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FEATURES REGULARSWINE REGIONS27 | AVILA BEACH

28 | SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY

San Luis Obispo Wineries Map, 29West Side: Venteux Vineyards, 35

Paso Robles Wineries Map, 36-37Downtown Paso Robles Wineries, 36

40 | SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Northern Santa Barbara County Wineries Map, 41

Buellton: Loring Wine Company & Cargasacchi, 46Lompoc: Scott Cellars, 47

Santa Maria Valley: Original Roadhouse Grill, 48

Los Alamos: Bedford Winery, 49

Foxen Canyon: The Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, 50

Los Olivos: Coquelicot Estate Vineyard, 52; Dragonette Cellars, 53;Byron Wines, 54; Zinke Wine Co., 55

Solvang: Buttonwood: Farm • Winery • Vineyard, 56

Santa Ynez: Rancho Olivos Estate Olive Oil, 58

Santa Barbara: Corks n’Crowns, 59

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Ventura County Wineries Map, 61

Oxnard: Herzog Wine Cellars, 62

13 | SOLVANG THIRD WEDNESDAY Solvang Kicks Off Summer Concert Season

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18 | ON THE COVER: LUCAS & LEWELLEN VINEYARDSQuality Begins in the Vineyards

20 | WINEMAKER PROFILE: KYLE KNAPPCasa Cassara Winery & Vineyard

22 | ON THE COVER CORNER: L INCOURT VINEYARDS

25 | DINING: MISTURA PERUVIAN RESTAURANT

26 | LAMONTAGNE WINERY Limited Production Sta. Rita Hills Wine at its Finest

33 | PERFECT PAIRS: SAN ANTONIO WINERY Osso Bucco Finds a Match with 2013 Opaque Darkness

38 | MICHAEL GILL CELLARSPutting a Premium on Producing Quality Wines

39 | TASTING ROOM OF THE WEEK: OPOLO VINEYARDS

42 | LARNER VINEYARD & WINERY True to the Land in Santa Barbara County

43 | SANTA BARBARA WINE FESTIVAL

64 | A TASTE OF CAMARILLO

8 | WINEOLOGY What is the relationship between wine and weather?

10 | WINEGROWING DECISIONSWhat’s in a Name?‘Sustainable,’‘Organic’& ‘Biodynamic’Defined

14 | CALENDAR OF EVENTSSan Luis Obispo County, 14Santa Barbara County, 16Ventura County, 17

24 | DINING DIRECTORY

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66 | WINERY LISTINGSPaso Robles, 66San Luis Obispo, 68Santa Maria/Foxen Canyon, Los Alamos & Los Olivos, 68Lompoc/Buellton & Solvang, 69Santa Ynez, Santa Barbara & Ventura County, 70

70 | WINE COUNTRY DEALS & DISCOUNTS71 | CENTRAL COAST MAP

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Annual variations in weather explain why the wine consumer

might see higher wine prices one year or more choices of great winesin another. Every growing season has a different number of days of sun, rain, fog, mist, hail, frost and wind. What’s more, the timing of any of these individual events between March and October couldmean the difference between a perfect year for wine growing or ahorrible crop of grapes. This is why a vintage – the year in whichgrapes were harvested – is stated on most wine labels.

Poor growing-season weather, such as severe frost or hail, candestroy or spoil crops, bringing increased prices or fewer high-qualitywines, or both, from that vintage. However, it is possible to find greatwines from not-so-great vintages, and vice versa. It’s also possible,though rare, that a single year can produce both high volume and

high quality, such as the 2012 vintage in much of California. Devoid

of damaging heat spikes or frost, it was a year with a near-perfect

combination of temperature, rain, and sunshine. With the help of vintage charts, the growing seasons of major

regions around the world can be compared. If you buy wine atspecialty shops, vintage charts are normally available for referenceCalifornia’s consistently good weather makes year-to-year vintagevariations less significant than appellations in, say, New York Statewhere excessive rains one summer could ruin a vintage; or Francewhere irrigating vineyards during dry periods is not permitted.(That’s life in a controlled appellation of origin.) Successful wines isome parts of the wine-making world depend heavily on favorableweather, so the vintage year on a label carries more meaning.

A good vintage has warm days, cool nights, and a long mild

summer. A consistently cool summer ripens grapes too slowly,creating an imbalance of high acidity with low sugar, increasingtartness in that year’s wines. At the other extreme, if weatherconditions bring an avalanche of extremely hot days, sugar levelsskyrocket and acidity virtually disappears, producing flat and heavwines. Rain during, or nearing harvest can also upset the balance. some delicate, thin-skinned varieties like pinot noir, excess moistudilutes juice inside grapes and thins out wine. It may even form roon grape clusters, reducing the amount of quality wine producedfrom the affected crop.

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It’s a question that can drive even longtime wine and wine-trade

insiders crazy: what really is the difference between the terms

sustainable, organic and biodynamic? And, do the distinctions matter

at all? What’s really being asked, in my opinion, is how much is

marketing magic and how much is winegrowing truth; how much is

it everyone drinking from the same grapeaid versus a reflection of the

realities of commercial wine production? It’s a mixture of all of the

above, of course! And given that there any plenty of organic or

biodynamic producers who don’t reveal this as part of their

marketing because it’s easier not to, letting the focus be on the wines

themselves, it’s a very complicated situation. But what in wine isn’t?

Everyone, perhaps, by now understands what organic means interms of not using chemicals or ecologically disruptive practices, but

in the context of wine, it gets a lot trickier – especially for small

wineries, which is why there are way more wines labeled “made with

organic grapes” than straight up “organic wines.” It is considerably

easier to get certification showing that the “organic-ness” of the grapes,

is preserved through the winemaking, than to get a winery or wine

certified as wholly organic. It is not impossible, but it is costly, takes

multiple years, and leaves little room for error in the cellar. Among a

number of technical issues, there is an absolute limit on sulfite usage,

which knocks out most commercial wines because of the larger batch

process in which they are produced, and the necessity to havepreservation of the wines, once bottled. Because of all of the

regulations and paperwork, some people practice these ideas without

preaching them, intentionally not denoting what they’ve done.

Biodynamic focuses on the land and resulting wines one better.

Based on the writings of Rudolf Steiner, proponents of what is an

agricultural philosophy argue for integrative methods akin to organic

practices but also place those strategies within a system of nature-

based energy throughwhich the goal is to “recharge” the land

ecologically and spiritually; there is a certification agency, Demeter

whose imprenteur producers must receive in order for the labels to

legally proclaim the wines as biodynamic. Again, while a number o

very high-end producers in the United States and internationally

grow according to these principles, it is expensive and time-

consuming, which is why it remains a smaller niche in the larger

wine world. Are biodynamic wines better? Taste is in the tongue o

the imbiber.

So, then, where does sustainable fit into this discussion? To my

mind, it’s the least rigorous, but the most honest in terms of the kin

of compromises winegrowers often have to make. While there is a

of proscribed “Lodi Rules,” and there are other sustainablecertifications, too, for things like being fish-friendly or Napa Green

much is self-assessed and self-reported agricultural practices. Mor

importantly, the sustainable growers I know will say they are

essentially farming organically or biodynamically all the time, but

they withhold their vineyards from both the costs of certification a

from the potential losses of being hard hit by, for example, a pest t

are unable to eradicate, except through commercially-necessary, no

organic practices. It is far easier to discuss these options when it is

not the potential loss of your crop or vines; sustainable winegrowi

forthrightly says commerce and stewardship can go hand in hand

through integrative processes like composting and “natural”fermentations, rather than the alternatives – unnecessary chemical

use or working against the land in the production process. I think

most farmers would see the natural rightness in this: if you don’t s

you don’t get to grow again.

As you can see, the potential for these terms to be meaningful

rests with consumer understanding and willingness to ask questio

Since sustainable, in particular, is a much more wide-open term, it

behooves the interested wine lover to ask questions about how the

grapes are grown and what terms are or are not used on the

producers’ labels. You’ll often find that the absences have little to d

with actual winegrowing processes at all, and more often than not

result from decisions necessary to keep the winery in business. If nothing else, your next conversation with a winemaker should be

much more engaging since these are the issues he or she is really

thinking about behind that smile. Enjoy!

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BY JOSH STEIN

Josh Stein has been in the Napa wine business for more than a dozen years, and, in addi

to being owner/winemaker of the Stein Family Wine Group, which produces a nationally

and internationally distributed portfolio of wine brands and donates a percentage of its s

he regularly consults for wineries and organizations throughout the North Bay and Coas

their subsidiaries, Discrete Wine Support Services and Napa Valley Writing Services.

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Afternoon of Epicurean Delights will be held on Sunday, June 7th.

The annual event will be celebrating its 28th year, with proceeds

directly benefitting the Health & Prevention Division of Community

Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO). The goal

is for every dollar raised to go directly to services. Last year, the

Health and Prevention Division provided services to over 11,000

individuals through health, education and advocacy services for

under-served families, women, men and youth.

