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Recently, a friend of mine admitted that he knows nothing

about wine or what makes one wine better than another. He was

clearly frustrated that he could not communicate exactly what it

is he likes or dislikes in a wine. When he tastes something that

he does find appealing, the only descriptive word he can conjure

up is "smooth."

I explained that learning to appreciate fine wine is a process

that can take years. The good news is that it involves tasting a

great number of wines. Unfortunately for him, he simply didn't

drink wine often enough to build a mental database of wines

and their flavor profiles to draw comparisons among wines.The first requirement of a fine wine is to be true to the grape

varietal and a key aspect in the appreciation of fine wine is

learning to identify the characteristic flavors and components in

the popular varietals--the individual fruit flavors, level of

sweetness, acidity, or tannin. Over time, you learn what to

expect from a Cabernet Sauvignon versus a Pinot Noir, for

example. And evaluating how they all play out on your palate is

part of this step.

Once you get comfortable with identifying varietal flavors

and components, teach yourself to think about the wine's

individual personality, or style. When tasting, keep in mind

contrasting descriptions like these; balanced or unbalanced

components, lingering finish or short finish, powerful or

bland, lively or dull, complex or one-dimensional, elegant o

plain, and dont forget,--smooth or coarse. Ask yourself if an

of these words describe the wines style, or think of some of

your own.

Then store your experience in your wine memory bank. Thnext time you taste a Cabernet Sauvignon, for example, think

back to your impressions of previous tastings of Cabernets. Is

your general impression better, worse, or the same as most oth

Cabernets that you've tasted.

To some, the steps of learning, confirming, and comparing

may seem difficult, but it really is easier than it appears. If you

taste with focus and frequency, you will eventually become m

discriminating in your wine opinions and more eloquent than

my good friend who finds his favorite wines to always be

smooth.

How do I learn to appreciate fine wine?

i N T e l l i G e N C e F o r T h e W i N e C o N s U m e r

by Len Napolitano

Len Napolitano lives in San Luis Obispo County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,

Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequent co

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Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.

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Driving through wine country right now, asharvest is reaching its peak, gives your nose just

as many interesting things as your eyes. One of

my favorite post-workday joys is cruising past

wineries at night with the top down, smelling

the fermentations sweetly giving way to wines

ready for barrels. Or not. I also enjoy that the

decisions being made about so many thousands

and thousands of gallons of wine arent mine to

make as when the grapes come in, those

winemakers have to make decisions about oak

usage and logistics almost from the start, and

there are lots of choices awaiting.

For whites, the decisions come down to the

degree, if any, of oak influence. Many white

varieties do not benefit from oak exposure, and

even neutral barrels (barrels used long enough

that oak tannin is no longer perceptible in wines

stored therein) can cause a stylistic miscue since

barrels play host to Oenococcus oeni, the bacteria responsible for

malic-to-lactic acid conversion. Unless extraordinary and expensive

precautions are taken, most winemakers would combine separate lots

of filtered oaked and unoaked whites to arrive at a blend with the

desired level of oak influence rather than hoping to arrive at an idealmiddle through chance in the barrel.

Red wines, though, present a bit of a different set of options. Oak

is useful throughout the production process, so some folks will be

using toasted or untoasted oak shavings at the crusher to alleviate any

underripe green aromatics or flavor compounfrom methoxypyrazines, which contribute cigar

tobacco at low levels and green pepper or grassy

herb-y notes at higher levels. Winemakers can

ferment in barrels either by removing the heads

and punching down into upright barrels or

through reassembling the barrels and using a

rotation system to keep the cap wet by spinning

They can use larger puncheons to give more

subtle, rounder notes to the wine without givi

as oaky a presence liquid volume to surface

area matters a lot.

Post-pressing, most reds are aged either in

barrel or in tanks with some kind of oak adjunc

inserted; as with barrel options so go the adunc

winemakers have choices that range from oak

source (American, French, Hungarian and

beyond), to toast level, to toasted or untoasted

heads in barrels, and a slew of options for creati

oak effects sans barrels including beans, cubes, spirals, blocks,

sticks-in-chains to fit into barrel bungholes and staves of various

shapes and sizes for tank inserts. Think back to your first visit to a

big toystore as a kid; now picture an adult kid and you know how

winemakers feel about their oak options. Its great to have choicesbut there are lots of decisions to make. Photo courtesy of Castoro Ce

To Oak or Not to Oak: So Many Decisions

Josh Stein has been in the Napa wine business for a decade, and, in addition to being owner/

winemaker of the Stein Family Wine Group, which produces a nationally and internationally distribute

portfolio of wine brands and donates 5% of its sales to the children of wineworkers in the form of colleg

scholarships and support funds, he regularly consults for wineries and organizations throughout the No

Bay and Coast via their subsidiary, Discrete Wine Support Services. With the other hours of his life, he

teaches all levels of developmental writing, college composition and American Literature at Fairfields

Solano College.

