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JULY, 2018 ISSUE 7

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VOLUME 12

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14 | UNDERSTANDING WINE: ZINFANDEL Zinfandel Labels, 15 Swirl, Sniff, Sip Savor, 16

18 | DESTINATION: SANTA BARBARA 10 | 12 | 22 | 24 | 30 |

BRECON ESTATE Smitten by Soil and Grapes WHALE ROCK MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL PARADISE SPRINGS WINERY Santa Barbara’s Newest Winery TALLEY VINEYARDS Third Generation New Features ROBERT HALL WINERY Working the Paso Robles WIne Region

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ALAPAY CELLARS Catching Up with this Coastal Gem WILD HORSE WINERY Relax, Wander, Enjoy FIRESTONE VINEYARDS Established Vineyard over a Century Ago STOLO VINEYARDS

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Paradise Springs Winery Paradise Springs' gorgeous new tasting room opened in January 2018 in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara's The Funk Zone just off State Street and a few blocks from the ocean. Paradise Springs Winery and actor Billy Zane team up to give back to the community with their new Pink Ash Rosé. See what they did.

40 ON THE COVER Firestone Winery One of the most popular tasting rooms in Santa Barbara County, Firestone offers an assortment of tours, tastings and experiences. For special private events, Firestone has a handful of indoor and outdoor areas suitable for weddings, receptions, private parties, corporate gatherings, birthdays or anniversaries.

WINE COUNTRY FAVORITES WINEOLOGY Why do some dry wines taste sweet? WINE AND FOOD EXPERIENCES CALENDAR OF EVENTS

REGIONS 26 | DOWNTOWN PASO Central Coast Lavender Festival 28 | WINE COUNTRY DINING Mama’s Meatball, 29 42 | GREAT GLASSES ON THE CENTRAL COAST 30 | SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY San Luis Obispo Wineries Map, 31 Avila Beach Wineries, 32 Paso Robles Wineries Map, 36-37 SIGNATURE VARIETALS San Luis Obispo Co., Santa Barbara Co., 34, 35 44 | SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Northern Santa Barbara County Wineries Map, 45 Santa Maria: Costa de Oro, 46 Foxen Canyon: Zaca Mesa, 47 Los Olivos: Los Olivos Tasting Room 48; Larner, 49 Los Alamos: Martian Ranch, 50 Buellton: Santa Ynez Valley, 51 Solvang: Carivintas, 52; Lions Peak, 53 Lompoc: Destination, 54; Zotovich, 55; LaMontagne 55 Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Activities, 57 58 | VENTURA COUNTY Sun, Sand, History and Wine!, 58 65 | WINERY LISTINGS 71 | CALIFORNIA MAP

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Perfect Picnic: Bianchi Winery

Nestled off Highway 46 East on Branch Road, Bianchi Winery is a true world-class destination for ultra-premium wines. The welcoming tasting room is an architectural feast for the senses with rustic stonework, modern beams, floor to ceiling windows, all overlooking Bianchi’s waterfall lake and estate vines. Plan your picnic around Bianchi’s fine selection of gourmet charcuterie or simply bring your own. 3380 Branch Road, Paso Robles | (805) 226-9922 | Patio and tasting room open daily 10am to 5pm

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Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort

Nestled within the pristine Avila Valley, the legendary Sycamore Springs Resort & Spa—located on over 100 wooded acres—is a destination like no other. Indulge in a spa treatment designed to enliven your senses while capturing the healing powers of nature. Feel the restorative power of Sycamore’s most defining feature: naturally heated mineral water. Dip into the unique Oasis Waterfall Lagoon, a scenic hillside hot tub, or a private guestroom tub. 1215 Avila Beach Dr, San Luis Obispo (805) 595-7302 | www.sycamoresprings.com

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3810 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles | (805) 238-9607 Open daily 10-6 | www.eberlewinery.com

For a unique and memorable experience, book a reservation for the VIP Tour & Tasting held in the VIP room located in the Eberle Caves. The private tasting is led by a courteous and educated attendant and includes a cheese plate paired with the wines. The VIP Tour & Tasting is $35 per person (max. 8 people). Call (805) 238-9607 to make a reservation! Complimentary public tours are also available every half hour.

Breweries: Firestone Walker

Firestone Walker Brewing Company founded in 1996 by Adam Firestone (aka the Bear) and David Walker (aka the Lion), Firestone Walker Brewing Company began as a small brewery with roots in wine country on California’s Central Coast. Now a regional brewery, Firestone’s singular purpose remains—to craft ever better beer. Offering tours and tastings daily, right in the heart of Paso Robles. 1400 Ramada Dr, Paso Robles Open Daily 10-5pm (805) 225-5911 | www.firestonebeer.com

Olive Oil: We Olive

We Olive is more than just a store with olive oil … it is “The Olive Oil Experience.” Here, you can taste the best olive oils California has to offer plus get an amazing education about the different flavors and nuances of olive oil, the healthy benefits of olive oil, the history of olive oil and have fun! Along with the amazing olive oils, sample the many different vinegars, tapenades, fresh olives pestos, mustards, jams and so much more.

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Cave Tours: Eberle Winery

For $40 a month, Fromagerie Sophie will package, prepare and ship a perfect selection of cheeses, tasting notes and recipes to the cheesemonger on your list for three months. Sophie herself will select cheeses at the peak of ripenesss, giving the lucky recipient a cheesy smile and leaving you to enjoy the holidays stress-free. The European-inspired cheese shop is in San Luis Obispo and ships throughout the state; shipping costs vary by location.

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WINEOLOGY

INTELLIGENCE FOR THE WINE CONSUMER

BY LEN NAPOLITANO

Why do some dry wines taste sweet? A common new-wine-drinker experience happens when you taste a dry wine and declare, “It tastes sweet!” Although it’s possible for a dry wine to have a tiny amount of residual sugar leftover after fermentation, in most cases it is too small to be detectable on the palate. In these cases, wines give an impression of sweetness, but they are not sweet wines. It’s easy to be misled. Even when a wine contains zero residual sugar, an impression of sweetness might come from an oversupply of alcohol or fruit, or an insufficient level of acidity. Either high alcohol creates a sense of sweetness, or a big, bold, “fruit-bomb” wine explodes with flavor from the moment it hits your tongue and makes you think it’s a sweet wine. Just about every “dry” wine contains a tiny dose of undetectable, unfermented sugar – too small for the producer to even mention. This can work in a positive way, determined by your overall impression of the wine. It might contribute just enough to the wine to balance acidity and tannin, and allow you to focus on the wine’s seamless, delicious flavor. Wines with less than two grams per liter of residual sugar (sometimes stated in percentage as 0.2%) are categorized as completely dry, as the threshold for detecting sweetness starts for most people at around 4 grams per liter. But even at 4 grams per liter, sweetness still may not be noticeable because acidity balances it, making the wine taste relatively dry. Here are examples of some popular wines with varying degrees of sweetness: The popular Rex Goliath Merlot, a dry wine, contains 4

grams per liter of residual sugar. Sweet low-alcohol Moscato, such as made by Barefoot, has residual sugar around 64 grams per liter, while some other Moscatos are as high as 120 grams per liter. You are not reducing calorie consumption by choosing a low-alcohol wine with significant residual sugar. The classic French wine, Sauternes, viscous and elegantly sweet, has about 150 grams per liter. Although rare today, the world’s original great sweet wine, Hungarian Tokaji Essencia (also spelled Tokay) has residual sugar content between 400 and 500 grams per liter, and sometimes higher than 800 grams! Counteracting components like acidity can make residual sugar an imperceptible, but significant contributor to the wine’s pleasing impression on the palate. It’s all about balance.

Len Napolitano is the author of Nose, Legs, Body! Know Wine Like The Back of Your Hand, a quick and easy guide for the wine beginner. Available at bookstores and at wineology.com Follow Len on... Twitter: @wineologist, and visit his blog: noselegsbody.com Send your wine question to Len: wineologist@earthlink.net

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Over the past five years, Damian and Amanda Grindley have added significant prestige to Paso Robles’ winemaking portfolio and received acclaim by industry peers, wine aficionados and those new to wine. Their experience is international, but their approach is purely relational. Visit them and experience for yourself the serene hospitality at Brecon Estate in Paso Robles. When approaching the property at Brecon Estate, it’s apparent that nothing about the place is an afterthought. From a cantilevered tasting terrace thrust under an ancient live oak that anchors landscaping below, to rammed earth walls and a cedar-slatted façade that welcome the outdoors inside. If there are contemplative aspects, they serve to calm the mind and compliment the winery’s focus on the reason for its existence, and that is wine. Far from a large volume producer, Brecon prefers to create their wine with estate grapes in small batches, where it is served and sold only in their Westside Tasting Room. Now pouring are Zinfandel, Albariño, Petite Sirah and Rhône-style blends. “We have the oldest Cab vines growing in modern, yet warm surroundings. The inside bar provides an al fresco experience, and the entire wall slides open in view of 300-year-old oaks. It’s a very pleasant spot,” said Grindley, who enjoys a host of wine awards and 99-point wines to his credit. “Brecon is all about being local. Our grapes are five or ten minutes away by tractor – Westside, with a sense of place.”

Smitten by Soil and Grapes As international cave explorers, Damian (a Welshman) and wife Amanda Grindley (an Australian) are accustomed to recognizing lime and calcareous soils. When Damian toured the property, familiar soil compositions caught their eye along with the grapes. “I’d been to Paso in 1998, working Monterey County at the time, and I saw the breadth of grape varieties and microclimates. I’ve been blown away by Cab Francs and Sirahs. But there was also Malbec, Petit Verdot, Albariño, too. Right now, our Zinfandel and tannat blend is flying out the door, as is our 99-point Petite Sirah and Zinfandel blend,” said Damian.

Amazing Albariños “In Spanish Portugal, where Albariño has grown for nearly 900 years, is best grown by the coast, which compliments their sea food culture. Ours is grown ‘one hill in’ from the ocean,” said Damian. When it comes to the type of wood used in barrel aging to affect taste, “it really takes those characters to a different level for a white wine variety in Paso,” said Damian. “Acacia barrels brings out layers of nectarine and white peach that we’re very much known for.” “It’s a relaxed and comfortable environment here,” said Damian. “There’s a formal side, or you can stroll in with your dog and muddy boots and mosey on up to the bar.

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• Aidlin Darling Design, who overhauled the Brecon Estate

building and property, was honored at their 2016 Design Awards with a Merit Award presented by the American Institute of Architects San Francisco. The structure surpassed multimilliondollar counterparts for their excellence in design. Local engineers, planners, contractors and vendors from the Paso Robles, Atascadero and San Luis Obispo were employed in the reconstruction of the winery.

• Brecon hales from the Brecon Beacons national park in Wales, where Damian has found and explored some of the longest caves in Britain.

Visit Brecon Estate is located at 7450 Vineyard Drive in Paso’s westside, a 12.5-mile scenic drive from Downtown. Call (805) 239-2200. Visit www.breconestate.com. >> MELISSA CHAVEZ

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Open Daily 11am-5pm 7450 Vineyard Drive Paso Robles, CA 93446 (805) 239-2200 | Wine Club (805) 239-2205

Whale Rock Music & Arts Festival, 2018 Lineup The Udsen family of Castoro Cellars has announced the lineup for their 2018 Whale Rock Music and Arts Festival. Multi-Platinum Grammy Nominated Aloe Blacc, known world wide for “Wake Me Up”—the 2013 mega-hit he sang and co-wrote for Swedish DJ Avicii and saw climb to #1 in over 100 countries across the globe, is set to headline opening night on Saturday, September 15, and the harmony driven red hot Lake Street Dive from Boston, will headline Sunday, September 16. ALOE BLACC is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, businessman and philanthropist. Three years after the release of his solo debut Shine Through, Blacc began work on the record that would change his life and career: Good Things, an album certified gold in the UK, France, Germany, and Australia, among other countries. Along with “I Need a Dollar” (the platinum-selling single that was selected as the theme song to HBO’s How To Make it In America), Good Things included the singles “Loving You Is Killing Me” and “Green Lights.” With “Wake Me Up” having sold more than 2,867,000 copies in the U.S., Blacc notes that one of his main ambitions is to use his surging popularity to affect social change while continuing to infuse his music with a mindful positivity. Boston's LAKE STREET DIVE are a fascinating blend of influences and complexity: jazz at heart, with an alternative D.I.Y. sensibility and a passion for classic rock and garage aesthetics. The band, comprised of singer Rachael Price, drummer Mike Calabrese, bassist Bridget Kearney, and trumpet-playing guitarist Mike "McDuck" Olson, first met and formed at Boston's New England Conservatory. The initial idea was to be a kind of free jazz country band, playing country songs in an avant-garde style, but the group's natural pop instincts kicked in, and the final sound the band came up with was a bright, fresh, charming, and exploratory version of jazzy pop/rock, full of hooks and plenty of R&B and soul flavors, with a big dose of the Beatles and British Invasion bands. In this sixth year, Whale Rock Music and Arts Festival (formerly known as Beaverstock) will again deliver two stellar days of wine-loving, peace, and jammin’ in the vines, all benefiting Templeton Music Education. In addition to the headliners, the always eclectic lineup will include Orgone (funk/soul), Fruition

(folk rock americana), Con Brio (funk/soul/rock), Rayland Baxter (Americana, folk, jam), Mipso (bluegrass), Coffis Brothers & The Mountain Men (folk/blues/R&B/rock), Joey Dosik (soul), Jade Jackson (country/americana), Nicole Stromsoe (eclectic/old soul/jazz/ blues), B and the Hive (soul/rhythm/rock), Mannequins By Day (electronic, rock, indy), Samba Loca (afro-brazilian), Mama Tumba (world beat), Arthur Watership (experimental folk), and Miss Leo & Her Bluegrass Boys (bluegrass). Tickets are now on sale at the festival’s website. Discounted “Eager Beaver” two-day passes are on sale now for a limited time and are only $80. Once “Eager Beavers” sell out, two-day passes are $100/pp until Sept. 1st, along with $65 single day passes. Starting Sept. 1st prices go up to $75 for a single day and $110 for a two-day pass. Whale Rock Music and Arts Festival features back-to-back band performances on two stages, a gallery of local artists, all-ages yoga, kid crafts and games, Castoro wines, craft beers, hard ciders, food trucks and more. The Udsen family has gifted event proceeds to local, education-based non-profit organizations each year. Total donated over the first five years exceeds $70,000. The 2018 benefactor is again the Templeton Instrumental Music Boosters Association (TIMBA), a parent volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the experiences of Templeton High School musicians. The 2018 Whale Rock Music and Arts Festival will be held September 15-16, amidst Castoro Cellars’ Whale Rock Vineyard in Templeton, California. For more information call (805)238-0725 or go to whalerockmusicfestival.com or castorocellars.com.

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Opolo Vineyards Join in for Pairings on the Patio!

Served Daily 11am-4pm: Enjoy Opolo wine with an expanded menu. Featuring Fire- Roasted Pizzas, Artisan Cheeses, guest favorite Cevapi sausage, salads prepared fresh from our garden as well as various house made sausages and cured meats served with estate made accompaniments. Inquire for the Chef’s Special for a lunch sure to delight. 7110 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles (805) 238-9593

San Antonio Winery

Welcome to the Riboli family’s Italian bistro. Chef Dustin prepares a daily array of fresh dishes to pair with their artisan wines. • Daily Wine Tasting $5 • Artisan Wine Tasting $10 • Cheese Plate $13 • Chicken Caesar Salad $12.50 • Combination Pizza $14.50 • Meatball Sandwich $10 And many more! Bistro Hours 11am-4:30pm 2610 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles, (805) 226-2600

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Our New Wine Bar Cecchetti Come join them at their newest addition to the courtyard plaza.. Cecchetti, Wine Bar and Mercato across from CECCO Ristorante. Cecchetti is now open Wed–Sun 3–9pm. “Cicchetti" are small snacks or side dishes, typically served in traditional bàcari (cicchetti bars or osterie) in Venice, Italy. 475 1st Street, Solvang, (805) 688-8880

Eos Indulge in a Wine and Cheese Pairing

Your experience includes a selection of five wines hand selected to pair perfectly with five delicious cheeses. The pairing attendant will give a description of each wine and cheese as you are guided through the pairing. No reservations are necessary. $15 per person. Private Seated Tasting and Lunch also available $35pp, with advance reservations. 2300 Airport Road, Paso Robles, (805) 591-8050

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– Getting to Know –

ZINFANDEL Zinfandel’s roots and heritage travel around the world to Croatia where its birthplace name is called Crljenak Kaštelanski which translates as Kaštela Red Wine. — BY STEPHANIE CULEN — Courtesy of California Wine Institute

infandel is a black-skinned grape that typically produces a popular robust red wine. In Croatia, the Zinfandel grape is also locally known as Tribidag, and in Italy you will find the varietal named Primitivo. You say tomato and I say tomahto, it’s the same delicious grape. In 1991, Croation-born winemaker Mike Grgich and other California producers came together to form the Zinfandel Advocates and Producers (ZAP) organization with the objectives of promoting the varietal and supporting scientific research on the origins of Zinfandel. With the support of this group, University of California, Davis (UCD) professor Carole Meredith went to Croatia to study the grape’s heritage. It was found that Zinfandel and Primitivo have identical genetics. It was in 1993 that Meredith used a DNA fingerprinting technique and found that Primitivo and Zinfandel are, in fact, clones of the same variety. Zinfandel is grown across the continental United States and remains a popular grape variety. It found its way to California in the 1800s where the variety is grown in more than 11 percent of the vineyards in the state. It is the third most popular grape during harvest

season falling behind Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Zinfandel producers make wine in styles that range from rosés and Beaujolais-style light reds to bigger, heartier red wine to fortified, lateharvest and dessert style wines. The quality and character of Zinfandel will

depend on the climate, location and age of the vineyard in which the vines are grown, as well as the particular nuances chosen by each winemaker. Zinfandel is often praised for its capacity to reflect a superb blend in taste of both the terroir from where the grapes are harvested and the style and skill of the winemaker.

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Recommended Zinfandels

ROMBAUER VINEYARDS Zinfandel Introduced to California during the Gold Rush, Zinfandel is considered by many to be America’s heritage grape. A tribute to California wine history, this Zinfandel was sourced from some of the state’s oldest and most revered wine regions, from family owned vineyards that in some cases date back over 100 years. 3522 Silverado Trail North, St Helena, CA 94574 www.rombauer.com

ACORN WINERY / ALEGRÍA VINEYARDS Heritage Vines Zinfandel ACORN’s Heritage Vines™ Zinfandel blocks, were first planted in our historic Alegría Vineyards in 1890. They are a unique mix of 18 inter-planted grape varieties. This elegant field blend wine has an enticing nose of black raspberry threaded with white pepper and toasty oak. Luscious flavors offer a mix of spicy blackberry, plum, and boysenberry. Mocha and dark chocolate round out the wine, adding depth and elegance. Black cherry and a trace of cedar appear near the finish as the flavors expand and linger. 12040 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg, CA 95448 www.acornwinery.com

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RAVENSWOOD WINERY Old Vine Zinfandel Our Sonoma County Zinfandel is warm and flavorful, enveloping your senses with blueberry, blackberry, natural vanilla, and baking spice flavors. Sonoma County Zinfandel is subject to marine influence from the Pacific Ocean and early afternoon fog. The soils are typically a Tuscan red hill cobbly loam that allows the vines to be dry-farmed. Low yields and slow ripening lead to dense wines of exceptional quality. 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma, CA 95476 www.ravenswoodwinery.com

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VINO VARGAS CruZin 2016 Central Coast Zinfandel In France, “Cru” means a vineyard of great distinction or a very distinctive growth. The Vino Vargas CruZin is just that – a Zinfandel that is bold and robust from the Central Coast with aromas of ripe blackberries, and blueberries and a hint of black pepper, vanilla, and spice. Cruise in for CruZin in Paso Robles or online at vinovargas.com. Open Daily 11am-5pm 950 Indian Dune Road, San Miguel, CA 93451 (805) 369-1440 | vinovargas.com

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swirl, sniff, sip, savor How to identify wine in the glass Certain California regions are regarded as exceptional for growing Zinfandel and each of these regions have specific identifiable flavor characteristics for the finished wine. Amador County in the Sierra Nevada is known for Zinfandels with a big, full-bodied structure. These ripe wines have a jammy and brambly aroma of sweet berries including red, big black and juicy blue fruits. The Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Clara Valley area produces a smaller amount of Zinfandel than the rest of the state, but wines from this region have a reputation of being a bit more complex with notes of depth. Sonoma County has a very large Zinfandel producing region in Dry Creek Valley that is known for its juicy, bright fruit and balanced acidity. Lots of spice, blackberry and licorice with a dusty cinnamon finish are distinguishing brushstrokes of Dry Creek Valley. For a soft and round mouthful, the Zinfandels produced in San Luis Obispo and the Paso Robles area offer nice options. Napa Valley vintners tend to make intense plummy style Zinfandels that reflect the character of that climate with lots of baking spice and vanilla flavors from the distinguished oak barrels. The Russian River Valley produces a lighter-style Zinfandel with a more lifted and bright acidity. This area has a spicy and somewhat lower alcohol level style of wine from some of the other areas. The Lodi area has some of the oldest Zinfandel vines in California and they have a reputation for being quite juicy and approachable. In general, red and blue berry fruit flavors like pomegranate and raspberry and blueberry will predominate in wines from cooler areas and blackberry bramble, licorice and spice notes are more common in wines made in the warmer areas.

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how to pair like a pro Depending on the terroir and winemaking techniques, Zinfandel can be produced in several distinct styles ranging from light-bodied and medium-bodied to dessert and port-like. This offers quite a variety of choices for pairing with food. Young and light-bodied Zinfandels offer fresh, fruity flavors with a brightness that makes for an easy-drinking wine that pairs well with light cheeses and crudité, roast turkey and margherita or pepperoni pizza. It can be a perfect varietal for Thanksgiving appealing to many palates at the table. Lighter style Zinfandels also make a nice option for grilled or seared fish dinners and vegetarian fare like big green leafy salads, cream-based sauces with pasta and Latin cuisine like rice and beans. A medium-bodied Zinfandel will bring more fruit forward on the palate with richer tannins and a spicy nature. This kind of Zinfandel is an excellent complement to burgers, grilled sausages, lamb chops, tomato-based sauces and saucy barbecue brisket and pork with baked beans. As for cheese-lovers, this style of Zinfandel pairs well with bigger bodied cheeses like parmesan, aged cheddar and gouda, jack cheese and asiago. Rich and dense full-bodied Zinfandels can hold up to big steak dishes with potatoes and asparagus, as well as roast lamb, meat stews, chili, sausage pizza and heartier pastas like lasagna and cannelloni. Lastly, Zinfandel made in a port-like fashion from mature or very ripe grapes is a beautiful wine with creamy, blue-veined, and mature cheeses or bitter desserts like dark chocolate cake. As a general rule of thumb, when choosing a Zinfandel to pair with food, take a look at the wine’s alcohol level and seek wines that fall around or below 14.5 percent alcohol. Too much alcohol can sometimes make a wine less food friendly, particularly when paired with spicy foods. Whatever your pleasure in food, there is probably a good Zinfandel that can pour nicely with the selections.