As Always, Afternoon of Epicurean Delights (AED) will be held

from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the beautiful, tranquil gardens and

grounds of the historic Chapman House by the Sea in Shell Beach.

This estate on the bluffs of the Pacific Ocean, is one the most

spectacular locations in San Luis Obispo County. Guests are invited

to stroll through the stunning gardens, enjoy panoramic ocean views,

or sit poolside and listen to great music, all while tasting over fifty of

San Luis Obispo County's most renowned and award winning

restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and confectioners, who g

of their food and drink, as well as their time to benefit the CAPSLO

Health & Prevention Division. Event sponsors are Joan Gellert Sarand Bolton & Company Insurance Brokers. Jeanette Trompter of

KSBY will be the MC at poolside. This year music will be provided

Cadillac Angels, Chasing Audrie Duo, Choro de Oro, Green to

White, Gypsy all Stars and Ranchers for Peace.

Tickets for Afternoon of Epicurean Delights are $100 and may

purchased through Brown Paper Tickets online at aed.capslo.org o

directly from the Health & Prevention office at (805) 544-2498.

Other outlets to purchase tickets are: San Luis Obispo Chamber o

Commerce, Crushed Grape, Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce

and the Arroyo Grande & Grover Beach Chamber of Commerce. T

year there will be multiple shuttles leaving from Shell Beach

Elementary School and Pismo Beach City Hall on Mattie Road. If

guests don't live in Shell Beach, the City of Pismo Beach is requirin

that they ride a shuttle.

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On Wednesday, June 17, Central Coast vacation favorite Solvang

will host the Midsommer Musik version of their monthly Third

Wednesday activities to kick off the village’s outdoor summer concert

series, as well as vacation, staycation and picnic-in-the-park season.

The day’s varied offerings will include deals at local merchants

including boutiques of all sorts, restaurants and gourmet foodpurveyors; the weekly Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market; the

popular Solvang Third Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk; discounts at

local hotels; and free, live music—from blues and bluegrass, to

folk/Americana, to country, rockabilly and classic rock—happening

from noon to midnight, all over town.

Solvang’s Midsommer Musik celebration will mark the official start

of the town’s summer-long outdoor concert series, with free shows

scheduled for each Wednesday, June 17 through August 19, at the

Gazebo in Solvang Park (Mission Drive and First Street). The Solvang

Park summer concerts will run from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m each

Wednesday, and will feature musical acts of varied genres as well as

different food vendors throughout the summer season, to completeconcert-goers’ picnic plans.

During the special June 17 Midsommer Musik Solvang Third

Wednesday, each musician or band stationed throughout town will

be playing at overlapping intervals, for a stream of day-long

entertainment. June 17 is the eve of International Picnic Day, and the

Gazebo in picnic haven, Solvang Park, will see the first free music

performance from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m., as local classic rock band the

Low Down Dudes, takes the stage. Guests are encouraged to bring

blankets, chairs and fully outfitted spreads—including their favorite

beverages—for the picnic-friendly afternoon concert.

Further, confirmed artists scheduled to perform on June 17 are

Cash Cooper Band (country) from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in CentennialPlaza (near intersection of Alisal Road and Copenhagen Drive); Blues

Bob & The Loopy Blues Band (blues) from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in front

of The Home Connection (425 Alisal Road); Country Heart Duo

(country) in front of The Book Loft (1680 Mission Drive) from 2:30

to 3:30 p.m; Los Spindleros (folk/Americana) from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m

in front of the Serendipity Shoppe (448 Atterdag Road); and Stuart

Mason Duo (bluegrass) at Wandering Dog Wine Bar (1539-C Mission

Drive) from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Solvang Park will once again serve as a food-focused, picnic stop

starting at 5:00 p.m., where guests will be able to purchase Cecco

Ristorante’s famous pizzas, as well as gourmet grub from Good2go

Wine Country Food Cart, while enjoying the day’s main concert

event from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The June 17 edition of Solvang Third Wednesday culminates w

a Midsummer’s Eve Traditional Danish Fire Ring ceremony—along

the lines of a bonfire—at 9:00 p.m. in front of Solvang BrewingCompany (1547 Mission Drive), where the fun runs through

midnight as Lompoc-based rockabilly band, Dead Zed’s Chopper,

performs for the duration of the night.

An optimal way for Midsommer Musik revelers to catch the

multiple performers throughout the day is to embark on the

aforementioned Solvang Third Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk, fro

3:00 to 7:00 p.m.—a monthly, $20 ticketed activity that entails wi

or beer tastings at five venues of participants’ choice, a logo glass a

a map to guide tasters to crowd-pleasing Solvang watering holes.

A $20 cash-only Wine & Beer Walk ticket may be purchased o

Solvang Third Wednesdays at Wandering Dog Wine Bar (1539-C

Mission Drive), the Olive House (1661 Mission Drive), and Sort TOut Cellars (1636 Copenhagen Drive).

Third Wednesday guests looking for a DIY activity may partak

a jewelry-making class at Kandra’s Beads (5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at

1539-A Mission Drive), owned by local artist and long-time Santa

Ynez Valley resident, Kandra Norsigian. Serving as a taste of natur

inspired culture, the Wildling Museum (1511-B Mission Drive) wi

offer free admission from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., allowing visitor

to peruse the Museum’s multiple exhibits.

Visitors left weary from their day of wine, food, music and fun

may also take advantage of Third Wednesday deals at some of

Solvang’s best hotels, like 20% off of their qualifying night's stay.Solvang Third Wednesday is a promotion in partnership with

Solvang Chamber of Commerce, encouraging Central Coast visitor

and locals to “Shop. Eat. Play.” More than 60 shops, restaurants, w

tasting rooms, activities and professional offices offer special sales a

discounts all day.

More information about Solvang Third Wednesday and a

complete listing of discount offers and events is available at

www.solvangthirdwednesday.com. Solvang Third Wednesday is al

on Facebook and Twitter! Free brochures are also available in town

the Solvang Visitors Center at 1639 Copenhagen Drive.

Solvang Kicks Off Summer Concert Season

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JUNE 7Afternoon of Epicurean DelightsJoin San Luis Obispo winemakers and local chefs for the 28th AnnualAfternoon of Epicurean Delights at the historic Chapman House by the Sea inPismo Beach. This estate on the bluffs of the Pacific Ocean is one the mostspectacular locations in San Luis Obispo County. You are invited to strollthrough the stunning gardens, enjoy panoramic ocean views, or sit poolsideand listen to great music, while tasting over fifty of SLO County's award

winning restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and confectioners, who giveof their food and drink, as well as their time, to benefit the CAPSLO Health &Prevention Division. $100, 11:30am-3pm, ww w.capslo.org

JUNE 19Alapay Cellars Sunset Cruise:The Whale CruiseExperience Avila Beach from the calm waters of the bay, while enjoyingappetizers, live music with Steve Meyers and Alapay wine. Call (805) 595-2632or email to [email protected] to RSVP. $85, 6:30-8:30pmwww.alapaycellars.com

JUNE 2720th Annual Atascadero Lakeside WineFestival with Peachy CanyonCelebrating the artisan talents, flavors, scenery and people, this uniquelakeside wine festival has grown to boast wineries, chefs, acclaimed artists andlive music. Join Peachy Canyon at this year’s festival. $50/Advance, $55/Doorwww.atascaderochamber.org

JULY 10-123rd Annual Seven Sisters FestivalThis epic outdoor festival experience is held at El Chorro Regional Park &Campground on Highway 1, between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Enjoyover forty of the county’s best craft breweries and wineries, three days of nonstop music, on-site festival camping, local food and unique vendors.www.sevensistersfest.com

JULY 17Alapay Cellars Sunset Cruise:Beautiful SunsetsExperience Avila Beach from the calm waters of the bay, while enjoyingappetizers, live music with Steve Meyers and Alapay wine. Call 805-595-2632or email to [email protected] to RSVP. $85, 6:30-8:30pmwww.alapaycellars.com

AUGUST 14Alapay Cellars Sunset Cruise:Amazing Weather Experience Avila Beach from the calm waters of the bay, while enjoying

appetizers, live music with Steve Meyers and Alapay wine. Call 805-595-2632or email to [email protected] to RSVP. $85, 6:30-8:30pmwww.alapaycellars.com

AUGUST 15Mac n’ Cheese FestivalHosted at the Avila Beach Gold Resort, the Mac n’Cheese Festival invites you tounwind and relax while listening to live music, taking in breathtaking views,and indulging in great wine, beer and spirits. 2-6pmwww.themacandcheesefest.com

SEPTEMBER 24-27Sunset Savor the Central CoastThis premier, weekend-filled event features the very best of the Central Coast.Enjoy a bounty of delicious cuisine and the very best wines that the CentralCoast has to offer. Prices, dates and times vary for individual activities. Visitwww.savorcentralcoast.com for more details.