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The Gallery at Vina Robles nowshowcases the nature-inspired works ofSwiss sculptor Simona Bellini andCalifornia watercolorist and architectTom di Santo. The show will run

through the end of the year.Titled Stagioni, meaning seasons

in Switzerlands Italian speakingCanton of Ticino where both artistsreside part of the year, the exhibitcelebrates nature and expressescommon bonds between Californiaand Switzerland. The artists explainthat there is a strong connection between the two regions as both sharea geographic diversity; are oriented around bodies of water; embracemodernism; and produce quality wine and cheese.

Just like Swiss-owned Vina RobWinery, Bellini and di Santo celebthese parallels and combine them ia unique experience. The commtraits come to life in Bellinis pit-fi

ceramic sculptures that resemobjects such as rocks, cocoons aseaweed. Meanwhile, many of Santos watercolors depict birbutterflies and seasons with a slighabstract flair.

To further forge the CalifornSwiss connection, Bellini and di Sa

will have a concurrent exhibit in the Galleria Mosaico, the oldcontinuously running gallery in the Canton of Ticino, in Switzerlthrough November 17, 2012.

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OPOLO VINEYARDS

ON THE COVER

Discovering Opolo Vineyards is to uncover a place where thpassion to create an unforgettable experience and offer

outstanding customer service is equally important as crafting

wines that continually sell out and are now being savored by

thousands of wine lovers all over the United States.

The team at Opolo Vineyards the name is from a sassy ros

made on the Dalmatian Coast, a nod to co-owner Rick Quinns

Serbian heritage are warm, passionate and down-to-earth. Th

strive to take the snobbiness out of wine tasting. Intimidation

unheard of and the tasting room feels a bit like home.

On the weekends, the barbecue is going full-tilt, cranking o

Opolos famous Cevapcici, a special Yugoslav sausage or pizzasfrom the wood-fire pizza oven, made from scratch; all paired w

their fabulous wines. Hospitality is key here, and everyone tho

oughly enjoys a good time.

On a hilltop that commands a striking view of the surround

hills, a huge tent is erected each fall for the Harvest Festival. Its

unforgettable event. The air is filled with the succulent aroma o

whole roasted lamb, taste buds come alive to the nuances of

Opolo wines, and the adventurous take off their shoes, roll up

their pant legs and have a go at crushing grapes I Love Lucy st

The dedication to customer service at Opolo Vineyards is

equally reflected in their wines.Nearly all of Opolo wines are estate vintages, meaning that t

are vinted from grapes grown by the winery. The central operat

comprises 98 rolling west side acres in as idyllic a setting as the

beautiful Paso Robles area offers. The climate here owes a great

debt to the nearby Pacific Ocean. The cooling effect of the mari

layer accounts for temperature swings the diurnal range tha

can be as great as 50 degrees from afternoon highs to morning

lows. The sudden drop in temperature at night preserves the

balance of natural acids in the grape. The result is well-balance

appealing wines.

Generally about 10 degrees warmer than the west side vine-yards, Opolo also grows wine grapes on 200 east side acres in

Paso. The contrast in climate and soil between their east side an

west side vineyards enables Opolo to produce 30 different win

growing each variety of grapes within the environment it desire

With varieties from each vineyard in Paso Robles they are

provided grapes that exhibit the finest characteristics of the terr

in which theyre grown.

Opolo Vineyards features an exceptional lineup of single var

etals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Petit

Verdot and many others, as well as stellar signature blends.

OPOLO VINEYARDS

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This family-owned brewery started by Jim and Jaime Dietenhofer

of Los Olivos, has been life-long dream in the making. Harnessingtheir Bavarian heritage the Dietenhofers wanted to create a craft

brewery in the Santa Ynez Valley that focused on creating the highestquality beer and help add to a growing hop culture in the CentralCoast.

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

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

golds in a very short period of time (open since 2010).In addition to selling beer in draft and bottles on the open market,

Figueroa Mountain Brewery has a tap room that puts the patrons a

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

that was made in the same room and epitomizes freshness. An expe-rience that includes live music on Fridays, and a complete food andwine list.

Beer lovers may also enjoy the Fig Mtn Beer truck complete withtaps on the side ready to pour. The truck can be seen at a large list

of events throughout the Central Coast. Stay tuned towww.figmtnbrew.com for more information, or follow them on Face-book: Figueroa Mountain Brewing for the latest news and updates.

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The winerys owner, Robert L. Hall, had many years of experience in the hospitality sector prioacquiring the Hall Ranch in Paso Robles. After planting his vineyards he put all of his energy andknowledge to work to create a winery and hospitality center that would welcome guests. The

smallest of details can make a huge difference when it comes to entertaining. I wanted to create awarm and beautiful place in Paso Robles that people would visit time and time again. I had

envisioned a facility that would be suited for formal weddings, casual BBQs and everydaycelebrations.

The winery produces all of the traditional California varietals and blends that thrive in PasoRobles including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Additionvarietals produced include Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Orange Muscat, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah

and Vintage Port made from the traditional Portuguese grapes. According to winemaker, Don BradAfter 12 years of working with fruit from the same vineyards, weve developed a consistent housestyle thats elegant, food friendly, balanced, and age worthy.

