of which were donated to their friend and her family as well as to

brain tumor research. At that moment, Transcendence Winery was

born as Joey and Sara realized they had found a way to combine their

lifes passions.

My dream has always been to make great wine, and my wife [Sara]

wanted to do meaningful humanitarian work both in the community

and throughout the world, said Joey. When we were married, wemade a promise to support these dreams in our vows.

Since that 2006 vintage of Grenache, Transcendence Winery has

grown from the Gummeres shared belief that wine has the potential

to make a meaningful difference in peoples lives. Transcendence

Winerys philanthropic endeavors support the efforts of several non-

profits by donating a minimum of 10% of their sales and an additional

10% of their annual wine production to these worthwhile causes.

We try to make wines that make a difference, said Joey.

Of course Transcendence Winerys success does not come solely

from good intentions. Joey carefully selects vineyards to partner with,

paying great attention to detail throughout the winemaking process.All of the wines are crafted by hand, in order to emphasize the quality

and provenance of the fruit.

Transcendence Winery currently boasts a very hand-crafted

integrity to their annual production of around 1,000 cases. They strive

to create limited quantities of cool-climate wines with grapes from

highly acclaimed vineyards including Syrah from Ballard Canyon, and

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from several vineyards in the Santa Rita

Hills including Lafond, Zotovich and La Encantada.

Transcendence is located at 313 North F Street, Lompoc. For more

information, call (805) 689-5258.

Transcendence

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ARCADIAN

1515 et Chtnut a, sut B, lpc | opn dy 11-5p805-737-3900, www.cdnwny.cInspired by the great traditions of Burgundian winemaking, Joseph

Davis has been making Arcadian Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah in

California's Central Coast region since 1996. Using French artisan

methods and hands-on vineyard management, Joe's Arcadian label

consistently receives high marks from the world's most respected wine

writers.

JALAMA WINES

308 Nth 9th st, C, lpc805-735-8937, ww w.jwn.cFdy-sundy 12-5p, by ppntntWinemaker Mark Cargasacchi specializes in Pinot Noir and Syrah

from select vineyards throughout Santa Barbara County.

LORING WINE COMPANY TASTING ROOM

1591 e. Chtnut anu, lpc805-742-0478, www.lngWnCpny.copn Fdy thugh sundy 12-5pWere a small winery that produces tasty Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

and whatever else strikes our fancy : )

PALMINA

1520 et Chtnut Cut, lpcThudy-study 11-5psundy-mndy 11-4p805-735-2030, www.pnwn.cPalmina is a Californian celebration of the rich, wonderful lifestyle and

attitude toward food, wine, friends and family that exists in Italy.

STOLPMAN VINEYARDS1700 indut Wy, st B; F 1-5p, st-sun 11-5p805-736-5000, w ww.tpnnyd.cTry a splash of estate grown Syrah, Sangiovese and Roussanne

amidst the controlled chaos of sorting, punch-downs, pressing

& racking to truly experience the excitement of winemaking...

Library tastings are offered in the new Barrel Room on selec t

Sundays, by appointment.

TRANSCENDENCE

313 N. F. stt, lpc805-689-5258, www.tncndwn.cFdy-sundy 11-4p. $10 Ttng FLife happens over a bottle of wine: you fall in love,

celebrate a birth, mourn someones passing, begin,end, plan, listen dream. Transcendence celebrat

the journey you take with a great bottle of wine.

ZOTOVICH CELLARS

1500 et Chtnut Cut, sut D; lpc805-736-1600, ww w.ztchc.cThudy-sundy 10-5p

A family owned and operated boutique winery.

"We grow, produce and bottle estate Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

We're new to the Lompoc Wine Ghetto. Stop in to meet us!"

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BY CarolYN TUrNer

When you walk into the Original Roadhouse Grill, youll

immediately feel comfortable and at home, even if your household

does not boast 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 in Santa Maria opened in May 2000,

as part of an American Family Steakhouse concept developed by Los

Angeles-based brothers and restaurant entrepreneurs, Larry and

Ralph Cimmarusti. To date there are eleven Roadhouse Grillsthroughout California and Oregon, that boast a casual, fun, family-

friendly atmosphere and hearty meals.

The Original Roadhouse Grill prides itself on an extensive menu

that features favorites such as slow-roasted Bourbon tri-tip, fall-off-

the-bone baby back ribs and hand-cut steaks from high-quality

USDA beef from Washington State. All steaks are grilled over

mesquite wood and generously seasoned with a special blend of

spices.

All of our steaks are freshly hand-cut daily in-house to ensure the

highest quality, said Vice President of Operations, Linda Bryant. We

also grind all our own burgers from our steak trim, so theyre actual

steak burgers.