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Ice Cream Creating ~ A Family Affair!The Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream Lab Show is a live performance that involves thewhole audience! Live performances every Wednesday 7pm. Invent a brand newflavor and watch it being made. 805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com

ONGOING SATURDAYSArroyo Grande Farmers’ MarketFarm fresh produce & flowers, art show and live entertainment in the ArroyoGrande City Hall parking lot at 214 East Branch Street. 12-2:30pm805-473-2250, ww w.arroyograndevillage.org

JUNE 7Live Music: Two for the Roadat Laetitia Vineyards & WineryCome out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Two for the Roadwhile you sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bocce! 1-4pm, www.laetitiawine.com

JUNE 7Marianne Talley Memorial Fun Runat Talley VineyardsRunners of all ages are welcome to join Talley for the 22nd anniversary of the

Marianne Talley Fun Run. The runs take place at Talley Vineyards on dirt roadsthrough the fields and vines, in one of the most beautiful settings on theCentral Coast. Choose from 1 mile kids run, 1 mile, 5 miles and ten miles.Register at www.active.com. Registration check-in starts at 7am, runs beginat 8am. Contact Marian at [email protected] for more information.$20-$35, www.talleyvineyards.com

JUNE 13Live Music: Soul Sauceat Laetitia Vineyards & WineryCome out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Soul Sauce whileyou sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bocce!1-4pm, w ww.laetitiawine.com

JUNE 14Turkey Buzzards: Tunes at Talley VineyardsIt’s all happening at Talley Vineyards this summer. Come enjoy live tunes; wineby the glass and food will be available for purchase. 1-4pmwww.talleyvineyards.com

JUNE 21Live Music: Frank Lucioat Laetitia Vineyards & WineryCome out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Frank Lucio whileyou sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bocce!1-4pm, w ww.laetitiawine.com

JUNE 27Live Music: Blues Skyat Laetitia Vineyards & WineryCome out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Blues Sky while yousip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bocce!1-4pm, w ww.laetitiawine.com

JUNE 28Monte Mills & Horseshoe Band:Tunes at Talley VineyardsIt’s all happening at Talley Vineyards this summer. Come enjoy live tunes;wine by the glass and food will be available for purchase. 1-4pmwww.talleyvineyards.com

JULY 4Live Music: Nataly Plotnerat Laetitia Vineyards & Winery

Come out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Nataly Plotner while

you sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bocce!

1-4pm, w ww.laetitiawine.com

JULY 5Live Music: Les Beckat Laetitia Vineyards & WineryCome out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Les Beck while yousip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bocce!1-4pm, w ww.laetitiawine.com

JULY 12Triple Down Theory:Tunes at Talley VineyardsIt’s all happening at Talley Vineyards this summer. Come enjoy live tunes;wine by the glass and food will be available for purchase. 1-4pm

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Annual Summer Wine Club BBQat Laetitia Vineyards & WineryWine Club Members, join Laetitia for their Annual Summer BBQ at the LaetitiaEstate House lawn where they will feature Santa Maria Style BBQ accompaniedby Laetitia & Nadia wines. There will also be live music, a photo booth area,wine-themed games and a snow cone stand! 1-4pm, $40, Wine Club [email protected], www.laetitiawine.com

JULY 25Robbie Robbins Olive Oil Tastingat Talley VineyardsVisit the tasting room and sample wonderful olive oils and balsamic prodlocally by Robbie Robbins. 1-4pm, www.talleyvineyards.com

JULY 26JD Project: Tunes at Talley VineyardsIt’s all happening at Talley Vineyards this summer. Come enjoy live tunes;wine by the glass and food will be available for purchase. 1-4pmwww.talleyvineyards.com

JULY 26Live Music: Cocktail Shortlyat Laetitia Vineyards & WineryCome out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Cocktail Shortlywhile you sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a gambocce! 1-4pm, www.laetitiawine.com

AUGUST 1Live Music: Chris Belandat Laetitia Vineyards & WineryCome out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Chris beland wyou sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bo1-4pm, w ww.laetitiawine.com

AUGUST 9Live Music: The Paisanosat Laetitia Vineyards & WineryCome out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of The Paisanos wyou sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bo

1-4pm, w ww.laetitiawine.com

AUGUST 9Green to White: Tunes at Talley VineyardIt’s all happening at Talley Vineyards this summer! Enjoy live tunes; wine bglass and food will be available for purchase. 1-4pm www.talleyvineyard

AUGUST 15Live Music: Live & Robat Laetitia Vineyards & WineryCome out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Liv & Rob whilesip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bocce!1-4pm, w ww.laetitiawine.com

AUGUST 22Live Music: Soul Sauceat Laetitia Vineyards & WineryCome out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Soul Sauce whiyou sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bo1-4pm, w ww.laetitiawine.com

AUGUST 23Soul Sauce: Tunes at Talley VineyardsIt’s all happening at Talley Vineyards this summer! Enjoy live tunes; wine bglass and food available for purchase. 1-4pm, www.talleyvineyards.com

AUGUST 29Live Music: Nataly Plotnerat Laetitia Vineyards & WineryCome out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Nataly Plotner you sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. 1-4pm, w ww.laetitiawine.com

AUGUST 29Robbie Robbins Olive Oil Tastingat Talley VineyardsVisit the tasting room and sample wonderful olive oils and balsamic prodlocally by Robbie Robbins. 1-4pm, www.talleyvineyards.com

AUGUST 30Live Music: Les Beck

at Laetitia Vineyards & WineryCome out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Les Beck while sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. 1-4pm, www.laetitiawine.com

SEPTEMBER 6Live Music: Soul Sauceat Laetitia Vineyards & WineryCome out with friends and family and enjoy the sounds of Soul Sauce whiyou sip on Laetitia & Nadia wines. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bo1-4pm, w ww.laetitiawine.com

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SEPTEMBER 19Pinot & Paellaat Laetitia Vineyards & WineryEnjoy a casual summer afternoon on the Laetitia Estate House lawn, whereLaetitia features various seasonal paellas prepared outdoors by a local chef alongside Laetitia & Nadia wines for a perfect al fresco summer meal.5:30-7pm, $45, $40/Wine Club, [email protected]

CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA AND MORRO

ONGOINGHearst Castle Tours

Led by an experienced guide, tour Hearst Castle and encounter the majesty andbeauty of this historical treasure. 800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.org

PASO ROBLES

ONGOING DAILYSeasonal Menu Pairings at Villa San-Juliette

Villa San-Juliette has carefully crafted decadent small bites that pairwonderfully with their estate and reserve wines. For groups larger thantwelve, advance reservations are required. Enjoy fabulous charcuterie,bruschetta, gourmet salads, pizza, sandwiches and burgers. 11am-4pmPrices vary, 805-467-0014 ext. 100, www.villasanjuliette.com

ONGOING THURSDAYS - SUNDAYS

Food and Wine Pairing at Niner Wine Estates

Join Niner Wine Estates for food and wine pairings every weekend! Stop bythe kitchen and enjoy a glass of wine with plates designed to be paired andshared. Relax on the beautiful back patio overlooking Heart Hill Vineyard and

experience the combination of great wine and gourmet food. 11am-4pmwww.ninerwine.com

ONGOING SUNDAYSSongwriters at Play at Sculpterra Winery

Join Sculpterra on Sundays for their Songwriters at Play concert series.Muisc is free. Wine and cheese to purchase. 1-4pm www.sculpterra.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSPatio Food Pairingsat Opolo VineyardsJoin them on the patio for delicious gourmet pizzas from their woodburning oven, sandwiches or sample an array of sausages, all paired withexcellent Opolo wines. Cheers! 11am-4pm, 805-238 -9593, www.opolo.com

ONGOING DAILYTours & Tastings at Eberle WineryVIP Tastings by appointment, $35. Complimentary cave tours every half hour.805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com

ONGOING EVERY SATURDAYSSaturday Live at Vina Robles WineryEvery Saturday, you are invited to slow down from your week, sit back andenjoy live music - all while savoring award-winning Vina Robles wines.Wine & tastings available. 1-4pm, 805-227-4812, www.vinarobles.com

ONGOING SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYA Grape to Glass Experienceat Wild Horse WineryLearn what happens in the vineyards and cellar, then end with wine tasting.We encourage you to bring just two things: your walking shoes and lots of questions! $15, www.wildhorsewinery.com

ONGOING IN JUNE

R.W. "Bob" Goetting Art Exhibitat Castoro CellarsBob's work features oil over acrylic on canvas. Bob, a third generationCalifornian, has painted scenes from California and around the world for 35years. Join Castoro as they celebrate his artwork in June.