What’s in a glass? Would wine in any other glass smell as sweet? Zinfandel is typically served in a larger bowled glass that delivers more aroma compounds to the olfactory sense. A wider opening allows the wine to taste smoother and the choice of glass also helps soften any bitterness or tannin or spiciness for an optimum delivery to the palate.

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Pappardelle with Meat Sauce Nothing is more satisfying, or more Italian, than a helping of fresh pasta tossed with a rich savory tomato-based meat sauce lavished with freshly grated parmesan cheese. This recipe uses short ribs, giving the sauce a decadent richness. (Serves 4) SHORT RIBS • 4 beef short ribs, flanken style (approx. 1 lb. each) • 2 tablespoons olive oil • Salt and pepper • Flour for dredging SAUCE • 1 celery stalk, chopped • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 1 carrot, chopped • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced • 1 tablespoon parsley, finely minced • 4 to 6 thyme sprigs • 1 bay leaf • 1/4 cup dried porcini, rehydrated in chicken broth and chopped • 1 cup canned tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or 1/2 cup tomato paste • 1 cup white wine • 3 cups beef broth ASSEMBLY/SERVING Short Ribs Season short ribs with salt and pepper and dredge with flour. Heat oil in braising pan and brown meat on all sides. Transfer ribs to plate. Sauce Add chopped onion and celery until softened, then add chopped carrot and garlic and continue to sauté. Add herbs and mushrooms (strained), add wine and deglaze. Add tomatoes, reserved ribs, beef broth and simmer until meat falls off of bone. Let cool overnight in refrigerator. To finish sauce, remove bones from meat, reserve meat, defat the sauce and slowly simmer. Take cartilage and fat away from meat and chop meat finely. Add back into sauce and simmer gently. Reserve sauce until ready to serve over pappardelle pasta. Assembly/Serving Prepare your pasta following the instructions on the package. Serve with Parmesan cheese, shredded Romano and chopped parsley. Delicious over polenta too. Courtesy of Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery

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SANTA BARBARA WINERY Tasting room in downtown Santa Barbara, patio area. OLD MISSION SANTA BARBARA Church, cemetery, garden. Nine-room museum includes Chumash artifacts. RONALD REAGAN’S RANCHO DEL CIELO 688-acres, Lake Lucky, historic ranch home GRANADA THEATRE A century-old local landmark featuring live and cinematic performances. SANTA BARBARA ZOO Ranked one of the nation’s best small zoos. STEARNS WHARF Take a stroll down the pier for views, restaurants and shops. EL PASEO COURTYARD A treasure hidden between the shops and restaurants downtown. CARRIAGE & WESTERN ART MUSEUM Historic horse-drawn vehicles, saddles and western memorabilia – step back in time. URBAN WINE TRAIL Taste some of the finest wines produced in Santa Barbara County, all within blocks of downtown SANTA BARBARA TROLLEY CO. Use the hop-on/hop-off option to get the most of your sightseeing in Santa Barbara!

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It is not just the ocean and the mountains. The town of Santa Barbara offers visitors the serenity of nature with the bustle of city life. Although Santa Barbara County lies in California’s Central Valley, for many in Northern California it feels like the south. Come here for a holiday to see why this is called the American Riviera. The wide beaches, the sunny, balmy weather year round, tall palms, Spanish-style buildings, locals in flip-flops bespeak a culture at variance with that of the denizens of the north. Perhaps it is the stunning beauty of the hills that has brought people here for millennia. The Chumash have called this home for more than 10,000 years. Then came the Spanish, establishing in 1786 the tenth Mission in the State. The Gold Rush brought in more people seeking their fortune. Today, this is a haven for artists, winemakers and the glitterati. The town offers an array of activities from

which to choose your favorites. Visit the Channel Islands, managed by the National Park Service, although this is not a trip for the faint of heart. Snorkel, see rare flora and fauna, hike, knowing there is no water and you are on your own. Or stay on solid ground and take the Santa Barbary trolley to get an overview of the town. Visit the County Courthouse built in the Spanish colonial revival style and completed in 1929. Make a trip to see the Moreton Bay Fig Tree, the largest of its kind in the U.S. Take a jaunt to El Paseo, California’s oldest shopping center, in downtown. It’s a charming little place with fun shops in Spanish courtyards. And when you’re ready to call it a day, go to any of the fine restaurants the town has to offer. w

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LOCAL FAVORITES Stearns Wharf

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Don’t miss Santa Barbara’s most visited landmark. Come for recreational activities and water sports, speciality shops including souvenirs, candy and ice cream as well as favorite restaurants such as Santa Barbara Shellfish Company.

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A ten-to-twelve block area in an industrial area with warehouses, this is an up and coming trendy place to visit. Street art, gourmet food, wine, beer, art, music. A great hangout place if you want to move away from the chain stores. A big portion of the urban wine trail goes through here.

This museum to promote interactive learning in science for all ages opened earlier this year in downtown Santa Barbara. Enjoy three floors of exhibits for interactive experiences in science, technology, art, math and engineering. Learn about media, light and sound. Timed tickets available.

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Santa Barbara Beach Trail For outdoor fun, try this trail that connects Shoreline Park with the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge – 4.5 miles of paved surface that allows biking, inline skating and walking. Take stairs down to the beach for a quiet walk. Picnic, barbecue areas, playing equipment for kids. Wheelchair accessible.

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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum

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Located in the Navy Reserve building. Exhibits include spectacular images on sea life, the Geology of Oil in the Santa Barbara Channel, the Chumash use of Asphaltum and the Point Conception Lighthouse. Enjoy high-tech audiovisual experience at the museum theater; visit the gift shop. Open daily, except Wednesdays.

Santa Barbara Public Market

If you’re torn between hanging out at one place and making various stops, do both at the Santa Barbara Public Market in downtown. An urban marketplace, this offers a range of food and drinks. Taste olive oil, wine, cheese; visit a beer garden or ice cream shop; grab dinner.

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Los Agaves If you’re craving Mexican food, try Los Agaves Restaurant. Long menu with soups, salads, many choices of mains and appetizers, daily specials. Old Mission location, 805-682-2600 Milpas Street location, 805-564-2626

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Bouchon This restaurant offers wine country cuisine in a warm, relaxed environment. Farm fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Great cheese selection. Extensive Santa Barbara County wine list. Join the chef for a foodie stroll through the farmers market on Tuesdays, then come back for dinner. Open daily for dinner. 805. 730-1160.

Sophisticated and elegant, yet warm, friendly and comfortable … this is a go-to dining destination for any occasion. The food is eclectic and delicious. The bar is known for its creative craft cocktails and award-winning wine list. Opal is more than “just great food,” they strive for excellent service and an experience that “nurtures the soul.” 805-966-9676

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Santa Barbara Shellfish Company

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Cold Spring Tavern For a meal at a historical restaurant, try this wellpreserved stagecoach stop established in 1886. A little outside town off Highway 154, it is lamp lit in the evenings. Enjoy one of four fireplaces. Open daily for lunch and dinner; breakfast weekends 805-967-0066.

At the Stearns Wharf in Santa Barbara, you can indulge your craving for seafood bought locally. Shellfish-only dishes taken and learned from fisherman and interpreted over the years. Wine, beer, soda. Does not take reservations. Dog friendly. Open daily. 805-966-6676.

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Recommended Galleries

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ARTAMO GALLERY

Located in the downtown arts district, specializes in contemporary art; open Tuesday to Sunday.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

Non-collecting, contemporary art presenter, educator in the arts; open Wednesday to Sunday.

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SANTA BARBARA ART SCENE Ever the destination for those who enjoy the outdoors surfing or breathing in the beauty of the mountains and the ocean, Santa Barbara has attracted artists in equal measure. “It was a place for open air landscapes,” said Jeremy Tessmer, director of the Sullivan Goss Gallery that has represented the works of American artists for three decades. That artists chose to paint what they saw can hardly be surprising, given the stunning views. But that has changed a bit, according to Tessmer. Although landscape is still strong, contemporary artists produce abstract work, which a few years ago would not have sold. You can see the same trend at the 10 West Gallery, which exhibits the abstract art of nine artists a month. The Artamo Gallery occupies the same artistic space, showcasing work of artists experimenting with concepts and media. And if you like 3-D pop art, there’s Charles Fazzino. Then there is the Arts Fund, an incubator for regional artists working hard to break into the art scene. Around for 30 years, it is now located in the Funk Zone where it displays the work of artists of all ages and identities. It offers artists a chance to exhibit but also allows curators to hone their skills. It’s not just the visual arts that Santa Barbara offers. The opulent Granada Theatre, with its gold-toned interior offers a range of performing arts. Located in the Theatre District, this theatre is the venue for opera, symphony, ballet, and choral music, among others.

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SANTA BARBARA MUSEUM OF ART

With 27,000 works of art, houses one of the largest collections on the West Coast. Frequent new exhibits; open Tuesday to Sunday.

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Represents some of the best-known artists on the West coast; open daily.

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Director of the artist-owned 10 West Gallery “Part of our culture as humans is to create art. It always has been thus, and this is never going to change. The artists at 10 West love being a part of the cultural fabric of our community. As mostly abstract artists, they’re not making artwork that represents what they see as much as creating to express what isn’t readily apparent. Sitting the gallery, I see the joy art brings to viewers when they walk through the gallery. People are excited to explore and interact with the artists visual voices.”

PARADISE SPRINGS WINERY Santa Barbara's newest winery brings high quality wines combined with style to downtown Santa Barbara’s The Funk Zone. Actor Billy Zane and Paradise Springs team up on their new Pink Ash Rose, giving back to the Santa Barbara community.

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“From the ash, rises strength. The nutrient to rebuild and grow again—a community resilient.” The Thomas Fire began in early December 2017 and was the largest wildfire in California history. This fire had burned through much of the hills of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. On January 9, 2018, a rainstorm hit the charred Santa Barbara area with excessive heavy rain in a short period of time which created massive mudslides in the area of Montecito. The slides destroyed many homes and claimed 23 fatalities. Owner of Paradise Springs Winery, Kirk Wiles, began thinking about ways he could help the Santa Barbara community where he was opening his new West Coast wine business. While having dinner with his friend, artist/actor Billy Zane (Titanic, The Phantom, Zoolander), Kirk and Billy began to discuss the desire to help the Santa Barbara fire and flood victims. After some discussion, Billy offered his time and artistry to create a painting on canvas that could be translated to a wine label. Kirk loved the idea of putting the specially created label on his 2017 Rosé so a portion of the proceeds could be donated. On February 16, 2018 Billy Zane painted the Pink Ash Rosé label in collaboration with Paradise Springs at the legendary Sanford & Benedict Vineyard in Santa Rita Hills. While touring the burn/flood sites earlier that day, Billy collected ash and mud samples which were then incorporated into the actual painting. The original artwork now hangs in the Paradise Springs tasting room in downtown Santa Barbara and can be viewed by all who visit. One-third of all proceeds from each bottle of Pink Ash sold will be donated to the rebuilding of the community affected by the Thomas Fire and mudslides. While Pink Ash is limited in production from the 2017 vintage, Kirk and Billy have plans to ramp up production in 2018. Pink Ash was recently rated 93 points by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, one of the magazine's highest rated Rose wines ever. Paradise Springs Winery was first founded by Kirk Wiles in Virginia over 12 years ago. After the 2013 harvest, he started

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Billy Zane and Kirk Wiles exploring how Paradise Springs could continue its unexpected quick growth in the wine world and the answer was to start a second operation in Santa Barbara becoming the first "bi-coastal" winery brand in the U.S. standing for the highest quality of wine while achieving varietal correctness for each region. Kirk then partnered up with esteemed local winemaker Doug Margerum to help produce the wine. After a few years of winemaking, Paradise Springs' gorgeous new tasting room opened in January 2018 in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara's The Funk Zone just off State Street a few blocks from the ocean. Guests will have the opportunity to view the original artwork by Billy Zane and taste wines from both their Santa Barbara and Virginia wineries including the Pink Ash Rosé. Other wines include from Santa Barbara, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, a Bordeaux blend called “The Roshi” as well as Virginia wines such as Petit Manseng, Viognier, Norton and a Petit Verdot/Tannat blend called "PVT". Paradise Springs also offers a wine club which is an excellent way to connect with the winery in getting some of their more limited production wines. The benefits such as free tastings, discounts and priority access not only apply at the Santa Barbara location but to the Virginia winery as well. To purchase the Pink Ash Rose, join the Paradise Springs Wineclub, or get more information on visiting Paradise Springs,

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TALLEY VINEYARDS A third-generation owner of Talley Vineyards, Brian Talley is continuing to produce wines made popular by his grandfather Oliver and father Don Talley in the bucolic coastal region of San Luis Obispo County. Steeped in agricultural tradition of high-quality vegetable growing since 1948, the Talley family widened their culinary array to winegrapes in 1982, established their winery in 1986, and constructed a new winery in 1991. A UC Berkeley graduate, Brian Talley is not only a prolific producer of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines, he and his family operates Talley Farms Fresh Harvest, featuring over 50 varieties of sustainably farmed fruits and vegetables, including lemons and avocados.

New features “Right now, we’re pouring our single vineyard Chardonnays, including our Monte Sereno. These grapes are grown on three acres to produce just three barrels of wine. The 2016 harvest was one of the best growing seasons. The complexity and

balanced acidity of this wine are wonderful,” said Christina Soares, manager. “We are doing a grand opening of the historic El Rincon Adobe Member Lounge, where we’ll have seated tastings at picnic tables across the grass. Guests can enjoy single vineyard wines, library wines, and magnums,” said Tasting Room Manager Christina Soares. Constructed in the 1860s, the adobe was the first and existing structure on the land when it was purchased. The adobe is open Saturdays, from 12-4 p.m.

Talley Tours “One of my favorites is the Talley Estate Experience. It takes place partially inside the Fire Room of the adobe,” said Christina. “Visitors receive an extensive tour within the winery barrel room and the process there, along with a brief walk into the vineyards. It’s a tour that demonstrates the action that takes place inside the winery. People get more of an understanding of how wine is made and how production occurs. In the fall, our Harvest Tours offer a close-up view of how we process our Pinot, press our Chardonnay, and how everything works together.”

Talley Vineyards Tasting Room Current releases of Talley Vineyards, Bishop Peak and Mano Tinta wines are available. The Core Flight tasting ($15) offers five core wines, including their flagship Talley Estate Pinot Noir and Talley Estate Chardonnay. The Distinctive Flight ($20) tasting is a revolving menu of five limited-release or single-vineyard wines and is really worth exploring. The tasting fee for either option is waived with each $50 or more purchase. Dogs on a leash are welcome outside in the picnic areas. Water and a complimentary treat are available upon request.

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Brian Talley’s Guacamole

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Summertime fun At Talley’s Farm Stand you-pick berry patch will guarantee delicious instant gratification for berry lovers. The Farm Stand is open Friday through Sunday, from 12-4 p.m. From June through November, fresh-picked produce is available for purchase. Bring your picnic, if you like, and enjoy a wide selection of avocados, lemons, bell peppers, citrus fruits, table grapes and lettuces. Look for heirloom tomatoes later in the season, too.

“There are many variations of the basic guacamole recipe,” states Brian. “Mine focuses on five critical ingredients: ripe avocados, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, and lemon juice in place of more commonly used lime juice. In the summer and fall, when we have heirloom tomatoes, I add tomato. Many cooks add onion as well, but I prefer to keep my guacamole simple.” Ingredients 3 medium-size ripe Hass avocados 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 medium jalapeno pepper, finely diced 1 clove garlic, finely diced 1 small ripe tomato, chopped (optional) Kosher salt Directions: Combine garlic, cilantro, half the jalapeño, and tomato, if desired, in a bowl large enough to accommodate finished guacamole. Add avocados, leaving the mixture as chunky as possible. Add half the lemon juice and salt to taste. Depending on how spicy you like it, add more jalapeño. Add more lemon juice if needed.

Tunes at Talley Every other Sunday, from June to August, from 12 to 3 p.m. listen to live music. Hurricane Kitchen and Fire and Wine will serve food for purchase, and you can pair that with wines by the glass, bottle or growler, also for purchase. On July 8, don’t miss the Casual Coalition. And on July 22 come enjoy the JD Project, the JD Project is a great band for any occasion where having a good time is at the top of the list.

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10th Annual Central Coast Lavender Festival The Paso Robles Main Street Association and the Central Coast Lavender Growers Association invites you to the 10th annual summer celebration of the lavender season’s Lavender Festival Saturday, July 7, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Downtown Paso Robles City Park. Visit the lavender farmers who come together in the Paso Robles City Park. Growers share their techniques for cultivating, drying and using lavender, and visitors experience the perfume and beauty of this captivating herb. See dozens of varieties, while enjoying the July sunshine, sweet lavender treats in our Lavender Garden, and the aromatic abundance of the distillation of essential oils. More than 100 booths featuring arts, crafts, lavender, food, music, and more will be featured in the Paso Robles Downtown City Park. Admission is free and there is free parking throughout downtown. “The festival has grown beyond our expectations and is a fun way to celebrate this miracle plant,” says Lila Avery-Fuson, Chairperson and owner of Central Coast Lavender Farm. For more information or a vendor application (Visa/MC/ Discover), contact Paso Robles Main Street Association at (805)238-4103, or visit www.pasoroblesdowntown.org, under Coming Events or www.centralcoastlavenderfestival.com.

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY A.J. Spurs – 350 E. Hwy 246, Buellton; 805.686.1655 American/Steakhouse Avant Tapas & Wine – 35 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805.686.4742 Contemporary American/Small Plates The Ballard Inn – 2436 Baseline Ave, Ballard; 805.688.7770 French/Asian Fusion Cecco Ristorante – 475 1st. St, Solvang; 805.688.8880 Italian Full of Life Flatbread – 225 Bell St, Los Alamos; 805.344.4400 American and Pizza Hitching Post – 3325 Point Sal Rd, Casmalia; 805.937.6151 Steakhouse Hitching Post II – 406 E Highway 246, Buellton; 805.688.0676 Steakhouse Los Olivos Cafe Petros – 2860 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.7788 Greek American Cuisine Original Roadhouse Grill – 1423 So Bradley Rd, Santa Maria; 805.614.0586 Steakhouse Root 246 – 420 Alisal Road, Solvang; 805.686. 8681 Contemporary American Cuisine Sides Hardware & Shoes - A Brothers Restaurant 2375 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos; 805.688.4820 New American Sissy’s Uptown Cafe – 112 South I St., Lompoc; 805.735.4877 Traditional American Cuisine Trattoria Grappolo – 3687 Sagunto St # C, Santa Ynez; 805.688.6899 Italian

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Mama’s Meatball: Fine Italian & Catering When in San Luis Obispo you can find many locations to taste fine wines or experience a memorable culinary experience. Mama’s Meatball, an authentic Italian restaurant, is just this type of place. It has food that will make any night special. You’ll find a variety of dishes, including favorites such as the Salmone Piccata and the Spaghetti Meatball, featuring the restaurant’s signature item. Whatever you decide to order, the experience will be one you’ll remember.

A Little Bit of Italy in Your Neighborhood People who rave about Mama’s Meatball said the food tastes like authentic Italian cuisine. There’s a good reason for that. The chef, Nicola Allegretta, was born in Italy, and began learning cooking techniques from his mother when he was 2 years old. He went on to work in local restaurants, and, eventually, decided to attend the Italian Culinary Institute in Bari, Italy. From there, Allegretta went on to work throughout the country, and the world, including in locations in Miami Beach and at the Epcot Center. He has opened his own restaurants in various areas, including Los Angeles and Pasadena. A few years ago, he decided to bring his unique style of Italian cuisine to the San Luis area.

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What You’ll Find at Mama’s Meatball First of all, you will find meatballs. You can order them on the side: ë One meatball in marinara or Bolognese sauce ë Two meatballs in marinara or Bolognese sauce You’ll also find a great variety of other entrees, including Maiale alla Mostarda, a pork tenderloin with mushrooms and Dijon mustard sauce, or Gnocchi di Patate al Pomodoro, homemade potato dumplings served in fresh marinara sauce with basil and parmesan cheese. Don’t forget to try one of the desserts. Mama’s Meatball has a wide variety of choices, including cannoli, panna cotta, and tiramisu.

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For that Special Day Mama’s Meatball also offers full service catering and menus for special events, such as graduations. When planning a special event, you can visit the restaurant’s website to look for an easy way to provide high quality food for your guests. Mama’s Meatball is located at 570 Higuera Street #130 in San Luis Obispo. For information, call (805)544-0861, or visit their website at www.mamasmeatball. com. The restaurant is open Tuesday – Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 pm, and from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. You can make reservations at opentable.com or order food at mealclub.com.

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Come explore our European-inspired cheese shop featuring artisan cheeses, charcutarie and pâtés from around the world. 1129 Garden St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 805.503.0805

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Robert Hall Winery Exploring the Diversity of Paso Robles Founding winemaker Don Brady is finding new favorites by sourcing from new vineyards Robert Hall Winery in Paso Robles is leading a wine revolution. Founding winemaker, Don Brady, and the winemaking team are on a quest to discover more about this incredible wine region and what it can produce. Brady has been making award-winning Paso wines for over 20 years and is now releasing three wines that showcase his years of experience and passion for this remarkable region. “The diversity of the appellations throughout Paso Robles gives us a rich and complex slate of fruit to select from and turn into world-class wine,” said Brady. “We want to spark new interest and conversation with these wines and we can’t wait to hear what people think about our newest releases.” For the first time since its founding in 2001, Robert Hall is making a single-varietal Vermentino. The 2017 Cavern Select Vermentino is an Italian variety not widely planted in Paso Robles. Brady was searching for a crisp, fresh wine indicative of Paso Robles but true to the French / Corsican style from where the grape is extensively planted. All of the fruit comes from the El Pomar appellation and was selected from an area tucked in the hills behind the winery. Two hundred twentynine cases were produced and the wine is only available in the tasting room. The 2016 Cavern Select Mourvèdre is another rare find for the Paso region. Once the 2016 red wines were finalized, two orphan barrels of Mourvèdre remained. The winemaking team couldn’t bring themselves to blend the wine away, and the decision was made to produce an extremely limited volume of wine. The 2016 vintage is incredibly balanced with an excellent depth of color and wonderful flavor maturity derived from small, intense berries and few clusters per vine. This fruit comes from the highly acclaimed El Pomar AVA. Fifty cases are available and will only be released to club members. For the 2016 Cavern Select GSM, (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre), Brady featured three of his favorite Rhône wines from the 2016 vintage. This blend is 34% Grenache, 34% Syrah and 32% Mourvèdre. The wine is reminiscent of a previous wine club favorite, the Pape de Robles, but incorporates new vineyards in the Adelaida, El Pomar, Creston and Santa Margarita Ranch districts. Each wine underwent malolactic fermentation individually in barrel and was then blended and returned to French Oak puncheons with 50% new oak. Four hundred sixteen cases were produced and the wine is only available in the tasting room. The Robert Hall tasting room is the perfect place to taste these small-lot varietals wines. The unique and comfortable atmosphere is the Essence of Paso Robles. Robert Hall is a place where guests can enjoy learning and sampling great wine. Wines are available to taste indoors, on the patio or in the wine

cavern. Your adventure is up to you. For more information, please visit www.roberthallwinery.com. Robert Hall Winery is known for wines that enhance the great moments of life and encourage the spontaneity of the unexpected. Winemaker Don Brady sources fruit from all 11 Paso Robles AVAs ensuring the best quality wine from the best quality fruit. Guests love the casual and comfortable tasting room, picnicking under the large oak trees and cooling down with a tour of the wine cavern.