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, meatloaf

and burgers. While you wait for your entres, all guests are served

freshly baked yeast rolls with homemade honey butter.

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 $11.99, over 20 menu

items under $10, and children eat free every Tuesday night. Join the

Grillmasters Program online and receive a $10 off coupon, with

additional specials and discounts that are good at all locations.

For those diners over 21, the saloon features specialty cocktails

served in Mason jars, and a selection of twelve draught beers from

local breweries, as well as the signature Peanut Tap Handle beers.

Beginning this month the saloon will roll into fall featuring Firesto

Brewerys Oaktoberfest draught beer, which will include a souven

Firestone Pint beer glass with the purchase of any Firestone beer o

Firestone Fridays. The coming winter months will also feature

Firestone Brewerys Velvet Merlin. The daily Happy Hour features

selection of food items for $5 from 2 to 7 p.m. on Monday-Friday,

and from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

In addition to the saloon and family dining area, the Santa Mar

in October 2011 the Santa Maria Original Roadhouse Grill becam

the first location to offer a separate area where horse racing

enthusiasts can enjoy the races.

The California Horse Racing Board approved Original Roadho

Grill as an Off-Track betting facility to replace the former location

housed at the county fairgrounds, said Bryant.

From Wednesday through Sunday, racing fans can enjoy the ne

Official California Wagering Facility in a separate and newly enclo

bar dining and patio area, and more than 26 televisions willbroadcast both the Del Mar and Santa Anita racing seasons, as we

racing on other US and international tracks. Horse racing enthusia

will also enjoy events to celebrate the Kentucky Derby and Preakn

Stakes in May of each year, as well as the Belmont Stakes in June a

the Breeders Cup in November.

The Original Roadhouse Grill is located at 1423 South Bradley

Road in Santa Maria, California. They are open daily from 11 a.m

10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday

and Saturday. For more information about upcoming specials and

events visit www.originalroadhousegrill.com or call (805) 614-058

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LOS OLIVOWine Tasting in

SPECIALIZING INSANTA BARBARA &

CENTRAL COAST

PINOT NOIRS

2905 GRAND AVE

LOS OLIVOS

805-688-7406

thelosolivostastingroom.com

Now open, every day from 11 am to 5 pm.

2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos

888-938-7310

www.byronwines.com

No appointment necessary.

Please call ahead for parties of 8 or more.

Vineyard Crafted Wines

VINEYARDS

Open daily 11-5,2434 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos

(805) 688-0400 www.stolpmanvineyards.com

1711 Alamo Pintado Rd.Open Daily from 10am-5pm

www.lincourtwines.com 805-688-8554

Alta Maria VineyardsThe oldest profession in California is not what you think: its most

probably cattle ranching. And the partners of Alta Maria Vineyards, PaWilkins and James Ontiveros, have a long history in the ranches and

farmlands of this part of California.

The Ontiveros family first came into California in 1781 with the

Rivera expedition. Although their original land grants were in Souther

California, they drove thousands of heads of cattle into the Santa Mara

Valley, finally settling there on the Rancho Tepusquet Land Grant of

1837.

Today, much of the duos grapes come from that very same land. As

couple of kids in college, both studying crop and fruit science at Cal P

San Luis Obispo, they bonded over an unlikely interest in wine. Pauls

family background in farming and James history of cattle ranching pu

them firmly in position to build on their knowledge of the land andgrowing things on the land, to arrive at a new calling: wine production

For both men, wine grew into obsession and obsession became

career: James as a viticulturist and Paul as a winemaker. Working hard

and making sacrifices was not new to either, and they both became

veterans in their fields, even at a young age. Finally they moved away,

lost touch, and many years passed.

But the land in the Santa Maria Valley had a pull on the two men; t

sense of heritage and nostalgia drew them back together. As the two

friends re-connected on a vineyard on a hill in that valley, they decided

make the wine that was waiting for them all along: Alta Maria Vineyar

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QUP Tasting Roomfeaturing the wines of:

QUP VERDAD ETHAN

2963 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos(805) 686-4200

Open Daily, 11-5

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used by homesteaders in Santa Maria before the Industrial Revolution

introduced mass-produced, machine-cut nails. Despite its lowly

function, each nail is unique from the next according to the conditions in

which it was made and the expertise of the craftsman. This craftsmanship

is what Paul and James strive for in all their wines. In addition to the Alta

Maria wines, the pair also makes Autonom wine, focusing on Rhone

varietals and Native9, which is purely Pinot Noir. The wines are made in

small lots with a nod to both Old World sensibilities and New World

stylistic freedom.

