Central Coast - December 2011

SERVING SAN LUIS OBISPO & SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES
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Getting to Paso Robles
FROM MILES TRAVEL TIME Average)
Monterey Los Angeles Santa Ana San Diego
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Los Angeles Paso Robles Santa Ana San Diego Monterey 95 123 127 219 238 1hrs 41min 2hrs 15min 2hrs 20min 3hrs 50min 4hrs
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Santa Barbara Los Angeles Santa Ana Paso Robles San Diego Monterey 27 68 100 149 192 265 30 min 1hrs 13min 1hrs 52min 2hrs 30min 3hrs 22min 4hrs 30min
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ON THE COVER
Foley Estates
DECEMBER 2011 ISSUE 12 VOLUME 4

A Publication of Wine Country This Week
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ON THE COVER Foley Estates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 IN WINE COUNTRY Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-15 Wine Country Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 PLEASANT VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES Clayhouse Wines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 WESTSIDE PASO ROBLES Mondo Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 AVILA BEACH WINERIES Alapay Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY:
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LOS OLIVOS WINERIES Stolpman Vineyards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39 SOLVANG WINERIES Carivintas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41 SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP Corks & Crowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-47
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Whitney Brem, San Luis Obispo County Phone 805-252-5440 whitney@winecountrythisweek.com Jenn Jones, Santa Barbara County Phone 805-895-7378 jenn@winecountrythisweek.com Mike Giangreco Direct 707-938-3734 mike@winecountrythisweek.com Chandra Grant P.O. Box 92, El Verano, CA 95433 Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax 707-938-3674 chandra@winecountrythisweek.com Rebecca Arnn Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax 707-938-3674 rebecca@winecountrythisweek.com Cathy Gore Phone 707-938-3494 / Fax 707-938-3674 Email cathy@winecountrythisweek.com Michael Cervin, Alexandra Charsley, Melissa Chavez, Lisa Pretty, Carolyn Turner
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Foley Wine Estates

Quality Wines from Celebrated Sta. Rita Hills
Since its establishment in 2001, the Sta. Rita Hills AVA has become one of Californias most celebrated destinations for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Located in Santa Barbara County, between the bucolic towns of Buellton and Lompoc, the area is popular for its slow pace, gorgeous scenery, great restaurants and fine accommodations. Any visit to Sta. Rita Hills should include a stop at Foley Estates. The winery was founded by Bill Foley in the late 1990s and today is one of the most important properties in the appellation. Much of the winerys success can be attributed to the two extraordinary estate vineyards: Rancho Santa Rosa and Rancho Las Hermanas. The 460-acre Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard features 230 acres of vines that climb from 500 to 1,000 feet above sea level. The soils are maritime-based and the weather is consistently cool thanks to moist ocean breezes that sweep the property daily. The majestic 500-acre Rancho Las Hermanas property features 205 acres of Pinot Noir (Lindsays Vineyard) and 52 acres of Chardonnay (Courtneys Vineyard). It is a cool, rolling site blessed with six distinct, limestone-based soil types. In addition to the unique terroir at both sites, winemaker Leslie Mead Renaud credits Foleys intense farming protocols for the quality and style of the wines. One of the simplest, yet most radical developments in California viticulture since the 1990s is micro farming. It is based on the Burgundian model of mapping soils and contours of a piece of land down to the smallest increment. At Foley, we use soil pits when planting a parcel and aerial photography when it is producing to pinpoint changes in the terrain that affect vine growth and wine character. We then farm each of these tiny sections as if they were single, independent vineyards. According to Bill Foley, Our goal with our farming and winemaking programs is to ensure wines that are true to both their origin and the grape variety. Our Pinot Noir has all the exotic spice and complexity youve come to expect from Sta. Rita Hills Pinot. Our Chardonnay is concentrated and lush, yet it still retains the freshness and balance of a wine from a cool, maritime climate. Since the first vintage, Foley Estate wines have received universal acclaim from the wine media garnering more than 40 scores of 90 points or above from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate and Connoisseurs Guide. The winery is currently releasing its spectacular 2009s including a number of luscious Chardonnays and complex Pinot Noirs. All of Foleys wines can be tasted at the grand tasting room located at their Rancho Santa Rosa property. Built in 2005, this stunning, 3,500-square-foot building offers a comfortable setting for tasting and spectacular vistas of the neighboring mountain ranges, coastal oaks and rolling vineyards. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 6121 East Highway 246, Lompoc. For more information, call (805) 737-6222 or go to www.foleywines.com.
INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER by Len Napolitano
Which wines are best for cooking?

Any chef who also loves wine will tell you never to use a wine in your recipe that you dont think is good enough to drink. One thing most agree on is to not use wines labeled as cooking wine. These wines contain salt and do not have the complexity of flavor that you need from this vital ingredient. Using a quality wine doesnt necessarily mean that it has to be expensive. It would make no sense to use a rare vintage of Bordeaux, either. However, you do want something with style, flavor and depth. Depending on the type of wine, it could cost under $10 and still provide quality. Wine used in cooking will gradually lose some of its alcoholic strength as it is cooked. The longer it cooks, the more alcohol will be evaporated. What will remain are the basic flavors of the wine, which marries with other ingredients in the pan. When choosing a wine for a particular dish, try to match the primary flavor components of the wine with those of the dish. Here are some dry table wines commonly used for cooking and their typical flavor contributions: Chardonnay: Green apple, butter, butterscotch, vanilla Sauvignon Blanc: Herbal, vegetal, citrus Pinot Noir: Mushroom, red cherry, truffle Merlot: Blackberry, cocoa Zinfandel: Jam, blackberry, black pepper Cabernet: Cassis, black currant Another factor to consider when cooking with wine is the timing of the addition of the wine. The earlier the wine is added in the cooking process, the more alcohol will be evaporated. But there are cases when the alcohol is desired in the recipe. A splash of wine added near the end of the process will retain nearly all of its alcohol content. If youre thinking of using fortified wines like genuine Sherry, Port, Madeira and Marsala wines, be aware that they contain elevated alcohol levels to begin with. Most also will retain a good amount of their sweetness, although some can be fully dry. Wine will boil at a lower temperature than water, around 175 degrees versus 212 degrees. So, if you substitute wine for water in a recipe, remember to add cooking time to compensate for the lower boiling temperature.
Len Napolitano lives in San Luis Obispo County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators, Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com. Send your questions about wine to: wineologist@earthlink.net or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.
Halter Ranch Winery

A New History
by Michael Cervin
Near the remote intersection of two long gently curving roads, under a canopy of old oak trees you will find Halter Ranch Winery, whose desire to produce world-class wine, specifically both Bordeauxand Rhne-style, came to fruition. The first vines were planted in 1996 and by 2001 the majority of new plantings were put in the ground. The Halter Ranch team began by soil mapping the entire area to determine which varieties they would plant. In the end 20 different varieties were planted allowing for abundant blending options. The goal was always to make a world-class estate vineyard wines. Were not interested in making a lot of wine from everywhere. We believe this place has significant growing conditions, says Leslie Wyss, Operations Manager. The property was originally part of a 3,000-acre ranch dedicated to cattle, hay and barley production and was settled in the 1880s located in what was a very small farming community known as Adelaida. With that farming history as part of their story, Halter Ranch hit the Paso Robles wine scene with a bang. Before long their tasting room, which was built only in 2005, suffered growing pains and needed to be expanded to meet the demands of wine lovers and has since doubled in size. And now, Halter Ranch is adding a new state-of-theart winery to their expansion plans. The main exciting news is that we are in the final stages of building our new winery, says Wyss. The production side of the building is complete and our new winemaker Kevin Sass is using the facility for the first time this harvest. The winery is gravity flow in design and will allow us to process more of our estate fruit for the Halter Ranch label, Wyss adds. Since 2002 they had been making their wines in an old airplane hangar located on their property. Weve been hamstrung by our limited space and have had to cap our production at roughly 8,000 cases, while our vineyards could readily provide fruit for 30,000 cases, says winemaker Kevin Sass, who took over the winemaking reigns in 2011. With this harvest, Sass adds, we will sell less fruit to our neighbors and begin building the Halter Ranch identity. The new winery has been meticulously designed to be environmentally sensitive. All winery wastewater, for example, is recycled back into the vineyards and they save energy by using gravity flow rather than pumps. The gravity-flow process facilitates very gentle handling of grapes, juice and wine, which in turn produces smoother, purer wines, free of astringent tannins. Overall, our winemaking will become far more energy-efficient, in line with our governing philosophy of sustainability, Sass says. That falls in line with the chickens and sheep that wander the property, doing their own version of grazing and insect management. And its not just building a bigger winery facility, anyone can do that, it is really about giving the team at Halter Ranch better flexibility in which to continue making awardwinning wines. The new winery has four self-contained, temperaturecontrolled rooms for barrel-aging and case storage, and about 16,000 square feet of underground caves to provide optimal barrel storage conditions, which are naturally cooled. The winery has a computerized tank monitoring system which enables Sass to regulate fermenta-
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tion tank temperatures from his desktop or even his cell phone. Halter Ranch produces 100 percent estate-grown wines, specializing in Bordeaux and Rhne varieties grown on 57 separate vineyard blocks, delineated primarily by soil types ranging from calcareous clay to clay loam with shale and sandstone deposits. Halter Ranchs proprietary blend, Ancestor, is typically a Bordeaux-style Estate Reserve, which can develop beautifully in the bottle for a decade or more. Our 2007 Ancestor and 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon have just been released, says Wyss. In addition we have a very small amount of 2008 Malbec available in the tasting room now. This is an unusual variety for our area and we feel it is one of the most successful varieties we produce at Halter Ranch, she adds. Though Cabernet is king here, you will also find Syrah, Viognier, Ros, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel and Tempranillo. In addition to their wines, they offer Halter Ranch logo apparel and locally produced olive oils. The tasting room also has a few selected deli items, including cheeses, meats, olives, nuts and non-alcoholic beverages so everyone can relax and picnic in the garden surrounding the tasting room, soaking up the quiet beauty of the ranch. And thats one of the draws to visiting Halter Ranch; there is quite a bit of solitude here as it is not located on a busy highway. Stop by and see what Halter Ranch is up to. They are located at 8910 Adelaida Road at Vineyard Drive in Paso Robles and they are open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Tasting fees are $10, and they offer vineyard tours by appointment. Contact them at info@halterranch.com, www.halterranch.com or call (805) 226-9455.
Niner Wine Estates

The Heart of Paso Robles Wine Country
by Lisa Pretty
When you drive along Highway 46 West in Paso Robles it is hard to miss the large heart on the hillside. The perfect shape of a heart is a natural oak-tree filled depression that serves as a landmark on Niner Wine Estates 139-acre Heart Hill Vineyard. With the beautiful setting, it is here that the Niners decided to build their state of the art winery and gorgeous stone hospitality center. Using grapes from both their eastside Bootjack Ranch and westside Heart Hill Vineyard, Niner Wine Estate produces 100% estate wine. The Niners vision was to produce the best wine they could from grapes they grew, using the best of traditional winemaking methods and cutting-edge technologies. Making that vision a reality, is winemaker Amanda Cramer. Amanda oversees all winemaking operations and creates balanced, elegant, food-friendly wines. The hospitality center is open daily, offering visitors a chance to gain a little wine education as they taste through the wine offerings. Varietal wines include Sauvignon Blanc, Sangiovese, Rosato, Barbera, Sangiovese, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah; red blends include a Sangiovese-based blend called Super Paso, a no-rules blend called Twisted Spur and a blend of traditional Bordeaux varieties called Fog Catcher. Each month, a Winemakers Choice wine is featured. Amanda selects the wine and a large board in the tasting area displays the details of the wine. From the sensory notes to the best pairing, everything you ever wanted to know about the wine is available. Special case pricing is also offered for the Winemakers Choice featured wine. Amanda shared the selection process, Each month, I sit down with the team, review our current inventory (and our secret stash) and taste through a selection of wines that could be offered to our customers and CLUB 9 members. I try to pick a wine that fits well with the season, but since all the wines are very versatile, the most important thing is that the choice is tasting great right now. Whether its our award-winning Cabernet, a library sampling of Fog Catcher or our nearly sold-out Petite Sirah, I want to offer our customers a wicked good wine at an equally good price. For the month of December, instead of picking just one wine, Amanda decided to select a vertical offering of Fog Catcher. Fog Catcher is the winerys flagship wine, a barrel-select blend of estategrown Bordeaux varietals. The featured vintages are 2004, 2005 and 2006. The three wines make a wonderful collection and a unique holiday gift. With all of the wines produced to be food friendly, the winery puts a great deal of effort into pairing the wines with food. Members of the wine club, named Club 9, receive a recipe paired with the wines in their shipment. According to Marketing Manager, Alli Addison, the club members are so into the recipes and pairings that they will often send their favorites to the winery. In fact, one CLUB 9 members recipe for Smoked Tomato Soup looked so good and made such an excellent pairing with the Sangiovese that the winery decided to feature Jeff Chrispells recipe in the November club shipment. As a long-time club member, Jeff not only gets bragging rights to have been the first club member to have his recipe featured, but also gets credit for a pairing competition. Members are asked to submit their recipes to pair with Niner wines and the staff will select their favorite. The best recipe will be included with the February shipment and the winning member will be named Niner Iron Chef for 2012 and will receive a $50 Nine Wine Estates gift card. CLUB 9 is a rapidly growing club that is a lot of fun, with three shipments per year, complimentary tasting for members and their guests, private tours, exclusive club events and member specials.
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Club members also receive discounts on classes. Each month the winery offers a class as part of their Cooking Series. Cooking class sizes are kept very small, typically just 14 people, since it is a hands-on experience. During the class attendees not only learn about the food and wine, they also get to work in the large Niner commercial kitchen and enjoy the food they produce (with wine) at the end of the class. The cooking series offers a number of classes that are not only educational, but also very entertaining. For example on Saturday, December 10th, A Holiday Baking Class with Just Baked SLO will help people learn how to decorate sugar cookies, assemble three different types of crusts, poach fruit, caramelize sugar and make a reduction sauce. The menu includes Caramel Apple Cheesecake, Tart Noire and Poached Pear Toaster Pastry, each paired with a Niner wine. In January, the series continues with Elegant Winter Entertaining with Chef Nanette Smalley. Then in February, an all-time favorite, Farmers Market to Table with Chef Maegen Loring, is back. The class will actually head to the Templetons Farmers Market, select the best local produce available and then head back to the Niner kitchen to participate in a hands-on cooking class. March will feature Spring Brunch 101 with Chef Andre Averseng and in April, Italian Family Cooking with Chef Marco of Caf Roma. The list of events and class schedule continue to grow, including wine sensory seminars and other great educational experiences. Be sure to check the winery website or call the winery for additional information. Niner Wine Estates is located at 2400 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles. For information about the winery and upcoming events, visit ninerwine.com or call (805) 239-2233.
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
ONGOING North County Farmers Market Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables, 805-748-1109 Atascadero:Wed, 3-6 pm Paso Robles:Tue, 3-6 pm Baywood/Los Osos: Mon, 2-4:30 pm Templeton: Sat, 9am-12:30pm ONGOING Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips Explore the amazing outdoor world of the Central Coast Outdoors. Ten unique day trips, including bicycling the legendary Pacific Coast Highway, hiking Big Sur and kayaking among the profusion of bird life in Morro Bay. All trips include necessary transportation, a gourmet picnic lunch and knowledgeable guide(s). $79-$119. Bike rentals available. Call for reservations. 888-873-5610
ATASCADERO
DECMBER 7-8 Atascadero Entrada Gift Fair Merchants along Entrada Avenue in Atascaderos historic downtown Colony District will welcome the holiday season with a two day celebration. Vendors will line the sidewalks of Entrada Avenue. On Thursday evening live music by "SNAFU" will cap the week of shopping on Entrada. 11am-8pm, www.atascaderomainstreet.org
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Thomas Hill Organics Winemaker Dinner

