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TABLE OF CONTENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Carina Cellars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

WINE TASTING IN DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS, SANTA YNEZ WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . 3

SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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FEBRUARY 7, 2008 ISSUE 22 VOLUME 1

CEN TRA L COA S T:

ADVERSTISING/MARKETING Sarah FlickingerDIRECTOR San Luis Obispo, CA

Phone 805-252-5440

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PUBLISHER Dan Zimmerman

Direct 707-938-3734

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MANAGING EDITOR Chandra Grant

P.O. Box 92, El Verano, CA 95433

Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax 707-938-3674

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CALENDAR EDITOR Maria Olascoaga

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OFFICE MANAGER Cathy GorePhone 707-938-3494 / Fax 707-938-3674

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EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Leah Kolt, Len Napolitano,

Mark Storer, Janis Switzer

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

PASO ROBLES

ONGOING

Estrella Warbird Museum

Fascinating collection of military aircrafts

10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, Paso Robles

www.ewarbirds.org

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar

Local winemaker featured each week.

5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles

www.vinotecawinebar.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

Feb: Paul McClosky

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 wineries

5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles

www.vinotecawinebar.com

## FEBRUARY 8-9

Artist Reception at Orchid Hill Vineyard

Jean-Pierre Rothschild presents his Lips series

Downtown Paso Robles, 805-237-7527

## FEBRUARY 9

Valentines in the Caves at Eberle Winery

Celebrate with a black tie Valentines Day dinner

in the caves with fine wines and a gourmet meal

6pm, $150, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles

www.eberlewinery.com

FEBRUARY 10

Valentine Movie Night

An Affair to Remember 805-238-4103

Paso Robles, www.pasoroblesdowntown.org

## FEBRUARY 14

Valentines Day Wine Dinner

at Donati Family Vineyard

Treat that special someone to a truly unique

dining experience & enjoy an elegant four-course

meal prepared by Chef Andre Averseng of Diningwith Andre, 7pm, $120 per couple, Paso Robles

805-227-4100, www.donatifamilyvineyard.com

## FEBRUARY 14

Valentines Day Dinner at

Robert Hall Winery

A romantic dinner in the Meritage Room

overlooking the lit courtyard & fountain.

6-10pm, 805-239-1616 x24, Paso Robles

www.roberthallwinery.com

## FEBRUARY 14

ValenWines Day at Orchid Hill Vineyard

Wines paired with chocolate, 11:30am-6pm

downtown Paso Robles, 805-237-7527

## FEBRUARY 14-15

Valentines Dinner at Cass Vineyards

Enjoy fine wine with a gourmet dinner

805-239-1730, Paso Robles

www.casswines.com

## FEBRUARY 15-18

Presidents Day Passport Weekend

The 16 Far Out wineries of Paso Robles partner

with the Wellness Community of the Central

Coast for an exciting fundraiser. The weekend

includes special barrel tastings, winery tours,

new releases, food pairing and much more!

Get your passport stamped at 8 wineries to

enter an exciting drawing. $25 donation, 5%

of weekend sales will be donated to the Central

Coast Wellness Community. 805-237-0138

www.faroutwineries.com

## FEBRUARY 15-18President's Day Celebration atOrchid Hill VineyardDelicious syrah vertical tasting downtownPaso Robles, 11:30am-6pm, 805-237-7527

FEBRUARY 15

A Night of Celebrating Love at Eagle Castle

Live music, hors doeuvres, chocolate & fine wine!7:30pm, $38pp, 805-227-1428, Paso Robleswww.eaglecastlewinery.com

FEBRUARY 16

Edward Sellars Wine Tasting 101

Learn to identify aromas in wine4-6pm, 805-239-8915, Paso Robleswww.edwardsellars.com

## FEBRUARY 16

Castoro Cellars Indoor Concert Houston Jones

A great high-octane Americana quintet

7:30pm, $20, Paso Robles, 888-DAM-FINE

www.castorocellars.com

## FEBRUARY 17

2008 Paso Robles

Rhone Rangers Experience

Join the 20+ members for a fun & educational

seminar, lunch & walk around tasting. Taste

examples of the most important single-varietal.

$50 seminar/lunch, $20 walk around tasting only

805-239-1616 x17, RSVP, Robert Hall Winery

Paso Robles, www.rhonerangers.org

## FEBRUARY 29

Donati Family Vineyard Exclusive

Winemaker's Dinner in the Cellar

Paesano only, (wine club member) winemaker's

dinner in the cellar. Six amazing courses

prepared by Chef Andre Averseng each paired

with the award-winning wines of Donati Family

Vineyard. [email protected]

805-238-0676, $90, Paso Robles,

www.donatifamilyvineyard.com

CAMBRIA

FEBRUARY 8

Leatherback Turtles, Sharks & Tuna

Discussion of these migratory species7pm, 805-927-0254, Cambria

CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY

ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves

Art, crafts, childrens activities, music & more

on beautiful bluffs overlooking the ocean

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

www.pismochamber.com

ONGOING

Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists

Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists

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.ccnha.org

Various hikes at various times including; Fast Hike

to Coon Creek, Whites Point Vistas, Black Hill

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 Bay

Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians

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

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ONGOING

Christopher Cohan Center

Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo

805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org

Feb 7-9: Momentum

Feb 10: Ailey ll

Feb 12: Tosca

Feb 14: Gypsy

Feb 21: Michael Feinstein Feb 22: An Evening of American Song

## ONGOING THROUGH MARCH 3

"Interiors and Exteriors"

Presented by Salisbury Fine Art new work by

Richard Lopez draws you into his world with

these brilliant Acrylic on canvas images. Also

featuring the work of John Ng, Anita Hampton,

Bonita Budgsy and Mike Wilson. 11am-6pm

805-471-3110, Old Santa Fe Schoolhouse

San Luis Obispo, www.salisburyvineyards.com

ONGOING

The San Luis Obispo Art Center

Permanent collection and constantly rotating

exhibits of works by local artists in all media

paintings, sculpture, photography and more.