With vine-growing and farming in their blood, Alta Maria winesreflect the pairs shared affinity for all things homespun and honest and

the authenticity of the Santa Maria Valley and a gratitude to the

generations of California farmers and ranchers before us, farming the

very same land 150 years ago.

All Alta Maria wines can be tasted at the newly opened tasting room

located on Grand Avenue in Los Olivos. Though Paul and James have

been making and distributing wine for years, they didnt open a tasting

room until late last year, with some fresh offerings on the current tasting

list. Its open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 2933 Grand

Avenue, Suite A, Los Olivos. For more information call (805) 686-1144

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Introducing the Summer Pass Through August 30One Pass One Price Eleven Wineries!

The Summer Pass is the ticket to fabulous wine tasting at thepremier boutique wineries of the Santa Ynez Valley. For just $35

(online price), youll receive one wine tasting at each of the SantaYnez Valley Wine Country Association tasting rooms ($110 value).

You chose the dates youd like to go wine tasting, now throughAugust 30, there are no reservations required and no blackout dates.

Your pass will expire when youve tasted at all 11 wineries, or on

August 30, 2012 whichever comes first.Buy your Summer Pass for $35 online (allow 3-4 days shipping)

at www.santaynezwinecountry.com, or call 1-800-563-3183 for more

information. Passes are also be available for $40 at Imagine Wine inSanta Ynez and Alexander & Wayne in Los Olivos and Lincourt

Vineyards in Solvang. Participating wineries include Alexander &

Wayne, Arthur Earl, Buttonwood Farm Winery, Casa Cassara, Dan

Gehrs Wines, Imagine Wine, Lincourt Vineyards, Lucas & LewelleScott Cellars, Standing Sun Wines and Tocatta. Savor the tastes of

Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country all summer long. Makes a great gi

too!Santa Ynez Valley is the perfect setting for a long weekend filled

with natural beauty and, of course, extraordinary wines. Plan a day

weekend, an entire vacation and take this opportunity to becomemore familiar with some of your favorite local wineries as you spea

with vintners and winemakers.There are a number of really great places to get a picnic lunch,

many of our member wineries have picnic grounds. Pack a lunch

snacks and have some food along with the wines. Some wineries o

wines by the glass or the bottle, so you can relax over a leisurelypicnic - the most perfect way to enjoy Santa Ynez Valley Wine

Country!Santa Ynez Valley also boasts a full range of things to do in

addition to wine tasting. Visit the Carriage museum in Santa Yneztake a nature hike at Lake Cachuma, ride a glider over the entire

valley, snack on an abelskiver as you stroll Solvang's shops, browse

the art galleries in Los Olivos or simply enjoy the view at BuelltonsRiver Park. All that, and more and great wine!

The Association is a selection of boutique wineries located in thheart of the Santa Ynez Valley. All are family owned and each is

unique a tasting room may be in a historic building from the

stagecoach days, a picnic garden in the midst of an orchard mayawait you, the beauty of a Spanish mission style winery begs a pho

The common denominator is the great wines produced by each, a

the diversity of our unique winegrowing region allows us to craft awine to suit just about everyones taste.

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Corks n Crowns has become one of the most popular wine tasting

rooms in Santa Barbara. This unique tasting room in the heart of theFunk Zone offers Sparkling Wines, Pinot Noir, Big Napa Cabs and

Craft Brews, all available by the taste, glass or bottle.Open for almost a year now, Corks n Crowns has been a destina-

tion tasting spot in Santa Barbaras urban wine tasting area. On asunny day guests are on the deck, enjoying ocean views, picnic

lunches, and great wine and beer. On a rainy day they are inside, next

to the fireplace.The unique tasting flights give each customer three different glasses

of wine to compare and contrast, fitting the individuals wine style and

price points. On Sundays, Corks n Crowns offers an additionalSparkling Wine Flight for $10. You can complement your wine tasting

with three specially paired gourmet cupcakes, prepared by Sugar CatStudios, a Cupcake Wars Champion.

During any given day Corks n Crowns offers three wines either inthe $20, $50, $100 ranges or even all Pinot Noir if you like! CorkCrowns also offers a special tasting of three wines from elsewher

the world. This months selection is from Spain.

The tastings range from $6 a flight to $18 for the 94+ point-raNapa Cabs. Each tasting is equivalent to a glass of wine. Highly ra

wines by the glass or bottle cannot be found for those prices anywh

in Santa Barbara. Corks n Crowns also teams up with a few resrants, offering free corkage to their customers. Some of the restaur

are SeaGrass, Fishouse, Jane, Paradise Caf and Emilios.Every month Corks n Crowns changes its wine and beer se

tions, giving the customer a new experience every time they visit.

those that love the selections, Corks n Crowns offers a Wine C

with the same wines that are being tasted. Members can taste commentary wine or beer with their friends and family.

