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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

PASO ROBLES

ONGOING

Estrella Warbird Museum

Fascinating collection of military aircrafts10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, Paso Robleswww.ewarbirds.org

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine BarLocal winemaker featured each week.5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robleswww.vinotecawinebar.com.

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards

Try gourmet food paired with fine wine12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133, Paso Robleswww.meridianvineyards.com

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Templeton Farmers’ Market

Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables

9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Paso Robles Farmers’ Market

Country farm arts and crafts market

8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles## ONGOING

Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars

10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton

www.castorocellars.com

• Mar: Maeve Croghan

ONGOING

Painting Exhibits at Villicana Winery

Enjoy fine art work along with fine wines

11am-5pm, 805-239-9456, Paso Robles

ONGOING

Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar

Taste selected wines from selected wineries5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robleswww.vinotecawinebar.com

MARCH 7

Wine Tasting and Complimentary Olive Barat Meridian Vineyards

Featuring Rosemarie Fusano, owner of FusanoOlives. Taste local, gourmet stuffed and mari-nated olives & more paired with Meridian’sLimited release wines. 12-5 pm, Paso Robleswww.meridianvineyards.com, 805-226-7133

MARCH 8-16

Equestrian Spring Round Up

Over 450 horses compete for top prizes8am, 805-239-0655, Paso Robles

## MARCH 14

Zin Fest Dinner at Cass Vineyards

A culinary tour of Rhone Valley wines

6pm, $85, 805-239-1730, Paso Robles

www.casswines.com

## MARCH 14Zin, Shuffle & Roll - Winemaker Dinner &

Casino Night at Castoro Cellars

Five-star buffet paired with Castoro Cellars

award-winning wines. Casino tournament

complete with Zinful prizes! Ticket price

includes gaming chips to play with. Exclusive

library wine tasting for dinner guests. Seating is

limited, call for reservations. $75, Paso Robles

888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com

## MARCH 14

PR Zinfandel Festival at J. Lohr

Celebrate the new 2006 & 2005 releases


www.jlohr.com

## MARCH 14

Open House at JPaul Rosilez Winery

Great food, great music and the finest wines

6-9pm, open to everyone, 805-927-5110

## MARCH 14

Winemaker Dinner at Eberle Winery

Join Eberle in the caves for dinner and

experience Paso Robles Zinfandel at its

finest in a memorable and romantic setting.

6:30pm, $150/pp, $120/Members, [email protected], www.eberlewinery.com

MARCH 14

Wine Club Zinfandel Release Party at

Midnight Cellars

Midnight’s Wine Club members are invited to

celebrate the official release of our 2006

Estate Zinfandel paired with appetizers.

6-8pm, 805-239-8904, Paso Robles

## MARCH 14-16

Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival Weekend &

Zin Cook Off at Castoro Cellars

Enjoy fine wine from the barrel, sweet and

savory crêpes by LeMoine Crêperie, live music

by Sleepy Guitar Johnson and stroll through the

art gallery with art by Maeve Croghan. Wine

discounts all weekend. 10am-5pm, Paso Robles

www.castorocellars.com

## MARCH 14-16

Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival 2008

Saturday’s event features a Wine Country

auction where large format bottles, lifestyle

packages, rare wines, art, wine packages and

more are sold to the highest bidder for a good

cause. Following the auction is the Grand

Tasting where more than 40 producers from

Paso Robles showcase their Zinfandel wines.

This event weekend includes exciting individual

events at the area wineries too!

805-238-0725, www.pasowine.com/events

## MARCH 14-16

Midlife Crisis Winery Celebrates ZinFest

New releases, barrel tasting & fine wine pairings

Tasting will be complimentary all weekend long

10:30am-6pm, 805-237-8730, Paso Robles

www.midlifecrisiswinery.com

## MARCH 14-16

Zinfandel Weekend at Peachy Canyon Winery

Sat: Cajun Brunch – Great food & music

Fri-Sun: Library Tastings – 20th Anniversary

Celebration with library tastings & more!


www.peachycanyon.com

MARCH 14-16

Zinfandel Festival Steak and

Cigar Night at Martin Weyrich

Featuring fine wines and cigars

6:30pm, $95, Paso Robles, 805-238-2520

www.martinweyrich.com

## MARCH 15

Italian Night at Falcon Nest Winery

Enjoy an Italian themed evening featuring a

delicous 4 course dinner paired with fine wine

7pm, $25, 805-226-0227, Paso Robles

## MARCH 15

Crab Fest

All you can eat until it’s gone. 6pm, $55

805-434-0319, www.pasowine.com, Templeton

## MARCH 15

Zinfandel Summit

Taste a wide range of Zinfandels from all 16

Far Out Wineries in one great location

$55, 805-237-0138, Calcareous Vineyards

## MARCH 15

J. Lohr PR Zinfandel Festival Dinner

Chef Chazalon will prepare an incredible

five-course dinner, 6:30pm, $110, Paso Robles

805-239-8900, www.jlohr.com

## MARCH 15

Seminar of Paso Robles Zinfandels

in the Eberle Caves

Enjoy an array of snacks and indulge in world-class

wines. 2pm $25/pp, $20/Members

805-238-9607, Paso Robles, www.eberlewinery.com

## MARCH 16

J. Lohr Cuvee Symposium & Brunch

A Zinfandel Festival event. Join Steve Lohr for

an exclusive J. Lohr Cuvée Symposium and

taste their estate Bordeaux varietals as well as

Bordeaux varietals from France. The event will be

held in the barrel room. Brunch, featuring Chef

Charlie, precedes the event. www.jlohr.com

RSVP 805-239-8900, Paso Robles

## MARCH 16

Open House at Eberle Winery

Taste Gary Eberle’s “world famous barbeque” and

relax on the deck with live music & self-guided

cave tours and complimentary wine tasting.


MARCH 16

Estate Zinfandel Vertical Tasting at

Midnight Cellars

Enjoy a special vertical tasting of the EstateZinfandels including the 1999 vintage through2007 Estate Zinfandel from the barrel.11am-5pm, 805-239-8904, Paso Robles

## MARCH 22-23

Midlife Crisis Winery Easter Egg Hunt

Midlife Crisis Winery will be celebrating Easter

with a fun & exciting Easter Egg hunt at its

downtown Paso Robles tasting room.


## MARCH 29

Castoro Cellars Indoor Concert –

Pierre Bensusan

7:30pm, $20, Paso Robles, 888-DAM-FINEwww.castorocellars.com

## APRIL 11

Highway 46 West

Friday Night Wine and Cheese

The Highway 46 West Wineries will gather at

Midnight Cellars Winery and will be tasting the

award winning wines paired with selections of

artisan cheese. $15pp, $25/couple

805-239-8904, Paso Robles

## APRIL 12

Turkish Night at Falcon Nest Winer

Enjoy a Turkish delicious 4 course dinner with

Turkish music and belly dancers too.

7pm, $25, 805-226-0227, Paso Robles

## APRIL 19

Tax Relief Weekend at Midlife Crisis Winery

Midlife Crisis Winery will be celebrating the tax

season with great wine tastings & pairings.


CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY

ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves

Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more

10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach

www.pismochamber.com

ONGOING

Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes

Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay

www.centralcoastoutdoors.com

ONGOING

Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists

Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artist

7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay

www.morrobayartassociation.org

ONGOING

Adventures with Nature

Docent guided walks

Morro Bay State Park Museum

of Natural History, 805-772-2694, www.ccnhVarious hikes at various times including; Fast

to Coon Creek, White’s Point Vistas, Black Hi

Trail, Sand Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon.

ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk

Art galleries’ open house receptions

5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro B

Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians

3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ONGOING

Christopher Cohan Center

Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org

• Mar 7: The Heidi Chronicles

• Mar 9: Symphony Winter Concert

• Mar 12: Central Coast Spring Choral Festiv

• Mar 15: Winery Concert: Pomp & Pipes

• Mar 16: Peru Negro

• Mar 20: Noche Flemenca

• Mar 21 & 22: High School Musical

ONGOING

The San Luis Obispo Art Center

Permanent collection and rotating exhibits

11am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luis Obispo

Ongoing through March: “Caution: Art Zone

www.sloartcenter.org

ONGOING

Kelrick at Unity

San Luis Obispo, 805-543-PLAY

Ongoing through March 9: Charlott's Web

March 21-23: High School Musical

April 26-May 18: Beauty & the Beast

ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY

Dallidet Adobe & Gardens

Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo

Site of first commercial winery in the area

10am-1pm, 805-543-0638, San Luis Obispo

www.slochs.org/dallidet

ONGOING

Automobilia Museum

Specialty cars, toy cars & airplanes along w

many other antiques relating to transporta

10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Opispo


Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark”

Various art galleries stay open late & host

artist receptions with wine & cheese.