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

Ongoing through March: Caution: Art Zonewww.sloartcenter.org

ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY

Dallidet Adobe & Gardens

Oldest house in the city of San Luis ObispoSite of first commercial winery in the area.10am-1pm, 805-543-0638, San Luis Obispowww.slochs.org/dallidet

## ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Meet the Winemaker at Taste Wine Bar

Meet & talk to a local winemaker withcomplimentary cheese & truffles, $5, 6-8pmSan Luis Obispo, 805-269-8278www.taste-slo.com Feb 13: Laetitia Feb 20: Saucelito Feb 27: Piedra Creek

ONGOING

Lectures & Art at

California Polytechnic State University

805-756-1511, San Luis Obispo

www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu

ONGOING

San Luis Obispo Little Theatre

805-786-2440, www.slolittletheatre.org

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

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

San Luis Obispo Art Center Show

Constantly rotating exhibits in all media

11am-5pm, 805-481-3991, San Luis Obispo

www.sloartcenter.org

## ONGOING TUESDAYS

2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste

Weekly specials, 10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE

San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com

## ONGOING WEDNESDAYSWine Down Wednesdays at Taste

Tastings with the winemaker

10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE

San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Art on the Beach at Avila Beach

Artists paint & present their work

10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier

ONGOING

Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes

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

www.centralcoastoutdoors.com

ONGOING MONDAYS

Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro

Featuring regional & varietal tastings

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

ONGOING

A Murder Mystery Dinner

Enjoy a parody of The Golden Girls

with a delicious dinner, wine and laughter

5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant

Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com

FEBRUARY 8

Willie Nelson and Family

Madonna Inn Expo Center

$50-$85, 888-825-5484, San Luis Obispo

FEBUARY 9

A Night at the Mission Benefit

Chamber Concert

Evening of music performed by its chambe

ensembles in the Old Mission Church

8pm, $10, 805-756-2787, San Luis Obispowww.sanluisobispocounty.com

FEBRUARY 23

20th Annual Symphony Ball & Auction

Celebrating 20 years of fine dining, dancingexciting bidding.6pm, $120, 805-543-3533, 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 Grandewww.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

ONGOING

Clarke Center for Performing Arts

805-489-9444, Arroyo Grande

www.clarkcenter.org Feb 9: Jack Jones Feb 15: Riders in the Sky

Feb 25: Peter Pan

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SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON

ONGOING

Santa Maria Valley Railroad

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

Elegant excursions featuring five star gourmet meals

ONGOING MONDAYS

Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro

Featuring regional & varietal tastings

5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria

FEBRUARY 9-10

Antique Show

Quality dealers showcasing collectibles & more

10am-6pm, 805-473-5077, Arroyo Grande

FEBRUARY 9

Sins of the Heart Valentines Event

Listen to the sounds of harp music in the wine

caves of Cottonwood Canyon while you enjoy

delectably sinful chocolates, appetizers & fine

wines, $75, 805-937-8463, Santa Maria

www.cottonwodcanyon.com

FEBRUARY 23-24

Tribute to American Music

A lively collection of American music from a

wide variety of genres. 8pm, $10-$35

805-541-6797, Arroyo Grande

LOS OLIVOS

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

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 Caf

Wine tasting & hors doeuvres

5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos

www.losolivoscafe.com

Feb 19: Rhone Tasting Journey

Mar 18: Tuscan Tasting Journey

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

An Evening with the Winemaker at Los Olivos Caf

Wine tasting & hors doeuvres. 5pm, $15805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com

Feb 13: Huber Cellars

Feb 20: Rusack Winery

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting

Enjoy delicious organic tastings

10am-2pm, $3, Los Olivos, 805-693-1600

www.globalgardensgifts.com

ONGOING THURSDAYS

Fess Parkers Wine Country Sing Along

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

805-688-7788, Los Olivos, www.syvva.com

ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 29

"For the Love of Art"

Annual All Member Show, www.losolivosca.com

Gallery Los Olivos, www.gallerylosolivos.com

10am-5pm, 805- 688 -7517

FEBRUARY 8

"Valentine Lovers of the Vine"

Winemaker Dinner at Los Olivos Caf

Enjoy 5 exquisite wines paired with a delicious

5 course gourmet meal. $125, 805-688-7265

Los Olivos, www.losolivoscafe.com

##FEBRUARY 9

Artist Reception at Carina Cellars

Local Artist Kari Crist

Enjoy wine tasting & hors d'oeuvres & chat with

the artist. $10-tasting fee (free for wine club)

5:30-7pm, 805-688-2459, Los Olivos

##FEBRUARY 15

Cheese & Chocolate Pairing at Carina Cellars

Looking for that perfect match this Valentine's

Day? Join Carina Cellars for a pairing of Cheese

& Chocolate with Carina classics such as the

Iconoclast, and introducing the new Sibylline

blend. Limited to 50 guest. Los Olivos

RSVP $25, $20 Iconoclast Members

www.carinacellars.com, 805-688-2459

SANTA YNEZ

ONGOING MONDAYS

Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts

Santa Barbara Darts Association

Enjoy BBQ and Darts, 7pm, 805-686-4785

Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org

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

ONGOING

Chumash Casino Concerts

800-585-3737, Santa Ynez

www.chumashcasino.com

Feb 14: Johnny Mathis Feb 21: Liza Minnelli

Feb 28: Grand Funk Railroad

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 WEDNESDAYS

Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House

Live music and fine food6:30pm, $2, 805-688-2886, Santa Ynezwww.thevineyardhouse.com

## ONGOING

Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery

Featuring artwork by Craig Nelson

11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com## FEBRUARY 9

"Wine Fantasy in February"

The event includes tasting at all 14 wineries,

hors doeuvres and a Wine Country logo glass.

Participating wineries will also honor free wine

tasting on Sunday, Feb 10. 11am-4pm, $35pp,

800-563-3183, Santa Ynez Valley,

www.santaynezwinecountry.com

## FEBRUARY 16

Winemaker Dinner with Artiste at Santa Ynez Inn

Celebrate the love of art, food & wine with your

Valentine, Santa Ynez Inn, 805-688-5588

Santa Ynez, www.artiste.com

## FEBRUARY 16

Wine Release & Signing Party at Artiste

Live jazz music, new releases & meet featureartist Rise Dlemar, 11am-5pm, Santa Ynez

805-686-2626, www.artsite.com

LOMPOC

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Olde Towne Market in Lompoc

Great food, wine & music, Lompoc

805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com

FEBRUARY 9

Pinkies Party

Release Party at Fiddlehead CellarsThink Pink and dressss in your interpretation of"Pinkness" as prizes will be awarded for the"best of" categories, www.fiddleheadcellars.com1-4pm, $25, 805-742-0204, Lompoc

SOLVANG

ONGOING

Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm

Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful vistas

10am3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang

ONGOING

Solvang Farmers Market

Fresh produce, flowers and foods, 3-7pm

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

ONGOING WEEKENDSCachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise

Guided 2 hour cruise wit wildlife and geology

$15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake

www.cachuma.com

ONGOING

Elverhoj Museum of History & Art

805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.orgFebruary 2 through April 6:Artists Books Made Here at ElverhojAll aspects of the objects of books805-686-1211, Solvang , www.elverhoj.org

FEBRUARY 8

Reception of Artists Books Made Here

Meet the artists & enloy hors doeuvresElverhoj Museum, 5-7pm, 805-686-1211Solvang, www.elverhoj.org

FEBRUARY 8-10

Solvang Greyhound Fest

3 day gathering of more than 300 dogs andhumans! The weekend includes buffet dinner,auctions, raffles, parades and more!www.solvanggreyhoundfest.org

FEBRUARY 9

Fromage a Toi Winemaker Dinner

at Lucas & Lewellen

French themed fine dinner in the barrel room6pm, $125, 888-777-6663, Solvangwww.lucaslewellen.com

SANTA BARBARA

ONGOING

Arlington Theatre

805-963-4408, Santa Barbara

Feb 8: Lisa Lampanelli Feb 16-17: SB Symphony Feb 27: Ladysmith Black Mambazo Feb 28 Czech Philharmonic

ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 24

Therese Raquin

Emile Zola's classic drama, $27.50-$40Alhecama Theatre, 805-965-5400Santa Barbara

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show

Featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry

10am6pm, 805-897-1982, East Beach Pier

www.sbaacs.com

ONGOING

Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater

Guided tours upon request, Santa Barbara805-996-4946, 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 Barbaras past10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara

ONGOING

Ty Warner Sea Center

Explore creatures of the sea

805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barba

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

www.sbnature.org/seacenter

ONGOING

Lectures & Readings at the

Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

805-962-8404, Santa Barbara, www.sbmmONGOING SATURDAYS

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk

1 mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon 10-11:30am, 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 omaterials to make fun works of art!Tues-Sat 10am-2pm, $6, 805-884-0459www.artfromscrap.org

ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS

First Thursday

Art, cultural events and fine wine tasting!