The most diverse tasting room and wine club in Santa Barbaradefinitely set a new mark for tasting and wine selections in S

Barbara. Corks n Crowns is a must stop tasting room

SANTA BARBARAWine Tasting in

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ONGOING

Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips

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ncy tnpttn, gut pcnc unch nd nwdgb gud().

$79-$119. B nt b. C f tn. 888-873-5610

SEPTEMBER 1-30

8th Annual San Luis Obispo CountyWine MonthT dntg f th pc ctt, cpnty ttng, pc nt,

wn nd tu. www.wnctcunty.c

SEPTEMBER 27-30

Savor the Central CoastTh s Cunty vt & Cnfnc Buu nd sunt mgzn bng th

gt Fd & Wn cbtn bc t th Cnt Ct!

www.cntct.c, 8 00-634-1414

ARROYO GRANDE

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Locals Day atLaetitia Vineyards & Wineryrc cpnty ttng nd 15% (25% cub b) ff yu wn

puch f yu c. www.ttwn.c, 805-474-7651

ONGOING SATURDAYS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1

Summer Music Sessionsat Laetitia Vineyards & Wineryltn t uc wh n jyng ltt wn.

1-4p, www.ttwn.c, 805-474-7651

ONGOING FIRST MONDAY

Medical Mondays at Phantom Rivers

in ppctn f th ddctn f dc pnn. stp by th ttng

f hppy hu pc. 3:30-7p. 25% dcunt ff btt nd

$2.50 ff ny wn by th g! www.phnt.c, 805-481-9463

ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS

Teachers Appreciation Night at Phantom Rivers

in ppctn f th ddctn f ch dtct pnn. stp by th

ttng f hppy hu pc. 3:30-7p. 25% dcunt ff btt

nd $2.50 ff ny wn by th g! www.phnt.c, 805-481-9463ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Winemakers Choice Night at Phantom Rivers

5-7p, www.phnt.c, 805-481-9463

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Arroyo Grande Farmers Market

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ay Gnd Cty H Png lt t 21 5 et Bnch stt. 12-2:30p

www.ygndg.g, 8 05-473-2250

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Ice Cream Creating ~ A Family Affair!

Th Dc Buntn' ic C lb shw pfnc tht n th

wh udnc! l pfnc y Wdndy, 7p, innt bnd

nw f nd wtch t bng d. www.dcbuntn.c, 805-474-4068

ONGOING

Winemakers Choice at Phantom Rivers

Th ft Fdy f y nth jn Jhn & lnd f th Wn Chc

ttng. Jhn w b pung h ft ( ntn wht yu nd w

u h w pn t f yu)! 5-7p, www.phnt.c, 805-481-9463

ONGOING

Arroyo Grande Village Summer Concert Series

rty Bndtnd, www.ygndg.g, 805-473-2250

augut 12: stt-tn

augut 26: Ft Fdy Gng

sptb 9: Cf muqu

AUGUST 12

Central Coast Chili Challenge

intntn Ch scty cpttn wth ffc judgng nd ch pz.

Ch ttng, chdn' g, t nd cft bth.

Bdd P, 11-4p, www.cntctchchng.g

AUGUST 18

Gather in the Village Featuring Duet To It

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nd gt fd. Gth Wn B, 7-10p, $10, F/ptn

www.gthwnb.c, 805-474-4771

AUGUST 25

Sparkling Wine Demonstrationat Laetitia Vineyards & Winerystp gp wth ltt, 11-1p. l uc nd pcnc 1-4p

www.ttwn.c, 8 05-474-7653

SEPTEMBER 2

Summer Music Sessionsat Laetitia Vineyards & Wineryltn t uc by th Cptn wh njyng ltt wn. 1-4p

www.ttwn.c, 8 05-474-7651

SEPTEMBER 3

Summer Music Sessionsat Laetitia Vineyards & Wineryltn t uc by mch shtn wh njyng ltt wn.

1-4p, www.ttwn.c, 805-474-7651

SEPTEMBER 7

Summer Music Sessionsat Laetitia Vineyards & Wineryltn t uc by l Bc wh njyng ltt wn.

4-7p, www.ttwn.c, 805-474-7651AVILA BEACH

ONGOING FRIDAYS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 28

Avila Beach Fish & Farmers' Market

on th Pnd Fh pduc, c fd, fd bth & fy fun.

4-8p, 805-602-8266 rny dy pcy: if t' nng t 2p n a th dy

f th t, th Fh & F' mt cncd.