While the grand hospitality center and the large portfolio of wine, that received stop accoladesmay lead the average visitor to think Robert Hall is a large corporation with many investors, the

winery is actually still owned by Robert L. Hall and run like a family business. Angela Ruberto,Robert Halls granddaughter, has recently joined the winery as General Manager to continue thefamily tradition.

As a graduate of San Jose State University, Angela has a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering w

a concentration in water sciences. A native of Minnesota, Angela moved to California for school, fattending Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo before transferring to San Jose State. While in collegeAngela was an officer of Chi Epsilon, The Civil Engineering Honor Society, and received the Char

W. Davidson Scholarship, the highest academic scholarship awarded in civil engineering.With her academic training behind her, she is now learning all aspects of the family business

including: hospitality, vineyards & winery operations, and national sales. Angela has embraced th

new challenges with enthusiasm. Although you may find her in the tasting room, or have theopportunity to say hello at one of the winery events, chances are Angela will be off travelling the

country to help promote and grow the Robert Hall brand.Angela has immersed herself in the world of wine and is looking forward to working alongside

her grandfather. Hes so dynamic and has done so much in his career Im thrilled with the

opportunity to learn from someone I have so much respect for, Angela said.

ROBERT HALL WINERY

opn dly 10 .. t 5 p..3443 mll rd (ff hwy 46 et), P rbl

btllwny.c | (805) 239-1616

ROBERT HALL WINERYA Family Adventure

Angela Ruberto, Robert Halls

granddaughter, recently joined

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One pretty reliable way to find out just how good the food at alocal restaurant is, is to ask somebody in the restaurant business. Ask

a bartender, a waiter, anyone in fact, what they think of Mamas

meatballs in San Luis Obispo and their lips begin to quiver, their eyes

roll towards the heavens, they sigh; that is how good Mamas

Meatball is.

Set in a small courtyard off of one of the towns main streets, in a

place called the Old Creamery, Mamas Meatball is actually divided in

two. On the right is the take-out where people line up to get their

orders of meatballs and more. To the left, fronted by a huge-trunked

tree and a water fountain, is the intimate restaurant with its mural of

the Mediterranean across the

back.Meatballs aside, the

restaurant, under owner and

chef Nicola Allegretta, offers a

wide range of authentic Italian

dishes, many of them now

available in smaller sizes as

well, a bow to the economy

and his customers wishes.

Among them are half a dozen

soups, a long list of salads

(including grilled salmon and a

refreshing pear and

gorgonzola), some

wonderful antipasto

choices, both hot and

cold paninis (including,

of course, one made

with meatballs), more

pasta dishes than there

is space here to share

(though the Ravioli di

Pollo all Vodka homemade ravioli

filled with chicken

and served in a vodka

sauce cannot go

unmentioned).

There is also a

heady selection of meat and fish dishes as well as any number of

traditional and specialty pizzas (now available in two sizes) and som

far too-tempting desserts.

Mamas Meatball currently has two locations. The original is in th

Old Creamery plaza at 570 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, (805)

544-0861. Mamas Meatball is also available for your convenience inthe south county at 325 Pier Avenue by the entrance of the Pismo

Beach Dunes, (805) 473-2383. Hours of operation are Tuesday to

Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 10 p.m., closed o

Mondays.

You can order online at www.mamasmeatball.com.

And, dont forget they deliver!

They also have very popular catering services, which work with

groups (including weddings) of every type and size. Call for details

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CELLAR 360BY Kim mUrPhY-roDriGUes

As you travel through the rolling hills and plains of eastern Paso

Robles, one of the first sights visitors are greeted with, is the welcomi

entrance to Cellar 360. Set in the midst of its expansive vineyards, th

Cellar 360 Tasting Room (formerly Meridian Vineyards) in Paso Robl

is a prime destination for wine enthusiasts seeking out a variety of

wines from multiple wine appellations. With its vast views of endless

vineyards, the drive up to the winery from the highway leads you to

picturesque setting that begs you to linger and enjoy your visit.

The winery is a favorite stop for both large and small group visits,

with its garden paths of fragrant, native plants greeting you and lead

to a shaded patio complete with bistro tables, perfect for a picnic. Th

tasting room has a selection of deli items, including artisan cheese,

which pair nicely with their wine. The tasting room also features a

collection of wine accessories and gift items, perfect for any occasionWine tasting at Cellar 360 is a treat for your senses, with the men

offering several options to choose from, including a Best of Californ

offering. The menu includes a travel through Californias wine region

with a showing of the AVAs most well-known varietals, including a

Gewrztraminer from Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma, Beringers Cabern

Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from TAZ in Santa Barbara

County and a Petite Sirah from Greg Norman in Paso Robles. For th

seeking a Reserve Tasting, Cellar 360 has a selective menu of four

wines. This menu includes a Reserve Chardonnay from Chateau St.