5-8pm, 805-962-2098, various venues in

downtown Santa Barbara

www.santabarbaradowntown.com

ONGOING

Santa Barbara Museum of Art

805-963-4364, www.sbma.net Ongoing through Feb 29: Chinese Silks of th

Qing Dynesty

ONGOING

Lobero Theatre

805-966-4946, Santa Barbarawww.loberotheatre.com Feb 8: Dana Carvey Feb 15: Night of Jazz of Swing Feb 16: Kelly Willis Feb 22: Billy Vera & the Beaters

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 FRIDAYS

Wine Tasting with the Winemakers

4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach WinesSanta Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com

FEBRUARY 7-9

Annual Steven Roberts Gospel Music

Workshop and Concert in Santa Barbara

Learn to sing Gospel songs!$35,805-966-0190, Santa Barbara

FEBRUAY 9

Womens Literary Festival

4 speakers, lunch & a breakout session8:30am, $60, 805-733-3462, Santa Barbarawww.womensliteraryfestival.com

FEBRUARY 29 MARCH 2

Santa Barbara International Orchid Show

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WINE COUNTRY NEWS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK


by Janis Switzer

In Greek mythology, Eos is the Goddess of

the Dawn. Today at EOS Winery in Paso

Robles, a new dawn is rising, and it is the

second time in the last 25 years that thewinery has experienced a rebirth.

Originally founded in 1983 by the Arciero

brothers two hardworking Italian immi-

grants who made their fortune in Los Angeles

construction the winery changed names

from Arciero Winery to EOS in 1996. The

name change at that time was both symbolic

of a new day, and reflective of the wide range

of changes made at the winery in order to

make it successful.

In the vineyards, in the cellar, in theequipment, in the pumps, the presses, every-

thing we changed everything, recalls Leslie

Melendez, who started at the winery in 1993

as a lab technician, and who is now head

winemaker.

Leading the sweeping changes at the time

was Kerry Vix, general manager at the winery

since 1992. And as a result of those changes,

EOS developed into a well-known, widely

distributed brand that has grown in terms of

production and quality ever since.

Today Vix is observing another rebirth

brought on by the sale of the operation from

the Arciero family to Sapphire Brands, a

company owned by entrepreneur Jeff

Hopmayer. Hopmayer first gained fame asthe soul source of all the bakery goods sold in

Starbucks stores worldwide. He established

Sapphire Brands to focus on wines and

spirits, and EOS is his first winery. Although

the sale didnt include the 600-acre vineyard

still controlled by the Arcieros, the 25-year-

old vineyard remains the main source of fruit

for EOS wines.

But it is whats happening at the winery

that is a new dawn a metaphor thats espe-

cially appropriate because it involves the sun.The winerys newest and most significant

project is a 2-1/2 acre solar field that will

provide the winery and visitors center with

100% of their energy needs.

This was one of the very first things he

wanted to do, Vix says of Hopmayers early

days of ownership. He said, Were going to

do everything we can to mitigate waste and

consumption of natural resources.

The entire system will represent a $3.5

million investment for the new owner, wi

20-year payback. But return on investm

was not driving the decision to go forwa

Vix explains, We want to be the most

cient winery and the most proactive win

in energy conservation. He hopes thexample will inspire other Central Co

wineries to follow in their footsteps.

The new solar panels will be in place

harvest time this year, and in the meanti

the winery is upgrading all of its produc

and lab equipment, along with adding sta

increase its annual production from ab

180,000 cases to over 350,000 cases over

next four years. At that level, it will rank

the third largest winery in Paso Robles.

The winery currently produces more ta dozen different varietals, many of wh

have garnered wide acclaim. Their Pe

Syrah a small niche in the premium vari

category which is most often used in blen

is the flagship for the winery. In fact, the E

Cupa Grande Petite Syrah has been rec

nized three of the past five years as one of

Top 100 wines of the World by Wine Ent

siast Magazine. The winerys Moscato is als

favorite, earning a score of 95 last year, a

A New Dawn at

EOS ESTATEWINERY

Frank and Butch Arciero


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also making the Top 100 list.

Their two most popular wines

are a Chardonnay and Cabernet

Sauvignon, but other favorites

include a crisp Viognier, a spicy

Zinfandel and several varietals

under their value-priced Novella

label.Winemaker Melendez is one of

just a handful of women wine-

makers in the area, and her 15-

year road from lab technician to

director of winemaking involved

working virtually every position

in the winery. I learned by the

school of hard knocks, Melendez

says, but from the moment I

walked in the door, I just loved it.

The wines can be sampled atthe EOS Visitors Center on

Highway 46 East in Paso Robles.

The large tasting room feels like

a candy store for wine and

food enthusiasts. Hand-painted

pottery, elegant glassware, cook-

books, gourmet foods, and picnic

items are abundantly displayed

throughout the 6,000-square-foot

space. The complimentary tasting

includes up to four choices from

the list of up to 14 different wines,ranging from dry whites to lush

reds, to sweet dessert wines.

For those interested in a

behind-the-scenes look at the

winery, there is a self-guided tour

that leads visitors through the

production area, with educational

signs explaining the winemaking

process. Once the upgrading is

complete later in the year, it will

represent the state-of-the-art in

modern winemaking.

The EOS tasting room is

located about five miles east of

Highway 101 on Highway 46

East. Its open from 10 a.m. to

5 p.m. daily.

More information about the

winery is available on their

website at www.eosvintage.com,

or by calling (805) 239-2562.


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Among the ever growing number of

wineries in Santa Barbara County,

Carina Cellars sets itself apart through

its dedication to top quality Rhne varietals

and blends. In an area known for Pinot Noir

and Chardonnay, there is a growing trend

among producers and consumers alike for

Syrah, Viognier, Grenache and Mourvedre.These are the core Rhne varietals and make

up the majority of Carina Cellars focus.

Founded by David Hardee in 2002, the

winery continues to grow and evolve under

the skilled hand of winemaker Joey Tensley.

Tensleys passion for winemaking dates back

to his childhood and his resume includes

many great wineries in Santa Barbara County.

His style centers around a minimalist

approach allowing the vineyards to speak for

themselves and show their true flavors.

