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NOVEMBER 12, 2009 • ISSUE 22 – VOLUME 3

ON THE COVER
Paso Robles – Authentic California Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance . . . . 6
WINE COUNTRY NEWS
Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Wine Country Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SAN LUIS OBISPO/PISMO BEACH WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25
SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS, SANTA YNEZ WINERIES MAP . . . . . . 26
SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
VENTURA COUNTY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29
WINERY LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-35

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ADVERSTISING/MARKETING Sarah Flickinger

DIRECTOR San Luis Obispo, CA
Phone 805-252-5440
[email protected]
PUBLISHER Mike Giangreco
Direct 707-938-3734
[email protected]
MANAGING EDITOR Chandra Grant
P.O. Box 92, El Verano, CA 95433
Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax 707-938-3674
[email protected]
CALENDAR EDITOR Laurie Flippen
Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax 707-938-3674
[email protected]
OFFICE MANAGER Cathy Gore
Phone 707-938-3494 / Fax 707-938-3674
Email [email protected]
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Michael Cervin, Len Napolitano,
Mark Storer, Dave Wilcox

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Paso Robles: A Taste of Authentic California

Most know Paso Robles Wine Country for nary and cultural refinements typical of a ARTISAN RESTAURANT

its distinct, different attitude: world class world class wine region developed, Paso
winemakers working hand-in-hand with Robles remained true to its diverse heritage.
family wineries and vineyards to create some “The agricultural traditions of Paso Robles
of the best wines produced in California. But are certainly alive and well today,” said
a visit to Paso Robles isn’t complete without a Maryann Stansfield, Marketing Manager of
true understanding – and appreciation for – the Travel Paso Robles Alliance (TPRA). “We
the City itself. Paso Robles is a destination rich are proud to be known as a travel destination
with history, diversity and flavor, and the best with flourishing wine, culinary and agri-
way to experience this slice of authentic Cali- tourism industries, and as a booming equine
fornia is through staying in the center of it all. center. We definitely enjoy the finer things,
The official city name: El Paso de Robles, but we keep it real.” wine, for entertainment – there is literally
Spanish for “The Pass of the Oaks,” is a fitting The Travel Paso Robles Alliance (TPRA) something for everyone. No matter what you
reflection of the rolling coastal hillsides that (www.travelpaso.com) is a group of 19 area are looking for, you can find it here in Paso
captivated its pioneers. Today, the oaks are Robles Wine Country,” said Matt Masia,
joined by vineyards, olive orchards, organic owner of the Adelaide Inn, TPRA member
Sign up for the TravelPaso.com e-newsletter or for a
fruit and nut farms, ranches and more than and recipient of a 2009 Fodor’s Choice award.
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culture. Throughout its development into a Simply enter Promo Code GETAWAY when signing up. exceptional.”
premier wine and culinary capital, Paso Location-wise Paso Robles makes an ideal
Robles has remained a welcoming, down-to- anchor to central coast wine country excur-
earth destination. sions. The city itself boasts a wide range of
Since day one, Paso Robles was known as getaway and family-friendly experiences,
a place to rejuvenate and relax, and tourists with a varied annual calendar of events from
came in great numbers to enjoy the main the cultural to the recreational. Locals and
attraction at the time: healing mineral waters. visitors enjoy everything from lavender and
The native Salinan Indians called the region olive festivals, to cycling and hiking in the
“the Springs,” and in the 1700s they enlight- coastal hills, to water sports at Ravine Water-
ened Spain’s Franciscan padres about the park or the nearby lakes. Historic Hearst
healing benefits of the region’s abundant Castle is a short drive away, with a breath-
thermal waters. The padres, in turn, planted taking view that winds through Paso Robles
the region’s first vineyards and taught the wine country with panoramic hilltop vistas,
Native Americans about cattle ranching, then on to coastal enclaves and pristine
farming and winemaking. waterfront.
During the 1880s the first commercial And of course, there are the wineries.
wineries in the area were established, a sign of Producing a wide variety of Bordeaux and
PASO ROBLES MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION
things to come. The city was incorporated in Rhône selections within myriad microcli-
1889, and it was at this time that the down- hoteliers formed in 2008 to help business, mates and ideal growing conditions, Paso
town City Park – still the heart of Paso leisure and large group travelers discover the Robles has solidified its place as California’s
Robles, now surrounded by exquisite restau- Authentic California™ experience of the fastest growing wine region. There are more
rants, boutique shopping and lovely wine Central Coast. than 200 wineries with price points, selec-
tasting rooms – was established. As the culi- From luxurious inns to leading brand tions and experiences suited to every taste. It’s
PASO ROBLES COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
hotels, reliable budget and specialty accom- more than enough to keep any wine traveler
modations, members of the Travel Paso Robles content for repeated short or several extended
Alliance offer travelers the value of quality stays.
accommodations with comprehensive spa, “We think any visitor will agree that to stay
dining, sight-seeing, conference, and business in Paso Robles is to experience authentic Cali-
amenities. They also offer mid-week and fornia,” said Stansfield. “Come on by. We’d
extended stay packages to ensure visitors have love to share it with you.”
all the time they need to explore the many For more information about visiting Paso
attractions of this culturally-rich destination. Robles call 1-888-988-PASO (7276) or log on
“There are so many choices for food, for to TravelPaso.com.

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Atascadero’s Annual Holiday

Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 4
The City of Atascadero along with the presenting sponsor Food 4
Less, invites you to attend the Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony.
Help usher in the 2009 Holiday Spirit at the Annual Holiday
Lighting Ceremony. The lighting ceremony begins at 6 p.m. on Friday
TRADITION
December 4, in the Sunken Gardens Park. You can enjoy the Atas-
cadero Community Band and the Atascadero High School Show &
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Concert Choirs as they perform a variety of holiday songs while
everyone anxiously awaits the lighting of the trees in Sunken Gardens
and the arrival of Santa Claus at the Christmas Castle located at 5965
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Entrada Avenue. Children can line up to see Santa while sipping some
hot apple cider served by the Teens at Work.
The Atascadero Main Street is sponsoring the Art & Wine Tour in
Atascadero from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy wine, food, music and good
fellowship with our friendly merchants. Tour the shops and meet the
artists. Spend an evening walking around the Historic Colony District.
For more information regarding the Annual Holiday Lighting Cere-
mony, call (805) 461-5000.

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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY ONGOING SATURDAYS NOVEMBER 14

Live Music in the Tasting Room Four Shillings Short
PASO ROBLES Enjoy great music, fantastic wines & great company at Eos. 12-3pm Indoor Concert at Castoro
805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com Four Shillings Short perform traditional Irish tunes and airs, Indian ragas, folk
ONGOING
• November 7: Rob Hegel ballads, old-time songs, medieval & renaissance instrumentals and acappella
Making Sense of Scents
• November 14: Unfiltered Jazz Trio numbers plus contemporary folk and original compositions. A fundraiser for the
at Wild Horse Winery
Learn how to properly taste & smell some of your favorite • November 21: Rob Hegel Cuesta College North County Chorus. 7pm, doors open 6:00pm, complimentary
Wild Horse wines & find naturally occurring aromas. • December 5: Mike Maguire appetizers and silent auction, $20, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE
$20 per person Saturdays by appointment at 12, 2 & 3:30pm. Limit 8 people. • December 12: Mike Maguire
NOVEMBER 14
Call for reservations or for groups more than 8. Templeton • December 19: Unfiltered Jazz Trio
Eos Dog & Wine Social
805-434-2541 ext. 15, email [email protected] ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 20 Bring out your dog to socialize and play around the Eos grounds. Woods
ONGOING Creative Departures Humane Society of San Luis Obispo will feature dogs for adoption! Picnic & buy
Pinot Noir Blending Seminar Paso Robles , The Loft Gallery at the Firefly presents a group exhibition of wine by the glass or by the bottle. 10% of all profits to Woods Humane Society.
Sample Pinot Noirs from the Central Coast AVA and learn what terroir truly contemporary art. Aleah Koury is the featured artist. 805-239-8152 11-4pm, RSVP www.eosvintage.com, 805-239-2562 Ext. 43
means. Each participant creates their own blend to take home. ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 30
$50, $35/wine club. Limit 10, Templeton NOVEMBER 15
Art Show/Fund Raiser at Eos Wine Vine Run 1/2 Marathon & 5K Run/Walk
Saturday or Sunday by appointment, 11am or 2pm,
Paso Robles, “Give of Your Soul…without expecting”a multi-media art Run in this unique destination race through the beautiful vineyards of Meridian
RSVP 805-434-2541 ext. 15, email [email protected]
exhibit/fundraiser, at EOS Estate Winery; displays paintings, sculptures and followed by wine tasting & breakfast in the gardens. Proceeds benefit Paso
ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT photography by thirteen artists. Raffle ticket proceeds and 20% of art sales Robles Athletic Dept. 8am, $45 1/2 Marathon; $25 5K, RSVP 805-226-7133
Open Mic Songwriters & Comedian Night will benefit SLO CASA (www.slocasa.org). November 30th raffle drawing prizes www.winevinerun.com, [email protected]
BBQ, beer, wine & soda available for purchase. Bring your own chair, all ages include: overnight accommodations for two, artwork, wine, olive oil and
welcome. 6-9pm, free, Stacked Stone Cellars, Paso Robles, 805-238-7872 restaurant gift certificates. 10am-5pm daily, 805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com NOVEMBER 15
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Raffle tickets at EOS or email [email protected], ($1 each or 6 for $5) Paderewski Festival Champagne Brunch
Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar The weekend of music comes to a close at Vinoteca Wine Bar
ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER
Local winemaker featured each week, 5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154 off the Downtown City Park, 11am, 805 237-2620 [email protected]
Clayhouse Featured!
ONGOING They are the featured Winery at On the Beach Bed & Breakfast in Cayucos NOVEMBER 19
Art Exhibit at Castoro Cellars 805-995-3200, www.californiaonthebeach.com Celebrations of Life Lecture
Featuring Heidi Franscioni, Templeton,10am-5:30pm Cellar Management featuring Gary Cargill at Eos. Learn the back end of winery
ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER
888-DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com business. Winery Conference Room & Shipping Area, 2-3pm, featured wines Cupa
Castoro Cellars Exhibits Work
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Petite Sirah & Lost Angel Chardonnay, 805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com
of Local Artist Kristopher Doe
Gourmet Pairings at Meridian Vineyards Each month, the art gallery at Castoro Cellars Winery Tasting Room in NOVEMBER 20-24
Try gourmet food paired with fine wine, 12-5pm, $5, 805-226-7133 Templeton exhibits artwork from local artists. Kristopher Doe’s career Paso Digital Film Fest
ONGOING SATURDAYS as an illustrator, designer and painter has spanned twenty years, in addition Guest include Kris Kristofferson, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Gary Busey, Wavy Gravy,
Templeton Farmers’ Market to fifteen years teaching drawing, design and painting courses at community Dave Somerville, Jack Tempchin, Sonny Curtis, Chris Montez and more. To pay
Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables, 9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535 and private art colleges. www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE tribute to music in film, especially music videos and DVDs, and other digital
ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER platforms, honoring the musicians, song writers, producers, editors and
ONGOING THIRD WEDNSDAYS
Free Cooking Show at Idler’s Hospitality Catering Watercolor exhibit at Ortman film-makers of the great music documentaries. thePDFF.com
Food samples, wine & entertainment; featuring wineries and special guests. Featuring local artist Ruthanne Anderson. NOVEMBER 21
5:30pm, 805-238-7979, www.hospitalitycatering.net She draws her inspiration from such diverse areas as California and Colorado. Pavilion on the Lake
ONGOING In their Downtown Paso Robles Tasting Room. 12-5 pm, 12-7 Fri & Sat Annual Holiday Boutique
Estrella Warbird Museum 805-237-9009, www.ortmanvineyards.com 60 vendors on-site where all items are handmade by the sellers. Cat Country
Collection of military aircrafts, 10am-4pm NOVEMBER 12-15 96.1 will be broadcasting live from the Holiday Boutique. Pacific Harvest
805-227-0440, www.ewarbirds.org Paderewski Festival 2009 Concert Schedule Catering will have delicious breakfast, lunch, coffee and snacks available for
ONGOING FRIDAYS The 2009 Paderewski Festival celebrates the legacy of Ignacy Jan Paderewski purchase. Free, 10am-3pm, 805-470-3178, www.atascadero.org
15 Degrees C Wines Beer Tastings with four days of concerts featuring internationally renowned performers, NOVEMBER 21
Featured beer every Friday night, $10, 6pm, Templeton, 805-434-1554 young pianists from the Central Coast region, wine tasting, lectures and Wine & Cheese Flight on the Patio
exhibits of Paderewski memorabilia. The festival will be held in several venues Taste Eos Reserve Wines paired with local gourmet cheeses. $10 per person
ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Wine & the Arts around Pasa Robles. 805-239-0873, www.paderewskifest.com 805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com
Join Anglim & the Downtown Wineries the first Saturday of every month as they NOVEMBER 14 NOVEMBER 27
celebrate local artists, musicians & wine. Check out our website for information Pick-Up Party Downtown Tree Lighting
on the artists being featured! 805-227-6813, http://www.anglimwinery.com at Firestone Paso Robles Barrel Room Paso Robles, enjoy lights, music and holiday cheer in the festively charming
ONGOING EVERY WEDNESDAY Stock up on holiday wine and gift items! Serving the 2008 Santa Ynez Valley Downtown Paso Robles Park. www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
Locavore Wednesdays at Clayhouse Gewurztraminer and the 2006 Santa Ynez Valley Syrah, paired with delicious
nibbles. Enter their raffle to wine a complimentary one night stay in The Loft at NOVEMBER 27-29
Featuring a local product in their downtown Paso Robles tasting room.
Free samples & wine tasting! 805-238-7055, www.clayhousewines.com Firestone Vineyard and other fun prizes! 3-6pm, Free for Cellar Club Members Thanksgiving Weekend
$5 for general public. 805- 591-8050, [email protected] Wine pairings, local live music & barrel tasting at Eos
ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY 805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com
Friday Night Flights NOVEMBER 14
at Clayhouse Vineyards Reidel Wine Glass Seminar NOVEMBER 28TH
Enjoy a flight of three Clayhouse wines paired with three foodie flights! 5-7pm Learn why it matters which wines are to be served in certain glasses at Eos. Eos Holiday Preview
$15, $10/ wine club members, RSVP 805-238-7055, www.clayhousewines.com Taste five Eos wines, enjoy lunch & go home with four Reidel glasses. Always a Great deals on wine and merchandise. Serving mulled wine and offering
sell out. $65, $55/wine club, RSVP 805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com Holiday Food & Wine Pairings. Enjoy a glass of wine by their roaring fireplace
ONGOING EVERY 1ST SATURDAY
Wine & the Arts at Clayhouse Vineyards while listening to Christmas carols performed by a local gospel choir.
NOVEMBER 14
Downtown Paso Robles Tasting Room presents a celebration of music, art & 805-239-2562 Ext. 43, [email protected]
Elegant Evening
wine. 4-7pm, www.clayhousewines.com A special evening held during the Paderewski Festival. DECEMBER 4
ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY THROUGH OCTOBER Complement your musical experience with a gracious evening of fine wine, Friday Afternoon with Wine Filled Chocolates
Bocce and BBQ dining and conversation in a beautiful setting. Wine reception at 6:30. Meridian Wine-Filled Chocolate-infused with their Limited Release Cabernet
Donati Family Vineyard, 5-8pm, bring or buy Donati wine and enjoy the BBQ Sponsored by the Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association (PRDMA) Sauvignon, this Belgian dark chocolate truffle is pure decadence. Great stocking
and games on them! winespace.donatifamilyvineyard.com www.pasoroblesdowntown.org stuffers! Free, 12-5pm, 805-226-7133, www.meridianvineyards.com