Thomas Hill Organics pairs up with a local winery to showcase the best flavors of the Central Coast. Enjoy delicious food paired with fantastic wine. 805-226-5888, www.thomashillorganics.com ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
AVILA BEACH
ONGOING FRIDAYS Avila Beach Fish & Farmers' Market On the Promenade Fresh produce, local seafood, food booths & family fun. 4-8pm, 805-602-8266 Rainy day policy: If it's raining at 2pm in Avila the day of the market, the Fish & Farmers' Market is cancelled ONGOING Avila Beach Sea Life Center 805-595-7280, www.visitavilabeach.com Floating Adventures: Students board a real boat to experience the Floating Laboratory, Marine Biologist for a Day or Whale Watchers programs. Program Options: Teachers and educators customize programs. The Marine Institute has created a very comprehensive program with several options.
Patio Food Pairings at Opolo Vineyards

Join them on the patio every Saturday and Sunday for delicious gourmet pizzas from their wood burning oven, or for Opolo's signature Cevapcici sandwiches, all paired with excellent Opolo wines. Cheers! 12-4pm, $16 - $18/pp, 805-238-9593, www.opolo.com ONGOING SATURDAYS
Tours & Tastings at Eberle Winery

VIP Tastings by appointment, $25. Complimentary cave tours every half hour 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS
ARROYO GRANDE
ONGOING Hopping Good Time at the SLO Down Pub Open mic Mondays and everything else from blues to bluegrass. See the whole calendar of events at www.slodownpub.com/event_calendar.shtml ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077, www.arroyograndevillage.org ONGOING SATURDAYS Arroyo Grande Farmers Market Farm fresh produce & flowers, art show and live entertainment in the Arroyo Grande City Hall Parking Lot at 215 East Branch Street. 12-2:30pm 805-473-2250, www.arroyograndevillage.org ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Ice Cream Creating ~ A Family Affair! The Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab Show is a live performance that involves the whole audience! Live performances every Wednesday, 7pm, Invent a brand new flavor and watch it being made. 805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com ONGOING Winemakers Choice at Phantom Rivers The first Friday of every month join John & Linda for their Winemakers Choice tasting. John will be pouring his favorites (or mention what you like and were sure he will open it for you)! 5-7pm, www.phantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463 ONGOING LAST THURSDAYS Teachers Appreciation Night at Phantom Rivers In appreciation for all the dedication of school district personnel. Stop by the tasting room for happy hour specials. 3-7pm. 25% discounts off all bottles and $2.50 off any wine by the glass! 805-481-9463, www.phantomrivers.com ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER Celebrate Christmas in Arroyo Grande Grace Bible Church provides a Christmas Music Chorus at the Gazebo with a 70piece Choral & Instrumental group on Sunday followed by their annual Christmas Parade, Christmas Carols and Tree Lighting. During the month of December, enjoy fairyland of lights throughout the Village every night. Santa strolls the streets daily. www.arroyograndevillage.org DECEMBER 3 & 10
Free Cooking Show at Idlers Hospitality Catering

Food samples, wine & entertainment featuring wineries and special guests 5:30pm, 805-238-7979, www.hospitalitycatering.net ONGOING FRIDAYS
CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA & MORRO BAY

ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk Spend an enjoyable evening touring the many art galleries along the waterfront on the Embarcadero in beautiful Morro Bay. Sample great food and wine and converse with the artists. Open late till 8pm, 805-772-9955, morrobay.org ONGOING SATURDAYS Fishermen & Farmers Market in Morro Bay Fresh seasonal produce, crafts & musicians, 3-6pm, 800-231-0592 ONGOING Winemaker Dinners at Hoppes Join Chef Bill Hoppe as he celebrates his passion for food and wine with Winemaker Dinners featuring California's best wine producers and Chef Hoppe's personalized cooking classes featuring beautiful combinations of local and exotic foods. 805-995-1006, www.hoppesbistro.com DECEMBER 1 Hospitality Night in Cambria Stroll the streets and enjoy the businesses of Cambria who open their doors for your enjoyment offering discounts, drawings, food, refreshments and pictures with Santa. Santa and Mrs. Claus attend tree lighting ceremonies throughout the village. Music, entertainment and festivities all over town. 5:30-9pm, 805-927-3624 DECEMBER 3 Lighted Boat Parade Morro Bay, Local boats of all sizes, decorated with lights for the holiday season, cruise the harbor. 6:30pm, Morro Bay Chamber of Commerce, 805-772-4467 DECEMBER 6 Cambria Festival of the Trees If you are looking for a mix of Christmas cheer, combined with the joy of giving, you will find it at the annual Christmas Tree & Silent Auction. Your admission ticket includes wine and gourmet appetizers along with a chance to buy your fully decorated tree at the spirited live auction. Money from sales of trees goes to local charities. $20 per person. 6:30pm. 805-927-3624 DECEMBER 9 3rd Annual Christmas in Cayucos Merchant open house along Ocean Avenue. Free horse drawn carriage rides, children's activities, tree lighting, strolling carolers and a visit from Santa. Holiday shopping with gift ideas, special offers, giveaways, refreshments and entertainment. 5-8:30pm, 805-995-1200
Wine Down at Hearthstone

Enjoy music and light appetizers. Different musicians play and the BBQ will be lit. Winemaker Paul has several food and wine pairings he cannot wait to have you taste! Coming into town for the weekend, stop by before dinner, or if you are local come enjoy yourself after a long work week! This weeks performers & appetizers at www.facebook.com/HearthstoneWines, 805-238-2544 FIRST SATURDAY
Wine & the Arts

Join 6 wineries and 4 art galleries on a downtown wine and art walk. Each month features a new artist with live music. Light appetizers, wine by the glass and wine tasting available. 5-7pm, 805-237-9009, www.ortmanfamilyvineyards.com EVERY OTHER SATURDAY
Live Music at Vina Robles

They invite you to slow down from your week, sit back and enjoy live music all while savoring award-winning Vina Robles wines. Music complimentary. 1-4pm, No RSVP necessary. Wine for purchase & tastings available. 805-227-4812, www.vinarobles.com MOST SATURDAYS
First Crush Paso Wine 101

First Crush Wine Workshop at Silver Horse A fun and informative introduction to Paso Robles wine country, its wines, how they're made and how to taste them. Includes winery and vineyard tour, barrel tasting, educational tasting and complimentary Silver Horse & Tassajara tastings. 11am-1pm $25, $20/Crush members, RSVP, 877- 82-CRUSH, www.firstcrushwinemaking.com ONGOING 3RD SUNDAYS
Funday Sunday at Silver Horse Winery

Join them for pizza made by the culinary talented Silver Horse & Tassajara staff. Live music, spectacular wines & just a good time! 4-7pm www.silverhorse.com, 805-467-9463 ONGOING SUNDAYS Live Music at Sculpterra Live entertainment sponsored by "Songwriters At Play." 1-4pm, free www.sculpterra.com ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Open Mic Songwriters & Comedian Night BBQ, beer, wine & soda available for purchase. Bring your own chair, all ages welcome. 6-9pm, free, Stacked Stone Cellars, Paso Robles, 805-238-7872 ONGOING 15 Degrees C Wine Shop & Bar Templeton, 805-434-1554 Wednesday: Happy Hour, $3 glasses of wine & beer, 5-7pm Thursday: Spanish Tapas Nite, each tapa is $2, 5-7pm Friday: Oyster Bar, Champagne, Bubbles galore! Orders must be in by 7pm ONGOING Go Ballooning Enjoy incredible views of the wine country of Paso Robles, Atascadero, San Miguel and Templeton. You float along at 2-3 miles per hour from an altitude of a few feet up to several thousand feet above the ground. 1-4 passengers per trip. Weather permitting. Call for reservations. 805-458-1530
Winter Music Sessions at Laetitia Winery

Listen to live music and sip Laetitia Wine. 1-4pm 805-481-1772, www.laetitiawine.com Dec 3: Nataly Lola Dec 10: Richard Green DECEMBER 9
Holiday Party at Talley Vineyards

Come join Talley Vineyards for some holiday cheer and do some of that holiday shopping. There will be wine discounts, merchandise, vendors and a special $5 wine flight selected for that evening. 5pm-7pm, www.talleyvineyards.com DECEMBER 16
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ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Winter in the Vineyard at Laetitia

All day open house at Laetitia Winery with light snacks, the KRUSH 92.5 broadcasting live and live music from 4pm-7pm, $10 per person/Free for Wine Club Members, 805-481-1772, www.laetitiawine.com DECEMBER 31
Pinot Noir Blending Seminar at Wild Horse Winery

Templeton Learn the art of blending wine. Experience first hand what being a winemaker is all about. Sample Pinot Noirs from the Central Coast AVA and learn what terroir truly means. Each participant creates their own blend to take home. $50, $35/wine club. By appointment 11am or 2pm, Limit 10 RSVP, 805-434-2541 ext. 15, email leslie.churchill@wildhorsewinery.com ONGOING TUESDAYS
New York New Years on Papagallo II

Join Laetitia Winery for their first ever New Years Party on the 72ft Papagallo II yacht in Morro Bay. Cruise through the bay while Steve McCann performs live. Enjoy Laetitia wines and a gourmet meal by Chef Leonard Gentieu. Watch the ball drop live in New York on TV on the boat. Limited tickets available. $95 per person, 805-474-7653, www.laetitawine.com.
Indulge Level 4 Winery Feature

Downtown Paso Robles A different winery each week. All wines will be available by the glass with a carefully paired sampler. 6-9pm, 805-237-2111
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ONGOING FRIDAYS Friday Fun Nites at Rio Seco Music and extended wine tasting. Memorable, family-friendly evenings of good food, fine wines, great music and fun people all summer long. $10/BBQ tickets, under 12/free. RSVP, 805-237-8884 DECEMBER 2, DECEMBER 10
Cooking Class: Holiday Baking with Niner Wines & Just Baked SLO
In this fun, hands-on cooking class, participants will learn how to decorate sugar cookies with an assortment of icings and embellishments, make and assemble three different types of crusts (rolled pastry, pat-in-pan and crumb), poach fruit, caramelize sugar for a sauce and brittle and then make a reduction sauce! 11am-2pm. $55 per person/Club 9 discounts apply. Reservations required. 805.239.2233 x 11, www.ninerwine.com. DECEMBER 10
DECEMBER 8 Holiday Stroll Pismo Beach merchants along Shell Beach Road help visitors get into the holiday spirit. Shopping, refreshments, live music, grab bags for the kids and a Surfin' Santa will be on hand. 5pm-9pm, www.sbig.org.
SAN LUIS OBISPO

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
Holiday Open House for Wine Club at Halter Ranch

Halter Ranch Victorian Farmhouse, Join them for a casual open house with friends, appetizers and wine. Enjoy the aromas of the season and the holiday decorations in the Victorian Farmhouse. Meet the Halter Ranch team and enjoy a glass of wine and a few small bites prepared by a local chef. Complimentary for Wine Club Members. RSVP, info@halterranch.com or call 888-367-9977 DECEMBER 2 Illuminating Evening Join Vina Robles for a Christmas tree lighting and a holiday music performance. You will be greeted with your choice of a steaming mug of mulled RED4 wine or apple cider, as well as homemade cookies. Wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Donations of unwrapped toys for local Toys for Tots organization are appreciated. No RSVP is necessary. 5:30-7:30pm, 805-227-4812, www.vinarobles.com DECEMBER 3
Master the Art of Wine and Cheese at Tolosa Winery

Four cheeses are served using only artisan and/or farmstead products. Wine is paired with each cheese, utilizing the principles of balance and harmony. 11am-4pm, RSVP, 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com ONGOING Hearst Castle Tours Led by an experienced guide, tour Hearst Castle and encounter first-hand the majesty and beauty of this historical treasure. 800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.org ONGOING The San Luis Obispo Art Center Permanent collection & constantly rotating exhibits of works by local artists in all media paintings, sculpture, photography & more. 11am-5pm daily except Tuesdays, 805-543-8562, www.sloartcenter.org ONGOING WEEKENDS Music at Mothers Tavern Upscale tavern with entertainment, check for schedules 805-541-8733, www.motherstavern.com ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY Dallidet Adobe & Gardens Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo. Site of first commercial winery in the area. 1-4pm, 805-543-0638, www.slochs.org/dallidet ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Art Gallery Events Art After Dark Various art galleries stay open late & host artist receptions with wine & cheese 6-9pm, Downtown San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9251, www.sloartcouncil.org DECEMBER 4
Eberle Winery Holiday Open House

Friendly elves in the Tasting Room will be happy to help you find the perfect present and gift wrapping is free! There will be complimentary holiday treats and wine tasting. 10am-5pm, 805-238-9607, www.EberleWinery.com. DECEMBER 10 Vine Street Victorian Christmas Showcase Vine Street in Paso Robles between 8th & 21st Streets. Live Music, Community Open Houses, Cotton Candy, Free Cookies and Hot Chocolate, Community Caroling, Fun... Friends... Festivities! 6-9pm, www.pasoroblesdowntown.org DECEMBER 10 Art of Blending Wine Workshop Join us at our beautiful Silver Horse Winery location for a fun filled afternoon of wine tasting and blending experience. No previous winemaking experience necessary First Crush makes your custom winemaking experience simple, and fun! Includes wine tasting and cheese pairing. Reservations encouraged. 1-4pm, $50 per person/$40 for Crush Club Members, www.firstcrushwinemaking.com DECEMBER 10 Pear Valley Winery & Vineyards Holiday Open House Ring in the holidays by enjoying some Pear Valley wine and holiday treats. Support the local Toys for Tots drive by bringing an unwrapped toy or making a cash donation and receive 15% off your wine purchase. 11am-5pm, www.pearvalley.com DECEMBER 10-11
Black Tie Holiday in the Caves

Eberle welcomes acclaimed Chef Michel Richard, Citronelle, Washington D.C. Experience a meal like no other from a culinary talent who Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate describes as A great chef, who is cooking at a level that far exceeds any Michelin three-star chef in France. $150 per person/$120 Cellar Club Members. For information and reservations, 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com. DECEMBER 3 50th Annual Christmas Light Parade 2011 Celebrate The Season in downtown Paso Robles. The traditional light parade marks the arrival of Santa Claus in downtown Paso Robles. Santa will be in residence at the Holiday House in the downtown city park until Christmas Eve. The hours are posted on the Holiday House and online. 7pm, 805-238-4103, www.pasoroblesdowntown.org DECEMBER 4 Uniqie Holiday Gift Boutique at Shale Oak Winery This event features an elite group of vendors, with unique products fashioned from sustainable, refurbished, recycled and repurposed materials. Join them for an afternoon of wine, music and "storytelling" as artisan-craftsmen share their tales surrounding their one-of-a-kind creation. They will be offering complimentary gift wrap with any purchase and will be serving delicious mulled wine. 1-4pm, 805-239-4800 DECEMBER 4 & 11 Charity Reading of The Polar Express at Le Vigne A magical Christmas story, Christmas carols sang by KMPR and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Kids who wear their pajamas get a present from Santa Claus. Kids get hot cocoa & cookies. Adults get wine and cheese. Proceeds from this event will benefit The Family Care Network which helps local foster and high needs kids on the Central Coast. RSVP, space is limited. 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm & 7:30pm. $20 Adults/$15 La Famiglia/$10 Kids 805-227-4000, www.levignewinery.com DECEMBER 10
Holiday Open House at Castoro