Although small, Carina Cellars produces a

large variety of wines including vineyard

designates and blends. Currently Viognier is

their white wine of choice, and they enjoy

experimenting with new vineyards each year,

sometimes producing up to three different

Viogniers per vintage. In the future, they

would like to expand their white wine line to

include other Rhne varietals such as

Grenache Blanc and Roussane.

Their red wine line-up is much more

extensive and is sure to please everyone from

the light Grenache drinker to the heavy

Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah drinker.

One of Carina Cellars original ideas was to

source fruit from numerous vineyards on the

Central Coast to achieve a diversity of flavor

within their wines. They have stuck to thisand continue to find great fruit to make great

wine. They are currently producing five to

seven Syrahs, sourced from vineyards such as

Stolpman, Tierra Alta and Westerly. Beyond

this, they also produce small quantities of

Grenache and Mourvedre, and even did some

Petite Sirah for 2005.

Keeping with the Rhne varietal theme,

Carina Cellars has attracted a distinct

following for its Rhne blends. The most

popular is the 7 Percent which has been a

backbone of Carina Cellars wines since the

beginning. This blend is styled after the Cote-

Rotie region in the northern Rhne valley and

consists of 7% Viognier and 93% Syrah. Its

rich, velvety texture and subtle floral notes

produce a wine that is lovely and distinct and

pairs well with steak or lamb. The Sibylline

and Clairvoyant make up Carina Cellars

prophetic duo and are modeled after the

southern region of Chateauneuf du Pape.

With varying percentages of Syrah, Grenac

and Mourvedre, these wines offer a ligh

alternative to the 7 Percent with a soft

silkier mouthfeel and less tannins. T

Sibylline and Clairvoyant are better suited

pork and duck dishes as well as a spicy ma

nara sauce or cheesy ravioli.

The nonconformist of Carina Cellablends is the Iconoclast. This is the o

wine where Carina Cellars bends the ru

and blends 67% Cabernet Sauvignon fro

Napa Valley with 33% Syrah from the lo

Colson Canyon Vineyard. This wine is tr

unique in that it combines two regions in

one and two varietals that arent typically se

together. Apart from following old wo

trends in a new world style, each of Cari

Cellars wines offers a perfect balance

acidity and structure, making every bottle

enjoyable as the last.

Visit Carina Cellars tasting room to exp

rience all of their wonderful wines. They

open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and

located at 2900 Grand Ave. Ste. A (next

Panino). Tasters have a choice betwe

current releases for $10 or reserve and libr

releases served Friday-Sunday for $15. Che

out their website www.carinacellars.com

call (805) 688-2459 for more information

CARINA CELLARS


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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK WINE COUNTRY NEW


www.bellalunawine.com (805) 434-5477

1850 Templeton Road, Templeton, CA

UPCOMING EVENTS AT CARINA CELLARS

Artwork by Kari Crist Amore Libre

Exhibition Dates: February, 1-March 31, 2008

Artist Reception: Saturday, February 9, 5:30-7pm

Carina Cellars welcomes Santa Ynez photographer Kari Crist to the tasting room

for her second show with them, as well as the last show of the winter art series.

After graduating in commercial photography from Brooks Institute of Photog-raphy in Santa Barbara a few years ago, Crist decided to reside in the Santa Ynez

Valley where she works a couple days a week at Stolpman Vineyards tasting room

in Solvang.

Over the years Crist has developed a crisp, clean style focusing on people as her

main subject matter. The lens of my camera gives me the profound pleasure of

taking the noble truth of a photograph and pushing the reality of its contents, said

Crist. Her current show will feature photographs from her series entitled Amore

Libre. Although each image begins as a digital photograph, after manipulation

Crist then handprints each piece using a technique called solvent transfer.

Cheese & Chocolate Pairing Friday, February 15, 6-7:30pm

Looking for that perfect match this Valentines Day? Join Carina Cellars on

Friday, February 15 from 6-7:30pm for an evening of cheese, chocolate, and of

course, delicious Rhne wines! Cest Cheese will be offering select cheeses from all

over the world to compliment Carina Cellars savory Syrahs, and several local

chocolatiers will be showcasing their decadent creations to accompany our unique

blends such as the Iconoclast (Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah), and the new Sibylline

(Syrah/Grenache/Mourvedre). The evening is $25 for the public and $20 for wine

club members. This event is limited to 50 people, so please RSVP to Carolyn Turner

before Monday, February 11, at (805) 688-2459 or [email protected].

Carina Cellars Tasting Room: 2900 Grand Avenue in Los Olivos. For more infor-

mation check out www.carinacellars.com or call the tasting room at (805) 688-2459.


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12www.winecountrythisweek.com

by Leah Kolt

Winemaker Coby Parker-Garcia was a

third-grader in San Luis Obispo

when Claiborne Clay Thompson

and Fredericka Churchill produced their first

offering, 565 cases of Dry Gewurztraminer

and Dry Riesling, modeled on the fruity but

dry dinner wines of the French province of

Alsace.

The son and grandson of farmers, he knew

he wanted to attend nearby Cal Poly, but it

wasnt until his junior year as an agriculture

major that he noticed the local wine industry

taking off. I always assumed Id have to

leave the area to get a good job, he said.

Parker-Garcia was delighted when his

internship at Claiborne & Churchill revealed

a new career path, one that not only

resonated with his soul but would allow himto remain on the Central Coast.

Although he took viticulture (grape

growing) classes at Cal Poly, and later did

additional study in enology (winemaking) at

UC Davis, it was his apprenticeship in tradi-

tional European winemaking techniques at

C&C where he honed his approach to wine-

making.

What I learned from Clay and Nathan

Carlson our former winemaker was to not

manipulate the juice or the wine very much,

even in years when conditions are more chal-

lenging and its harder to maintain quality

and consistency, he said. You always let the

wine speak for itself.

How hard is it for a winery that doesnt

grow its own grapes to maintain that quality

and consistency? It would be hard for a new

winery just starting out, Parker-Garcia

explained. But this is the 25th anniversary

year for Claiborne & Churchill, so our long-

term contracts put us at the front of the line

and allow us to get the best grapes from our

growers, he said.

Temperature control isnt a problem for

the winery either, not with 16-inch walls

made of straw bales that naturally maintain a

constant cellar temperature.

The greatest challenge for the winery came

in the marketing arena. People still remem-bered the old sweet Rieslings from the 60s

that had large amounts of residual sugar.

Thats why we have dry before the Riesling

and Gewurztraminer in our wine names, he

said. It helps convince people they arent

sweet.

A number of wine experts are now touting

Riesling as the finest of the white grapes, a

true unsung hero. Clay was definitely ahead

of his time, he said. He and Fredericka

were language professors who frequen

traveled and lived in Europe, particula

Germany. Across the river in France th

were exposed to the dry style Gewu

traminers and Rieslings of the Alsace regi

and realized how great they could be.