5-9pm, 805-544-9251, San Luis Obispo

www.sloartcouncil.org

ONGOING MONDAYS

Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro

Featuring regional & varietal tastings

5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Orcutt

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock

Live music, wine and food

7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo

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MARCH 7-16

Annual San Luis Obispo

International Film Festival

Local, national and international work

805-546-3456, $8-$25, www.slofilmfest.org

MARCH 8-9

Customer Appreciation Days at Edna Valley

Complimentary tasting all weekend long

10am-5pm, 805-544-5844, San Luis Obispowww.ednavalley.com

MARCH 12

Cooking Class at Edna Valley Vineyard

Cooking with Curry

Sampling and complimentary tasting too

$40, 6pm, 805-544-5855, San Luis Obispowww.ednavalleyvineyard.com

MARCH 15-16

Antique Treasure Appraisal and Show

Have your antiques appraised & purchase some too

$4, 10am-4pm, 805-541-5144, San Luis Obispo

MARCH 19

Cooking Class at Edna Valley Vineyard

All About Fish

Sampling & complimentary wine tasting too

$40, 6pm, 805-544-5855, San Luis Obispo

ARROYO GRANDE

ONGOING

Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande

Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077

Arroyo Grande

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market

Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts

12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande

www.arroyograndevillage.org

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Learn How to Make Ice Cream

Enjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream

where you help create new flavors.

7pm, Arroyo Grande, 805-474-4068

www.docburnsteins.com

ONGOINGClarke Center for Performing Arts

805-489-9444, Arroyo Grande

www.clarkcenter.org• Mar 9: Duke Ellington Orchestra• Mar 15: Craimore

• Mar 29: the Wonder Bread Years

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON

ONGOING

Santa Maria Valley Railroad

805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com

Elegant excursions featuring five star gourmet meals

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON

ONGOING

Severson Theatre

805-922-8313, Santa Maria• March 12-April 12: Art

• March 28-April 20: Life x3

LOS OLIVOS


Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks

Free movie & snacks with discussion afterwards

7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos

www.wildlingmuseum.org

ONGOING

Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café

Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos

www.losolivoscafe.com

• Mar 27: Tuscan Tasting Journey

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

An Evening with the Winemaker at Los Olivos Café

Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres. 5pm, $15805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com• Mar 12: Fiddlehead Cellars• Mar 19: La Vie Wines• Mar 26: Whitcraft Winery

ONGOING THURSDAYS

Fess Parker’s Wine Country Sing Along

Sing along with Fess & Marcy, 8:30-10:30pm

805-688-7788, Los Olivos, www.syvva.com## MARCH 14

Winemaker Dinner with Carina Cellars at

Quantum Kitchen & Cocktails

An intimate dining experience with aprogressive, family-style twist. Limited to 36 people.$115, 805-688-2459, www.carinacellars.comwww.mondialsantabarbara.com, Santa Barbara

SANTA YNEZ

ONGOING

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum

and Parks - Janeway Carriage House

Exhibits from Chumash period through early20th century ranch days12-4pm, 805-688-7889, Santa Ynezwww.santaynezvalleymuseum.org

## SECOND THURSDAYWine Impressions at Artiste

Tasting & sensory evaluation, 7-9pm,805-686-2626, www.artiste.com, Santa Ynez

ONGOING

Chumash Casino Concerts

800-585-3737, Santa Ynez

www.chumashcasino.com

• Mar 7: Chris Rock

• Mar 13: Don Rickles

• Mar 21: ShoXC

• Mar 27: Carole King

ONGOING

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk

Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail

10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez Park

www.cachuma.com## ONGOING

Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery

Featuring artwork by Craig Nelson11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com

## MARCH 28

"La Buena Vida" Artiste

Art & Wine Dinner at the Ballard Inn

Celebrate “the good life” at this decadentwine dinner featuring the culinary artistry ofChef Budi Kazali, Santa Ynez, www.artiste.comLimited to 40 guests, RSVP at 805-686-2626

LOMPOC

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Olde Towne Market in Lompoc

Great food, wine & music, Lompoc

805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.comAPRIL 19

Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival

More than 80 wineries & restaurants servingexciting tastes and flavors. Wine lovers fromnear and far come to meet member vintners,taste their wines, enjoy great food and musicin a festive outdoor environment.1-4pm, 805-688-0881, River Parkwww.sbcountywine.com

SOLVANG

ONGOING

Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm

Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful vistas

10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang

ONGOING

Solvang Farmers’ Market

Fresh produce, flowers and foods, 3-7pm

Solvang , 805-962-5354, www.solvangca.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine Tasting on the Patio

Live guitar music along with fine wines

5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang

www.royalscandinavianinn.com

ONGOING WEEKENDSCachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise

Guided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology

$15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake

www.cachuma.com

ONGOING

Elverhoj Museum of History & Art

805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.orgOngoing through April 6:“Artists’ Books Made Here” at ElverhojAll aspects of the objects of books805-686-1211, Solvang , www.elverhoj.org

SANTA BARBARA

ONGOING

Arlington Theatre

805-963-4408, Santa Barbara• Mar 9: Cirque Dreams• Mar 15: Santa Barbara Symphony

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show

Featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry10am–6pm, 805-897-1982, East Beach Pierwww.sbaacs.com

ONGOING

Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater

Guided tours upon request

805-996-4946, Santa Barbara

www.loberotheater.com

ONGOING

University at Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures

805-893-3535, www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu

ONGOING

Trout Fishing & Wildlife Walks

at Cachuma Lake

Enjoy fishing (with trout brought in) & excellentwildlife viewing from bald eagles to mule deer.805-686-5055, Santa Barbara, www.sbparks.org

ONGOING

Touristorica – Historic Downtown Walking Tour

Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara

ONGOING

Ty Warner Sea Center

Explore creatures of the sea

805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

www.sbnature.org/seacenter

ONGOING

Lectures & Readings at the

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum805-962-8404, Santa Barbara, www.sbmm.org

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk

1 mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon Trail10-11:30am, 805-688-4515, Santa BarbaraCachuma Lake Nature Centerwww.cachuma.com

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Junior Ranger Program

Kids learn about wildlife, ecosystems &caring for the environment1-2pm, 805-688-4515, Santa BarbaraCachuma Lake Nature Centerwww.cachuma.com

ONGOING

Art Workshops for Children at Art from Sc

Fun workshops where kids reuse all sorts o

materials to make fun works of art!

Tues-Sat 10am-2pm, $6, 805-884-0459

www.artfromscrap.org

ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS

First Thursday

Art, cultural events and fine wine tasting!

5-8pm, 805-962-2098, various venues indowntown Santa Barbara

www.santabarbaradowntown.com

ONGOING

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

805-963-4364, www.sbma.net

• Ongoing through May 11: From Geisha to Gh

Leading Ladies of Japanese Woodblock prin

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine & Cheese Pairings at East Beach W

Enjoy delicious pairings & new selections each w

4-7pm, $10, 805-899-1535, Santa Barbara

www.eastbeachwines.com

ONGOING

Lobero Theatre


www.loberotheatre.com

• Mar 1-9: L’Elisir d’Amore

• Mar 8: Cavallerie Rusticana & I Pagliacci

ONGOING

Surfing Lessons

Enjoy an exciting day in the water


www.sbadventureco.com

ONGOING

Planetarium Shows at

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural Histor

805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com

• Exploring the Spring Sky

• Cosmic Safari

• Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket

ONGOING FRIDAYSWine Tasting with the Winemakers

4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach Wines

Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com

MARCH 7-8

World of Pinot Noir 2008

Two days of in-depth tasting seminars, gran

tastings a featured tasting with a guest

Burgundian producer and two Gala Pinot No

dinners featuring prominent guest chefs.

