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LAETITIAESTATE WINERY

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CALIFORNIAWINE FESTIVAL

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ROTTAWINERY

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CENTRAL COASTWINE CLASSIC

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EBERLEWINERY

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ON THE COvER

Summer is here at last, and what better place to enjoy the Central Coasts beautiweather than with a glass of wine at Chamisal Vineyards ? The Edna Valley is knowfor its mild, pleasant climate all year round, but its always especially delightful in tsummer months.

Just in time for summer, Chamisal is introducing a new place to enjoy their win the gorgeous new back patio! Featuring custom furniture produced locally by Sv

Hammer of Benchmark Woodwork, the patio will be a popular place to relax andtaste the wines of Chamisal during the warmer months. Made from redwood andstainless steel, the sleek new furniture provides guests with plenty of seating to enjbreathtaking views of Chamisals historic estate vineyard. Reservations for this greanew venue will be accepted for Wine Club members, while the seating will be firstcome, first-served for other guests. Soon, wine will be available by the glass for youenjoy and the patio will host after-hours events in the near future.

Currently, Chamisal is featuring their 2009 Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir ithe Tasting Room. Keep an eye out for their summer specials! Throughout the

summer, they will offer special Reserve Tastings, which include some rare limitedreleases, during the week as well as on the weekend.

Summer time at Chamisal Vineyards also means its time for the annual Concert

the Vineyard. This year, it will be held on Saturday, July 14th, from 1 to 4 p.m. DaCurcio of the local band Still Time will perform, along with special guests Bare FeeTickets are available for purchase pre-sale or at the door for $25, with proceedsdonated to the San Luis Obispo County Food Bank. Additionally, Porters Gourmeon the Go food truck and Leo Leo Gelato will be in attendance, selling their deliciselections, with a portion of their profits also benefitting the food bank. The price oyour ticket includes one glass or tasting flight of wine, but if youre still thirsty, youin luck additional wine will be available for purchase. The event will take place athe winery at 7767 Orcutt Road, in the vineyard, so please remember to bring foldchairs, blankets and/or umbrellas.

With its exciting events, historic estate vineyard and delicious wines, Chamisal

Vineyards is a wonderful place to have some fun in the sun this summer.

CHAMISAL VINEYARDS

opn Dy 10 .. t 5 p..7525 ocutt rd, sn lu obp

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New Wines from Clos SolnePassionate about viticulture,

Guillaume dreamed of

exploiting the riches of Paso

Robles unique terroir and

climate, using his French

experience, creativity and ideas

to create his own wines. The

French winemaker moved to

Paso Robles with his wife in

2006 and established Clos Solne brand in 2007.

The production of Clos Solne wines is growing. With Guillaumes

passion (bordering on madness) for nursing the vineyard, crafting

new blends and creating new wines, they have added four exciting

new wines to the 2012 offering for a total of seven wines: one ros,

two whites, three reds and an exciting new dessert wine.

The 2012 offering will be split into two releases. Just released wasa 2011 ros (La Rose), a 2011 white (Essence de Roussanne), a 2010

red Rhne blend (Harmonie) and a 2010 dessert wine (Sweet

Clmentine).

The fall release will include a new 2011 white (LOr Blanc) and

two 2010 reds (Hommage nos Pairs and LInsolent).

Clos Solne produces a limited amount of wine that sells out

quickly, sign up on their website

www.clossolene.com to receive their newsletter

and be among the first to know when they are

available for purchase. You will also be notified of

news from the winery, the latest reviews.

Clos Solene Winery, owned by Guillaume andSolene Fabre, is located in the west side of Paso

Robles. Private tastings are available by

appointment. For more information, call (805)

296 0478, email [email protected].

Guillaume

Fabre


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CASTORO CELLARSBY BreTTe aNN WomaCk

Castoro Cellars is a name many wine drinkers, both local to the Paso Robles areand around the country, are likely to be familiar with. Castoro has a reputation fo

making dam fine wine, hinting the meaning of the Italian word, castoro beave

Owner, Neils Udsen has been known as Beaver for much of his life which gave

inspiration to the winerys name and wine labels. Many of Castoros fans might be

surprised to know that the winery is still owned and run by Neils and his wife, Be

or Bimmer, who founded the winery in 1983. Neils continues to oversee the

winemaking, and is ever evolving with industry standards, keeping Castoro on th

forefront of the wine business today.

While the state-of-the-art winery is located in San Miguel, Castoro Cellars tast

room is located just off of Highway 46 on the Westside of Paso Robles. The entran

from Bethel Road leads to plenty of shaded parking. A beautiful garden welcomesguests to the outdoor picnic area directly outside of the tasting room.

The vineyard surrounding the hospitality center is planted with head trained

Zinfandel, organically farmed and used for the Castoro Cellars Cobble Creek

Zinfandel. The picnic area is uniquely protected from the sun by cork trees!

Guests, including families and four-legged friends, are encouraged to picnic and t

wines outside. Inside, the tasting room has a Mediterranean style and offers plent

space for busy weekends. The walls are lined with thoughtful merchandise and

artwork.

The tasting menu is one of the most diverse in the county, featuring up to 16

wines with varietals from Gewrztraminer to Petit Verdot and everything in betwe

CASTORO CELLARS

opn dy f 10 .. t 5:30 p..1315 Nth Bth rd

Tptn, Ca 93465

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Much of these wines are made from Castoros estate vineyards. 100acres of these estate vineyards are organically farmed boasting a

CCOF certification and SIP certified. Guests are able to taste up to

three wines a gratis and for only $3 guests taste a total of seven

wines. Tasting fees are refunded with any purchase. The wines are

already quite reasonably priced, but when purchasing six at a

time, customers receive a 10% discount; 15% off for 12 bottles.

Castoro is known for their concerts in the summertime. Castoro

Cellars hosts Lazy Locals concerts each month for which

admission is free! For more information on the winery, tasting

room and special events, visit castorocellars.com

Experience great entertainment at Castoro Cellars, including excellent paidand ree concerts, proessional art shows and a Neighborhood Block Party!

July 2012 - Art Exhibit Double Showing: Etty Klinger and Julie Dunn

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CELLAR360 PASO ROBLEThe Full ViewBY miCHael CerviN

Its one thing to visit a small mom-and-pop winery with a few wine

and quite another to visit Cellar360 Paso Robles which has access to

dozens of different wineries from across the globe to give your palette

essence, a world tour.

Formerly the Meridian Vineyards winery, chances are you have

already driven by the new iteration. A long straight road deviates from

Highway 46 East out to Cellar360 Paso Robles. The drive is flanked b

vineyards on both sides in full bloom directing you up a slight incline

and toward the tasting room door. The views from the parking lot and

around the main entrance are a virtual sea of vines looking off to the v

hills of Paso Robles. There are plenty of bistro-style picnic tables out f(so bring a picnic if you like to lounge) shaded by a canopy of large

mature blue oak trees. Alongside of the various meandering paths,

fanning out from the main walkway, are beautifully manicured garden

which include plants like Russian sage, Japanese barberry, lemon verb

and French lavender. There is also a lush lawn outside with rose trees

looking out to a beautiful pond. And, it is here where many guests sp

their time, and where some discover the perfect spot for a wedding o

larger gathering. Cellar360 Paso Robles specializes in weddings and th

event venues are perfect for a wine country wedding with plenty of sp

to choose from in a beautiful stunning Central Coast setting; that

CELLAR360 PASO ROBLES

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quintessential wine country vibe both rustic and sophisticated. Thats

the benefit of this unique, mature property.

Inside the tasting room a long narrow tasting bar is offset by high

ceilings, creating a spacious feel with lots of natural light, and plenty

of gift items from cookbooks to clothing to pre-made gift baskets.

There are also views down to the barrel storage area.

Cellar360 Paso Robles offers multiple tasting options. You can

choose to focus on Paso Robles via their standard tasting which

includes five different local wines. Or, you can expand your palate

via their reserve tasting from wineries including heavy hitters from

the Napa Valley like Stags Leap, Beringer and Chateau Souverain.

The reserve tasting is five wines. To add complexity to these choices,

Cellar360 Paso Robles also offers either a wine and cheese pairing or

a wine and chocolate paring. Theres an additional fee for this but

you get to keep the cutting board the cheese and/or chocolates are

served on.

This is what truly sets Cellar360 Paso Robles apart from

traditional tasting rooms; there is a breadth and diversity you canfind no where else. And, with various wine clubs available,

Cellar360 Paso Robles fulfills all the best of California wines, but

also wine from across the globe, giving you immense choice for your

wine tasting experience. Cellar360 Paso Robles really captures what

people love most about the Paso Robles region; there is an

uncomplicated attitude in a breathtaking setting; there is friendly,

service-oriented professionals, and the ability to customize your

tasting as you see fit. This new approach satisfies everyone from a

connoisseur to a wine newbie. If you plan on visiting with a group of

your friends, they do require reservations for 10 or more people.