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here, on the banks of San Luis Creek, and named it Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa. Today, many consider this the most beautiful of the Spanish missions.

t’s no wonder the people here call it SLO. No one is in any hurry in the cafes or on the sidewalks, and certainly no one is in any rush to leave. Strangers are genuinely friendly, always ready to talk about their favorite hiking trail or barbecue joint, or to point the way to the winery with the best Pinot Noir. It’s all part of the SLO life, that combination of good stuff that makes visiting here so nourishing to the soul.

More than 200 wineries produce critically acclaimed vintages in Paso Robles, Edna Valley and Arroyo Grande Valley. Visitors can head out along the gorgeous country roads to sip their way through the vineyards.

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Alapay Cellars: Where Water Turns to Wine Avila Beach, has been the home for Alapay Cellars since 2001. Located just steps away from the majestic Pacific Ocean in the quaint, beachside downtown, the Alapay Cellars tasting room is a popular destination for visitors. Owners/Winemaker Rebecca and Scott Remmenga founded Alapay, (which translates to “Heavenly” or “World-Above” in the Chumash Native American’s Samala language), and set upon a course in crafting high quality, Frenchoak, barrel-aged wines that are approachable and food friendly.

Heavenly Wine A visit to the Alapay Tasting Room offers guests an opportunity to peruse the wide selection of whimsical wine gifts and accessories, as well as the impressive salt water aquarium behind the bar, all while enjoying a wine tasting. Non-pretentious, with ample seating, and over a dozen wines to choose from, guests can find the perfect wine for any occasion to enjoy and spend a relaxing afternoon! A tasting experience at Alapay leads you through the Central Coast wine growing region, where terroir tells the story of each wine, from a rich buttery Chardonnay to the extremely rare Valdiguie, full of fresh plump strawberry and red raspberry. Sourcing fruit from high quality growers on the central coast, Alapay Cellars touts varietals such as Tempranillo from French Camp Vineyard in Paso Robles (46 East) and Reserve Syrah from the Jack McGinley Vineyard in the San Ynez Valley. A Cinsault from Santa Barbra and Ultra Reserve Zinfandel from Tres Niño’s Vineyard are the perfect accompaniment for a hearty dinner and can easily be followed with a nightcap of the Zinfandel Port, whose jamy flavors are perfect with a bite of your favorite dark chocolate. A newly released Rebekah from June is the winery’s flagship blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah, with its beautiful new pewter label, a symbol of this wines body, soul and workmanship. You will finish this grand tasting with a Gold

Medal winning Late Harvest Moscato blend of Muscat Canelli and Viognier with aromas of white flowers, vanilla and apricot.

Wine Club With a production of 5000 cases, all Alapay Cellars wines are sold exclusively through the tasting room, with priority access to Alapay Wine Club Members, who receive two shipments annually at a fixed price of $180/ shipment. Wine Club members receive complimentary wine tasting, discounts on wine and merchandise purchases and invitations to special events, including the annual winemaker dinners, bay cruises and exclusive wine club pick-up parties. The winery also enjoys cruising with their club members around the world on the Oceania Cruise Lines yearly. Drop by to experience Alapay Cellars – Heavenly Wines on the Central Coast! >> KIM MURPHY-RODRIGUES

Tasting fee complimentary with wine purchase or $15 per person Open Daily 10:30am-6:30pm 415 1st Street, (corner of First and San Miguel) Downtown Avila Beach, Ca 93424 (805) 595-2632 | www.alapaycellars.com Facebook: Alapay Cellars Instagram: alapaycellars Trip Advisor: Alapay Cellars Yelp: Alapay Cellars Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

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Andrew Murray Tasting Room – Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 693-9644

Broken Earth – 5625 Hwy 46, Paso Robles, (805) 239-2562

Calcareous Vineyard – Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-0289

Castoro Cellars – Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, 1-888-238-0725

Carivintas Winery –

Mon-Fri 12-7, Sat-Sun 11-7, Solvang, (805) 693-4331

Chamisal Vineyards – Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 541-9463

Coquelicot –

Daily 11-5, Sat 10-5, Los Olivos, (805) 688-1500

Dragonette Cellars –

Daily 11-6, Fri 11-8, Santa Maria, (805) 922-1468

Thu-Mon 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 693-0077

Eberle Winery – Daily 10am-6pm (Daily 10am-5pm Winter), Paso Robles, (805) 238-9607

Eos Estate Winery – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 591-8050

Firestone Vineyard – Daily 10-5; Tours 11:15, 1:15 & 3:15, Los Olivos, (805) 688-3940

Foley Wines – Daily 10-5, Lompoc, (805) 737-6222

Hunt Cellars – Daily 10:30am-5:30pm, Paso Robles, (805) 237-1600

Jada – 5620 Vineyard Dr, Paso Robles, (805) 226-4200

Laetitia Vineyards & Winery – Daily 11am-5pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 481-1772

LaMontagne Winery –

Fri-Sun 12-5, Lompoc, (805) 291-6643

Larner Vineyard & Winery – Lincourt Vineyards –

Daily 11-5, Los Olivos, (805) 688-8148

Daily 10-5, Solvang, (805) 688-8554

Lions Peak Vineyards –

Mon-Fri 11-7, Sat-Sun 11-8, Solvang, (805) 693-5466

Martian Ranch & Vineyard –

Wed-Sun 11-5, Los Alamos, (805) 344-1804

Michael Gill Cellars – Fri-Sun 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 239-1668

Opolo Vineyards – Daily 10am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 238-9593

Peachy Canyon Winery – Daily 10am-5:30pm, Templeton, (805) 239-1918

Red Soles Winery – Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-9898

San Antonio Winery – Daily 10am-6pm, Paso Robles, (805) 226-2600

Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – Thu-Sun 11am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 594-1318

Tackitt Family Vineyards – Fri-Sun 12-5pm, San Miguel, (805) 467-9490

Talley Vineyards – Daily 10:30am-4:30pm, Arroyo Grande, (805) 489-0446

Vina Robles – Daily 10am-6pm (Daily 10am-5pm Winter), Paso Robles, (805) 227-4812

Pelletiere Estate – Thu-Mon 11am-5pm, Tue-Wed by Appt, Paso Robles, (805) 239-9432

Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards – Daily 11am-5pm, Paso Robles, (805) 434-2541

Baileyana, Tangent & True Myth – Daily 10am-5pm, San Luis Obispo, (805) 269-8200

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Zaca Mesa – Daily 10-4, Los Olivos, (805) 688-9339 x308

Zotovich Vineyards & Winery –

Daily 11-5, Lompoc, (805) 736-1600

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WILD HORSE WINERY Class in a Glass Named as an homage to the wild mustangs that once roamed the nearby hills, Wild Horse Winery was founded in 1981 by legendary winemaker and visionary Ken Volk. The mustangs are gone today, (although you may catch a glimpse of Dolly or Salvador, the winery llamas), and the property, surrounded by farmland and vineyards, offers a relaxing, pastoral setting in which to discover and enjoy select, small lot production wines that can only be tasted or purchased through the winery or wine club membership. You will be hard pressed to find a more relaxing setting, surrounded by farmland, tree lined lanes and vineyards. Leave the outside world behind, as you drive up the road, arriving at Wild Horse Winery’s tasting room-to begin an adventure in wine. The tasting room is rustic, warm and comfortable, and (most likely) Pattie will be welcoming you…..with a smile and infectious personality, as she helps guide your journey through the selection of Wild Horse’s boutique wine portfolio.

Taste the Difference Sourcing fruit from Monterey through the Santa Barbara area, winemakers Todd Ricard and Kip Lorenzetti create wines of personality and distinction, including a few varietals that are

not commonly found-and will tease and delight your palate. All tastings consist of a selection of six wines. You may want to choose an all white tasting, which will include Malvasia Bianca, a grape that is not commonly grown, and one that Pattie describes as being “Hawaii in a glass.” Among the red tasting, there is Blaufrankisch, an estate grown grape, and another intriguing, not commonly found varietal. You may also create your own tasting of reds and whites if you prefer. However, the piece d’ resistance, and what Wild Horse is known for, is their Pinot Noir! Try six Reserve Pinots, grapes sourced from some of SLO and Santa Barbara Country’s premier vineyards. Smooth and elegant, once tasting through this selection, you will have enjoyed true class in a glass. For an elevated tasting experience, and to truly explore and compare the Pinots of Wild Horse, reserve the “Pinot on the Patio” tasting. This special experience (advance reservations essential), will give you the opportunity to compare each of the Pinots side by side, along with four specially chosen cheeses to compliment the tasting. You will be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable way to relish and compare these small production stylish wines. For a behind the scenes look at what goes on at a winery, reserve (weekends only) a “Grape to Glass” tour. This fun, educational experience will walk you through the vineyards, winery, barrel room (including barrel tasting), ending with a

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LIVE MUSIC SERIES Five Parts Devil: Saturday, July 7th, 1-4pm Grover Anderson: Saturday, July 21st, 1-4pm Nicole Stromsoe: Saturday, August 4th, 1-4pm special wine tasting; you will also “meet and greet” Wild Horse’s two resident Llamas! This tour will give you an appreciation of the grower’s and winemaker’s art-and how exquisite wine is created and brought to YOU!

It’s Happening at Wild Horse Planned, and impromptu events are always happening at Wild Horse! Music and Wine! July, August and September will bring afternoons of live music featuring local entertainers. Bring your kids, parents, grandparents, dogs and a picnic, while you enjoy a tasting, glass or bottle, and kick back listening to music from pop, jazz, country and rock on the spacious patio and grounds. Barrels and Brushes, on July 28th (from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.,) is a unique event, where you will be able to create your own artistic image on a wine barrel-and then take the barrel home! Board Specials may change weekly or monthly, offering a wine of the week or other exclusive promotions (such as Chardonnay Saturday or Rose Sunday). Make Wild Horse Winery a destination for a complete wine country tasting experience —you will be happy you did. >> DONALD SONDERLING

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Check the website often for upcoming event details and offerings: www.wildhorsewinery.com 1437 Wild Horse Winery Ct. Templeton, Ca. 93465 Tasting Room Open Daily 10am-5pm (except for specific holidays) (805) 788-6300

FIRESTONE VINEYARD A Historical Winery with American Roots Firestone Vineyard was established by an entrepreneurial and adventurous family that dates back more than a century to legendary tire innovator Harvey Firestone. Founded in 1972, Firestone was the first estate winery established in Santa Barbara County. Over the past 40 years it has evolved into one of the region’s most popular and successful producers thanks to a portfolio of wines that offer serious quality at affordable prices. The Firestone estate is situated near the charming little town of

Los Olivos, two hours north of Los Angeles and five hours south of San Francisco. Los Olivos is known for its historical small town charm featuring antique stores, art galleries, and artisanal restaurants. The surrounding countryside is typical of rural California with rolling hills that morph seasonally from summer gold to winter green.

Superior Vineyard Sites Firestone is fortunate to have vineyards situated in the elusive “Goldilocks zone” of the Santa Ynez Valley. With an alternating climate of warm sunny days followed by brisk coastal afternoons and evenings, Firestone is able to produce a wide array of varietals. Diurnal temperature swings of up to 50 degrees are normal during the summer growing season. Firestone’s 340 acres of estate vineyards are set along a series of mesas composed of sandy loam with rocky sub-soils. These well-draining, low-nutrient soils minimize vine vigor, which leads to more concentrated and balanced varietal flavors.

Wide Array of Wines Firestone is able to produce a wide range of varietals due to their vineyard location. Notable are their Bordeaux varietals, including Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Their offerings also include Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and red blends, as well as cool climate varietals such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. For winemaker, Dave Frazier, Firestone’s superior vineyard sites coupled with its remarkable vineyard team makes the fruit exceptional. With over 12 years of experience in the wine industry, Dave is committed to carrying on the Firestone tradition of crafting approachable, fruit driven wines that are consistently high in quality.

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Firestone Tours In addition to its Reserve Wine Tasting, Firestone is one of the few wineries that offers a comprehensive walking tour and tasting. Their tour guides you through the history of the winery, and through the production of fine wine from vine to glass. The winemaking process is then showcased from the crush pad to the fermentation cellar to the barrel cellar. Tours typically last between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the volume of guests and depth of questions. Tours depart daily at 11:15 am and 1:15 pm with a cost of $25 per person for adults 21 years of age and older. To make reservations or to get more information, visit www.firestonewine.com or call (805) 688-3940. Firestone Tasting Flights • Reserve Wine Flight, $15 • Walking Tour and Tasting, $25 Summer Concert Series Delight in tasty tri-tip sandwiches from Big Tom’s Backyard BBQ, paired with Firestone wines and live music on the first and last Friday of every month—now through September 28th from 6 to 9 pm. Holiday Open House Save the date — Saturday, December 8 from 1 pm to 4 pm for Firestone’s Holiday Open House complete with wine specials and festive cheer!

Firestone has several new releases that you won’t want to miss out on tasting. Their Sauvignon Blanc is fermented and aged in stainless steel to capture the inherent characteristics of the varietal. This wine is bright, fruit-forward and 100% estate grown. For the red blend lovers, Firestone’s Chairman Series Lineage delivers power, complexity and an impressive tannin acid structure. This wine has memorable lush aromas and flavors of blackberry, cherry fruits, anise and leather. Visit the Firestone tasting room for the new releases, and to try their full selection of wines. The Firestone experience begins the moment you turn off Zaca Station Road and enter the property. Set on a knoll overlooking Santa Ynez Valley, the property is painted with golden hillsides, estate vineyards and speckles of oak trees. The tasting room is expansive and rustic with wood-beamed ceilings and Spanish tile. The tasting room adorns an expansive island bar backed by a large picture window that looks out onto the breathtaking vineyard views. One of the most popular tasting rooms in Santa Barbara County, Firestone offers an assortment of tours, tastings and experiences. For special private events, Firestone has a handful of indoor and outdoor areas suitable for weddings, receptions, private parties, corporate gatherings, birthdays or anniversaries.

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Tasting Room: Open Daily 10am-5pm 5017 Zaca Station Road, Los Olivos (805) 688-3940 TastingRoom@FirestoneWine.com www.firestonewine.com for more information

Great Glasses on Central Coast Enjoy four great glasses on the Central Coast, featuring acclaimed wineries and their best handcrafted varietals. From the elegant and soft expression of Pinot Noir all the way to sexy, sophisticated Nebbiolo, the Central Coast winegrowing region’s varying terroir produces elegant wines for every palate.

PINOT NOIR WILD HORSE WINERY Located in historic Templeton, Wild Horse Winery was named for the wild mustangs that roamed the hills east of the vineyard estate. Today, Wild Horse Winery is known for exceptional Pinot Noirs. They focus on small vineyards along the Central Coast in order to bring you the best the region has to offer. Stop by and try one (or all five) of our Pinots, including our winery only reserves. 1437 Wild Horse Winery Court Daily 11am-5pm (805) 434-2541 www.wildhorsewinery.com

PETITE SIRAH RED SOLES WINERY Bursting with flavors of rich dried blueberry, complimented by lovely notes of dark chocolate and freshly roasted coffee beans, Red Soles Winery’s Petite Sirah will stop you in your tracks. Grown in the chalky soil of our Miracles Ranch, right in the heart of the Willow Creek AVA, the Petite is a favorite—vintage after vintage. From the dark inky hue, to the fabulously long and velvety finish, this full-bodied wine is a definite palate pleaser. 3230 Oakdale Road | Daily 11am-5pm (805) 226-9898 | www.redsoleswinery.com

SANGIOVESE LAGO GIUSEPPE CELLARS Lago Giuseppe Cellars, the enchanted winery by the lake, prides itself on Old World heritage and rich romance. There’s no doubt you will be captivated instantly by the chic charm of this boutique winery. Reflections in the water of the ancient oak trees will beckon you back to dreams and into the mystic. Welcome to the world of Lago Giuseppe! 8345 Green Valley Road, Templeton (805) 400-0785 www.lagogiuseppe.com

NEBBIOLO RESERVA PELLETIERE ESTATE Pelletiere Estate is an uber-boutique winery located on a cozy corner in the heart of the Willow Creek District, producing distinctive, small-lot, estategrown Italian varietals. The 2014 Nebbiolo Reserva exudes sexiness with elegance and sophistication. Notes of dried herbs, cranberry, thyme and sage caress your palette and finishes silky smooth. 3280 Township Road, Paso Robles Thursday-Monday 11am-5pm (805) 239-9432 www.pelletiere.com

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Stolo Vineyards The California Coastal Winery Turning a Seaside Village into a Must-Stop Wine Destination Stolo Vineyards is less than three miles from the Pacific Ocean and is a world away from Paso Robles Tucked just outside of a small, seaside village on California’s Central Coast is Stolo Vineyards and it’s taking the wine world by storm. The family-owned winery is winning one wine award after another as word spreads about the premiere cool climate wine producer halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Less than 45 minutes west of wine region juggernaut, Paso Robles, Cambria offers a completely different climate allowing for incredible Burgundian and Northern Rhône styled wines. Stolo Vineyards is 2.8 miles from the Pacific Ocean, is bordered by emerald green hills to the north, a year-round stream to the south and by the scenic Santa Lucia Mountains to the east. The mountains divide Cambria and its maritime influence from the heat and temperature spikes found in Paso Robles, which can average 30 degrees warmer during the summer months. Stolo Vineyards maintain an average temperature of 60 to 70 degrees resulting in even temperatures and fruit that matures in a slow, consistent manner. The mountain range between Cambria and Paso Robles is crucial in creating these separate wine destinations. Cambria sits on the west side nearer to the ocean. The cooler, even temperatures translate into fruit having more time on the vine which then becomes more expressive of “place.” The cold ocean breeze naturally keeps vine yields low, producing grapes with more varietal character and concentration. “Cambria is a beautiful place to make wine,” says winemaker, Nicole Pope. “I’ve worked harvests around the world and throughout California, there is no place like this vineyard tucked into such an incredible location.” Pope is able to use thinner-skinned grapes like Gewürztraminer, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir without the fear of heat spikes, which can damage the delicate fruit or lead to excessive, overripe flavors. The cool climate also helps maintain the acidity and flavor profile needed for producing quality wines from these varieties.

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It’s a labor of love and a process of patience that results in wines that truly express this unique location in Coastal California. For more information on Stolo Vineyards, please visit https://www.stolofamilyvineyards.com/.

Stolo Vineyards Stolo Vineyards is the only winery and tasting room on estate vineyards on the Central Coast of California making it a favorite for locals and wine experts alike. Established in 2004, the winery focuses on producing small-lot, premium wines with an emphasis on cool climate estate wines like their Pinot Noir, which was rated 93 points by Wine Enthusiast. The 2014 Estate Syrah was rated 96 points and ranked #27 on Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Wines of 2017 list; it was the top-rated Syrah on the list. Stolo Vineyards is located at 3776 Santa Rosa Creek Road in Cambria, California, 93428. For more information, please visit stolofamilyvineyards.com and be sure to follow Stolo Vineyards on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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n the southern end of the Central Coast appellation, lies Santa Barbara County’s historic wine growing region. The first vineyard production in these rolling coastal hills dates back to 1782, when Junipero Serra planted vines on Mission land. About a hundred years later, there was 260 acres of luscious vineyards and seventeen winemakers in Santa Barbara County. Sadly, the Prohibition Era destroyed many of these historic vineyard sites and mostly put an end to winemaking in the region—as was the case in many of the beautiful winegrowing regions across the state. With that being said, the spirit and passion for winemaking never left Santa Barbara County, and this wine growing region is alive and well today. Talented winemakers are producing outstanding and pure terroir driven wines from the five American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), planted mostly to Burgundian, Rhône and Bordeaux grape varieties. Although the movie Sideways is said to have put San Barbara County’s wine growing region on the map in 2004, especially the Santa Maria Valley AVA, it is the high quality of the wine across the county that has continued to uphold this bountiful region’s reputation. Sprawling vineyards and gently rolling hills create a picturesque scene for visitors and locals alike, who visit the many wineries, tasting rooms and wine bars in the area. In the five AVAs, wine tasters will find a nice range of wine styles amongst the Burgundian, Rhone and Bordeaux varietals that are produced. In the more northern region, cool climate Burgundian varietals reign, such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, due to the maritime influence. This ensures a long temperate growing season which the Burgundian varietals crave. With ample amount of sunlight, the grapes ripen very slowly—perfect for producing terroir driven wines with pure varietal characteristics. In the southern region, there is more of a diurnal shift with warmer nights and cooler days. This area sees less fog and has different soil types than what is found closer to the coast. The Bordeaux and Rhine varieties flourish in this warmer climate and the sandy soils with limestone and chalk impart a wonderfully desirable minerality in the wines. The wineries in Santa Barbara County boast a concentration of incredibly passionate and talented winemakers; join them year round at their many events, celebrations and festivals, as well as in their tasting rooms. Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

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Santa Maria Costa de Oro Tasting Room Costa de Oro Tasting Room is located right off of Highway 101 in Santa Maria. This site pays tribute to the history behind Costa De Oro — it was the strawberry stand for Gold Coast Farms, the parent company of Costa De Oro, which has been farming Santa Maria since 1978. Gold Coast Vineyard was planted to 20 acres of Pinot Noir and 10 acres of Chardonnay in 1989, and these grapes were sold to the area’s best wineries — including Au Bon Climat. Gary Burk, Costa de Oro co-owner and winemaker, was fortunate to work in the winery with Jim Clendenen from 1994-2002, and during this time he began to make his own wine. Gary started with just one barrel of Chardonnay and one barrel of Pinot Noir. Today, Costa de Oro produces more than 6000 cases featuring Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the estate — Gold Coast Vineyard. At the 2017 Central Coast Wine Competition their Estate Chardonnay won “Best of Show” and their Estate Pinot Noir received a “Gold Medal.” The best place to experience the wines is at the tasting room, where guests can taste five wines for only $10.