Located at various wineries, 805-489-1758

Sells out fast-call early. www.worldofpinotnoir

MARCH 14

American Riviera Wine Auction and Dinn

“Viva Vino Party”

Benefit for Direct Relief featuring fun tasti

with celebrity chefs, live music & silent auc

6pm, $100, 805-688-0881, Sells out fast-call ea

www.sbcountywines.com, Santa Barbara

MARCH 15

American Riviera Wine Auction and Dinn

“Wine, Dine and all that Jazz”

Benefit for Direct Relief featuring multi-course

gourmet dinner & array of Santa Barbara wine

6pm, $300, 805-688-0881, Sells out fast-call ea

www.sbcountywines.com, Santa Barbara

MARCH 27-APRIL 20

The Syringa Tree at the Alhecama Theat

A tale of sweeping political upheaval

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shoot for that,” Burk says.

While Burk has no formal

wine education, he and Teresa are

trained musicians and worked for

a time in the studios in Los

Angeles, he has “the best kind” of

training, that being hands on.Lato is a sommelier and came to

Burk through Au Bon Climat’s Jim

Clendenen who met him while he

worked in restaurants in Toronto.

Lato is originally from Poland and

his world travels have helped him

define his palate and his style. It

was Clendenen who introduced

the two after Burk had worked

with him at ABC as well. “That

was a real education in wine,”

says Burk. “Back then, and I think

even now, all the employees

gather at lunch-time and drink

wine with their food, tasting and

discussing. It’s very Old World, a

very European style of wine-

making.”

In many ways, Costa De Oro

bridges cultures, from Santa

Maria’s agricultural/industrial

roots to Old and New World wine

distinctions. “We’ve found thatbecause of our location, people

come looking for more than just

wine,” Burk says. And that’s just

what they find. Between a

vegetable-growing winemaker

and his sommelier assistant, Gary

Burk is interested in more than

just the bottle. He and Paul Lato

are interested in the whole table.

Costa De Oro then provides a

real Central Coast farmer’s marketand wine-tasting experience to

the world-weary travelers of the

101. It’s an oasis, of sorts, but it’s

also a true representation of the

unique quality and character of

Central Coast Wine Country.

Costa de Oro is open daily

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1331 S.

Nicholson Aveune. For more

information, call (805) 922-1468.



WINE COUNTRY NEWS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK


by Leah Kolt

Wine is good medicine.

You won’t hear any arguing with thatbit of wisdom from Joe Rosilez in

Paso Robles. And you aren’t likely to find a “Do not

refill” sticker on the labels of his wines.

Rosilez is both a pharmacist and a wine-maker.

Or should it be winemaker and a pharma-cist? “Pharmacy is still my primary vocation,”Rosilez says, even though he spends almost as

many hours in his wine laboratory as he doesfilling prescriptions.

The result is an extraordinary array of

wines, from a Super Tuscan blend called“Apothecary” to a quintessential California

Zinfandel called “Herder Vineyard.”No surprise, Apothecary is Rosilez’s

personal favorite, as well as his signature

wine. A medium-bodied blend of 80%Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Sangiovese, it

also has sentimental value, since it happens to

be the only wine he and his wife, Whitney,make together.

And don’t underestimate her influence.Whitney is the one, after all, who gave him a

wine press and de-stemmer as a wedding

present – alongside the five tons of grapes afamily friend presented to the happy couple.

“We were married in July and picked grapes

in September,” he recalls fondly.The result was the first vintage of J. Paul

Rosilez. “I’ll never forget pressing Chardonnay

grapes at midnight,” says Rosilez, who stillworks until the wee hours in the wine lab,

after putting in very full days as a pharmacist.The two professions create a type of

synergy that works well for Rosilez. He finds

that the analytical portion of winemakingcomes easily to him. But he attributes more of

his skill to intuition and just being “bornwith” a good palate.

“Being a winemaker is almost like being a

good chef,” he explains. Chefs don’t measure,

they go by taste. Similarly, Rosilez runs tests

with his equipment mostly to validate hisinstincts.

The impressive spectrum of wine varietiesoffered by J. Paul Rosilez Winery comes,

surprisingly enough, from just one 26-acre

vineyard in Creston, a small communitysoutheast of Paso Robles. Owned by Carl and

Phyllis Herder, it provides seven varieties of

grapes to Rosilez, including the reds and

small amounts of Chardonnay and ViognierThis broad range is made possible by tinypockets of low-lying zones in the vineyard

called “microclimates,” which afford the

cooler growing conditions the whites need.Buying all his grapes from one source is

certainly a factor in the success of the Roselizlabel. “Carl Herder is very receptive to my

ideas and we collaborate very closely,” he

said. What wine would you likely find on the

dinner table in the Rosilez home? Mainly

Apothecary, but not for the reason you mightexpect. “I don’t tend to drink much of other

people’s wine,” he said. “I like my own wine,but mostly I don’t want others to influence

my style. When you acquire a following for a

certain style, it’s counterproductive to changeit and go with popular trends.”

Although he’s successfully tackled the

notoriously difficult Pinot Noir – his 2001earned a gold medal at the Orange County

Fair – Rosilez finds the Italian varietySangiovese to be the most difficult. “It’s the

most challenging to work with, by far,“ he

said. “Pinot Noir is hard to grow, but once itgets to the winemaker, it’s relatively easy to

make. The Sangiovese is very rough out of the

barrel, almost raw. It needs a great deal of tender loving care.”

The hallmark wine of J. Paul Rosilez istheir Viognier, the white Rhône grape that is

redolent of peaches and cream, considered by

many wine experts to be the most sensuous of the major whites. The Viognier from J. Paul

Rosilez is dry and full-bodied, with the char-

acteristic honeysuckle aroma.

Viognier is the one Rosilez checks on m

frequently during production, he said. “

Viognier and our Cab, which is the base w

for our Apothecary blend.”

Does Rosilez envision the day when wi

making might become his vocation instead

his avocation? No time soon. “I’ll stay in ph

macy for another 14 years,” he predi

“Although, I do plan to scale back some, n

that we have three girls under the age of fiv

What will change is the location of

tasting room. Although the family recen

built a charming adobe-style facility

Highway 46 east of Paso Robles, a local res

developer made an offer to buy the fac

that they couldn’t refuse.

As a result, after this summer the tas

room business will shift to nearby Cambrismall town on the Pacific Ocean a few m

south of Hearst Castle on the Pacific Co

Highway.

Production will continue in the P

Robles facility for the next five years. Then

winery’s production will relocate to Crest

near the vineyard which produces its grap

Despite these changes, Rosilez see

future much like the present: bouti

production rates of 2,500-3,000 cases, ha

crafted with the help of others – such

friends Chris McGowan and Jeff Faccou, wcan be found crushing grapes on nights w

temperatures plunge to near-freezing; N

Faccou, the winery general manager; w

Whitney; and his parents, Barbara and

who run the tasting room.

Stop by the J. Paul Rosilez tasting room

734 Main Street, Suite C, in Cambria; op

Sunday-Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5, Fri

and Saturday until 7 p.m. For more inform

tion, call (805) 226-0550.

Winemaker Profile: J. Paul Rosilez Winery

JOE ROSILEZFrom left: Celler Master Jeff Faccou,

Winemaker Joe Paul Rosilez

and Celler Tech Chris McGowan




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Seeing the fruits of your labor reach a

new level is something that wine-

makers Kris Curran and Bruno D’Al-

fonso are harvesting. Numerous changes

have spurred the growth of their personal

and professional partnerships to new

heights – and the results are being enjoyed

by all that know them and enjoy their

wines. In the past 12 months, they have

joined forces, bringing their labels together

under a new organization called “D’Alfonso

– Curran Wine Group.” Their production

has now moved to their new winery, located

on Rancho La Vina in the heart of the Santa

Rita Hills AVA, and they have opened theexquisite TRIO Tastings wine tasting room in

the heart of downtown Solvang.

Kris and Bruno have had wonderful

career experiences getting to this point. Kris

started her career with Cambria Winery,

then went on to Koehler winery before

becoming the founding winemaker for Sea

Smoke Cellars. Most recently she was

appointed the Director of Winemaking at

Foley Estates in the Santa Rita Hills AVA.