Looking for a bit of good old fashioned Holiday Cheer? Drop by their Tasting Room and enjoy holiday goodies and mulled wine on the house! Their gift shop is filled with awesome wine and goodies for your friends and family. 10% off most gift items, $15% off wine purchases and free shipping to legal addresses in the continental U.S. - this weekend only. www.castorocellars.com DECEMBER 31
5th Annual Art in the Vineyard at Tolosa Winery

The event hosts 30+local artists featuring glass art, photography, textiles, pottery, jewelry, paintings, furniture, much more. Features live music, wine tasting and appetizers. 11am-5pm, 805-704-8128 DECEMBER 7
New Years Eve a Twlight Masquarade at Robert Hall Winery

Imperial ticket Includes: Cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, wine & champagne. 7pm-1am. $150/$125 wine club member. Majestic ticket includes: Appetizers, dancing and complimentary glass of champagne. 9pm-1am, $50/$45 wine club member, 805-239-1616 ext.24, www.roberthallwinery.com
Wine Club Holiday Celebration at Edna Valley

Join Edna Valley for their annual Club Edna Holiday Open House. This is a complimentary evening for all club members. Sip wine and enjoy festive appetizers while you get a little holiday shopping in. Let them get you in the spirit of the season! This event does fill up so make your reservations with Dana early. 5-7pm, Complimentary for club members only, 805-544-5855 x 27 DECEMBER 15
PISMO BEACH/SHELL BEACH

ONGOING SUNDAYS Shell Beach Farmers Market Featuring products such as fresh produce, flowers, jams, dried fruits, artisan vinegars, grown by local farmers. A variety of other products, including family fun. 9am-1pm, Dinosaur Caves Park, shellbeachfarmersmarket@yahoo.com ONGOING Complimentary Limousine Service with Pismo Beach Winery Their complimentary limousine service eliminates the need for a designated driver. Relax and travel in style on your wine tasting excursion to Pismo Beach Winery. Must be at least 21 years old, allow approximately one hour. Limousine only travels from your resort to their winery and back. Free, www.pismobeachwinery.com, 805-773-9463 DECEMBER 2 Holiday Harmony & Tree Lighting in Downtown Pismo Beach Fresh snow, a bounce house, crafts and cookie decorating. Santa will be in Santa's Village and the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony will take place at 6 p.m. at the Pismo Beach Pier. Join Santa and carolers at the Beach Bum Holiday Rental parking lot at 5:30 p.m. before he makes his way to the tree lighting ceremony on a fire truck. Enjoy hot drinks and listen to carols as the tree is lit. Kids can have their picture taken with Santa. Free, 6-8pm, 805-773-7063
Holiday Open House at Tolosa

Complete your last minute shopping at Tolosa Winery, because theres no better way to shop then with a glass of wine in hand. Complimentary tastings, light appetizers and a festive atmosphere to help with all your holiday shopping. One-night only specials on their estate wines and gift boxes and all include complimentary gift wrapping. 5-7pm, 805-704-8128
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

DECEMBER 2-6 Holiday Weekend in Wine Country Local merchants, vintners, hoteliers & restaurateurs showcase Santa Barbara Wine Countrys small town holiday spirit! There will be tree lightings, parades, menorahs, concerts, Santa, Aebleskivers and holiday dinners. www.winecountryholiday.com
Sligo Rags Indoor Concert at Castoro

Named among the top acoustic bands in LA (by Folkworks Magazine) and twotime winners of the Orange County Music Award for Best Folk Band, this dynamic ensemble presents Celtic Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude. Get early start on the holidays...they'll be serving complimentary mulled wine and goodies during the concert! Enjoy browsing through our gift shop while you're here. www.castorocellars.com DECEMBER 10
LOMPOC/BUELLTON
FIRST THURSDAY Wine & Culture in the Ghetto Flying Goat Cellars co-owners Norm Yost and Kate Griffith host these events to introduce locals to the wine community. 4:30-6:30pm, 805-737-GOAT
Holiday Open House and Wine Club Pick up Party at Eos

Enjoy mulled wines, cookies and carolers! Also featured will be holiday gift and $99 case specials! www.eosvintage.com
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DECEMBER 3-4 Holiday Open House at Flying Goat Cellars A tasting fee of $15 will include a Flying Goat Logo Glass and tastings of current and library wines, as well as barrel samples. Live music by So What Kombo will be featured on December 3rd, from 2-4pm. Holiday gift packages will be available for purchase. On exhibit at the Tasting Room is Fran Collins installation Wine Ghetto Portraits. 805-737-GOAT, www.flyinggoatcellars.com DECEMBER 10 ONGOING SATURDAY & SUNDAY Live Music at Oreana Winery Wine tasting and wine by the glass, 2-5pm, www.oreanawinery.com ONGOING Hans Christian Andersen Museum Honoring the multi-talented Danish father of the modern fairy tale, is filled with copies of Andersens books, sketches, paper cutouts, silhouettes and collages. 10am-5pm daily, www.solvangusa.com ONGOING Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum Houses a collection of vintage and rare motorcycles as well as European race bikes. The museum rotates some of the bikes each month so that the bikes on display are constantly changing and expanding. Weekends 11am-5pm and by appointment mid-week. 805-686-9522, www.motosolvang.com ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAY UNTIL APRIL 18 Solvang Third Wednesday Wine Walk Enjoy wine tasting while strolling through the Village of Solvang. Most wine tasting rooms offer special discounts to Wine Walk participants on wine & merchandise. $20 per person (cash only please) includes a Solvang Third Wednesday logo glass, map and tasting at 5 places of your choice. Tickets available at The Olive House, Sort This Out Cellars or Wandering Dog Wine Bar. 3-7pm, www.solvang3rdwednesday.com DECEMBER 2 Julefest Tree Lighting Ceremony Annual Julefest (Winterfest) Tree Lighting Ceremony, singing, music and dancing in downtown Solvang. 5pm-6:30pm, www.solvangusa.com DECEMBER 3 Julefest (Christmas) Parade Annual Julefest (Winterfest) Parade, Downtown Solvang. Santa Claus visits. 11am, www.solvangusa.com DECEMBER 4 - JANUARY 8, THURSDAY - MONDAY Solvang Trolley Light and Caroling Tours $5 for adults/$3 for kids 12 and under/ 805-794-8958, www.solvangtrolley.com DECEMBER 17-18 Solvangs Holiday Wine About 10+ participating tasting rooms will feature premium wines over a 2-day walkable wine tour throughout the Village of Solvang during our 2011 Centennial Julefest Celebration. Ticket includes a 2-day passport along with a souvenir wine glass. Pick up your Holiday Wine About Passport (with printed receipt and picture I.D.) at Lucas & Lewellen Wine Tasting Room. 11am - 4pm, www.solvangusa.com DECEMBER 17-31
SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON

ONGOING
Friday Night Wine Down at Costa de Oro

Great way to start your weekend! Enjoy live music, wine tasting and cheese plates. 4:30-7:30pm, 805-922-1468, www.cdowinery.com ONGOING SUNDAYS Champagne Sunday Brunch at the Historic Santa Maria Inn Enjoy a variety of selected meats, carving stations and an omelette station along with a salad bar. They also feature traditional breakfast fare, many side dishes and an elaborate and delicious dessert station. $21.95 adults/$18.95 Seniors/$12.95 children. 10am-2pm, 805-928-7777, www.santamariainn.com DECEMBER 7
Palmina Red, White & Green Party!

Raise a glass of Palmina wine in a toast to the holiday season at their Red, White & Green holiday festa! They will be pouring current and library wines, all complemented by tasty appetizers and goodies prepared by Chef Steve. The winery and tasting room will be festooned with holiday decorations and gift packs, magnums and small-lot wines will be available. 5-7pm, Reservations are required. $20 per person/Free for Wine Club members, 805-735-2030, www.palminawines.com
LOS OLIVOS/FOXEN CANYON

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Evening with the Winemaker at Los Olivos Cafe $15, 805-688-7265, 5-6pm, www.losolivoscafe.com ONGOING SATURDAYS Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting Enjoy delicious organic tastings. 11am-5pm daily, $3 805-693-1600, www.globalgardensgifts.com DECEMBER 3 Olde Fashioned Christmas in Los Olivos Celebrate Olde Fashioned Christmas as the streets are adorned with luminaries and the smell of popcorn and roasted walnuts. Local merchants will welcome guests during this romantic return to small town holiday celebration. Experience musical performances and a tree lighting ceremony by their "Little Angel." 3-7pm DECEMBER 10
Ladies Shopping Night at Costa de Oro

Come shop with guest vendors while you enjoy wine and friends! 5-8pm. 805-922-1468, www.cdowinery.com
SANTA YNEZ
ONGOING THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS Dancing at Maverick Saloon Dance lessons, live country western or rock & roll. 6:45pm, check web for schedule of entertainers. 805-686-4785, www.mavericksaloon.org ONGOING Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum & Parks - Janeway Carriage House Exhibits from Chumash period through early 20th century ranch day, 12-4pm 805-688-7889, www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org ONGOING Chumash Casino Concerts For schedules & information, 800-585-3737, www.chumashcasino.com ONGOING Cachuma Lake Recreation Area Activities Santa Ynez Park, 805-686-5050 , www.cachuma.com, $8 per vehicle Fri-Sun: Wildlife Nature Cruises aboard the 45-passenger pontoon boat "Osprey" featuring 2-hour tour with naturalist. Call for schedule & fees. Sat: 10-11:30am. Naturalists and volunteers lead a 1-mile walk on the Oak Canyon Trail for all ages. Free with park admission. Sat: 12:30-1:30pm; Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) $2/child ONGOING Art at Artiste Winery Each quarter, Artiste releases two new wines with impressionist painted labels from the brushes of their featured artist. 805-686-2626 www.artiste.com
2nd Annual Holiday Open House at Firestone Vineyards

Santa Clause will be present for photos and winter wishes! Tidbits, snacks and small bites will be provided by a variety of local vendors. Mulled wine and cider will be available to all. There will be an exclusive barrel samples of upcoming vintages and extreme discounts on wine! www.firestonewine.com
SANTA BARBARA
ONGOING SUNDAYS Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show For 44 years featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry with 200+ artists and craftsman. East Beach Pier, 10amdusk, 805-897-1982, www.sbaacs.com ONGOING FRIDAYS Wine Tasting at East Beach Wine Hosted by a winemaker, winery owner or wine broker. 8 -10 wines to taste. 4-7pm, contact for current host listing, 805-691-1020, www.eastbeachwine.com ONGOING University of California, Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures Check their website for events. 805-893-3535, www.arts&lectures.ucsb.edu ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS Downtown Walking Tours Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbaras past. Saturday walking tours near the City Hall steps facing de la Guerra Plaza and Sunday tours near the entrance of the Public Library on Anapamu Street. 10am, $10 donation No strollers, young children or dogs, info@afsb.org, 805-965-6307 ONGOING Downtown Santa Barbara Various venues for art exhibits, cultural events & fine wine tasting, plus festival and holiday events, 805-962-2098, www.santabarbaradowntown.com ONGOING Santa Barbara Museum of Art Check site for hours and exhibits. 805-963-4364, www.sbma.net ONGOING Cest Cheese Stop for lunch, wine, cheese and chocolate. Theyre starting to ramp up their selection, bringing in new and delicious cheeses, wines and various treats for all to enjoy. 825 Santa Barbara Street, 805-965-0318 ONGOING CAMA International Series at The Granada Features celebrated orchestras, conductors and soloists from around the world. www.camasb.org, 805-966-4324
Henriot Champagne Feature Plus Gourmet Cheese Platter at the Wandering Dog Wine Bar
Four marvelous bubblies from this famed Champagne producer. They are one of the favorite sparkling producers in France and produce a great variety of brut, ros and specialty Champagnes. Feature includes 2 sparkling flights and your choice of a cheese platter or a cheese & chocolate platter. $55/$40/Wine Club, 805-686-9126, www.wanderingdogwinebar.com
SOLVANG
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Wandering Dog Wine Bar presents Blind Tasting Thursday

Challenge your palate and learn about wine at the same time! Every week features different varietals, regions, etc. No reservations required. 4-7pm, $15 Must be 21, 805-686-9126, www.wanderingdogwinebar.com ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY
VENTURA COUNTY
DECEMBER 3-4 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Taste and purchase the best of locally grown estate wines from Malibu to Santa Barbara. Meet the vineyard owners and enjoy their unique "stories" and excellent wines. Catered wine compatible appetizers for sale. 12pm-5pm. $15 admission includes custom winery glass and the wines you'll be tasting. 805-484-0597, www.camarillocustomcrush.com
Live Music in the Tasting Room at Sort This Out Cellars

Keep a lookout for special band performances that you won't want to miss! www.sortthisoutcellars.com, 805-688-1717 ONGOING FIRST SATURDAYS
Nate Latta and His Rockabilly Revue at Sort This out Cellars
An evening of Hootenanny proportions (at least what they can fit into a 10x10 corner of the tasting room). Come out for some uninhibited musical fun and enjoy wine specials and giveaways. www.sortthisoutcellars.com ONGOING
Tuesday Evening Wine Classes at Wandering Dog

6-7:30pm, $35, $25/Wine Society & Industry, unless otherwise noted. RSVP, 805-686-9126, wines@wanderingdogwinebar.com ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Solvang Farmers Market Fresh produce, flowers & foods, on First Street, between Mission Drive and Copenhagen, 4-7pm, 805-962-5354, www.sbfarmersmarket.org
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Quality Craft Beers from Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.