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WINERY fEATURE

LAETITIA ESTATE

453 ltt vnyd D, ay Gnd, Ca 93420(805) 481-1772, 1-888-809-viNe

www.lttWn.c

LAETITIA ESTATE

Unity of Purpose from Field to CellarA longstanding partnership between a winemakerand ineyard manager produces phenomenal results

In wine, as in life, the best things take time. Such is the story behind the pnership that produces Laetitia Estate Vineyard & Winerys consistently extraordinwines. President and Winemaker, Eric Hickey, and VP of Vineyard Operations, LBozzano, have cultivated a longstanding collaboration that carries Laetitia withrough from first leaf to the last bottle on the line.

Beginning with his hands-on training in Laetitias cellar over twenty years Eric Hickey has had ample time to discover what works best for the quality of estates venerated brand. Staying eye-to-eye with Lino is the most important par

my job, he says, because the interplay between us is what ultimately determithe wines quality. Everything done in the cellar starts with what we do out in vineyard.

As a third-generation farmer, Lino Bozzano intimately understands how evnuance in the field impacts the final product. There is tremendous diversity in small area, from the soils to the meso-climates, says Lino. It's the perfect venueunderstanding what the site means to the wines. Having started with Laetiti2004, Linos intimate knowledge of the 600+/-acre estate includes the clonal prerties, soil types and varietal composition of any given row of vines. This is partilarly important for Pinot Noir, which makes up the backbone of Laetitias progra

While its impossible to name any one facet of the terroir that makes Laetitia PiNoir great, Lino and Eric point to the vineyards soils as essential to their win


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complexity and breadth of style. Rolling hills comprised of volcanic

pumice, sedimentary shale and rich, alluvial soils contribute different

characteristics to each of the 57 Pinot Noir blocks. Notes of cola and

earthy spice (volcanic soils) or bright, red fruit (alluvial) are comple-

mented and augmented by carefully made clonal selections such as

667 (dark berries), 2A (sarsaparilla) and 115 (juicy red fruit).

It is the unity of purpose between Lino and Eric synergy with the

land, the fruit, and with each other that makes Laetitia the respected

house it is today. Its partly the beauty of having consistency on the

team, says Eric, but its also the beauty of estate production. We

know our property and our fruit like the back of our hand. Sure,

there are surprises from year to year. But in the end, no one knows

better how to work with our vines than me and Lino because weve

been doing it for so many years.

Since 1982, the Laetitia Estate Vineyard & Winery has produced

elegant wines that champion the exceptional character and diversity

of the Arroyo Grande Valley AVA. Originally founded by an estab-

lished French Champagne house, the Laetitia estate carries on in the

longstanding traditions of Burgundy and Champagne with a focus on

small-lot Pinot Noir and sparkling wines. Valuing legacy, balance,

innovation and sustainable practices from harvest to glass, the

Laetitia team works meticulously from vintage to vintage to ensure

that every bottle of Laetitia wine is as expressive as the land from

which it originates.




ROTTA WINERYHistory, Hospitality and Fine WineBY lisa PreTTY

As the only remaining family owned original winery in San Luis Obisp

County, you can be guaranteed that a visit to the Rotta Winery tasting room

will be filled with history. The charming tasting room, located in Templeton

open daily and the friendly staff is always eager to welcome guests and shar

few stories of days gone by.

Rotta Winery was founded in 1908 by the Rotta Family and Rottas

grandson, Mike Giubbini, has brought the rustic and historic winery back t

life. In 1990, Giubbini replanted the old family vineyard with mostly head

pruned Zinfandel. He remembers happy days working in the vineyard with

grandparents as a child and wanted everything head pruned and dry farme

following the traditional growing techniques of his grandfather.

We want the Rotta wines to reflect the high quality of our old vines

reflect the unique nature of our soils, said Mark Caporale. Along with

partner, Mark Caporale, Giubbini specializes in premium red and white

wines as well as distinct dessert wines. In addition to the estate-grown

fruit, the winery sources grapes from local vineyards. Caporale is a stron

believer in the potential of the Paso area, and particularly the Templeto

ROTTA WINERYopn dy 10:30 .. t 5:30 p..

250 Wny rd, Tptn(805) 237-0510 | ttwny.c

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region where his ancestors farmed.The tasting room offers a wide selection of wines for sampling.

With the warm weather, the refreshing Vermentino and Chardonnay

are likely the best place to start. Then perhaps sample some of their

newly released wines including the 2009 Primitivo, 2006 Petit

Verdot, 2009 Estate Zinfandel Port and 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon.

Due to the limed production, the Primitivo and Petit Verdot are

available exclusively in the tasting room and to club members.

The tasting will likely conclude with one of the wines that has

received a great deal of attention, along with several gold medals

the non-vintage Black Monukka dessert wine. The dessert wine is

aged for an extended period of time in small oak barrels to develop a

rich lingering flavor. The wine smells like brandy and tastes likecrme brule in a bottle. Rotta Winery is the exclusive producer of

this rare, sweet dessert wine.

In addition to daily tastings at the historic winery site, Rotta

Winery will also be pouring at Castoro Winery, Saturday July 7th

from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., during the 46 West Wineries Block Party.

Rotta wines may be tasted along with 13 other member wineries in a

casual mini-wine festival atmosphere. The event includes a catered

meal and live music for $35 per person. Tickets are available online

at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/238261 or by calling Castoro

Cellars at 1-888-DAM-FINE.

This family-owned brewery started by Jim and Jaime Dietenhoof Los Olivos, has been life-long dream in the making. Harnessi

their Bavarian heritage the Dietenhofers wanted to create a cr

brewery in the Santa Ynez Valley that focused on creating the highquality beer and help add to a growing hop culture in the Cen

Coast.Utilizing the skill sets from award-winning head brewer A.J. S

and his brew team, Figueroa Mountain Brewing has been able

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

golds in a very short period of time (open since 2010).

In addition to selling beer in draft and bottles on the open markFigueroa Mountain Brewery has a tap room that puts the patron

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

that was made in the same room and epitomizes freshness. An exrience that includes live music on Fridays, and a complete food awine list.

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

of events throughout the Central Coast. Stay tuned

www.figmtnbrew.com for more information, or follow them on Fabook: Figueroa Mountain Brewing for the latest news and update

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EBERLE WINERYBY BreTTe aNN WomaCk

Gary Eberle is considered to be one of the most significant

pioneers of the Paso Robles wine region. After he operated his fam

business, Estrella River Winery, for almost ten years and co-founde

the Paso Robles Appellation in 1980, Gary proudly opened the do

to his own venture, Eberle Winery, in 1983.

Today, Eberle wines are highly acclaimed and these award winn

can be sampled at the winery in its extremely popular tasting room

Eberle Winery and Tasting Room are located on Highway 46 East,

just five miles from downtown Paso Robles. Eberle is known for i

warm and inviting atmosphere and the rumor is not a myth. The

tasting room, which offers a complimentary flight of wine, is open

extended hours during the summer from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tours of the famous Eberle Wine Caves, also complimentary,

begin at 10:30 a.m. and continue throughout the day on every hal

hour until 5 p.m. Upon arrival, guests are first greeted by a bronze

sculpture of a boar. Eberle is the German word for small boar an

this theme is stamped on each bottle of Eberle wine. The sculpture

which is the 93rd replica of the original bronze Porcellino cast by

Tacca in 1620, is surrounded by a fountain. At Eberle, guests toss

coins into the fountain for luck and all the money collected is

EBERLE WINERY

opn dy f 10 .. t 6 p..3810 Hghwy 46 e, P rb, Ca 93446(805) 238-9607 | www.bwny.c

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Gary Eberle

with Marsanne

and Roussanne

donated to local childrens charities.

On occasion, more animated greeters are present Cabernet

and Roussanne the standard poodles, guide guests into the tastingroom. Friendly hosts welcome wine tasters to a long bar, which has

the ability to accommodate several groups at once. Thoughtfully

selected wine country gifts are displayed throughout the rest of the

room. Although it is rare that the tasting room is quiet, the gracious

winery hosts never miss a beat and each guest is personally

attended to.

In addition to traditional wine tasting, gift shopping and cave

tours, Eberle Winery offers other unique experiences on the property.