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DECEMBER 4 DECEMBER 12 ONGOING WEEKENDS

Lights up the Downtown Holiday Open House at Eberle Winery Live Music at Mother’s Tavern
Downtown Atascadero, Atascadero’s annual holiday lighting ceremony in Experience the holidays “wine country style” and de-stress from the hustle and Upscale tavern with big band music most Sundays, San Luis Obispo
conjunction with Atascadero Main Street’s Art and Wine Tour. (Santa Claus will bustle of the season with carolers, free appetizers and Gary’s famous barbecue. Call for schedules, 805-541-8733, www.motherstavern.com
greet children at the Christmas Castle, 5965 Entrada Avenue after the tree Great gift ideas, free gift wrapping and pre-made or custom gift baskets.
Please bring a new, unwrapped toy as a donation to the Toy Bank of San Luis ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY
lighting ceremony.) Enjoy the Atascadero Community Band and the AHS Show
Obispo County, 1-5pm, 805-238-9607, www.EberleWinery.com Dallidet Adobe & Gardens
and Concert Choirs as they play and sing a variety of Holiday songs. Children can
Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo. Site of first commercial winery in
line up to see Santa while sipping some hot apple cider served by the Teens At DECEMBER 19 the area. 805-543-0638, www.slochs.org/dallidet
Work. Enjoy wine, food, art, music and good fellowship with friendly merchants. Victorian Teddy Bear Tea
Spend the evening walking around the Historic Colony District. 805-461-5000 A delightful time for the little ones and those that simply love teddies ONGOING
www.atascadero.org, 805-462-0177, www.atascaderomainstreet.org www.pasoroblesdowntown.org Lectures & Art at
California Polytechnic State University
DECEMBER 5-JANUARY 29 DECEMBER 26
San Luis Obispo, 805-756-1511, www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu
Over the Edge Wine & Cheese Flight on the Patio
The Loft Gallery annouces the opening of a group exhibition. The show opens Taste Eos Reserve Wines paired with local gourmet cheeses. $10 per person ONGOING
in the historic downtown of Paso Robles with an artists reception open to the 805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com Automobilia Museum
general public. Featured wine poured by Sculpterra Winery, Music by Jacob DECEMBER 31 Specialty cars, toy cars & airplanes along with many other antiques relating to
O’Dell. 6-8:30pm, [email protected], 805-239-8152 Annual New Year's Eve Celebration transportation. 10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Obispo
DECEMBER 5 at Robert Hall Winery ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Eberle Winery Black Tie Holiday Dinner Ring in the new year at Robert Hall Winery's annual celebration! Indulge in Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark”
Eberle Winery welcomes good friend Executive Chef of Playboy Mansion West your favorite Robert Hall wines as they bid farewell to 2009 and welcome Various art galleries stay open late & host artist receptions with wine & cheese
William Carter. Experience the excitement of the holidays in the caves, taking in 2010! 7pm-1am, $120. RSVP early Chelsey @ 805.239.1616 ext. 24,
5-9pm, 805-544-9251, www.sloartcouncil.org
all of the festive decorations, while feasting on a meal prepared by one of the www.roberthallwinery.com, [email protected]
NOVEMBER 8
finest chefs in the country. $150/pp; $120/Cellar Club members. CAYUCOS & MORRO BAY
Hair of the Dawg Biannual
RSVP 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com, [email protected]
ONGOING Pancake Breakfast at Salisbury Vineyards
DECEMBER 5 Adventures with Nature A pancake breakfast with Oaxacan influence. 9:30-11am, Grand Tasters, our
Pretty Holiday Open House Various hikes including Fast Hike to Coon Creek, White’s Point Vistas, club members and children free; others $10
Festive music will set the mood for your holiday sipping and shopping. To help Black Hill Trail, Sand Spit Walk & Ocean Lagoon. Morro Bay State Park Museum 805-595-WINE, www.salisburyvineyards.com
out the pocket book, there will a three hour special on all the wines! 12-3pm 805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org
805-467-3104, www.prettysmith.com NOVEMBER 8
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Dia de Oaxaca Harvest Festival
DECEMBER 5-6 Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
Salisbury Vineyards’ Open House
Holiday Open House Art galleries’ open house receptions. 5-8pm, 805-772-1068
Celebrate a day of life, love and remembrance with their family and the
at Castoro Cellars' Tasting Room ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH extended families of those who make our vineyards thrive. Oaxacan food,
Sample mulled spiced wine, enjoy home-baked cookies and listen to holiday Artists Receptions at Gallery at Marina Square dancing and art. View beautiful handcrafted altars while sampling traditionally
music by a cozy fire. Featuring special deals on gift items, gourmet food prod- Receptions for featured Central Coast artist, 5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay prepared molé. Salisbury Vineyards' wines paired with spicy, rich and sweet
ucts, and of course, Dam Fine Wine! FREE! 10-5:30pm, 888-DAM-FINE delicacies of Oaxaca. 11am-4pm, 805-595-WINE, www.salisburyvineyards.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS
www.castorocellars.com Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay NOVEMBER 11
DECEMBER 5 Fresh seasonal produce, crafts & musicians, 3-6pm, 800-231-0592 Pouring Wines for Canines & Felines
Downtown Christmas Light Parade ONGOING A night of wine tasting & food snacking to benefit the animals of Befriended
Enjoy this annual downtown seasonal display. The traditional light parade Winemaker Dinners at Hoppe’s Felines, Feline Network & The North County Humane Society.
marks the arrival of Santa Claus in downtown Paso Robles. Santa will be in Join Chef Bill Hoppe as he celebrates his passion for food and wine Three pours for $10, 805-489-4747, tlc4animals.com
residence at the Holiday House in the downtown city park until Christmas Eve. with Winemaker Dinners featuring California's best wine producers and DECEMBER 17
Parade begins at 7pm. www.pasoroblesdowntown.org Chef Hoppe's personalized cooking classes featuring beautiful combinations Holiday in the Vineyards
DECEMBER 5 of local and exotic foods. 805 995-1006, www.hoppesbistro.com at Claiborne & Churchill
Molly's Revenge at Castoro Cellars ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER Extended holiday hours for all of your last minute shopping. Enjoy great wines,
A festive start to the holiday season. 7:30pm, open 6:45pm, $20 Featuring Clayhouse snacks, games and good company! Participating wineries in the Edna Valley
RSVP 805 DAM-FINE, www.castorocellars.com, in association/SLOFolks Clayhouse is the featured Winery at On the Beach Bed & Breakfast in Cayucos will be open late and offering special discounts and tastings. 11am-7pm
805-995-3200, www.californiaonthebeach.com 805-544-4066, www.claibornechurchill.com
DECEMBER 6
4th Annual Member Christmas Open House SAN LUIS OBISPO DECEMBER 17
at San Marcos Creek Holiday in the Vineyard at Laetitia
ONGOING
Get into the holiday spirit with San Marcos Creek. Great gift selection (they'll Extended holiday hours for all of your last minute shopping. Enjoy great wines,
Hearst Castle Tours
even wrap it for you!), appetizers paired with their fine estate wines and live snacks, games and good company! Participating wineries in the Edna Valley
Witness the brilliance of the historical manor, 800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.org
music out on the patio (weather permitting). 12-4pm, 866-PASO-WINE will be open late and offering special discounts and tastings. 11am-7pm
ONGOING EVERY FRIDAY 805-481-1772, www.laetitiawine.com
DECEMBER 6 & 13 Tapas at Tolosa
Polar Express Reading at Sylvester Winery PISMO BEACH/SHELL BEACH
Start the weekend enjoying four tapas from Corner View Restaurant paired
Their traditional holiday fundraiser for the Family Care Network. Serves foster with four reserve wines, 5:30-7:30pm. Located in the Heritage Room. $25 SUNDAYS DECEMBER 6 – JANUARY 31
and high-needs children and families on the Central Coast. Climb aboard $20/Heritage Club members, [email protected], 805-782-0500 x10 A Murder Mystery Dinner
Sylvester’s 1947 Pullman Train cars for the reading of the holiday classic. Then be Golden Girls: The Curse of Jessica Fletcher
ONGOING SATURDAYS
whisked to the North Pole where Santa & Mrs. Claus will give out sleigh bells. Dinner, wine & laughter, Spyglass Restaurant, Shell Beach, Sundays, 5pm
Wine & Cheese Pairings at Tolosa Vineyards
Kids will be treated to hot chocolate & Christmas cookies. Adults will be treated 805-489-3875, www.murderinmind.com
In the Heritage Room, four estate wines are paired with four artisan cheeses
to wine & cheese. $15 donation per person. Limited to 30 people. Kids with the from around the world. 11am-3pm, 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com ONGOING
best pajamas will win a prize. 805-227-4000 www.sylvesterwinery.com Local Wine Tasting Tuesday,
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
DECEMBER 12 Live Music & Complimentary Appetizers
Reserve Flight Tastings at Tolosa Vineyards
Holiday Open House at Eos at Lido Restaurant
In the Heritage Room. Flights will vary from Pinot Noir flights to Rhone style
Share in the holiday cheer with live holiday music at Eos. Warm up by their The Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa, 5:30-6:30pm, $12
wines or even a vertical tasting of library wines. $20, $15/Heritage Club
wood burning fireplace with a glass of Eos wine paired with gourmet foods. RSVP 805-773-8900, www.thedolphinbay.com
members, 805-782-0500 x10, [email protected]
• November 10: Robert Talbott Winery
805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com
ONGOING • November 17: Jada Vineyard
DECEMBER 12 The San Luis Obispo Art Center • November 24 Phantom Rivers Winery
Vine Street Victorian Showcase Permanent collection & constantly rotating exhibits of works by local artists in • December 1: Niner Wine Estate
A classic street lined with beautiful Victorian homes, be-decked in the holiday all media – paintings, sculpture, photography & more. 11am-5pm • December 8: Rancho Arroyo Grande
charm of yesteryear. www.pasoroblesdowntown.org San Luis Obispo, 805-543-8562, www.sloartcenter.org • December 15: Halter Ranch Vineyard