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aug 10: JD Pjct

aug 17: Zng a-st Bnd

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AUGUST 3-4

JK Wine Company Golf and Wine Week

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rt nd Wn' dnn t Th H ognc ftung Jk Wn

Cpny wn. $325/nt wnd, $125/wn dnn ny

www.jwncpny.c, 80 5-226-7514

AUGUST 17, 31

Alapay Cellars Avila BaywatchSunset Cruiseexpnc a Bch f th c wt f th by, wh njyng pp-

tz, uc nd pnty f apy wn. Pt sn lu, a Bch

$70/pp ( ncu), 6:30-8:30p. www.pyc.c, rsvP, 805-595-2632

CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA & MORRO BAY

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Fishermen & Farmers Market in Morro Bay

Fh n pduc, cft & ucn, 3-6p, 800-231-0592

ONGOING

Winemaker Dinners at Hoppes

Jn Chf B Hpp h cbt h pn f fd nd wn wth Wn-

Dnn ftung Cfn' bt wn pduc nd Chf Hpp'

pnzd cng c ftung butfu cbntn f c nd

xtc fd. www.hppbt.c, 805-995-1006

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 31

Summer Farmers Market

Cyuc vt H, 10-12:30p, w ww.cyucchb.c, 805-296-2056

AUGUST 4

Claiborne & Churchill Vintners

Morro Bay Harbor Cruise

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By Hb. sp n Cbn & Chuch wn pfcty pd wth tp.

www.cbnchuch.c, 805-544-4066

AUGUST 4

Arts and Crafts Festival

m By Bd, 9-5p, 877-478-9477

AUGUST 11

Papagallo Boat Cruise on Morro Bay

st s wth Pntt Wny bd th Ppg ii. Chf ln Gntu wpng 5 wn wth fnttc fd cu.1p, $90, $80/cub b. www.pnttwny.c, 805-226-4005

AUGUST 24-25

Dahlia Daze and Cypress NightzFdy 5p t 8p wn nd ch cptn. study 10 t 8 psp, D nd Dnc. m By Cunty Cnt, 805-772-446

SEPTEMBER 1-3Art in the Park 2012

Ftung 100 c nd gn fn t xhbt. Th f uppt at Cm By t chhp f cunty hgh ch nd cg tudnt th at Cnt pg.m By Cty P, 10-5p, w ww.bytctn.g, 805-772

SEPTEMBER 15

Avocado & Margarita Festival

sp guc t yu gn. ac f r' n th ebcdm By, 11-6p, 805-772-4467

PASO ROBLES

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

Pinot Noir Blending Seminar

at Wild Horse WineryTptn ln th t f bndng wn. expnc ft hnd wht b wn but. sp Pnt N f th Cnt Ct ava n wht t tuy n. ech ptcpnt ct th wn bnd th. $50, $35/wn cub. By ppntnt 11 2p, lt 10 [email protected], rsvP, 805-434-2541 xt. 15


Patio Food Pairingsat Opolo VineyardsJn th n th pt f dcu gut pzz f th wd bunn, ndwch p n y f ug, pd wth xcnop wn. Ch! www.p.c, 805-238-9593

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Tours & Tastings at Eberle WineryviP Ttng by ppntnt, $25. Cpnty c tu y hf hwww.bwny.c, 805-238-9607

ONGOING SECOND FROM LAST FRIDAYFete Friday at Silver Horse WineryWn, stphn kn nd h tff w pp gunt f fnjy wh tnng t gt uc nd ttng fnttc wn. Wn bynd btt f . 5-8p, $10/fd, $10/dn ncud 10 ttngwww.h.c, 805-467-9463

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine Down at Hearthstoneenjy uc nd ght pptz. Dffnt ucn py nd th BBQ w bWn Pu h fd nd wn png h cnnt wt t h ytt! Cng nt twn f th wnd, tp by bf dnn, f yu c njy yuf ft ng w w! Th w pf & ppt www.fcb.c/HthtnWn, 805-238-2544

ONGOING

Live Music at Vina RoblesThy nt yu t w dwn f yu w, t bc nd njy u wh ng wd-wnnng vn rb wn. muc cpnt

1-4p. Wn f puch & ttng b.www.nb.c, 805-227-4812 augut 11: m annuzz sptb 8: Cnd Jn & rbt Th

ONGOING

Art Show at Castoro Cellarsa dffnt tt ftud nthy. www.ctc.c, 805-238-07 augut: rn rbnn nd Dd Chd

ONGOING

Lazy Locals Concertsat Castoro CellarsPcnc wc. lwn ch & bnt ncugd. kc bc n th hnd njy th fun. Ct C Wn w b b f puch.1-4p, f, www.ctc.c, 805-238-0725 augut 19: Up n th a sptb 14: lu Byn Bnd

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AUGUST 25

Murder Mystery Night at Veris Cellars

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hw. G h wth btt f wn t bt! Pt thd tt ncugd.