Jean, a limited production Pinot Noir by TAZ from the Fiddlestix

Vineyard in the Santa Rita Hills and a Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepagefrom Sonoma County. All tasting experiences may be paired with a

cheese selection for an additional fee, with the tasting fee waived wit

purchase of two bottles.

The Cellar 360 wine clubs give you access to notable wines from

both California and Australia. Club options include the popular

California Discovery Club, featuring wines from premier wine region

in California, the Global Explorer Club for those seeking adventure i

exploring new wines, and the Reserve Club with a focus on the fines

reserve and limited-production wines from Cellar 360s most

prestigious wine estates. All wine club members receive compliment

tasting of the Best of California menu at the Cellar 360 location, aswell as at the California partner wineries. In addition, club member

benefits include discounts on wine, food and merchandise purchase

and invitations to exclusive club member-only events.

Looking for a location to host your private event? Cellar 360 is the

perfect venue for weddings and bridal showers, and can also

accommodate corporate events.

The Cellar 360 experience is a delightful wine journey, all in one

convenient location that is perfect for an excursion to Californias sce

Central Coast. To quote the winerys motto, Live A Little and discov

the vast collection of Cellar 360 wines.

CELLAR 360

opn Fdy-sundy 10 .. t 5 p..7000 hgwy 46 et, P rbl

(805) 226-7133 l www.cll360.c


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EBERLE WINERYopn dly 10 .. t 5 p.. wnt10 ..t 6 p.. u

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3810 hgwy 46 e, P rbl Ca 93446(805) 238-9607 | www.blwny.c

GARY EBERLE

Eberle WineryBY raChel eCKerTSo what does Gary Eberle do? Just about everything!

Gary Eberle, the driving force behind Eberle Winery, has been creat

wines for more than 35 years and all the while accumulating accolade

and awards. Eberle Winery is one of the highest award-winning winer

in the U.S and Gary Eberle has been questioned, written about and tal

about locally, nationally and internationally. What else can be said abo

this man? One thing seems pretty obvious; Gary will continue to do

what Gary does.

When he arrived in Paso Robles in the early 1970s, it was a city tha

was treading water. Paso Robles, originally created as an agricultural

community, was really struggling. One third of the buildings downtow

were closed around the city park, grain farming was going down and t

almond, walnut and sugar beet industries were leaving. Cattle farming

was the only mainstay and if it had not been for the grapes, the outloo

for Paso Robles was pretty dire.

With Garys arrival, he founded the Estrella River Winery in 1973

(which later became Meridian Vineyards) and in 1983, Eberle opened

doors to his own Eberle Winery. Active in the community, he became

of the co-founders of the Paso Robles AVA and the PRWCA as well as

huge promoter of the region. He is lovingly dubbed the Godfather of

Paso Robles and is credited with being the pioneer of the local wine

industry. His connection with Paso Robles keeps him tightly in tune w

the goings on of the industry as well as the local landscape.Recently chosen as the September 2012 Roblan of the Month, Eber

knows that wine is good for Paso and Paso is good for wine. He

believes, even after 40 years of making wine in Paso Robles and more

than 200 wineries in the appellation, there is still more growth ahead.

People now knowhigh end wines, he says, and in the next coupl

decades a much broader portion of the population will choose Paso fo

fine wines.

When not greeting visitors in his tasting room, Gary likes to cook.

(Gary is also the founding father of the annual Paso Robles Rotary

Winemakers Cook-Off.) He loves creating soups and stews, paella an

pasta dishes for friends, but may be best known for his complimentary

tri-tip, baby back ribs and duck sausage barbecues that he hosts at thewinery several weekends each year.

What else does he want to do? Whats left on the bucket list? Whe

asked what he hasnt had a chance to do you yet, he jokingly says that

has never had a chance to turn down a date with Charlize Theron. He

has always wanted to go to New Zealand but hasnt made it yet. In 201

however, he is crossing off one of the items on his bucket list and

journeying to Czechoslovakia and Romania. Next fall, hes also hosting

three-week cruise to Ireland, Scotland, Iceland, Greenland and Canad

With all that Gary does, he says what hed really like to do is travel

more for leisure, less for work, and spend more time in his hometown

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50% first vintage since 2006; 45% have own vineyard/grapes;

62% have no tasting room; 70% favor SyrahForty-eight artisan garagiste winemakers are set to pour at the

Second Annual Garagiste Festival, the first and only festival dedicated

to promoting artisan garagiste winemakers, held November 8th

through 11th in Paso Robles. The Garagiste Festival showcases high-

quality, cutting-edge, small-production wineries or garagistes that

produce fewer than 1,200 cases a year. With an estimated nearly 200

garagiste winemakers in the Paso Robles/Santa Ynez region alone,

and an estimated 3,000+ nationwide, the Garagiste Festival surveyed

the winemakers pouring at this years festival to paint a picture of

these underground winemakers who, arguably, are making some of

the best, most exciting and most innovative wines in the world.