This family-owned brewery started by Jim and Jaime Dietenhofer of Los Olivos, has been life-long dream in the making. Harnessing their Bavarian heritage the Dietenhofers wanted to create a craft brewery in the Santa Ynez Valley that focused on creating the highest quality beer and help add to a growing hop culture in the Central Coast. Utilizing the skill sets from award-winning head brewer A.J. Stoll and his brew team, Figueroa Mountain Brewing has been able to create a line-up of seven quality craft beers (soon to be more). The brew 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 experience that includes live music on Fridays, and a complete food and wine 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 list of events throughout the Central Coast. Stay tuned to www.figmtnbrew.com for more information, or follow them on Facebook: Figueroa Mountain Brewing for the latest news and updates.
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Winemaker Profile: Talley Vineyards
Eric Johnson
by Brette Ann Womack
Talley Vineyards is celebrating their 25th year of winemaking, and upon tasting any of their current releases it is clear there is experience and history in every bottle. This 25th Talley Vineyards harvest also marks the fifth harvest winemaker, Eric Johnson, has spent with the Talley family. While studying at Cal Poly, Eric was fortunate enough to obtain a part-time job in the tasting room at Talley Vineyards. Soon afterward, Eric was selected as an intern for the production facility and steadily climbed the necessary ladder a production assistant takes to become head winemaker. Erics tenure with Talley Vineyards is largely credited to his relationship with the Talley family. His winemaking style and vision are directly correlated with that of owner, Brian Talleys. Rarely will a winemaker describe the production process as easy, but with Erics stellar, albeit small, production team and the support of a family so passionate about their wines, the easy winemaking method makes perfect sense. Assistant winemaker, Nicole Pope, and Eric work seamlessly together and obviously have fun doing it. While the work might be fun and easy, there is plenty of it to be done. Talley Vineyards grows a total of 190 acres which includes mostly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. In addition, the Talleys grow small lots of Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc in Edna Valley; and in Paso Robles, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viogner, Petite Syrah and Grenache grow at the Hazel Talley Vineyard in the Templeton Gap. Each varietal comes into the winery in separate lots. The 70 different Pinot Noir lots come in 1.5 tons at a time and each ferments and ages separately until final blending. Eric, Nicole and their team of three, punchdown each lot gently until fermentation is complete. Talley Vineyards uses entirely native yeasts throughout the winery, meaning there are no additions of yeasts or bacterial inoculations to establish primary and secondary fermentations. The wine simply takes its own course allowing the true terroir of each lot to be apparent in the wine. The Chardonnay is fermented in French oak barrels and after the Pinot Noir has completed the primary fermentation in open top fermenters, it is moved to French oak barrels and joins the Chardonnay in a large barrel room. There is much discussion about the unique weather weve had this year and how it has affected the harvest on the Central Coast. Eric exclaims, I love this harvest! This is in reference to the timing in
which the fruit has come in and the ideal numbers the grapes have. Eric explains the 2011 vintage will produce elegant Pinot Noir with low alcohol and lovely complexity. Wine enthusiasts often wonder, what does the winemaker drink? The classic saying goes, it takes a lot of beer to make great wine, which always holds true. However, Eric is currently enjoying the latest releases of the Bishops Peak wines. These are tasty wines at everyday prices produced by Talley Vineyards. The 2010 Bishops Peak Pinot Noir is entirely from San Luis Obispo County and retails for only $20. Its a lovely wine with layers of raspberry and spice and is perfect for the holidays. Not to be missed at Talley Vineyards is the renowned Rincon Pinot Noir. The current vintage is 2009 and is available to taste on the reserve menu. During your visit to Arroyo Grande Valley, schedule a barrel sampling tour at Talley Vineyards. Guests are sure to come across Eric and Nicole working diligently and cheerfully on Talleys beautiful wines. Talley Vineyards is at 3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande, and is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (805) 489-0446 or visit the website at www.talleyvineyards.com.
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Holiday Open House at Firestone Vineyard, December 10

Come to Firestone Vineyard in celebration of the holidays! Santa Claus will be present for photos and winter wishes! Tidbits, snacks and small bites will be provided by a variety of local vendors. Mulled wine and cider will be available to all. There will be an exclusive barrel samples of upcoming vintages and extreme discounts on wine! The Santa Ynez Valley winery tasting room offers one of the Central Coasts most comfortable and comprehensive visitor experiences, including daily winery tours and extensive picnic facilities. Archive photos and other artifacts chart the Firestone familys pioneering heritage, from turn-of-the-century tire innovation to the establishment of Santa wine enthusiasts and novices alike. The tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours are offered daily at 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Try seven wines for $10. It is an additional $2 to keep the glass. Special holiday hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 24 and closed Christmas Day. For New Years Eve, Firestone Vineyards will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and closed New Years Day. Firestone Vineyards is located at 5000 Zaca Station Road in Los Olivos. For more information, call (805) 688-3940, send an email to TastingRoom@FirestoneWine.com or go to www.firestonewine.com.
Barbara Countys first estate winery in 1972. The recently remodeled tasting room features an island bar and picture windows that overlook the estate vineyards. Here, the tasting room staff strives to offer an informative and welcoming atmosphere that will appeal to
Palmina Hosts its Annual Red, White & Green Party, December 10
Red and White Wines and a Green Christmas Tree and perhaps a coincidence that these are the colors of the Italian flag?
Come to Palmina Tasting Room and Enoteca on Saturday, December 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. and raise a glass of Palmina wine in a toast to the holiday season. Theyll be pouring current and library wines, all complemented by tasty appetizers and there will definitely be goodies prepared by Chef Steve (will the pizza oven be fired up? The winery and tasting room will be festooned with holiday decorations and there will be gift packs, magnums and small-lot wines available to allow you to find that perfect gift for the wine lover on your list! Space is limited and reservations are required; email Gerri or give her a call at (805) 735-2030. This is also the pickup party for wine club members. Free to club members and $20 per person for non-club members. Palmina Tasting Room and Enoteca is located at 1520 East Chestnut Court in Lompoc and is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call (805) 735-2030. Tastings are $10 per person, which include all wines being poured and Italian snacks. Our wine club members taste gratis of course. Tavola members may bring one guest at no charge, and our Stagioni, Mezzo and Vendemmia members can treat guests as well (up to a total of six people).
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Holiday Events at Tolosa Winery

Come to Tolosa during the holidays and find out why it is one of the most interesting and innovative tasting rooms in all of California. Architecturally modern in structure, the tasting room and its adjacent patio combine elements of the winery in its design, from the cork floor to stainless steel ceilings, glass bar and wood panels. The friendly and knowledgeable staff is excited to guide you through an array of offerings to create a memorable experience.
Art in the Vineyards December 4, 11am-5pm

The event hosts 30+ local artists featuring glass art, photography, textiles, pottery, jewelry, paintings, furniture and more. The event features live music, wine tasting and appetizers. For more information, call Shannon Len at (805) 704-8128.
Holiday Open House December 15, 5-7pm

Complete your last-minute shopping at Tolosa Winery, because theres no better way to shop than with a glass of wine in hand. Theyll be offering complimentary tastings, light appetizers and a festive atmosphere to help with all your holiday shopping. One-night only specials will be offered on estate wines and gift boxes and all include complimentary gift wrapping.
Yosemites Vintners Holiday at Ahwahnee Hotel December 7-8

Join Larry Brooks, Tolosa Winemaker at The Vintners Holiday, Session VIII. This event provides an opportunity for winemakers and guests to celebrate harvest with enlightening wine tastings, seminars, a small private reception to meet the winemakers in person, and top off the experience with a divine five-course Gala Dinner. There is no more beautiful place to enjoy amazing wines then at Yosemite and the Ahwahnee Hotel!
Wine Tasting at Tolosa

Guests can choose from traditional tastings in the stunning, modern tasting room. There is a house flight as well as a limited release flight. On Saturdays and Sundays guests can enjoy a flight of reserve wines paired with artisan cheeses in the Heritage Room overlooking the vineyards. The cheese menu varies weekly, but always includes an international variety of delicious cheeses. For those wanting a more in depth understanding of the winemaking process, Tolosa offers a self-guided tour that begins overlooking the vineyard and continues into the tasting room that looks down into the tank room. Very much designed like a museum selfguided tour, the experience adds more knowledge to the tasting. Tolosa also offers a Past, Present and Future tour (by appointment only) which highlights its history, the history of the area, the present releases and includes a barrel tasting of future wines. There is also an opportunity to purchase futures on this tour. Tolosa Vineyards is located at 4910 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with tours by appointment. For more information, call (805) 782-0500 or go to www.tolosawinery.com.
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WINE COUNTRY DINING
WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTHS
M A M A S M E AT B A L L
One pretty reliable way to find out just how good the food at a local restaurant is, is to ask somebody in the restaurant business. Ask a bartender, a waiter, anyone in fact, what they think of Mamas meatballs in San Luis Obispo and their lips begin to quiver, their eyes roll towards the heavens, they sigh; that is how good Mamas Meatball is. Set in a small courtyard off of one of the towns main streets, in a place called the Old Creamery, Mamas Meatball is actually divided in two. On the right is the takeout where people line up to get their orders of meatballs and more. To the left, fronted by a huge-trunked tree and a water fountain, is the intimate restaurant with its mural of the Mediterranean across the back. Meatballs aside, the restaurant, under owner and chef Nicola Allegretta, offers a wide range of authentic Italian dishes, many of them now available in smaller sizes as well, a bow to the economy and his customers wishes. Among them are half a dozen soups, a long list of salads (including grilled salmon and a refreshing pear and gorgonzola), some wonderful antipasto choices, both hot and cold paninis (including, of course, one made with meatballs), more pasta dishes than there is space here to share (though the Ravioli di Pollo all Vodka homemade ravioli filled with chicken and served in a vodka sauce cannot go unmentioned). There is also a heady selection of meat and fish dishes as well as any number of traditional and specialty pizzas (now available in two sizes) and some far too-tempting desserts. Mamas Meatball currently has two locations. The original is in the Old Creamery plaza at 570 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, (805) 5440861. Mamas Meatball is also available for your convenience in the south county at 325 Pier Avenue by the entrance of the Pismo Beach Dunes, (805) 473-2383. Hours of operation are Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 10 p.m., closed on Mondays. You can order online at www.mamasmeatball.com. And, dont forgot they can also deliver and have very popular catering services, which work with groups (including weddings) of every type and size.
SAN LUIS OBISPO

MAMA'S MEATBALL
Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering Mama's Meatball has specialized in creating seasonal menus by using only the finest and freshest ingredients. 570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135 www.mamasmeatball.com 805-544-0861
PA S O R O B L E S
NIPOMO
ADELINAS BISTRO & MARKETPLACE

Hand Crafted Meals by Chef Pandee Pearson Featuring Farmers Market Fresh Produce and Local Wines Minutes from town but a world away from the everyday. Located within the Monarch Club at Trilogy 1645 TRILOGY PARKWAY NIPOMO 805.343.7510 www.adelinasbistro.com
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Perfect Pairs
2009 Alta Maria Chardonnay Perfectly Paired with Santa Barbara Roast Chicken
Chardonnay is one of the most versatile, and frequently consumed, wines in the world. Most people know Chardonnay to have apple or pear flavors with some level of oak and butter. But other Chardonnays, like those from Burgundy, France for instance, can be very different: lean and zippy, hints of minerality or even soft and elegant. It all depends on the growing conditions, terroir, the winemakers style and mother nature. 2009 Alta Maria Chardonnay, from viticulturist James Ontiveros and winemaker Paul Wilkins, makes a stand as a fresh, unique style of Chardonnay; one that really pairs well with food. The grapes naturally high acidity plus Pauls aging style of part neutral oak, part stainless steel makes the wine a perfect accent to a meal. Its distinct lemon/lime quality begs to be paired with a citrus-infused dish: roast chicken, risotto or even lemon cake! This Roast Chardonnay Chicken with Santa Barbara Herbs is a twist on a French classic dish using herbs de Provence. What we found in our garden in Santa Barbara County were rosemary, lemon thyme, basil and chives. And garlic, of course! Also, fennel is a bountiful crop here on the Central Coast, and you can usually substitute this for celery, as we did, instead of a traditional mirepoix (French base of onion, carrot and celery). Browning the chicken before roasting gives it a richer flavor than more simple roasts and the end result is a savory, delicious onepot meal that pairs perfectly with the subtle body and flavors of Alta Maria Chardonnay. Alta Marias tasting room is in the heart of Los Olivos, featuring their signature Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with a few newcomers Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Also available are Autonom Rhone varietals from Paul Wilkins and Native9 Pinot Noir from James Ontiveros. The pair met in college, following separate paths in the wine world, finally coming back together in a vineyard in Santa Maria to make Alta Maria Vineyards, reflecting their love of all things homespun and honest. Alta Maria is open daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information, call (805) 686-1144.
BY LIZ DODDER
ROAST CHARDONNAY CHICKEN WITH SANTA BARBARA HERBS

1 4-pound chicken 3 cups Alta Maria Chardonnay 1 cup olive oil, plus 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 8 cloves garlic: 6 whole, 2 diced 3 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh herbs (like lemon thyme, rosemary, basil, chives, marjoram) or 1 tablespoon mixed dried herbs 2 lemons: 1 sliced, 1 juiced 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper Salt, to taste 1 small onion, chopped 4 carrots, chopped 1 fennel bulb, chopped 1 small green cabbage, cored and quartered In large bowl, combine the Chardonnay, 1 cup olive oil, diced garlic, herbs, lemon juice, pepper and salt. Place chicken in the mixture. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for 6 hours. Turn occasionally. Preheat oven to 450F. Heat remaining olive oil in a Dutch oven over mediumhigh heat. Add the onions, carrots, fennel and garlic cloves and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. When the vegetables are caramelized, spoon them along the sides of the pan. Remove chicken from marinade and add to the middle of the pan. Sear each side until slightly brown, about 3 minutes per side. Arrange the quartered cabbage around the sides of the chicken and pour the marinade into the pan over the chicken and vegetables. Cover the pan with a lid and roast in the oven for 60-70 minutes, until the chicken is done (meat is cooked through when cut, leg separates easily from the body, or 170 degrees on meat thermometer). Remove lid and let it rest at room temperature 10 minutes.
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Flying Goat Cellars Hosts Holiday Open House

Flying Goat Cellars will host a Holiday Open House on December 3 and 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the tasting room, located at 1520 East Chestnut Court in Lompoc. A tasting fee of $15 will include a Flying Goat Logo Glass (specially designed for Pinot Noir) and tastings of current and library wines, as well as barrel samples. Live music by So What Kombo will be featured on Saturday, December 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. Holiday gift packages will be available for purchase, including Magnums of 2008 Pinot Noir Garey Ranch Vineyard. now winemakers. His portfolio includes such luminaries as chefs Paul Bocuse, Michel Richard, Daniel Boulud, Alain Ducase, Alice Waters and Julia Child. Over a series of photo shoots in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto last spring, Collin captured the portraits of Richard Longoria, Norm Yost, Kathy Joseph, Steve Clifton and others. Some of his photos were featured in Edible Santa Barbara this past summer. Collins portraits are available for purchase at the tasting room. Flying Goat Cellars www.FlyingGoatCellars.com has been handcrafting vineyard designated Pinot Noir since 2000 and sparkling wine since 2005. For more information, contact Kate Griffith, Chief Philosopher/owner, at marketing@flyinggoatcellars.com or call (805) 737-GOAT.
On exhibit at the Tasting Room Fran Collins installation Wine Ghetto Portraits
Fran Collin is a Santa Barbara-based photographer who has a penchant for food photography, especially chefs, restaurateurs and
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Avant Tapas & Wine Bar

Avant Tapas & Wine, in Buellton, offers the most unique culinary and wine tasting experience on Californias Central Coast. Located inside of the Terravant Wine Company, a state-of-the-art, customcrush winemaking facility, Avant offers guests both cutting-edge wine technology and easy going wine country charm. The menu, created by executive Chef Brooke Stockwell, is described as local-centric. We try to source as much from Santa Barbara County as we can, says Stockwell. I grew up in the Santa Ynez Valley and believe in supporting all of our local producers. The menu is interesting and playful with items such as Yuppie Crack and Tuna Crudo; bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese and sashimi grade Ahi served with ponzu, thinly sliced jalapenos and golden bell pepper confetti. Their full menu can be found on their website www.avantwines.com. A unique twist in service is the famed Wine Wall. One complete wall of the dining room is dedicated to Napa Technologys wine delivery machines. Each wine is protected by argon gas and delivered to the guest in two-, four- and six-ounce increments. A Wine Host is available to educate about the wines and assist in your self-guided tour of more than 30 Central Coast wines. Many of the wines offered are made in the Terravant Wine Company, which is home to more than 30 Santa Barbara wineries. Even though your meal may be over your Avantastic experience is not. Avant offers winery tours, special events, a full retail shop and the most unique wine clubs in California. Joe Padilla, the proprietor of Avant, has created two wine clubs to showcase wines made exclusively in Terravant and wines made on the Central Coast. He has personally worked with ten Santa Barbara winemakers to craft wines that are exclusively made for the Avant Winemakers Series. Additionally, he and his team pick bi-monthly selections of wines made in the Terravant Wine Company for the Collectors Series. For more details about Avant, Terravant and the Avantastic Wine Clubs visit their website at www.AvantWines.com or take a drive on the 101 to Buellton and go east to Industrial Way. Avant is located at 35 Industrial Way in Buellton, (805) 686-4742. They are open Thursday through Monday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Enjoy live music every weekend from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
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Welcome to
P L E A S A N T VA L L E Y
Explore the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail
The Pleasant Valley Wine Trail is a wine trail in Paso Robles Wine Country. The majority of the businesses are small, hands-on, family owned and when you walk through the door you are typically face-toface with a winemaker and/or owner. The group is small yet very diverse and as you taste through the wines you will find a wide range of wine varietals including Bordeaux, Rhne, Italian, Spanish and of course Zinfandel. Each winery will be proud to pour their blends, showcasing the best the winery has to offer. With vineyards located a small distance apart, you will find some similarities that the Pleasant Valley terrior has to offer. The long list of accolades speaks for the quality of the wines with many gold medals, best of class and several rating 90 points or higher. The area is also perfect for growing olives what could be better than a little olive oil tasting in between wineries? As you travel the twelve-mile trail you will feel the peace and tranquility of the rolling hills and country beauty.
TACKITT FAMILY
6640 Von Dollen Road, San Miguel Friday-Sunday 12-5 805-467-9490 www.tackittfamilyvineyards.com Come talk with the winemaker, enjoy the wines, and just relax in our open country setting. Bring in this ad and receive 10% off on your purchase.
www.pleasantvalleywinetrail.com
SILVER HORSE WINERY 2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel 805-467-WINE Open Friday-Sunday 11-5 or by appointment
Come see what everyone is talking about!
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DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES
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Welcome to
DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES