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Cooking School at the Lido Restaurant NOVEMBER 27 ONGOING

All Classes include an unforgettable meal paired with fine local wines. Special Post-Thanksgiving Event Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum
5:30-8:30pm at Costa de Oro & Parks - Janeway Carriage House
• November 19: Lido Basics, Holiday Favorites, $65 Renowned artist Joseph Timmons will exhibit his work, as well as paint live at Exhibits from Chumash period through early 20th century ranch day, 12-4pm
CDO. Local faves, Terry Lawless (fresh off the U2 tour) and Mike Dean (amazing 805-688-7889, www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org
ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH guitarist!) will make their return to the Friday Night Wine Down. A great event SECOND THURSDAY
Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves after Turkey Day! 4:40-7:30pm, 805-922-1468, www.costadeorowinery.com Wine Impressions at Artiste
Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more. Pismo Beach, 10am-4pm Join fellow wine lovers for a blind tasting, sensory evaluation & discussion by
DECEMBER 5-6
805-704-8128, www.pismochamber.com region. 7-9pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com
Wine Christmas Passport
NOVEMBER 13-15 The Santa Maria Valley Wine Country will be celebrating the holiday season ONGOING
James Beard Foundation Benefit Weekend featuring ten local wineries. The passport includes both large and boutique Saturdays - Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa wineries. Each winery will feature Christmas décor, music, and the winning Naturalists lead one mile walk for all ages, Oak Canyon Trail, 10-11:30am
• Friday, 4:30-6pm, Champagne & Caviar Tasting: Fine Champagne and cookie and wine pairing recipes from each winery. Tasting rooms will be open Weekends -Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise
from 11am for wine tasting both days. Tickets in advance/$30 & include a Guided 2-hour cruise with wildlife & geology. $7 for 12 & under, $15 over 12
sparkling wines paired with caviar from around the world, $95 per person
Riedel glass (you can choose from two pickup locations), a passport program, Junior Ranger Program
• Saturday, 11am-1pm, Interactive Cooking Demonstration & Luncheon: and wine tasting at all participating wineries. A limited number of tickets will Kids learn about wildlife, ecosystems & caring for the environment
Featuring Executive Chef Evan Treadwell and Guest Chef Joseph Humphrey be available for $35 each at Costa de Oro throughout the weekend. Wineries 12:30-1:30pm $2 per child
of Murray Circle at Cavallo Point, Sausalito, CA. $80 per person participating include Costa de Oro and Kenneth Volk Vineyards. 866-480-5194 Many other children & adult friendly programs! Cachuma Lake Nature Center
• Sunday, 6pm, Friends of James Beard Dinner: Lido’s third annual seven- www.smvwines.com/WineChristmas or email [email protected] Santa Ynez Park, 805-693-0691, www.cachuma.com
course dinner featuring Executive Chef Evan Treadwell, Guest Chef Joseph DECEMBER 5 - 6 ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Humphrey of Murray Circle at Cavallo Point, Sausalito, CA, and Guest Chef Buttonwood Farm Pomegranate Festival Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House
Craig Von Foerster of Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, CA. Featured local Need some holiday cheer? Come out and sample their fabulous pomegranate Live music & fine food, 6:30pm, $2
recipes, taste their award winning wines and take care of your holiday 805-688-2886, www.thevineyardhouse.com
wineries include Chamisal, Trenza, Sinor La Valle, Youngs Market, Talley Vine
yards, Tolosa Winery, McKeon-Phillips, Claiborne & Churchill and Saucelito shopping. www.sbcountywines.com/wineries/pages/buttonwood.html ONGOING
Canyon. $200 per person LOS OLIVOS Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery
11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com
AVILA BEACH ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
ONGOING
Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks
ONGOING SUNDAYS Glider Rides at the Airport
Free movie & snacks with discussion, 7pm
Art on the Beach at Avila Beach 805-688-2517, Santa Ynez, www.gliderides.com
805-688-1082, www.wildlingmuseum.org
Artists paint & present their work, 10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier LOMPOC/BUELLTON
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
ONGOING FRIDAYS Evening with the Winemaker ONGOING SATURDAYS
First Friday at Morovino $15, 805-688-7265, 5-6pm, www.losolivoscafe.com Olde Towne Market in Lompoc
Delicious food & wine pairings, 4-6pm, $12, 805-627-1443, Avila Beach Great food, wine & music, Lompoc, 805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com
ONGOING THURSDAYS
ARROYO GRANDE Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café ONGOING SATURDAYS
Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres, 5pm, $15 Olive Oil Tasting at Foley
ONGOING 10:30am-4pm, Lompoc, 805-737-6222, www.foleywines.com
805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com
Hopping Good Time at the SLO Down Pub
ONGOING SATURDAYS DECEMBER 5
Open mic Mondays and everything else from blues to bluegrass. See the whole
Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting Cheers for Charlotte at Huber Winery!
calendar of events at www.slodownpub.com/event_calendar.shtml The Hubers are featuring their Charlotte’s Reserve Dornfelder, in honor and
Enjoy delicious organic tastings. 10am-2pm, $3
ONGOING named after their longtime black Labrador. Joining them will be fellow animal
805-693-1600, www.globalgardensgifts.com
Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande loving winemakers pouring their latest releases. $25, 1-4pm, 100% of ticket
ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 30 sales to Buellton Humane Society. 805-736-3854
Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077, www.arroyograndevillage.org
Wine, Women and a Few Good Men
SOLVANG
ONGOING SATURDAYS at Carina Cellars
Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market Featuring the artwork of Lompoc artist Joan Jones displayed in their tasting ONGOING
Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts. 12-2:30pm room. Her passion for the human figure is evident. With a fine winery showing Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm
her work, Jones will also include pastel paintings and prints of local vineyards, Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views, 10am–3pm, 805-686-4002
805-473-2250, www.arroyograndevillage.org
hence the show's theme. 11am-5pm, 805 688-2459, www.carinacellars.com ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS Solvang Farmers Market
NOVEMBER 13
Learn How to Make Ice Cream at Doc Burnsteins Fresh produce, flowers & foods, 2:30-6pm
An Unconventional Discussion of Wine:
30 minute skit about ice cream where you help create new flavors, 7pm 805-962-5354, www.sbfarmersmarket.org
Wine & the Arts
805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com The Bench Tasting Room at Byron Winery, learn how to use the arts to describe ONGOING FRIDAYS
ONGOING FRIDAYS wine. Featuring local artists, local chefs & Byron wine. 6-8pm Wine Tasting on the Patio
Wine Down at Wood Winery $30; wine club/$25, RSVP 805-938-1537, [email protected] Live guitar music with fine wines at Royal Scandinavian Inn, 5:30-7pm
Reserve wines & gourmet cheese, 4-7pm, 805-489-9663 800-624-5572, www.royalscandinavianinn.com
NOVEMBER 28
www.wildwoodwine.com, email [email protected] Riverbench Signature Laser Engraving Event ONGOING
Looking for a special gift? Purchase a Riverbench wine bottle or glass and have Elverhoj Museum of History & Art
Ongoing exhibits of art & photography
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY it engraved before your eyes. 10am-4pm, 805-937-8340, [email protected]
805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org
DECEMBER 9
SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON The Bench Holiday Open House ONGOING THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Introducing the new Byron Cuvee wines. Music, appetizers & a special guest in Learn Scandinavian Folk Dancing
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS 7-10pm, 805-688-6144, www.solvangusa.com
The Bench Tasting Room. 6-8pm, $10, Wine Club/Complimentary
Santa Maria Valley Railway Historical Museum RSVP 805-938-1537, [email protected] ONGOING
Lots of fun including a train simulator exhibit. 1-4:30pm Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
SANTA YNEZ
805-714-4927, www.smvrhm.org/museum All makes & models, Solvang, 805-6869522, www.motosolvang.com
ONGOING MONDAYS
ONGOING
Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts
Friday Night Wine Down at Costa de Oro
Santa Barbara Darts Association, BBQ & darts, 7pm
Great way to start your weekend! Enjoy live music, wine tasting, and cheese 805-686-4785, www.mavericksaloon.org
plates. 4:30-7:30pm, 805-922-1468, www.costadeorowinery.com Email your upcoming event information to
ONGOING FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS [email protected]
ONGOING FRIDAYS Dancing at Maverick Saloon
For best results, submit information
Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock Dance lessons, live country western or rock & roll. 6:45pm
Live music, wine & food. 7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471 805-686-4785, www.mavericksaloon.org
at least 6 weeks prior to your event.