Bruno, after getting his enology degree

from UC Davis, spent several years at Edna

Valley Winery, then went on to be the wine-

maker for Sanford Winery for 24 years,

growing production to over 50,000 cases

annually. Today, Bruno continues to make

wines under his own labels, and also

provides winemaking services to a few

select clients.

The two together bring decades

knowledge, artistry, experience and ac

lades to their personal labels – BADGCurran and DiBruno. Kris and Bruno h

been together for many years enjoying l

wine and friends. A key to their succes

being open and honest, and continu

collaborating with others. This is clea

visible in the experience of meeting w

them in person, visiting with their staff

TRIO Tastings or enjoying a glass of th

wine with your favorite meal.

Besides the day-to-day business activit

Kris and Bruno have a fond passion German Shepherds and the great Southw

They have four dogs between them, a

they’re always at their side – at home or

the road to Taos or Santa Fe. As with ma

of their dog-loving colleagues, if you do

meet the dogs around the winery, you

check them out in the latest edition of W

Dogs – USA Edition by Craig McGill a

Susan Elliott, available at TRIO Tastings.

The brands of BADGE, Curran a

T RIO T ASTINGS

1557 Mission Dr.

Downtown Solvang

Photos by Victor Boghoss

A P ASSION FOR WINEMAKINGGreat Wines from Two Outstanding Winemakers



DiBruno offer an array of sought-after, small-production wines. Each

with its own unique characteristics and stories to capture your imag-

ination. “By bringing the labels under one entity, we can strengthen

and focus each brand’s distinctive qualities, and add new varietals

over the coming years,” said Abe Schryer, General Manager.

For 2008, Kris and Bruno will release Chardonnay, Tempranillo,

Grenache Gris and other new products under their labels.

BADGE – Bruno D’Alfonso, hailed as a “Santa Barbara icon” by

Wine Spectator, produces exceptional Pinot Noir using fruit from

select vineyards in the Santa Rita Hills. BADGE will also release itsfirst Chardonnay in April 2008. Curran emphasizes outstanding

limited-production Syrahs and Gewürztraminers, as well as wines

from the warmer end of Santa Ynez Valley. Curran also makes several

Spanish varietals, including Kris’ highly acclaimed Grenache Blanc,

and soon-to-be-released Grenache, Grenache Gris, Carignane and

Tempranillo. Di Bruno – established in 1996 as a way to celebrate

Bruno’s Italian heritage – offers Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Pinot

Grigio, made with grapes from the Santa Ynez Valley and the Santa

Rita Hills.

Bringing it all together is TRIO Tastings, Solvang’s newest and

most talked about tasting room. Over the years, Kris and Bruno have

developed a simple shared philosophy that guides their new TRIO

Tastings: great wines find their most satisfying expression when

enjoyed with good food and good friends (and occasionally a small

pack of loveable German Shepherds). From its hardwood floors and

Italian glass lighting, to its leather stools and zinc tasting bars, TRIO

offers a sumptuously relaxed experience – with an enticing by

appointment food-pairing option – to complement Kris and Bruno’s

world-class wines.

TRIO Tastings is located at 1557 Mission Drive in Solvang and is

open daily from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more Information, call

(805) 688-3494.

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CLUB TRIO

NOW OPEN FOR MEMBERSHIP

Join CLUB TRIO to enjoy the best of BADGE, Curran and

DiBruno wines. The membership packages allow you to tailor

your selections around your personal tastes, volumes and

frequency. Stop by TRIO Tastings in Solvang, open 11 a.m. to

5:30 p.m. daily, or visit TRIOtastings.com to learn more.





Wineology by Len NapolitINTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER

Len Napolitano lives in Central Coast wine country and is certified in wine by the Society

Wine Educators, Wine & Spirits Education Trust, and Chicago Wine School and continua

gains knowledge from his frequent contact with California winemakers. More information

on his website, www.wineology.com . Send your questions about wine to: wineologist@ear

link.net or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of Wine Country This Week magazine. Win

ology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.

Do all wines get better with ageContrary to what you may expect, most wines today are made

consumption while they are still young (within three years of the

vintage on the label) and will not improve very much over time.

With red wines, older vintages generally do have more

complexity and smoothness than a younger vintage, especially for

age-worthy grapes, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and blend

containing these grapes. However, all wines age according to a cu

that reaches a peak year of improvement and then begins to declin

It is the best guess of winemakers and wine critics as to when in tlife of the wine that peak will occur. My own rule is what I call th

plus three: that is, purchase wines that are young (less than three

years old) and consume them within three years. The only wines

my cellar older than six years old are French red Bordeaux. That’s

not to imply that American wines do not last longer than six years

Many do. It’s just that the vast majority of American wines will rea

their best within six years, in my opinion.

White wines reach their peak sooner than reds, so if you have

any white wines in your closet with a vintage more than three yea

old, hurry up and consume them. Finer white wines, priced at

around $20 and up, however, are usually structured to withstand

little more time in the bottle, but I would still recommend applyin

the three year rule.

The issue of vintage can be complex. There are wine vintage

charts (available as a reference resource in many wine stores and i

wine publications) that list wine regions around the world and rat

each vintage year according to its quality, which is primarily deter

mined by that year’s weather. Weather in a given year is more criti

in France, for example, than in California because wine productio

laws in many parts of France prohibit irrigation of vines. The

climates in California wine regions are fairly consistent year-to-yea

making differences between vintages less meaningful.

So, unless you are specifically looking for wines to add to yourcollection for the purpose of aging them over a period of years, do

be too concerned about vintage when you purchase. It’s better to

enjoy them according to your own needs and desires than trying

guess at when they might be at their peak.




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Castoro Cellars was founded 25 years

ago by the husband and wife team of

Niels and Bimmer Udsen. The winery

was named after the Italian translation of

Niels’ childhood nickname, “Beaver,”

prompting the motto “Dam Fine Wine.”One of the oldest wineries in the Paso

Robles AVA, Castoro Cellars began making

wine in the early 1980s and over the course

of the next ten years, bought equipment

and opened their current tasting room in

Templeton in 1993. The winery is located

“off the beaten path” in San Miguel and

provides the space desired for Castoro’s

production facilities.

Castoro Cellars prides itself on its

sustainable growing practices. More than

75 acres on the Westside were “Certified

Organic” in compliance with USDA stan-

dards in September 2007.

Castoro Cellars continues to be led by its

original team of winemakers. Owner Niels

Udsen, veteran Winemaker/Enologist Tom

Myers, and Assistant Winemaker Mikel

Olsten, have worked together for 25 years,

creating world-class, award-winning wines

at affordable prices.

A beautiful grape arbor leads guests to

the attractive Mediterranean-style tasting

room, where you will find the resident

tasting room cat lounging in front of the

large stone fireplace. A spacious art gallery

and event facility exhibiting local talent is

open daily opening up to the large picnic

area and lush gardens where visitors are

welcome to enjoy lunch while relishing

views of the Cobble Creek Vineyards.

The tasting room staff has worked at

Castoro Cellars for many years and has

garnered a reputation for their incredible

hospitality. They are more than happy to

assist any wine palate in discovering a

favorite Castoro wine and (keeping families

and designated drivers in mind) provide a

superb alcohol-free grape juice.One of the wineries in the area to host

public events throughout the year, Castoro

Cellars not only hosts winemaker events

but also indoor and outdoor concerts

featuring both local artists and interna-

tional favorites. Welcoming the commu-

nity to take pleasure in the beautiful garden

setting of the tasting room, while enjoying

a great variety of events, is something that

is part of the uniqueness that has sustained

Castoro Cellars for more than twenty-

years.

As part of the annual Zinfandel Festi

Castoro Cellars will kick off the weeke

with “Zin, Shuffle and Roll,” Casino To

nament and Dinner on Friday, March

2008. Chef Charlie Paladin Wayne w

serve a five-star buffet boasting inter

tional flavors from around the world pai

with award-winning “Dam Fine Win

The weekend continues with live mu

barrel and library wine tasting, exclus

wine specials, The Wright Choice BBQ

Crêpes from Le Moine Crêperie. C

André Averseng of Dining with André

Chef Paul Johnson of the new Paso Rob

Courtyard Marriot will go head to head

Zin Cook Off Saturday at 1 p.m. creatamazing delicacies that pair well w

Zinfandel. Visitors will be invited to ta

and vote for their favorite chef.