With the sticky sixties wines onl

memory now, wine consumers are coming

the same conclusion. Claiborne & Churc

sells every one of the 10,000 cases

produces annually. Their offerings a

include a dry Muscat that is great as an ap

itif and with cheese, quite a bit of Pinot Gr

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Cabernet Sau

gnon, Syrah, some interesting blend

wines, a Sparkling Brut Ros made ev

other year, and a number of sweet dess

wines, including the port-style PortObispo

To celebrate its 25 years of growth a

success, the winery is planning two annivsary releases this year a red and a whi

The red blend will be chosen from tho

created at a special blending party they p

to host for wine club members and spec

guests.

Claiborne & Churchill is located at 26

Carpenter Canyon Road in San Luis Obis

and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. F

more information, call (805) 544-4066

visit www.claibornechurchill.com.

Winemaker Profile: Claiborne & Churchill

COBY PARKER-GARCIA


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Enjoy An Affair To Remember with Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr

on the big screen once again on Sunday, February 10, at 7 p.m. Nomi-

nated for four Academy Awards in 1957, a couple falls in love on a ski

vacation and promise to meet in six months at the top of the Empire

State Building in New York City will it happen? Popcorn and soda

or Champagne and truffles are included in your $12 ticket. The event

starts at 7 p.m., so arrive early for best seating (in the all easy-back

chairs of theatre No. 1 at Park Cinemas).

The evening festivities will benefit the award-winning DowntownPaso Robles Main Street Association, a nonprofit organization dedi-

cated to the economic revitalization of downtown Paso Robles.

With seating limited, tickets may be purchased now for $12 per

person, available through the Paso Robles Main Street office at 835

12th Street, Suite D, in the Normas Way alley, or telephone (805)


Something Different To

Do For Valentines Day in

Downtown Paso Robles



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Wineology

Len Napolitano lives in Central

Coast wine country and is certified

in wine by the Society of Wine

Educators, Wine & Spirits Educa-

tion Trust, and Chicago Wine

School and continually gains

knowledge from his frequent

contact with California wine-

makers. More information is on his

website, www.wineology.com . Send

your questions about wine to: wine-

[email protected] or by mail to

Len Napolitano in care of Wine

Country This Week magazine.

Wineology is a registered trade-

mark of Len Napolitano.

by Len Napolitano

Decanting, the process of pouring red wine from its bottle into a ne

vessel for the purpose of aeration or separation from sediment haste

the mixing of air and wine and is usually a good idea when serving

finer wines. Besides the occasions when you observe sediment in th

bottle, the time to decant is when you have an aromatic red wine th

will get more expressive when it is finally aerated.

Have you ever felt that in the course of going through a bottle o

red wine, or even in the course of finishing just one glass, that the

wine improves over a brief amount of time? Thats because it is gett

an opportunity to open up, or mix with air.

Some people believe that it is best to decant every red wine,

regardless of age or quality. This approach certainly does no harm a

in most cases will bring the best out in the wine sooner. But most

wines today are made to be consumed immediately, particularly in

price range up to $15 a bottle. For these wines, aeration will probab

not make a noticeable difference. For finer red wines, with layers of

complexity from fruit and extended oak aging, decanting is a small

extra step that will add not only to the ceremony of wine enjoymen

but will most likely bring out all that the wine has to offer.Many red wines of significant age, and some young ones, will ha

a small amount of sediment at the bottom of the bottle, or clinging

its side. This is usually a sign of an unfiltered wine. The sediment is

simply the natural residue from tannin molecules combining with

color pigments in the wine over time and settling at the base of the

bottle. There is no harm in drinking this residue, but it is not at all

pleasant. The objective of decanting is to enjoy the wine without

tasting the harsh bitterness of the sediment.

To separate red wine from its sediment, just pour the wine slowl

into a decanter that has an extra wide, round bottom and a long

narrow neck, and stop pouring as soon as you see the sediment

entering the neck of the bottle. You should end up with a few ounc

of wine still in the bottle. The unique shape of the container will

expose a large surface area of wine to air and start the release of its

fragrant aromas. Let it stand for at least ten minutes before pouring

into glasses.

Another way to aerate red wine before consuming it is to fill the

wine glass, or glasses, with wine in advance of drinking it. This

method works well when preparing to serve guests. If youre setting

dinner table about 30 minutes to an hour in advance of serving the

food, just remember to fill the glasses with wine at the same time.

When is it necessaryto decant wine

INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER


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Located in San Miguels beautiful Pleasant

Valley, just minutes away from downtown Paso

Robles, the Silver Horse Winery facility is unlike

any other in the Paso Robles area.Situated on a hilltop overlooking hundreds of

acres of vineyards, Silver Horse Winery is one of

the most beautiful facilities around. With elegant

hacienda-style appointments such as 105-year-old

clay roof tiles, a hand-made fountain, three patios

and a large garden /lawn area, enthusiasts will experience wine bliss

while sipping on the French Bordeaux and Spanish Rioja varietal

wines.

Winemaker Stephen Kroener strives to handcraft food-friendly,

well-balanced wines that reflect his familys love of combining great

food, great wine and great friends; it is in this spirit that each bottle ofSilver Horse wine carries the inscription Not For Us Alone! Just a

small side note, Silver Horse wines are only available at the tasting-

room.

Up for a little competition? Silver Horse winery also offers two

regulation bocce ball courts and two regulation horseshoe pits. If

youre lucky you may find yourself sipping

fine wine and having a friendly match with

winemaker/owners of Silver Horse Winery.

come by their wonderful facility and enbreathtaking views of some of the Cen

Coasts most beautiful vistas. Your dreams

the ultimate wine experience will be found

this family owned and operated winery! Co

See for yourself!

Silver Horse Winery is located at 2995 Pleasant Road in

Miguel. Tasting room hours are Friday through Monday from 11 a

to 5 p.m. For more information, call (805) 467-WINE or v

www.silverhorsewinery.com.


Silver Horse Winery: A One-of-a-Kind Destinatio

www.winecountrythisweek.com 1

Perfect Setting for a Wine Country WeddingLooking for a wedding

venue with 360 degree views

of the surrounding vineyards

in the country side? Then

look no further than Silver

Horse Winery. Sitting atop a

hill in the Pleasant Valley,

Silver Horse Winery provides

the ideal setting for your wedding. The Spanish Hacienda tasting

room and wedding facility with wood-burning fireplace, and

elegant hacienda-style appointments such as 105-year-old

ceramic roof tiles, make this estate winery a must see.

The Barrel Room can hold up to 150 of your guests with a

dance floor, DJ/band and food station. The new 7000-square-

foot outdoor event facility provides the definitive winery

wedding setting. A 3000-square-foot indoor/outdoor eventfacility with surrounding vineyards can hold up to 400

depending on your layout. A separate catering area keeps all the

behind the scenes activities, behind the scenes. The 4000-

square-foot Garden Area with its outdoor kitchen, tasting bar

and raised seating areas will be ideal for your ceremony and

reception as well. To keep your guest entertained Silver Horse

Winery has two bocce ball courts as well as two horseshoe pits.

Choosing Silver Horse Winery as your wedding facility will

make your wedding day truly one to remember!