Clayhouse Wines
Proprietor of Clayhouse Wines, Rick Middleton, is the fourth generation of an agricultural business family. His passion for the exclusive, small production wineries in the Napa Valley produced his idea for an artisan winery on the Central Coast. Rick works closely with winemaker, Blake Kuhn, and vineyard manager, Ben Mello, to produce Clayhouses three tiers of wines: the Estate, Vineyard and Adobe Series. All of the wines are made in an artfully restored 150-year-old adobe structure, from which the name Clayhouse is derived. There is never a dull moment at Clayhouse Wines. Each month Clayhouse features unique events which are detailed on their website, www.clayhousewines.com. On the first Saturday of each month, Clayhouse presents Wine and The Arts, featuring artists and musicians. On Friday, December 9th, Clayhouse features local product tastings during their Locavore-style happy hour from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. They will also participate in a downtown tasting room event called Touch Downtown on December 11th when football fans will visit four downtown tastings rooms to watch Sunday football. Price is only $20 for the day or $15 for wine club/industry members and includes two squares which are entered to win a gift box at the end of each quarter.
PASO WINE CENTRE 1240 Park Street Paso Robles 805-239-9156 www.pasowinecentre.com Sunday 1-7pm, Tuesday-Thursday 4-9pm, Friday-Saturday 1-9pm 200 local wines, 48 available for tasting by the taste, by the glass, buy the bottle food, beer, artwork, live music, comfy couches CLAYHOUSE WINES 849 13th Street, Downtown Paso Robles Open daily 11am-6pm 805-238-7055 www.ClayhouseWines.com The 150-year-old adobe structure, the clay house itself, symbolizes these vineyards. Like the adobe, the wines are created from the earth, cultivated by hand and nurtured by family traditions. Clayhouse offers a selection of exceptional wines for sampling in its downtown tasting room, including the popular Adobe Red and White, Malbec, and Old Vine Petite Sirah. All are hand-crafted in a refined style that reflects the character of Paso Robles. ORCHID HILL WINERY 1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles Open daily noon to 6 p.m. 805-237-7525 www.orchidhillwine.com Award-winning wine & cheese pairings available with advance notice complemented by the art work of world renowned and local artists. Unique hand-made jewelry & craft items, logo merchandise PARRISH FAMILY VINEYARD 1220 Park Street, Paso Robles 4-8pm Thurs, Fri, Mon & Tues Sat & Sun 12-8pm (805) 286-4028 www.parrishfamilyvineyard.com The Parrish Familys historical and viticultural roots run deep in Paso Robles & Atascadero. We invite you to taste our amazing, award-winning wines and to relax in an environment where you will always be treated like family!
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Paso RoblesARTS GALLERIES

A Little Nightmare Before Christmas at Vale Fine Art
Vale Fine Art is proud to present A Little Nightmare Before Christmas, a two-man show featuring the extraordinary work of Neo Gothic pop-surrealists, Edward Walton Wilcox and Lee Harvey Roswell. The exhibition will be on view from December 13 through January 13, 2012. An opening reception for the artists will be at the gallery on Tuesday, December 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. The work of Edward Walton Wilcox exposes his darkest dreaming; hand-carved Gothic altarpieces soar twelve feet high while young maidens in nightgowns and child-size skeletons are captured in landscapes of blazing windmills. Hauntingly beautiful, the work is overt in its reference to Gothic convention, in both content and physical facture. Wilcox's use of primitive materials, such as wood, glass, rabbit skin glues, Italian pitch and gesso lend an old world authenticity to the crockets, tracery and other conventions of gothic carpentry that caricaturize the multi-disciplined art of Edward Walton Wilcox. Wilcoxs work has been described by the LA Times as Southern California Noir, while Art and Living states, Edward Walton Wilcoxs work exhibits an eerie quality that is hard to keep your eyes off of the suggestions he makes are often unsettling. His images are dark, yes, but its a darkness that Wilcox suggests should be more closely examined. Wilcox explains, I am fascinated with the fine line between beauty and repulsion as I continue to navigate the dangerous reaches of the unconscious whereby a romance troubled by nightmares may be further explored. Lee Harvey Roswell is a self-taught artist from Freefall, New York, whose work is noted for its blend of angst and humor. Themes of death and entropy, tribulation and futility run amok in his distinctly surreal, often-slapstick/ often-nightmarish world. The result is at once mocking and melancholic. Says Lee of his work, Im interested in exactly this: creating narratives involving the fantastic images there to be culled forth from those fertile depths of the creative, neurotic-like mind. Concrete objects in mad motion, reflecting all the seductive, terrifying elements of existence. The inarguable forerunner of the senses is the eye. We are primarily an optically reliant species. So, as pictorial illusionists transforming nothing into artifacts of spiritual sustenance, Im holding the potential painter up, not just as an admirable tradesman, but much, much more. He resides as a highpriest over that all-devouring human reality, a conducting channel through which nothing triumphantly becomes something. Lee now lives and works in San Francisco and Edward Walton Wilcox in Los Angeles and Paso Robles, CA. Both artists work have been shown, collected and published internationally.
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Wine Tasting on the WEST SIDE of PASO ROBLES

DUNNING VINEYARDS 1953 Niderer Road, Paso Robles Open Thursday thru Monday 11am-5pm and by appointment 805-238-4763 www.dunningvineyards.com Discover Pasos best kept secret, Off the beaten path. Experience award-winning Estate Wines. Stay at Dunning Vineyards Guest Villa & enjoy wine country lifestyle!
Mondo Cellars
The Mondo brothers, Doug and Mitch, have owned a 132-acre piece of property on the Westside of Paso Robles for almost 20 years. The brothers made the official move to the area about five years ago. Since then, the property has become home to a gorgeous tasting room, bed and breakfast, and event facility. The Mondo brothers are all about enjoying great wines with great friends. Doug and Mitch welcome guests daily to their Nacimiento Lake Road tasting room which has no tasting fees. Wine and food are available at reasonable prices every Friday beginning at 5 p.m. Villa del Mondo Bed & Breakfast is available to stay in year round. The B&B features three suites and can accommodate up to four couples. Guests are encouraged to meander through the entire property and 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 red wine blend called The Trunk. Whats in The Trunk? Well youll have to visit the winery to find out; its a blend of seven different red varietals and is an enjoyable everyday cuvee at only $18 per bottle. The Mondo brothers are putting on the party of the year to celebrate New Years, 007 style! The evening will be filled with elegance and class and of course delicious food, wine and fun! Tickets are only $65 per person or $45 for members of the Mondo Mob.
RED SOLES WINERY 3230 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles Open 11am to 5pm daily (805) 226-9898 The 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 VINEYARDS 1795 Las Tablas, Templeton Open daily 10am to 5pm and by appointment. 805-369-0127 www.venteuxvineyards.com From soil to bottle, our hands-on approach allows us to uphold the highest level of care in all aspects of the winemaking process. Our extremely small productions of Rhne wines showcase a style of balance, elegance, and finesse. Picnic on the porch of the farmhouse and taste our hand-crafted wines in the elegant and inviting tasting room. DOCE ROBLES 2023 Twelve Oaks Drive, Paso Robles Daily 10am-5:30pm 805-227-4766 www.docerobleswinery.com The 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 CELLARS 3260 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446 805-226-2925 mondocellars.com Hours: Sun-Thu, Sat 11am6pm; Fri 11am10pm Visit our tasting room and experience the passion in our big Bordeaux and Rhone blends. Make our luxurious Bed and Breakfast your home and enjoy breathtaking views from every window. All just five miles from downtown Paso Robles shopping and dining. Join us! POALILLO VINEYARDS 7970 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles Open Daily 12 to 5 and Fresh Food available daily. 805-238-0621 www.poalillovineyards.com Since 1992 Poalillo Vineyards, with its romantic label depicting founders Charles and Joyce Poalillo, has been hand crafting wines from dry-farmed and head-trained vineyards. The boutique production of estate Zinfandel, Cabernet, Sauvignon Blanc, Rose and Late Harvest Dessert Wine reflect meticulous attention to quality and true Westside Paso Robles terroir. DAOU VINEYARDS 2777 Hidden Mountain Road, Paso Robles Open Daily 11 to 5 805-226-5460 tastingroom@daouvineyards.com Daou Vineyards is a 100-acre, premium-vineyard estate located at 2,200 feet in the Adelaida Mountains of Paso Robles. Founded in 2007 by brothers Daniel and Georges Daou, the estate primarily focuses on Bordeaux varieties and also features Zinfandel and Rhone blends.
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Eberle Winery Guest Chef Dinners, Special Events

Saturday, December 3 Black Tie Holiday in the Caves Eberle Welcomes Acclaimed Chef Michel Richard, Citronelle, Washington D.C.
It is with great honor that Eberle Winery hosts one of the highest acclaimed chefs in the United States. Good friend Michel Richard is returning to Eberle to create another spectacular Guest Chef dinner in the caves. With a culinary career more than 40 years in the making, Chef Richards restaurants in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara and flagship restaurants Citronelle and Central Michel Richard in Washington, D.C. have earned a staggering array of honors befitting such a talented chef. Author of popular cookbooks including Home Cooking with a French Accent (1993) and Happy in the Kitchen (2006), Richard has a new cookbook which focuses primarily on desserts and features his original artwork to illustrate the recipes. Recipient of several James Beard Awards as well as Exxon Mobile Four Star and AAA Four Diamond awards, Chef Richard was admitted into the acclaimed Traditions & Qualit, Les Grandes Tables du Monde, in 2002. The same year he received the unprecedented dual honors of Best Chef of the Year and Best Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington. Gourmet Magazine recognized him in its Top 20 Restaurants in the Country lists in 2001 and 2006, and he was inducted into the James Beard Foundations Whos Who in American Food and Wine in 1988. Experience a meal like no other from a culinary talent who Robert Parker of the Wine Advocate describes as A great chef, who is cooking at a level that far exceeds any Michelin three-star chef in France. The cost of the black tie event with Michel Richard is $150 per person, $120 for Cellar Club members. For information and reservations, contact Sheri Kennedy at (805) 238-9607 or email dinner@eberlewinery.com. The website is at www.EberleWinery.com.
Saturday, December 10
Its the busiest time of year for Eberle Winery. From the harvest to the holidays, theyve got a lot going on over the next few months. Drop by to join them or let them host your next memorable event! And, if youre feeling stressed during the holidays, theyve got some winter specials youll absolutely feel festive about! Make sure to join them on Saturday, December 10, for the annual Holiday Open House. The friendly elves in the tasting room will be happy to help you find the perfect present and gift wrapping is free! There will be complimentary holiday treats and wine tasting. Tasting room hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and is located at 3810 Highway 46 East in Paso Robles; (805) 238-9607 or www.EberleWinery.com.
Esprit du Vin Saturday, January 14, 5-7pm at Vina Robles

What do you get when ten wineries, five hospitality partners and multiple food vendors get together? Its the annual Esprit du Vin an event to celebrate the Spirit of Wine with the Wineries of Highway 46 East. This fantastic event is always a huge crowd pleaser! Cost is $20 per person, $35 per couple plus tax. For more information, visit www.pasorobleswinerieseast.com.
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A Twilight Masquerade
New Years Eve Event at Robert Hall Winery
Robert Hall Winery is the perfect place to ring in the New Year. Each year, Robert Hall Winery plans an exciting event to help start the year off with a bang. This New Years Eve the winery is hosting A Twilight Masquerade. Attendees are encouraged to come in formal attire and masks will be available at the door or, those who are really into the evenings theme, this is an evening to dress in a masquerade costume. Knowing that some people like to have an elegant evening with a gourmet meal and live music, while others really want to focus on the party, Robert Hall is offering two different event options the Imperial Ticket and the Majestic Ticket. The Imperial Ticket is the deluxe offering for the perfect, elegant evening. The New Years Eve celebration begins with a cocktail hour at 7 p.m. in the cavern followed by dinner in the Meritage Room. Two Cooks catering have put together a spectacular menu including gourmet items such as tenderloin of beef roulade, stuffed piquillo peppers, lobster bisque, seared opah, braised short ribs and glazed chocolate mousse terrine. The menu has been paired with Robert Halls awardwinning wines. The evening continues with live music and dancing. Blue Latitude will get everyone out on the dance floor with a fun mix of swing, rock & roll, blues and classic dance music. The Masquerade will end at 1 a.m. January 1, 2012. The Imperial Ticket is $150 per person or $125 for Cavern members and includes dinner, wine and Champagne. The Majestic Ticket is for people looking for a slightly more casual evening. The cavern doors will open to Majestic Ticket holders at 9 p.m. The DJ, Kramer Entertainment, will have the tunes going and the dance floor will be the place to be from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Appetizers and a complimentary glass of wine are included in the $50 per person (or just $45 for Cavern members). Robert Hall wines will
be available for purchase by the glass or bottle throughout the evening. Regardless if you select the Imperial or the Majestic Tickets, you will not want to miss the Twilight Masquerade at Robert Hall Winery. Tickets are now available on the website at roberthallwinery.com or by phone at (805) 239-1616 extension 24. Robert Hall Winery is located at 3443 Mill Road in Paso Robles. For additional information, visit roberthallwinery.com or call (805) 239-1616.
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WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH | SAN LUIS OBISPO
Monarch Butterflies Flock to Pismo Beach