Live Music In addition to their regular tasting room hours (normally 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily), they have music three nights a week...Thursday

5-7 p.m. (Classical), Friday evening, “Friday Night Wine Downs” featuring live music from local musicians & $12 food plates available. Then on Saturdays they have acoustic music 3 to 5 p.m.

Kegs Another facet to the Costa de Oro portfolio is their “Wine on Tap.” Kegged wine, wine stored and shipped inside five gallon kegs instead of bottles, has been gaining popularity throughout the past several years. Costa de Oro started kegging wine for high-end accounts, like Roy’s Hawaii. Now these wines, a white and a red, are available in the tasting room by the glass and by the growler (these can be refilled). Costa de Oro wine club members receive discounts on keg wines, bottled wines and merchandise. To San Luis Obispo (32 miles )

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Foxen Canyon Zaca Mesa Sometimes the best things can be found if you are willing to venture off the beaten path. Located just 10 miles outside of Los Olivos and couple miles from the 101, Zaca Mesa offers a rural and serene setting, perfect for a quiet day spent in wine country. As you drive along the picturesque Foxen Canyon Road and turn into Zaca Mesa’s driveway, you’ll see that you could easily spend a day sampling wines and playing games in their courtyard.

Make Zaca Mesa Your Destination Zaca Mesa’s tasting room is set overlooking the scenic San Rafael Mountains. Inside you will be greeted by their friendly and educated staff who immediately make you feel a part of the Zaca Mesa family. You will have the opportunity to choose from two flights of wine, both featuring multiple of their 90+ estate-grown wines. Zaca Mesa specializes in Rhône varietals, most notably Syrahs, as they are home to the oldest block of Syrah on the central coast. In addition to wine tasting, Zaca Mesa offers two different options for you to get a behind-the-scenes look at the winemaking process. You can experience their 715 acre estate on a Vineyard Experience tour, which includes a tour the vineyard, winemaking facility, and a picnic lunch. Zaca Mesa also offers a winery tour and tasting daily at 11am. All tours require advanced reservations.

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While Zaca Mesa has many noteworthy wines in the tasting room, two you should look for include: 2014 Estrella Syrah, which received 92 points from Wine& Spirits, 91 points from Antonio Galloni and 91 points from Wine Enthusiast 2014 Black Bear Block Syrah, which received 93 points from Wine Enthusiast’s Editor’s Choice Other wines that scored 90+ points are: 2016 Viognier, 2013 Roussanne, 2015 Z Blanc, 2013 Mesa Reserve Syrah, 2013 Z Three, 2015 Pinot Noir, and 2013 Chapel G Syrah.

June 23rd and 24th is the 3rd Annual Summer Sipping Wine Passport event. Your Passport gets you 20 1oz pours that you can use at 13 wineries along the famous Foxen Canyon Wine Trail. On Saturday each winery will provide delicious small bites for you to enjoy. Tickets are $45. Zaca Mesa is located at 6905 Foxen Canyon Road in Los Olivos. The tasting room is open 10 am to 4 pm daily. For more information call 805.688.9339, or visit www.zacamesa.com. >> CATHY NEUSHUL

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Something a Little Different More than thirty years ago the owners of the Los Olivos Tasting Room decided to try something different. They opened one of the first independent tasting rooms in the area featuring Pinot Noirs from Santa Barbara and the Central Coast. They saw a need for a place to showcase handcrafted wines produced by smaller, local winemakers. They knew that many smaller wineries don’t always have tasting rooms, or convenient hours of operation. With this in mind, they decided to offer an easy way for visitors to try many different wines in one central location.

What to Expect When You Visit Los Olivos Tasting Room When the tasting room first opened it held a stock of about 50 different wines, and this hasn’t changed over the years. The tasting room still offers a great diversity of options, including one of a kind opportunities. The wines are carefully selected with the desire to highlight the Central Coast’s elite, hand crafted wines. Some of the wines you might find in the tasting room include:

Something New Each Time You Visit There is a good reason why you won’t find the same wines in the tasting room each time you visit. Since the wines featured are hand crafted, boutique wines, they are made in small batches and run out quickly. While you might not be able to come back on repeat visits and find the same wines, you will find new ones to try. You’ll find wines made by your favorite vineyards including Alban, Ampelos, Au Bon Climat, BrewerClifton, Fiddlehead, Flying Goat, Herman Story, Jack Creek, Jaffurs, Ken Brown, Kenneth-Crawford, Lane Tanner, Lucia, Margerum, Pacific Coast Vineyards, Stephen Ross, Pisoni, Lucia, Ojai Vineyard, and many others. >> DON SONDERLING.

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• 2013 Jack Creek estate Pinot Noir • 2013 Ojai Pinot Noir from Fe Ciega Vineyard • 2013 Wrath Pinot Noir A tasting costs $15 per person and includes a choice of eight red wines. The Los Olivos Tasting Room & Wine Shop is located at 2905 Grand Avenue in Los Olivos. The tasting room is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information call (805)688-7406, or go to www.thelosolivostastingroom.com. You can also email the owners at pinotnoir@verizon.net.

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Los Olivos Larner Vineyard Tasting Room The Biggest-Littlest Tasting Room in Los Olivos Sandwiched between Panino (a quaint café serving up delicious sandwiches) and The Los Olivos General Store, on the corner of Grand Ave and Alamo Pintado, (in a vintage 1901 gas station building), is the Larner Vineyard’s Tasting Room. Although barely 200 square feet, don’t let the size deter you from visiting and tasting some of the most impressive, highly acclaimed wines in this wine town of about 40 tasting rooms. The tasting room, café and General Store perfectly meld together a sense of yesteryear in a charming, relaxing and very tasty setting.

Que Syrah Syrah! Translated….that simply says: WHAT Syrah! And if you love Rhone varietals, especially Syrahs, Larner is the place to taste. Michael Larner is a master winemaker of Rhone varietals, it is his passion; and, Ballard Canyon, where Michael grows his grapes, may be one of the most highly regarded micro growing areas in the Santa Barbara area. Quite a few quality producers throughout the Central Coast source grapes for their own wines from Michael’s Ballard Canyon Vineyard, so step into the Larner Tasting Room for a real treat. Jeni, the tasting room manager, is personable, friendly and knowledgeable, loving to engage visitors, chatting and describing the various wines, winemaking philosophy and even some family vignettes. Christina, Michael’s wife, runs The Los Olivos General Store, adjacent to the tasting room, and on Wednesday and Thursday is generally pouring. And, don’t

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be surprised to sip with Michael Larner on occasion, when he stops by for a visit, to relax with a glass of wine. The current tasting menu consists of 5 wines, including 3 Syrah’s, a red Rhone style blend, a Rosé and a very special white: Malvasia Bianca. Although specializing in Rhones, especially Syrah, don’t miss savoring Larner’s Malvasia Bianca. Michael trained in Italy, and this aromatic white Italian varietal is Michael’s homage to Italy. On a warm spring or summer day, you will be hard pressed to find anything more pleasant than relaxing with a glass of this liquid gold.

Sip-Eat-Shop Next door to Larner’s tasting room is Panino, where you can order a savory sandwich, enjoying it on the patio out front, relaxing and people watching, accompanied by a glass of wine. Once you have finished, take some time to browse through The Los Olivos General Store, where you are sure to find something to grace your home. Taste these tantalizing wines, you will come back again and again; I certainly do. The tasting room is open from 11:a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. In los Olivos at 2900 Grand Avenue. >> DON SONDERLING

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Los Alamos Martian Ranch Martian Ranch is the creation of Massachusetts native Nan Helgeland, who found her inspiration in the vineyards and wines of Santa Barbara County. After years searching for the perfect property, she purchased this 102-acre parcel on Alisos Canyon Road in 2006, and named it Martian Ranch – the combined childhood nickname of her two sons: Martin and Ian. While attending Hancock College, Nan decided to farm the ranch Biodynamically upon the combined counseling of Peter Sischel, her East Coast neighbor and Alfredo Koch, department head of viticulture and enology at Hancock where Nan attended. Both gentlemen farm their family vineyards Biodynamically in France and Argentina respectively. After three years of diligence and care, Martian Ranch & Vineyard became a Demeter Certified, Estate winery in 2015 with 20 acres of vines planted to 10 different grape varietals, each perfectly suited to the Mediterranean climate of the ranch. The vineyard was planted in 2008, with the first Estate vintage in 2012. Estate varietals are a combination of Rhone, Iberian, Beaujolais and a touch of Bordeaux. Albariño, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Clairette, Gamay Noir, Mourvèdre, Grenache Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Tempranillo —approximately 2 acres planted of each. Martian Ranch is known for carefully farmed, vibrant and loweralcohol wines, with Eric Bolton at the helm as winemaker. Eric graduated Fresno State University as an Enology major with a minor in chemistry. He honed his skills throughout California and abroad, bringing a truly unique and diversified profile to the wines here at Martian Ranch. Biodynamic principles, which take organic farming to the next level, strive to create a diversified and balanced ecosystem while focusing on the health and fertility of the soil. Being a closed system, the ranch grows its own livestock feed and is home to four Irish Dexter cows, who’s manure is used to create healthy compost for the vineyard. Each part of the growing process revolves around four elements: root, leaf, flower and fruit. Together, these elements dictate what will be done in both the vineyard and the cellar and create the highest expression of harvest. The tasting room has been open since October 2013 and currently offers a rotating list of Six wines to taste. Wines are also available by the glass to enjoy with our house made charcuterie & cheese plate. Martian Ranch also hosts a variety of private events,

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MARTIAN RANCH & VINEYARD Martian Ranch & Vineyard is a Demeter certified, biodynamically farmed estate winery located just one mile south of Los Alamos on Alisos Canyon Road. Dog friendly picnic area—play bocce and horse shoes.

fully customizable to your liking. Email Amanda at amanda@ martianvineyard.com for all inquiries. In addition to our Tasting Room, you can taste and purchase our wines at the Thousand Oaks Farmer’s Market on Thursdays from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. and at the Mar Vista Farmer’s Market on Sundays from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Featured in the New York Times, SF Chronicle and Jon Bonné’s book, “The New California Wine.” Experimental and eclectic, Martian Ranch & Vineyard is dedicated to the journey, “from sky to ground to grape to barrel to bottle and straight into your glass.” Located at 9110 Alisos Canyon Road, Los Alamos, visit the tasting room Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Buellton Summer Showcases all that The Santa Ynez Valley has to offer The gem of California wine country, the Santa Ynez Valley offers wine, food, entertainment, events, and more all summer long The Santa Ynez Valley buzzes with energy. The beauty of the vineyards and California live oaks, which dot the surrounding hills, is on full display. Every season in the six distinct communities of the Santa Ynez Valley offers its own rewards, but perhaps no season is more alluring than summer. With postcard-perfect weather, more than 100 wineries, the Central Coast’s hottest culinary scene, outdoor adventures, and unique events, the Santa Ynez Valley teems with activity all summer long. Only 30 minutes from Santa Barbara, two hours north of Los Angeles, and a scenic four-hour drive south from San Francisco, the Santa Ynez Valley is easy to get to but can feel a world away. Here, savvy travelers can still find a peaceful, relaxing escape from their busy lives any time of year — even in summer. “Summer is an understandably popular time in the Santa Ynez Valley, but travelers who look for midweek stays or venture a little bit off the beaten track will find a new world to discover,” says Shelby Sim, CEO of Visit the Santa Ynez Valley. “In summer, there are so many options here that the possibilities for a traveler are virtually endless.” The Valley’s world-class wines lure oenophiles from around the world, and The Summer Pass offers a window to them all. The Santa Ynez Valley’s restaurants — influenced by the region’s agricultural roots and steeped in the farm-to-table movement — serve up characteristically fresh, bold flavors every summer. Discovering something new is part of any summer adventure to the Santa Ynez Valley. Enjoy a romantic ride by horse-drawn carriage from Solvang Trolley& Carriage Company or soar high above the valley from the Santa Ynez Gliderport. For a uniquely California wine country experience, Paint in the Vineyards or ohm away the stress with Vineyard Yoga. Summer is a time for the outdoors. Experience this cycling

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Solvang Carivintâs

A Tasting Room Made for Comfort Carivintâs created their tasting room with a goal in mind. They started by asking themselves a question, “What would prevent people from going wine tasting on a regular basis?” They came up with several answers, which included the fact that it is difficult to take children to a tasting room that has a formal or stuffy atmosphere. Another reason people might not find it easy to go wine tasting is the fact that some tasting rooms don’t welcome pets. The family dog would have to stay at home alone. And the final reason Carivintâs representatives thought that people might be dissuaded from a wine tasting experience was the hours. Longer hours could accommodate more people. With these ideas in mind, Carivintâs designed a tasting room to address these concerns. For children, the tasting room has puzzles, legos, and coloring books, as well as fast internet. For dogs, the tasting room offers beds, water and treats. And for those wishing to visit a tasting room later on in the evening, Carivintâs is open most days until 7 p.m.

A Wide Variety of Wines In Carivintâs tasting room you will find many wines to choose from. Winemaker Fleet Hamilton produces wines from many different varietals including Barbera, Malbec, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Viognier, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc. Some of the new releases in the tasting room include: The 2017 Albariño, aged in stainless steel barrels, with aromas of pineapple, guava and Asian pear. It has a smooth fruity mouthfeel and finish.

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The 2017 Rosé, barrel fermented, with aromas of strawberries, wildflowers and quince. The 2013 Grenache “Cat’s Meow,” aged in neutral oak, a port style wine with aromas of blueberry, vanilla, green bell pepper and black cherry. Carivintâs Winery Tasting Room is located at 476 First Street in Solvang. For more information, call (805)693-4331 or visit www. Carivintâs.com. The tasting room is open: Monday - Friday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. (closed Tuesday) Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wine with a Philanthropic Bent One of the things that makes Carivintas special is its emphasis on philanthropy. When you visit the tasting room you might notice the many pictures of dogs and other animals adorning the walls and even the labels on the wine bottles. Many of Carivintâs wines, the ones that feature dogs or horses named Lillie or Oz on the label, serve as a way to raise money for organizations that support animals. A part of the proceeds from the sale of these wines goes to organizations like Old Yeller Ranch Rescue, Shadow’s Fund, and Return to Freedom, an American Wild Horse Sanctuary.

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Lions Peak Winery Jennifer Soni Arant first saw Lions Peak Vineyards on Valentine’s Day 1991.It was love at first sight; however, quite a different lifestyle from the fast pace LA design world, which was Jenn’s lifelong career. Paso Robles Bordeaux reds were not known and purchasing a vineyard, farming, and starting a wine business was a life changing event for her. Being a Texan and having grown up in a family of farmers, Jenn knew the challenges of farming. In the early days you could see her red cowboy boots, riding her iron horse while her two black labs ran along side her as she irrigated the vines. The hillside vineyard dates back to the early 1970’s and is one of the oldest boutique vineyards in the Paso Robles AVA. The Estate Vineyard focuses on ultra-premium, old world styled Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The Estate exhibits unique microclimates, calcareous soils, and practices canopy and irrigation management, and harvesting by hand which produces wines that have historically received prestigious accolades.Winemaker, Sommelier and owner, Jennifer Soni-Arant, oversees each lot of wine with passion and dedication and recognizes that the timing of harvest, aging in the barrel, down to the presentation of the wine in the bottle are all reflections of Lions Peak’s overall philosophy of producing acclaimed boutique wines. Wine tasters visit the Lions Peak Tasting Room and Hospitality Center located in the Danish Village of Solvang. Known for its selection of small-lot, hand-crafted, award-winning Bordeaux and Rhone wines, for the past fourteen years, Lions Peak’s beautifully appointed tasting room has enriched tasters with their diverse selections of premiums wines. This year’s new releases are a must to taste! The new Bordeaux & Rhone Reds are rich and full bodied and the unoaked Chardonnay is exceptional! Arant is the creative talent behind the wines and the winerelated gifts in the tasting room. As a former ASID interior designer, Arant understands the importance of the arts. At Lions Peak, she has blended the tradition of wine, art and customer satisfaction. “It starts with the greetings, smiles, friendliness in the tasting room, and permeates throughout the atmosphere of the wines and music.” Lions Peak Estate Vineyard in San Miguel is opened for tours

and tasting by appointment only for wine club members, the trade and media. A visit to the Estate Vineyard provides tasters the opportunity to share in Lions Peak’s complete wine experience. The Lions Peak Solvang Tasting Room and Hospitality Center that is located at 1659 Copenhagen Drive Suite A, Solvang, is open daily. The tasting room staff is always eager to share their extensive knowledge with beginners and season oenophiles alike. You are welcomed to stop in the tasting room for a casual glass of wine. However, to fully experience the diverse range of the excellent portfolio, it is recommended that you try one of their wine flights.

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Lompoc Destination Lompoc Long before wine trails in Lompoc were the “Valley of Flowers.” They still bloom in profusion, but other color palettes can be found downtown in brightly-painted wall murals, pottery, or estate-grown grapes turned into the liquid art that is wine. Lompoc is a small, yet lively welcome into the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, where the Purisima Hills crown the north and the Santa Rosa Hills support the south. The pace is intentionally slower here. At the Wine Ghetto, one can witness winemaking magic in a laidback vibe, all under one industrial park roof. Meander through La Purisima Mission, where docents can be found weaving, candle making, blacksmithing and doing leatherwork demonstrations. Or side-trip the rugged coast, armed with charcuterie and your favorite bottled discoveries to catch a missile launch from Vandenberg AFB. From wines to rockets, the sky’s the limit! TOP TEN: WHAT NOT TO MISS Lompoc Wine Ghetto This must-visit, two-block destination at 200 North 9th Street offers Pinot Noirs and an assortment of Rhones and Bordeauxs by 19 quality vintners or call (805) 735-8937. 66th Annual Flower Festival Enjoy a 10 am parade, a carnival, vendors, food, music and more, June 20-24. Admission is just $5/ages 13 and up; free/12 and younger. Lompoc Valley Festival Association or call (805) 735-8511.

Old Town Lompoc Murals Follow the town’s Chumash culture, mission history and agricultural tradition in 35 wall murals created by residents and professionals. Central Coast Specialty Foods The place to stop for tri-tip and deli sandwiches, salads, boxed lunches, and gourmet items is at 115 East College Ave, Suite 10. Perfect before hitting the Wine Ghetto. Visit centralcoastspecialtyfoods.com or call (805) 717-7675. Jalama Beach County Park Take a scenic 14.5-mile drive about 45 minutes south of Lompoc to 9999 Jalama Road. Bring your windbreaker and a camera to capture the rustic beauty of the Pacific Ocean. Dogs on leashes allowed. Call (805) 736-3504 for more information. La Purisima Mission State Historic Park Daily self-guided tours and Mission Life Days offer re-creations of what life was like two centuries ago. Visit lapurisimamission.org or call (805) 733-3713. Lompoc Aquatic Center Open for recreational swimming on weekends, from 1-3, this state-of-the-art indoor water park, including two 126-foot water slides. Call (805) 875-2782 for more information. Mariscos La Rancherita Homestyle cooking is here at 1410 Burton Mesa Blvd. Menudo, chile verde, mole, tacos, breakfast burritos, micheladas, to name a few. Call (805) 741-7733 for more information. >> MELISSA CHAVEZ

★ LAMONTAGNE WINERY 1509 E Chestnut Ave, Lompoc (805) 291-6643 | lamontagnewinery.com Friday – Sunday 12-5pm Their family name, LaMontagne, meaning “the Mountain,” appropriately describes their quest to produce wines of exceptional quality that represent the vintage and the place in which they were grown.

300 North 12th St., Unit 1D, Lompoc ( 805) 736-1600 | www.zotovichcellars.com Open Daily 11-5pm A family owned and operated boutique winery. “We grow, produce and bottle estate Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. We’re new to the Lompoc Wine Ghetto. Stop in to meet us!”

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Zotovich Estate Vineyard & Winery Zotovich Estate Vineyard & Winery may be a small, familyrun entity, but its handcrafted wines produce big results. Wine critic Antonio Galloni gave both Zotovich’s 2013 Pinot Noir and Chardonnay 93 points, with the 2013 Syrah receiving a 95. The road to success wasn’t easy however. Steve Zotovich said that he didn’t walk into a ready-made and profitable vineyard. When he first bought the vineyard in 2004, it needed a lot of work. “The weeds in the vineyard were taller than the vines,” he said. He removed a grove of eucalyptus, and made many other improvements. “We started out grassroots to get to where we are today,” Zotovich said. He credits his winemaking team with emphasizing the production of ‘serious wines’. The current winemaking focuses on showcasing the incredible quality of the grapes from Zotovich Vineyard and constantly striving for excellence. Ratings by reviewers like Stephen Tanzer, Robert Parker and Antonio Galloni show that critics as well as consumers find their varietals noteworthy.

The Zotovich tasting room is located at 300 North 12th St., Suite 1D, Lompoc. The tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment. For more information, call (805) 736-1600 or email info@zotovichvineyards.com.

LaMontagne Winery Pinot with Personality A visit to LaMontagne winery in the Lompoc Wine Ghetto will stimulate your senses in many different ways! Kimberly Smith, owner and winemaker, will greet you with a huge, effusive smile, her raucous laughter, and take you step by step through her love of wine and the enticing line up of award-winning wines she crafts for her wine loving fans. Each bottle is reflective of Kimberly’s unique “geographical” tongue, relying on her unique sense of taste and smell, to craft her wines every step of the way from vineyard to bottle. Her success is evident by the annual succession of awards LaMontagne wines have received since the initial release in 2010. Each bottle has a personality of its own, and it’s one you are certain to enjoy and appreciate.

Tasting: The LaMontagne Way Kimberly is not only passionate about the wine she produces, she is also a purist. Avoiding blending, she crafts only singlevineyard, single-clone wines reflecting the terroir the grape comes from. As Kimberly says, the wines are ready to bottle “when they sing.” You will experience these singing wines when you visit the tasting room. To display

the character of the wine, each wine tasting experience is complemented with a small charcuterie and gourmet bread plate.

The Wine Club Family Everyone entering the tasting room instantly becomes part of the family; joining the wine club you cement your relationship, guaranteeing yourself an ongoing supply of these small-lot production gems. There are different shipment options to choose from, but the most unique factor is that you pick the wine you want in the shipment. In addition to free tastings and access to newly released vintages, Kimberly puts on two “blow out” parties each year for club members, opening up her home. Each January she hosts a Paella and Pinot event, and in August is the annual Pork & Pinot event, which features a pig roast paired with award winning Pinots. Kimberly describes Pork & Pinot as “hedonism at its best.” Sign up for the wine club now so you don’t miss this upcoming happening on August 20th. LaMontagne wines are mostly available only through the tasting room and wine club. Due to the small-production of these premium wines, the wine club is approaching full capacity. >> DON SONDERLING

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sorts of retail stores, boutiques, cafés, restaurants, etc. If you’re in the mood for casual, different shopping, in an historic area, step into the El Paseo district, at the corner of State and De la Guerra streets. You won’t find haute couture here, but you will find a mixture of restaurants, art galleries and specialty shops, in what is recognized as California’s first shopping center, built in the 1920s. You don’t even have to buy anything, just stroll, enjoy and breathe in the history and ambience of the past. Another area close by you will want to explore, also dating from the 1920s, is La Arcada. Enter from State Street or Figueroa, stroll the tree-lined street sporting restaurants, cafés, boutiques, galleries and specialty stores. Enjoy this oasis of old Santa Barbara just a step away from a more current day Santa Barbara. Not too far from La Arcada is the Arlington Theatre. This 1931 architectural gem has been fully restored to its past glory. If you have the time, take in a movie, or live performance here while taking a step back into “the golden age.”