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Reservations are now available to join the 20+members of the Rhone Rangers Paso Robles

Chapter for a day in Paso Robles Wine Country,

Sunday, February 17 at Robert Hall Winery. Join

some of Americas leading producers of Rhone vari-

etals as they explore what makes Paso Robles so

ideal for this extended grape family.

This is an opportunity for enthusiasts to interact

directly with the winemakers to learn more about

Rhone wines, said Jason Haas of Tablas Creek

Winery. We will be discussing the various Rhone

varietals being produced in Paso Robles, what

makes this area ideally suited to these wines, andwhere we, as winemakers, are going next.

The fun and information-rich day will include a

Rhone Essentials Seminar, Vintners Lunch and

Walk-around Tasting of more than 150 Rhone

wines produced in Paso Robles.

The Rhone Essentials Seminar offers the

opportunity to taste examples of the most impor-

tant single-varietal Rhone wines, including Viog-

nier, Roussanne, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre,

as well as an exploration of Rhone blends. At each

stage, participants will hear from the winemakers

and principals who have chosen the Rhone Ranger

route and helped give Paso Robles its new identity

as the Rhone Zone.

Directly following, seminar participants can join

the Rhone Rangers principals and winemakers a

informal Vintners Lunch prepared by Execu

Chef Jeffrey Scott. Producers will freely pass th

Rhone wines around the tables, offering

extended opportunity to interact and explore

range of Rhones produced in Paso Robles.

At the Walk-around Tasting, guests can t

Rhone wines from more than 20 Paso Robles Rh

Ranger wineries, including top single Rhone v

etals and the best in Rhone blends. For a comp

list of participating wineries, visit the website

www.rhonerangers.org/about/pasorobles.php.

The days events will take place at Robert H

Winery, just east of Paso Robles on Highway

Participation in the seminar and lunch will

limited to the first 100 RSVPs. The Walk-arouTasting can accommodate up to 250 attendees. Y

can reserve space or ask questions by em

([email protected]) or by calling Rob

Hall Winery at (805) 239-1616 x17.

Tickets for the seminar and lunch are just $

and participants receive free entry into the W

around Tasting. Enthusiasts who wish to attend

the Walk-around Tasting can do so for $20. Or

nizers expect both events to sell out, so early re

vations are strongly encouraged.

Reservations Available for Paso RobleRhone Rangers Experience, Feb. 17

What type of Rhone grapes are these? See pag

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Treat that special someone this Valentines Day to a truly unique

dining experience. On Thursday, February 14 at 7 p.m., enjoy an

elegant four-course meal prepared by Chef Andre Averseng of

Dining with Andre, perfectly paired with the award-winning winesof Donati Family Vineyard.

This event is extremely limited and one not to be missed. Cost

per couple is $120, inclusive of tax and gratuity. For Reservations or

more information, call Babbette at (805) 238-0676 or Christina at

(805) 227-4100.

On February 9th, 2007 the Donati Family Vineyard made its new

home at the former Mastantuono Winery in Templeton. On

Saturday, March 1st, Donati Family Vineyards will celebrate its one-

year anniversary from noon to 5 p.m. Come help them celebrate

this milestone event. Enjoy an afternoon of current and ne

released wines, sample exquisite food and wine pairings, taste wi

straight from the barrel, learn about how they blend wines, tour

upgraded winery facility and take advantage of special offers

Donati Family Vineyard wines. Cost is $15, $10 for Paesano C

members. For more information or to RSVP, call Mitch or Babb

at (805) 238-0676 or email [email protected]

RSVP by Thursday, February 21st.

Donati Family Vineyards is located at the intersection

Highway 46 West and Vineyard Drive in Templeton and is o

daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the web

at www.donatifamilyvineyard.com

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by Mark Storer

Wild Heart Winery is in pursuit of

perfection. Suzanne Burens, who

owns the winery along with

husband Jim, puts it succinctly in her poem,

Un Coeur Sauvage, A wild heart is restless,

for it can only rest with perfection. And in

their Los Olivos tasting room, Jim and

Suzanne pursue that artistic perfection while

pouring beautifully crafted boutique wines.

Located on Grand Avenue, a walk into

Wild Heart is a walk into aesthetics and

beauty. Tapestries adorn walls and Suzannes

hand-made jewelry occupies glass-topped

cases that also serve as the wine bar. Its

unique blend of art, craft and wine seem an

honest and obvious metaphor for the Burens

dream of Wild Heart itself. Focusing onblends that add up to outstanding flavor

profiles, Jim Burens has made it his job to be

sure that its flavor that moves the wine. Im

less concerned with the alcohol level or

whatever as long as the flavor is there, he

has said in the past.

Quality grapes from vineyards all over the

state have allowed the Burens the opportu-

nity to produce flavorful, fruit-forward

wines, including a 100% Napa Cab, that are

drinkable now and distinct enough to lay

down for a while. Since Wild Heart wines

are made from grapes all over California, the

flavor profiles are not limited to one terroir.

Reviews have been coming in from both

customers and critics and awards, too. Wild

Heart wines, like the name suggests, are

bold, flavorful and intense.

The tasting room, though, goes beyo

just a taste of Wild Hearts varietals

blends. Gourmet chocolates are also av

able and nothing compares to the combi

tion of tastes from a great glass of Caberne

Zinfandel with the right chocolate pairi

The Burens also create a feast for the sen

with great art hanging up and warm col

on the walls. During a typical day, Jim Bur

will monitor the wines he is pouring a

he has been known to replace bottles if th

have been out too long and it affects th

flavors. The pursuit of perfection is indee

demanding business.

With an eye toward much more, W

Heart produces about 3500 cases annua

But one gets the impression that it is not

quantity that is important for the Bure

Quality wines demand attention, craftsmship and preparation. They also demand

artists sensibility and a delicate touch. T

Wild Heart tasting room provides all of th

and much more.

Wild Heart Winrys tasting room

located at 2933-C Grand Avenue in

Olivos and is open daily from 11 a.m. t

p.m. For more information, call (805) 6

9339.

Preferred Tasting Room:

WILD HEARTWINERY

Jim &

Suzanne

Burens


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DOWNTOWN PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

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DAnbino Vineyards and Cellars, a winemaking operation in exis-

tence since 1996, has opened a tasting room at the historic train

station in downtown Paso Robles.

With just under 2,000 square feet of floor space, the DAnbinotasting room has easily become the largest in the downtown area. The

atmosphere is modern and relaxing. The rooms dcor features memo-

rabilia depicting the familys history of producing award-winning

music, as well as award-winning wine. With a couch and comfortable

chairs, a stage for live performances by the family band (illustrated on

their wine labels) and other notable artists, and always a friendly and

colorful group of family members on hand, the room seems to invite

guests to stay for a while and enjoy good wine, good music and good

company.

Tasting room manager Mike Rubino commented, After genera-

tions of making music for television and movies, and years of making

premium hand-crafted wine, our family is so excited to be able toshowcase our two greatest loves through our new tasting room.