www.castorocellars.comONGOING WEDNESDAY JUNE 3 – SEPTEMBER 24

Wine Down Wednesdaysat Calcareous VineyardVisit Calcareous on Wednesdays as they keep their tasting room doors openuntil 8pm for Wine Down Wednesdays! Their gourmet wood fired pizza pairingmenu will be available for purchase. Guests may also sit and enjoy the beau-tiful sunset with a glass or bottle of their favorite Calcareous wine, whilelistening to live music! 5-8pm, w ww.calcareous.com

JUNE 5 & 19Train Wreck Fridays at Pomar JunctionEnjoy live music and a beautiful summer sunset over the vineyard and rolllinghills. Celebrate the end of the week and unwind with Pomar Junction's awardwinning wines. Wines available to purchase by the bottle or glass. Foodavailable for purchase or bring your own food to cook on our community grill!6/5: Back Bay Betty. 6/19: Blimp Pilots. 5:30-8pm, www.pomarjunction.com

JUNE 12Yin & Vin: Sunset Yoga & Wineat Castoro Cellars

After a long week, join Castoro to un-wine-d with this yoga class! This will be a90-minute restorative practice incorporating essential oils and therapeutictouch to relax and unwind, just at sunset, followed by a glass of vino and sometasty snacks. $30, $25/Club Members, 6-7:30pm, www.castorocellars.com

JUNE 21Father’s Day Smoke Outat Vina Robles WineryThis Father's Day bring the whole family out to celebrate Dad with a "smokeout" at Vina Robles! Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, a dessert platter and VinaRobles wine. After lunch, each father can enjoy a cigar while sitting back andenjoying live music. Additional wine and cigars available for purchase.$65, $55/Wine Club, 12:30-2:30pm, w ww.vinarobles.com

JUNE 21Father’s Day at Robert Hall WineryFree wine tasting for all dads and a 10% discount on wine purchases!Shipping specials for your dad. 10am-5pm, www.roberthallwinery.com

JUNE 21

Father’s Day Celebration at Castoro CellarsCelebrate Father's Day with a free, live music per formance by The Martin ParisBand! Bring a blanket and let Castoro supply you with some Dam Fine Wine.Higgie's BBQ will be here smokin' up some great options for lunch! 1-4pmwww.castorocellars.com

JUNE 27Summer Concert Seriesat Calcareous VineyardRock out at the Calcareous Summer Concert Series, featuring Jonathan McEuenwith Austin Wrinkle and Orest Balaban. Take in the beautiful Paso Roblesevenings with great wine, gourmet fired pizzas and live music. Ticket priceincludes pizza and a glass of wine. $25, 6-9pm, www.calcareous.com

JUNE 27Art & Gourmet Day at Robert Hall WineryJoin Robert Hall Winery for an open-air art market, featuring a number of localartisans to share and sell their wares. Shop paintings, photographs, jewelryand local gourmet food vendors featuring honey, olive oil, nuts, beef and fresh

vegetables. Shop and sip! 11am-4pm, www.roberthallwinery.com JUNE 27

SLO Folks Concert: Laurence Juberat Castoro CellarsLaurence Juber visits Castoro Cellars for June’s SLO Folks performance.This magical concert will be held under the stars. $22/PersonDoors at 6pm, Show at 7pm, www.castorocellars.com

ONGOING IN JULYCentral Coast Watercolor Society Exhibitat Castoro CellarsSeveral different pieces will be displayed by an array of local artists. JoinCastoro Cellars as they welcome this beautiful art to the gallery.www.castorocellars.com

JULY 346 West Wineries Summer Block Partyat Castoro CellarsJoin the member wineries of the 46 West for their ‘mini-wine festival’block

party! Enjoy great grub and rockin' live music to dance the night away to.$45, 6:30-9pm, ww w.castorocellars.com

JULY 3 & 17Train Wreck Fridays at Pomar JunctionEnjoy live music and a beautiful summer sunset over the vineyard. Celebratethe end of the week and unwind with Pomar Junction's award winning wines.Wines available to purchase by bottle or glass. Food available for purchase orbring your own food! 7/3: Julie & The BadDogs. 7/17: Unfinished Business.5:30-8pm, www.pomarjunction.com

JULY 4Fourth of July Weekend Specials at Robert Hall WinJoin Robert Hall for some tasty nibbles in the tasting room and fabulousdiscounts on wines. Get a 10% discount on three bottles, a 20% discount bottles and a 30% discount on twelve bottles. 10am-5pmwww.roberthallwinery.com

JULY 4Independence Day Open Houseat Eos WineryRed, white and Sangria! Join Eos for an afternoon of fun with great Sangr

kielbasa sausage and wine brownies. Listen to live music while planninghorseshoes and bocce ball as well. [email protected]

JULY 11Live Music at Wild Horse WineryDulcie Taylor returns to Wild Horse Winery. Enjoy live music and Wild Horswine. 1-4pm, ww w.wildhorsewinery.com

JULY 11Wine Club Vineyard Tour & Lunchat Vina Robles WinerySave the date! Signature Wine Club members are invited to join Vina Roblfor a vineyard tour and lunch. 11am-6pm, www.vinarobles.com

JULY 11Dine in the Vines at Eberle WineryJoin Eberle Winery for their annual Dine in the Vines event in the estatevineyard! The evening will feature hors d’oeuvres and a four-course,family-style dinner served in the ambiance of beautiful vines. Enjoy the

sunset vineyard view, music, food and of course, fabulous Eberle wine!$125, $100/Club Members, 6:30pm-dark, www.eberlewinery.com

JULY 11 & 18Blending Event at Opolo VineyardsJoin Opolo in the barrel room as they gather the graduated cylinders and coats for one of the most anticipated events of the year. This is your chanctaste, mix and create what you deem to be the perfect blend. Every new"winemaker" will get to create a magnum of their special Bordeaux blendtake home. The "expert tasting panel" will judge your wines and find the blend. The winemaker with the winning blend will receive an etched doumagnum of their unique Opolo blend as a trophy! 3pm, ww w.opolo.com

JULY 12Art & Wine Bar at Vina Robles WineryCome awaken your creativity at Vina Robles Winery's new art and wine bayou enjoy an afternoon of wine, food and friends in the Hospitality CenterVina Robles Art and Wine Bar is a unique combination of painting class anwine party. $50, $4 0/Wine Club, 1-3pm, www.vinarobles.com

JULY 19Lazy Locals Concert Seriesat Castoro CellarsGuy Budd and a special guest will return to Castoro Cellars for July's Lazy LConcert! Bring your low-backed chair or blanket and stay the day. Castorowill be available for purchase and they’ll have a great vendor selling lunch1-4pm, ww w.castorocellars.com

JULY 25SLO Folks Concert: Blame Sallyat Castoro CellarsJoin Castoro for the commencement of their summer concert series with treturning female power group—Blame Sally! This show will be under thstars, so plan accordingly! Some seating will be provided but guests areencouraged to bring a low backed chair. Catered dinner will be available fpurchase from Cahoots catering. $22, Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pmwww.castorocellars.com

ONGOING IN AUGUSTBeti Kristof Exhibit at Castoro Cellars

Several different pieces will be displayed by Beti Kristof. Join Castoro Cellathey welcome this beautiful art to the gallery.www.castorocellars.com

ONGOING IN AUGUSTWine Aroma Sensory Station at Robert Hall WineryEvery day in August, you can test your nose with the Robert Hall wine arosensory station. Wine taste afterward to see if you can identify the aromatheir wines. You'll be amazed at the number of aromas your nose can det10am-6pm, www.roberthallwinery.com


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AUGUST 8Sentio Under the Starsat SummerWood Winery & Inn

Enjoy an evening under the stars as you indulge in a multi-course, seasonallyinspired dinner, prepared by Chef Kelly Wangard. Paired with future, currentand library vintages of SummerWood's Bordeaux-blend, Sentio.6-9:30pm, [email protected] ww.summerwoodwine.com

AUGUST 8Live Music at Wild Horse WineryDulcie Taylor returns to Wild Horse Winery. Enjoy live music and Wild Horse

wine. 1-4pm, www.wildhorsewinery.com

AUGUST 7 & 21

Train Wreck Fridays at Pomar JunctionEnjoy live music and a beautiful summer sunset over the vineyard and rolllinghills. Celebrate the end of the week with Pomar Junction's award winningwines. Wines available to purchase by the bottle or glass. Food available forpurchase or bring your own food! 8/7: Route 66. 8/21: Jan + Ted’s ExcellentAdventure. 5:30-8pm, www.pomarjunction.com

AUGUST 15Winemakers’ Cookoff The Paso Robles Rotary will again bring top winemakers together to competeto see who is the best chef! Hosted at the Paso Robles Event Center, thiscookoff brings winemakers together to chef up their best creations for guests,of course paired with fabulous local wine and music. 6-9pmwww.winemakerscookoff.com

AUGUST 16

Lazy Locals Concert Series

at Castoro Cellars1X Spaceman will perform at Castoro Cellars for this August Lazy LocalsConcert! Bring your low-backed chair or blanket and stay the day. Castorowine will be available for purchase and they’ll have a great vendor thereselling lunch. 1-4pm, w ww.castorocellars.com

AUGUST 22SLO Folks Concert: Wake the Deadat Castoro CellarsThis wonderfull, high energy, Celtic band will rock Castoro's outdoor stage.Some seating will be provided but guests are encouraged to bring a lowbacked chair. Catered dinner will be available for purchase from Thomas HillOrganics. $22, Doors at 6pm, Show at 7pm, www.castorocellars.com

AUGUST 25

Walk the Vineat Hearthstone Vineyard & WineryLearn about Hearthstone Vineyard & Winery’s incredible estate-grown winesand the diversity of terroir in Paso Robles during the Walk the Vine event.