A year and a half ago, few people were aware of the garagiste

movement, but that is changing rapidly. We know that the wines that

come from these small-lot winemakers are extraordinary, but what

many dont know is the degree to which these mavericks are willing

to experiment and how hard their passion drives them to work, said

Garagiste Festival Co-founder Douglas Minnick. This data paints a

picture of innovative and hard-working winemakers, experimenting

with multiple varietals. Many do not have tasting rooms and support

their passion with a second job, but one thing they all have in

common is that they make the wines theyre passionate about, not

what the media says are popular especially since theyre the ones

who have to sell it. Literally ninety percent of them are their ownbosses and have no employees.

New Vintages

Nearly half of the garagistes made their first vintage in the last six

years and, on average, make 3-4 wines per vintage, allowing them

room to experiment while keeping the quality high and the amount

they make manageable. While a quarter of them own their own

vineyards and craft 100% estate wines (selling the rest of their grapes

to other wineries), the bulk of garagistes prefer to mix and match,

finding the grapes and land that suits the style of wine they want to

make. Thirty percent own no land and cherry-pick their vineyard

sites. The other 45% have their own parcel, but use additionalvineyard sites that give them the varietals they perhaps can't grow in

their location, but are a must-have in their winemaking process.

Where to Taste?

The reason these wines are so hard to find is not because the

quantity is limited, which is partially to blame, but because 62%

operate without a tasting room of their own. Its not a tough choice:

use cash flow to make great wine or have a pretty building? Most,

however, are happy to meet up with customers by appointment.

Given the hands-on nature of winemaking at this level, its no

surprise that 80% of owners serve as the winemaker as well. If that

job wasnt demanding enough, 40% of these hardworking artisans

have a second job. And, although it stands to reason that becausethey all want to be making wine full-time they would charge a lot

their wines, they dont. Given the high quality and low availability

these small-lot garagiste wines, price-points are a relative bargain: t

average white bottle is priced between $18 and $25 and the averag

red is $28-$38. These are cult wines at prices that wont break the

bank of budget-conscious oenophiles looking to find the next roc

star winemakers.

The 2012 Garagiste Festival comprises four days of tastings,

winemaker seminars and events during Garagiste Festival weekend

November 8-11 in Paso Robles. Named one of the Top Nine

Incredible Epicurean Vacations in the world by ABC News, the no

profit festival benefits the Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture Program.For tickets and the full festival line-up go online to

californiagaragistes.com. To be alerted for breaking news

about additional Garagiste events or to learn more about

The Garagiste Festival, and to get the latest event info, sign-up

for The Dirt at garagistefestival.com/sign-up. Or, follow them

on Twitter (@PasoGaragiste) and Facebook

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The Opening Concert of the 2012 Paderewski Festival in Paso

Robles will take place on Thursday, November 8 at Vina RoblesWinery featuring Caf Musique, known for their unique musical

kaleidoscope of classical, swing, gypsy, folk and tango music. Hailing

from the Central Coast of California, Caf Musiques members areBrynn Albanese, violin and vocals; Piper Heisig, percussion andvocals; Duane Inglish, accordion; Fred Murray, bass and Craig

Nuttycombe, guitar and vocals. No host wine reception and exhibit

viewing starts at 6 p.m., with music to follow at 7 p.m. Tickets are$10 per person.

Kinga Augustyn and Efi HackmeyPolish-born violinist Kinga Augustyn and Israeli-born pianist Efi

Hackmey will give a master class for local pianists and finalists of the

Paderewski Youth Piano Competition on Friday, November 9 from

2-4 p.m. at California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo.

Admission is free.Cass Winery in Paso Robles will once again host the Festival's

Friday evening event, this year featuring Music & Magic with Igor

Lipinski, an up-and-coming concert pianist and award-winningmagician from Poland. Wine reception starts at 6 p.m. with concert in

the Cass Barrel Room following at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person

and include a glass of wine.

On Saturday, November 10 at 10 a.m., Park Cinemas will host aspecial screening of the romantic tale Moonlight Sonata, a 1937 film

featuring exquisite piano solos performed by Paderewski. Admission

is free.

Also on Saturday, November 10 at 12:30 p.m. a new bronzemonument of Ignacy Jan Paderewski will be unveiled in the Paso

Robles City Park. All are invited to welcome home this honorary PasoRoblan.

Winners of the 2012 Paderewski Youth Piano Competition will be

featured in a recital at the historic Paso Robles Inn Ballroom on

Saturday, November 10 at 4 p.m. Emerging talents from San Luis

Obispo County will again compete with young entrants fromMonterey and Santa Barbara Counties for the privilege of appearing at

this year's Festival and participating in the Youth Exchange in Poland.

Admission is free.

The 2012 Paderewski Festival Gala Concert will feature highly-acclaimed violinist Kinga Augustyn and her recital partner, pianist Hackmey. Their all-Polish program at the Paso Robles Inn Ballroomon Saturday, November 10 at 8 p.m. will include a program of viol

and piano music by Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Karol Szymanowski anHenryk Wieniawski. Epoch Estate Wines and Cass Winery will howine reception at 7:30 p.m. As in the past few years, the Festival GConcert caps the annual Paso Robles Elegant Evening, a popularevent among residents and merchants in the city's Downtown. GalaConcert general admission tickets are $25 per person, $15 forseniors, and free for students under 18.