DAnbino Vineyards and Cellars is an entirely family-owned and

operated producer of premium hand-crafted wines. DAnbino co-

founder and winemaker Carmine Rubino refers to his family as a fun-

loving group with a heritage of wine, music and togetherness.

Our mission, states Rubino, is to produce small lots of s

specific, hand-crafted, premium-quality wines. We strive to bl

wine with music, food and familyand to have fun doing it!

The DAnbino tasting room is located at 710 Pine Street historic train station in downtown Paso Robles. Tasting room ho

are Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

When you stop by, youre guaranteed to enjoy great wine, a relax

atmosphere and friendly peopleand if youre lucky you might

catch the family band rehearsing for their next gig.

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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 barfeatures 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

Grangers 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 ourlively tasting room.

Experience ouraward-winning

wines and musicmemorabilia.

710 Pine Street, Paso Robles805-227-6800

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11-6

DAnbino

Edward Sellers isa boutique winery

specializing in small lots

of handmade AmericanRhne-style winesfrom Paso Robles.

Our awarding winning wines reveal anelegant structure and an intense

fruit concentration distinctive of theirprogressive 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 guitarand a taste for

new world, artisan wine.

Each wine is craftedto express an elegant

balance of art and science thatwed love to share with you!

1307 Park St, Paso Robles (behind Keller William805-835-4304

Sunday & Monday 11-4Thursday through Saturday 11-8

Vihuela

TASTE WHAT DOWNTOWNHAS TO OFFER


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The 16 Far Out Wineries of Paso Robles are partnering with

Wellness Community of the Central Coast for a fundraiser to help

Hope and Support for people with cancer and their families with

Presidents Day Passport Weekend, February 15-18.

Sample award-winning wines and enjoy VIP treatment as you tra

through the Far Out Wine Country of Paso Robles. Activities plan

exclusively for Passport holders include complimentary wine tastin

each winery, special barrel tasting, winery tours, new releases, f

pairings and much more.

For your $25 donation you will receive a VIP Passport and a sta

at each winery you visit. After visiting eight tasting rooms you wil

entered into a final drawing for some terrific prizes! In addition ...

of the weekend sales will be donated to the Wellness Community!

Advance passports will be available at a discounted price

contacting Judy at Norman Vineyards (805) 237-0138.

A Sit-Down Seminar Featurin

Far Out Zinfandel and more!Calling all Zinfandel fans. This is your opportunity to taste wfrom all 16 Far Out Wineries in one great location and perhaps le

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

winemakers or proprietors will form a panel to present, seminar st

a wide range of Zinfandels at Calcareous Vineyards. Hear straight fr

the source the winemaking principals used in crafting and farm

your favorite varietal. Determine for yourself what styles you tend

favor and re-affirm why you just cant 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!

Presidents Day Passpor

Weekend at the Far Out

Wineries of Paso Robles

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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 ourwines in the B & E Saloon that

overlooks the vineyard.

Daily 11am-5pm10000 Creston Road, Paso Robles

805-238-4815www.bevineyard.com

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Friendly Peo pleOpen Daily 11-54295 Union Road805-237-8884

www.riosecowine.com

FALCON NEST

VINEYARD & WINERYFamily 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, pt,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 growCabernet 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 Robles

805-237-7959 | www.penmansprings.com

Visit some of the newest and most excitingwineries on Califonias Central Coast!


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Paul Hoover might describe himself first

and foremost as a farmer, but it is when he

takes his love for growing things and applies

it to the crafting of his award-winning winesfor Still Waters Vineyards that his true genius

is apparent. I consider myself first a wine

grower because Im passionate about agricul-

ture, but with winemaking I get to enjoy the

entire process, from growing the finest fruit to

seeing it to the end with the production of

great wine. I want to stay small because I feel

the hands-on approach allows you work with

the wine during the whole process and really put my signature and

touch on the wines. For example, its unusual for winery of my size to

make twelve different types of wine including five whites.

As a graduate of nearby Cal Poly, Paul initially took his degree inagriculture and entered the resort and restaurant business. The call of

the fields was strong, though and after a number of successful years in

that business, Paul and his wife Patricia followed their hearts and

bought a vineyard. The vineyard is located in an area with soils and

climate perfect for growing premium wine grapes. The ranch sits high

atop hills that slope gently from the north to the south, giving the

vines the perfect exposure to the summer sun as it rises and sets over

the El Pomar area. Light afternoon winds blow through the vines

providing good airflow through the canopy for proper ripening. As the

sun sets, the onshore winds flow from the Pacific Ocean cooling the

vineyard to night temperatures in the 50s. The 40-50 daily temper-

ature swings allow the fruit to cool at night, lengthening the ripening

process to intensify the flavor and allowing the seeds to mature,

providing proper tannin and flavors. All of these influences from

Mother Nature help create the perfect balance of Still Waters Vine-

yards estate wines. The setting is also perfect for people. If its a

glimpse of the magnificence of Califo

that you seek, the breathtaking panora

view of acres of lush vines and roll

golden hills available at Still Waters Vyards is second to none. This is truly a p

of unsurpassed beauty and many have ta

advantage of the setting for their weddi

and parties.

This is not your average tasting ro

either. Says Paul, My resort backgrou

drew me to this site because of the uni

opportunity to create both an indoor

outdoor setting for tasting room guests, which includes a picnic

underneath the 100-year-old olive grove from which we produce

gourmet Spanish olive oil. Tasting room manager and assistant w

maker, Kasey Justus, and her staff always provide a warm environmfor the guests. At Still Waters Vineyards you can truly taste, smell

witness the passion for growing things that has helped Paul

Patricia Hoover realize their dreams.

For more information call the vineyard at (805) 237-9231 or g

www.stillwatersvineyards.com.

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STILL WATERSVINEYARDS

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

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, CA805-238-2321 | www.chateaumargene.com

Enjoy the beauty of gentlyrolling hills in the

Paso Robles countrysideand discover some of thenewest and most excitingwineries on Californias

Central Coast.

CASS VINEYARDS

Visit us at our caf style tasting room and sample yourfavorite Rhne wines, paired with samples of select gourmetcheese, pte and specialty food. Our Chefs 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


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Eighth Annual World of Pinot Noir, March 7-8The Eighth Annual World of Pinot Noir, to be held March 7-8, at

the Cliffs Resort in Shell Beach, will include two days of in-depth

seminars, tastings, and Pinot Noir-inspired meals. More than 180

Pinot Noir producers from around the globe participate in this annualevent that historically sells out, attracting attendees world-wide.

Tickets are available at www.wopn.com.

Enthusiasm for the World of Pinot Noir continues to grow each

year, said John Niven, chairman of the 2008 World of Pinot Noir. Its

gratifying to see such interest among producers internationally to be

involved and to contribute their knowledge and expertise to this

event.