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SANTA BARBARA ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS DECEMBER 11-13

At various venues art, cultural events & fine wine tasting! 5-8pm Christmas Revels: in Celebration of the Winter Solstice
ONGOING SUNDAYS
805-962-2098, www.santabarbaradowntown.com Santa Barbara Revels presents their 2009 production of "The King and the
Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show
Fool" at the Marjorie Luke Theatre features medieval traditions in music, dance,
Featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry. East Beach Pier, 10am–6pm ONGOING drama and ritual. December 11-12, 7:30pm December 13, 3pm, $12-$35
805-897-1982,www.sbaacs.com
Santa Barbara Museum of Art 805 963-0761, lobero.com, 805-565-9357 or visit santabarbararevels.org
ONGOING FRIDAYS 805-963-4364, www.sbma.net
Wine Tasting at East Beach Wine
ONGOING
VENTURA COUNTY
Hosted by a winemaker, winery owner or wine broker. 8 -10 wines to taste.
4-7pm, contact for current host listing. 805-691-1020, www.eastbeachwine.com Planetarium Shows at ONGOING
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Museum of Ventura County
ONGOING
805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com Photographs, publications, documents & exhibits depicting Ventura County's
Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater
Guided tours upon request, 805-996-4946, www.loberotheater.com • Exploring the Spring Sky • Cosmic Safari history. 10am-5pm, 805-653-0323, www.venturamuseum.org
• Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket ONGOING
ONGOING
University at Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures ONGOING THURSDAYS Tidepool Talk
805-893-3535, www.arts&lectures.ucsb.edu An Evening of Visual & Performing Arts Show & tell about fascinating animals & plants at the exhibit.
National Park Visitor Center Ventura Harbor, 805-658-5730, www.nps.gov
ONGOING Santa Barbara downtown galleries keep their doors open late allowing the
Historic Downtown Walking Tour public to enjoy local art. 5-8pm, 805-962-2098 ONGOING
Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past, 10am-12pm, 805-965-6307 Ventura County Maritime Museum
ONGOING Art, ship models, & maritime exhibits, 11am-5pm, 805-984-6260, Oxnard
ONGOING University of California Santa Barbara
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Winemaker Dinners at Wine Cask Various speakers, 805-893-7221, www.arts&lectures.sa.ucsb.edu
Tour Ojai Olive Oil at Asquith Farm
Delicious gourmet dinners paired with local wines, 6:30pm
ONGOING Begins outside with the history of the grove, an explanation of the olive vari-
805-996-9463, www.winecask.com
C‘est Cheese eties, their maturing process, the harvesting & a visit to the tree nursery. Share
ONGOING Stop for lunch, wine, cheese and chocolate. They’re starting to ramp up their the adventure of producing premium-quality olive oils. 10am-3pm Mon-Fri by
Ty Warner Sea Center appointment. 805-701-3825, www.ojaioliveoil.com
selection, bringing in new and delicious cheeses, wines and various treats for
Explore creatures of the sea at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
all to enjoy. 825 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, 805-965-0318 NOVEMBER 14
Stearns Wharf, www.sbnature.org/seacenter
Wine and Wins at Camarillo Airport
ONGOING DECEMBER 3 Wine tasting, food, World War II aviation history. This is a great outing for all
Lectures & Readings at the La Arcada Christmans Walk you pilots and airplane aficionados. 3-7pm, $59.95 p/p in advance Tickets avail-
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Promoting a festive holiday spirit by encouraging families and shoppers alike to able at Rancho Ventavo Cellars Tasting Room. www.cafsocal.com
805-962-8404, Santa Barbara, www.sbmm.org spend time in a tree-filled court transformed into a winter wonderland.
NOVEMBER 14
ONGOING TUESDAYS THROUGH SATURDAYS Scrolling carolers and musicians throughout the sculpture courtyard. An old Wine, Dine and Play at the Square
Art Workshops for Children at Art from Scrap fashioned sleigh for a complimentary photo with Santa. Enjoy fresh popped Wine taste at Rancho Ventavo Cellars, dine at La Dolce Vita, enjoy the play at
Fun workshops where kids reuse all sorts of materials to make works of art! popcorn, cookies and treats provided by merchants. 1114 State Street the Elite Theatre with "Children of Eden" a musical by Stephen Schwartz. Pre-
10am-2pm, $6, 805-884-0459, www.artfromscrap.org www.laarcadasantabarbara.com payment and reservations a must! $49 all inclusive. 805-486-6878

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Castoro Cellars Exhibits Artist Kristopher Doe

Each month, the art gallery at Castoro Cellars Winery Tasting Room in Templeton exhibits
artwork from local artists.
In November, Castoro will be showing the work of local artist Kristopher Doe, a transplant from
the Los Angeles area. It will be his first local show.
Doe was raised in the Los Angeles suburb of Pasadena where its tall, sun-splashed palm and
camphor-tree-lined streets contrasted against the backdrop of the grand San Gabriel mountains.
“Though I was raised in an urban environment, the commanding presence of nature has firmly held
my attention since I was a child and has served as my primary inspiration in my adult life as I work
to capture the differing characteristics of our natural environment in its many rich and diverse forms
and faces.”
A graduate of Art Center College of Design, Mr. Doe’s career as an illustrator, designer and painter
has spanned twenty years, in addition to fifteen years teaching drawing, design and painting courses
at community and private art colleges throughout southern and central California.
Castoro Cellars Winery Tasting Room is located at 1315 N. Bethel Rd in Templeton. For more
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Wineology INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER by Len Napolitano

What is terroir?
The French term, “Terroir” (pronounced tear-wah), is what creates the “personality” of a wine. Although the
what makes a specific grape-growing site, and its wine, French word “terrior” has no English translation, it has
distinctive. It is a philosophy, originated in Europe, that says become a term used everywhere to describe this interaction
it is a multitude of influences in nature that create a wine’s of many factors that influence a grape-growing site.
character. These natural factors include soil composition, So, the next time you taste a great wine, whether Pinot
day and nighttime temperatures, the amount of rainfall, the Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon or Zinfandel, take
direction of the sun, just to name a few. notice of where the grapes were grown. If a distinct site is
This principle of terroir explains why some of the best listed on the label as the origin of the grapes, such as the
California Pinot Noir, for example, originates in the regions name of a specific vineyard or an official wine geographic
of Carneros and Russian River. They may be separated by region (also known as an appellation) know that you are
about 30 miles but they share similar soils and experience tasting more than just the grapes that made the wine. You
the same cooling effects from bodies of water nearby – either are experiencing “terrior” – everything in nature that makes
the ocean, in the case of the Russian River area, or San Pablo that site, or area, unique.
Bay for the Carneros region. Both regions produce rich and
complex wines made from Pinot Noir grapes that reflect
Len Napolitano lives in Sonoma Wine Country and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educators,
their similar terroir. Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge
Over centuries of winemaking around the world, it has from his frequent contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.
Send your questions about wine to: [email protected] or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of
been learned that the uniqueness of a specific location is Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.

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WINE COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT

NOVO RESTAURANT
Located on Higuera Street with its patio sitting luxuri-
ously above San Luis Creek, Novo restaurant is fusion
cuisine with a local heart that has captivated this Central
Coast town.
The menu is a stunning blend of flavors from around
the world with a focus on Asian and South American
fusions. Chef Justin Gabbert has teamed with owner Robin
Covey to create a Tapas selection along with a few large
plate items that are a blend of local ingredients with inter-
national flare. The menu at Novo does change with the
seasons, usually summer and winter and depending on the
local farmer’s market. “I’m probably the biggest buyer at
the SLO Farmer’s Market. We spend about $40,000 a year
there,” says Covey. “The local produce here is astounding.”
The wine list at Novo, a Portuguese word meaning
“new,” is large and features a vast selection of local Central
Coast wines.
Seating more than 160 people, if necessary, the large edgeable wait staff that pays attention to customer service,
patio, the inside dining room and the basement dining a focus on fresh local ingredients, local wines and Central
room are all simple and stylish with inviting warm colors Coast hospitality, have made Novo a true destination for
and intimate settings. The building itself is one of the orig- dining.
inal San Luis Obispo turn-of-the-century brick structures Novo is open daily from 11 a.m. For more information,
with a full-sized basement and hardwood floors. call (805) 543-3986 or visit www.novorestaurant.com.
Novo has been in San Luis Obispo for five years, but
every dish is as fresh and new as its first serving. A knowl-
C AYUCOS

SAN LUIS OBISPO HOPPE’S GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOP

The most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the Central
Coast. Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppe’s seasonally inspired menu,
hand-selected wine list with a beautiful garden and historical setting.
MAMA'S MEATBALL Offering a wide range of menu items - from wild game to prime meats
Fine Italian Restaurant and Catering and vegetarian/vegan items.
Mama's Meatball has specialized in creating 78 N. Ocean Avenue • Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm
seasonal menus by using only the finest and
www.hoppesbistro.com • 805.995.1006
freshest ingredients.
570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135
www.mamasmeatball.com
805-544-0861 AT A S C A D E R O

NOVO RESTAURANT
NOVO’s international flavors are the leading ingredients in an
exotic dining experience. Brazilian, Mediterranean and Asian
flavors awaken the senses. In house roasted spices for curries,
mixtures and marinades balanced with crisp, seasonal vegeta-
bles and savory meats. Explore.
726 Higuera Street • Open Daily from 11am
805-543-3986 • www.novorestaurant.com

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Be Green, Save Green with Safe Haven ShipSmart Passport

For all you enthusiasts of San Luis Obispo Haven SmartShip Passport, it would be a flat
County wineries, it just became easier, less rate of $57.50 to a commercial address, for all
expensive and better for the environment to of your wine shipped as a single case. And
buy wine. A bold statement for sure, but Safe you only have to be there to sign for one
Haven Wine Services’ new ShipSmart Passport package, instead of six.”
program does just that! They allow consumers The program is also ideal for those with
the ultimate convenience by consolidating multiple wine club memberships. As many
their wine shipments. Now consumers can clubs ship during the same periods each year,
travel through the San Luis Obispo wine Safe Haven will collect your wines in person
region, purchasing direct through wineries or from the various wineries, consolidate them
through wine clubs and save significantly on into cases and ship them at a lower total cost.
shipping costs, while reducing packaging You pay no more for your wine than your
waste and energy consumption. wine club cost, and Safe Haven takes care of
“We introduced this program because, well, consolidating your shipping costs. Costs vary
it just makes sense to us,” explained Corrine based on the destination of the wines, but the
Appelbaum, who owns Safe Haven with her savings for consolidated shipping are signifi-
husband Daniel. “There is no sense in accumu- cant nationwide.
lating all this waste – cost wise and packaging “It’s so simple but so valuable,” said Daniel,
wise – it’s 100% avoidable.” the co-owner of Safe Haven Wine Services.
The ShipSmart Passport program is quite “We handle club shipments and wine storage
simple: buy wine at participating wineries Daniel & Corrine Appelbaum for many of the partner wineries already.
throughout San Luis Obispo County, fill out More than 50 San Luis Obispo County
the Safe Haven ShipSmart Passport (available at participating wineries wineries already participate in the program, with more coming on
and hotels) then return home. Your wine purchases will arrive as a board every day.
single, consolidated shipment. “It’s more convenient for the wineries because they don’t have to
Safe Haven not only collects your wine purchases from the various cope with the hassles of shipping. It’s more economical and easier for
wineries at no charge, they then protect them with eco-friendly 100% visitors who are buying wine at multiple wineries; and it reduces the
recycled pulp packaging. They ship them to you as consolidated case amount of packaging and transportation fuel involved in getting the
shipments, for a cost that is significantly less than having them sent wine to its destination,” said Corrine. “It’s really a win-win-win for
directly from each winery. wineries, wine enthusiasts and the environment.”
“Let’s say you need the wine to go to the East Coast,” explained Tour and limo companies in the SLO area are also getting on board.
Corrine, “If you bought two bottles each at six wineries during your “Instead of trying to keep everyone’s wines sorted in the trunk or back
stay, you would be looking at $20 per shipment, for a total of $120 in of the van, everyone just fills out their Safe Haven ShipSmart Passports
shipping on top of the cost of the wine. If you shipped with the Safe along the way,” explained Corrine. “At the end of the visit, we round
up everyone’s purchases, package them up for each person and deliver
them where they need to go.”
Safe Haven Wine Services is well known as the SLO County leader
in offering wine shipping and storage services to visitors throughout
Paso Robles Wine Country. San Luis Obispo County residents have
been raving about Safe Haven’s new expanded coverage area which
now includes southern San Luis Obispo County as well. In addition
to shipping and concierge services, Safe Haven offers onsite climate
controlled storage facilities, a wine lounge for events and daily ship-
ping, storage and wine club services for wineries.
For more information about the ShipSmart program and Safe
Haven’s other services, visit www.SafeHavenWineServices.com or call
805-238-SAFE (7233). You can also stop by the Safe Haven Wine
Services facility at 2732 Danley Court in Paso Robles. They are open
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Carina Cellars Clairvoyant Perfectly Paired with