The 2012 Paderewski Festival will close on Sunday, November

at Halter Ranch Winery with a Guest Lecture at 11:00 a.m. by MareZebrowski, Director of the Polish Music Center at the University ofSouthern California and Artistic Director of the Paderewski FestivaPaso Robles, followed by a Recital by the Exchange Program Stude

from Poland Marcin Krysa (20), Ula Barnas (17) and RobertMaciejowski (14) and then lunch. Tickets are $30 per person,including lunch with wine.

In addition to the above listed concerts and events, the PioneerMuseum and Carnegie Library in Paso Robles will have ongoingexhibits and displays of Paderewski memorabilia for Festival goers enjoy.

The Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles is a non-profit organizatthat sponsors an annual series of concerts featuring internationallyacclaimed artists, the Paderewski Youth Piano Competition andExchange Program. For further information and schedule of 2012Paderewski Festival events, see the website,

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November at Castoro CellarsNovember Art Exhibit: Jack Johnson - Oil, Watercolor, Gouache

Enjoy this art exhibit in the Castoro Cellars Event Gallery

the whole month of November. Jack Johnson is a professional

artist, former conceptual artist and was a feature film art

producer for major motion pictures for many years. He hails

from Indianapolis and his award winning art is heavily

influenced by his roots.

Saturday November 10, 7:30pm. CD Release Concert: Martin Paris

Join Martin at Castoro as he celebrates the release of hisbrand new CD with a concert! Set in the intimate venue of our

Event Gallery, this concert will feature the latest creative works

of one of our favorite local artists. CDs will be available for

purchase for $10. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Wine will be

available for purchase in the tasting room. Tickets are available

for purchase by calling 1-888-DAM-FINE or by visiting

www.castorocellars.com. Seating is limited.

For information visit the website at www.castorocellars.com

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The North County Humane Society is hosting

Pours4Purrs Wine Weekend, November 16, 17

and 18. Participating wineries will be donating a

portion of their proceeds to NCHS all weekend

long.Pick up a Purrs-port from a participating

winery or print one out at www.slonchs.org.

Wineries will stamp your Purrs-port to verify

your visit. Receive three stamps and drop off your

Purrs-port at the last winery visited to be

entered into a drawing of exciting prizes.

(Drawing will be held two weeks after the

Pours4Purrs event.)

Participating wineries include Bianchi Winery,

Carina Cellars, Cass Winery, Castoro Cellars,

Changala Winery, Croad Vineyards, Dunning

Vineyards Estate Winery, Ecluse Wines,

HammerSky Vineyards, J. Lohr Vineyards &

Wines, Kaleidos, Kenneth Volk Vineyards,

Mitchella Vineyard & Winery, PasoPort Wine

Company, Pipestone Vineyards, Ranchita Canyon

Vineyard, Red Soles Winery, RiverStar Vineyards,

Shadow Run Vineyard & Winery, Stacked Stone

Cellars, SummerWood Winery & Inn,Vino+Therapy Studio and Vista Del Rey Vineyards

North County Humane Society Cat Adoption CenterThe North County Humane Society is a

division of Action for Animals Rights (AFAR),

founded in 1977. They are a no-kill cat adoption

center/ shelter. The mission is to reduce pet

overpopulation and to promote responsible pet

ownership through spay/neuter and trap, neuter

and release programs; provide shelter, care and

socialization opportunities for domestic cats

awaiting permanent homes; and advocate for the

welfare and humane treatment of all animals

through education efforts in local communities.

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Summerwood estate is a welcoming landmark for travelers venturing west on Highw

46. With its white picket fence and grand lawn peppered with native trees, the

Summerwood Winery & Inn beckons guests to drop by for a relaxing stay complete

with an epicurean experience paired with Summerwood wines. Owned by the Fuka

family of Japan, the Summerwood estate is named after the Fukae familys eldest son,

Natsuki, whose name means Summerwood in Japanese.

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SIERRA MADRE VINEYARDSThe Crown Jewel of Santa MariaBY miChael CerviN

The Sierra Madre Vineyard has been one of the crown jewels of vineyards of the Santa Maria Valley in

Santa Barbara County for over three decades. Santa Barbaras finest winemakers have long prized Sierra

Madre Pinot Noir for its earthy, mineral and spicy characteristics not to mention its long aging potential,

and many wineries have used Sierra Madres fruit for their own bottlings. That tells you something right

there. After all, there are a lot of places to get your hands on prime Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes; it

just that everyone wants these.