Don’t miss tasting Hearthstone’s new world Super Tuscan wine! More detailsto come soon. www.hearthstonevineyard.com

AUGUST 28Crush and Roll Westat the Paso Robles Event Center For the 7th straight year, cigar connoisseurs and wine enthusiasts will gatherin Paso Robles for the Central California Coast’s premiere festival, Crush & RollWest. This celebration of premium cigars, premium wine and the good life,takes place in the heart of the wine country in San Luis Obispo County. Inaddition to sampling world-class cigars and wines, attendees will learn thefiner points of both from expert vintners and cigar manufacturers.www.crushandrollwest.com

AUGUST 30Art & Wine Bar at Vina Robles WineryCome awaken your creativity at Vina Robles Winery's new art and wine bar asyou enjoy an afternoon of wine, food and friends in the Hospitality Center. TheVina Robles Art and Wine Bar is a unique combination of painting class and

wine party. $50, $40/Wine Club, 1-3pmSEPTEMBER 4 & 18

Train Wreck Fridays at Pomar JunctionEnjoy live music and a beautiful summer sunset over the vineyard and rolllinghills. Celebrate the end of the week and unwind with Pomar Junction's awardwinning wines. Wines available to purchase by the bottle or glass. Foodavailable for purchase or bring your own food! 9/4: The Bellmores. 9/18: TruthAbout Seafood. 5:30-8pm, ww w.pomarjunction.com

SEPTEMBER 19Live Music at Wild Horse WineryDulcie Taylor returns to Wild Horse Winery. Enjoy live music and Wild Horsewine. 1-4pm, ww w.wildhorsewinery.com

SEPTEMBER 19Wine & Music Pairingat Vina Robles Winery

Save the date! Signature Wine Club members are invited to join Vina Roblesfor a fun wine and music pairing. 10am-6pm, www.vinarobles.com

SEPTEMBER 19-20Beaverstock at Castoro CellarsThe rumors are true... Castoro Cellars is hosting Beaverstock again!Beaverstock 2015 will take feature two days of wine-loving, peace and musicin the vineyard! There will be a great lineup or musicians and artists, so getyour tickets early. 2 day pass is $50, www.castorocellars.com

SEPTEMBER 26Wine Cruise on Morro Baywith Wild Horse WineryJoin Wild Horse Winery for a cruise on Morro Bay! Enjoy a five-course meal,paired with Wild Horse wines. Please RSVP. $95, $85/Wine Club Memberswww.wildhorsewinery.com

SEPTEMBER 27Lazy Locals End of Summer Celebrationat Castoro CellarsSend off the warm weather while listening to the reggae sounds ofResination. Castoro wine will be for purchase by the glass or bottle. Also,bring a picnic or purchase a delicious lunch and spend the afternoon with

Castoro! 1-4pm, ww w.castorocellars.comOCTOBER 2 & 16

Train Wreck Fridays at Pomar JunctionEnjoy live music and a beautiful summer sunset over the vineyard and rolllinghills. Celebrate the end of the week and unwind with Pomar Junction's awardwinning wines. Wines available to purchase by the bottle or glass. Foodavailable for purchase or bring your own food! 10/2: Booty Shakers.10/16: JD Project. 5:30-8pm, www.pomarjunction.com

OCTOBER 16-18Paso Robles Harvest Wine WeekendSave the date for the Paso Robles Harvest Wine Weekend! Awaken your senseswith the sights, sounds, smells and flavors of harvest during three days of celebrations! Winemaker dinners, ceremonial grape stomps, librar y tastings,artisanal food pairings, live music and more create a vibrant harvestatmosphere. Explore more than 140 weekend activities at wineriesthroughout Paso Robles. w ww.pasowine.com

OCTOBER 17

Salt Lick BBQ at Robert Hall WineryTexas legendary pitmaster, Scott Roberts of The Salt Lick restaurant, will becooking a feast for Harvest Festival guests. Join Robert Hall for dinner, wineand live music. 7-10pm, www.roberthallwinery.com

OCTOBER 16-17Harvest Festival at Opolo VineyardsOn Friday, roll up your pants and get ready to stomp! In between grapestomping, ethnic-folk dancing, gypsy serenades and fabulous wine, Opolo willbe treating you to some fine food. The menu will include whole roasted lamb,Sarma, chicken, pork and all the extras. On Saturday, visit for wine tastingfrom 10am-4pm and BBQ from 11am-4pm. www.opolo.com

OCTOBER 18Port & Cigar Pairing on the Garden Terraceat Robert Hall WineryJoin Robert Hall Winery on the Garden Terrace overlooking the vineyard. Theywill serve a vertical flight of Port, a cigar, and a gourmet food-pairing box.Please RSVP. 1-4pm, 805-239-1616 Ext. 19, www.roberthallwinery.com

SAN LUIS OBISPOONGOING

Bike, Hike and Kayak TripsExplore with Central Coast Outdoors. Unique day trips, including bicycling thelegendary Pacific Coast Highway, hiking Big Sur and kayaking. Trips includetransportation, gourmet picnic lunch and knowledgeable guide(s).$79-$119 Bike rentals available. Call 888-873-5610 for reservations.www.centralcoastoutdoors.com/index.asp

ONGOING THURSDAYSSan Luis Obispo Farmers' MarketFarmers' Market brings the community together to shop for fresh producsample San Luis Obispo's delectable and varied cuisine, browse local sholisten to live music. 6-9pm, www.downtownslo.com

ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSMaster the Art of Wine and Cheeseat Tolosa WineryFour cheeses are served using only artisan and/or farmstead products. Wis paired with each cheese, utilizing the principles of balance and harmo

$55, 11am-4pm, RSVP at 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com JUNE 6

A Sense of Chardonnayat Tolosa WineryA Sense of Chardonnay is for intermediate oenophiles who want to delveeven deeper and more profoundly into aroma and flavor identity in wineThis detailed, illuminating seminar is intended for geekier wine lovers.9am-11:30am, ww w.tolosawinery.com

JUNE 19-21Live Oak Music FestivalThe Live Oak Music Festival is h eld at Live Oak Camp. Listen to musicians all over the U.S. This hub of the festival is the gathering place for everyonhear and see some of the finest entertainers anywhere do what they do bplay music! Times and ticket prices vary. ww w.liveoakfest.org

JULY 18-19Anniversary Celebrationat Edna Valley VineyardSave the date for Edna Valley Vineyard’s 35th Anniversary Celebration!More details coming soon. 10am-2pm, www.ednavalleyvineyard.com

JULY 31Backyard Winemaker’s Dinnerwith Donati Family VineyardJoin Donati Family Vineyard at The Apple Farm Inn in San Luis Obispo forfour-course family-style, farm-to-table dinner on the heated garden patFeatured wines will be paired with locally sourced cuisine. Add a little livacoustic music, and you have the makings of a great evening! $85, 6pmwww.donatifamilyvineyard.com

OCTOBER 24Cruise the Morro Bay with Tolosa WineryReserve your space now for a cruise on the Morro Bay with Tolosa Winery1-4pm, ww w.tolosawinery.com

SANTA BARBARA

JUNE 27Santa Barbara Wine FestivalThe Santa Barbara Wine Festival will take place along the banks of MissioCreek at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Mingle withwinemakers, bakers and chefs in the sunshine, under the oak trees. Guesenjoy the best of Central Coast wines. 2-5pm, www.sbnature.org

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON/LOS OLIVOS

ONGOING DAILYWine on Tap at Costa de OroCome try red and white wine on tap, for $7/glass and $5/glass for Wine Cmembers! Growlers available for enjoying at home. www.cdowinery.com

ONGOING FRIDAYSFriday Night Wine Downat Costa de OroGreat way to start your weekend! Enjoy live music, wine tasting and foodChef Rick. Please make food reservations. $12/plate, 5-8pm, 805-922-14

www.cdowinery.com/tasting JUNE 4

Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café’s“Untraditional” Winemaker Pairing DinneExperience a fabulous “Untraditional”winemaker pairing dinner, hosted Wes Hagen of Clos Pepe. Enjoy a seven course meal that will delight thesenses, paired with Clos Pepe wines. $95 (+gratuity), 6-8pmwww.buysantabarbarawine.com