Each year thousands of vibrant orange and black Monarch butterflies flock to Pismo Beach, seeking shelter from the freezing northern winters. From late October to February, the butterflies cluster in the limbs of a grove of Eucalyptus trees at Pismo State Beach. The grove is easily accessible. It is located on State Highway 1 at the south boundary of the city limits of Pismo Beach. Spectators come from all over the Central Coast and throughout the state to view the Monarchs. Visitors are greeted by knowledgeable and wellinformed volunteer docents offering daily talks and information. The butterflies form dense clusters with each one hanging with its wing down over the one below it to form a shingle effect. This provides shelter from the rain and warmth for the group. The weight of the cluster help keeps it from whipping in the wind and dislodging the butterflies. This colony is one of the largest in the nation, hosting an average of 25,000 butterflies over the last five years. During the season the Docent Trailer opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 4 p.m. daily. Daily talks happen at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., weather permitting. For more information or directions, visit monarchbutterfly.org or call the Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-443-7778. NOT TO SCALE
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Wine Tasting at
AVIL A BEACH
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 restaurants, which always offer fresh seasonal seafood. Avila is also an active fishing harbor with many fresh fish markets offering live crab, and fresh seafood.
Offer good through December 31, 2011
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Preferred Tasting Room:

by Carolyn Turner
Alapay Cellars
1,200 cases of Viognier, Pinot Noir and Syrah, but their growing clientele wanted more choices. So, they expanded their list to include Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, a ros wine called Beachtown Blush and a Bordeaux blend named Rebekah, that Scott made as a first wedding anniversary surprise for his wife. Over the years the Remmengas have built their business on strong relationship with some of the best growers throughout the Central Coast. We only source from some of the top vineyards from Santa Ynez Valley to Paso Robles, said Scott. These include Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley, French Camp Vineyard in Paso Robles and Jack McGinnely Vineyard in Santa Barbara County. Their dedication to obtaining the best fruit for their wines has earned Alapay a consistency in high quality, which has resulted in a steady stream of awards including a gold for both their 2008 Rebekah and 2009 Zinfandel, a double gold Best of Class for their 2009 Lagrein, and a Sweepstakes Award for Best Dessert Wine in the Competition for their 2009 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc at the 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Alapays award-winning wines are sold exclusively through their wine club and at the tasting room, and due to their limited production they often sell out quickly. Visitors will often have the chance to taste with Scott and Rebecca, who also splits her time between her new clothing store, Avila Couture Clothing Co. It only takes one visit to the beautiful seaside tasting room to understand why they chose the name Alapay for their winery, which is the Chumash word for heavenly or a world above. The combination of delicious wines, warm and friendly staff and a gorgeous location certainly amounts to Alapay Cellars offering all visitors a little piece of heaven. Alapay Cellars Tasting Room is located at 415 First Street in Avila Beach and is open Sunday-Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. For additional information, call (805) 595-2632 or visit www.alapaycellars.com.
As visitors walk through the doors of the Alapay Cellars tasting room in Avila Beach, a neon red sign that reads Come on in, the waters wine! welcomes them. This slogan embodies the sentiment that owners Scott and Rebecca Remmenga hope to impart on all who walk through their doors: truly great tasting wines without the attitude. Were here to show visitors a good time and let the wines speak for themselves, said Scott, who is also the winemaker. A Central Coast native, Scott started Alapay Cellars more than ten years ago with about
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EVENING LAND VINEYARDS 1712-C Industrial Way, Lompoc 805-736-9656, www.eveninglandvineyards.com Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm, or by appointment From the vineyards of Burgundy, to America's west coast; taste Pinot Noir & Chardonnay from Cte d'Or, Sta. Rita Hills, Sonoma Coast and the Willamette Valley. Join us. JALAMA WINES 1509 E Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc 805-735-8937, www.jalamawines.com Friday-Sunday 12-5pm, or by appointment Winemaker Mark Cargasacchi specializes in Pinot Noir and Syrah from select vineyards throughout Santa Barbara County. LA VIE VINEYARDS 308 N. 9th Street, Unit D, Lompoc 805-291-2111, www.lavievineyards.com Open Friday-Saturday 11am-5pm(ish) or by appt. Mention this ad for 2 for 1 tasting Small-lot production Pinot Noir from multiple regions, delicious late harvest Chardonnay and Riesling. Stop by to meet the owner/winemakers and sample rare and unique wines of superb quality. Cheers!
La Vie Vineyards
Kimberly and Brian Loring
LORING WINE COMPANY TASTING ROOM 1591 E. Chestnut Avenue, Lompoc 805-742-0478, www.LoringWineCompany.com Open Friday through Sunday 12-5pm Were a small winery that produces tasty Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and whatever else strikes our fancy : ) PALMINA 1520 East Chestnut Court, Lompoc Thursday-Saturday 11am-5pm, Sunday-Monday 11am-4pm 805-735-2030, www.palminawines.com Palmina is a Californian celebration of the rich, wonderful lifestyle and attitude toward food, wine, friends and family that exists in Italy. SAMSARA 1500 East Chestnut Court, Unit A, Lompoc 805-588-6980, www.samsarawine.com Open Friday-Sunday, 11-4pm and Monday-Thursday by appointment Come taste Chad Melvilles extremely small production of Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noirs and Syrah's, all hand-crafted and made with the ultimate respect to mother nature. TASTE OF STA. RITA HILLS 1505 E Chestnut Ave, Lompoc 805-735-8774, www.tasteofstaritahills.com Open Thursday-Sunday 11am-5pm This is the tasting room for some of the finest and hard-to-find wineries of Santa Rita Hills such as : Clos Pepe, Ken Brown, Thorne, Gypsy Canyon, Hilliard-Bruce, and more!
Loring Wine Company

The brother and sister team of Brian and Kimberly Loring make a wide array of Pinots and Chardonnays from some of the top vineyards in California. Their list of sources read like a whos who of California Pinot vineyards. Brian and Kimberly share all the duties at the winery owner, winemaker, truck driver, janitor, etc. and are able to produce about 7,000 cases a year. Sinece Brian and Kimberly prefer bigger, bolder, fruit-forward wines, thats what they produce. The wines are designed to be ready to drink right away no need to lay them down for years before consuming. The wines will age gracefully for up to seven or eight years, but hopefully youll try them young to experience the bright, vibrant fruit. Thats what sets the wines apart. Loring Pinots will match well with traditional pairings (salmon, chicken, pork) but also have the stuffing to pair up well with beef and lamb.
ZOTOVICH CELLARS 1500 East Chestnut Court, Suite D; Lompoc 805-736-1600, www.zotovichcellars.com Thursday-Sunday 10am-5pm 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!" NOT TO SCALE
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Zaca Mesa Winery Hires New Assistant Winemaker

Kristin Bryden joins the team after working with Lockwood, Wild Horse Wineries
Just in time for harvest, Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyard appointed Kristin Bryden to the post of Assistant Winemaker. Kristin began her employment with the award-winning estate winery on August 15. We are delighted to have someone of Kristins caliber on our team, said Zaca Mesa President and CEO, Brook Williams. She has just the right blend of practical experience and creativity in the cellar that complements our wines. Originally from Redding, California, Kristin is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo where she studied Food Science and gained an interest in winemaking. Starting her professional career at Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards in Templeton, , Kristin worked her way from a production technician to an enologist and eventually to assistant winemaker in 2006. In that position, she managed the lab and assisted in the planning and execution of all winemaking activities, with an emphasis on quality control. Kristin also benefited from the Wild Horse Vineyards diverse collection of winegrape varieties, allowing her to explore their many profiles and associated styles. From Wild Horse, Kristin moved on to Monterey Countys Lockwood Vineyard in 2007. As associate winemaker, she oversaw all winery operations from the Lockwood facilities built in the center of the estate vineyard. She cites her ability to witness the vines and grapes change throughout the year leading up to harvest as a key high point at Lockwood. This familiarity with estate programs and a thorough knowledge of the vineyard calendar made Kristin a key candidate for Assistant Winemaker at Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyard, where ensuring that superior quality carries through from the vineyard to the bottle is of paramount importance. Kristins background working with estate programs was a big draw, said Zaca Mesa Winemaker, Eric Mohseni. With an estate vineyard, you are limited to what your vineyard gives you and having that mindset makes it a valuable tool. Her cellar and lab experience works with our facility and also brings us new ideas. Her enthusiasm, keen palate and sense of adventure were added bonuses! We share a similar, Old World approach to winemaking, and I think we are going to make a great wine making team. Zaca Mesa Winery, located in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, is dedicated to estate grown and bottled Rhne varietal wines. They hand craft their wines with integrity using traditional methods from grapes sustainably grown in their vineyard. Since 1973, they have farmed and nurtured their vineyard to produce wines that are true to the unique spirit of their land. For more information about Zaca Mesa Winery, call (805) 688-9339 or visit www.zacamesa.com. Zaca Mesa Winery is located at 6905 Foxen Canyon Road, Los Olivos.
Visit Costa De Oro Winery

The Costa De Oro Wine Tasting Room & Marketplace is the most unique tasting room on the Central Coast! Come visit the friendly, warm atmosphere and enjoy Estate wines while you gaze at breathtaking mountain and valley views of Santa Maria! Friday Night Wine Downs! are every Friday, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the tasting room. Come enjoy live music, wine by the glass and cheese plates. Bring your friends and enjoy the beginning of a great weekend! Tasting fees are $10 for five, one-ounce pours. Wines by the glass or bottle are also available. Cheese plates are from $5 to $12. December 2 Louie Ortega The Man o Song! December 9 Nataly Lola - Come hear her sing! December 16 Burnin James & the Flames - Funky! December 23 Lawless & Dean - Musicians musicians! December 30 Cadillac Angels - Rockabilly from SB! On Wednesday, December 7th, come shop with guest vendors while you enjoy wine and friends. Ladies Shopping Night is from 5 to 8 p.m. Gift baskets and wine-gift boxes are the perfect gift for the holidays or when traveling to visit family and friends. Costa De Oro is conveniently located right off the 101 freeway at Stowell Road in Santa Maria.
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SPECIALIZING IN SANTA BARBARA & CENTRAL COAST PINOT NOIRS
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Stolpman Vineyards Less is More
Stolpman Vineyards winemaker Sashi Moorman believes the most beautiful wines in the world often come from the smallest crops. In vineyards with less fruit per plant, each vine is able to focus its energy on achieving optimal ripeness in every grape. These perfect grapes create a wine of precise balance and rich concentration. In pursuit of Sashis vision of less is more, vineyard manager Ruben Solorzano and the Stolpman team meticulously control each years crop. In order to reduce the quantity of fruit in hopes of improving quality, the Stolpman team decided to stop irrigating the vineyard back in 2001. Since then, the vines have slowly adjusted to the stress of living off of rainfall and fog. The roots dug deeper into the limestone subsoil in search of water, adding another layer of minerality to the flavor of the wines. In the years following 2001, Sashi began to see further benefits from withholding water. The vines at Stolpman began to grow only a few small clusters of grapes each year. The vines have a memory and knew they would be in for a parched fight for survival each summer. Because of this, the vines limited their workloads, gearing up to battle the elements. As the crop levels began to shrink from 2.5 tons per acre to 1.5 tons per acre, Sashi grew more and more excited about the quality of his wines. Once fermented in the winery, each ton of fruit produced about 48 cases of wine, 20% less than previous vintages. Because of the lack of moisture, the grapes were undiluted and possessed higher percent-
2905 GRAND AVE LOS OLIVOS 805-688-7406 thelosolivostastingroom.com
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Open daily 11-5, 2434 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos (805) 688-0400 www.stolpmanvineyards.com
Now open, every day from 11 am to 5 pm. 2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos 888-938-7310 www.byronwines.com No appointment necessary. Please call ahead for parties of 8 or more.
1711 Alamo Pintado Rd. Open Daily from 10am-5pm www.lincourtwines.com 805-688-8554
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ages of skin, pulp and seed. These elements gave the wines enhanced richness and depth in the mouth, and more texture in the finish. Each year, as the yields decreased, the wines became more vibrantly complex and sophisticated. As Stolpman unveiled its much anticipated 2009 vintage this October, the Stolpman team was proud to once again show off unprecedented quality. Critics from the Wine Advocate and International Wine Cellar chimed in with 90 to 95 point scores on all of the 2009 Stolpman reds. Has the vineyard finally reached its potential? According to Sashi, thanks to Mother Nature, the best is yet to come. The 2011 harvest that ended on November 3, will likely be the climax of his less is more pursuit. Because of an April cold spike that froze some of the already Spartan clusters, yields averaged barely 1 ton per acre. The result is fruit possessing flavors bolder than ever before. The obvious downside: theres less wine available and Pete Stolpman says the rapidly expanding wine club will have to be capped before the release of the 2011 vintage. Its only natural that only a few will be able to test Sashis law of less is more.
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QUP Tasting Room

featuring the wines of:
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VERDAD ETHAN
2963 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos (805) 686-4200
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With a tagline of Blending Wine With Philanthropy you know theres something different about Carivints Winery in Solvang. The winerys name comes from the Latin word Caritas and the French word Vin. Caritas means charity/philanthropy, and Vin means wine, of course. Blend the two together and you get Carivints. The winerys labels are all beautiful paintings of rescued animals and other wildlife and contain stories about each animal on the back label. Profits from sales as well as fund-raising events are donated to various groups such as
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Shadows Fund, Return To Freedom and other non-profit groups. Theyve raised thousands of dollars and continue to push forward with programs this fall and winter with special three-packs of horse and pit bull labeled wines. But dont let the beautiful labels and charitable aspects fool you; the wine is definitely the focus here. They are a bit different in that they aim to produce great wine without regard to recurring varietals i.e. they may not produce 100% Syrah every year, but whatever blends they come up with will always be top-notch. For instance, current selections include a gold medal-winning blend of Barbera and Ros of Tempranillo that has aromas of strawberry jolly rancher, pine/cedar, plum and bubble gum, with just a touch of black pepper. The sleek iMac used as their cash register is the first item youll notice in this modern and welcoming tasting room. They diverge from traditional tasting rooms in everything from the unpretentious wine-speak to the activities: Theres a movie night, live music on weekends, board and card games, and they always have dog treats and a kids area. When we were planning the tasting room we asked ourselves what has stopped us from going wine tasting in the
Carivints Winery Blending Wine With Philanthropy
Nessa is a pit bull at ShadowsFund.org that needs adopted.
Chief is a stallion at ReturnToFreedom.org.
past? It was that we had kids who would not sit still in a tasting room, or we couldnt take our dog, or that it was stuffy, says Paul Ramos, co-owner. We wanted a place where we would want to hang out. So, come in and meet the owners: Fleet and Paul, and the lovely staff: Amanda, Beth, Valerie, Alex and Kathryn (especially Amanda). Theyre open late every night: until 7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, until 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Call them at (805) 693-4331 or visit there website at www.carivintas.com.
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New Holiday Wine About Added to Julefest Celebration

Californias Little Denmark will sparkle with even more lights and festivities during Solvangs annual Julefest (pronounced Yule-Fest) Celebration this Centennial year. The 2011 theme is Lighting Up 100 Years and will feature two new events the Solvang Holiday Wine About on December 17 and 18, and the 100 Trees for 100 Years Display from December 1-31. As is tradition, downtown Solvang will twinkle with thousands of sparkling white lights and there will be many open houses at local retailers, special concerts and more taking place throughout the season with events continually being updated at www.SolvangUSA.com. All events are open to the public with free admission (excluding Solvang Holiday Wine About). Julefest is coordinated by the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau with major support from the Santa Ynez Valley Hotel Association, Valley Hardware & Garden Center and Z Folio Gallery. Throughout the village, more than 150 one-of-a-kind boutiques and specialty shops offer everything from clogs to Danish porcelain to handmade lace, leather, iron art, jewelry, clothing, elegant antiques and collectibles, beautiful imported objects, vibrant arts and crafts, and colorful home furnishings. Five unique toy stores offer playful options for stocking stuffers and kids of all ages. The incredible variety makes Solvang a perfect destination to shop for holiday gifts while creating holiday memories. New this year is the Solvang Holiday Wine About, Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, these 12 tasting stops will be pouring their vintages: Carivintas Winery, Dascomb Cellars, Lions Peak Vineyard & Winery, Lucas & Lewellen, Olive House, Presidio Vineyard & Winery, Sevtap Winery, Sort This Out Cellars, Tastes of the Valleys Wine Bar, Tocatto, Valley Vino and Wandering Dog Wine Bar. Tickets available for $40 per person for the two-day passport include a souvenir etched wine glass. Advance ticket purchases are highly recommended and can be made online at www.SolvangUSA.com or 1-800-719-9106 to purchase by phone. Also new this year, the 100 Trees for 100 Years display creates a kaleidoscope of decorated foliage at 100 sponsoring businesses and sites throughout the village in celebration of Solvangs Centennial. Live fir trees ranging from five to nine feet tall in festive containers are being delivered and maintained by My Living Christmas Tree of Solvang. Each tree sponsor will have the opportunity to further decorate and enhance their evergreen and be eligible for prizes in the first-ever Solvang Third Wednesday Tree-Decorating contest.
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Corks & Crowns Offers Upper Tier Wine, Brew Tastings
Corks & Crowns is the newest addition to the Santa Barbara tasting trail. Manager Nick Morello has refined his prototypical tasting room with a cabin-esque ambiance, complete with a fireplace to compliment the airy, comfortable atmosphere. And while the close proximity to both downtown and the beach is alluring, what really sets Corks apart is their upper-tier tasting list.
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Tremendous wines in a great atmosphere!