6:30-9:30p, $75, www.c.c, 805-434-0319

AUGUST 25

Rod Piazza Blues Benefit Concert at Adelaida Cellars

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a ptn f th pcd g t uppt UCla Fght Cnc.

7-10p, $40, $32/wn cub, www.dd.c, 805-239-8980

AUGUST 29

Summer Wine and Tapasat Paso Robles Inn & SteakhouseFtung Du vnyd. mt th ftud wn, n but th

wny nd njy pfct png f wn nd tp.

5-7p, $20, www.pbnn.c, 805-238-2660

AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 3

Labor Day Case Sale at Le Vigne Winery

Wn pc tt t $36 p c. lt f dcu gd t tt.

11-5p, www.gnwny.c, 805-227-4000

SEPTEMBER 1

Late Summer Covered BridgeDinner at Halter Ranch

Th pctuqu cd bdg ct dtc tg f th nt, whgut ft n cy-ucd cun pd wth tt wn.

6-9, $105, www.htnch.c, 888-367-9977

SEPTEMBER 1

Hwy 46 West Block PartyTt wn f th 14 b wn nd njy cu 'n-wn

ft' tph.

Pchy Cnyn, 6p, $35, www.pchycnyn.c, 805-239-1918

SEPTEMBER 1

Summer Blending Party Series atHearthstone VineyardJn Pu ay, th Hthtn wn, f gt bndng ct.

12-2p, $32, $25/wn cub, www.hthtnnyd.c, 805-238-2544

SEPTEMBER 1

Perfect Pairings at SummerWoodWinery: Say Cheesesuwd excut Chf w pnt gut nu pd su-

wd wn wh ductng gut n th t f fd nd wn png.

12p, $40, $35/wn cub, www.uwdwn.c, rsvP, 805-227-1365

SEPTEMBER 1

Covered Bridge Dinner at Halter RanchTh pctuqu cd bdg ct dtc tg f th nt, wh

gut ft n cy-ucd cun pd wth tt wn. spwng

nyd w nd th nw wny ct dtc bcdp t th n-f-

-nd nt. www.htnch.c, 888-367-9977

SEPTEMBER 1

2nd Annual Central Coast Clambake at Harmony Cellars

enjy tdtn et Ct Ft wth dghtfu Cfn twt!

F cu wth wn d n u htp pt.

6p, $65, $55/wn cub, www.hnyc.c, rsvP, 805-927-1625SEPTEMBER 1, 15, 29

BBQ at Oso Lubre Winery

Bf bug n n o Pt BBQ. 12-3p, $10, www.b.c, 805-238-3378

SEPTEMBER 8

Sentio Under the Stars atSummerWood Wineryannu snt ut-cu wn dnn ftung tc ttng.

6:30p, ww w.uwdwn.c, rsvP, 805-227-1365

SEPTEMBER 14-15

4th Annual Crush & Roll West

Cg cnnu nd wn nthut w gth f th Cnt Cfn

Ct p ft. www.cuhndwt.c, 805-474-1133

SEPTEMBER 15

A Night in Spain - Tapas & Flamenco with Edward Sellers

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ndd by th butfu und f th spnh gut pfd by

Gy awd wnn lu otg, nd n th nc nd

pn f Fnc hw n cc spnh ty.

$60, $45/cub b, www.dwd.c, rsvP, 805-239-8915

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Master the Art of Wine and Cheeseat Tolosa WineryFu ch d ung ny tn nd/ ftd pduct. Wn

pd wth ch ch, utzng th pncp f bnc nd hny.

11-4p, www.twny.c, rsvP, 805-782-0500

ONGOING

Hearst Castle Tours

ld by n xpncd gud, tu Ht Ct nd ncunt ft-hnd th jty

nd buty f th htc tu. www.htct.g, 800-444-4445

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Sips & Songs at Claiborne & Churchill Vintners

lc fd nd uc. Bng bnt wn ch; wny tb nd

ch w b pdd n ft c ft b. Wn nd fd d

pty. 5:30-7:30p, www.cbnchuch.c, 805-544-4066

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Sips & Songs at Claiborne & Churchill Vintnerslc fd nd uc. Bng bnt wn ch; wny tb nd

ch w b pdd n ft c ft b. Wn nd fd d

pty. 1-3p, www.cbnchuch.c, 805-544-4066

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Art Gallery Events Art After Dark

vu t g ty pn t & ht tt cptn wth wn & ch

6-9p, Dwntwn sn lu obp, www.tcunc.g, 805-544-9251

AUGUST 3

Lobsterfest at Chamisal Vineyards6-9p, www.chnyd.c, rsvP, 866-808-9463

AUGUST 4

Lobsterfest at Chamisal Vineyards5-8p, www.chnyd.c, rsvP, 866-808-9463

AUGUST 5,12, 19, 26

Sunday Fun Days at Edna Valley Vineyardsrx n th pt wth wn, pptz nd uc.