This historic vineyard has stayed the test of time simply because the fruit grows healthy and happy

here, says Allyson Noland of Sierra Madres Visitors Program. The ocean breeze, coastal fog, warmafternoons, and well drained soils culminate into providing the vines with exactly what they need to crea

rich, ripe and balanced fruit. Taste the wines and you taste the vineyard, the soils, and the valley, she say

The property was first planted in 1971 and was originally owned by Robert Mondavi but was sold to

owner Doug Circle in 2003. Since then Circle has embarked on a quest to make the finest Pinot Noir

possible. Located just three miles east of Santa Maria its one of the coolest vineyards in the valley and is t

closest to the ocean of any Santa Maria vineyard. But to make the best wines you need the most iconic

Pinot Noir producer on the Central Coast, and those winemaking duties fell to the retired Lane Tanner

who became Sierra Madre Vineyards winemaker in early 2012. I get to work with arguably the best Pin

Noir and Chardonnay grapes in the Santa Maria Valley, she says. I feel like I have come home to my firs

love. Having worked with many quality Central Coast vineyards over the years, Tanner has a special pla

in her heart for Sierra Madre since her first harvest of these grapes actually dates back to 1984. Sierra

Madre Vineyard has always been my favorite, she says, and Im thrilled to be back working with this

extraordinary piece of land. This is my dream job.

But it was strawberries that first drew Doug Circles interest in the property, not grapes, since he was a

agriculture farmer specializing is strawberry production. But Circle also understood that the sandy-loam

soils would have excellent drainage for grapevines. This 165-acre coastal valley property is well-suited to

both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as the cold Pacific air blankets the vineyard on summer afternoons,

naturally moderating the heat and slowing down the ripening in the grapes. This allows for extended ha

time so that the berry flavors concentrate while retaining crisp, fresh acidity. Sierra Madres portfolio of

wine includes Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and the gold standard of red wines, Pinot Noir. Awar

regularly come in including Silver at 2011 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition for the 2008 Pinot

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Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, and 92 points from the International Wine Review.

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As you arrive at Lincourt Vineyards, the iconic windmill that alsograces each of their wine labels will greet you as you enter the oldcraftsman-style farmhouse that now serves as their tasting room. Thebeautiful property and intimate tasting room offers visitors asampling of the California wine lifestyle.

Lincourt Vineyards is part of the Foley Family Wines portfolio,which includes Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery and FirestoneVineyard in the Santa Barbara County area, EOS Estate Winery inPaso Robles, Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery and Chalk Hill Wineryin Sonoma County, Merus and Kuleto Estate in Napa Valley andThree Rivers Winery in the state of Washington. This diverseportfolio is a benefit to those that join the Lincourt Wine Club astheir tasting privileges extend to these sister wineries.

Winemaker Leslie Mead Renaud


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LOS OLIVOSWine Tasting in

The Winter Pass November 1 through January 31, 2013Cooler days, crisp nights green hilltops and holiday lights

and of course, delicious wine thats what youll find this

winter in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. And theres no better

way to enjoy wine tasting at the Valleys premier boutique

wineries than with the SYV Wine Country Winter Pass.

The Winter Pass allows you to take a self-guided tour of the

14 wineries. Your pass may be used one time at each tasting

room. With The Winter Pass, youll receive one wine tasting at

each of the Association tasting rooms. For example, you may

wish to visit three wineries on November 10, return on

November 18 and enjoy two more tastings. You may want to tastethrough the holidays and do six tastings between December 19th

and 20th. You get the idea. Taste whenever youd like! Your pass

will expire when all 14 tastings have been used, or on January

31, 2013 whichever occurs first. Simply choose the dates youd

like to visit there are no blackout dates, and reservations are

not required.

Most of the tasting rooms are open seven days a week, but a

few have more restricted hours. Additionally, holiday hours and

closures will vary amongst the wineries. Their operating hours

are listed on your Winter Pass or check each members website.

Food is not provided at the wineries, although some do offer

snacks or sweets for sale. It is strongly recommend that you makeplans to enjoy lunch at one of the valley restaurants, or bring or

purchase a picnic lunch to enjoy at one of the wineries. Check

out the Association map for wineries with picnic facilities

Santa Ynez Valley is the perfect setting for a long weekend

filled with natural beauty and, of course, extraordinary wines.

Plan a day, a weekend, an entire vacation and take this

opportunity to become more familiar with some of your favorite

local wineries as you speak with vintners and winemakers.

Enjoy Wine Country hospitality with a stay in a local inn, abe sure to check out the talents of the local chefs who prepare

regional cuisine, with locally raised ingredients.

There is a wide range of hotels, motels, inns and bed and

breakfasts mainly in Buellton and Solvang, but there are also

places to stay in Los Olivos and Santa Ynez.

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

addition to wine tasting. Visit the Carriage museum in Santa

Ynez, take a nature hike at Lake Cachuma, ride a glider over th

entire valley, snack on an abelskiver as you stroll Solvangs sho

browse the art galleries in Los Olivos or simply enjoy the view

Buelltons River Park. All that, and more and great wine!

Mark your calendars: Wine Fantasy in February

Wine Fantasy is a four-day event during the President s Day

Valentines Day holiday weekend. During this passport event,

many of the winemakers are present to talk about their wines a

many will be pouring their reserve and estate wines. A logo gla

is included and on Saturday, food is served in all of the tasting

rooms. It is a lively, fun filled event that will sell out. Tickets w

be on sale beginning December 1, 2012.