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JUNE 7

Vineyard Yoga at Andrew Murray VineyardsThe gorgeous Figueroa mountain range provides a pastoral backdrop for yogawith rolling hills, stunning live oaks, wide-open sky and rows of stunningvines. Enjoy a morning of relaxation and rejuvenation followed by anafternoon of wine tasting including the newest releases. $359:45am-12:45pm, ww w.andrewmurrayvineyards.com

JUNE 8

Zaca Mesa Pouring at the Canary HotelJoin Zaca Mesa on the beautiful rooftop at the Canary Hotel to enjoy SantaBarbara County wines. Wines will be served with the accomplished, freshcuisine of Finch & Fork Restaurant. 5-7pm, www.zacamesa.com

JUNE 13-14

Foxen Canyon Wine trail Summer Sippin’ Passport

Enjoy a beautiful wine tasting weekend on the Foxen Canyon Trail! Build yourown tasting flight from various wineries with the Summer Sippin' Passport.Many wineries will also have food this weekend. $20, 10am-4pm

JUNE 14

Lady Bug Release Party at CoquelicotEnjoy a walking tour of the grounds and releasing lady bugs into the vineyard,followed by a vertical tasting of Coquelicot wines and delicious BBQ.$69-$99, 12-5pm, www.coquelicotwines.com

JUNE 28

Painting with Gypsy Studiosat Andrew Murray VineyardsBring your friends and capture the perfect scenery on canvas. This is a perfect

environment to inspire your creative spirit and indulge the wine lover in you.$55, 11am-1pm, w ww.andrewmurrayvineyards.com

JULY 4-25

Summer Saturdaysat Andrew Murray VineyardsJoin Andrew Murray Vineyards to celebrate long days and summer rays duringtheir live music Saturdays, featuring wonderfully talented local musicians.Soak up the sun while sipping on a glass of wine and enjoying some soulfullive music. Bring a picnic or enjoy food from local food trucks. 1-5pmwww.andrewmurrayvineyards.com

SANTA YNEZ/SOLVANG

ONGOING THURSDAYS

Blind Tastings at Wandering Dog Wine Bar Challenge your palate and learn about wine at the same time! The challengeis to see how well your palate remembers and learn what these wines tastelike at the same time. 4-7pm, $15, Members receive 15% off www.wanderingdogwinebar.com

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Solvang Farmer's MarketFresh produce, flowers and foods. First Street, Solvang. 2:30-6pmwww.solvangthirdwednesday.com

ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS

Solvang Wine & Beer WalkSample two wines at five participating wine tasting rooms, a specialty logoglass and a map to help you navigate your way through all the fun! 21+ only$20, 3-7pm, www.solvangthirdwednesday.com

ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

Solvang Third WednesdayOver 60 stores, restaurants, wine tasting rooms & professional offices offer

special discounts and sales all day! Shop and discover Solvang’s unique stores

and boutiques while enjoying craft beer, local wine and great food at the

various stops along the way. www.solvangthirdwednesday.com

ONGOING DAILY THROUGH AUGUST 31Santa Ynez Valley Summer PassWine taste throughout the Santa Ynez Valley now through the end of Augustwith the Summertime Pass! Summertime means fun, sun and wine! Visit thepremier boutique wineries in the valley at any time during summer with thepass and receive one wine tasting at each tasting room. $40, 11am-5pm atparticipating tasting rooms, www.santaynezwinecountry.com

JUNE 11

Yappy Hour at Lincourt VineyardFor people who love their dog and great wine! Bring your well-behaved dog tospend time with you as you unwind in Lincourt’s relaxed setting. A percentageof all proceeds go to local animal shelters. 3-5pm, www.lincourtwines.com

JUNE 13

Live Music at SevtapEnjoy Sevtap wines and live music. 6-9pm, www.sevtapwinery.com

JUNE 7, 21 & 28Hip Sips Sundays at Lincourt VineyardEnjoy summer Sunday afternoons in wine country complete with live music,pizza and Hip Sips by Lincourt Collection, while taking in the beautiful winecountry views from the veranda. Also, there will be summer Sangria specials!Gourmet wood fired pizzas for purchase offered by Fire and Wine.June 7: Live music by Solo Sax Night Party. June 21: Live music by John Lyle.June 28: Live music by John Jeffers. 12-3pm, www.lincourtwines.com

JUNE 27Red, White & Blues at Buttonwood Winery

Red and white wines, and some great blues music! It's Buttonwood’s 20thanniversary of this summer concert at the vineyard pond, featuring bothButtonwood and Longoria wines. Ticket includes two good-sized tastes of wine, a logo'd GoVino wineglass and admission to the concert. Bring a lowchair or blanket and a picnic! 1:30pm, w ww.buttonwoodwinery.com

JULY 11Live Music at SevtapEnjoy Sevtap wines and live music. 6-9pm, www.sevtapwinery.com

JULY 191st Annual Pork & Pinot BBQ FestivalSave the date for this inaugural event, featuring the perfect pairing of porkand Pinot. More details coming soon. 10am-4pm, www.lincourtwines.com

JULY 17

Bacon & Barrels Dinnerat Buttonwood WineryEnjoy a multi-course dinner featuring bacon or pork belly in each course, all

paired with our estate-grown Buttonwood Farm wines, set in the ambiance of

the barrel room. 5-9pm, www.buttonwoodwinery.com JULY 18

Bacon & Barrels Grand Tastingwith Buttonwood WineryEverything's better with bacon, right? Join Buttonwood and their colleaguesfrom local restaurants, breweries and distilleries to "praise the lard" in thisannual paean to pork. 12-5pm, www.buttonwoodwinery.com

AUGUST 22All Farm Dinner with Buttonwood WinerySave the date! Tickets will first go on sale to our Imbibers Club members on afirst-come, first-served basis. 5:30pm, www.buttonwoodwinery.com

AUGUST 29Grape Stomp Party at SevtapJoin Sevtap for an afternoon of grape stomping fun during the end of harvestseason! 6-9pm, www.sevtapwinery.com

LOS ALAMOS/LOMPOC/BUELLTON

ONGOING DAILY

Custom Wine Blendingat Terravant Winery RestaurantExperience blending wine like a professional winemaker! Blend a variety of wines to your liking and then enjoy the fruits of your label. Want to bottle itup and take it home? No problem! Blend, bottle and then take it home toenjoy again in the future. Terravant also hosts wine blending parties!For more information, call 805-656-4742. www.avantwines.com

ONGOING MONDAY - FRIDAYHappy Hourat Terravant Winery RestaurantVisit Terravant Monday through Friday for Happy Hour between 3-5pm!50% off beer, 30% off wine and specials! www.avantwines.com

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTHPapa Joe’s Wine Classat Terravant Winery RestaurantPlease RSVP for these monthly events. Taste and explore different wineregions, learning the history of various appellations, and select tapas dishesto pair with regional wines on the agenda. This two-hour long course is anexperience you don’t to miss! $40+tax, 6-8pm, www.avantwines.com

ONGOING THURSDAYS - SATURDAYSLive Music at Terravant Winery RestaurantJoin Terravant every Thursday through Saturday from 6-9pm for live musicin the restaurant. w ww.avantwines.com

ONGOING SELECT SATURDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER 24Un“Wine”d Concert Series at Foley EstatesCome and un"wine"d at Foley Estates on warm summer Saturday afternoons,complete with food, wine and music! Food for purchase offered by Fire andWine. See website for details and dates. www.foleywines.com

JULY 12Painting in the Vineyards at Foley EstatesJoin Foley Estates in Lompoc for a glass of wine and a paintbrush! Thevineyard provides a beautiful environment that will inspire your creative spiritand indulge the wine lover in you. 11am-1pm, $55, www.foleywines.com

JUNE 20

Chardonnay Release Party at Foley Estat

Save the date for the Chardonnay release party at Foley Estates! Check bamore information; details coming soon. 2 -6pm, www.foleywines.com

ONGOING THURSDAYS

$5 Glasses of Wine on Thursdays

at Sunland Vintage WineryStop in at Sunland Vintage Winery every Thursday for a special $5 glass o

wine! 6-9pm, www.sunlandvinetagewinery.com

ONGOING 1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS OF EVERY MONTH

Tantalizing Thursday

at Sunland Vintage Winery

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month Sunland Vintage will have a foo

truck on site. Wine by the glass is only $5! 6-9pm

www.sunlandvintagewinery.com

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAYS OF EVERY MONTH

Food Truck Friday at Four Brix Winery

Join Four Brix Winery for Food Truck Friday, hosted the first Friday of ever

month! Celebrate with Chef Tim in the BrixHouse with his farm to table m

and enjoy delights from local food trucks. 5-8pm, www.fourbrixwine.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS

Gourmet Pizza at Four Brix WineryGourmet pizzas may include roasted ar tichokes, prosciutto, spinach, speccheeses and even a gluten-free option. Menu varies monthly, but one thwill never change – how great they taste with Four Brix wine! For six or mcall 805-256-6006 or email [email protected] to make a reservatio