Experienced wine enthusiasts

novices alike will find whatever they

looking for at Castoro Cellars. Every vis

guaranteed to satisfy the wine lover in y

For a complete list of upcoming eve

and to purchase tickets, call 1-888-DA

FINE or visit www.castorocellars.com.

C ASTORO CELLARS‘Dam Fine Wine’





A Lifetime Spent Mastering the Wine Business

The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance honored Robert Haas,

managing partner of Tablas Creek Vineyard as the 2007 Wine Industry

Person of the Year during the organization’s 16th annual Wine

Country Gala held February 1. Haas has played a leading role in theAmerican wine industry for more than half a century. From working

alongside his father in his Manhattan retail business, to creating one of

the nation’s largest wine importing companies, to entering the Cali-

fornia wine community with the creation of Tablas Creek Vineyard,

Haas has experienced all facets of the wine industry.

Throughout his lifetime of mastering the wine business and selling

some of the world’s most famous brands, Haas forged lifelong business

relationships with premier wine producers. These partnerships, along

with family ties, and Haas’ commitment to excellence serve as

foundation for creating Tablas Creek Vineyard.

Paso Robles Mayor Frank Mecham honored Haas on behalf of

City of Paso Robles as well as San Luis Obispo County Supervi

Harry Ovitt. Furthermore the offices of Congressman Kevin McCaand Assemblyman Sam Blakeslee honored Haas.

During the event, the 2008 Wine Alliance Board of Directors

executive team were also announced: Steve Lohr, J. Lohr Vineyard

Winery – Chairman; Cindy Newkirk, Steinbeck Vineyards –

Chairman; Jerry Reaugh, Sereno Vista Vineyards – Treasurer; Step

Asseo, L’Aventure Winery; Don Brady, Robert Hall Winery; T

Domingos, Brave Oak Vineyards; Gary Eberle, Eberle Winery;

Hoover, Still Waters Vineyards; and Alex Villicana, Villicana Wine

For more information about the Paso Robles Wine Cou

Alliance (Alliance), visit www.pasowine.com.

Robert Haas Honored Wine Industry Person of the Yea





by Janis Switzer

When the Donati Family purchased

the Mastantuano Winery in Paso

Robles exactly one year ago, they

knew the 25-year-old facility needed a lot of work. Today, the new Donati Hospitality

Center is a bright, open and inviting tasting

room, with high-beamed ceilings and

displays of new and unique merchandise.

Located at the corner of Highway 46 West

and Vineyard Drive, the Old-World style

chateau hasn’t changed much from the

outside, but the inside of the tasting room

and the winery have undergone significant

changes.

In the tasting room, new merchandiseincludes one-of-a-kind artistic glass, Italian

hand-painted pottery, Riedel stemware and

decanters, and even special wine holders that

allow customers to pack their new wine

purchases in their checked airline bags. A

new deli case offers artisan cheeses from

Cowgirl Creamery and Cal Poly Creamery,

along with other wine-compatible cheeses

supplied by Vivant Cheese in Paso Robles.

There are also hand-made sandwiches and

salads from Dining with Andre, a favorite

local caterer.

All these savory items are perfect to enjoy

out in one of the picturesque gazebos on the

property. And for fun, there are two bocceball courts next to the gazebos. Babbette

Miller – who had been with Mastantuano

Winery for years before the sale to Donati –

will even supply bocce balls and equipment.

And, of course, there is the wine. Under

the direction of winemaker Dan Kleck since

1998, the winery specializes in award-

winning Bordeaux blends, along with

Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Blanc and Syrah.

Kleck has had more than 29 years of wi

making experience in Long Island, Monte

and Paso Robles. He currently is consult

winemaker for about half a dozen small lo

wineries, as well as his own award-winn

label, Silver Stone.The Donati vineyards are in the Paici

appellation, a growing region about an h

and a half north of Paso Robles. Although

a bit cooler, the area shares some of the sa

climactic features as Paso Robles, includ

long, hot days, and cool nights. Only 4

acres of the 1,000-acre ranch is planted

vines. Kleck has his choice of fruit and u

about 10% of the harvest for Donati Fam

wines.

The Donati Vineyard Hospitality Centelocated at the intersection of Highway

West and Vineyard Drive in Templeton

tasting fee of $5 includes four different win

and a $10 fee includes four reserve selectio

The tasting fee is waived with the purchas

any wine. Tours of the winery are available

appointment.

For more information, call (805) 238-06

or go to www.donatifamilyvineyard.com.

Preferred Tasting Room:

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Arroyo Robles – A True ‘Family-Run’ Wineryby Dave Wilcox

Arroyo Robles is certainly a family-run

enterprise. Bob and Tanis Shore, along with

their children, Brianna and Jason, started

making wine in 1998, sharing equipment

with three other wineries in a converted

apple barn in See Canyon near Avila Beach.

Bob is the winemaker, with help from

assistant winemaker Mauricio Marchant,

while Brianna handles the tasting room and

marketing, and Jason oversees the wine

club and technical support.

Bob Shore spent 30 years as a petroleum

engineer after graduating from Stanford

University, then decided he wanted to be afarmer. The family initially grew stone fruit,

table grapes and cotton and wheat in the

San Joaquin Valley, said Brianna. Ulti-

mately, the family decided to get into the

wine making business.

Their wine press has moved three times,

but they’ve settled successfully in Paso

Robles, where they are planning to open a

winery sometime in 2008 on the 60-acre

vineyard the Shores own off of San Marcos

Road. Twenty-four acres of the vineyard are

planted, much of it to Syrah, which is the

heart of the Arroyo Robles’ Rhône-oriented

program.

Not that the winery is a one-note oper-

ation. Arroyo Robles produces an impres-

sive array of varietals, including

Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvi-

gnon, Zinfandel, Grenache, Petite Sirah

and Tempranillo. Additionally, they

produce a Mourvedre Rose and a Syrah

Rose, along with a pair of sparkling winesand a trio of varietal Ports.

The Arroyo Robles 2005 Chardonnay,

using fruit from Monterey County,

captured a gold medal at the 2006 Mid-

State Fair.

With the opening of their handsome

downtown tasting room in March 20

across from Paso Robles’ historic City Pa

said Brianna Shore, the winery is becom

a well-known piece of the region’s boom

reputation.

“With this location,” she said, “thi

have just skyrocketed.”

Arroyo Robles currently produces ab

3,500 cases annually, said Shore, but pl

are to increase that number to 5,000.

Shore also said distribution soon w

become more widespread. Up to no

however, demand through Arroyo Rob

wine club and at the tasting room is of

threatening to overwhelm supply.

The Arroyo Robles tasting room is739 12th St., at the corner of 12th and P

streets in the historic Mastagni Buildi

and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m

More information is available by call

(877) 759-WINE, or you can send an em

to [email protected].



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Family owned and operated,it is our goal to enhance your

wine tasting experience and show youthe true beauty of Paso Robles wines.

Tasting bar features gifts,

wine accessoriesand

picnic supplies.

Open Daily 11-7 | 739 12th St, Paso Robles

877-759-WINE | www.arroyorobles.com

Downtown Paso Robles

is home to more than 10

premium tasting rooms,

all within walking

distance of one another.

Each of these boutique

wineries offers a unique

experience with

individual flavor.

Together they make

for an unforgettableWine Country

destination

Arroyo RoblesFine premium

estate wines are

paired with cheeseto complement your

tasting experienceon Friday, Saturday,

Sunday and by appointment.

We also feature art work by world-renownartist Jean-Pierre de Rothschild.

1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles

805-237-7527

Thursday-Monday 11:30-6 or by appointmen

Orchid Hill

Pianetta Winery createslimited releases of

premium red varietalsand blends using our

own Estate Vineyards inIndian Valley. Fromgrowing to winemaking our techniques

focus on balance and intense flavor.Join us at the Historic

Granger’s Union Building.

829 13th Street, Paso Robles

805-226-4005 | www.pianettawinery.com

Sunday, Monday, Thursday: 12pm-6pmFriday & Saturday: 11am-7pm

Pianetta Winery

Owned by a familyof professionalmusicians, youwill always be

entertained in our lively tasting room.