The World of Pinot Noir kicks off Friday, March 7, with tasting

seminars held at local winery locations. 2008 seminars include:

Pinot Noir Primer with John Haeger, author of North American

Pinot Noir

Exploring the AVAs of Oregons New World Burgundy panelistsinclude Michael Etzel, Beaux Freres; Ben Casteel, Bethel Height

Vineyard; Steve Doerner, Cristom Vineyards; Adam Campbell, Elk

Cove Vinyards; Lynn Penner-Ash, Penner-Ash Wine Cellars; a

Tony Soter, Soter Vineyards.

Are We Losing Our Regionality? moderated by Peter Neptune,

panelists include Grant Stanley, Quails Gate, BC; Tony RyndDomaine Serene, OR; Steven Rogstad, Cuvaison Estate Wines, C

Adam Lee, Siduri, CA; Christian Roguenant, Baileyana Winery, C

Evelyn Vidal, Kingston Family Vineyards, Chile; and Norm Y

Flying Goat Cellars, CA.

A Riedel Pinot Noir Stemware Focus & Food Pairing a World

Pinot Noir exclusive moderated by George Riedel panelists inclu

Dan Kosta, Kosta Brown, CA; and Melissa Burr, Stoller Vineyar

OR.

Latitudes & Longitudes A Global Perspective on Pinot Noi

moderated by Fred Dame, MS panelists include Mattias Gub

Switzerland; Andrew Hood, Tasmania; Ernst Loosen, Germa

Nick S. Mills, New Zealand; and Sergio Mottura, Italy. Old Clones/Old Vines vs New Clones/New Vines moderated

Patrick Comiskey, Wine & Spirits Magazine panelists inclu


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Myron Redford, Amity Vineyards, OR; Dan Goldfield, Dutton-Gold-

field, CA; Milla Handley, Handley Cellars, CA; Ken Bernards,

Ancien Wines, CA; Eric Hickey, Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, CA;

Nathan Kandler, Thomas Fogarty Winery & Vineyards, CA; and

Harry Pederson-Nedry, Chehalem, OR.

Iron Sommelier Challenge: Pinot Noir Two Ways moderated by

William Sherer, MS, Aureole, Las Vegas

Always a much anticipated event, the annual Burgundian tasting

will feature the wines of Domaine Jacques-Frdric Mugnier. Created

in 1863, this family estate is run from the Chteau of Chambolle-

Musigny. Viticulturist & winemaker Frdric Mugnier will join Allen

Meadows, editor of Burghound.com, to present the following wines:

NSG 1C Clos de la Marchale 2004, 2005, 2006; Chambolle-

Musigny 2001, 2003, 2004; and Musigny 2001, 2003, 2004.

On Friday, the signature Gala Dinner and Reception will feature

guest chef Bradley Ogden and his world-class team from Lark Cre

Restaurant Group. This food-and-wine experience will be hosted

participating vintners and sommeliers from across the county. T

Pinot Noir Focus Tasting on Friday, March 7, and the Pinot Noir

the Sea on Saturday, March 8, will include more than 180 winer

pouring their finest selections at the Cliffs Resort.

Concluding the World of Pinot Noir festivities, the Santa Barba

style Paule hosted by Au Bon Climat Winery features a line up

chefs from around the country. Ive had endless amounts of fun at

Paule events is New York, San Francisco and most of all,

Burgundy, explained event host, Jim Clendenen. Were trying

raise the bar to an equal level at the Santa Barbara-style Paule

conviviality, generosity and indulgence. Anyone that appreciates

pleasures of the table will revel in this festive closing event.

Sponsors of the Eighth Annual World of Pinot Noir include Rie

Crystal of America, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, Wine & Spirits Magzine, Acqua Panna, S. Pellegrino, The Cheese Shop Carmel, Cent

Coast Printing, SLO Wine Storage and Farm Credit West (Foundi

Sponsor).

For more information, updates, and registration, visit the webs

at www.worldofpinotnoir.com.

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The Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association presents aA Wine Fantasy in February wine tasting passport event on

Saturday, February 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by 14

award-winning Santa Ynez Valley wineries, this popular annual

event brings visitors from throughout the nation to sample the

fine wines of the Santa Ynez region. Passport guests will have the

opportunity to speak with vintners and winemakers, sample

premium Santa Ynez Valley wines, and enjoy complimentary hors

doeuvres throughout the day.

Tickets for the passport event are just $35 per person, which

includes tasting at all 14 wineries, hors doeuvres and a Wine

Country logo glass. Each of the participating wineries will also

honor free wine tasting on Sunday, February 10, when logo glassis presented. This added wine tasting opportunity provides a full

weekend of wine tasting for passport holders.Tickets will be sold through the SYV Wine Country off

until 5 p.m. on Friday, February 8. Passports will be availa

for purchase on the day of the event at Bridlewood Wine

Arthur Earl in Los Olivos and Lucas & Lewellen in Solva

For more information or passport order forms, call the Sa

Ynez Valley Wine Country Association at 1-800-563-3183

visit the Association website for a downloadable form

www.santaynezwinecountry.com

Participating wineries include: Alexander & Wayne, Art

Earl, Bridlewood Winery, Buttonwood Farm Winery, C

Cassara, Daniel Gehrs Wines, Lincourt, Lucas and Lewellen Vi

yard, Mandolina, Presidio Winery, Rideau Vineyard, Royal OWinery, Scott Cellars and Sunstone Vineyard and Winery.

Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association Present

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Its that time of year again! Mama Pats Inner Light Community

Gospel Choir is celebrating Black History Month with a rousing work-

shop and concert. Featured this year is the music of the King of

Gospel, Rev. James Cleveland. Anybody can participate in the work-

shop and learn to sing Gospel songs. It will be held Thursday and

Friday, February 7 and 8, at 7 p.m. at Unity Church, 227 E. Arrellaga

Street in Santa Barbara. The cost for the workshop is $35, which

includes concert participation. The dress rehearsal will be on Saturday,

February 9 at 10 a.m., and the concert will be held Saturday night,

February 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the beautiful Marjorie Luke Theatre, 721

E. Cota Street in Santa Barbara. Concert tickets are $15 and $12

(senior/youth) and will be available at the door. For more information,

visit www.luketheatre.org or www.innerlightchoir.com.

This Steven Roberts Gospel Music Workshop is for anyone who

has ever wanted to sing! There is no experience required and no audi-

tions just come with a desire to let loose and sing! Steven Robertswill teach by rote five to eight original songs (no music reading neces-

sary). Steven has been nominated twice for Grammy Awards and is

known throughout the industry as an outstanding and consistent

gospel writer. He has been asked to give his workshops all over the

U.S. and abroad, including Japan. One of the most touching places

Steven has taught his Workshop, called Celebration of the Spirit,

was for the families of the survivors of the 1995 Murrah Build

bombing in Oklahoma City.

The Steven Roberts Concert will feature arrangements in the w

range of gospel music and special guest vocalists Dauri Kennedy

Victor Hurtado.

Inner Light Community Gospel Choirs mission is Touching he

and lifting spirits, and they continue to share their music with

community. Come celebrate Black History Month at the Ann

Steven Roberts Gospel Music Workshop and Concert. For more in

mation about the choir, call (805) 729-1159.

Steven Roberts Gospel Music Workshop & Conce

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