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Uptown or downtown – Santa Barbara doesn’t have as strictly defined downtown area as does Paso Robles’ park area, or the historical downtown area of San Luis Obispo. Instead, Santa Barbara’s “center” where the action is, seems to run down State Street to the ocean, including the area on and around Stearn’s Wharf and The Funk Zone. Walking, driving, bicycling or taking a shuttle, Santa Barbara, “America’s Riviera” offers a heterogeneous mixture of just about everything – you will be hard-pressed to truly experience this area in just a day … or two. But, if that’s all you have, give it a try! Perhaps the best thing to do when arriving, especially if you have no specific itinerary, is to hop onto the Downtown Waterfront Electric Shuttle to get your bearings. Rides are only $ .50, and a free transfer is provided between the Downtown and Waterfront shuttles – just ask when boarding. Hop on, hop off, walk around, explore. Along State Street there are just so many places to explore: All

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Continuing your walk, or ride down State Street, past all sorts of stores, cafés, restaurants and interesting sights, you may want to take an ice cream break at McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams. McConnell’s is actually a dairy – The Old Dairy, in downtown, Santa Barbara – opened in 1934, but the ice creams have been the focus since they opened their first store, in 1949. From the beginning, it has all been about pure, fresh and local. The ice creams – and everything in the ice creams – is made in-house at the dairy, with no fillers, additives or preservatives. Seventy years in, McConnell’s is a Santa Barbara institution. Ready for something different? Take a stroll through Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone (see map below for the many tasting rooms). Converted old warehouses, industrial buildings and small streets make the Funk Zone a happening, eclectic, cool, hip place in Downtown Santa Barbara. No pretense here … no high fashion … just fun(ky), an area packed with fun, interesting, kitschy, quirky places to visit, admire, eat and drink at. Small art galleries and studios are tucked away to discover, one such gallery you may come upon (at 111-C1 Santa Barbara Street) is Marlyn Daggett’s gallery. Marlyn’s art is abstract, expressive and fun, just as she is. There are very cool places to shop (even for a guy) such as The Blue Door. You will find everything you can (and can’t) imagine on the three floors behind the blue door. Old, new, antiques, art, sculptures, furniture, clothing, home decor, movie spotlights, car doors, local hand-made art and jewelry … and the list goes on. This store is just plain funky! So, go and explore. When you get hungry, you won’t be far from a variety of places to eat (such as The Lark or Lucky Penny), you’ll walk by graffiti wall art and breweries, plus spirit and wine tasting rooms which abound along the Funk Zone’s Urban Wine Trail. Spend an hour or a day … you can’t help but love the Funk Zone. Where the Funk Zone ends at Cabrillo Blvd, is where Stearns Wharf begins, and no trip to Santa Barbara would be complete without a visit to this historic pier. This is “The California Coast.” This is what you picture when you think of California’s sand, surf and coastal lifestyle. Historically, this is the oldest working wooden wharf in California, dating from 1872. When built, it was the longest deep water wharf in California. The wharf remains today, and is a magnet for locals and tourists alike. Stroll down the wharf, take in the view of the marina, sailboats and smell of the ocean. Today, Stearns Wharf is home to several restaurants, a complex of small retail businesses offering everything from sea shells, to ice cream and candy to wine tasting and a marine museum – a great place to visit with children. And, every Sunday morning enjoy the weekly Art Walk – starting at Stearns Wharf and stretching down Cabrillo Blvd, where since 1965 local artisans display their jewelry, paintings, sculptures, wind chimes and other craft and gift items. Santa Barbara’s downtown and adjacent areas offer something for every age group. History, architecture, gardens, a zoo, museums, art, food, wine, shopping, recreation or just plain relaxation. A visit to Santa Barbara is kind of like getting up Christmas morning – you don’t know what will be under the tree, but you know it will excite and please you.

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Ventura County Sun, Sand, History and Wine Fun! “Ventura Highway in the sunshine, where the days are longer, the nights are stronger than the moonshine, you’re gonna go I know.”* And what better reason to go than to spend a rambling day (or two) along the Ventura 101 Freeway (or King’s Highway), from Camarillo to the seaside town of Ventura, (named after Mission San Buenaventura, founded in 1782), sipping wines, enjoying the sunshine and drive as you meet winemakers in their welcoming, friendly tasting rooms.

visitventuraca.com tour which is educational and fascinating. Following your tour you may want to enjoy your tasting accompanied by tapas from Herzog’s award winning Tierra Sur restaurant, a gourmet farm to table eatery. Magnavino Cellars, is a mile down the road from Herzog. Entering, you will feel transported into a delightful Italian wine country getaway. Robert and Barbara Wagner have created a haven to come, sit, sip and relax with old and new friends alike, while sampling their assortment of hand crafted award winning wines. On Friday evenings (between 5:00-8:00pm) you can accompany your tasting with a gourmet cheese platter or small bites as you “time travel” to this Italian retreat, even if just for a few hours. Less than 10 minutes from Magnavino, you’ll arrive at Four Brix Winery in Ventura. Step into this fun, funky tasting roomwinery to savor wines made from grapes that are an homage to four great grape regions: Italy, France, Spain and California. Offering a “tapas menu” to accompany your wine tasting, Four Brix is a special “community.” Live concerts and special events are a constant at Four Brix---the fun never stops here. A few blocks from Four Brix is Panaro Brothers Winery

So Many Tasting Rooms—Not Enough Time (But plenty of Wine) With over 20 tasting rooms to choose from, the CamarilloVentura corridor is less than a two hour drive from central Orange County, and an hour or less from greater Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. Enjoy the fruitful bounty of what Ventura County has to offer-you won’t be disappointed.

Five on Your Drive Travelling north on the 101 towards Ventura, you may want to make your first stop at Cantara Cellars, in Camarillo. You’ll find Mike and Chris Brown affable hosts as they pour you selections of their reds and whites. Time permitting, Mike will give you a winery tour, and regal you with stories of his family, that settled in Lodi in 1847, where Mike sources his grapes from. Close by Cantara is Herzog Wine Cellars, in Oxnard. Though a well-known larger winery, Herzog (producing Kosher wines), has a fascinating history, and includes in their line-up smaller lot, limited edition and premium wines. Take the self-guided

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2290 Eastman Ave, #109, Ventura Thursday 12-5pm, Friday 12-8pm, Saturday–Sunday 12-5pm (805) 256-6006 | www.fourbrixwine.com Four Brix Winery is an urban winery located in the heart of Ventura, specializing in internationally-inspired wine blends. They produce wines based upon their favorite grape growing regions: Italy, France, Spain and California. The word “brix” is a term for measurement of sugar in grapes; therefore, Four Brix equal four sweet spots for great wine! With a total production around 1,500 cases, these wines are very limited and in high demand.

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PANARO BROTHERS WINERY 4517 Market St., #7, Ventura Thursday - Friday 3-7pm, Saturday–Sunday 11am-7pm (805) 654-1577 | www.panarobros.com Panaro Brothers Winery combines the authenticity of Old World Italain winemaking with New World innovation. As fifth genertation Italian Americans, the family pays homage to their heritage; Vito Panaro tends to the vineyard and is the winemaker, while his brother David manages the business. Their handcrafted single varietals truly showcase the beauty of California wine made in a traditional Italian style.

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961 North Rice Ave, #5, Oxnard Most Fridays 5-8pm, Saturday 11am-6pm, Sunday 12-6pm (805) 983-2500 | www.magnavinocellars.com Savor the Wine, Treasure the Experience. Escape to Magnavino Cellars for the warmth of Tuscany and their award-winning wines of California. Let the highly trained staff of Magnavino Cellars guide you through the tasting of their wines, tour the facility, and make your time at Magnavino Cellars a memorable one.

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VINA ROBLES WINERY Live Music You are invited to slow down from your week, sit back and enjoy live music - all while savoring award-winning Vina Robles wines. Wine, tastings and food available for purchase. 1-4pm 3700 Mill Rd, off HWY46E, Paso Robles www.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812 • July 7: Rick Spradling • July 14: Noach Tangeras • July 28: Kenny Taylor • Aug 4: John Zamora • Aug 11: Youth Saturday Live ★ ★ONGOING

PEACHY CANYON Live Music A wonderful selection of wine, paired beautifully with music. 1-4pm Templeton, www.peachycanyon.com, 866-335-1918 • July 1: Jim Sweetwater Duo • July 7: Lance Robison • July 8: Liv & Rob • July 14: Surfeza • July 15: Michael Keeny • July 21: Matt Suarez • July 22: The Driftwoods Brothers • July 28: Jim Sweetwater • July 29: Two for the Road • Aug 4: Liv & Rob • Aug 5: Cocktail Shorty • Aug 11: Dulcie Taylor ★ ★ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26

CALCAREOUS VINEYARD Wine Down Wednesday Paso Robles, 5-8pm www.calcareous.com, 805-239-0289 • July 4: Jim Gentry • July 11: Will Breman • July 18: Dulcie Taylor • July 25: Of Wind & Waves • Aug 3: Martin Paris • Aug 8: Loren Radis • Aug 15: Adam Levine ONGOING

Live Music D’Anbino Vineyards & Cellars, Paso Robles www.danbino.com, 805-227-6800 • June 1: Blues Asylum

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Live Music Chateau Lettau, Paso Robles www.chateaulettau.com, 805-238-6800, 7pm • July 7: Petrella • July 14: Tim Jackson • Aug 4: Petrella • Aug 11: Ted Waterhouse • Aug 18: Tim Jackson • Aug 25: Alan Vogan

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Friday Night Concert Series

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Paso Robles Concerts in the Park

City Park Gazebo, Paso Robles, 6-8pm Enjoy live music and wine by the bottle or glass as you www.pasoroblesdowntown.org ease into the weekend. • July 6: Incendio Robert Hall Winery, Paso Robles, 5:30-7:30pm • July 13: Paso Wine Man Band www.roberthallwinery.com, 805-239-1616 • July 20: Bob Santa Cruz Band • July 6: Will Breman • Aug 3: Rio Salinas • July 13: The Martin Paris Band • Aug 3: Billy Manzik ★ ★JULY 1-31 • Aug 10: Jolon Station Band ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Summer Concert Series

Live concert is free, seating available, wines by the glass & bottle available for purchase & food available for purchase. Clavo Cellars, Templeton, 4-6pm www.clavocellars.com, 805-226-0174 • July 11: Tim Metcalfe • Aug 1: Of Wind & Waves • Aug 8: Matt Cross ONGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH FALL

Pizza Time

Farmstead Kitchen, Paso Robles, 5-9pm www.farmsteadkitchenandcatering.com, 805-369-2705 ★ ★LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

MISTURA Salsa Classes

Come down, dance & have fun! Paso Robles, 805-238-3333 www.misturarestaurants.com ONGOING

Train Wreck Fridays

Pomar Junction Vineyard & Winery, Templeton 5:30-8:30pm, $15, free/members www.pomarjunction.com, 805-238-9940 ONGOING

Summer Concert Series

Food trucks, music & wine! 5-8pm Four Lanterns Winery, Paso Robles www.fourlanternswinery.com, 805-226-5955 • July 1: Blimp Pilots • July 8: Five Parts the Devil • July 15: Dulcie Taylor Band • July 22: Route 66 • July 29: Joy Bonner Band • Aug 5: Bear Market Riot ★ ★ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY THROUGH 2018

PELLETIERE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY First Saturday of the Month Vintner & Vines Tour

CASTORO CELLARS Featured Artist: S.L.O.P.E.

S.L.O.P.E. is a group of professional artists who create artworks depicting the beauty and uniqueness of California’s Central Coast. Templeton, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE JULY 1

Pizza on the Patio

Mitchella Vineyard & Winery, Paso Robles www.mitchella.com, 805-239-8555, 12-2pm JULY 1

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WILD HORSE WINERY Live Music with Five Parts Devil Five Parts Devil are a San Luis Obispo based trio that provide generous amounts of obscure Americana, roots music, traditional Rockabilly, classic Nashville & Bakersfield music & guilty pleasures. Templeton, 1-4pm www.wildhorsewinery.com, 805-788-6300 JULY 7

10th Annual Lavender Festival Downtown is teeming with purple during the Paso Robles Lavender Festival. Free to the public, meet with the lavender producers from across the Paso Robles region, learn of its many uses, enjoy free samples & much more! Vendors, food, refreshments, displays & activities — it’s all about lavender! This event is in part sponsored by the Paso Robles Downtown Main Street Association and the Central Coast Lavender Growers Association. 10am-5pm Paso Robles Downtown City Park, Paso Robles www.pasoroblesdowntown.org, 805-238-4103

Enjoy an All-American BBQ paired with the perfect summertime selection of wines to choose from JULY 7 including a red, white & chilled rosé! Your ticket Summer Block Party includes one glass of wine, live music from Dan Curcio Four Lanterns Winery, Paso Robles, $55 & the BBQ buffet in the picnic area. www.46west.wine, 805-226-5955, 6:30pm Cass Winery, Paso Robles, 1-4pm www.casswines.com, 805-239-1730 JULY 7 Gouda Burger BBQ JULY 4 Paso Pops Le Vigne Winery, Paso Robles Paso Robles Event Center, Paso Robles 11am-1pm, $20, $15/members pasopops@gmail.com, 805-235-5406 www.levignewinery.com, 805-227-4000 ★ ★JULY 6

TOOTH & NAIL WINERY Zongo Allstars

Paso Robles, 5:30-8:30pm, free www.toothandnailwinery.com, 805-369-6100

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Gouda Party Le Vigne Winery, Paso Robles www.levignewinery.com, 805-227-4000 JULY 7-8

JULY 6

Friday Night Live Music

Live music by Lulu and the Cowtippers & food by The Pairing Knife Pear Valley Winery, Paso Robles, 5:30-8pm www.pearvalley.com, 805-237-2861 ★ ★JULY 6

VINA ROBLES Wine & Dance: Swing Night

Red Wine & Blue The Pleasant Valley Wine Trail .Visit participating wineries. www.PleasantValleyWineTrail.com ★ ★JULY 8

CASTORO CELLARS Lazy Locals: Ricky Montijo Dam Fine Wine & great music make for a perfect Lazy Sunday. You’re welcome to bring lawn chairs. (no outside alcohol allowed). There will be delicious grub for purchase. 1-4pm Templeton, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE

A fun combination of a dance lesson & a wine party! Local Resident Saundra Woods from First Step Ballroom will teach you swing steps during the first hour, then you will have the opportunity to practice & show off your new moves. 6:30-9pm, $25, $20/members ★ ★JULY 8, 22 www.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812

Deep in the willow creek district of Paso Robles, discover distinctive Italian wines unique to Pelletiere Estate by walking with the winemaker, Amy Butler & Vintner, Janis Denner as they explain the process in- JULY 6 volved in making limited production Italian style wines. Dan Daniel in Concert Learn about the heritage of Italian grape growing & Asuncion Ridge Vineyards, Paso Robles, 5-8pm origins Pelletiere Estate’s rare Italian varieties, compare www.asuncionridge.com, 805-237-1425 old world & new world approaches to winemaking JULY 6-8 & discuss Paso Robles’ unique micro-climate. Then experience these exceptional wines first hand with a Passport Weekend guided tasting. 11am-12pm Paso Robles Downtown Wineries Pelletiere Estate Vineyard & Winery, Paso Robles Visit participating tasting rooms! $40 www.downtownpasowine.com www.pelletiere.com, 805-239-9432

TOOTH & NAIL WINERY Dan Curcio Wine, food, music, all served up in a castle. Paso Robles, 1-4pm, free www.toothandnailwinery.com, 805-369-6100

JULY 8

Picture Perfect Sunday: Hilary & Kate Still Waters Vineyards, Paso Robles, 1-4pm www.stillwatersvineyards.com, 805-237-9231

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VINA ROBLES WINERY Live in the Amphitheatre: Straight No Chaser

JULY 14

Joshua Tarica in Concert Asuncion Ridge Vineyards, Paso Robles, 5-8pm www.asuncionridge.com, 805-237-1425

If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties & khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses... think JULY 14 again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced Winemaker Dinner in the Gardens nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style Still Waters Vineyards, Paso Robles 6-9pm, $105/members, $130 kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon with a www.stillwatersvineyards.com, 805-239-9231 massive fan base, numerous national TV appearances & proven success with CD releases. Straight No ★ 14 Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine ★JULY CASTORO CELLARS unadulterated human voices coming together to July Yoga, Brunch & Bubbles make extraordinary music that is moving people in After a nice weekend, come to Castoro for Yoga in a fundamental sense... & with a sense of humor. An the Vines & an Organic Brunch. Recover from your unforgettable live act. 8pm, $39.50-$59.50 weekend with this amazing all levels class! Paso Robles, www.vinarobles.com, 805-286-3680 8:45am-11am, $35 Templeton, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE ★ ★JULY 13

VINA ROBLES WINERY Live in the Amphitheatre: Trevor Noah

★ ★JULY 15

TOOTH & NAIL WINERY The Cimo Brothers

Trevor Noah is the most successful comedian in Africa and is the host of the Emmy® and Peabody® Wine, food, music, all served up in a castle. Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. Paso Robles, 1-4pm, free After a sold-out show at Vina Robles Amphitheatre last www.toothandnailwinery.com, 805-369-6100 year, Trevor Noah returns to the venue with special guest Angelo Lozada. Paso Robles, 8pm, $49.50-$65 ★ ★JULY 15 www.vinarobles.com 805-286-3680 JULY 13

CALCAREOUS VINEYARD Paint Night at Lloyd’s Lookout

Sip & Craft – Sea Glass Jewelry Workshop

JULY 20

Pop-Up Dinner: Summer BBQ

Summer Concert Series: The JD Project Riverstar Vineyards, San Miguel, 5:30-8:30pm www.riverstarvineyards.com, 805-467-0086

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OPOLO Blending Party

JULY 18-29

California Mid-State Fair Live entertainment, concerts, livestock, horse show, exhibits & much more! Concerts with Florida Georgia Line, Eric Church, Demi Lovato, Gabriel Iglesias, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, ZZ Top, Luke Bryan & more! Paso Robles Event Center, Paso Robles www.midstatefair.com, 805-239-0655

Join them in the barrel room as they gather graduated ★JULY 20 cylinders & lab coats for one of the most anticipated ★ events of the year. This is your chance to taste, mix & TOOTH & NAIL WINERY create what you deem to be the perfect blend. Urban Project Renewal Paso Robles, 3pm, $110/members, $130 Paso Robles, 5:30-8:30pm, free www.opolo.com, 805-238-9593 www.toothandnailwinery.com, 805-369-6100

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These pop-up dinners are designed to be nights where Asuncion Ridge Vineyards, Paso Robles, 5-8pm www.asuncionridge.com, 805-237-1425 the chefs can show off their creativity with fun menus served family-style. Each night has an entertaining theme, ingredient or dish that drives what they serve JULY 28 Sip & Craft: Modern Florals Painting Work& will feature local and seasonal producers paired shop with Art Social 805 thoughtfully with two of the estate grown wines. Join There will be seven crafting events throughout 2018, them & start with a wine & appetizer reception in the each one with a unique project to bring out your inner tasting room before taking your seat for dinner. Chat creativity. They also provide the most important part with your table neighbors and enjoy a family-style of crafting – WINE!!! Karen Blaney of 805 Art Social will meal. Includes food, two glasses of wine & gratuity. be retuning for a “Modern Florals” painting workshop. $65, $55/members Each crafter will be provided with a canvas, paint Niner Wine Estates, Paso Robles, 6-8pm & supplies needed to create their own masterwww.ninerwine.com, 805-226-4886 piece.11:30am-2pm, $40/member, $45 Broken Earth Winery JULY 20 www.brokenearthwinery.com, 805-239-2562 J Street Slim & the Leisurnaut Asuncion Ridge Vineyards, Paso Robles, 5-8pm ★ ★JULY 28 www.asuncionridge.com, 805-237-1425 ★ ★JULY 21

WILD HORSE WINERY Live Music with Grover Anderson Grover was raised in the historic gold rush town of Murphys, CA. The rich culture of the area (along with lifelong immersion in fiction, theater & 90’s country music) instilled a storytelling nature that is evident in Grover’s writing. He assembled a bar band while attending UC Santa Barbara, put all of the tips from his restaurant job into a jar & used it to record a pop/rock album. Templeton, 1-4pm www.wildhorsewinery.com, 805-788-6300

Bring out your inner artist with Let’s Party SLO from 4-6pm. Ticket includes all art supplies & first glass of Artist Joan Martin Fee will be teaching fellow crafters wine. Wine by glass and bottle available for purchase. how to create a sea glass wire wrap jewelry set. All RSVP, $50, $45/members participants will leave with their own original set of ★ ★JULY 21 Paso Robles, www.calcareous.com, 805-239-0289 sea glass jewelry. Broken Earth Winery PELLETIERE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY Paso Robles, 6-8:30pm, $65/member, $60 ★ ★JULY 15 Sangiovese Private Vertical Tasting www.brokenearthwinery.com, 805-239-2562 PEACHY CANYON Experience a private reserve vertical wine tasting. ★ ★JULY 13 S.O.U.L. Kitchen to Benefit The Wellness Vintner Janis Denner, will guide you through an Italian Kitchen vertical tasting of estate grown Sangiovese from four TOOTH & NAIL WINERY Templeton, 5-8pm, $40, www.thewkrc.org Grit Harbour different vintages, beginning with the exquisite 2014 Paso Robles, 5:30-8:30pm, free & ending with an exclusive barrel tasting of 2017. This ★ ★JULY 17 www.toothandnailwinery.com, 805-369-6100 seated tasting will take place in the private barrel room VINA ROBLES WINERY and is by reservation only.Paso Robles, 12pm, $45 ★ ★JULY 14 Live in the Amphitheatre: KIDZ BOP Live www.pelletiere.com, 805-239-9432 The ALL-NEW KIDZ BOP show is the ultimate family CASTORO CELLARS concert, sung by kids for kids, & is guaranteed to ★ ★JULY 21 SLOFolks Presents Runa Quickly gaining recognition as one of Irish music’s new get everyone singing & dancing along. The show is WILD HORSE WINERY headlined by The KIDZ BOP Kids, who have been named Live Music with Grover Anderson “super-groups”, Runa has been enchanting audiences Billboard Magazine’s “#1 Kids’ Artists” for the eighth by pushing the boundaries of Irish folk music, since Templeton, 1-4pm consecutive year. their formation in 2008. $25, Doors open at 6pm, www.wildhorsewinery.com, 805-788-6300 Paso Robles, 6:30pm, $35-$55 show starts at 7pm. Templeton, ★ ★JULY 21 www.vinarobles.com, 805-286-3680 www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE JULY 14

JULY 27

VINA ROBLES VINEYARD & WINERY Summer Grill & Chill Paso Robles, 11am-2pm www.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812

JULY 21

Megan Steinke in Concert Asuncion Ridge Vineyards, Paso Robles, 5-8pm www.asuncionridge.com, 805-237-1425

★ ★JULY 27

TOOTH & NAIL WINERY Ricky Montijo Paso Robles, free www.toothandnailwinery.com, 805-369-6100

VINA ROBLES WINERY Live in the Amphitheatre: Joe Bonamassa

The two-time GRAMMY-nominated blues rock guitar icon announces a new US tour for summer 2018. As the #1 blues selling artist in the world with a record-breaking 19 #1 Billboard albums to his name, Bonamassa has chosen to make this tour his greatest undertaking yet. Known for successfully tackling blues tributes to the likes of Albert King, BB King, Freddie King, Muddy Waters & Howlin’ Wolf, he has ambitiously decided to make this tour a tribute to classic country music. 8pm, $104-$154 Paso Robles, www.vinarobles.com, 805-286-3680 JULY 28

Down From the Mountain

Asuncion Ridge Vineyards, Paso Robles, 5-8pm www.asuncionridge.com, 805-237-1425 ★ ★JULY 29

TOOTH & NAIL WINERY Donte March

Paso Robles, 1-4pm, free www.toothandnailwinery.com, 805-369-6100 ★ ★AUGUST 1

VINA ROBLES WINERY Live in the Amphitheatre: Jackson Browne 8pm, $55-$95 Paso Robles, www.vinarobles.com, 805-286-3680 ★ ★AUGUST 1-31

CASTORO CELLARS Art Show Featuring Jill Thayer, Ph.D.