Experience our award-winning

wines and musicmemorabilia.

710 Pine Street, Paso Robles805-227-6800

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11-6

D’Anbino

Edward Sellers isa boutique winery

specializing in small lots

of handmade AmericanRhône-style winesfrom Paso Robles.

Our awarding winning wines reveal anelegant structure and an intense

fruit concentration distinctive of their progressive Central Coast origins.

Come in and enjoy a taste.

1220 Park Street, Paso Roblesin the newly completed “Clock Tower Building”

805-239-8915 | www.edwardsellers.com

Thursday-Monday, Noon-7

Edward Sellers

Hand-craftedPaso Roblesred wines.

Come on bywhen you see

the Bear Flag fly

or give us a calland we will open.

1227 Park StreetSuite B

Paso Robles

805-238-4329

Bear Cave Cellars

Vihuela (vee-way-la)is a boutique winery

with a passion for

old-world Spanish guitar and a taste for

new world, artisan wine.

Each wine is craftedto express an elegant

balance of art and science thatwe’d love to share with you!

1307 Park St, Paso Robles (behind Keller William

805-835-4304Sunday & Monday 11-4

Thursday through Saturday 11-8

Vihuela

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A Sit-Down Seminar

Featuring Zinfandel from

Far Out Wineries and MoreCalling all Zinfandel fans. This is your opportunity to taste w

from all 16 Far Out wineries in one great location and perhaps lea

thing or two! On Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the w

makers or proprietors will form a panel to present, seminar styl

wide range of Zinfandels at Calcareous Vineyards. Hear straight f

the source the winemaking principals used in crafting and farm

your favorite varietal. Determine for yourself what styles you ten

favor and re-affirm why you just can’t get enough Zinfandel!

Cost is $55 per person. For reservations, call Judy at (805) 2

0138. Make your reservations early, this event will sell out!

Eberle Winery’s Zinfande

Festival Winemaker

Dinner, Friday, March 14Eberle Winery welcomes local favorite Claude Chazalon

Zinfandel Festival 2008! Chef Chazalon, former owner of two res

rants in Paris for 20 years, opened “Paris” restaurant in downtown P

Robles in November 2002, focusing on the ambiance of the Fre

countryside and its fine cuisine. After many requests from l

customers and friends, Chef Claude and his wife Chantal decided

a new adventure “Safran.” Join Eberle Winery as we partner once a

with this fine friend and wonderful chef in the Eberle Caves

Zinfandel Festival 2008. Cost is $120/Cellar Club memb

$150/non-members. For reservations or information, contact S

Kennedy at (805) 238-9607 or email [email protected] a reservation online at www.EberleWinery.com.

Visitors are always welcome to visit the winery’s tasting room

to tour the caves. Eberle is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during

months of October through March, and until 6 p.m. April thro

September. Come by and enjoy complimentary wine tasting, d

public tours of Eberle Wine Caves, a scenic deck overlooking

Estate Vineyard, gourmet picnic lunches, bocce ball and shop in

tasting room for a vast array of gifts and Eberle merchandise.

Eberle Winery is located at 3810 Highway 46 East in Paso Rob

3.5 miles east of Highway 101.

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Our vineyard has been in since thelate ’80s. B & E Vineyard is a

small family owned winery.

We invite you come and taste our wines in the B & E Saloon that

overlooks the vineyard.

Daily 11am-5pm10000 Creston Road, Paso Robles

805-238-4815 www.bevineyard.com

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FALCON NEST

VINEYARD & WINERY Family owned and operated vineyard and wineryspecializing in handcrafted wines with intensecolors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the trItalian tradition with food and wine pairing,salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pâté,imported pasta, specialty items and the finest passauces. Food available daily.

Open Daily 10am-7:30pm5185 Union Road, Paso Robles

805-226-0227 | www.falconnestwine.com

PENMAN SPRINGS VINEYARD

Penman Springs Vineyard is an artisan wine farm de-dicated to producing the finest grapes possible. We grow Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sarah, PetiteSarah and Muscat Blanc. A select portion of these grapes iscrafted into award winning table and dessert wines.

Taste the Art Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm (closed January)

1985 Penman Springs Road, Paso Robles805-237-7959 | www.penmansprings.com

Visit some of the newest and most excitingwineries on Califonia’s Central Coast!





STILL WATERS VINEYARDS

Taste handcrafted estate wines of Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot, Sarah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc andViognier. Bring a picnic and enjoy the spectacularviews from our olive grove overlooking the vineyard.

Thursday-Monday 11-5pm2750 Old Grove Lane, Paso Robles

805-237-9231 | www.stillwatersvineyards.com

If you’ve ever had the good fortune to visit a winery in Italy, you

know what it’s like to enjoy the combination of great wine, beautiful

scenery and most of all, warm and welcoming people. Now you don’t

have to endure a 12-hour plane flight to experience the delights of Italy. Falcon Nest Winery is the creation of Francesco Grande and his

lovely wife, Carolynn. Francesco was born in Calabria and grew up in

the Tuscany region of Italy. Like so many of his fellow countrymen, his

passion for food and wine has been the focus of his life.

For twenty-eight years he ran a successful and very, very busy

restaurant in Los Angeles. It took a long-time friend and customer to

convince him that he needed a little vacation. A trip up to the Paso

Robles wine-growing region was just supposed to provide a little rest

and relaxation. But with only one look at the stunningly beautiful

rolling hills of Central California, Francesco knew that it was time for

a new challenge. It was time to return to his roots.

“Wine has been in my family for centuries. My father was a wine-maker, my grandfather was a winemaker as was his father before him

and his father before him! In Italy, it is a way of life,” says Francesco.

With the gusto he gave to his cooking, Francesco has turned his

land into some of the finest vineyards in the area. His picturesque little

winery on the top of the hill looks over a seemingly endless sea of

vines. He now has fifty-five acres planted in Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah,

Petite Verdot and Zinfandel.

“I love the art of cooking, but once the food is on the table, it is

soon gone. There is an art to winemaking as well plus it lasts a lot

longer. With aging wine becomes better. Food becomes worse!” says

Francesco.

Francesco has not totally hung up his chef’s apron, though. Thetasting room offers an array of his handmade sauces and Italian

specialties. Guests are often treated to tasty morsels along side the fine

wines of Falcon Nest.

Falcon’s Nest Winery is located on Union Road in Paso Robles. The

tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more infor-

mation, call (805) 226-0227 or go to www.falconnestwine.com.

Falcon Nest Winery – Just Like a Trip to Tuscan

Carol and Francesco Grande

CHATEAU MARGENE

A micro winery specializing in the production of small lots oluxury, handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Margeneproduces 3,000 cases per year and focuses on viticulture and

winemaking practices that offer maximum expression of thePaso Robles terrior. Come enjoy the wines and picnic on thdeck or under the oaks.

Open Saturday-Sunday Noon-5pmBy advanced appointment on Fridays

4385 La Panza Road, Creston, CA 805-238-2321 | www.chateaumargene.com

CASS VINEYARDS

Visit us at our café style tasting room and sample yourfavorite Rhône wines, paired with samples of select gourmetcheese, pâte and specialty food. Our Chef’s Pantry offers anarray of choices for an impromptu picnic indoors or out. Wealso offer a lunch menu prepared by our Chef Dusty LehighFriday thru Sunday.

Open Monday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-6p

7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles805-239-1730 | www.casswines.com

FALCON NEST VINEYARD & WINERY DINNERS• Saturday, March 15, 7-11pm – Italian Dinner Dance

Four-course dinner, $25 (tax & wine not included)Romantic dining music followed by fun dancing.Reservation required, (805) 226-0227 or [email protected]

• Saturday, April 12, 7-11pm – “Turkish Delight“ Dinner DanceFour-course dinner, $25 (tax & wine not included) – Bellydance performanceand fun instruction by Kellie. Romantic dining music followed by fun dancing.Reservation required, (805) 226-0227 or [email protected]

• Saturday, May 16, 7-11pm – Winemaker DinnerFour-course French gourmet dinner with wine, $85/$75 wine club membersReservation required, (805) 226-0227 or [email protected]

• May 17 & 18, 10am-7:30pm – Cuban Lechon Sandwich with Mojo(Cuban-style pork with orange-lime sauce), $10




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14th Annual San Luis Obispo International Film FestivaThe San Luis Obispo International Film

Festival (SLOIFF ) is excited to preview its

upcoming 2008 festival program. San Luis

Obispo County will play host to hundreds of

visiting filmmakers, celebrities and movie

buffs during the festival’s ten days of films,

special events, filmmaking panels, and parties,

from March 7 to 16.