Walk through the 450-year-old Indian door and you are offered your choice of five different wine flights, each boasting a rotating list of 90-plus rated wines from the best regional and international vineyards. Even in a wine county as prestigious as Santa Barbara, no other tasting room can boast such an offering. (Their top tier, the Diamond Flight, sports a couple of $100 bottles!) And for the taster in your group that has grown tired of the wine trail, Corks & Crowns breaks
the mold by offering a beer flight a tasting of four brews from across the country, hand-selected to pair together. For the more adventurous, Morello chooses a different international flight each month, often from a region less familiar to the casual taster. Aprils Portuguese flight was introduced with a spread of sausages, cheese and bean gazpacho to pair with a pouring of earthy reds. Julys Tuscan flight was paired with prosciutto with Italian musk melon and lemon verbena, fritto misto with sweet tomatoes and garlic aioli and brasato al angiovese Grosso with chamomile and polenta, all prepared by a local chef. Though they are just establishing their name in Santa Barbara, Corks & Crowns has set the standard for high-tier tasting in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Their game? Heres a hint the whole experience speaks volumes.
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Adelaida Cellars Paso Robles Daily 10-5 5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 805 239-8980 X Alta Colina Paso Robles 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805 227-4191 AmByth Estate Templeton 510 Sequoia Lane; 805 305-9497 Ancient Peaks Santa Margarita 22720 El Camino Real; 805-365-7045 Anglim Paso Robles 740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 AronHill Vineyards Templeton 3745 W. Hwy 46; 805-434-3066 Arroyo Robles Paso Robles 739 12th St; 877-759-WINE Asuncion Ridge Paso Robles 729 13th Street; 805 237-3780 August Ridge Creston 8790 E. Highway 41; 805 239-2455 B & E Vineyards Paso Robles 10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 Barrel 27 Wine Co Paso Robles 2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-237-1245 Bassetti Vineyards Cambria 1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 Bear Cave Cellars Paso Robles 840 13th Street, Suite G ; 805-238-4329 Bella Luna Templeton 1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 Berardo Vineyards Paso Robles 3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 Bianchi Winery Paso Robles 3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 Th-Su 11-5 By appt Th-Mo 11-5:30 Th-Mo 11-6 or by Appt Daily 11-5 Daily 11-7 Daily 12:30-6 Fri-Sat till 8 Fr 12-5 Sa-Su 11-5 Fr-Su 11-5 or By Appt Fr-Su 11-5 or By Appt By Appt Daily 12-5 Fr-Su 10-5 Weekends 12-5 Daily 10-5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines Paso Robles 11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 Cass Vineyards Paso Robles 7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 Sa-Su 11-6 Mo-Fr 12-5
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Donatoni Winery Paso Robles 3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Dover Canyon Winery Paso Robles 4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 Dubost Winery Paso Robles 9988 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-226-8463
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CASTORO CELLARS Templeton Daily 1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 Cayucos Cellars Cayucos 131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Cellar 360 Paso Robles 7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 Daily 11-5:30 Closed Tue Fri-Sun 10-5
Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery Paso Robles 1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 Eagle Castle Winery Paso Robles 3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 EBERLE WINERY Paso Robles 3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 cluse Wines Paso Robles 1520 Kiler Canyon Rd; 805 238-4998 Daily 10:30-5:30 X Win-10-5 Sum 10-6 X Fr-Sun 11-4
Cerro Prieto Paso Robles By appt 3432 Los Tablas Willow Creek Rd; 805 226-8448 Changala Winery Paso Robles 3770 Willow Creek Road; 805-226-9060 Chateau Margene Creston 4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 Chateau Margene Paso Robles 6996 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-3500 Christian Lazo Paso Robles 840 13th St, Suite F; 805 226-8820 Chronic Cellars Paso Robles 2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 237-7848 Chumeia Vineyards Paso Robles 8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 Fr-Su 11-5 Sat-Sun 12-5 Daily 11- 5 Thu-Mon 12-7 Sat 10-7 or by appt Daily 11:30-5:30 Daily 10-5
EDWARD SELLERS Paso Robles Daily 1401 Hwy 46 West; 805 239-8915 11-5 Enfold Wines Paso Robles 855 Windwood Rd; 805 239-2856 Epoch Estate Wines Templeton 7505 York Mountain Rd; 805 237-7575 By Appt Fri-Mon 11-5 Thur by appt
EOS ESTATE WINERY Paso Robles Daily 2300 Airport Rd; 805-591-8050 11-5 FS Cellars Paso Robles 1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989 Falcon Nest Winery Paso Robles 5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 Four Sisters Ranch San Miguel 6961 Estrella Rd; 805 526-9242 Fratelli Perata Paso Robles 1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Frolicking Frog Atascadero 14490 San Miguel Rd; 805 466-0779 FS Cellars Paso Robles 1337 Vendels Circle; 805-226-8989 Gelfand Vineyards Paso Robles 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Graveyard Vineyards San Miguel 6990 Estrella Road; 805 467-2043 Thu-Sun 11-6 Daily 10-7:30 By Appt By Appt By Appt Thu-Sun 11-6 By Appt By Appt By Appt Daily 11-5:30
Cinquain Cellars San Miguel By apt 6404 Independence Ranch Pl; 805 400-5978 Clautiere Vineyard Paso Robles 1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 Clavo Cellars Templeton 315 South Main St; 805-226-0174 Daily 12-5 Daily 12-5
CLAYHOUSE WINES Paso Robles Daily 849 13th St; 805 238-7055 11-6
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Black Hand Cellars Cambria Weekends & holidays 766 Main Street, Suite B ; 805-712-WINE 11-5 Bodegas Paso Robles Paso Robles 729 13th Street; 805 237-3780 Bon Niche Cellars San Miguel 2627 Golden Eagle Way; 805 400-0451 Booker Vineyard Paso Robles 2640 Anderson Road; 805-237-7367 Brian Benson Cellars Paso Robles 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 Brochelle Vineyards Paso Robles 2323 Tuley Ct, #130 ; 805-237-4410 Broken Earth Paso Robles 5625 Hwy 46E; 805 239-2562 CALCAREOUS Paso Robles 3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 Caliza Winery Paso Robles 2570 Anderson Rd; 805-237-1480 Caparone Winery Paso Robles 2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 CARINA CELLARS Paso Robles 3525 Adelaida Rd; 805-252-0860 Daily 12:30-6 Fri-Sat till 8 By Appt Thu-Sun 11-5 Fr-Su 10:30-5 Thu-Mon 11-5 Fri-Mon 10-6 Tue-Thu 10-5 Daily 11-5 Fr-Su 11-4:30 or by appt Daily 11-5 Fri-Mon 11-5
3550 Vinedo Robles Lane, Paso Robles 805-226-9899 Open 11-5 Thursday-Monday
Cypher Winery Templeton 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805 237-0055 DAnbino Cellars Paso Robles 710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 DAOU VINEYARDS Paso Robles 2777 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805 226-5460 Dark Star Cellars Paso Robles 2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 Daily 11-6 Thu-Mon 11-6 Daily 11-5 Fr-Su 10:30-5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
GreMark Vnyds Paso Robles 5325 Rancho La Loma Linda; 805 237-0154 Grey Wolf Cellars Paso Robles 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771
HALTER RANCH VNYD Paso Robles Daily 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 HammerSky Vineyards Paso Robles Fr-Su 7725 Vineyard Drive; 949 338-7813 By Appt Hansen Vineyard Templeton 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 Harmony Cellars Harmony 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805 927-1625 Hearst Ranch San Simeon 442 SLO San Simeon Rd; 805 927-4100 HEARTHSTONE Paso Robles 5070 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-2544 Fr-Sun 11-5 Sum 10-5:30 Win 10-5 Tue-Sun 11-5 Daily 10-5
Denner Vineyards & Winery Paso Robles 5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Daily 11-5 Derby Wine Estates Paso Robles 5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 Doce Robles Paso Robles 2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 Domaine Degher Paso Robles 8650 Centra Rd ; 805 296-2562 Fr-Mo 11-5 Daily 10-5:30 By Appt
Donati Family Vnyd Templeton Daily 10-5 Corner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676
Herman Story Wines Paso Robles Thu-Sun 11-4 1227 Paso Robles St; 949 237-2400 or by appt
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Hidden Oak Templeton 4671 South El Pomar; 805 237-9315 Hope Family Wines Paso Robles 1585 Live Oak Road; 805 238-4112 Hug Cellars Paso Robles 2323 Tuley Rd; 805-226- 8022 HUNT CELLARS Paso Robles 2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 J& J CELLARS San Miguel 2850 Ranchita Canyon; 805-467-2891
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Nadeau Family Vintners Paso Robles Fr-Su 3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 NINER WINE ESTATE Paso Robles Daily 2400 Highway 46 West; 805-239-2233 10-5 Norman Vineyards Paso Robles 7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 Opolo Vineyards Paso Robles 7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 ORCHID HILL VNYD 1140 Pine St, Paso Robles; 805-237-7525 Daily 11-5 Daily 10-5 Daily 12-6
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Rockin R Wine Paso Robles 8500 Union Rd, Ste C; 805 835-8529 Rocky Creek Cellars Templeton 8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 ROTTA WINERY Templeton 250 Winery Road; 805-237-0510
J. LOHR VNYDS & WINES Daily 6169 Airport Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-8900 10-5 J. Paul Rosilez Paso Robles 4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 Jack Creek Cellars Templeton 5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 JADA WINERY Paso Robles 5620 Vineyard Dr; 805 226-4200 Justin Winery Paso Robles 11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 238-6932 Kaleidos Paso Robles 3770 Willow Creek; 805 226-0828 KENNETH VOLK Paso Robles 2485 Hwy 46W; 805 237-7896 Kiamie Wine Cellars Paso Robles 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805 226-8333 Kukkula Templeton 9515 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0111 LAventure Winery Paso Robles 2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 Daily 11-5 Mon 11-3, Thu 11-4 Fri-Sun 11-4:30 Daily 11-5 Daily 10-5 Fri-Sun 11-5 Daily 10:30-5 Open daily 11-5 X Fri-Sun 11-5 Th-Su 11-4 Mo-We by Appt. By Appt By Appt Fri-Sun 11-5 Sum 11-6 Win 11-5 X Daily 10-4:30 Fr-Su 1l-4 X X
Roxo Port Cellars Paso Robles Mo,We,Th 12-8 810 11th St, at Meritage; 805 464-0922 Fr,Sa 12-10, Su 12-6 San Antonio Winery Paso Robles 2610 Buena Vista; 805 226-2600 San Marcos Creek Paso Robles 7750 North Hwy 101; 805-467-9260 Sarzotti Winery Templeton 180 Bella Rancy Rd; 805 226-2022 Sculpterra Paso Robles 5015 Linne Road, 805-226-8881 Daily 10-6 Daily 11-5 Thu-Sun 11-5 or By Appt Fri-Sun 10-5
Ortman Family Vnyds Paso Robles Sun-Thu 12-6 1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 Fri-Sat 12-7 Oso Libre Winery Paso Robles 7383 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-3378 Wed-Mon 11-5
Paso Port Wine Co in Steinbeck Vnyds Thu-Mon 5940 Union Rd, Paso Robles; 805 239-2229 11-5 PASO WINE CENTRE Paso Robles Tue-Thu 4-9 1240 Park Street; 805 239-9156 Fri-Sat 1-9, Sun 1-7 PARRISH FAMILY Paso Robles 1220 Park St; 805 286-4028 Peachy Canyon Winery Paso Robles 1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 Pear Valley Paso Robles 4900 Union Road; 805 237-2861 Penman Springs Paso Robles 1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Per Cazo Cellars Paso Robles 5325 Vineyard Dr; 805 227-4949 Pianetta Paso Robles 829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Pipestone Paso Robles 2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 Poalillo Vineyards Paso Robles 7970 Vineyard Drive; 805-238-0621 Pomar Junction Templeton 5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940 Pozo Valley Santa Margarita 2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 Pretty Smith San Miguel 13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 Proulx Paso Robles 5424 Vineyard Drive; 805-226-2800 Rabbit Ridge Paso Robles 1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 Open daily 12-7 Daily 11-5 Daily 11-5 Thu-Sun 11-5 By Appt Sun-Thurs 12-6 Fri-Sat 11-7 X Th-Mo 11-5 Daily 11-5 Th-Mo 11-5 Fr-Su 12-5 Fr-Su 11-5 Thu-Mon 11-5 Sat-Sun 11-5
Sextant Wines Paso Robles Fri-Mon 3502 Dry Creek Rd, #B9-11; 805 542-0133 12-5
SILVER HORSE WINERY 2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel 805-467-WINE Open Friday-Sunday 11-5 or by appointment
Come see what everyone is talking about!
Lago Giuseppe Templeton 8345 Green Valley Rd, 46 W; 805-237-7300 Laraneta Vynds Templeton 2602 Templeton Rd, 46 W; 805 434-5090 Le Cuvier Paso Robles 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805 549-4764 Le Vigne Winery Paso Robles 5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 Linne Calodo Paso Robles 3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 Locatelli San Miguel 8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067
Sharps Hill Poured at Vinoteca, Paso Robles 835 12th St; 805 227-7154 Mo-Th 4-9, Fri & Sa 4-11 Skyhawk Lane & Red Poets Cambria Thu-Tue 821 Cornwall St; 805 350-5049 11-5 Stacked Stone Cellars Paso Robles 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Stanger Vineyards Paso Robles 7970 Vineyard Drive; 805 238-4777 5225 Hwy 41 Starr-Ranch Paso Robles 9320 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0144 Steinbeck Paso Robles 5940 Union Rd; 805 238-1854 Fr-Sa 11-5 Su 12-5 Daily 11-5 Fri-Sun 11-6 By Appt Fri-Sun 11-5
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Loma Linda Vineyards Paso Robles By 5155 Rancho La Loma Linda Dr: 805 227-7172Appt Lone Madrone Paso Robles 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 Maloy ONeill Paso Robles 5725 Union Rd; 805 238-6430 Daily 10:30-5 Daily 10-5
Stephens Cellar tasted at Lone Madrone Daily 2485 Hwy 46 West, Paso Robles; 805-238-2412 10:30-5 Still Waters Vineyards Paso Robles 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 Summerwood Paso Robles 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 Tablas Creek Paso Robles 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 Tackitt Family San Miguel 6640 Von Dollen Rd; 805 467-9490 Th-Mo 11-5 Daily 10-6 Daily 10-5 Fri-Sun 12-5
Meritage Wine Tasting Paso Robles Sun 12-5 X 810 11th St; 805 238-9456 Mon-Thu 12-8, Fri-Sat 12-11 Midnight Cellars Paso Robles 2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 Minassian-Young Paso Robles 4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 Mitchella Vineyard Paso Robles 2525 Mitchella Ranch Way; 805 239-8555 Win Daily 10-5 Sum Daily 10-5:30 Thu-Su 11-5 Fr-Su 12-5 or by appt X X X
Ranchita Canyon San Miguel Fri-Mon 3439 Ranchita Canyon Road; 805 467-9448 11-5 Rangeland Wines Paso Robles 10425 Klau Mine Road; 805 674-9232 Red Soles Paso Robles 3230 Oakdale Rd; 805-226-9898 Rio Seco Paso Robles 4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 By Appt Daily 11-5 Daily 11-5
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870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Thacher Winery Paso Robles 8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 Tobin James Cellars Paso Robles 8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 Tolo Cellars Paso Robles 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 Treana Winery Paso Robles 1585 Live Oak Rd; 805 238-4112 Turley Wine Cellars Templeton 2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 Twilight Cellars Paso Robles 2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 Venteux Vineyards Templeton 1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 Veris Cellars Templeton 1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319