Homemade Chicken Ravioli in a Savory Grape Sauce
Forget those wine recommendations from sommeliers about the Coast that combines Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre, and which
best wine to pair with your meal. Sure, in a pinch, they’re helpful, melts in your mouth when tasted on its own. Even better, when
but they take all the fun away from the wine and food learning sipped after each bite of the chicken ravioli, it completes this
process. The best way to discover wines that combine perfectly perfect pairing.
with certain dishes is to create the dishes yourself from a prepared This wine is loaded with dark fruit and juicy richness. A note of
recipe and then experiment with different wines until you get the spiciness that can sometimes accompany some Syrah wines, is
marriage of wine and food flavor that works best. And when the joined with the elegant fruitiness of the Grenache and notable
dish you create includes a sauce called a Savory Grape Sauce, you structure from the Mourvedre. Together, these three grapes form a
know it’s going to be something special. robust and layered wine that provides a memorable experience
The Carina Cellars’ Homemade Chicken Ravioli with a Savory when enjoyed with this recipe – one that every wine and food-
Grape Sauce takes you step by step in creating the delicious fill- pairing adventurer is sure to appreciate.
ings for the ravioli, then guides you in making a mouthwatering Carina Cellars has two Central Coast tasting rooms. One, the
sauce out of white wine, grapes and raisins that makes this pairing original location, is at 2900 Grand Avenue, Suite A, in Los Olivos;
truly perfect. The chicken filling is wonderfully flavored with (805) 688-2459. The other location, the Carina Cellars Estate Vine-
spices, caramelized onions and tasty veggies that give the dish a yard & Winery at Rancho del Cielo is at 3525 Adelaida Road in
liveliness that deserves an equally flavorful wine. That wine is the Paso Robles; (805) 886-5079. Carina Cellars specializes in wines
2007 Carina Cellars Clairvoyant, a Rhône blend from the Central made from Rhône varieties and Rhône blends such as Clairvoyant.

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HOMEMADE CHICKEN RAVIOLI

WITH A SAVORY GRAPE SAUCE
Chicken Filling Savory Grape Sauce
• 1 chicken cut into pieces – legs, breasts • 2 shallots, minced very fine
and back, with the small bones removed, • 4 tablespoons butter
heart and liver reserved – to yield about 4 • 1 lb white grapes, seeded and quartered
lbs of meat • 11 oz. golden raisins
• 2 onions, diced small • 11 oz. white wine
• 2 carrots, diced small • 1 quart chicken braising stock
• 2 ribs celery, diced small
• 2 sprigs rosemary, chopped Sweat shallots in butter over low heat until
• 2 sprigs thyme, chopped very soft - about 10 minutes.
• 2 cups white wine Add in white grapes, raisins and white wine.
• 3 cups marsala wine Simmer until raisins are plumped - about 15
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste, |double minutes.
concentrate – heaping tablespoon Add the braising stock and simmer about
• 2 quarts chicken stock 15 min longer.
• 7 ounces fontina cheese, grated fine Strain out half of the grapes and raisins
• 14 ounces parmigiano reggiano cheese, and reserve for service. Buzz the remaining
grated fine grapes and sauce with a blender,
• 2 eggs and mix back in the reserved grapes and
• 1-3/4 lb fresh whole milk ricotta raisins. Adjust seasoning with salt and
• Salt and pepper – as needed pepper.

Season the chicken pieces with salt and

pepper. In a heavy pot large enough to Pasta -
braise them, sear all sides of the • 8 oz flour (can use Italian “00”,
chicken pieces very well. Set aside. or all purpose unbleached flour)
In the same pot, sweat mirepoix and herbs • 2 eggs
over medium low heat- caramelize well
(about 30 minutes). Add in the legs Combine flour with eggs, and knead well by
and back. hand to produce a smooth uniform dough.
Add the tomato concentrate, stir well into Using a pasta rolling machine, roll the
the meat and veggies, and caramelize dough out in very thin sheets.
slightly – about five minutes. Use the filling with the pasta to form ravioli
Add white wine and marsala, and a of your desired shape and size.
spoonful of kosher salt. Reduce to nearly To serve, heat the savory grape sauce until
dry. hot. Boil the ravioli in salted boiling water
Add chicken stock, liver, heart, breasts and until al dente. Remove the cooked ravioli
wings – if the meat is not covered, add from the water, toss with the sauce and
more stock. Simmer about 30-45 minutes, serve immediately, accompanied by grated
or until meat is very tender and falls from parmigiano reggiano cheese.
the bones. Remove from heat and let cool.
Sieve stock from the pot and save for
making the savory grape sauce. Retain the
vegetables. Remove bones from
meat, retaining meat, skin, heart, liver.
Buzz vegetables, skin, heart, liver, giblets,
and the meat from the back in a food
processor or meat grinder until
very smooth. Chop the remaining meat
very fine by hand or with a meat grinder.
Turn all into a large bowl.
Add the remaining ingredients, and mix by
hand to form a smooth, even mixture.
Season with salt and pepper to taste – Chef John Fernandez of A Tavola

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Steve Anglim

ANGLIM WINERY
“It’s hard to believe it has been four wines in 2004, we tasted by appointment
UPCOMING EVENTS
years,” says Steffanie Anglim. She is refer- only, basically out of the back of the Chevy.
PASO ROBLES
ring to the opening of the Anglim Winery We opened the tasting room a year later,
November 12-15 | Paderewski Festival
tasting room in downtown Paso Robles, Celebrate the legacy of Ignacy Jan Paderewski with four days of concerts, and were the only one in town for a while,”
which celebrated its fourth anniversary wine tasting and exhibits of Paderewski memorabilia. Anglim will feature the says Steffanie. Now there are over 15
music of Paderewski in the tasting room. www.paderewskifest.com.
this past May. Steve and Steffanie Anglim November 27-29 | Anglim Holiday Open House tasting rooms in downtown Paso Robles,
started the winery in 2002 with a focus on Kick-off the holiday season at the Anglim tasting room! Taste limited-release and the Anglims are glad to have the
wines, enjoy wine and cheese pairings, and check out the holiday gift pack-
producing Rhône varietals from boutique ages, too, which feature wine items along with local specialties from our company. Anglim’s tasting room is located
vineyards on California’s Central Coast. Winemaker’s Club partners, including cheeses, chocolates and olive oils. somewhat off the beaten track at the
December 5, 5-7pm | Wine & the Arts
Since then, the winery has grown to about Join Anglim & the downtown wineries the first Saturday of every month as
historic train depot, one of Paso Robles’
3,500 cases a year with Rhône varietals and they celebrate local artists, musicians & wine. Enjoy wine & cheese pairings oldest refurbished buildings (circa 1887).
along with live music and the work of local artists.
blends still at the core, including well- “The space has a great feel to it – bright and
regarded Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache, ON THE ROAD warm, relaxing and interesting at the same
November 18 | Anglim Winemaker Dinner at Firefly Grill
and red blends plus limited-production Join winemaker Steve Anglim for a 5-course wine dinner featuring Anglim time. Plus, with its rich history, we feel like
wines. 251 North El Camino Real, Suite B, Encinitas
family favorites such as Pinot Noir and 760-635-1066, www.fireflygrillandwinebar.com
the building really connects us and our
Cabernet Sauvignon. Creating just the November 19-22 | San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival guests to Paso Robles itself.” More adven-
right assortment of wines and vineyards is Wine and food extravaganza featuring world-class wineries, gourmet foods, turous travelers can take the Amtrak train
celebrity chefs, wine dinners, cooking classes, wine tasting classes, live and
key. “Partnering gives me enormous flexi- silent auctions, personalities, wine tastings and unlimited food samples! from San Diego, Seattle, and points in
bility, allowing me to have a Sta. Rita Hills Anglim will participate in the Paso Robles Blends Panel Discussion (Friday), between and step off right at the Anglim
Reserve Event (Friday), and Grand Tasting (Saturday);
Pinot Noir, for example, alongside a Paso www.worldofwineevents.com tasting room. From there, it is a short walk
Robles Westside Mourvèdre, each reflective to elegant hotels, boutiques, and some of
of their unique place,” says winemaker Steve Anglim. “And I want to the area’s finest restaurants.
work with growers who are as passionate about growing grapes as I The Anglims especially look forward to the holiday season in the
am about making wine.” Ultimately, Anglim strives to make city. “Downtown Paso Robles becomes wondrous during the holi-
balanced, food-friendly wines that tend to be more elegant than days, filled with lights, festive windows, parades and an energy and
overbearing, and reflective of both the winemaker and the grape. warmth that makes it hard not to fall in love with the place,” says
The Anglims looked to downtown Paso Robles for that sense of Steffanie. Part of their celebration this year includes the release of
“place” for their tasting room as well. “When we released our first two new wines for Anglim: single-vineyard bottlings of Grenache

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Continued

Blanc and Mourvèdre. “We are very excited to add both of these
wines to our line-up. The Grenache Blanc, from Red Cedar Vine-
yard, compliments our selection of Rhône whites (which already
included Viognier, Roussanne and a Marsanne-based blend),” says
Steve Anglim. “The Mourvèdre is from Hastings Ranch, a small vine-
yard on the far west side. I originally thought I would include it in
our blend, but then every time I sampled the barrels, I liked it more
and more by itself. For me, it is a great expression of our style:
elegant and balanced, with lovely fruit character, and a spice and
intensity that surprises.” The wines are part of Anglim’s Winemaker’s
Club package, which provides members twice each year with a
tasting package of their new limited-production wines. 2009 has
been an exciting year for Anglim in terms of new wines, including
the release of the superb 2007 Pinot Noirs from Bien Nacido Vine-
yard in Santa Maria and Fiddlestix Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills, and
the addition of a late-harvest Viognier/Roussanne blend, slated for
release in 2010.
Steve and Steffanie are behind the tasting bar most days
throughout the year, and extend an open invitation to come by and
taste what their family winery is all about. Winery and barrel tasting
tours with Steve are also available by appointment. Anglim is
located at 740 Pine Street in downtown Paso Robles. For more
information, call (805) 227-6813 or visit the website at
www.anglimwinery.com.