This year, SLOIFF will offer up an eclectic

program that should suit even the pickiest

filmgoer. There are several new themes within

the festival program, as well as a few tradi-

tional events, like the popular Surf Night in

SLO and the King Vidor Career Achievement

Award tribute.

Opening night, March 7, will feature a rail-road-themed screening and party, aptly held at

the Santa Margarita Ranch. The evening will

include a twilight train ride on the ranch’s

historic narrow-gauge train, a reception and

screening of the 1973 classic, Emperor of the

North. Actor Keith Carradine (Deadwood,

Nashville) will be in attendance and is looking

forward to telling stories about working with

film greats, Ernest Borgnine and Lee Marvin. A

portion of the proceeds from this evening will

benefit the renovation of the SLO Railroad

Museum.

Non-stop festival screenings will begin on

Saturday, March 8 and will feature quality

independent cinema from more than a dozen

countries in a wide variety of genres, from arts

to sports to politics and romantic comedies

and everything in between. The majority of

these films have been submitted to the GeorgeSidney Independent Film Competition – in

fact over 300 films were entered this year,

compared to only about 100 two years ago.

Awards will be presented for the outstand

films in each category on Saturday, March Many films will include Q & A sessions a

the screening. This year, screenings

happen in several parts of the coun

Legendary surf filmmaker, Bud Browne will

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including Paso Robes, Shell Beach and Avila Beach.

The Central Coast Filmmakers Showcase will highlight some of the

best films produced by local filmmakers, with new awards for best

short and feature-length films. The SLOIFF will also celebrate young

American filmmakers at the Youth Filmmaking Competition, screening

short films by kids from kindergarten through high school.

Surf Night in SLO will be back for its third year with a Tribute to

Bud Browne, the grandfather of surf filmmaking. 95-year-old Bud

Browne will be honored by well-known surfers and filmmakers from

around the globe at this historic reunion, right here on the Central

Coast, which is now Bud’s home. One of his many films, Surfing in the

’50s will be screened at the Fremont Theatre, followed by a Q & A

session, raffle and a ’50s-style surf party with live music, in the nearby

downtown Pier One building.

Western Night in Paso is another new event to 2008, featuring the

1972 John Wayne classic, The Cowboys. Academy Award nominated

director Mark Rydell (On Golden Pond, The Rose) will be in att

dance along with Robert Carradine (Revenge of the Nerds, Li

McGuire), who played one of the young cowboys in the film. A p

screening reception at Arroyo Robles tasting room and post-screen

Q & A session will make this a very special night for all ages, especi

future ranchers.

The new Hollywood and Vines series will pair classic films w

great Central Coast wineries, with wine and cheese receptions bef

many of the older Hollywood classics.

Other highlights include a sing-along version of Hairspray; fi

making workshops that will focus on cinematography, acting, st

work and more; celebrity filmmakers and actors in attendance

selected screenings throughout the festival; lively parties at some of

best bars and restaurants in SLO County with a designated “mee

spot” on each night of the festival – a great way to meet visiting fi

makers and other festival goers.Film passes and tickets for select events are available at the SLO

headquarters – 861 Palm St. (next to the Palm Theatre), and onlin

www.slofilmfest.org. Festival schedules will be available on the webs

as well as the Official Festival Guide and newspaper inserts in e

March which will be distributed by the New Times and Tribu

throughout the county.

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Since 2000, the Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation has held a

biennial wine auction to benefit Direct Relief International. The

auction has presented the opportunity for one of the region’s

fastest growing industries, which is gaining international acclaim

for its wines, to rally together to put the “fruits of their success”

toward a greater good.

The Vintners’ auctions have raised more than $1,000,000,

which leveraged with Direct Relief’s unique ability to stretch

dollars donated, has furnished over $26 million in medical mate-

rial aid provided to those in need.

Santa Barbara Vintners’ Foundation conducts philanthropic

work on behalf of the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Associa-

tion. By pooling their resources they are able to provide substan-

tial support for scholarships and charities in the community.

The mission of Direct Relief is to improve the health of people

by strengthening fragile health systems. DRI provides appropriateongoing medical assistance to health institutions and projects

worldwide which serve the poor and victims of natural and c

disasters without regard to political affiliation, religious bel

ethnic identity or ability to pay. Healthy people. Better World

“Wine, Dine and all that Jazz” set for Saturday, March 15 at

Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel, featuring an exciting live aucti

has sold out. This highly-anticipated event features a mu

course gourmet dinner presented by Suzanne Goin of Lucqu

A.O.C. and Hungry Cat in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Din

will be complemented by an array of Santa Barbara wines fr

member vintners. If you wish to be added to the waitlist, call

SBVA office at (805) 688-0881 and ask for Becky Barieau or Fr

The cost for this event is $300 per person, which includes adm

sion to both Friday and Saturday events.

It’s not too late to get involved! Tickets are still available

Friday night’s “Viva Vino Party,” on March 14. This evening w

be held at the Direct Relief headquarters in Goleta and begin6 p.m. This fun evening will feature wine tasting, local celeb

American Riviera Wine Auction & Dinner, March 14, 1



chefs, live Cuban music, in addition to a silent auction. Tickets

are $100 and can be purchased by calling the SBCVA office at

(805) 688-0881.

Auction items for both Friday’s and Saturday’s auctions will

feature winery parties, fine dining, exciting U.S. and interna-

tional travel, and other once-in-a-lifetime lifestyle offerings. The

bidding will be furious, fun, and the proceeds from both auctions

will provide medical assistance to Direct Relief International’s

partners around the globe.

This year’s celebrity honoree, John Cleese, will be sharing the

stage with Santa Barbara vintners Bill Wathen and Dick Doré

recognizing “the Foxen Boys” 21 years of membership and

service to the SBCVA.

The Viva Vino party on Friday, March 14 at the Direct Relief

International warehouse in Goleta will feature local winemakers

and chefs, a Cuban band and a silent auction.Guests at the black-tie Wine, Dine and all that Jazz on

Saturday, March 15 at the Four Seasons Biltmore Hotel will enjoy

a multi-course gourmet dinner presented by Suzanne Goin of

Lucques, A.O.C. and Hungry Cat in Santa Barbara and Los

Angeles. Dinner is complemented by an array of library and

currant release wines from member vintners.

In addition to a live jazz band, there will be an exciting l

auction featured winery parties, fine dining, entertainment,

jewelry, U.S. and international travel, and other lifestyle of

ings. The bidding is furious and fun, and the proceeds of

evening generate aid for less fortunate people throughout

world.

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5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 800-676-1232 X X X

AJB Vineyards – P aso Robles Weekends

3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X

##Anglim Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-5:30

740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 Su 12-5:30 & By Appt X X

##Arroyo Robles – Paso Robles Closed Tu

739 12th St; 877-759-WINE Daily 11-7 X X

##B & E Vineyards – Paso R ob les Fr-Su By

10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 Appt X X

##Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By Appt. &

1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X

Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su

1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X

##Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily

3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X

Black Hand – San Miguel By

1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X

Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Daily

2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X

Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo

Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X

Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Daily

2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X

Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles

11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X

##Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 11-6 X X

##Castoro Cellars – Templeton Daily

1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X

##Cayucos Cellars – Ca yuc os We-Su 11-5:30

131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X

Changala Winery – Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By

422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X

##Chateau Margene – Creston Sa-Su

4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6 X X

Christian Lazo – San Miguel Sa-Su

249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5 X X

Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Dai ly

8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X

Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles D aily

1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X

##D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su

710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 11-6 X X

Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X

Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles

5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12-4 X X

Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X

## Donati Family Vineyard – Templeton Dai ly 11am-5pmCorner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X

Donatoni Winery – Paso R obl es Sa-Su 12 -5

3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X

Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X

Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Daily 10-5:30 X X

Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Dai ly3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X

##Eberle Winery – Paso Robles Daily3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-5 X X X

##Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Th-Mo1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X

##EOS Estate Winery – Paso Robles Daily5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X