1-4p, f nty, wn nd pptz b f puch

www.dnynyd.c, 805-544-5855

AUGUST 10

Dine in the Vines

Edna Valley Vineyards Winemakers Dinner

Wn, Jh B, w jn yu f utp cu tht w p pfcty

wth edn vy vnyd wn. l bcgund uc w ccnt th

nng. W cftb h nd bng ct, th nt n th nyd.

6-9:30p, $100, $90/wn cub

www.dnynyd.c, rsvP, 805 -544-5855x242

AUGUST 13

SLO Wine & Grill Affair: A Benefit forTransitions Mental Health AssociationCbt u wth fndy wn c-ff! 10 Wn w b

ftud t th nt nd ch w p gd tt wth th wn. Gutt f ft. Png judgd by c cbty judgng pn.

Th w b uc nd c , ch, nd chct nd.

Fppn rnch, 1-4p, $35, $40/t d. www.cwn.c, 805-286-5073

AUGUST 18

Summer Sunset Dinner at Claiborne & Churchill

enjy dcu uf 'n' tuf dnn by th nwnd Ccd Cb. Th cu

but gnt dnn t pc n n th gdn pt wth uc nd n

p fw f C&C wn. www.cbnchuch.c, 805-544-4066

AUGUST 25

2010 Pinot Release Dayat Talley Vineyards Tasting RoomNw nd by ttng, uc nd fd.

10:30-4:30p, $15, $10/cub b, www.tynyd.c

AUGUST 26

Taste of the Central Coastent hwcng c tnt wh ng fund t uppt th ft nhgh-nd chdn nd f d by th Fy C Ntw. Thftu tp y nd pty chf nd ntn n th Cnt Ct. in tn, th Tt f th Cnt Ct ncud nt nd uctn ffwnd gtwy nd unqu xpnc.Tgy mnch Cub, 3-6:30p, ww w.fcn.g

SEPTEMBER 1

4th Annual Brews and Biteslc Cnt Ct bw pu th b tgth wth c tunng fd. Th bnd n mn Pz thughut th dy.12-6p, $30, www.dwntwn.c

SEPTEMBER 8

10th Annual CASAs Rendezvous

Fn dnng pu nd nt uctn f n nng f cu gncsn lu obp Cunty Cub, www.c.g, 805-541-6542

SEPTEMBER 12

Taste of San Luisenjy n nng wd-c fd nd wn t th p nt ththwc th zng cuny nd wn pduct n sn lu obp Cu6-10p, www.dwntwn.c, 805-541-0286

LOMPOC/BUELLTON

ONGOING SECOND & FOURTH WEDNESDAY

Quiz Night atFigueroa Mountain Brewing Co.6:30-10p, www.fgtnbw.c, 805-694-2252

ONGOING EVERY OTHER SATURDAY

Central Coast Tasting Seriesat Avant Tapas and Winewww.ntwn.c, 805-686-4742 augut 4: ign Wn r rnn augut 18: Fcn Fy Jhn & Hn Fcn sptb 1: Hub Nn Hub sptb 15: Htchng Pt - Gy Hty

AUGUST 4

Barrel Tasting & Luncheon at Flying Goat Cellars

sn pw f nyd dgntd 2011 Pnt N, Fu f lf Ftftbd pzz nd dggng dnttn.

12:30-3:30p, $45, $40/wn cub b nd up t 3 gutwww.fynggtc.c, 805-736-9032

AUGUST 5

Formal Library Tasting w/SashiMoorman at Stolpman VineyardsF, t dwn ttng cntng f 3 fght. lpc Ttng r11-1p, $50, www.tpnnyd.c, 805-736-5000

AUGUST 17

Large Format & Library WineTasting at Avant Tapas & WineWn nd F w up cptn ftung g ft btt, ntg wnd cunt . 6-9p, $20, $15/Wn & F nt ttndwww.tth.c, 805-686-4742

AUGUST 17

Tastes & Tapas at DVine Wine Baran nng f wn nd fd n n ntt ttng pd wth st. rt H

hptty. Tp ppd by Dvn w ccpny c wn.$30, www.tth.c, 805-735-8771

AUGUST 17-19

Santa Rita Hills WinegrowersAlliance Wine & Fire WeekendJn anc b f fu wnd f fd nd wn nt n thct ava n snt Bb Cunty! vt wbt f tct nd viP p11-5p, $50-$175, www.tth.c