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‘Holiday in the Vineyards’ at Claiborne & Churchill

On December 17, Claiborne made in California, let alone San small family-owned winery wineries and got bit by the wine
& Churchill will extend their Luis Obispo County. Regardless, founded by Claiborne (Clay) bug,” Clay admits. “I talked my
holiday hours for “Holiday in the Claiborne & Churchill decided to Thompson and his wife, Freder- way into a job as a cellar rat at
Vineyards.” Stop by Claiborne & specialize in premium dry wines icka Churchill. Former teachers at Edna Valley Vineyard, then went
Churchill for all your last minute made from Riesling, Gewürz- the University of Michigan (Clay back to Michigan, sold the house
shoping. Enjoy great wines, traminer and Pinot Gris grapes, as specialized in Old Norse and moved to California.” He was
snacks, games and good well as Pinot Noir from several Languages and Literatures, and Edna Valley’s third employee. “I
company! Other participating nearby vineyards. Not to limit Fredericka taught German), the worked there for five years, and
wineries in the Edna Valley will their portfolio, they also produce couple left the “Groves of they let me learn every aspect of
be open late and offering special small lots of other wines, Academe,” as Clay put it, for the the business,” Clay says. “Fortu-
discounts and tastings as well. including a dry Muscat, vineyards of California in 1981 in nately, we didn’t have any idea
how hard it would be to start a
Claiborne & Churchill winery Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet order to start a new life in the
winery from scratch, otherwise we
was started in 1983, inspired by Sauvignon, Sparkling Brut rosé wine industry.
would have been afraid to take the
the wines of Alsace even though and a Port-style wine. “On an academic trip to Cali-
plunge,” says Clay. “I guess after
these types of wine were not often Claiborne & Churchill is still a fornia in 1981, I visited a few
25 years of hard work, you could
say we’re an overnight success.”
But Clay and Fredericka have
always looked at life from a
different perspective. Not only
were they making wines few
people ever heard of, let alone
drank much, in 1995 they
completed construction on their
new and permanent winery
building. The winery, a note-
worthy example of environmental
architecture, is known as a straw
bale building, the first of its kind
in California. With sixteen-inch
thick walls made of bales of rice
straw, then covered by a plaster

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exterior, the winery is so well insulated that it maintains a constant cellar

temperature, without the need for mechanical cooling or heating. When
visiting, there is a small window that looks into the straw bale construc-
tion so wine tasters can educated themselves in architecture as well.
By all accounts Claiborne & Churchill has carved out a well
respected niche of unusual wines and they are seeing a resurgence of
consumers turning toward these wines. “I don’t know of any one thing
that accounts for consumers having a more accepting attitude toward
Riesling,” Clay ponders, “but it’s probably a combination of factors.
There’s a growing boredom with Chardonnay, a larger wine-drinking
demographic, including drinkers who never learned that it wasn’t “cool”
to drink Riesling, and better examples of California Rieslings,” he says.
They specifically purchase grapes rather than running their own
vineyard simply because they are not dependent on a single crop. Wine-
making is farming after all, and Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate
with seasonal changes. Additionally, they can focus more on the wine-
making and marketing of their wines, rather than worry about frost
damage, excessive heat or intrusive pests. “It’s about relationships,” Clay
says of the various vineyards he works with. “We seek out growers who
share the same values as we do, and we develop and maintain a close
relationship with them. It’s really a community effort,”
That is evidenced in the Riesling and Gewürztraminer Clay has been
purchasing from the same vineyards since 1988. “We don’t tell them
how to grow the grapes, but they know what we like and we know they
will deliver it.” That kind of relationship and trust extends into the
wines themselves and Claiborne & Churchill is known for the consis-
tent quality of all of their diverse wines.
Since Mother Nature ultimately dictates how the fruit will turn out,
winemaker Coby Parker-Garcia takes a cautious approach to each
vintage. “With most of the wine already in bottle, my mind moves from
one important factor of winemaking, bottling, to another important
factor of winemaking…harvest,” he says. “Things are looking promising
for this upcoming harvest,” he adds.
With only about 10,000 cases of wine made each year, it’s best to
secure them as soon as possible. Parker-Garcia employs Claiborne &
Churchill’s traditional European winemaking techniques which
includes extensive use of barrel-fermentation and barrel-aging, minimal
manipulation of the wines as they progress, spontaneous fermentation
using indigenous yeasts and the limited use of SO2. The philosophy is
that the winemaker’s task is to coax out the inherent flavors and charac-
ters of that particular grape. The goal has always been to create enjoy-
able dinner wines which exude a harmonious balance of fruit and oak,
structure and texture, and which compliment the meal.
Taste the overnight success wines located within the wine cellar of
their unique straw bale winery. The Tasting Room is open every day
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and there is a $5 tasting fee. Claiborne &
Churchill is located at 2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd. in the Edna Valley
of San Luis Obispo. For additional information, contact them at (805)
544-4406 or visit www.claibornechurchill.com.

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Santa Maria Valley Wine Country Announces

‘Wine Christmas’ Passport Weekend, Dec. 5-6
The Santa Maria Valley Wine Country will be celebrating the Cambria, CORE, Costa de Oro, Cottonwood Canyon, Foxen,
holiday season with their “Wine Christmas” Passport featuring Kenneth Volk Vineyards, Rancho Sisquoc, Riverbench and The
eleven local wineries during the weekend of December 5th and Bench, Tres Hermanas.
6th. The passport includes both large and boutique wineries. In The “Wine Christmas” Passport offers an affordable wine expe-
addition to wine tasting, each winery will feature Christmas décor, rience, offering huge savings with the purchase of a ticket
music and the winning cookie and wine pairing recipes from each compared to visiting each winery separately. Wineries will be
winery. Tasting rooms will be open from 11 a.m. for wine tasting offering special savings for the holidays – just in time to buy
both days. holiday gifts for family and friends. As an additional incentive, for
Tickets are available in advance for $30 and include a Riedel every two bottles of wine purchased by a passport attendee, they
glass (you can choose from two pickup locations), a passport will receive a raffle ticket with a chance to win several prizes.
program and wine tasting at all participating wineries. A limited For those visitors attending the passport, special lodging rates
number of tickets will be available for $35 each at Costa de Oro are available at the Fairfield Inn & Suites, Best Western Big
throughout the weekend. America, The Historic Santa Maria Inn and Radisson hotels.
The eleven wineries participating in the passport are Addamo, Touring and transportation operators Breakaway Tours, Central

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Coast Shuttle Services and Classic Motoring Car Rentals will also
offer special rates for passport participants. Mention the code
SMVWINES at any of the above businesses for your discount.
When purchasing tickets online note your desired Passport and
wine glass pickup location under “PICKUP LOCATION” : 1.) Costa
de Oro winery, 1331 S. Nicholson Avenue off Highway 101 at the
Stowell exit in Santa Maria or 2.) The Bench (Byron/Io tasting
room), 2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue in Los Olivos. To change your
selected pickup location, email [email protected].
For every two bottles of wine you purchase during the passport
weekend (available to attendees only), you will be entered in a
raffle to win a variety prizes. Check the website for details,
www.smvwines.com.
For touring and transportation discounts or more information,
visit the website at www.smvwines.com, call 1-866-480-5194 or
email [email protected].
If you would like to purchase lunch on the wine trail, stop by
Garey Store and Deli for a snack or sandwich. To place advance
orders please call (805) 937-3361. You can also pick up a lunch to-
go from Testa’s Bistro, Chef Rick’s, Adelina’s Bistro or Trattoria
Uliveto.

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Holiday Weekend in Wine Country Offers

Holiday Shopping Discounts and Events
There are only three weekends in between Thanksgiving and December 4th-6th. There are numerous events to choose from
Christmas weekend to get your holiday shopping done this year. You including Christmas tree lightings and parades, a wine tasting pass-
can go to the mall and stand in long lines hoping to find the right port, winery open houses, concerts, and much more.
gift for your family and friends – or you can take a weekend trip to For those who want to get some holiday shopping accomplished,
the Santa Barbara wine country and get your holiday shopping done discounts at various stores throughout the wine country will be
while enjoying a memorable vacation. Avoid the mall traffic and take listed to make your shopping quick and enjoyable. Bring the whole
advantage of all of the events and discounts available in the wine family or whisk your partner away to wine country for a weekend to
country. remember. Why not give the gift of cherished memories for the
A new resource, www.winecountryholiday.com, provides a list of holiday season? Holiday Weekend in Wine Country makes planning
all events, entertainment and discounts for the weekend of your trip easier than ever before.

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Wine, Women and a Few Good Men –

Artwork by Joan Jones at Carina Cellars
Exhibition Runs Through November 30, 2009 Visit the Carina Cellars Tasting Room at 2900 Grand Avenue in Los
Carina Cellars is proud to feature the artwork of Lompoc artist Joan Olivos to view Jones’s art. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., her artwork
Jones, which is on display in their tasting room in Los Olivos throughout will be displayed until November 30. For more information go to
October and November. www.carinacellars.com or call (805) 688-2459. Dansing Damsels
Jones’s passion for the human figure is evident in this show, which will
include pastel and watercolor originals from live models, as well as giclee
fine art prints of the same.
“Both men and women model for workshops I participate in, and I
love working on each – the male for his more pronounced muscle defin-
ition and the female, no matter her size, for her curves,” Jones said.
With a fine winery showing her work, Jones will also include pastel
paintings and prints of local vineyards, hence the show’s theme.
Although Jones considers watercolor her primary medium, recently to
prepare for this show, she has worked more in pastels, a medium suited
to her skills as a draftsman.
“As with many of us, I am a ‘work-in-progress.’ My studies will never
be complete, but this area to me is the ‘mecca’ for all the arts, including
the visual arts. I feel so very lucky to have landed here,” Jones said, adding
that, “the Lord has blessed me with good health, good teachers and the
support of family and friends in the pursuit of my craft.”

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Cantara Cellars – Dream, Passion, Reality

by Mark Storer

M
ike and Chris Brown have become true winemakers, though
it wasn’t their first calling. The couple lives and works in
Ventura County and raised a family here. It wasn’t until well
into their careers that they took a trip to Oregon that included a little
wine tasting. “We were tasting the great Pinot Noirs of the Northwest
when we sort of looked at each other and said, ‘we can do this,’” Mike
says. Sometimes the most powerful decisions are the simplest ones
born of a common dream and that is how Cantara Cellars was born.
Their first winemaking was done at home with the Chardonnay
grapes that came straight from Mike’s parents ranch in Lodi. That was
the beginning of Cantara Cellars which now has a winery and tasting
room in Camarillo, right off of the 101.
“We considered moving to Lodi,” says Mike, but their lives and
young family were here in Ventura County. “We didn’t need to move Davis and continues to do so and together, the couple spends nearly
to make it work,” Mike says. They had all the resources they needed all of their free time at the winery seeing their high quality fruit
right here in their hometown, sourcing fruit from one of the great through every phase from crush to bottling.
California appellations and bringing it to Ventura County and “I never worry about the quality of the fruit,” says Mike about the
Cantara Cellars’ facility. Lodi grapes he picks. “We work with some really great vineyards and
Having been trained in the world of manufacturing, the Browns they pick when we want them to. I get updates every other day
are hands-on winemakers and have finely tuned the cross between during harvest and we typically pick according to sugar content.
the art and the science of winemaking. Mike has taken courses at UC We’re really happy with the relationships we have in Lodi,” he says.