The most apparent is the abundant outdoor picnic areas which

surround the tasting room. Guests can bring their own picnic, or

Eberle can cater a gourmet lunch with only a two-day notice. These

gourmet lunches are prepared by Cahoots Catering and can be

enjoyed alongside Eberle wines on the deck just outside the tasting

room.

For more inquisitive minds, and palates, Eberle presents a VIP

Tour & Tasting. The tour takes guests around the property and down

into the Eberle Wine Cave where the Director of Education presents

a reserve wine tasting, alongside gourmet bites, and fascinating

history about Gary Eberle and the Paso Robles wine region. Wine

Spectator describes the experience as, one of the best tours on the

Central Coast. The VIP Tour & Tasting is $25 per person and

reservations can be made by emailing [email protected].


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Now in its ninth year, the California Wine Festivals three days of

wine events are scheduled for July 19-21, in picturesque Santa

Barbara.

Were expecting another great festival this year, Director DonFritzen said. Our new Orange County California Wine Festival was a

solid hit this year and we expect the same here in our original homebase where weve always enjoyed tremendous support.

Organizers are expecting a wide variety of wineries from everywine region in California to pour at the prestigious three days ofevents, plus regional microbreweries, and even vodka and tequila

tasting exhibitors. Were also working hard to attract the best localand regional restaurants and gourmet food purveyors from around

the country, Fritzen said. Of course, live musical entertainment hasbeen lined up at all three events to provide an exciting sound track tothis outdoor extravaganza.

Emily Kaufmann, the growing companys new Vice President ofFestival Operations agrees with Fritzens vision of a bright future,

Were beginning to attract some national sponsorships along withmore significant wineries and gourmet food purveyors. Our brand

has stood the test of time, and weve always maintained the higheststandard of wine, food and fun entertainment, giving our guests morefor their dollar.

Elite wineries, gourmet food manufacturers, top restaurants andespecially event sponsors recognize the value they receive from

marketing to CWFs high profile clientele in an environment ofprestigious wines, foods and lots of sun and fun. Kaufmann

concluded, Tickets are going on sale sooner than ever before this yearas demand seems to continue to rise for California Wine Festivalsblend of quality wines and gourmet foods, presented in a one-of-a-

kind California setting. Better buy early and take advantage of ourearly bird prices, as we expect to sell out again, Kaufmann warned.

Old Spanish Nights Wine Tasting Thursday, July 19, 6:30-9pmA celebration of wines, foods and music true to Santa Barbaras

Spanish roots. The historic De La Guerra Adobe Courtyard, site of the

original Spanish fiestas in downtown Santa Barbara, will provide th

perfect setting for this exciting evening of wine and food festivities

large contingent of California and Spanish wineries will showcase

their world-class wines accompanied by a spicy array of appetizers

from top local restaurants. Colorful Flamenco dancers, accompani

by blazing guitars and hot Latin sounds will keep everyone calienthroughout the event.

Sunset Rare & Resere Wine Tasting friday, July 20, 6:30-9pmLimited to just 500 lucky ticketholders, this is the toughest tick

in town! Californias best winemakers dust off their rare and reserv

level bottles in a wine-lovers fantasy night of sipping the good stu

Some wines being poured are impossible to buy (no longer in

distribution). Some are proprietors reserves or end-of-vintage wine

A sparkling Champagne reception greets guests who will then be

treated to Napa trophy Cabs, rare bottles from Sonoma, the high

Sierras, Californias Central Coast, Santa Barbara Countys best and

more. Top chefs from Santa Barbaras most popular restaurants wilprepare amazing hot and cold gourmet appetizers while live jazz

keeps things super cool. The charming old-world carousel at Chas

Palm Park Plaza provides the backdrop for this romantic summer

night under the stars.

Beachside food & Wine fest Saturday, July 21, 11:30am-4pmThis ever-popular wine event will hit Santa Barbaras sun-splash

beachside location for a day of sun, sea, wine, food and music.

Literally hundreds of premium California wines are served up alon

with the best of the regional microbreweries, local top chefs and fo

purveyors and vendors of all things related to wine. Tickets are

available on the festival website, www.californiawinefestival.com o

local wine shop, the Arlington Box. A silent auction of fine wines,exotic super-sized-wine bottles including dozens of magnums,

double magnums and even a few Jeroboams and special luxury

trips will raise money for Foodbank of Santa Barbara. For more

information and tickets, go to www.californiawinefestival.com.

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SILVER HORSE

WINERY

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Come talk with the winemaker, enjoy the wines,and just relax in our open country setting.

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P L E A S A N T VA L L E YWelcome to

Friday Fte is a monthly event held in the Silver Horse Winery

Gardens from 5 to 8 p.m. On July 20, winemaker, Stephen Kroener,

and his staff will prepare gourmet fare for you to enjoy while

listening to great music and tasting fantastic wines. Fte Fridays are a

great way to start off your weekend with a bang! Bring your lawn

chairs, your friends and your appetite.

Admission is $10 and includes 10 tastings. Wines by the glass and

bottle will be for sale. For more information, contact Stephen

Kroener at (805) 467-9463 or via email at [email protected].

The relaxing country setting offers some of the best views in the

area with rolling vineyards as far as the eye can see. This family

owned winery welcomes guests to enjoy the wines, the views andsome good old fashioned hospitality. To encourage people to relax

and linger awhile, the Kroeners added a number of picnic areas, a

bocce ball court, horse shoe pit, wood-burning pizza oven and an

event center for weddings and other special celebrations.

Inside the elegant hacienda-style tasting room, visitors have the

opportunity to try the French Bordeaux and Spanish varietal wines

created by winemaker Steve Kroener. Steve creates food-friendly

wines that are age-worthy and varietally correct. On the tasting list

you will find Albarino, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Petite Sirah,

Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Along with the stand-alone

varietals, Steve produces unique blends such as their very popular

The Big Easy, The Main Thing and Tomori. The majority of thewines produced at the winery are from the 80-acre estate vineyard.

The vineyard consists of 40 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon,

Grenache, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Tempranillo. These six

varieties grow exceptionally well in the warm, dry climate which is

common around the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail. Silver Horse crafts

small lot wines from this estate vineyard; at times the vineyard can

produce less than one ton of fruit per acre.

Silver Horse Winery is located on the winerys estate vineyard o

the east side of Paso Robles at 2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel. Fomore information, call (805) 467-WINE (9463) or visit

www.silverhorse.com.

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WINE COUNTRY DINING

By Allison LeinePaso Robles Inn Steakhouse has been a favorite place for locals and

visitors for more than 50 years, but their history dates even furtherback.

Sitting on top of natural sulfur springs, the El Paso de Robles Hotelwas opened in 1891. Built in the Victorian style, the hotel stood as afortress in the small town of Paso Robles and was the destination of theday. But, the golden era of the El Paso de Robles Hotel and Hot Springscame to an end after a major fire in 1940 burned down everythingexcept the Grand Ballroom.

The Paso Robles Inn was reopened in 1942 as a modern bungalow-style hotel with surrounding gardens. While the inn was rich in Paso

history, it did not maintain its landmark status until the Martin familybought the property in 1999 and restored it to its original beauty,including the original Grand Ballroom. Despite losing one building inthe 2003 earthquake, the property currently offers 30 deluxe spa hotelrooms and six two-bedroom suites, all with mineral spring tubs in therooms.

With an outdoor patio and fire-pit tables overlooking the gardens,

Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse, which was remodeled last fall, is a clasteakhouse with a modern twist. Offering a diverse menu, the resrant has access to great resources, including seafood, produce from Santa Maria Valley and other artisan products. The chefs regularlyto the farmers market to buy ingredients for the recently revised famfriendly menu which offers more options for the budget-conscivisitor. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, some of the popular disare the halibut soft tacos, the pulled pork sandwich and the Sa

Maria-style BBQ. The wine list features an extensive selectionCentral Coast wines. In partnership with Tobin James Winery, tfeature a Westside Zinfandel which is served directly from stainless stanks into a decanter.

Check out Prime Rib Wednesday where you can get a 10-oz prrib with potato of choice and mixed green salad for $19.95 or a prrib sandwich and potato for $12.95. And, if you stop at the Paso RoSteakhouse after a day of wine tasting in the area, you will rececomplimentary corkage on your first bottle of any San Luis ObiCounty wine.

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The 2012 Twenty-Eighth Annual Central CoastWine Classic will be held from July 12th through15th, in Avila Beach, Shell Beach and San Simeon.The theme for 2012 is A Celebration the

Remarkable Wine and Cuisine of the Central Coastof California and the Napa Valley, with many of theactivities taking place in and around Avila Beach.