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Baileyana Estate San Luis Obispo 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 BARNWOOD Arroyo Grande 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE BISHOPS PEAK Arroyo Grande 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 Center of Effort Wine Arroyo Grande 2199 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805 782-9463 Cerro Caliente San Luis Obispo 831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842
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William James Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys 911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10 WOOD WINERY Avila Beach Open daily at 11 480 Front St; 805-595-9663 Fri till 8, Sat till 7 Addamo Estate Vnyds Orcutt 400 E. Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 ANDREW MURRAY Los Olivos 5095 Zaca Station Rd; 805 686-9604 Bedford Los Alamos 448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 Cambria Winery Santa Maria 5475 Chardonnay Lane; 805 938-7318 Tue-Sat 11-9 Sat-Sun 11-4 Daily 11-5 Daily 10-5 X
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CHAMISAL VNYDS San Luis Obispo 7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 Daily 10-5 Claiborne & Churchill San Luis Obispo 2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 Daily 11-5
EDNA VALLEY VNYD San Luis Obispo 2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 Daily 10-5 Kelsey See Canyon San Luis Obispo 1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 Kynsi Winery Arroyo Grande 2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 LAETITIA VNYD Arroyo Grande 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 Daily 11-5:30 X Th-Mo 11-5 Daily 11-5
Via Vega Vnyd & Winery Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11-5 2378 Adobe Rd; 805-423-2190 or By Appt Victor Hugo Winery Templeton 2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Villicana Winery Paso Robles 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 Villa Creek Cellars Paso Robles 5995 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-7145 Villa San Juliette San Miguel 6385 Cross Canyon Rd; 805 550-0522
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Core Wine Orcutt Wed 1-5, Thu 4-5, Fri 1-8, Sat 12-6 145 S. Gray Street, Ste 103; 805 937-1600 Sun 12-5 X COSTA DE ORO Santa Maria 1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 Cottonwood Canyon Santa Maria 3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-VINE Curtis Winery Los Olivos 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 Demetria Los Olivos 6701 Foxen Canyon R; 805 686-2345 Fess Parker Los Olivos 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 Open daily 11-6 Fri till 8 Thurs-Sun 10-5 X Daily 10-5 By Appt Daily 10-5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
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Margerum Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys 911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10
Monterey Street Wine Co San Luis Obispo 1255 Monterey St; 805-541-1255 Tue-Wed 1:30-7, Thu-Sat 1:30-9 X X X X X X X X X X X X X Morovino Avila Beach Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 12-5 76 Landing Passage; 805-627-1443 Fri-Sat 12-6 X X NADIA Arroyo Grande 453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 Daily 11-5 X X X X X X X
3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 Vines on the Marycrest Paso Robles 5050 Mustard Creek Rd; 805 237-0378 Vista Del Rey Paso Robles 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 WCP Cellars Paso Robles 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138
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PER BACCO CELLARS San Luis Obispo 1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 Daily 11-5 X Phantom Rivers Arroyo Grande 211 E. Branch St; 805-481-WINE Sun-Thu 12-5 Fri 12-9, Sat 12-7 By Appt Daily 12-5
FIRESTONE VNYDS Los Olivos 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 Daily 11-5 X Foxen Vineyard Santa Maria 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 Daily 11-4
Westburg Cellars Paso Robles 3rd weekend 12-4 3180 Willow Creek Rd; 805 238-9321 or by appt Whalebone Vineyard Paso Robles Mon-Fri 11-5 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 Sat-Sun 10-5:30 Wild Coyote Winery Paso Robles 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 Daily 11-5
Piedra Creek Winery San Luis Obispo 6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 Pismo Beach Winery Pismo Beach 271 B Five Cities; 805-773-WINE
KENNETH VOLK VNYDS Santa Maria 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 Daily 10:30-4:30 X Koehler Los Olivos 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 La Fentre Santa Maria 2717 Aviation Way; 310-977-5615 Martian Ranch Los Alamos 8900 Alisos Canyon Rd; 310-804-1292 McKeon-Philips Santa Maria 2115 S Blosser Rd, #114; 805-928-3025 Daily 10-5 By Appt By Appt Fri-Sun 11-6 Or by appt
Pithy Little Wine Co San Luis Obispo Th-Sa 12-9 1037 Chorro St; 805 546-1059 Su 12-5,Mo-We 12-6 Rancho Arroyo Grande Arroyo Grande 1st Sat 591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 11-5 SALISBURY VNYDS Avila Valley Fri-Sun 11-6 6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE Mon-Thu 12-6 Saucelito Canyon San Luis Obispo 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 Daily 10-5
WILD HORSE WINERY Templeton Daily 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 Windward Vineyard Paso Robles 1380 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 Zenaida Cellars Paso Robles 1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 ZinAlley Templeton 3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 Daily 10:30-5 Daily 11-5 Fri-Sun 11-5
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Ovene Winery Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang) 2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt Presquile Wine Santa Maria 2540 E. Clark Ave; 805 363-1966 By Appt
Sextant Wines/10knot Cellars SLO Mon-Fri 10-4 1653 Old Price Cnyn Rd; 866-833-WINE Sat-Sun 10-5 Stephen Ross San Luis Obispo 178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318 Thur-Sun 11-5 X
Rancho Sisquoc Winery Santa Maria Mon-Thu 10-4 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 Fri-Sun 10-5 Riverbench Vineyards Santa Maria 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 Sagebrush Annies Ventucopa 4211 Hwy 33; 661 766-2319 Daily 10-4 Sat-Sun 11:30-5
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ALAPAY CELLARS Avila Beach 415 First St; 805-595-2632 Autry Cellars San Luis Obispo 835 Capitolio Way, #3; 805-546-8669 Daily 10:30-6 Fri-Sun 11-6 X X X X X X
TALLEY VNYDS Arroyo Grande 3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 Daily 10:30-4:30 Tangent Vnyds San Luis Obispo 5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 Daily 10-5
SIERRA MADRE VINEYARD Santa Maria 2570 Prell Road; 805-922-3100 By Appt Tantara Vineyard Santa Maria 4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 By Appt
Au Bon Climat Pismo Beach at Taste of the Valleys 911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Su-Th 12-9, Fr-Sa 12-10
Taste of the Valleys San Luis Obispo Su-Th 12-9 911A Price Street; 805-773-8466 Fr-Sa 12-10
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Torrettis Family Santa Maria 2108 Quail Canyon Rd; 805-714-0622 Tres Hermanas Winery Santa Maria 9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451
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Kaena Wine Los Olivos Fri-Sun 12-5 2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 107; 805 451-6037 or by appt. Lane Tanner Wines at Los Olivos Tasting Room 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 Longoria Wines Los Olivos 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 Daily 11-4:30
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Wine Country Orcutt Thu-Sat 1-8 130 N. Broadway St, Ste A; 805-688-9339 Sun 1-6 Zaca Mesa Los Olivos Daily 10-4 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 Sum Fri-Sat till 5
LOS OLIVOS Los Olivos Tasting Room 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5 Pacific Ridge Vineyards Los Olivos 2890 Grand Avenue; 805-688-1737 Daily 11-6
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Alexander & Wayne Los Olivos 2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 Daily 11-6 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
ALTA MARIA VINEYARDS Los Olivos Daily 2933 Grand Ave; 805-686-1144 11-5 ANDREW MURRAY Los Olivos Tasting Room 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-5 Arthur Earl Los Olivos 2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 Artiste Los Olivos 2948E Grand Avenue; 805 686-2626 Beckmen Vineyards Los Olivos 2670 Ontiveros; 805-688-8664 Bernat Tasted at Los Olivos Cafe 2879 Grand Ave; 805794-5217 Bin 2860 Los Olivos 2860 Grand Ave; 805 693-8537 Blair Fox Cellars Los Olivos 2902 San Marcos Ave, B; 805 691-1678 Brander Vineyard Los Olivos 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 Daily 11-6 Daily 11-5:30 Daily 11-5 Daily Sun-Thu 11-7 Fri-Sat 11-8 Fri-Sun 12-5 Or By Appt Sum 10-5 Win 11-4
QUP WINE at Qup Tasting Room in Los Olivos 2963 Grand Ave, Ste B; 805-686-4200 Daily 11-5 Reeves Ranch Vineyard Santa Ynez 4000 W. Oak Trail Rd; 805 688-7245 Saarloos & Sons Los Olivos 2971 Grand Ave; 805 688-1200 By Appt Daily 11-6
Hitching Post Wines at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton 406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X Huber Cellars Lompoc 4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 JALAMA WINES Lompoc 1509 E Chestnut Ave ; 805-735-8937 JOSEPH BLAIR Lompoc 308 North 9th St, C ; 805-735-8937 Ken Brown Wines Buellton 70 Industrial Way; 805-448-3791 Lafond Vineyard Buellton 6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 LA VIE VNYDS Lompoc 308 North 9th Street, D ; 805 291-2111 Longoria Wines Lompoc 1700 Industrial Way, A; 805 759-4637 LORING WINE CO Lompoc 1591 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0478 Melville Vineyard Lompoc 5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 Fri-Sun 11-5 & By Appt Fri-Sun 12-5 & By Appt Fri-Sun 12-5 & By Appt By Appt Daily 10-5 Fri-Sun 11-5 Sat & Sun 11-4 Fri-Sun 12-5 Daily 11-4 Mon-Fri 10-4 Sa-Su 10-5 Fri-Sun 12-5 Sat & Sun 11-4 Mon-Thu by appt Thur-Sat 11-5 Sun-Mon 11-4 By Appt Fri-Mon 12-4 Fri-Sun 11-4 & by appt Sun-Thu 11-4 Fri-Sat 11-5 Fri-Sun 11-5 By Appt X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Scott Cellars Los Olivos Wed-Mon 2933 San Marcos Ave, #101; 805 686-5450 11-5 STOLPMAN VNYDS Los Olivos Daily 11-5 2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400 Tensley/Lea Wines Los Olivos Fri-Sun 2900 Grand Ave, Suite B ; 805-688-6761 11-5 Tercero Wines Los Olivos Mon-Fri 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave, Ste 104; 805-245-9584 12-5 TESSA MARIE poured at E&T Wines Thur-Mon 2901C Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 866-688-6081 11:30- 5 Tre Anelli Los Olivos 2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 Daily 11-5
Brophy Clark Cellars at Los Olivos Tasting Room 2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 BYRON VNYD Los Olivos Tasting Room 2367 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805 938-7365 Daily 11-5 Carhartt Vineyard Los Olivos 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 CARINA CELLARS Los Olivos 2900 Grand Ave, A; 805-688-2459 COGHLAN VNYD Los Olivos 2366 Alamo Pintado; 805-686-2395 Consilience Los Olivos 2923 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 Coquelicot Los Olivos 2884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500 Daniel Gehrs Winery Los Olivos 2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 DRAGONETTE Los Olivos 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-693-0077 Epiphany Cellars Los Olivos 2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 E&T WINES Los Olivos 2901C Grand Ave; 866-688-6081 Evans Ranch Los Olivos 2901 Grand Ave; 805 688-0558 FIRESTONE VNYD Los Olivos 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 Fontes & Phillips Los Olivos 2362 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805 688-2200 Daily 11-5 Daily 11-5 Thurs-Mon 11-5 Daily 11-5 Daily 11-5 Sat 10-5 Daily 10-6 Win till 5 Thu-Mon 11-5 Daily 11- 5:30 Thur-Mon 11:30- 5 Daily 10-5 Daily 10-5 Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appt.
Verdad & Ethan at Qup Tasting Room in Los Olivos 2963 B Grand Ave; 805-686-4200 Daily 11-5
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Alma Rosa Buellton 7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 Ampelos Cellars Lompoc 312 N 9th Street, 805-736-9957 Arcadian Winery Lompoc 312 N 9th Street, 805-736-9957 AVANT Buellton 35 Industrial Way; 805 686-9400 Babcock Winery Lompoc 5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 Brewer-Clifton Lompoc 329 N. F St; 805-735-9184 Daily 11-4:30 Thur-Sun 11-5 Mon-Thur 11-4:30 Fri-Sun 11-6 Thur-Sun 11-8 X Sum 10:30-5 Win 10:30-4 Fri-Sun 11-4 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Mosby Winery Buellton 9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 New Vineland/Pierdrassi Lompoc 1501 E Chestnut Ave; 805 736-6784 Pali Wine Co. Lompoc 1036 W Aviation Dr; 805 736-7200 PALMINA Lompoc 1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 Point Concepcin Wines Lompoc 1601 W. Central Ave; 805-588-1545 Prodigal Wines Buellton 92 Second St, A; 805-688-0476 SAMSARA Lompoc 1500 East Chestnut Ct; 805-331-2292 Sanford Winery Lompoc 5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 Stolpman Vineyards Lompoc 5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 Sweeny Canyon Buellton 805-688-2415
Casa Cassara Buellton Mon, Wed,Thu 12-6:30 291 Valley Station Dr; 805-688-8691 Fri-Sun 11-6:30 Clos Pepe at Taste of Sta Rita Hills Thu-Sun 1505 E. Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 805 735-8774 11-5 Cold Heaven Cellars Buellton 92 Second Street, A; 805 686-1343 DAlfonso Curran Lompoc 4457 Santa Rosa Rd, 805 739-WINE DVine Lompoc 107 Ocean Ave; 805 735-8771 Fri-Mon 12-5 By Appt
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Dierberg Estate/Star Lane Lompoc 1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430 Daily 11-5
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Bella Victorian Vineyard Camarillo We-Th 11:30-7 2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800 Fr-Sat11:30-8,Su11:30-4 Camarillo Custom Crush Camarillo 300 S. Lewis Rd, Ste C; 805-484-0597 Cantara Cellars Camarillo 126 N. Wood Rd, Ste 104; 805-484-9600 Casa Barranca Ojai 208 E. Ojai Ave; 805-640-1255 Giessinger Winery Fillmore 365 Santa Clara St; 805-524-5000 Herzog Wine Cellars Oxnard 3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-938-1560 Sat-Sun 11-5 Wed-Sun 11-5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
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Au Bon Climat at Taste of the Valleys 1672 Mission Drive; 805 937-9801 Su-Th 12-9 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Baehner-Fournier Vineyard tasted at Wandering Dog 1539 Mission Dr, Solvang; 805-688-7118 Daily 11-7 Blackjack Ranch Solvang 2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 Buttonwood Farm Solvang 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 800-715-1404 CARIVINTAS WINERY Solvang 476 First St; 805 693-4331 Th-Mo 11-5 Daily 11-5 Sun-Wed 12-7 Thu-Sat 12-10
Imagine Wine Santa Ynez 3563 Numancia #103; 805-688-1769 Kalyra Winery Santa Ynez 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Refugio Ranch Santa Ynez 3790 Via Rancheros; 805-686-0840 Reeves Ranch Vineyard Santa Ynez 4000 W. Oak Trail Rd; 805 688-7245 Roblar Winery Santa Ynez 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 Sunstone Santa Ynez 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 Vogelzang Vineyard Happy Canyon 805 568-0900
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Holiday Open House for Wine Club at Halter Ranch

Master the Art of Wine and Cheese at Tolosa Winery

Eberle Winery Holiday Open House

Black Tie Holiday in the Caves

Holiday Open House at Castoro

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New Years Eve a Twlight Masquarade at Robert Hall Winery

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