For tickets or more information about Santa Ynez Valley, vis

the website at www.santaynezwinecountry.com.

open daily 11:30-5:00

2356 alamo pintado avenue, los olivos

805-478-9412 | www.williamjamescellars.com

Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Sangiovese,Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc

WilliamJamesCellars

Wine Tasting this Winter in Santa Ynez Valley


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Discover Oceanic TerroirBy Kim Murphy-Rodrigues

The stunning Santa Barbara coastline has a new jewel in its treasure

chest with the recent opening of the Conway Family Wines Deep Sea

Tasting Room on Stearns Wharf. Located at the gateway to the Central

Coast wine region, the light-filled, spacious upstairs tasting room has

a distinct contemporary feel, with an expansive tasting bar. The

inviting setting features an artisan crafted table, seats and benches

constructed by the Conway brothers out of transformed French oak

wine barrels. Visitors can enjoy a glass of wine out on the venues deck,

which reveals a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara

Harbor, Channel Islands and Riviera, with a glimpse of passing sealions and pelicans. Open daily, the tasting menu features an expansive selection

award-winning wines from the Conway Family Wine portfo

including the acclaimed Rancho Arroyo Grande Mourvdre an

Deep Sea Chardonnay from the iconic Bien Nacido Vineyard. T

tasting room hosts regular events such as a weekly happy hour, w

a food and wine series planned for the winter months. The locat

offers a spectacular setting for parties, with the space available

private event rental.

The Conway family of Santa Barbara welcome visitors to sam

their Deep Sea wines, which strive to capture the maritime influen

present in Californias most prominent coastal vineyards. The winorigins include estates composed of ancient sea beds, prominent w

seashell fossils. The Conway Family Wines seashell logo is reminisc

of this oceanic terroir and represents their commitment to craft

quality wines.

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means wine, of course. Blend the twotogether and you get Carivints.

The winerys labels are all beautiful paint-ings of rescued animals and other wildlifeand contain stories about each animal on the

back label. Profits from sales, as well as fund-raising events, are donated to various groups

such as Shadows Fund, Return To Freedomand other non-profit groups. Theyve raisedthousands of dollars and continue to push

forward with more programs this spring.But dont let the beautiful labels and char-

itable aspects fool you; the wine is definitelythe focus here. They are a bit different in thatthey aim to produce great wine without

regard to recurring varietals i.e. they maynot produce 100% Syrah every year, but

whatever blends they come up with willalways be top-notch. For instance, the

current selection includes a gold medal-

winning blend of Barbera and Tempranillothat has aromas of strawberry Jolly Rancher,

pine/cedar, plum and bubble gum, with justa touch of black pepper. When asked about

this unconventional blend winemaker Fleet

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special discounts and sales all day. Discover Solvangs unique stores

and boutiques. Delight in a divine culinary experience and take

advantage of the Third Wednesday specials offered by participating

restaurants, bakeries and sweet shops.

Shop at the world famous Solvang Farmers Market beginning at

2:30 p.m. where youll find local and organic produce, meats,

herbs, cheeses, jams, honey, flowers and a myriad of other items to

tempt your senses.

Enjoy the Solvang Wine Experience on the Solvang Wine Walk

Have fun and discover some new favorite wines served at the

wine bars and tasting rooms of the Solvang Wine Experience!

The Solvang Third Wednesday Wine Walk takes place from 3 to

7 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month, year round, rain or

shine! Tickets are $20, (cash only please) includes a premium wine

glass, a map and a choice of tasting at any five of the participating

wine establishments. Tickets are sold at The Olive House at 1661

Mission Drive, Sort This Out Cellars at 1636 Copenhagen Drive,

and Wandering Dog Wine Bar at 1539-C Mission Drive. Guests

must be 21 or over to participate in the wine walk.

Participating wine establishments include Tastes of the Valleys,Carivintas, Mandolina, Dascomb Cellars, Lions Peak Winery,

Lucas & Lewellen, Sort This Out Cellars, The Olive House and

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Alapay Cellars Winemaker Dinner

7-10p, $70, w ww.pyc.c, 805-595-2632

CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA & MORRO BAY

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Fishermen & Farmers Market in Morro Bay

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Harmony Cellars Winemaker Dinner

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NOVEMBER 17

Cayucos Wine & Food Festival

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PASO ROBLES

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Pinot Noir Blending Seminar

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Artisan Pantry Release Party

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NOVEMBER 10

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NOVEMBER 10

Club 9 Pick Up Party

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NOVEMBER 10

Winemaker Dinner at Windows on the Water

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NOVEMBER 10

Chocolate Festival at Vina Robles

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CD Release Party with Martin Paris

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2nd Annual Garagiste Festival

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NOVEMBER 10, 30

Blending Party at

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NOVEMBER 11

Garagiste Festival: So You Want to

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NOVEMBER 11

Barrel Aging Seminar and Tasting

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NOVEMBER 11

Picture Perfect Sunday at Still Water Vineyards

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NOVEMBER 16

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