Activities include a Barrel Tasting, a Reserve

Tasting, various symposia on specific wine types,such as Paso Robles Red Rhne Varietals, SantaBarbara County Pinot Noir and Napa ValleyCabernet Sauvignon, as well as a special tasting of

Roederer Estate Sparkling Wine. An OutdoorWinery Dinner Dance at the Avila Beach Resortfeatures the cuisine of Chef Meghan Loring and the

exhilarating music of the Red Skunk Jipzee SwingBand. The Annual Black-Tie Dinner at Hearst Castle,

features Central Coast Chefs Laurent Grangien ofBistro Laurent in Paso Robles, Kurt Grasing fromGrasings in Carmel, Michael Hutchings fromMichaels Catering in Santa Barbara, Ian McPhee of

McPhees Grill in Templeton, Frank Ostini from TheHitching Post in Buellton and James Sly from Slysin Carpinteria, and the exciting Rare & Fine Wine& Lifestyle Auction, featuring an array of fine wines

and unique lifestyle excursions in California, theUnited States and around the world.

Over the Twenty-Seven Year History of theCentral Coast Wine Classic, it has been recognized

as one of the top charity wine auctions in America.The full Schedule of Activities may be seen by atwww.centralcoastwineclassic.org. Information and

reservations may be obtained by calling(805) 544-1285, or by emailing [email protected].

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Paso Robles Wine Country Will Come TogetherAugust 18 to Raise a Paddle or Local Charities

The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance

announced that the Wine Country Auctionwill take place on Saturday, August 18th at

Summerwood Winery & Inn. This

announcement comes after the successful

completion of the 30th Annual Paso Robles

Wine Festival, which up until 2012 featured

the Wine Country Auction as an exclusive

dinner. The separation of the Wine Country

Auction from Wine Festival weekend allows

wineries, restaurants and guests to participate

more actively in the auction.

The 2012 Wine Country Auction is

scheduled to take place from 10:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. under the trees at Summerwood

Winery & Inn, hosting approximately 300

guests. The event will kick off with an hour of

walk-around wine tasting by Paso Robles Wine

Countrys world renowned winemakers. A

four-course gourmet brunch will be prepared

by the regions finest chefs, showcasing a

seasonal farm-to-table menu.

A spectacular live auction benefitting San

Luis Obispo County charities follows where

guests bid on a range of sought-after lifestyle

and wine country items including signed, large

format bottles, exclusive wine country

getaways and luxurious international

excursions. The Wine Country Auction allows

guests and the Paso Robles wine industry to

come together for a fabulous time and a great

cause. Tickets for this event are $250.

In 2011 the Paso Robles Wine Country

Alliance Foundation raised over $80,000,

which was gifted to 13 local non-profit

charities who support healthcare, education

and community service, said Jennifer Porter,Executive Director of the Paso Robles Wine

Country Alliance. We are looking forward to

the change in format as we believe it will create

new opportunities for raising additional funds

for organizations like The Boys and Girls Club

of North San Luis Obispo County, The

Wellness Community of Californias Central

Coast, North County Womens Shelter &

Resource Center, and the Paso Robles Library

Foundation.

At the August 18, 2012 Wine Country

Auction, Paso Robles Wine Country will strive

to top the $80,000 raised last year, introduce

new, high-end wine enthusiasts to Paso Robles

and create a benchmark for future auction

events in Paso Robles.

The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance

represents wineries, growers and businesses in

Paso Robles Wine Country. Centrally loca

between San Francisco and Los Angeles, al

Californias Central Coast, Paso Robles W

Country is Californias fastest growing w

region. It encompasses more than 26,0

vineyard acres and more than 200 winer

For more information, visit the website

www.pasowine.com

Paso Robles 2012 Wine Country Auction, August 18

Central Coast Lavender Festival, July 14The Paso Robles Main Street Association and the Central Coast Lavender Grower

Association invites you to the 4th annual summer celebration of the lavender season

Lavender Festival Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Downtown Paso Roble

City Park.

Visit the lavender farmers who come together in the Paso Robles City Park. Grower

share their techniques for cultivating, drying and using lavender, and visitors experienc

the perfume and beauty of this captivating herb. See dozens of varieties, while enjoying th

July sunshine, sweet lavender treats in our Lavender Garden, and the aromatic abundancof the distillation of essential oils.

More than 100 booths featuring arts, crafts, lavender, food, music and more will b

featured in the Paso Robles Downtown City Park. Admission is free and there is free parking

throughout downtown. The festival has grown beyond our expectations and is a fun wa

to celebrate this miracle plant, says Lila Avery-Fuson, Chairperson and owner of Centra

Coast Lavender Farm.

For more information or a vendor application (Visa/MC/Discover), contact Paso Roble

Main Street Association at (805) 238-4103, or visit www.pasoroblesdowntown.com, unde

COMING EVENTS or www.centralcoastlavenderfestival.com.

Auctioneer Todd Ventura interviews Paso Robles winemaker icon, Kenneth Volk as they

introduce the next lot at the Paso Robles Wine Country Auction.


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by Brette Ann Womack

Venteux Vineyards is a dream realized by two families who share a

passion for wine and hospitality. This passion is revealed in each bottle

of Venteux wine and during each visit by a guest to their tasting room.

In 2000, The Stelzle family bought a beautiful piece of property in the

renowned wine growing region, the Templeton Gap. This exceptional

viticultural area produces several of the top scoring wines today.

Winemaker and co-owner, Scott Stelzle, focuses on letting the unique

microclimate of the Templeton Gap shine through in the wines. Using

native yeast and keeping varietal wines 100% pure, guests are able to

truly taste the expression of Westside fruit, including Syrah, Grenache,

Mourvedre and more. Additionally, Venteux offers original blends

which are in complete balance and show much complexity. PMS, ablend of Petite Syrah, Mourvedre and Syrah is a lovely example of a

bold and delicious red wine from the Westside of Paso Robles.

Also on the Venteux property, stands a luxury bed-and-breakfast

inn. Artfully decorated by owner, Bobbi Stelzle, the bed-and-break-

fast inn offers an authentic stay in wine country. Guests are encour-

aged to meander in the vineyards and come back for a wine and

cheese reception in the evenings.

Venteux Vineyards is a charming place to visit during a Westside of

Paso Robles wine tour. Conveniently located near the intersection of

Bethel Road and Las Tablas in Templeton, Venteux is a wonderful p

to start the day. They are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and ha $5 tasting fee. For more information about their wines and their b

and-breakfast inn, visit their website, www.venteuxvineyards.com.

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DUNNING VINEYARDS1953 Nd rd, P rbopn Thudy thu mndy 11-5 nd by ppntnt805-238-4763 w ww.dunnngnyd.cDiscover Pasos best kept secret, Off the beaten path.

Experience award-winning Estate Wines. Stay at Dunning

Vineyards Guest Villa & enjoy wine country lifestyle!

RED SOLES WINERY3230 od rd, P rbopn Dy 11-5 805-226-9898The unique growing region known as the Templeton Gap allows the

ocean to temper the areas warm days with cool, breezy nights. These

conditions, paired with limestone soils, create the per fect terroir for

growing high quality wine. We are family owned and operated,

specializing in hand-crafted, very limited production wines, made

from grapes grown on our own vineyards.

VENTEUX VINEYARDS1795 l Tb, Tptnopn Dy 10-5 nd by ppntnt805-369-0127 www.ntuxnyd.cFrom soil to bottle, our hands-on approach allows us to uphold the

highest level of care in all aspects of the winemaking process. Ourextremely small productions of Rhne wines showcase a sty le of balanc

elegance, and finesse. Picnic on the porch of the farmhouse and taste ou

hand-crafted wines in the e legant and inviting tasting room.

DOCE ROBLES2023 Tw o D, P rb Dy 10-5:30805-227-4766 w ww.dcbwny.cThe quality of our fruit is paramount and we have the experience,

location and methods to deliver consistently high-quality fruit. All of

this leads to great tasting wine. Try some we think youll agree!

MONDO CELLARS3260 Ncnt l D, P rb805-226-2925 ndc.c

Hu: sun-Thu, st 11-6; F 11-10Visit our tasting room and experience the passion in our big

Bordeaux and Rhone blends. Make our luxurious Bed and Breakfas

your home and enjoy breathtaking views from every window. All ju

five miles from downtown Paso Robles shopping and dining. Join u

STANGER VINEYARDS

7970 vnyd D, P rbopn Dy 12 t 5 nd Fh Fd b dy.805-238-0621 w ww.pnyd.c

Stanger Vineyards produces estate wines made from grapes

grown in a perfect place a place where the climate, water and

fossil-rich soil have been evolving for 65 million years. Its a place

that must have been created by the Wine Gods themselves.