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Mike also points out that Lodi “put together the first book” on of blind faith into a dream they had together and the result is an ultra-
sustainable vineyard practices and that the growers with whom they premium winery. The dream became a passion and the passion
work with are simply the best. “I don’t lay awake at night worrying became a reality. Cantara Cellars is all of that and the wines they make
about the grapes,” says Mike. prove it every day.
Even so, the Browns will take between four and five trips to Lodi Mike and Chris invite you to come tour the winery at 126 Wood
during harvest season alone so that he can control every step of Road in Camarillo Saturdays and Sundays between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
harvest and the winemaking process. That dedication pays off and to taste their award-winning wines. For more information, call (805)
Cantara Cellars now produces some 1500 cases of wine a year. 484-9600 or go to www.cantaracellars.com.
“We’ve developed an extended family in our wine club and we
now have over 250 members,” says Chris. And Cantara’s wine club
members get all kinds of perks. They’re invited to blending parties,
where Mike walks them through tasting and blending of wines,
giving everyone a chance to write down their impressions and
making those a part of the decision making process. Members are
also invited to “pick-up parties” several times each year where they
come to pick up their order and, at least once during the summer,
enjoy a fully catered meal paired with the year’s releases. Membership
has its benefits, indeed.
Cantara’s blending parties have resulted in some truly amazing
wines. Mike takes particular pride in finding just the right compo-
nents to make the flavors truly unique. One of his latest blends,
which I was fortunate enough to taste, was Cabernet, Syrah and
Barbera. All three were perfect matches and Mike obviously spent a
good deal of time figuring out how each complimented the other.
“You follow the fundamentals in winemaking and generally
speaking, you’ll do fine,” says Mike. “But there are a lot of things, a
lot of components to it as well. We get great complexity for example,”
Mike continues, “from the yeasts we choose. I can create different
tastes and get different results not just from the fruit, but from the
yeasts we use as well.”
Part of the success of Cantara’s wines is the quality fruit according
to the Browns. “Sometimes, I see my challenge as really toning down
these big and bold flavors these wines can exhibit,” says Mike. “They
can be overpowering if you let them.”
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1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt X X
510 Sequoia Lane; 805 305-9497 appt X X Chronic Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su 12-5
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740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 or by Appt X X Cinquain Cellars – San Miguel By apt
6404 Independence Ranch Pl; 805 400-5978 X X Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By
« Arroyo Robles– Paso Robles Daily 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt X X
Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
739 12th St; 877-759-WINE 11-7 X X 8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X Graveyard Vineyards – San Miguel By
Asuncion Ridge – Paso Roble Su-Th 12:30-6 6990 Estrella Road; 805 467-2043 Appt X X X
Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
729 13th Street; 805 461-0675 Fr-Sa 12-8 X X Grey Wolf Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X
August Ridge – Creston Fr 12-5 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X
8790 E. Highway 41; 805 239-2455 Sa-Su 11-5 X X Clavo Cellars – Paso Robles Mo-Sa 12-5
1101 Riverside Avenue; 805-226-0174 Su 12-4 X X « Halter Ranch Vnyd– Paso Robles Daily
Austin Hope – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-4 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X
1585 Live Oak Road; 805 238-4112 Call X X « Clayhouse Wines – Paso Robles Daily
849 13th St; 805 238-7055 11-6 X X HammerSky Vineyards– Paso Robles Fr-Su
B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 7725 Vineyard Drive; 949 338-7813 By Appt X X
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 or By Appt X X Croad Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
3550 Vinedo Robles Lane; 805-226-9899 Th-Mo 12-5 X X X Hansen Vineyard – Templeton Fr-Sun
Baily Vineyard – Temecula Su-Fr 10-5 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 11-5 X X
33440 La Serena Way; 951-676-9463 Sa 11-5 X X D’Anbino Cellars – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 12-6
710 Pine St; 805-227-6800 Closed Tu-We X X Harmony Cellars– Harmony Sum 10-5:30
Barrel 27 – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 Win 10-5 X X
2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-237-1245 or By Appt X X Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X « Hearthstone – Paso Robles Th-Mo
Bassetti Vineyards – Cambria By 5070 Vineyard Dr; 805 431-0138 11-5 X X
1191 N. Green Valley Rd; 805-927-1925 Appt X X Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles
5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Daily 11-5 X X Hice Cellars – Paso Robles By
Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By 500 Linne Rd.; 805 610-1470 Appt X X
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Appt X X Derby Wine Estates – Paso Robles Fr-Mo
5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 11-5 X X Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su
Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su 2323 Tuley Rd; 805-226- 8022 11-5 X X X
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily
2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X
Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily « Hunt Cellars – Paso Robles Sum 10-6
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X Donati Family Vineyard – Templeton Daily 11am-5pm 2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 Win 10:30-5:30 X X
Corner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X
Black Hand – San Miguel By « J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines – Paso Robles Daily
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5 6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X
3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X
Booker Vineyard – Paso Robles Fr-Su J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Daily
2640 Anderson Rd; 805-237-7367 11-4 X X Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-5 X X
4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X X
Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton Fr-Su 11-4:30
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles 5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 By Appt X X
1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Th-Mo 11-5 X X
Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo
3430 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily « Jada Winery – Paso Robles Th 12-5
3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X 5620 Vineyard Dr; 805 226-4200 Fr-Su 10-5 X X X
Caliza Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su
2570 Anderson Rd; 805-237-1480 11-4:30 X X JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily
« Eberle Winery – Paso Robles Daily 1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X
3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-6 X X X
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 By Apt X X X Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Écluse Wines – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 238-6932 10-6 X X X
1520 Kiler Canyon Rd; 805 238-4998 By Appt X X
« Carina Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
3525 Adelaida Rd; 415-309-2046 By Apt X X X « Edward Sellers – Paso Robles Th-Mo JUST OPENED!
1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X GREAT VALUES!
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles 2850 Ranchita Canyon, San Miguel
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm
« Eos Estate – Paso Robles Win 10-5
5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 Sum 10-6 X X X 805-467-2891
Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles Sa-Su 11-6 Come enjoy the friendly atmosphere in our tasting room
7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 Mo-Fr 12-5 X X Falcon Nest Winery – Paso Robles Daily while sipping on our latest releases.
5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X
« Castoro Cellars – Templeton Daily Kaleidos – Paso Robles Th-Sa 12-8
1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X « Firestone Vineyard – Paso Robles By 1032 Pine St; 805 226-2976 Su-Mo 12-5 X X

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Preferred Tasting Room:

ROBERT HALL WINERY

by Dave Wilcox For visitors with a little extra time to spare,
plan to tour Robert Hall’s caverns, which are
With its eye-catching brick exterior and the largest in the region. The distressed
California mission-style series of archways, granite appearance and iron wall sconces add
the Robert Hall Winery Hospitality Center is to the atmosphere as you descend into the
difficult to miss for travelers on the busy cool caverns, where nearly 300 people can
stretch of Highway 46 just a few miles east of gather for special events.
Paso Robles. It’s in these caverns where Robert Hall’s
Whether you’re one of those impulse visi- award-winning wines age in barrels stacked
tors or someone who already has the winery three and four high. Virtually all of the wines
on your tasting itinerary, the center’s grounds are made with estate-grown grapes, featuring
remain stunning long after that initial Rhone-style blends such as the popular
glimpse. Such a venue, she noted, attracts visitors Rhone de Robles and the Pape de Robles.
The facility is “one of the premier event from outside the region and ultimately The tasting room features both a regular
centers in our area,” said Jeanice Reyes, the benefit’s the local economy. tasting menu for a $5 fee, or a reserve menu
winery’s hospitality director. Adjacent to the tasting room is the attrac- for $10 that includes up to six samples of
That’s no exaggeration. tive Garden Terrace, overlooking some of the some of the winery’s unique releases. Wines
From the fountain and reflecting pool winery’s 300 acres of vineyards. A smattering by the glass are also available for either $7 or
welcoming visitors to the hand-crafted iron of coastal live oaks punctuate the view from $10.
chandelier cascading from the dome ceiling the terrace, which Reyes said is often the site The Robert Hall tasting room is open from
inside the tasting room, a trip to Robert Hall of Robert Hall’s sunset “wine downs.” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located off Highway 46
is a first-class experience. If you’re looking for some light physical East, about three miles from Highway 101, at
After using the winery itself as a tasting activity while sipping wine, a pair of regula- 3443 Mill Road. Guided educational tours are
room for three years, Reyes said Robert Hall tion Bocce ball courts are located behind the available daily at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
opened the hospitality center six years ago building next to an expansive amphitheater. and take approximately 30 minutes to
with the aim of providing a top-notch venue The courts are hardly an afterthought, complete. For more information, contact the
for weddings, corporate retreats and charity covered with crushed oyster shells and a layer Tasting Room Manager at (805) 239-1616,
fund-raising events. of oyster shell “flour.” extension 25.

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Kiamie Wine Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo 4900 Union Road; 805 237-2861 11-5 X X 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X
1111 Riverside Ave, Ste 102; 805 226-8333 11-6 X X
Penman Springs – Paso Robles Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily
Kukkula – Templeton By 1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5 X X 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X
9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805 227-0111 Appt
Per Cazo Cellars – Paso Robles By
L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4 5325 Vineyard Dr; 805 227-4949 Appt X « Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Sum 11-6
5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 Win 11-5 X X X
2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X
« Pianetta – Paso Robles Su-Mo-Th: 12-6pm Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily
Le Cuvier – Paso Robles Fr-Su 829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X X
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 12-5 9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X
Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo Tackitt Family – San Miguel We-Su
Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su 2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X
3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X 6640 Von Dollen Rd; 805 467-9490 11-5
Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By
Lion’s Peak – Cambria Daily 18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt
4044 Burton Ave; 805-927-1450 11-6:30 X X 870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt
Pomar Junction – Templeton Fr-Su Thacher Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
Locatelli Winery – San Miguel Fr-Su 5036 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-238-9940 11-5 X X
8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 1l-4 X X 8355 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0087 & By Appt X X
Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily 13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 11-5 X X
2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X 2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 & By Appt X X
Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By 1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X
4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X 8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X
Ranchita Canyon – San Miguel Fr-Mo 11-5 Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo
Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5 3439 Ranchita Canyon Road; 805 467-9448 X X
5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X 9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X
Red Soles – Paso Robles Mo-Sa 11-5 Treana Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Sa
Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5 3230 Oakdale Rd; 805-226-9898 Su 12-5 X X
2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X 1585 Live Oak Rd; 805 238-4112 10-4 X X
Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily
McClean Vineyards – Templeton By 4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X
4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt 2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X
RiverStar Vineyards – San Miguel Fr-Mo
Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily 7450 Estrella Rd; 805 467-0086 12-5 X X Venteux Vineyards – Templeton Fr-Su
7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X 1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X
RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By
Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 7986 North River Rd; 805 610-9802 Appt X X Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By
2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X 2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X
Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su « Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily Win 10-5
3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 Sum 10-6 X X X « Vihuela Winery – Paso Robles
4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X 840 11th St, Ste 104; 805-886-5400 X X
Mitchella Vineyard – Paso Robles Fr-Su 12-5 Rockin’ R Wine – Paso Robles Fri-Sun
8500 Union Road; 805 835-8529 11-5 X X Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
2525 Mitchella Ranch Way; 805 239-8555 or by appt X X 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X
Mondo Cellars – Paso Robles Sum 11-6 Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Daily
8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 10:30-5 X X Villa Creek Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su 12-4
3260 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805 226-2925 Win 11-5 X X X 5995 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 238-7145 & By Appt X X
Moonstone Cellars – Cambria Th-Mo Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily
3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X Villa San-Juliette – San Miguel By
801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X 6385 Cross Canyon Rd; 805 550-0522 Appt X X
NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su « San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles Vina Robles – Paso Robles Daily
3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X 7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X 3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X X
Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Sarzotti Winery – Templeton Sa-Sun 11-5 Vines on the Marycrest – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X 180 Bella Rancy Rd; 805 226-2022 or By Appt X X 5050 Mustard Creek Rd; 805 237-0378 & By Appt X X
« Opolo Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily « Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5 « VinFuzion – Paso Robles Fr-Su
7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X 5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0208 11-5 X X
« Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily Sextant Wines – Templeton By Appt Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-5
1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 12-6 X X Crnr of Almond & S. El Pomar; 866-833-WINE X X 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X
Ortman Family Vnyds – Paso Robles Daily 12-5 « Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo Whalebone Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
1317 Park Street; 805-237-9009 Fr-Sat 12-7 X X 2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 11-5 X X
Oso Libre Winery – Paso Robles Thu-Mon Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily
7383 Vineyard Dr; 805 238-3378 11-5 X X 1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt 3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X
Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 11-5
70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Su 12-5 X X « Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily
1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X
Pasoport Wine Co – Paso Robles Fri-Sun 11-5 Stanger Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su 11-5
6996 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805 239-2229 or by appt X X 5225 Hwy 41; 805 238-4777 & By Appt X X Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily Stephen’s Cellar – Templeton By 1380 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 10:30-5 X X
1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X 7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 Appt X X York Mountain – Templeton Daily
Pear Valley – Paso Robles Daily Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo 7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-4 X X