AUGUST 18

The Fire Within Seminars and LunTh tw t gp, Chdnny nd Pnt N w b th fcu thwngw t yu but Th F Wthn why st. rt H uch zng pc t gw th pz wn. Fwng th n ttng,gut w b ttd t f-gd dctb f c ft, HtchPt ii. Th Bn t Fddtx vnyd, 10, www.tth.c

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Adelaida Cellars Paso Robles Daily 10-55805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 805 239-8980 X X X

Alta Colina Paso Robles Th-Su2725 Adelaida Rd; 805 227-4191 11-5 X X

AmByth Estate Templeton By510 Sequoia Lane; 805 305-9497 appt X X

Ancient Peaks Santa Margarita Th-Mo22720 El Camino Real; 805-365-7045 11-5:30 X X X

Anglim Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-6740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 or by Appt X X

AronHill Vineyards Templeton Daily3745 W. Hwy 46; 805-434-3066 11-5 X X

Arroyo Robles Paso Robles Daily1317 Park St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X

Asuncion Ridge Paso Robles Daily 12:30-6729 13th Street; 805 237-3780 Fri-Sat till 8 X X

August Ridge Creston Fr 12-58790 E. Highway 41; 805 239-2455 Sa-Su 11-5 X X

B & E Vineyards Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-510,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 or By Appt X X

Barrel 27 Wine Co Paso Robles Daily2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-237-1245 11-5 X X

Bassetti Vineyards Cambria By1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 Appt X X

Bear Cave Cellars Paso Robles Daily840 13th Street, Suite G ; 805-238-4329 12-5 X X

Bella Luna Templeton Fr-Mo1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X

Berardo Vineyards Paso Robles Weekends3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X

Bianchi Winery Paso Robles Daily3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X

Black Hand Cellars Cambria Daily766 Main Street, Suite B ; 805-927-9463 11-5 X X

Bodegas Paso Robles Pas o R ob le s Da il y 1 2: 30 -6729 13th Street; 805 237-3780 Fri-Sat till 8 X X

Bon Niche Cellars San Miguel By2627 Golden Eagle Way; 805 400-0451 Appt X X

Booker Vineyard Paso Robles Thu-Sun2640 Anderson Road; 805-237-7367 11-5 X X

Brian Benson Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Su2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X

Brochelle Vineyards Paso R obles Thu-Mon2323 Tuley Ct, #130 ; 805-237-4410 11-5 X X

Broken Earth Paso Robles Fri-Mon 10-65625 Hwy 46E; 805 239-2562 Tue-Thu 10-5 X X

CALCAREOUS Paso Robles Daily3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X

Caliza Winery Paso Robles Thu-Sun 11-4:302570 Anderson Rd; 805-237-1480 or by appt X X

Caparone Winery Paso Robles Daily2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X

Carina Cellars Paso Robles Fri-Mon3525 Adelaida Rd; 805-252-0860 11-5 X X X

Carmody McKnight Estate Wines Paso Robles11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X

Cass Vineyards Paso Robles Sa-Su 11-67350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 Mo-Fr 12-5 X X

CASTORO CELLARS Temple ton Da ily1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X

Cayucos Cellars Cayucos Daily 11-5:30131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tue X X

CELLAR 360 Paso Robles Fri-Sun7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X

Cerro Prieto Paso Robles By appt3432 Los Tablas Willow Creek Rd; 805 226-8448 X X

Changala Winery Paso Robles Fr-Su By3770 Willow Cree k Roa d; 805-226-9060 11-5 Appt X X

Chateau Margene Creston Sat-Sun4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-5 X X

Chateau Margene Paso Robles Daily6996 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-3500 11- 5 X X

Chronic Cellars Paso Robles Daily2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 237-7848 11:30-5:30 X X

Chumeia Vineyards Paso Robles Daily

8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X XCinquain Cellars San Miguel By apt6404 Independence Ranch Pl; 805 400-5978 X X

CLAUTIERE VINEYARD Paso RoblesDaily1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X

Clavo Cellars Templeton Daily315 South Main St; 805-226-0174 12-5 X X

Clayhouse Wines Paso Robles Daily849 13th St; 805 238-7055 11-6 X X

Clos Solene Wines Paso Robles By appt805 296-0027 X X

Croad Vineyards Paso Robles Thu-Mon3550 Vinedo Robles Ln; 805 226-9899 11-5 X X

Cypher Winery Templeton Daily3750 Hwy 46 West; 805 237-0055 11-6 X X

DAnbino Cellars Paso Robles Thu-Mon710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 11-6 X X

Daou Vineyards Paso Robles Daily2777 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805 226-5460 11-5 X

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Central Coast - August 2012