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Offer good throughJuly 31, 2012

Avila Beach is surrounded by gentle,

sloping hills, which define the harbor from

the landward side. Three piers define the

look from the oceanside; two are open to

the public. Guests enjoy leisurely strolls out

over the water, and the pier-based restau-

rants, which always offer fresh seasonal

seafood. Avila is also an active fishing

harbor with many fresh fish markets

offering live crab, and fresh seafood.

Wine Tasting atAVILA BEACH

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ALAPAY CELLARSBY CarolYN TUrNer

One visit to Alapay Cellars beautiful seaside tasting room and it

easy to understand why owners Scott and Rebecca Remmenga cho

the name Alapay for their winery, which is the Chumash word fo

heavenly or a world above. The combination of delicious wine

warm and friendly staff and a gorgeous location certainly amounts

Alapay Cellars offering all visitors a little piece of their heaven.Were here to show visitors a good time and let the wines spea

for themselves, said Scott, who is also the winemaker. A Central

Coast native, Scott started Alapay Cellars with about 1,200 cases o

Viognier, Pinot Noir and Syrah, but their growing clientele wanted

more choices, so they expanded their list to include Chardonnay,

Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, as well as a dry ros called

Beachtown Blush and the popular Alatre Blend of Cabernet

Sauvignon, Syrah and Grenache.

Our goal is to always remain a premium boutique winery, and

make sure that I take a hands-on approach to winemaking, said

Scott.

In order to create their award-winning wines, the Remmengas h

built their winery business on strong relationships with some of th

best growers throughout the Central Coast, including Bien Nacido

Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley, French Camp Vineyard in Paso Ro

and Jack McGinnely Vineyard in Santa Barbara County.

Visitors to Alapays beautiful tasting room will often have the

chance to meet the winemaker on the weekends and at various tim

throughout the week. Come by for a wine tasting and enjoy a wid

array of wine-related gifts as well as the beautiful fish tanks.

ALAPAY CELLARS

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In the north-west corner of the Lompoc Wine Ghetto sits

Zotovich Cellars, a 1,200-case winery, the budding project of SteveZotovich and his nephew, Ryan Zotovich. Their partnership inZotovich Cellars is new, but their shared passion for well-crafted wineand winemaking is not. In 2004, Steve purchased a vineyard alongRoute 246 the epicenter of premier wine grape growing in SantaBarbara County. Ryan obtained a degree in wine and viticulture fromCal Poly San Luis Obispo and began winemaking under SteveClifton, of Palmina and Brewer-Clifton. Steve Clifton coached Ryanon the importance of minimal interventionism in winemaking, asRyan pursued hands-on experience at Palmina, and then later, underthe direction of Kris Curran and Victor Gallegos at Sea Smoke. In thesummer of 2010, Ryan left his position as Sea Smokes Cellar Masterto dedicate his energy and winemaking efforts into the newly formed

family label, Zotovich Cellars.The partnership just made sense, says Ryan. Our goal is to

remain small. We never want to lose our focus of making high-quality wine. Stylistically, our wines are varietally driven, elegant,balanced and bright. We rely heavily on the grapes themselves to setprecedent. You can purchase bottles of these handcrafted, small-lotwines at the Zotovich Cellars tasting room in the Lompoc WineGhetto every Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Zotovich Cellars has recently moved production into a new facilityin Lompoc on 12th street, near the Lompoc Wine Ghetto. Withharvest right around the corner the team at Zotovich Cellars isexcited for the opportunity to work with their estate fruit in the newwinery! During harvest feel free to ask for a tour and, if theyre nottoo busy working with fruit, they would be happy to show youaround! Also, mention this article and receive a two for one tasting!

ARCADIAN

1515 et Chtnut a, sut B, lpc | opn dy 11-5p

805-737-3900, w ww.cdnwny.c

Inspired by the great traditions of Burgundian winemaking, Joseph Dav

has been making Arcadian Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah in Cali-

fornia's Central Coast region since 1996. Using French artisan methods

and hands-on vineyard management, Joe's Arcadian label consistently

receives high marks from the world's most respected wine writers.

EVENING LAND VINEYARDS

1712-C indut Wy, lpc

805-736-9656, www.nngndnyd.cFdy-sundy 11-5p, by ppntnt

From the vineyards of Burgundy, to Americas west coast;

taste Pinot Noir & Chardonnay from Cte dOr, Sta. Rita Hills,

Sonoma Coast and the Willamette Valley. Join us.

JALAMA WINES

308 Nth 9th st, C, lpc

805-735-8937, ww w.jwn.c

Fdy-sundy 12-5p, by ppntnt

Winemaker Mark Cargasacchi specializes in Pinot Noir and Syrah

from select vineyards throughout Santa Barbara County.

LORING WINE COMPANY TASTING ROOM

1591 e. Chtnut anu, lpc805-742-0478, www.lngWnCpny.c

opn Fdy thugh sundy 12-5p

Were a small winery that produces tasty Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

and whatever else strikes our fancy : )

PALMINA

1520 et Chtnut Cut, lpcThudy-study 11-5p

sundy-mndy 11-4p

805-735-2030, www.pnwn.c

Palmina is a Californian celebration of the rich, wonderful lifestyle and

attitude toward food, wine, friends and family that exists in Italy.

STOLPMAN VINEYARDS1700 indut Wy, st B; F 1-5p, st-sun 11-5p

805-736-5000, w ww.tpnnyd.c

Try a splash of estate grown Syrah, Sangiovese and Roussanne

amidst the controlled chaos of sorting, punch-downs, pressing

& racking to truly expe rience the excitement of winemaking...

Library tastings are offered in the new Barrel Room on selec t

Sundays, by appointment.

TRANSCENDENCE

313 N. F. stt, lpc

805-689-5258, www.tncndwn.c

Fdy-sundy 11-4p. $10 Ttng F

Life happens over a bottle of wine: you fall in love,

celebrate a birth, mourn someones passing, begin,

end, plan, listen dream. Transcendence celebrat

the journey you take with a great bottle of wine.

ZOTOVICH CELLARS

1500 et Chtnut Cut, sut D; lpc

805-736-1600, ww w.ztchc.c

Thudy-sundy 10-5p

A family owned and operated boutique winery.

"We grow, produce and bottle estate Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

We're new to the Lompoc Wine Ghetto. Stop in to meet us!"

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One Pass One Price Eleen Wineries!

The Summer Pass is the ticket to fabulous wine tasting at the

premier boutique wineries of the Santa Ynez Valley. For just $35

(online price), youll receive one wine tasting at each of the Santa

Ynez Valley Wine Country Association tasting rooms ($110 value).

You chose the dates youd like to go wine tasting, now through

August 30, there are no reservations required and no blackout dates.

Your pass will expire when youve tasted at all 11 wineries, or on

August 30, 2012 whichever comes first.

Buy your Summer Pass for $35 online (allow 3-4 days shipping)

at www.santaynezwinecountry.com, or call 1-800-563-3183 for more

information. Passes are also be available for $40 at Imagine Wine in

Santa Ynez and Alexander & Wayne in Los Olivos and Lincourt

Vineyards in Solvang. Participating wineries include Alexander &

Wayne, Arthur Earl, Buttonwood Farm Winery, Casa Cassara, Daniel

Gehrs Wines, Imagine Wine, Lincourt Vineyards, Lucas & Lewellen,Scott Cellars, Standing Sun Wines and Tocatta. Savor the tastes of the

Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country all summer long. Makes a great gift,

too!

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.

There are a number of really great places to get a picnic lunch, and

many of our member wineries have picnic grounds. Pack a lunch and

snacks and have some food along with the wines. Some wineries offer

wines by the glass or the bottle, so you can relax over a leisurely

picnic - the most perfect way to enjoy Santa Ynez Valley Wine

Country!

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 the entire

valley, snack on an abelskiver as you stroll Solvang's shops, browse

the art galleries in Los Olivos or simply enjoy the view at Buelltons

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

The Association is a selection of boutique wineries located in th

heart of the Santa Ynez Valley. All are family owned and each isunique a tasting room may be in a historic building from the

stagecoach days, a picnic garden in the midst of an orchard may

await you, the beauty of a Spanish mission style winery begs a pho

The common denominator is the great wines produced by each, a

the diversity of our unique winegrowing region allows us to craft a

wine to suit just about everyones taste.

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Introducing the Summer Pass Through August 30

For the Sake of the SongSummer Concert Series at Costa de Oro!

Costa de Oro Winery is sponsoring a series of shows on

selected Saturday afternoons. Barbecued fare and music from

4 to 6 p.m. New wine specials and releases at each event!