Jill Thayer, Ph.D. is an artist, educator, curator & writer. Her acrylic paintings & digital media are inspired by the region from panoramic vistas of local vineyards to the sublime vistas of the Pacific. Templeton, www. castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE ★ ★AUGUST 3

VINA ROBLES Wine & Dance: Tango Night

A fun combination of a dance lesson & a wine party! Local Resident Saundra Woods from First Step Ballroom will teach you tango steps during the first hour, then you will have the opportunity to practice & show off your new moves. 6:30-9pm, $25, $20/members www.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812

AUGUST 3

Friday Night Live Music

Live music by Dan Curcio & food by The Pairing Knife Pear Valley Winery, Paso Robles, 5:30-8pm www.pearvalley.com, 805-237-2861 ★ ★AUGUST 4

VINA ROBLES WINERY Live in the Amphitheatre: Gipsy Kings

Grammy Award winning The Gipsy Kings return featuring Nicolas Reyes & Tonino Baliardo. Joining The Gipsy Kings, is the band’s next generation of sons invigorating their classic flamenco sound & exuberant vocals. 8pm, $48-$93 Paso Robles, www.vinarobles.com, 805-286-3680 ★ ★AUGUST 4

WILD HORSE WINERY Live Music with Nicole Stromsoe

Templeton, 1-4pm www.wildhorsewinery.com, 805-788-6300 ★ ★AUGUST 4

CASTORO CELLARS SLOFolks Presents Blame Sally

The four women who make up the Bay area-based group have some experience with improbable complexities & contradictions. $25, Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm Templeton, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE AUGUST 4

Summer Concert Series: Ricky Montijo Riverstar Vineyards, San Miguel, 5:30-8:30pm www.riverstarvineyards.com, 805-467-0086

★ ★AUGUST 10

VINA ROBLES WINERY Live in the Amphitheatre: La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho

With a career spanning four decades, La Arrolladora Banda El Limón de René Camacho has more than 30 albums & 40 songs on the TOP 10 radio lists, making them internationally renowned. 8pm, $45-$95 Paso Robles, www.vinarobles.com, 805-236-3680

★ ★AUGUST 11

TACKITT FAMILY VINEYARDS Wine Club Appreciation Party

★ ★AUGUST 11

VINA ROBLES WINERY Live in the Amphitheatre: Willie Nelson & Family and Alison Krauss & Union Station 7pm, $65-$150 Paso Robles, www.vinarobles.com, 805-286-3680 ★ ★AUGUST 12

CASTORO CELLARS Lazy Locals: Mannequins by Day Dam Fine Wine & great music make for a perfect Lazy Sunday. You’re welcome to bring lawn chairs. (no outside alcohol allowed). There will be delicious grub for purchase. 1-4pm Templeton, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE ★ ★AUGUST 12

VINA ROBLES WINERY Live in the Amphitheatre: Roger Daltrey

AUGUST 24

Pop-Up Dinner: Asian Fusion Night

JULY 13

Reception: Patricia Newton –

These pop-up dinners are designed to be nights where Fine Art Painting the chefs can show off their creativity with fun menus Gallery at Marina Square, Morro Bay, 5-8pm www.galleryatmarinasquare.com, 805-772-1068 served family-style. Each night has an entertaining theme, ingredient or dish that drives what they serve JULY 13 & will feature local and seasonal producers paired Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk Friday thoughtfully with two of the estate grown wines. Join Marina Square Complex, Morro Bay, 5-8pm them & start with a wine & appetizer reception in the www.galleryatmarinasquare.com, 805-772-1068 tasting room before taking your seat for dinner. Chat with your table neighbors and enjoy a family-style JULY 14 meal. Includes food, two glasses of wine & gratuity. 49th Brian Waterbury Memorial Rock to Pier $65, $55/members Fun Run Niner Wine Estates, Paso Robles, 6-8pm Rock’n Around the Pier Half Marathon www.ninerwine.com, 805-226-4886 Morro Bay, 8:30am, www.morrobay.org ★ ★AUGUST 25

CASTORO CELLARS Whale Rock Warmup Show

★ ★AUGUST 17

ALAPAY CELLARS Alapay “Morro Bay Baywatch” Sunset Cruise

Featuring: Coffis Brothers and the Mountain Men, B & Morro Bay, 6-9pm, $95 Roger Daltrey, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member & The Hive and Miss Leo & Her Bluegrass Boys. www.alapaycellars.com, 805-595-2632 founder of the iconic rock band The Who, plays a series Food will be for sale by Choco’s Tacos, 6pm, $15 Templeton, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE of summer solo shows. Daltrey will be joined on stage by current Who band members Simon Townshend, AUGUST 25 Jon Button, Scott Devours, Loren Gold & Frank Simes. Trading Day Kids’ Flea Market ONGOING Daltrey will perform Who hits, rarities & songs from the Are you searching for that unique antique furniture Bike, Hike and Kayak Trips new album. 8pm, $65-$115 piece or vintage memorabilia? Look no further than Explore with Central Coast Outdoors. Bike the Pacific Paso Robles, www.vinarobles.com, 805-236-3680 Trading Day & Kids’ Flea Market, a one-stop-shop yard Coast Highway, hike Big Sur and kayak. Trips include sale experience free to the public in the park. This transportation, picnic lunch and knowledgeable ★ AUGUST 18 popular event beckons participants to wow crowds guide(s). $79-$119 Bike rentals available. PELLETIERE ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY Call 888-873-5610 for reservations. with a penchant for the unique & hard-to-find. Event Sangiovese Vertical Tasting www.centralcoastoutdoors.com features arts, crafts, antiques, furniture & much more! Experience a private reserve vertical wine tasting. 9am-3pm ONGOING Paso Robles, 12pm, $45 Paso Robles Downtown City Park, Paso Robles Live Music www.pelletiere.com, 805-239-9432 www.pasoroblesdowntown.org, 805-238-4103 Enjoy live music & food truck offerings, 1:30-4:30pm Kelsey See Canyon Vineyards, San Luis Obispo ★ AUGUST 18 ★ ★AUGUST 28 www.kelseywine.com, 805-595-9700 VINA ROBLES WINERY VINA ROBLES VINEYARD & WINERY

san luis obispo

Summer Grill & Chill

Paso Robles, 11am-2pm www.vinarobles.com, 805-227-4812 ★ AUGUST 18

CASTORO CELLARS Annual Wine Club BBQ

Live in the Amphitheatre: Alice in Chains

Alice In Chains (vocalist/guitarist Jerry Cantrell, drummer Sean Kinney, bassist Mike Inez & vocalist/ guitarist William DuVall) 7pm, $59.50 Paso Robles, www.vinarobles.com, 805-286-3680

cayucos/cambria/ morro bay

ONGOING THURSDAYS

San Luis Obispo Farmers’ Market

Farmers’ Market brings the community together to shop for fresh produce, sample San Luis Obispo’s delectable and varied cuisine, browse local shops, listen to live music. Closed Thanksgiving & Rainy Days 6-9pm, www.downtownslo.com

Members are welcome to enjoy a catered dinner & THURSDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6 live music! (This is a complimentary event for Club It’s time for our annual wine club appreciation party Thursday Happy Hour Members who do not attend Whale Rock) You must be once again. We’ll be voting on the next blend for Biddle Ranch Tasting Room, San Luis Obispo ONGOING 21 years or older to attend this event. 6-9pm Woods Humane Society again. This year it will be www.biddleranch.com, 805-543-2399, 5-6pm Hearst Castle Tours Templeton, www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE named for Sarah and Steve Tomasetti’s pup, Dinky. The Led by an experienced guide, tour Hearst Castle and FRIDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER dinner & wine tasting is complimentary. Wines will AUGUST 18 encounter the majesty and beauty of this historical Sunset in the Vineyard also be available by the glass & bottle for purchase. treasure. www.hearstcastle.org, 800-444-4445 Evening Under the Estrella Sky Sip a glass of Wolff Vineyards wine in the garden, enjoy San Miguel Winemakers’ Dinner live music while watching a beautiful sunset. www.tackittfamilyvineyards.com, 805-467-9490 JULY 1-29 The winemakers & owners of the Pleasant Valley Wine They’ll be serving all of their wines either by the glass Sarah DeLong – Fine Art Watercolor Painting Trail wineries will come together in a beautiful setting ★ ★AUGUST 11 or bottle. We will have local food vendors offering Gallery at Marina Square, Morro Bay great meals. 5pm to sunset, free, No outside food and at Mission San Miguel for a fabulous evening of wine, WILD HORSE WINERY www.galleryatmarinasquare.com, 805-772-1068 alcohol. Wolff Vineyards, San Luis Obispo Live Music with Noach Tangeras food & music - and all proceeds will be donated to the www.wolffvineyards.com, 805-781-0448 Templeton, 1-4pm JULY 1-29 friend of Old Mission San Miguel. 6-9pm •July 6: Local Vocals & Vegetable Butcher www.wildhorsewinery.com, 805-788-6300 Patricia Newton – Fine Art Painting www.PleasantValleyWineTrail.com •July 13: The Chat Land Band & The Pairing Knife Gallery at Marina Square, Morro Bay ★ ★AUGUST 11 •July 20: Five Parts Devil & Lua’s Tacos ★ ★AUGUST 18 www.galleryatmarinasquare.com, 805-772-1068 •July 27: Boomer surf Band & Bear and The Wren CASTORO CELLARS EBERLE WINERY JULY 4 4th Annual Whale Rock Wine Down Tourney • Aug 3: The SloPickers & Haute Skillet Dine in the Vines Annual fun spirited celebration of the course’s • Aug 10: The Bonneville Phantoms & The Pairing Knife It’s an evening of wine country magic as they nestle into Family Funday 4th of July introduction in 2014. This premier tournament is held Morro Bay, 10am-5pm www.morrobay.org the 30 year-old Eberle Estate Vineyard to enjoy a fami★ ★ONGOING WEDNESDAYS THROUGH SEPTEMBER to appreciate the beautiful disc golf community on the ly-style meal in the golden hour of sunset. This alfresco JULY 13 BAILEYANA, TANGENT & TRUTH MYTH Central Coast & beyond. You have made this course summer dinner makes for a memorable event. Feast on Reception: Sarah DeLong – Fine Art WaterWine-Down Wednesdays thrive for 4 years it’s time crown the King and Queen the bounty of the season while sipping award-winning color Painting Enjoy a glass of wine & watch the sun set over the of Whale Rock DGC for another year! Eberle wines. 6:30pm, $150, $120/members Gallery at Marina Square, Morro Bay, 5-8pm Valley. San Luis Obispo, Open until 7pm Whale Rock Disc Golf Course, Templeton Paso Robles, www.eberlewinery.com, 805-238-9607 www.galleryatmarinasquare.com, 805-772-1068 www.nivenfamilywine.com, 805-266-8200 www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

JULY 12

2nd Annual Concert Series: Kristen Black Band Live music, great wine & delicious food. Wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Food available for purchase from Bear & Wren. Biddle Ranch, Vineyard San Luis Obispo www.biddleranch.com, 805-543-2399, 5-7pm

JULY 13, 27

Sips & Songs

pismo beach JULY 1

Art in the Park

Dinosaur Caves, Pismo Beach, 10am-4pm www.artintheparkshellbeach.com JULY 4

Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration

Tolosa Winery, San Luis Obispo, 11am-2pm www.tolosawinery.com, 805-782-0500 ★ ★JULY 27

BAILEYANA, TANGENT & TRUTH MYTH Wine-Down Wednesdays with Live Music & Food Truck Enjoy a glass of wine & watch the sun set over the Valley. San Luis Obispo, Open until 7pm www.nivenfamilywine.com, 805-266-8200 AUGUST 4-5

Cellar Sale Weekend Chamisal Vineyards, San Luis Obispo www.chamisalvineyards.com, 805-541-9463

AUGUST 9

2nd Annual Concert Series: B and the Hive

arroyo grande

★ ★ONGOING WEEKENDS

LAETITIA VINEYARD & WINERY Live Music

Arroyo Grande, 1-4pm www.laetitiawine.com, 805-474-7641 • July 7: Chris Beland • July 14: Chet Hogoboom • July 22: Katie Chappell ONGOING

AG Village Summer Concert Series

Heritage Square Park, Arroyo Grande www.AGVillageConcerts.com, 805-773-4173 • July 4: The Village Band • July 15: The Honeysuckle Possums • July 29: The Soul Cats Band

Live music, great wine & delicious food. Wine available ONGOING WEDNESDAYS for purchase by the glass or bottle. Food available for Ice Cream Creating — A Family Affair! purchase from Bear & Wren. The Doc Burnstein’s Ice Cream Lab Show is a live Biddle Ranch, Vineyard San Luis Obispo performance that involves the whole audience! Live www.biddleranch.com, 805-543-2399, 5-7pm performances every Wednesday 7pm. Invent a new flavor and watch it being made. AUGUST 10, 24 www.docburnsteins.com, 805-474-4068

Sips & Songs

C&C Wine, local food & live music! Bring your low-back ONGOING SATURDAYS lawn chairs, but please leave all outside food or alcohol Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market at home. Wine & food sold separately. 5:30-7:30pm Farm fresh produce & flowers, art show and live Claiborne & Churchill Vintners, San Luis Obispo entertainment in the Arroyo Grande City Hall parking lot www.claibornechurchill.com, 805-544-4066 at 214 East Branch Street. 12-2:30pm www.arroyograndevillage.org, 805-473-2250

avila beach ★ ★JULY 4

ALAPAY CELLARS Alapay “Pismo Fireworks” Sunset Cruise Harford Pier, Avila Beach, 7-10pm, $135 www.alapaycellars.com, 805-595-2632 ★ ★OCTOBER 5

ALAPAY CELLARS Winemaker Dinner Olde Port Inn Restaurant, Harford Pier Avila Beach, 6-9pm, $125 www.alapaycellars.com, 805-595-2632

TALLEY VINEYARDS Tunes at Talley: JD Project Come enjoy the tunes of JD Project from 12-3pm with wine, food & the summer sun! Wines are available by the glass, purchase a bottle or a growler. Hurricane Kitchen will have delicious food for purchase. Arroyo Grande. www.talleyvineyards.com, 805-489-0446

★AUGUST 5 Pismo Beach Pier Parking Lot, Pismo Beach, 9am-9pm ★ www.classiccalifornia.com, 805-773-7034, free TALLEY VINEYARDS

Enjoy a fun and relaxing evening with C&C Wine, local food & live music! Bring your low-back lawn chairs, but JULY 8 please leave all outside food or alcohol at home. Pacific Breeze Concert Wine & food sold separately. 5:30-7:30pm Dinosaur Caves Park, Pismo Beach, 1-4pm Claiborne & Churchill Vintners, San Luis Obispo www.classiccalifornia.com, 805-773-7034 www.claibornechurchill.com, 805-544-4066 JULY 28 JULY 14, 21, 22 Stride with the Tide 10th Anniversary Lobsterfest Pismo Beach Pier, Pismo Beach, 7am They added a second weekend to the lineup! This is www.classiccalifornia.com, 805-773-7063 an event not to miss. Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with Chamisal wines, lobster, oysters, dessert & AUGUST 5 Art in the Park dancing. Chamisal Vineyards, San Luis Obispo. Dinosaur Caves, Pismo Beach, 10am-4pm www.chamisalvineyards.com, 805-541-9463 www.artintheparkshellbeach.com JULY 15

Pinot & Pizza

★ ★JULY 22

★ ★JULY 8

TALLEY VINEYARDS Tunes at Talley: Casual Coalition

Come enjoy the tunes of Casual Coalition from 12-3pm with wine, food & the summer sun! Wines are available by the glass, purchase a bottle or a growler. Hurricane Kitchen will have delicious food for purchase. Arroyo Grande. www.talleyvineyards.com, 805-489-0446 ★ ★JULY 14

LAETITIA WINERY Wine Club Summer BBQ

Arroyo Grande, 1-4pm www.laetitiawine.com, 805-481-1772

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

FIRST & LAST FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH

FIRESTONE VINEYARD Summer Concert Series Enjoy food, wine & live music. Featuring Big Tom’s Backyard BBQ famous tri-tip sandwiches offered for purchase, so come hungry! No RSVP required. No cost to attend. No outside alcohol please. 6-9pm Los Olivos, www.firestonewine.com, 805-688-3940 • July 6: LiveWire • July 27: Rincon • Aug 3: The AJM Band

Tunes at Talley: Brothers Reed

Come enjoy the tunes of Brothers Reed from 12-3pm ONGOING SATURDAYS with wine, food & the summer sun! Wines are available Live Music by the glass, purchase a bottle or a growler. Hurricane Zinke Wines, Los Olivos, 1-4pm www.zinkewines.com, 805-691-9718 Kitchen will have delicious food for purchase. • July 7: Sam Kulchin (of the Caverns) & BBQ in the Stix Arroyo Grande. www.talleyvineyards.com, 805-489-0446 • July 14: Brady Harris • July 21: Michael Shelton ★ ★AUGUST 19 • July 28: Debbie and The Goodman Trio TALLEY VINEYARDS

Tunes at Talley: Catalina Eddy & the Blue Keys

JULY 4

4th of July Pig Roast

Come enjoy the tunes of Catalina Eddy & the Blue Refugio Ranch Tasting Room, Los Olivos, 1-5pm Keys from 12-3pm with wine, food & the summer sun! www.refugioranch.com, 805-688-5400 Wines are available by the glass, purchase a bottle or a growler. Hurricane Kitchen will have delicious food for ★ ★JULY 7 purchase. Arroyo Grande ZACA MESA www.talleyvineyards.com, 805-489-0446 Luau/Pig Roast Brought back by popular demand, they are hosting a pig roast for 4th of July weekend. Start your summer off right with an afternoon spent at Zaca Mesa Winery roasting & toasting! A fun-filled day featuring a pig roast & live music! Tickets are $35 and include food & a glass of wine. Bring your family & friends & come “pig” out at this family-friendly event! 12:30pm Los Olivos, www.zacamesa.com, 805-688-9339x320 ★ ONGOING THURSDAYS JULY 14 COSTA DE ORO WINERY

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

santa maria foxen canyon/los olivos Music Thursdays

Santa Maria, 5-7pm www.cdowinery.com, 805-922-1468 ONGOING LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH

Friday Night Winemaker Series at Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Cafe

Summer Concert: Journey Unauthorized Presqu’ile Winery, Santa Maria www.presquilewine.com, 805-937-8110

★ ★JULY 15

ZACA MESA Yoga in the Vineyard

Start your Sunday off right with a 1 hour yoga class A local guest winemaker will mingle with guests while pouring his or her wine, during the dinner service. Chef outside on the lawn overlooking the vineyard. After the class, enjoy a flight of wine. Los Olivos, 10am, $25 Chris Joslyn will create the nightly specials to pair with www.zacamesa.com, 805-388-9339 the wines that the featured winemaker will pour. No reservation or cost to participate. Dinner reservations JULY 27 are highly recommended. Friday Features Local Winemaker: Matt Brady 2879 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos of Samsara www.losolivoscafe.com, 805-688-7265 Los Olivos Wine Merchant, Los Olivos, 5:30-6:30pm www.winemerchantcafe.com, 888-WINES4U ★ ★ONGOING LAST SUNDAY OF MONTH

ZACA MESA WINERY AND VINEYARD Sunday Concert Series 12-3pm, Free, www.zacamesa.com, 805-688-9339 x 308 ★ ★ONGOING SATURDAYS

COSTA DE ORO WINERY Saturdays at CDO! Live music, complementary cheese selection w/wine bottle purchase. Santa Maria, 3-5pm www.cdowinery.com, 805-922-1468

★ ★ONGOING FRIDAYS

COSTA DE ORO WINERY Friday Night Wine Downs at CDO! Wine by the glass, bottle or tap. www.cdowinery.com, 805-922-1468

JULY 29

Painting in the Vineyard Solminer Wines ‘deLanda Vineyard, Los Olivos www.gypsystudioart.com, 10:30am-1:30pm

★ ★AUGUST 3

ZACA MESA Yoga in the Vineyard Join us for a 1 hour yoga class outside on the lawn overlooking the vineyard. After the class, enjoy a flight of wine. Los Olivos, 5:30pm, $25 www.zacamesa.com, 805-388-9339

AUGUST 3

Summer Concert: Tepusquet Tornadoes Presqu’ile Winery, Santa Maria www.presquilewine.com, 805-937-8110

★ ★AUGUST 11

ZACA MESA Black Bear Party – Club Event

★ ★JULY 20

LINCOURT VINEYARDS Summer Concert Series: Low Down Dudes

JULY 7-8

Cinerosa Movie Nights: Grease Sing-a-Long Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards, Buellton www.almarosawinery.com, 805-691-9395