## Falcon Nest Winery– Paso Robles Dai ly5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X

Firestone Vineyard – Paso Robl es Dail yHwy 46 East; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X

Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt

Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X

Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Te mpleton By ApptPrivate tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526

Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt

Garretson Wine Co. – Paso Robles Daily2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-239-2074 11-5 X X

Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt

##Grey Wolf Cellars– P aso Robles Daily2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X

##Halter Ranch Vnyd– Paso Robles Th-Mo8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X

##Hansen Vineyard– Templeton Daily5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X

Harmony Cellars– Harmony Daily3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X

##Hearthstone Tasting Room – Paso Robles1244 Pine St, Ste A; 805 237-8730 Th-Mo 10:30-6 X X

Hice Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12-5

Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-828-5906 11-5

Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles Daily2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X

###J Lohr – Paso Robles Daily6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X

###J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Daily4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 12-5 X

###J. Paul Rosilez – Cambria Mo-Th Su 11-5

734 Main St, Ste C; 805-927-5110 Fr-Sa 11-7 X

Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton By5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Appt X

JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X

Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X

Kukkula – Templeton By9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt

L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-42815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X

Laura’s Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 X

Le Cuvier – Paso Robles By Appt,9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only

Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X

Locatelli Winery – P aso Robles Fr-Su8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X

Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X

Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X

Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-55725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X

Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-52610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X

McClean Vineyards – Templeton By4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt

Meridian Vineyards – Paso R ob les Dail y7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X

###Midlife Crisis – Paso Robles Th-Mo1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X

Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X

###Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X

Moonstone Cellars – Cambria Th-Mo801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X

NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X

Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X

###Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X




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###Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles Dai ly

1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 11-5:30 X X

Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By

70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X

###Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily

1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X

###Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles

2 020 Naci mi ento Lake Dr; 80 5-23 7-78 48 Fr-Su 1 1-5 X X

###Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Robles

1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5 X X

###Pianetta – Paso Robles Su-Mo-Th: 12-6pm

829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X X

Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo

2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X

Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By

18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt

Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X

Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su

1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X

Rainbows End Winery – San Mi guel By

8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt X X

###Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily

4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X

RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos Fr-Su

36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X X

RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By

7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt

###Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily

3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X X

Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily

3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X

###Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Th-Su

8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 11-5 X X

San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles

7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X

Scott Aaron – Templeton Sa-Su

422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X

# Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5

5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X

###Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo

2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X

##Silver Stone – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7

827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Fr-Sa 12-8 Su 11-4 X X

Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By

1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt

Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5

1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X

Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By

7 575 Yo rk Mountai n Rd; 8 05-238 -2 41 2 Appt X X

###Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo

2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X

Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X

###Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily

5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5 X X X

Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily

9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X

Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By

870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt

Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su

2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X

Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Dai ly

8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X

Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo

9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X

Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily

2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X

Venteux Vineyards – Templeton Fr-Su

1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X

Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By

2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X

###Vihuela Winery – Pa so Roble s T h-Sa 11-81307 Park St; 805 835-4304 Su & Mo 11-4 X

Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X

###Vina Robles – Paso Robles Daily

3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X

VinFuzion – Paso Robles We-Su2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0208 11-5:30 X

Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-57340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X

Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles Daily8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 11-4:30 X

Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Ro bl es Dai ly3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X

Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily

1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X

###Windward Vineyard– Paso Robles Da il y138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X

York Mountain – Templeton Daily7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X

Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X

ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X

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###Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-6 X

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Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X

Aron Hill Vineyards – Morro Bay Th-Su845 Embarcadero Rd, Suite F; 805-610-5751 12-5 X

###Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis ObispoDaily5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X

Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X

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Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su

831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X

###Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily

2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X

Domaine Alfred – San Lui s Ob ispo Dail y

7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X

Edna Valley Vnyd – San Luis Obispo Daily

2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X

Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily

1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 11-5 X X

Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo

2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X

###Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Dail y

453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X

Morovino – Avila Beach Th-Mo

550 1st St; 805-627-1443 12-5 X X

Ortman Family – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo

3080 Bidd le Ra nch Rd; 805-473-9463 10-5 X X

Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo

1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X

Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo

6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt

Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande

591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5

##Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Dai ly

6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X

Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily

3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X

Sextant Wines – San Luis Obis po D aily

3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE 11-5 X X

Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo

2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt X

##Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily

5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X

##Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily

3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X

Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9

1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X

##Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily

4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X

#Wood Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo

136 Bridge St; 805-489-9663 11-5 X X

Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Th-Su

6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X

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Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su

400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X

Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily

448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X

Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By

5 25 0 Tepusquet Rd; 8 05 -9 34 -4 77 0 Appt

Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily

5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X

Chimere – Santa Maria By

217 North Russ ell; 805-310-1148 Ap pt

Costa de Oro – Santa Maria Daily

1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X

Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Dai ly

3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-9063 10-5:30 X X

Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily

5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X

Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily


Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily

5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X

Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily


IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By

5 25 0 Tepusquet Rd; 8 05 -9 34 -4 77 0 Appt

##KennethVolk Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily

5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X

Koehler – Los Olivos Daily


Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang

2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X

McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily

2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X

Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)

2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X

Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily

6 60 0 Fox en Canyo n Rd; 8 05 -9 34 -4 33 2 10 -4 X X

Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By

4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt

Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily


Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily


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Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily

2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X

Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily

2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X

Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily

2921 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X

Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily

2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X

Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily

2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X X

Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X

The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Dai ly2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X

Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-52990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X

##Carina Cellars – Los Olivos Daily2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X

Consilience – Los Olivos Daily2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X

Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X

Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X

Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X

Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo

2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X

John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X

Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X

Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X

Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X

Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X

J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X

Koehler – Los Olivos Daily5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X

Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X

Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X

Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X

Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X

Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X

##Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X

Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X

Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X

Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X


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Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X

##Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X

Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X

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Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-5 X X

Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc By805-736-9957 Appt X X

Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X

Casa Cassara – Buellton We-Mo291 Valley St; 805-686-5159 11-5 X X

Clos Pepe – Lompoc By4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt

Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 530-756-4550 Th-Sa 11-4 X X

Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X

Harrison-Clarke– Lompoc By805-686-0850 Appt

Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X

Huber Vineyards – Lompoc By4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 App t

Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By

2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791 ApptLafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X

Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X

Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X

Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X

Sanford Winery – Lompoc Daily5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 11-4 X X

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##Badge Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang1557 Mission Dr; 805 688 -3494 Th-Su 11-5 o r By Appt X X

Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Daily 11-52205 Alamo P intado Rd; 805 -455 -1412 Closed We d X X

Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X

Cabana Cellars/Wandering Dog Wine Bar – Solvang1539 Mission Dr; 805 -686 -9126 We -Mo 11 -8i sh X X

Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X

##Curran Wines – at Trio Tastings, Solvang

1557 Mission Dr; 805 688 -3494 Th-Su 11-5 o r By Appt X X

##DiBruno – at Trio Tastings, Solvang

1557 Mission Dr; 805 688 -3494 Th-Su 11-5 o r By Appt X X

East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang

1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X

Honeywood/Olde Mission Wine Co.Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery

1539 Mission Dr, #A & B, Solvang Su-Th 9:30-5:30

805-686-9323 Fr-Sa 9:30-6:30 X X

Jorian Hill – Solvang By

1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt

Lincourt Winery – Solvang Daily

1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X

Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo

1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X

Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily

1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X

Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily

1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X

Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang

1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X

Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang

1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X

Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily

1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X

Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily


Royal Oaks – Solvang Daily1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 10-5:30 X X

Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily

1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X

Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su

800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X

##Stolpman Vineyard – Solvang Daily

1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X

##Trio Tastings – Solvang Th-Su 11-5

1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 or By Appt X XTasting room for Badge Wines, DiBruno & Curran Wines

Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm

467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 X X

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##Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily

3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X

Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez

3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X X

Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily

3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X

Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily


Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X

Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X

Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Daily3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 10-5 X

Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X

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Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X

Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 11-5 X

Kalyra Winery – Santa Ba rba ra Mo-Fr 12 -7212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa-Su 12-8 X

Margerum Wine Company – at Wine Cask in Santa Barbara813 Anacapa St; 805-966-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X

Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X

Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 SummerEnd of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X

Summerland – Summerl and Tu-Th 11-52330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X

Oreana Winery – (formally Cellar 205) Santa Barbara205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X

Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fr-Su

36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-965-0956 12-4 X


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