Upcoming concerts:

James Hurley, Saturday, July 7th

Severin Browne, Saturday, July 28th

Thomas Leeb, Saturday, August 18th

Hans York, Saturday, September 8th

Wine on Tap at the Tasting Room

Come try the new Wine on Tap! White and red wines are

available for $7 per glass, $5 for wine club members! Growlers(wine jugs) are available for enjoying at home.

Costa De Oro also offers their Gold Coast strawberries, when

in season, along with local produce on the farmers market patio

Gift baskets and wine gift boxes are the perfect hostess gifts

when traveling to visit family and friends. Come see why theyre

called the most unique tasting room on the Central Coast!

Costa de Oro tasting room is located at 1331 Nicholson

Avenue, Santa Maria, CA 93454. For more information, call

(805) 922-1468.


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LOS OLIVOWine Tasting in

SPECIALIZING INSANTA BARBARA &

CENTRAL COAST

PINOT NOIRS

2905 GRAND AVE

LOS OLIVOS

805-688-7406

thelosolivostastingroom.com

Now open, every day from 11 am to 5 pm.

2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos

888-938-7310

www.byronwines.com

No appointment necessary.

Please call ahead for parties of 8 or more.

Vineyard Crafted Wines

VINEYARDS

Open daily 11-5,2434 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos

(805) 688-0400 www.stolpmanvineyards.com

1711 Alamo Pintado Rd.Open Daily from 10am-5pm

www.lincourtwines.com 805-688-8554

Andrew Murray vineyardAndrew Murray fell in love with the classic Rhne varieties, specific

Syrah and Viognier, in the late 1980s as he traveled through Frances Rh

Valley. At the time he was enrolled at UC Berkeley studying paleontolbut sampling the wines in France there was a shift in his thinking. Capizing on this newfound enthusiasm for wine, he decided to do an internsin Australia at a winery. When Andrew returned to the U.S., he ear

himself a bachelors degree in viticulture and enology from UC Davis, then founded his eponymous Santa Ynez winery and vineyard.

Hes still a champion of Rhne wines though there have been ups downs overall within the industry. I think back on all of the fads and bu

words that I have witnessed in my short 21 years in the wine tradeomanipulation of wines, minimal handling, non-filtered, un-fined, natuno sulfite, organic, Merlot, high alcohol, no alcohol, de-alcoholizing,

says. I have witnessed my precious varieties, Syrah and Viognier, rise fr


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LOS OLIvOS

QUP Tasting Roomfeaturing the wines of:

QUP VERDAD ETHAN

2963 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos(805) 686-4200

Open Daily, 11-5

NOT TO SCA

obscurity to become a casualty of their own success. And its true that these

varieties are not the darlings of the wine press, however they are the appleof Andrews eye. As they were falling from favor over the last couple ofyears, I did not retreat from my love affair with these wines, rather I crafted

more of them and even purchased and drank more of them. I doubled downin their defense, staying true to my early pioneering vision to become aleader in all things Rhone, he says unapologetically. And that kind of dedi-cation is increasingly rare in todays wine scene.

Much of the Syrah grapes are harvested from stellar vineyards like ThreeCreek Vineyard, and McGinley Vineyard, both in the newly created HappyCanyon AVA of Santa Barbara County. Grapes are typically picked in themiddle of the night nowadays, Andrew mentions. This keeps the grapes

cold, locking in their flavors and staving off the possibility of fermentationstarting too early. In our case, this meant that crews were ready to roll at 3a.m. And you have to be dedicated to your wines to harvest in the wee

hours of the morning in the dark and cold. But thats what Andrew does.When you stop in at the tasting room its all modern, sleek and clean

with white furniture and stainless steel countertops on the tasting bar. There

is a preponderance of red wines to sample and lots of convivial conversa-tion. There are new wine releases available in the tasting room right nowincluding the 2010 Syrah Tous les Jours which was named by Food andWine Magazine as the best American Syrah for under $20. There is also the2009 Esperance, red blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvdre. I chose a

bigger Syrah to blend in with the Grenache and Mourvdre, Andrew says,giving this wine a sense of being more profound, as he puts it. Also tastingwell is the 2010 Syrah Watch Hill Vineyard 2009 Syrah Terra Bella Vineyard

with fruit sourced from Paso Robles, a white blend of Roussanne andGrenache Blanc, known as RGB and a dry ros composed of Grenache,Mourvdre and Syrah.

Andrew Murray Vineyards is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is

located at 2901 Grand Avenue, Suite A, Los Olivos. For more information, call(805) 693-9644 or visit the website at www.AndrewMurrayVineyards.com.


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With a tagline of Blending Wine With

Philanthropy you know theres somethingdifferent about Carivints Winery in Solvang.The winerys name comes from the Latin

word Caritas and the French word Vin.

Caritas means charity/philanthropy and Vinmeans wine, of course. Blend the two

together and you get Carivints.

The winerys labels are all beautiful paint-ings of rescued animals and other wildlife

and contain stories about each animal on theback 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 raised

thousands 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 that

they 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 just

a touch of black pepper. When asked about

this unconventional blend winemaker Fleet

Hamilton replied, It tastes great, so why not?

Were not pretentious, everythings fair game its all about producing great wine, not

paying attention to the rules.

They diverge from traditional tastingrooms in everything from the unpretentious

wine-speak to the activities: Theres a movienight, live music on weekends, board and

card games, and they always have dog treatsand a kid area. When we were planning thetasting room we asked ourselves what has

stopped us from going wine tasting in the

past? It was that we had kids who would

sit still in a tasting room, or we couldnt t

our dog, or that it was stuffy. says PRamos, co-owner. We wanted a place wh

we would want to hang out.

So stop by, enjoy some wine on the pabring your pooch, and meet the own

Fleet and Paul, and the lovely staff: AmanAlex, Beth, Kathryn and Valerie. The

open late every night until 7 p.m. Call that (805) 693-4331 or visit the websitewww.carivintas.com. Wine tasting virg

welcome.

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Solvangs Third Wednesday Save Money & Have FunHeld on the third Wednesday of every month, more than 60

stores, restaurants, wine tasting rooms and professional offices

offer 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 partic-

ipating 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 Solang Wine Experience on the Solang Wine Walk

Have fun and discover some new favorite wines served at

wine bars and tasting rooms of the Solvang Wine Experience!

The Solvang Third Wednesday Wine Walk takes place from 3

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

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

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

wine establishments. Tickets are sold at The Olive House at 16

Mission Drive, Sort This Out Cellars at 1636 Copenhagen Dri

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

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

Participating Wine Establishments Tastes of the Valleys www.tastesofthevalleys.com

Carivintas www.carivintas.com

Mandolina www.llwine.com

Dascomb Cellars www.dascombcellars.com

Lions Peak Winery www.lionspeakwine.com

Lucas & Lewellen www.llwine.com

Sort This Out Cellars www.sortthisoutcellars.com

The Olive House www.olivehouse.com

Presidio Vineyard & Winery www.presidiowinery.com

Wandering Dog Wine Bar www.wanderingdogwinebar.com

Sevtap Winery www.sevtapwinery.com

Valley Vino Wine Bar & Merchant

www.valleyvinowinebar.com

For more information and special offers, visit the website

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Discoer Oceanic Terroir

By 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 sea

lions and pelicans.

Open daily, the tasting menu features an expansive selection of

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.

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

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

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 influe

present in Californias most prominent coastal vineyards. The wi

origins include estates composed of ancient sea beds, prominent w

seashell fossils. The Conway Family Wines seashell logo is reminiscof this oceanic terroir and represents their commitment to craf

quality wines.

For more information, visit www.conwayfamilywines.com or fri

the Deep Sea Tasting Room page on Facebook.

Conway Family Wines Deep Sea Tasting Room

www.WineCountryThisMonth.co

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JUlY 2012 WINE COUNTRY THIS MONTH | CALENDAR Of EvEN

ONGOING

Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips

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JULY 12-15

Central Coast Wine Classicvu nt thughut th gn.www.cntctwncc.g, 805-627-1900

SEPTEMBER 1 - 30

8th Annual San Luis ObispoCounty Wine MonthT dntg f th pc ctt, cpnty ttng, pc nt,wn nd tu. www.wnctcunty.c

ARROYO GRANDE

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Locals Dayat Laetitia Vineyards & Wineryrc cpnty ttng nd 15% (25% cub b) ff yu wnpuch f yu c. www.ttwn.c, 805-474-7651

ONGOING SATURDAYS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1Summer Music Sessions atLaetitia Vineyards & Wineryltn t uc wh njyng ltt wn. 1-4pwww.ttwn.c, 805-474-7651

ONGOING FIRST MONDAY

Medical Mondays at Phantom Rivers

in ppctn f th ddctn f dc pnn. stp by th ttng f hppy hu pc. 3:30-7p. 25% dcunt ff btt nd$2.50 ff ny wn by th g! www.phnt.c, 805-481-9463

ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS

Teachers Appreciation Night at Phantom Rivers

in ppctn f th ddctn f ch dtct pnn. stp by thttng f hppy hu pc. 3:30-7p. 25% dcunt ff bttnd $2.50 ff ny wn by th g! www.phnt.c, 805-481-9463

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Winemakers Choice Night at Phantom Rivers5-7p, www.phnt.c, 805-481-9463

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Arroyo Grande Farmers Market

F fh pduc & fw, t hw nd nttnnt n thay Gnd Cty H Png lt t 215 et Bnch stt. 12-2:30pwww.ygndg.g, 8 05-473-2250

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Ice Cream Creating ~ A Family Affair!