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Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily
1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X 6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X
ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily Riverbench Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily
3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8340 10-4 X X X
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525A Pine St; 805 226-9707 Fr-Sa 12-5 X X 178 Suburban Rd; 805-594-1318 X X X 4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt
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5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X 9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X
Ancient Peaks – Santa Margarita Th-Mo
22720 El Camino Real; 805-365-7045 11-5:30 X X Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily
« Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X
« Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su LOS OLIVOS
2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-6 X X Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9
1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily
SAN LUIS OBISPO 2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X
Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily « Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily
415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X
Aron Hill Vineyards – Morro Bay Daily 11-6 « Wood Winery – Avila Beach New tasting room Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily
845 Embarcadero Rd, Suite F; 805-610-5751 Win Th-Mo X X 480 Front St; 805-595-9663 opening this month X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X
Baileyana Estate– San Luis Obispo Daily Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X 6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X X 2670 Ontiveros ; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X
Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily S A N TA M A R I A / F O X E N C A N YO N Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Sum 10-5
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X 2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 Win 11-4 X X
Addamo Estate Vineyards – Old Orcutt Tu-Su
Bishop’s Peak Wines – Arroyo Grande Daily 400 East Clark Ave. Suite A; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10-4:30 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X
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831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 Win Th-Mo 11-5 X X
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« Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily 5475 Chardonnay Lane; 805 938-7318 10-5 X X Consilience – Los Olivos Daily
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X
« Costa de Oro – Santa Maria Th-Su 11-6
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2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X 2884 Grand Ave; 805-688-1500 Fr 11-6, Sa 10-6 X X
Core Wine – Orcutt We-Su
« Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily 145 S. Gray Street, Ste 103; 805 937-1600 11-6 X X Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
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2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
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453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
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550 1st St; 805-627-1443 12-5 X X « FirestoneVineyards – Los Olivos Daily
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X « Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
« Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Daily 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily
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2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
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OF ARROYO GRANDE 2367 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805 938-7365 11-5 X X J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
211 East Branch Street 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Sun-Mon, Thu 11-5 • Fri-Sat 11-7 « Kenneth Volk Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
805-481-WINE (9463) 5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
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5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
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6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room
2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
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Winemaker Profile: Kenneth Volk Vineyards

KEN VOLK soared from 600 to 150,000 cases. (aromatic organic compounds in wine) are
by Michael Cervin
In 2003, he sold Wild Horse and in 2004 what you find in both Sauvignon Blanc and
Ken Volk was never initially driven to he formed Kenneth Volk Vineyards in Santa Cabernet Sauvignon. And those compounds,
wine. However, at college in San Luis Obispo Maria, releasing his first wines in 2006. at relatively low levels, can make wines seem
he pursued a degree in Fruit Science, imag- For Ken, winemaking is all about the more leafy, more vegetal, jalapeno or bell
ining a future in an orchard or greenhouse. details. “There’s a huge potential to impact a pepper,” Ken says. “You need to start with
But it just so happened that his student wine with the decision of which yeast to use well drained soils. Generally speaking, the
berry-growing project was situated downhill and there’s the potential to create heavier the soils, the more vegetal character-
from the campus vineyard. He swapped complexity.” Therefore he will sometimes istics you’ll get. With really well drained soils
responsibilities with a vineyard student and utilize five or six different strains of yeast it’s easier to control vigor.” But it’s also impor-
was left to work with Gamay grapes. After each producing an effect in terms of aroma, tant to winemakers to get their fruit ripe
that experience Ken read all the wine publi- texture and mid-palette feel. His attention to enough. “If you pick at higher maturity, you’ll
cations he could find, taking enology classes detail also carries into the harvest, picking have less of that characteristic than at lower
through U.C. Davis. “Our goal is to create grapes from the same plot of land at different maturity,” he believes. In general Volk notes,
multifaceted wines,” he says. “So instead of times to create a complexity that otherwise riper picking and proper canopy manage-
farming everything alike, we combine many might not exist. “First we might pick for a ment is ultimately the way to achieve the best
of the best practices, materials and vines lower PH and higher fresh fruit aromatics. results. And his results are impressive,
available.” Then we’ll come back a week later and pick racking up a slew of awards along the way.
Ken’s first professional winemaking expe- for ripeness and mature flavors.” In addition to the standard offerings, Ken
rience was at Edna Valley Vineyard, working Kenneth Volk wines launched with a makes Roussanne, Viognier, Negrette, Pinot
crush. The following year he convinced his Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the Santa Grigio and many other wines. Kenneth Volk
family to back his plans for developing a Maria Valley and a Merlot and Cabernet Winery is open daily 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
vineyard. In 1981, Ken established Wild Sauvignon from Paso Robles. These Bordeaux 5230 Tepusquet Rd. in Santa Maria. For
Horse Winery & Vineyard in Templeton. varieties can be tricky to grow properly on more information, call (805) 938-7896 or
Over the next two decades, production the Central Coast. “Methyl pyrazines visit www.volkwines.com.

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Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Palmina – Lompoc Th-Su Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X 1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X X
Saarloos & Sons – Los Olivos Daily Sanford Winery – Lompoc Daily Imagine Wine – Santa Ynez Daily
2971 Grand Ave; 805 688-1200 11-5 X X 5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 11-4 X X
3563 Numancia #103; 805-688-1767 10-5 X X
Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Sort This Out Cellars – Buellton Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X 593 Avenue of the Flags; 805-688-1717 10-5:30 X X Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X
Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo SOLVANG
2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X X Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Sa-Su 10-5
Au Bon Climat – at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-8
1672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 Mo-Fr 11-5 X X
Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Th-Mo
2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 11-5 X X 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
« Stolpman Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
2434 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang S A N TA BA R BA R A
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X
Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X D’Alfonso Curran – Solvang Win Su-Th 11-5, Fr-Sa 11-6
1557 Mission Dr; 805 688-3494 Sum Su-Th 11-6, Fr-Sa 11-7 X X 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X
Tre Anelli – Los Olivos Daily
2923 Grand Ave; 805-686-3000 11-5 X X East Valley - at The Olive House in Solvang Coastal Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
1661 Mission Dr; 805 686-5159 Daily 10-5 X X End of State St; 805-962-2100 11-7+ in sum X X
Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X Honeywood/Olde Mission Wine Co. Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 11-5 X X
Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Th-Mo 12-6 1539 Mission Dr, #Unit B, Solvang Daily
2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 Sa 11-7 X X 805-686-9323 9:30-5:30 X X Giessinger – Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily Lincourt Vineyards – Solvang Daily 212 State St; 805-568-0820 Fr 12-7:30 Sa-Sun 11-8 X X
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X
Kalyra by the Sea – Santa Barbara Mo-Th 12-7
L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Daily 212 State St; 805-695-8606 Fr-Su 12-8 X X
Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-6:30 X X
Kunin & Westerly – Santa Barbara Daily
7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-4:30 X X Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily 28 Anacapa St; 805-963-9696 11-6 X X
Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc Sat 11-4 1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X
1633 West Central Avenue, 805-736-9957 By Appt X X Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily
5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X Margerum – at Taste of the Valleys Su-Th 12-8 Summerland – Summerland Tue-Sun
Casa Cassara – Buellton Mo,We,Th 12-6:30 1672 Mission Drive; 805 688-7111 Fr-Sa 12-10 X X 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE 11-6 X X
291 Valley Station Dr; 805-688-8691 Fr-Su 11-6:30 X X Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang Oreana Winery – Santa Barbara
Clos Pepe – Lompoc By 1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X 205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang
1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
Dierberg Estate/Star Lane/Three Saints – Lompoc 36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-730-1680 12-4 X X
1280 Drum Canyon Rd; 866-652-8430 Daily 11-5 X X Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily
1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X VENTURA COUNTY
Fiddlehead Cellars – Lompoc Fr-Sa
1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 805 742-0204 11-4 X X Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily Bella Victorian Vineyard – Camarillo We-Th 11:30-7
1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X 2135 E. Ventura Blvd; 805-383-8800 Fr-Sat11:30-8,Su11:30-4 X X
Flying Goat Cellars – Lompoc Th-Sa
1520A East Chestnut Court; 805 736-9032 11-4 X X Royal Oaks – Solvang Tu-Sa 11-7
1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740 Su-Mo By Appt X X Camarillo Custom Crush – Camarillo By
Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily 300 S. Lewis Rd, Ste C; 805-484-0597 Apt X X
6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily
1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X « Cantara Cellars– Camarillo Weekends
Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By
805-686-0850 Appt X X Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su 126 Wood Rd, Ste 104; 805-484-9600 11-5 X X
800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X
Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton
406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm « Casa Barranca – Ojai Wed-Sun
467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 X X 208 E. Ojai Ave; 805-640-1255 12-6 X X
Huber Vineyards – Lompoc Sa-Sun 11-4
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 & By Appt X X Wandering Dog Wine Bar – Solvang Daily Herzog Wine Cellars – Oxnard Sun-Fri
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 11-8ish X X 3201 Camino Del Sol; 805-938-1560 Call for hours X X
Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By
70 Industrial Way; 805-448-3791 Appt S A N TA YN E Z
« Old Creek Ranch Winery – Ojai Valley Daily
Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily 10024 Old Creek Rd; 805-649-4132 11-5 X X
6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X 3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X
Ojai Beverage Co. & Tasting Rm – Ojai Daily
Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X 655 E. Ojai Ave; 805 646-1700 10-9 X X

Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily Rancho Ventavo Cellars – Oxnard Fri-Sun
9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 800-715-1404 11-5 X X 1741 S. A Street, 805 483-8084 11-6 X X

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