ONGOING FIRST SATURDAYS

Afternoon Blues at Plan B Wine Cellars

From April 4 through September 5, join Plan B Wine Cellars on the firstSaturday of every month for an afternoon of live blues music. Bring a chaand enjoy great wine and food from local food trucks. 3:30-6pmwww.planbwinecellars.com

ONGOING SECOND SUNDAYS OF EVERY MONTH

Second Sunday Suppers

at Plan B Wine Cellars

Join Plan B Wine Cellars for an evening of delicious food and live music. Imonth of March, food truck Confusion will be at the winery while Alchem

Band and Desserts to Die For play live music. Bring a lawn chair because tfill up fast! 4:30-7pm, www.planbwinecellars.com

JUNE 7

Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival

Visit CSU Channel Islands for this premier festival. This fabulous event offgourmet food and sips of both wine and beer. Sample and sip as much aslike from the finest restaurants, caterers, bakers, specialty shops, brewerand wineries. $125, 1-5pm, www.cpwineandfoodfestival.com

JULY 9

8th Annual Ventura County

Wine Trail Celebration

Experience Ventura County’s local wineries, incredible food, live music,entertainment and more. The evening will feature a charity auction withproceeds donated to Food Share—a food bank that distributes millions pounds of food each year to the hungry of Ventura County.$50/General, $75/VIP, www.venturacountywinetrail.com

JULY 25A Taste of Camarilloat the Camarillo RanchEnjoy the Wine Auction Gala “Liberty Celebration”featuring a gourmet dilive entertainment, and live and silent auctions of fine wines, gourmet dand travel experiences. This USO party will be held in the Red Barn eventcenter. $70, 5-9pm, w ww.meadowlarkserviceleague.com

JULY 26TH

A Taste of CamarilloWine and Food FestivalCelebrate the troops on the beautiful grounds of the Camarillo Ranch. Thevent offers an afternoon of tasting fine wines, craft beers and gourmet fwhile enjoying big band music and a famous celebrity impersonator. Guewill also enjoy demonstrations by local military affiliates, a silent auctionshopping. $75, 1-4pm, w ww.meadowlarkserviceleague.com

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BY MICHAEL CERVIN

With Lucas & Lewellen wines, it’s all about choice, diversity and keeping it

local. Between Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards tasting room, and its sister tasting

room, Toccata, guests can choose from a total of 42 different wines crafted from

23 grape varieties, including one of the few Méthode Champenoise style

sparkling wines made on the Central Coast. All grapes are grown on their 400

estate acres in Santa Barbara, incorporating three distinct microclimates, all of

which add up to an amazing mix of wine. How does a winery make so many

wines and make them well? Having a third-generation grape grower who has

farmed the region since the 1970s helps. “We hear time and again that what

makes us unique is the consistent quality we bring across a wide range of

varieties,” says Mike Lewellen, director of business operations. “This allows ouguests to really explore the best of Santa Barbara.”

Lucas & Lewellen grapes are hand picked and sustainably grown in their

Santa Ynez Valley estate vineyards, and even their Winemaker, Megan McGrath

Gates was educated locally and grew up in the Santa Ynez Valley. But how did

two friends end up becoming one of the most iconic wineries in Santa Barbara

“That’s a question I’m often asked,” laughs former Superior Court Judge, Royc

Lewellen who performed the wedding ceremony for Louis Lucas—before the

winery even existed! “Louis told me over lunch he was considering selling one

the other of his two vineyards, and I told him I wasn’t interested in buying a

vineyard but I’d buy a half interest in the two vineyards if he would do the

ON THE COVER

LUCAS & LEWELLEN

VINEYARDSQuality Begins in the Vineyards

LUCAS & LEWELLEN VINEYARDS

Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Open later on Friday & Saturday evenings1645 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang, 93463

www.llwine.com | (805) 686-9336

Royce Lewellen, Louis Lucas | Cabernet Grapes at Valley View Vineyard in Solvang

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farming.” By the end of that lunch, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards was

born. Megan McGrath Gates, a Cal Poly San Luis Obispo soils

sciences graduate who earned her Certificate in Winemaking from

UC Davis, came on board as Winemaker in 2006—one of the few

female winemakers along the Central Coast. “I am extremely

fortunate to be a part of the Lucas & Lewellen team. It defines the

best of Santa Barbara County wine grape growing and winemaking.

The qualities that our wines are frequently recognized for begin in

the vineyard with Louis Lucas,” she says.

They farm several different vineyards including Goodchild, High 9

and the Old Adobe Vineyards in the Santa Maria Valley, located alongthe Foxen Wine Trail. Home to mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir,

the soils vary from clay and gravel river deposits to hillside and

hilltop sites reminiscent of the great vineyards of Burgundy.

There is also the Los Alamos Valley vineyard, which stretches for

over a mile along Highway 101. These vineyards are home to over

20 varieties of grapes including traditional Rhône, Burgundy and

Bordeaux grapes, as well as Italian varieties for their sister label,

Tocatta. And then there is the idyllic Valley View Vineyard that slopes

towards the Santa Ynez River, planted to what many consider Santa

Barbara County's best Cabernet Sauvignon.

In the Lucas & Lewellen tasting room, both kids and dogs arewelcomed and the ambience is warm and friendly. They offer a “Fun

List” where guests can enjoy only “fun wines” from sparkling wine to

Rosé, and decadent late harvest wines to the award-winning Silver

King Port in an edible dark chocolate “shot glass.”

Visit the Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards tasting room, located at

1645 Copenhagen Drive in Solvang, and their sister tasting room,

Toccata, at 1665 Copenhagen Drive—just a few doors down. Both

tasting rooms are open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and both are

open later on Friday and Saturday evenings. Contact them at

(805) 686-9336 or visit www.llwine.com for more information.

Louis Lucas – Viticulturist and Co-Owner | Royce Lewellen – President and Co-Owner | Mike Lewellen – Business Operat

Megan McGrath Gates – Director of Winemaking at Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards

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BY RACHEL HOMMEL

Casa Cassara Winery & Vineyards,

located in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills

appellation, is a true family affair. With the

fist vines planted in 1990, the hilltop 35-acre

estate specializes in Pinot Noir, inspired by

Cassara’s family roots. Sitting on the eastern

edge of the Sta. Rita hills at 800-foot

elevation, the climate offers the perfect

backdrop for award winning Pinot Noir.Kyle Knapp, Winemaker and taste

aficionado, is a purest at heart. Hired by Dan

Cassara, he has been the lead winemaker

since 2013, making innovative wines with a

minimalist approach to growing. Maximizing

on flavor, Knapp was born with an excellent

palate, dedicated to tried and true

winemaking methods. With a passion for

creating award-winning wines, Knapp also

owns his own label, Press Gang Cellars,

which focuses on Rhône varietals, inaddition to being the Assistant Winemaker at

Beckman Vineyards.

Learning from the ground up, Knapp

knew from early on that he wanted to create

something different, something against the

grain. At Casa Cassara, every grape is

handpicked, hand sorted, and fermented

using native, wild yeast. Dedicated to hands

on winemaking, Knapp creates stunning

wine without interfering with the fruit’s

natural life cycle. With warm sunny days and

cool fog, the hillside vineyard offers an ideal

microclimate.

Knapp’s top recommendations include the

2011 Estate Pinot Noir, 100% Sta. Rita Hills

grown and processed on site. The wine

opens with bright, fresh fruit flavors and

finishes with a light hint of toasted oak, a

true representation of Casa Cassara.

Additionally, Knapp’s 2014 Chardonnay from

Verna's Vineyard is perfect for summer, soft

and well rounded. Bright, aromatic and very

clean, it is a pure expression of Chardonnay.

The wine has great acidity, with just the right

mouthfeel and texture.

Like the family crest adorning the winery’s

labels, Casa Cassara is proud of their roots,

as exemplified in their 2010 Sam’s Dago Red.

The wine was blended in honor of Cassara’s

Grandfather, Angelo “Sam” Cassara, a U.S.

immigrant from Sicily and the family’s

original winemaker. Like many immigrants,

he made his own wine—a blend of red and

white grapes similar to Chianti. Continuing

the tradition, the wine is a unique blend of

15% white grape variety to 85% red grape

variety—the correct ratio to Chianti.

Casa Cassara’s wine represents a

dedication to their craft and heritage. At their

tasting room in Solvang, guests are

encouraged to take a seat, say hello and

became part of their family.

Casa Cassara Winery & Vineyard is

located at 1607 Mission Drive in Solvang.

They are open Sunday through Thursday

from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m., and Friday and

Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fore

more information, call the tasting room at

(805) 688-8691, email them at

[email protected], or visit their website at

www.ccwinery.com.