Enjoy food, wine & live music. Also featuring Big Tom’s Annual Black Bear Party celebrates all the great things Backyard BBQ famous tri-tip sandwiches offered for in life: good food, good friends & the amazing Black purchase, so come hungry! No RSVP required. No cost JULY 21 Bear Block Syrah! Accompany the winemakers & to attend. No outside alcohol please. 6-9pm Children’s Mission Life Day staff for a night inspired by the Greek islands as you Solvang, www.lincourtwines.com, 805-688-8554 Bring your kids & grandkids to experience Mission life taste through some of the most exclusive wines & as it was in the 1820s with special hands-on activities experience an unforgettable evening. This year enjoy JULY 21 for families to enjoy. food prepared by K’Syrah Catering, the premier farmRockin’ our Roots – Concert in the Vines La Purisima Mission, Lompoc, 11am-2pm to-table caterer on the central coast. Buttonwood Farm Winery, Solvang, 2-6pm www.lapurisimamission.org, 805-733-3713 Los Olivos, www.zacamesa.com, 805-388-9339 www.buttonwoodwinery.com, 805-688-3032

santa ynez/solvang ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Solvang Farmer’s Market

JULY 25

Figure Drawing Evening Course Sunstone Vineyard, Santa Ynez www.gypsystudioart.com, 6-9pm

FRIDAYS ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 10

Lompoc Old Town Market Old Town Lompoc, Lompoc, 5-8pm www.explorelompoc.com, 805-736-4567

Fresh produce, flowers and foods. First Street, Solvang. AUGUST 4 JULY 13-15 Get Your Boots Dirty at the L&L Tour 2:30-6:30pm (summer hours) 34th Annual West Coast Cub Fly-In Join them for the 14th annual Wine Club Tour of the www.sbfarmersmarket.org Lompoc Airport, Lompoc. www.explorelompoc.com expansive Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards. Guests meet at L&L for light hors d’oeuvres & wine tasting before ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYS JULY 21 shuttling through the Valley Complete your day with a Solvang Wine & Beer Walk First Annual Summertime BBQ Fest standing lasagna dinner at the Tasting Room, homeSample two wines at five participating wine tasting Buscador Winery, Buellton made by Lynne Johnson! Lucas & Lewellen Tasting rooms, a specialty logo glass and a map to help you www.buscadorwine.com, 805-242-5206 Room, Solvang, 1-6pm, $55/members, $85 navigate your way through all the fun! 21+ only $20, www.llwine.com, 805-686-9336 3-7pm. www.solvangthirdwednesday.com JULY 22 ★ ★AUGUST 17 Cooking Class: French Classics with Chef ONGOING THURSDAYS

Wandering Dog Wine Bar Blind Tasting Thursdays Challenge your palate while having fun with friends and learning about wine. All tastings are red wine only and include 4 half glasses of wine. Tasters will match up varietals, regions, alcohol %, vintage and price points to each wine. You can make it as serious or as casual as you’d like. No reservations needed, 4-7pm www.wanderingdogwinebar.com, 805-686-9126

JULY 4

July 4th Parade & BBQ

LINCOURT VINEYARDS Summer Concert Series: Vineyards Byrds

Hilliard Bruce Winery, Lompoc, 12-3pm, $80-$100 Enjoy food, wine & live music. Also featuring Big Tom’s www.hilliardbruce.com, 805-736-5366 Backyard BBQ famous tri-tip sandwiches offered for purchase, so come hungry! No RSVP required. No cost JULY 25 to attend. No outside alcohol please. 6-9pm Wine Wednesday Solvang, www.lincourtwines.com, 805-688-8554 Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards, Buellton www.almarosawinery.com, 805-691-9395

los alamos/lompoc/ buellton ONGOING WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY

The annual 4th of July parade showcases the best Live Music of the valley. Floats, cars, marching children, horses, Terravant—The Winery Restaurant, Buellton, 6-9pm motorcycles & more. This year’s theme is “American 805-686-4742. info@avantwines.com Heroes” which celebrates the many everyday heroes of www.avantwines.com our great nation. 11am-2pm ★ ★ONGOING SATURDAYS Solvang, www.solvangrotary.com JULY 4

23rd Annual Solvang July 4th Independence Day Fireworks Show & Festival

ZOTOVICH WINERY Food Truck and Entertainment

Happy Hour all day! Enjoy $5 glasses of AVA wines Zotovich Tasting Room, 11am-5pm, Lompoc www.zotovichvineyards.com, 805-736-1600

The Solvang Independence Day Festival will feature food & craft booths, wine & beer garden, kids’ activi- ONGOING FRIDAYS (YEAR ROUND) ties including bounce castle, face-painting & plenty of Lompoc Farmers Market time to kick-back & relax. Live entertainment will begin Farmers and vendors gather every Friday afternoon in at 5pm with local performers. Then from 9- 9:30pm Old Town Lompoc (Corner of South I St & West Ocean an amazing fireworks show which is considered one of Ave) to sell fresh-picked seasonal produce, fresh cut the best on the Central Coast. The cost of the fireworks flowers, succulents, baked goods and more. The Market runs year round, rain or shine, from 2-5pm (winter is over $1,000/minute to present, WOW! hours) and 2-6pm (Spring through Fall). 805-735-6716 Solvang, www.solvangrotary.com, 2-9:30pm JULY 18

Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Industry Nights with featured Winemakers Buellton, 5pm-closing, Discounts with Industry credentials. Terravant – The Winery Restaurant www.avantwines.com, 805-686-4742

The Solvang 3rd Wednesday Wine & Beer Walk includes a ticket to sample two wines at five participating wine – and/or beer – tasting rooms, a specialty logo glass & a map to guide you to a dozen crowd-pleasing Solvang JULY 4 watering holes. The Wine & Beer Walk is every 3rd Fourth of July Bike Parade & Concert Wednesday, from 3-7pm Centennial Park, Lompoc, 11:30am-2pm Solvang, www.solvangusa.com, 805-688-6144 www.explorelompoc.com, 805-736-4567

Kurt Alldredge of Chef’s Touch

AUGUST 3

Lompoc Open Streets Event 2018 Lompoc, www.healthylompoc.org, 4-8pm AUGUST 25

BRICK BARN ESTATE WINES Wine Pairing Dinner Experience Winemaker Rob Dafoe

JULY 8

LotusFest! 2018

A wine & beer tasting festival in Santa Barbara’s most exquisite setting. An extraordinary afternoon of libations, live music & delectable hors d’oeuvres as they celebrate the spectacular flower that is Lotusland’s namesake. This is an opportunity to spend an afternoon exploring the garden while sampling some of the area’s finest wines & beers. Musical guests Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan. $100/members, $115/non-members Lotusland, Montecito, 2-6pm, RSVP www.lotusland.org, 805-969-9990 JULY 19

15th Annual California Wine Festival

Old Spanish Nights Tasting. Casa De La Guerra, Santa Barbara, $50. www.californiawinefestival.com JULY 20

15th Annual California Wine Festival

Santa Barbara – Sunset Reserve & Rare Wine Tasting Santa Barbara, 6:30-9pm, $110 www.californiawinefestival.com JULY 21

15th Annual California Wine Festival Santa Barbara – Beachside Wine Festival Santa Barbara, 12-4pm www.californiawinefestival.com

VENTURA COUNTY ★ ★ONGOING FIRST WEEKEND OF EACH MONTH

CANTARA CELLARS Barrel Sample Weekend

Camarillo, cantaracellars.com, 805-484-9600 ★ ★ONGOING DAILY

FOUR BRIX WINERY Pizza and Wine at the BrixHouse

Gourmet pizza is available daily in the BrixHouse. These gourmet pizzas may include roasted artichokes, proscuitto, spinach, specialty cheeses, even a gluten free option. Stop by and enjoy some pizza and wine with the BrixHeads! Ventura, info@fourbrixwine.com www.fourbrixwine.com, 805-256-6006 ★ ★ONGOING SUNDAYS

FOUR BRIX WINERY Join winemaker Rob Dafoe and Chef Augusto Caudillo Sunday Morning Yoga Wine Down in the for Scratch Kitchen for a deliciously interactive culinary Cellar experience. Here amid the charm of our historic brick Join them every Sunday morning at Four Brix Winery barn setting, Rob will lead you through a progressive for their Sunday Wine Down. Jessy from Ventura Pop tasting of barrel and tank samples from the 2017 Up Yoga will lead an hour long vinyasa flow at 11:45am. vintage. Concurrently, Chef August will present a $10. Ventura, info@fourbrixwine.com. www.fourbrixwine.com, 805-256-6006 variety of pairings to include appetizers, small plates an entrée and dessert. Throughout the dinner, we ONGOING THURSDAYS will be polling you for your favorite pairings from each Tantalizing Thursdays course. Not only will your palate be tantalized – you $5 glasses of wine, you choose. 6-9pm will also be invited back next year for a follow-up Food trucks the first & third Thursdays dinner featuring the winning pairing food and wine. Thousand Oaks, Sunland Vintage Winery. www.sunlandvintagewinery.com, 805-379-2250 7-9pm. $95 non members $75 members Tickets at www.brickbarnwineestate.com or in our ONGOING SECOND & LAST FRIDAYS tasting room. Email sonja@brickbarnwineestate.com Finally Fridays

santa barbara ONGOING THURSDAYS

Pali Santa Barbara Tasting Room Happy Hour Enjoy $5 glasses of fresh wine from the tap Pali Wine Co, Santa Barbara, 4-8pm www.paliwineco.com, 805-560-7254

Entertaining surprises, 6-9pm, Thousand Oaks Sunland Vintage Winery. www.sunlandvintagewinery.com, 805-379-2250

JULY 6

Safety Harbor Kids 12th Concert Fundraiser Paul Barrere, Fred Tackett & Friends of Little Feat Topa Mountain Winery, Ojai, 6:30pm, $30/adv, $40 www.safetyharborkids.org, 800-277-0497w

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

WINERY TASTING ROOMS PASO ROBLES AREA WINERIES Aaron Wines Open Fri-Sun 11-5:30 3050 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-369-2037 Adelaida Cellars Open daily 10-5 5805-Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-8980 CaliPaso Winery Daily 9-5, Sat/Sun til 10 4230 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles 805-226-9296 Alta Colina Open Thu-Sun 11-5 2725 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles; 805-227-4191 AmByth Estate Open by appointment only 510 Sequoia Lane, Templeton; 805-305-9497 ★ ANCIENT PEAKS WINERY Open Thu-Mon 11-5:30 22720 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita; 805-365-7045 Anglim Open Thu-Mon 11-6 or by appointment 740 Pine St., Paso Robles; 805-227-6813 AronHill Vineyards Open daily 11-5 3745 W. Hwy 46, Templeton; 805-434-3066 Arroyo Robles Open daily 11-7 1240 Park St., Paso Robles; 877-759-WINE Asuncion Ridge Open daily 12:30-6, Fri-Sat until 8 725 12th St., Paso Robles; 805-237-3780 August Ridge Open Fri 12-5, Sat-Sun 11-5 8790 E. Highway 41, Creston; 805-239-2455 B & E Vineyards Open Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment 6950 Union Rd, Paso Robles; 805-286-5835 Barr Estate Winery Open Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment 6950 Union Rd, Paso Robles; 805-286-5835 Barrel 27 Wine Co Open daily 11-5 3525 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles; 805-237-1245 Bassetti Vineyards Open by appointment only 1191 North Green Valley Rd, Cambria; 805-927-1925 Bella Luna Fri-Mon 10-5 1850 Templeton Rd, Templeton; 805-434-5477 ★ BIANCHI WINERY Open daily 10-5 3380 Branch Rd, Paso Robles; 805-226-9922 Black Hand Cellars Open daily 11-5 766 Main St., Suite B, Cambria; 805-927-9463 Bodegas Paso Robles Open daily 12:30-6, Fri-Sat to 8 729 13th St., Paso Robles; 805-237-3780 Open by appointment only 2627 Golden Eagle Way, San Miguel; 805-286-7798 Booker Vineyard Open Thu-Sun 11-5 2640 Anderson Rd, Paso Robles; 805-237-7367

★ BRECON ESTATE Open daily 11-5 7450 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-239-2200

Brian Benson Cellars Open Fri-Sun 11-5 2915 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-296-9463 Brochelle Vineyards Open Fri-Sun; 11-5 2323 Tuley Court #130, Paso Robles 805-237-4410 ext, 1 Brochelle Vineyards Open daily 11-5 6996 Peachy Canyon Rd, Paso Robles 805-237-4410 ext. 2

★ BROKEN EARTH Open daily 10-5 5625 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles; 805-239-2562 Burbank Ranch Open Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 5685 El Pomar Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-0631 ★ CALCAREOUS VINEYARD Open daily 11-5 3430 Peachy Canyon Rd, Paso Robles 805-239-0289 Caliza Winery Open Thu-Sun 11-4:30 or by appointment 2570 Anderson Rd, Paso Robles; 805-237-1480 Caparone Winery Open daily 11-5, closed Wed 2280 San Marcos Rd, Paso Robles; 805-467-3827 Carmody McKnight Estate Wines Open daily 10-5 11240 Chimney Rock Rd, Paso Robles; 805-238-9392 Cass Vineyards Open daily 11-5 7350 Linne Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-1730

Diablo Paso Clavo Cellars Open Sun & Mon 11:30-6; Thurs 11:45-8, Fri-Sat 11:45-10 Open daily 12-5 827 13th St., Paso Robles; 805-975-6185 315 South Main St., Templeton; 805-226-0174 Doce Robles Clayhouse Wines Open daily 10-5:30 Open by appointment only 2023 Twelve Oaks Drive, Paso Robles; 805-227-4766 2180 W Centre St., Shandon; 805-238-7055 Domaine Degher Clesi Wines Open by appointment only Open Thu-Sun 11-5 8650 Centra Rd, Paso Robles; 805-296-2562 1873 Templeton Road, Templeton, 805-748-2779 Donati Family Vineyard Clos Solene Wines Open daily 10-5 Open by appointment only 2720 Oak View Rd, Templeton 3050 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-296-0478 805-238-0676 Croad Vineyards Donatoni Winery Open Thu-Mon 11-5 Open Sat-Sun 12-5 or by appointment 3550 Vinedo Robles Lane, Paso Robles; 805-226-9899 3225 Township Rd, Paso Robles; 805-226-0620 Cypher Winery Dover Canyon Winery Open daily 11-6 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 3750 Hwy 46 West, Templeton; 805-237-0055 4520 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-237-0101 D’Anbino Cellars Dubost Winery Open Thu-Mon 11-6 Open Fri-Sun 11-5 710 Pine St., Paso Robles; 805-227-6800 9988 Chimney Rock Rd, Paso Robles; 805-226-8463 Daou Vineyards Dunning Vineyards Estate Open daily 11-5 Open Fri-Sun 11-5 2777 Hidden Mountain Rd, Paso Robles 1953 Niderer Rd, Paso Robles; 805-238-4763 805-226-5460 Dark Star Cellars ★ EBERLE WINERY Open daily 10-5 Winter: open daily 10-5, Summer: open daily 10-6 2915 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-296-9463 3810 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles; 805-238-9607 Denner Vineyards & Winery Écluse Wines Open by appointment only Open Fri-Sun 11-4 5414 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-239-4287 1520 Kiler Canyon Road; Paso Robles; 805-238-4998 Derby Wine Estates Enfold Wines Open daily 11-6 Open by appointment only 525 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles; 805-238-6300 855 Windwood Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-2856

★ CASTORO CELLARS Open daily 10-5:30 1315 North Bethel Rd, Templeton; 805-238-0725 Cayucos Cellars Open daily 11-5:30, closed Tue 131 N Ocean Ave, Cayucos; 805-995-3036 Cellar 360 Open Fri-Sun 10-5 or by appointment 7000 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles; 805-226-7133 Cerro Prieto Open by appointment only 3432 Los Tablas Willow Creek Rd, Paso Robles 805-226-8448 Changala Winery Open Fri-Mon 11-5 3770 Willow Creek Rd, Paso Robles; 805-226-9060 Chateau Lettau Open Thu-Mon 1-7, Fri-Sat 1-8 840 13th St., Suite G Paso Robles; 805-238-6800 Chateau Margene Open Fri-Mon 11-5 4385 La Panza Rd, Creston; 805-238-2321 Chronic Cellars Open daily 11:30-5:30 2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr, Paso Robles; 805-237-7848 Cinquain Cellars Open by appointment only 6404 Independence Ranch Place, San Miguel 805-400-5978 Clautiere Vineyard Open Thu-Mon 11-5 1340 Penman Springs Rd, Paso Robles 805-237-3789

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

★ EOS Open daily 10-5 2300 Airport Rd, Paso Robles; 805-591-8050 Epoch Estate Wines Open daily 11-4 7505 York Mountain Rd, Templeton; 805-237-7575 FS Cellars Open Thu-Sun 11-6 1337 Vendels Circle, Paso Robles; 805-226-8989 Falcon Nest Winery Open daily 10-7:30 5185 Union Rd, Paso Robles; 805-226-0227 Field Recording Open daily 11-5 460 Marquita Ave, Paso Robles; 805-503-9660 First Crush Winemaking Open by appointment only 2975 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-434-2772 Four Lanterns Winery Open Thu-Mon 11-5, Tue-Wed by Appt 2485 West Hwy 46, Paso Robles; 949-300-5437 Four Sisters Ranch Open Fri-Sun 11-5 2995 Pleasant Rd, San Miguel; 805-467-2417 Fratelli Perata Open Thu-Mon 10-4:30 1595 Arbor Rd, Paso Robles; 805-238-2809 Frolicking Frog Open Thu-Sat 12-5 739 12th St., Paso Robles; 805-466-0779 Frolicking Frog Open by appointment only 14490 San Miguel Rd, Atascadero; 805-466-0779 Gelfand Vineyards Open by appointment only 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; Paso Robles 805-239-5808 Giornata Wines Open by appointment only 470 Marquita Ave, Paso Robles; 805-434-3075 ★ GLUNZ FAMILY Open daily 10-6 8331 Hwy 46E, Paso Robles; 805-238-1400 Graveyard Vineyards Open Thu-Mon 11-5 6990 Estrella Rd, San Miguel; 805-467-2043 GreMark Vineyards Open by appointment only 5325 Rancho La Loma Linda, Paso Robles 805-237-0154 Grey Wolf Cellars Open daily 11-5:30 2174 Hwy 46 West, Paso Robles; 805-237-0771 Grizzly Republic Wines Open daily 12:30-6, Fri-Sun to 7 840 13th St., Paso Robles; 678-372-7288 Halter Ranch Vineyard Open daily 11-5 8910 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles; 805-226-9455 Hammersky Vineyards Open Thu-Sun 11-5 7725 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-239-0930 Hansen Vineyard Open Fri-Sun 11-5 5575 El Pomar Drive, Templeton; 805-239-8412 Harmony Cellars Summer 10-5:30, Winter 10-5 3255 Harmony Valley Rd, Harmony; 805-927-1625 Hearst Ranch Open daily 11-5 442 SLO San Simeon Rd, San Simeon; 805-927-4100

Herman Story Wines Open Thu-Sun 11-4 or by appointment 1227 Paso Robles Strett, Paso Robles; 805-237-2400 Hidden Oak Open Fri-Sun 11-5 4671 South El Pomar, Templeton; 805-237-9315 Hope Family Wines Open Thu-Mon 10-4 1585 Live Oak Rd, Paso Robles; 805-238-4112 Hug Cellars Open Tues & Wed by appt., Thu-Mon 11-5 2323 Tuley Rd, Paso Robles; 805-226- 8022

★ HUNT CELLARS Open daily 10:30-5:30 2875 Oakdale Rd, Paso Robles; 805-237-1600 J&J Cellars Open Fri-Sun 11-5 2850 Ranchita Canyon, San Miguel; 805-467-2891 J Dusi Wines Open daily 11-5 1401 Hwy 46 West, Paso Robles; 805-226-2034 J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Open daily 10-5 6169 Airport Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-8900 Jack Creek Cellars Thu-Mon by Appt only 5265 Jack Creek Rd, Templeton; 805-226-8283 Jada Winery Open daily 11-4:45 5620 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-226-4200 Justin Winery Open daily 10-5 11680 Chimney Rock Rd, Paso Robles 805-238-6932 Kaleidos Fri-Sun 11-5 3770 Willow Creek, Paso Robles; 805-226-0828 Kiamie Wine Cellars Open daily 11-5 9750 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles; 805-226-8333 Kukkula Fri-Sun 11-5 9515 Chimney Rock Rd, Templeton; 805-227-0111 L’Aventure Winery Thu-Sun 11-4 or by Appt 2815 Live Oak Rd, Paso Robles; 805-227-1588 Lago Giuseppe Open by appointment only 8345 Green Valley Rd, 46W, Templeton 805-237-7300 Laraneta Vineyards Open by appointment only 2602 Templeton Rd, Templeton; 805-434-5090 Law Estate Wines Open daily 10-4 by appointment only 3885 Peachy Canyon Rd, Paso Robles 805-226-9200 LDT Cellars Open Mon, Wed, Thu 11:30-6, Fri-Sun 11-8 831 13 th St., Paso Robles; 805-712-8883 Le Cuvier Open daily 11-5 3333 Vine Hill Lane, Paso Robles; 800-549-4764 Le Vigne Winery Sun-Thu 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6 5115 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles; 805-227-4000 Linne Calodo Open by appointment only 3030 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-227-0797 Locatelli Open Fri-Sun 1l-4 8585 Cross Canyons Rd, San Miguel; 805-467-0067

Loma Linda Vineyards Open by appointment only 5155 Rancho La Loma Linda Drive, Paso Robles 805-227-7172 Lone Madrone Open daily 10:30-5 5800 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles; 805-238-0845 LXV Wine Lounge Open Thu-Sun 1-7 1306-B Pine St., Paso Robles; 530-763-3821 McPrice Open daily 11-5 3525 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles; 805-237-1245 Maloy O’Neill Open daily 10-5 5725 Union Rd, Paso Roble; 805-238-6430

Paix Sur Terre Wines Open Fri-Sun 10-4 5070 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-674-2661

★ PARRISH FAMILY Open Thu-Mon 1-6:30, Fri-Sat 1-7:30 1220 Park St., Paso Robles; 805-286-4028 Pasolivo Open Thu-Mon 10-6 • 1229 Park St., Paso Robles; 805-226-8800 Open daily 11-5 • 8530 Vineyard Dr., Paso Robles; 805-227-0186 Paso Port Wine Co. Open Thu-Mon 11-5 95 Booker Rd, Templeton; 805-239-2229 Paso Robles Wine Club Open daily 10-6 800 Pine St, Suite 101, Paso Robles; 866-238-6400 Paso Underground Open Fri-Sat 1-7, Sun 1-5, or by appointment 1140 Pine St., Paso Robles; 805-237-0799