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ONGOING

Winemakers Choice at Phantom Rivers

Th ft Fdy f y nth jn Jhn & lnd f th Wn Chcttng. Jhn w b pung h ft ( ntn wht yu nd w

u h w pn t f yu)! 5-7p, www.phnt.c, 805-481-9463

ONGOING

Arroyo Grande Village Summer Concert Series

rty Bndtnd, www.ygndg.g, 805-473-2250 Juy 1: a Ntn Gud Bnd f th Wt Ct Juy 4: vg Bnd Juy 15: rd sun Bnd Juy 29: mn Gn Bnd augut 12: stt-tn augut 26: Ft Fdy Gng

JULY 18

Central Coast Sip & Swirl Singles Wine Event

mt th ng 25-35. Yu w gt t ty nw Cnt Ct wn nd pywn ttng g wth nw pp. Gth Wn B, 6:30-7:30p, $15http://gthng-fbnt.ntbt.c

JULY 20

Meet the Winemaker atLaetitia Vineyards & Wineryec Hcy w b nwng f yu wn qutn.

enjy ght nc nd uc. 5-7p, $10, f f cub b

www.ttwn.c, 805-474-7651

AUGUST 12

Central Coast Chili Challenge

intntn Ch scty cpttn wth ffc judgng nd ch pz.Ch ttng, chdn' g, t nd cft bth.

Bdd P, 11-4p, www.cntctchchng.g

AUGUST 25

Sparkling Wine Demonstration atLaetitia Vineyards & Winerystp gp wth ltt, 11-1p. l uc nd pcnc 1-4p

www.ttwn.c, 805-474-7653

SEPTEMBER 2

Summer Music Sessions atLaetitia Vineyards & Wineryltn t uc by th Cptn wh njyng ltt wn.

1-4p, www.ttwn.c, 805-474-7651

SEPTEMBER 3

Summer Music Sessions atLaetitia Vineyards & Wineryltn t uc by mch shtn wh njyng ltt wn.

1-4p, www.ttwn.c, 805-474-7651

AVILA BEACH

ONGOING FRIDAYS UNTIL SEPTEMBER 28

Avila Beach Fish & Farmers' Market

on th Pnd Fh pduc, c fd, fd bth & fy fun.

4-8p, 805-602-8266 rny dy pcy: if t' nng t 2p n a th dy f

th t, th Fh & F' mt cncd

Juy 6: Unfnhd Bun

Juy 13: rd l Chu

Juy 20: Nth st sn

Juy 27: Cfn Ct

aug 3: ectc G

aug 10: JD Pjct

aug 17: Zng a-st Bnd

aug 24: Th J aug 31: D agu

JULY 6

Alapay Avila BaywatchSunset Cruiseexpnc a Bch f th c wt f th by,

wh njyng pptz, uc nd pnty f apy wn.

Pt sn lu, a Bch, $70/pp ( ncu), 6:30-8:30p

www.pyc.c, rsvP, 805-595-2632

JULY 15

Central Coast Wine Classic -Reserve Wine TastingFtung wn f 50 Cfn wn, cuny png f

fn Cnt Ct tunt nd uc.

a Bch Gf rt, 1-4p, $50, www.cntctwncc.g

AUGUST 17 & 31Alapay Avila BaywatchSunset Cruiseexpnc a Bch f th c wt f th by,

wh njyng pptz, uc nd pnty f apy wn.

Pt sn lu, a Bch, $70/pp ( ncu), 6:30-8:30p

www.pyc.c, rsvP, 805-595-2632

CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA & MORRO BAY

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Fishermen & Farmers Market in Morro Bay

Fh n pduc, cft & ucn, 3-6p, 800-231-0592

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 31

Summer Farmers Market

Cyuc vt H, 10-12:30p, www.cyucchb.c, 805-296-2056

ONGOING

Winemaker Dinners at Hoppes

Jn Chf B Hpp h cbt h pn f fd nd wn wthWn Dnn ftung Cfn' bt wn pduc nd Chf Hpnzd cng c ftung butfu cbntn f c nxtc fd. www.hppbt.c, 805-995-1006

JULY 4

4th of July in Morro Bay

enjy dy f fy ctt ndng wth fw.

www.by4th.g, 805-776-3301AUGUST 4

Claiborne & Churchill Vintners Morro Bay Harbor Cru

on bd th Ppg ii Ycht yu w njy th hu cu f th mBy Hb. sp n Cbn & Chuch wn pfcty pd wth tpwww.cbnchuch.c, 805-544-4066

AUGUST 4

Arts and Crafts Festival

m By Bd, 9-5p, 877-478-9477

AUGUST 11

Papagallo Boat Cruise on Morro Bay

st s wth Pntt Wny bd th Ppg ii. Chf ln Gntu wpng 5 wn wth fnttc fd cu.1p, $90, $80/cub b. www.pnttwny.c, 805-226-4005

AUGUST 24-25

Dahlia Daze and Cypress Nightz

Fdy 5p t 8p wn nd ch cptn. study 10 t 8 psp, D nd Dnc. m By Cunty Cnt, 805-772-446

SEPTEMBER 1-3

Art in the Park 2012

Ftung 100 c nd gn fn t xhbt. Th f upptat Cnt m By t chhp f cunty hgh ch ndcg tudnt nd th at Cnt pg.m By Cty P, 10-5p, www.bytctn.g, 805-772

PASO ROBLES

ONGOING SATURDAYS & S UNDAYS

Pinot Noir Blending Seminarat Wild Horse WineryTptn ln th t f bndng wn. expnc ft hnd wht wn but. sp Pnt N f th Cnt Ct ava n wht t tuy n. ech ptcpnt ct th wn bnd th. $50, $35/wn cub. By ppntnt 11 2p, lt 10

[email protected], rsvP, 805-434-2541 xt. 15ONGOING SATURDAYS & S UNDAYS

Patio Food Pairings at Opolo VineyarJn th n th pt f dcu gut pzz f th wd bunn, ndwch p n y f ug, pd wth xcnop wn. Ch! www.p.c, 805-238-9593

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Tours & Tastings at Eberle WineryviP Ttng by ppntnt, $25. Cpnty c tu y hf hwww.bwny.c, 805-238-9607

ONGOING SECOND FROM LAST FRIDAY

Fte Friday at Silver Horse WineryWn, stphn kn nd h tff w pp gunt f fnjy wh tnng t gt uc nd ttng fnttc wn. Wn bynd btt f . 5-8p, $10/fd, $10/dn ncud 10 ttngwww.h.c, 805-467-9463

ONGOING FRIDAYSWine Down at Hearthstoneenjy uc nd ght pptz. Dffnt ucn py nd th BBQ w Wn Pu h fd nd wn png h cnnt wt t h tt! Cng nt twn f th wnd, tp by bf dnn, f yu c njy yuf ft ng w w! Th w pf & ppt www.fcb.c/HthtnWn, 805-238-2544

ONGOING

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ONGOING

Art Show at Castoro Cellarsa dffnt tt ftud nthy. www.ctc.c, 805-238-0725

Juy: etty kng nd Ju Dunn

augut: rn rbnn nd Dd Chd

ONGOING

Summer Concerts at Pear ValleyBng pcnc dnn nd puch g btt f P vy wn yu

t bc x n th cd pt.

5:30-8:30p, f, www.py.c, 805-237-2861 Juy 19: lu otg

augut 16: Bb & Wndy

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Winemaker Wednesdays atthe Paso Wine Centre6-9p, $12/wn fght, ddtn $12/fd png,

www.pwncnt.c, 805-239-9156

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Live Music at the Paso Wine Centre8-10p, f, www.pwncnt.c, 805-239-9156

ONGOING FRIDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER

Mondo Cellars Friday NightSunset Happy Hourenjy uc,wn by th g btt nd nby pcd gut

ctd pptz. 5p, f, www.ndc.cONGOING SUNDAYS

Live Music at Sculpterra

l nttnnt pnd by "sngwt at Py."