WINEMAKER PROFILE

KYLE KNAPPCasa Cassara Winery

& Vineyard

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JUNE 2015 WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH | WINE COUNTRY NEW

Vina Robles Winery

Expands SaturdayLive Music Series

In May, Vina Robles Vineyards & Winery began

hosting its Saturday Live music series on a weekly

basis. The series offers complimentary live music

performances at the Vina Robles Hospitality Center

in Paso Robles on Saturday afternoons from 1:00 to

4:00 p.m.

Launched in early 2011 as an extension of VinaRobles’ continued effort to celebrate wine and the

arts, the series has been taking place on a bi-weekly

basis ever since. Targeting both locals as well as

tourists alike, Saturday Live features regional

musicians from all genres that create an intimate

vibe, complementing the winery’s estate wines and

wine tasting atmosphere. During the warmer

months, live music can be enjoyed outside on the

center’s Jardine Court, a circular outdoor patio

featuring a three-tier fountain. The rest of the year,

the musicians are hosted inside the Tasting Room.

No reservations are required for these

complimentary live music events. Guests are invited

to enjoy one of Vina Robles’ wine tasting or wine

and food pairing experiences. Wine by the glass or

bottle as well as charcuterie plates are also available

for purchase.

A full schedule is available online at

www.vinarobles.com. The Vina Robles Hospitality

Center is located at 3700 Mill Road, off Highway 46

East, in Paso Robles California.

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BY MICHAEL CERVIN

Nestled under California pepper trees and overlooking the Alam

Pintado Vineyard between Solvang and Los Olivos, Lincourt Wine

retains the rural charm and simplicity of an earlier era; it’s one of th

reasons people flock to this region. This was once a dairy property

and the old farmhouse - an original 1926 Sears Craftsman kit hom

which sold for around $400 at the time - serves as one of the most

unique and historic tasting rooms in all of Santa Barbara. The

Lincourt picnic grounds, lawns and gardens are the perfect spot to

spend a leisurely day with family and friends and a bottle of wine.

Lincourt was founded by Bill Foley in 1996 and he has four est

vineyards located within the Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Ynez Valley

regions of Santa Barbara. Lincourt began when Bill Foley fell in lov

with the rugged coastline, picturesque towns, oak studded hills an

the casual graciousness of Santa Barbara wine country. Named for

two daughters, Lindsay and Courtney, the Lincourt wines express

complexity and diversity of their estate vineyards. But when Foley

first planted grapes in the Sta. Rita Hills region, it was largelyundiscovered. Today of course it is one of California’s most coveted

cool-climate, viticultural regions and the Lincourt wines are

produced entirely from their two estate vineyards within that AVA

They are rolling hillside sites that offer diurnal temperature swings

and long growing seasons making the wines rich, structured, fruit

forward and regionally exact.

The Lincourt tasting room has just had makeover but the classi

yellow exterior and white trim remains the same. Inside, the tastin

room has refinished wood floors, a new tasting bar, and lighting

fixtures, all still reminiscent of its 1920s origins, and they still have

ON THE COVER CORNER

LINCOURT VINEYARDS

Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.1711 Alamo Pintado Road, between the towns of Los Olivos and Solvang

Groups of six or more are requested to make reservations.(805) 688-8554 | www.lincourtwines.com

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New WineryGeek app now available for iPhone and Android! 2

good selection of wine country gifts. Best of all are the new wines,

which are named after the proprietor’s daughters, like their Lindsay’s

Pinot Noir – a hard harvested beauty which spends 11-14 months in

barrel to give it additional complexity, and Courtney’s Chardonnay.

Courtney’s Vineyard is one of Santa Barbara’s most historic

properties, originally part of the Spanish Land Grant. It’s a beautiful

south-facing hillside which climbs from 500 to 1,000 feet above sea

level and features 59 individual micro-blocks delineated by soil type,

elevation, grade and exposure to the maritime winds off the Pacific

Ocean. That means you need to try this Chardonnay! There’s also

their Steel Chardonnay—named for the fact that there was no barrel

time, but instead fermented in stainless steel giving it more crisp

citrus flavors, and old favorites like their Rosé, Syrah and Cabernet

Sauvignon.

Since summer is fast approaching Lincourt offers a free “wine

unplugged” series of acoustic music every Sunday from Noon to 3:00

p.m. with wood fired pizzas on site for sale, or you can bring a picnic

and relish a classic wine country afternoon.Every winery has a wine club but Lincourt’s is unique. In addition

to the five shipments annually, and the generous 30% discount, the

best part is reciprocity; free tastings and discounts at 10 other tasting

rooms owned by Foley Family Wines stretching from Santa Barbara

to Napa and Sonoma. Bottle prices at Lincourt range from $18 to

$50, so stop by the historic house and sample this seductive juice.

Tasting fees start at $10. Lincourt is located at 1711 Alamo Pintado,

just outside of Solvang and is open daily 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Contact the winery directly at www.lincourtwines.com, or call

(805) 688-8554.

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Recommended RestaurantsPASO ROBLES

Thomas Hill Organics – 1305 Pa rk St; 805.226. 5888 Contemporary American Cu is ine

Villa Creek – 1144 Pine St; 805.238.3000 Spanish Cuisine

Enoteca – 206 Alexa Ct; 805.238.2834 Seafood

Bistro Laurent – 1202 Pine St; 805.226.8191 French Cuisine

Artisan – 1401 Park St; 805.237.8084 American Bistro

Paso Inn and Steakhouse – 1103 Spring St; 805.238.2660 Steakhouse

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

Buona Tavola – 943 Spring St; 805.237.0600 Northern Italian Cuisine

La Cosecha – 835 12th St; 805.237.0019 Latin/Spanish

Estrella – 815 12th St; 805.226.5406 Latin Cuisine

Roberts – 1218 Pine St; 805.226.5556 American Cuisine

Mistura – 700 Clubhouse Drive (at River Oaks Golf Course); 805.238.3333 Peruvian

SAN LUIS OBISPO

Novo – 726 Higuera St; 805.543.3986 International Cuisine

Firestone Grill – 1001 Higuera; 805.783.1001 BBQ and Burgers

Cafe Roma – 1020 Railroad Ave; 805.541.6800 Italian Cuisine

Mama’s Meatball – 570 Higuera St; 805.544.0861 Fine Italian Cuisine

Palazzo Giuseppe’s – 1010 Court St; 805.541.9922 Fine Italian Cuisine

Luna Red – 1009 Monterey St; 805.540.5243 International Cuisine

MORRO BAY

Dorn’s – 801 Market Ave; 805.772.4415 Specialty in Seafood & Chicken

PISMO BEACH

Steamer’s – 1601 Price St; 805.773.4711 Seafood

Giuseppe’s – 891 Price St; 805.773.2870 Italian Cuisine

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Hitching Post – 3325 Point Sal Rd, Casmalia; 805.937.6151 Steakhouse

Hitching Post II – 406 E Highway 246, Bu ellton; 805.688.0676 Steakhouse

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

Bell Street Market – 406 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4609 American/Cafe Original Roadhouse Grill – 1423 So Bradley Rd, Santa Maria; 805.614.0586 Steakhouse

Sides Hardware & Shoes - A Brothers Restaurant2375 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.4820 New American

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

The Ballard Inn – 2 43 6 B asel in e A ve, Ballar d; 805 .6 88 .77 70 French/ Asian Fusio n

Trattoria Grappolo – 3 687 Sagunto St # C, Santa Ynez; 80 5.68 8.689 9 Ital ian

Root 246 – 4 20 Al isal Road, Solvang ; 80 5.68 6. 8 68 1 C on tempor ar y A meri can Cuis in e

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

Sissy’s Uptown Cafe – 112 South I Street, Lompoc; 805.735.4877 Traditional American Cuisine

CITY OF SANTA BARBARA

Julienne – 138 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805.845.6488 Contemporary American Cuisine

The Shellfish Company – 230 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara; 805.966.6676 Seafood

The Wine Cask – 813 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara; 805.966.9463 Contemporary American Olio Pizzeria – 11 W Victoria St. Ste. 21, Santa Barbara; 805.899.2699 Italian Cuisine

Bouchon – 9 West Victoria St, Santa Barbara; 805.730.1160 Wine Country Cuisine

Ca’Dario – 37 Eas t Vict oria St, Santa Barbara; 805.884. 9419 Ita lia n Cuisine

Arigato – 1225 State St, Santa Barbara; 805.965.6074 Japanese Cuisine

The Stonehouse – 900 San Ysidro Ln, Montecito; 805.565.1724 Contemporary American

VENTURA COUNTY

Le Petit Cafe Bakery – 1591 Spinnaker Dr #112, Ventura; 805.642.1191 French

Sugar Beets – 455 South A St, Oxnard; 805.240.7777 New American Cuisine

La Dolce Vita – 740 South B St, Oxnard; 805.486-6878 Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine

Tierra Sur Restaurant – 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard; 805.983.1560 Mediterranean

Bella Victorian Bistro 2135 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo; 805.383.8800

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