1-4p, f , www.cupt.c

ONGOING

Go Ballooning

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nd Tptn. Yu ft ng t 2-3 p hu f n ttud f fw

ft up t thund ft b th gund. 1-4 png p tp.

Wth pttng. C f tn. www.bn.c, 805-458-1530

ONGOING EVERY OTHER SATURDAY

Sunday Brunch at Veris Cellars

Ctd bunch & btt . Tptn

11-2p, $25, $18/wthut , www.c.c, 805-434-0319

ONGOING EVERY SECOND SUNDAYCentral Coast Railroad Festival Wine-Train Excursions

Th xcun ncud tp up th Cut Gd t P rb n at'

Ct stght, cpnty wn ttng, ght unch nc, hty nd

pt bu tp dwn t sn lu obp. Th wnt excun bgn nd nd

t ang Wny n th htc suthn Pcfc Dpt nxt t th P

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t chng) w gnt n sn lu obp nd ncud tp t th

wn. $49/dut, $39/chdn und 15

www.ccf.c, 805-773-4173

JULY 4

Fourth of July Eventat EOS Estate WineryDnc th nght wy wth bnd wh njyng fnttc bbq dnn.

lctd dcty c th tt f Bny schwtz P, e ff th

bt w f th P rb fw. 6-10p, $50, $40/wn cub

$15/chdn und 21. www.ntg.c, rsvP, 805-591-8050

JULY 4

15th Annual July 4th FireworksExtravaganza with Cellar360r yu t t th viP BBQ dnn bng yu pcnc bnt nd njy th

tpc f c fd nd nd ft mdn wn. l uc &

dncng w c ff th ftt nd d ntd t njy th kd Cn'

cft nd tt. 6p, $20-$55, www.c360.c, 866-486-5300

JULY 4

4th of July Celebration atRobert Hall WineryJn rbt H t t, dn nd dnc und th 4th f Juy Fw.

6-10p, $42/pp, $22/chdn 6-12, $34/cub b

www.bthwny.c, 805-239-1616x24

JULY 4

4th of July Celebration at Pear Valleyl uc, fc pntng, fw nd wn by th g btt b f puch. Bng pcnc, wn ch, nd bnt.5:30p, f, www.py.c, 805-237-2861

JULY 7

46 West Wineries NeighborhoodBlock Party at Castoro Cellarsincud wn ttng wth th 14 b wn n cu 'n-wnft' tph, ng wth ctd nd uc t dnc th

nght wy. 6:30, $35. w ww.ctc.c, 805-238-0725

JULY 7

Cooking Class at Niner Wine EstatesFnch Chf, and ang, w d dctb pt nd bd-ngc. aft, tudnt w njy gnt unch. 11-2p$100, $75/cub b, ww w.nnwn.c, rsvP, 805-239-2233x11

JULY 7, 14, 28

BBQ at Oso Lubre Winery

Bf bug n n o Pt BBQ. 12-3p, $10, www.b.c, 805-238-3378

JULY 13

Train Wreck Friday Night at Pomar Junction Winery

s JD Pjct pf. Bng yu wn fd t BBQ n th g BBQ w b b f puch. 5:30-8:30p$10, f/cub b, www.pjunctn.c, 805-238-9940

JULY 13

An Evening at Hearst Castle with

Festical Mozaic and Tablas CreekGut fd nd Tb C wn wth Pcfc unt n th guNptun Tc f Ht Ct, fwd by cnct hwcng twrntc chb w by D nd Bh pfd n Ht' wntht. 6-10p, $175, www.ftzc.c, 805-781-3009

JULY 14

Summer Blending Party Seriesat Hearthstone VineyardJn Pu ay, th Hthtn wn, f gt bndng ct.12-2p, $32, $25/wn cub, www.hthtnnyd.c, 805-238-2544

JULY 14, 21, 28

Blending Event at Opolo Vineyards9:30-10, www.p.c, 805-238-9593

JULY 14

Club BBQ & Red Skunk Summer Concert

at Le Vigne Winery

4-7p, $10/dnc, $15/t d, f/cub bwww.gnwny.c, 805-227-4000

JULY 14

Lavender Festival

P rb Dwntwn Cty P, 10-5pwww.pbdwntwn.g, 805-238-4103

JULY 14

Walk the Vine at Changala

l uc nd BBQ. 5-8p, $35, www.ccwthn.c, 805-712-9719

JULY 15

The Demos Concert at Castoro CellarsPcnc wc. lwn ch nd bnt ncugd. N utd chp. 1-4p, f, www.ctc.c, 805-238-0725

JULY 18

Blind Wine Dinner with Pianetta Winery

Png 5 wn wth 5 cu. Yu w dcd whch wn yu ttng wth

ch cu. Th rng, 6p, $90, www.pnttwny.c, rsvP, 805-226-4005JULY 18-29

California Mid-State Fair

P rb ent Cnt, www.dttf.c

JULY 19

Mondo Cellars Winemakers Dinnerenng f fn dnng nd mnd wn. et rtunt6:30-9:30p, $65, $55/cub b. www.ndc.c, 805-226-2925

JULY 19

Pear Valley Estate WineSummer ConcertBng pcnc, yu fnd nd tn t th Gy awd wnnng uc flu otg wh wtchng th P rb unt. P vy wn w bb f puch, p n utd ch.5:30-8:30p, f. www.py.c, 805-237-2861

JULY 21

Cooking Class at Niner Wine Estatm nd njy uthntc spnh tp wth Chf T Fund. aft, tu

w njy spnh ft. 11-2p, $145, $108.75/cub b

www.nnwn.c, rsvP, 805-239-2233x11

JULY 21

Summer Concert Seriesat Calcareous Vineyardl uc nd fd nd wn png nu f puch bng yu pc

nd buy g btt f wn. 6-9p, $15/pn, $10/Wn Cubwww.ccu.c, 805-239-0289

JULY 21

Mustard Tasting at Le Vigne

1-4p, $10, f/cub b, ww w.gnwny.c, 805-227-4000

JULY 21

Wine Sno Cones at Zenaida Cellars

11-5p, $10, f/wn cub, www.zndc.c, 805-227-0382

JULY 21 & 28

Opolo's 7th AnnualWinemaking ExperienceYu w gt t ct gnu f yu wn pc Bdux bnd t t

h. ou xpt ttng pnw judg yu wn nd fnd th bt b

n th gup. Th wnnng wn w t h n tchd dub

gnu f th wn unqu op bnd tphy!

3p, $115, $100 cub b. www.p.c, 805-238-9593

JULY 28

Baguette Quartette Concertat Castoro CellarsBgutt Quttt gup tht py uc tht w hd n P btw

1920 nd 1940 n tt cn, n cf, nd n ppu dnc h.

7p, $22, www.ctc.c, 805-238-0725

JULY 28

Cinquain dElegance Car Show

sn mgu, 10-2p, www.cnqunc.c, 805-400-5978

AUGUST 4

First Annual Signature Eventat Vina RoblesPg dnn ftung spnh-npd cun nd pfnc

6p, $125, $105/sgntu Wn Cub, www.nb.c, 805-227-48

AUGUST 4

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9-2p, $155, $124/cub b, www.nnwn.c, rsvP, 805-239-223

AUGUST 4, 18

BBQ at Oso Lubre Winery

Bf bug n n o Pt BBQ. 12-3p, $10, www.b.c, 805-238-33

AUGUST 11

Peppino D' Agostino Concertat Castoro CellarsFnttc nng f uc, fd nd wn. 7p, $22

www.ctc.c, 805-238-0725

AUGUST 11

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AUGUST 11

Spaghetti Western Dinner at Oso Libre Winery

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5-9p, $75, www.b.c, 805-238-3378

AUGUST 18

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AUGUST 18

Summer Music on the Patioat SummerWood WineryWn nd fd w b b f puch.

www.uwdwn.c, 805-227-1365

AUGUST 18

Mozzarella Tasting at Le Vigne Winery

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1-4p, $10/pp, F/l Fg. www.gnwny.c, rsvP, 805-227-4000

AUGUST 18

9th Annual Paso Robles Olive Festival

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AUGUST 19

Up in the Air Concertat Castoro CellarsPcnc wc. lwn ch & bnt ncugd. kc bc n th hd

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1-4p, f. www.ctc.c, 805-238-0725

AUGUST 25

Summer Concert Seriesat Calcareous Vineyard

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6-9p, $15/pn, $10/Wn Cub. www.ccu.c, 805-239-0289

AUGUST 25

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