★ MICHAEL GILL CELLARS Open Fri-Sun 11-5 4125 Peachy Canyon Rd, Paso Robles ★ PEACHY CANYON WINERY 805-239-1668 Open daily 10-5:30 Midnight Cellars 1480 North Bethel Rd, Templeton; 805-239-1918 Winter: open daily 10-5, Summer: open daily 10-5:30 Pear Valley 2925 Anderson Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-8904 Open daily 11-5 4900 Union Rd, Paso Robles; 805-237-2861 Minassian-Young Open Thu-Mon 11-5 ★ PELLETIERE ESTATE 4045 Peachy Canyon Rd, Paso Robles; 805-238-7571 Open Thu-Mon 11-5, Tue-Wed by appointment Mitchella Vineyard 3280 Township Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-9432 Thu-Sun 12-5 or by Appt Penman Springs 2525 Mitchella Ranch Way, Paso Robles; 805-239-8555 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 1985 Penman Springs Drive, Paso Robles Mondo Cellars 805-237-7959 Open daily 11-6 Per Cazo Cellars 3260 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles Open by appointment only 805-226-2925 5325 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-227-4949 Moonstone Cellars Pianetta Open daily 11-5 Open Sun-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 11-7 801 Main St., Suite, Cambria; 805-927-9466 829 13th St., Paso Robles; 805-226-4005 Nadeau Family Vintners Pipestone Open Fri-Sun 11-5 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2040 Niderer Rd, Paso Robles; 805-227-6385 3860 Peachy Canyon Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-3574 Pithy Little Wine Co. Nicora Winery Open Mon-Fri 12-6, Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5 By appointment only 1244 Pine St., Suite B, Paso Robles; 805-546-1059 2945 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-400-0039 Poalillo Vineyards Niner Wine Estates Open daily 11-5 Open daily 10-5 7970 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-0621 2400 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles; 805-239-2233 Pomar Junction Open daily 11-5 ★ OPOLO VINEYARDS 5036 South El Pomar Drive, Templeton; 805-238-9940 Open daily 10-5 Powell Mountain Cellars 7110 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles Open Fri 12-5, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-4 or by appointment 805-238-9593 3050 Blue Rock Rd, Paso Robles; 805-434-8097 ONX Winery Proulx Open Thu-Mon 10-4 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2910 Limestone Way, Paso Robles; 805-434-5607 5424 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-226-2800 Oso Libre Winery P.S. Cellars Open Wed-Mon 11-5 Open Fri-Sun 11-5 13350 River River Rd. San Miguel; 805-610-0905 7383 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-3378

TACKITT FAMILY 6640 Von Dollen Road, San Miguel Friday-Sunday 12-5 • 805-467-9490 www.tackittfamilyvineyards.com Come talk with the winemaker, enjoy the wines, and just relax in our open country setting. Bring in this ad and receive 10% off on your purchase. Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

Rabbit Hole Open daily 11-6, weekends open late 1244 Pine St., Paso Robles; 805-286-4692 Rabbit Ridge Open Thu-Sun 11-5 1172 San Marcos Rd, Paso Robles; 805-467-3331 Ranchero Cellars Open Fri & Sat 1-7, Sun 1-5 1140 Pine St., Paso Robles; 805-423-3765 Ranchita Canyon Vineyard Open Fri-Mon 11-5 3439 Ranchita Canyon Rd, San Miguel 805-467-9448 Rangeland Wines Open by appointment only 10425 Klau Mine Rd, Paso Robles; 805-674-9232 Rendarrio Vineyards Open Fri-Sun 11-5 2323 Tuley Court, Suite 110, Paso Robles; 805-610-7659

★ RED SOLES Open daily 11-5 3230 Oakdale Rd, Paso Robles; 805-226-9898 Rio Seco Open daily 11-5 4295 Union Rd, Paso Robles; 805-237-8884 RiverStar Vineyards Open Thu-Mon 11-5 7450 Estrella Rd, San Miguel; 805-467-0086 RN Estate Winery Open by appointment only 7986 North River Rd, Paso Robles; 805-610-9802 Robert Hall Winery Winter: open daily 10-5, Summer: open daily 10-6 3443 Mill Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-1616 Rockin’ R Wine Open Fri-Sun 11-5 8500 Union Rd, Suite C, Paso Robles; 805-835-8529 Rocky Creek Cellars Open daily 11-5 8687 Apple Rd, Templeton; 805-238-1919 Rotta winery Open daily 10:30-5:30 250 Winery Rd, Templeton; 805-237-0510 Roxo Port Cellars Open Fri-Mon 11-5 4385 La Panza Road. Creston; 805-238-2321

Sextant Wines Open daily 10-5 2324 Hwy 46W, Paso Robles; 805-542-0133 Shadow Run Vineyard Open Fri-Sun 10:30-5 2720 La Panza Rd, Creston; 805-227-0554 Shale Oak Winery Open daily 10-5 3235 Oakdale Rd, Paso Robles; 805-239-4800 Sharp’s Hill Mon-Thu 4-9, Fri-Sat 4-11 835 12th Street (Poured at Vinoteca), Paso Robles 805-227-7154 Soaring Hawk Vineyards Open daily 11-5 4255 Vista Del Lago, Santa Margarita 805-365-3000 Tacked Stone Cellars Open Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd, Paso Robles; 805-238-7872 Stanger Vineyards Open daily 11-5 7970 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-238-0621 Stanger Vineyards Open Sat-Sun 11-5 5225 Hwy 41 (at Creston Road), Creston; 805-238-4777 Starr-Ranch Winery Open by appointment only 9320 Chimney Rock Rd, Paso Robles; 805-227-0144 Steinbeck Open Thu-Mon 11-5 5940 Union Rd, Paso Robles; 805-238-1854 Still Waters Vineyards Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2750 Old Grove Lane, Paso Robles; 805-237-9231 Summerwood Winery Open daily 10-5, Sat-Sun until 6 2175 Arbor Rd, Paso Robles; 805-227-1365 Tablas Creek Open daily 10-5 9339 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles; 805-237-1231

★ TACKITT FAMILY Open Fri-Sun 12-5 6640 Von Dollen Rd, San Miguel; 805-467-9490 Terry Hoage Open Thu-Mon 11-4 870 Arbor Rd, Paso Robles, 805-238-2083 Thacher Winery ★ SAN ANTONIO WINERY Open daily 10-6: Tasting Room, Bistro & Gift Shop Open Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment 8355 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-237-0087 2610 Buena Vista, Paso Robles; 805-226-2600 Tobin James Cellars San Marcos Creek Open daily 10-6 Open daily 11-5 8950 Union Rd, Paso Robles 7750 North Hwy 101, Paso Robles; 805-467-9260 805-239-2204 Sarzotti Winery Tolo Cellars Open Thu-Sun 11-5 or by appointment Open Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment 180 Bella Ranch Rd, Templeton; 805-226-2022 9750 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles; 805-226-2282 Sculpterra Winery Open daily 10-5 ★ TOOTH & NAIL WINERY 5015 Linne Rd, Paso Robles; 805-226-8881 Rabble Wine Co. Seven Oxen Open daily 10-6 Open Thu-Sat 12-5, Sun 11-4 3090 Anderson Rd. at Hwy 46W. & Anderson Rd. 1313 Park St., Paso Robles; 805-704-0959 Paso Robles, 805 369-6100

Treana Winery Open Thu-Mon 10-4 1585 Live Oak Rd, Paso Robles 805-238-4112 Turley Wine Cellars Open daily 9-5 2900 Vineyard Drive, Templeton; 805-434-1030 Twilight Cellars Open Thu-Sun 11-5 110 Orchard Hill Rd, San Juan Bautista 805-238-7143 Venteux Vineyards Open daily 10-5 1795 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton; 805-369-0127 Via Vega Vineyard & Winery Open Fri-Sat 11-4, Sun 11-2, or by Appt 2378 Adobe Rd, Paso Robles; 805-423-2190 Victor Hugo Winery Open by appointment only 2850 El Pomar Drive, Templeton; 805-434-1128 Villicana Winery Open Thu-Sun 11-5; 2725 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles 805-239-9456 Villa Creek Cellars Open Fri-Sun 11-5 or by appointment 5995 Peachy Canyon Rd, Paso Robles 805-238-7145 Villa San-Juliette Open Thu-Mon 11-5, Tue-Wed by appointment 6385 Cross Canyon Rd, San Miguel; 805-550-0522

★ WILD HORSE WINERY Open daily 11-5 1437 Wild Horse Winery Court, Templeton 805-434-2541 Windward Vineyard Open daily 10:30-5 1380 Live Oak Rd, Paso Robles 805-239-2565 Zenaida Cellars Open daily 11-5 1550 Hwy 46 West, Paso Robles; 805-227-0382 ZinAlley Open Fri-Sun 11-5 3730 Hwy 46 West, Templeton; 805-238-0959

SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES ★ ALAPAY CELLARS Open daily 10:30-6 415 First St., Avila Beach 805-595-2632 Autry Cellars Open daily 11-5 5450 Edna Rd, San Luis Obispo , 805-546-8669

★ BAILEYANA, TANGENT & MYTH TASTING ROOM Open daily 10-5 5828 Orcutt Rd, San Luis Obispo; 805-269-8200 Barnwood Wine Open daily 11-5 453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive, Arroyo Grande 888-809-VINE Biddle Ranch Vineyard ★ VINA ROBLES Winter: open daily 10-5, Summer: open daily 10-6 Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2050 Biddle Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo 3700 Mill Rd, Paso Robles; 805-227-4812 805-543-2399 Vines on the Marycrest Bishop’s Peak Open Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 10-4 Open daily 10:30-4:30 5050 Mustard Creek Rd, Paso Robles; 805-237-0378 3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande; 805-489-0446 Vino Vargas Center of Effort Wine Open by appointment only 10-5pm Open by appointment only 950 Indian Dune Rd, San Miguel; 805-369-1440 2199 Corbett Canyon Rd, Arroyo Grande 805-782-9463 Vintage Cowboy Cerro Caliente Open Sat-Sun 11-5 Open Fri-Sun 11-5 10 East Pozo Rd, Santa Margarita; 805-286-7172 831 A Via Esteban, San Luis Obispo; 805-544-2842 Vista Del Rey Chamisal Vineyards Open most Sundays 11-5 or by appointment Open daily 10-5 7340 Drake Rd, Paso Robles; 805-467-2138 7525 Orcutt Rd, San Luis Obispo; 805-541-9463 Waylan Wine Co. Chateau Margene Thu-Mon 11-5 Open daily 12-7 2963 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, 805-693-2193 845 Embarcadero, Unit G, Morro Bay Westberg Cellars 805-225-1235 Open Fri-Sun 12-3 Claiborne & Churchill 1140 Pine St., Paso Robles; 805-238-9321 Open daily 11-5 Whalebone Vineyard 2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo Open Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5:30 805-544-4066 8325 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles; 805-239-9020 Edna Valley Vineyard Wild Coyote Winery Open daily 10-5 Open daily 11-5 2585 Biddle Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo 3775 Adelaida Rd, Paso Robles; 805-610-1311 805-544-5855

PEACHY CANYON WINERY We’re celebrating 25 years of amazing winemaking at Peachy Canyon, where we’ve been making Paso Robles wine history since 1988. Come enjoy our award-winning estate Zinfandels alongside exciting small lot blends. We’re proud to be Westside originals.

1480 North Bethel Road, Templeton Open Daily 10am-5:30pm and by appt.

805-239-1918 | peachycanyon.com

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

Filipponi Ranch Cellars Open Sat-Sun 12-4 1800 Calle Joaquin, San Luis Obispo; 805-903-3567 Kelsey See Canyon Open daily 11-5:30 1947 See Canyon Rd, San Luis Obispo 805-595-9700 Kynsi Winery Open Daily 11-5 2212 Corbett Canyon Rd, Arroyo Grande 805-544-8461

★ LAETITIA VINEYARDS Open daily 11-5 453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive, Arroyo Grande 805-481-1772 Luis Wine Bar Mon-Thu 3-11, Fri 3-midnight, Sat 12-midnight, Sun 12-11 1021 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo; 805-762-4747 Monarch Grove Winery Open Thu-Mon: Mar-Oct 12-6, Nov-Feb 12-5 180 Hwy One, Grover Beach; 805-709-4875 Monterey Street Wine Co. Open Tue-Wed 1:30-7, Thu-Sat 1:30-9 1255 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo; 805-541-1255 Morovino Open Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu 12-5, Fri-Sat 12-6 76 Landing Passage, Avila Beach; 805-627-1443 ★ NADIA WINE Open daily 11-5 453 Laetitia Vineyard Drive, Arroyo Grande 805-481-1772 Peloton Cellars Open Mon, Thu, Sat 12-6, Fri 12-8, Sun 11-4 470 Front St., Avilia Beach; 805-627-1080 Phantom Rivers Open Sun-Thu 12-5 , Fri 12-9, Sat 12-7 211 East Branch St., Arroyo Grande; 805-481-WINE Piedra Creek Winery Open by appointment only 6425 Mira Cielo Drive, San Luis Obispo, 805-541-1281 Sans Liege Wines Open Sun-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-8 870 Price St., Pismo Beach; 805-773-2770 Saucelito Canyon Open daily 10-5 3080 Biddle Ranch Rd, San Luis Obispo 805-543-2111 Sextant Wines Open Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10-5 1653 Old Price Cnyn Rd, San Luis Obispo 866-833-WINE Silver Horse Open Thu 12-5, Fri 12-6, Sat 12-6, Sun 12-5 6985 Ontario Rd, San Luis Obispo; 805-467-9463 Sinor-Lavallee Wines Open Thu-Mon 12-6 550 1st St., Avila Beach; 805-459-9595

Wolff Vineyards Open daily 11-5 6238 Orcutt Rd, San Luis Obispo; 805-781-0448 William James Open Sun-Thu 12-9, Fri-Sat 12-10 911 Price Street (at Taste of the Valleys), Pismo Beach 805-773-8466

SANTA MARIA /FOXEN CANYON WINERIES ★ ANDREW MURRAY Open daily 10:30-5:30 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos 805-696-9604 Ca’ Del GreVino Open Tue-Sat 11-9, Sun 11-7 400 East Clark Ave, Orcutt, 805-937-6400 Cambria Estate Winery Open daily 10-5 5475 Chardonnay Lane, Santa Maria, 805-938-7318 Core Wine Open Mon & Wed-Sun 12-6; 145 South Gray St., Suite 103, Orcutt; 805-937-1600 ★ COSTA DE ORO Open daily 11-6, Fri until 8 1331 South Nicholson Ave, Santa Maria 805-937-1468 Cottonwood Canyon Open Thu-Mon 11-5, closed: Tue & Wed 3940 Dominion Rd, Santa Maria; 805-937-8463 Demetria Open by appointment only 6701 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos; 805-686-2345 Fess Parker Open daily 10-5 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos; 805-688-1545

★ FIRESTONE VINEYARD Open daily 11-5 5000 Zaca Station Rd, Los Olivos, 805-688-3940 Foxen Vineyard Open daily 11-4 7200 Foxen Canyon Rd, Santa Maria; 805-937-4251 Golden Bear Wines Open Wed-Sun 11-5 2115 South Blosser, Suite 114, Santa Maria 805-623-5956 Kenneth Volk Vineyards Open Thu-Mon 10:30-4:30, Tue-Wed by appointment 5230 Tepusquet Rd, Santa Maria; 805-938-7896 Koehler Open daily 10-5 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos; 805-693-8384 La Fenêtre Open by appointment only 2705 Aviation Boulevard, Santa Maria, 310-977-5615 ★ STEPHEN ROSS WINE CELLARS Open Thu-Sun 11-5 Presqu’ile Wine 178 Suburban Rd, San Luis Obispo Open Fri 11-6, Sat-Thu 11-5 805-594-1318 5391 Presquile Drive, Santa Maria; 805-937-8110 Rancho Sisquoc ★ TALLEY VINEYARDS Open Mon-Thu 10-4, Fri-Sun 10-5 Open daily 10:30-4:30 6600 Foxen Canyon Rd, Santa Maria; 805-934-4332 3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande, 805-489-0446 Riverbench Vineyards Taste of the Valleys Open daily 10-4 Open Sun-Thu 12-9, Fri-Sat 12-10 6020 Foxen Canyon Rd, Santa Maria, 805-937-8340 911 Price St., Pismo Beach; 805-773-8466 Sagebrush Annie’s Tolosa Winery Open Sat-Sun 11:30-5 Open daily 11-5 4910 Edna Rd, San Luis Obispo; 805-782-0500 4211 Hwy 33; Maricopa; 661-766-2319

Sierra Madre Vineyard Open by appointment only 2570 Prell Rd, Santa Maria; 805-922-3100 Tantara Vineyard Open by appointment only 4747 Ontiveros Lane, Santa Maria; 805-938-5051 Tres Hermanas Winery Open daily 10-5 9660 Foxen Canyon Rd, Santa Maria; 805-937-8451

★ ZACA MESA WINERY Open daily 10-4 6905 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos 805-688-9339

LOS ALAMOS WINERIES Bedford Winery Open daily 11-5 448 Bell St., Los Alamos; 805-344-2107 Bell Street Farm Open Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun-Mon 11-5 406 Bell St., Los Alamos; 805-344-4609 Casa Dumetz Wines Open Thu 12-7, Fri-Sat 11-7, Sun 11-6 388 Bell St., Los Alamos; 805-344-1900 Frequency Wines Open Fri-Sun 12-6 488 Bell St., Suite B, Los Alamos; 805-344-1222 Municipal Winemakers Open Fri-Sun 12-7 423 Bell St., Los Alamos; 805-931-6864

★ MARTIAN RANCH & VINEYARD Open Wed-Sun 11-5 9110 Alisos Canyon Rd, Los Alamos; 805-344-1804

LOS OLIVOS WINERIES Alexander & Wayne Open daily 11-6 2922 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-688-9665

★ ANDREW MURRAY Open daily 11-5 2901 Grand Ave, Suite A (Tasting Room) Los Olivos, 805-693-9644 Arthur Earl Open daily 11-6 2922 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-693-1771 Artiste Open daily 11-5:30 2948-E Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-686-2626 Barbieri Wine Company & Kempe WInes Open M Th Su 12-5, Fri Sat 12-6, Closed Tu & W 2369 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos 805-688-8882 Beckmen Vineyards Open daily 11-5 2670 Ontiveros Rd, Los Olivos; 805-688-8664 Bernat Open daily 11:30-8 2879 Grand Avenue (at Los Olivos Café), Los Olivos 805-794-5217 Bien Nacido & Solomon Hills Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2963 Grand Ave, Unit B, Los Olivos; 805-318-6640 Bin 2860 Open Sun-Thu 11-7, Fri-Sat 11-8 2860 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-693-8537 Blair Fox Cellars Open Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appointment 2902 San Marcos Ave, Suite B, Los Olivos 805-691-1678 Brander Vineyard 2401 Refugio Rd, Los Olivos Winter daily 11-4, Summer daily 11-5; 805-688-2455

Brewer-Clifton Open daily 11-5 2367 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos; 805-866-6080 Brophy Clark Cellars Open daily 11-5 2905 Grand Ave (at Los Olivos Tasting Room) Los Olivos; 805-929-4830 Byron Open daily 11-5 2367 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos; 805-938-7365 Carhartt Vineyard Open daily 11-6 2990-A Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-688-0685 Carina Cellars Open Fri-Sun 11-5 2900-A Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-688-2459 Cinque Stelle Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2982-Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-686-4101

★ COQUELICOT Open Sun-Fri 11-5, Sat 10-5 2884 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-688-1500 Dreamcote Wine Co. Open Fri-Mon 11-5 2933 San Marcos Ave, #107, Los Olivos 805-691-1200 ★ DRAGONETTE Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos 805-693-0077 Epiphany Cellars Open daily 11-5:30 2974 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 866-354-9463 Evans Ranch Open daily 10-5 2901 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-688-0558 Figueroa Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company Open daily 11-9 2466 Alamo Pintado Ave, Suite C; Los Olivos 805-694-2252 Kaena Wine Open daily 11-5 2890 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-451-6037 Lane Tanner Wines Open daily 11-5 2905 Grand Ave (at Los Olivos Tasting Room) Los Olivos; 805-688-7406 ★ LARNER VINEYARD & WINERY Open daily 11-5 2900 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-688-8148 ★ LOS OLIVOS TASTING ROOM Open daily 11-5 2905 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-688-7406 Refugio Ranch Vineyards Open Mon-Thu 12-5, Fri-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5 2990 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-688-5400 Saarloos & Sons Open Sun-Fri 11-5, Sat 11-6 2971 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-688-1200 Samsara Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2466 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos; 805-331-2292 Solminer Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2890 Grand Ave, Los Olivos; 805-691-9195 Stolpman Vineyards Open daily 11-5 2434 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos; 805-688-0400 Story of Soil Open Mon Thu Fri 12-5, Sat & Sun 11-5 2362 Alamo Pintado Ave. Los Olivos; 805-686-1302

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

Tensley Wines Open Fri-Sun 11-5 2900 Grand Ave, Suite B, Los Olivos; 805-688-6761 Tercero Wines Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave, Suite 104, Los Olivos 805-245-9584 Toretti Family Open Thu-Mon 12-5:30 2933 San Marcos Ave, Suite 101, Los Olivos 805-688-8002 Zinke Wine Co. Open Thu, Sun, Mon 11-5, Fri & Sat 11-6 2366 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos; 805-691-9718

LOMPOC/BUELLTON WINERIES Alma Rosa Open daily 11-4 181-C Industrial Way, Buellton; 805-691-9395 Ampelos Cellars Open Thu-Sun 11-5 312 No 9th St, Lompoc; 805-736-9957 Arcadian Winery Open Thu-Fri 1-4, Sat-Sun 12-4 1515 E Chestnut Ave, Ste B, Lompoc; 805-737-3900 Artisan Uprising Open Fri 12-7, Sat 11-7, Sun 11-6 1505 E Chestnut Ct, Ste. E, Lompoc; 805-208-7206 Ave Winery Open Fri-Sun 12-5 300 No 12th St. Suite 4C, Lompoc; 805-430-5685 Babcock Winery Winter: open daily 10:30-4, Summer: daily 10:30-5 5175 E Hwy 246, Lompoc; 805-736-1455 Bratcher Winery Open Fri-Sun 11-5 1515-B E. Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 805-737-3900 Brewer-Clifton Open Fri-Sun 11-4 329 No F St., Lompoc; 805-735-9184

De Su Propia Open by appointment only 1591 East Chestnut Court, Ste A, Lompoc 805-345-9355 Fiddlehead Cellars Open Fri 12-5, Sat 11-5, Sun 12-4 1597 East Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 805-742-0204 Flying Goat Cellars Open Thu-Mon 11-4 1520 East Chestnut Court, Unit A, Lompoc 805-736-9032

★ FOLEY ESTATES Open daily 10-5 6121 East Hwy 246, Lompoc; 805-737-6222 Helix Open Fri-Sun 12-5 140 Industrial Way; Buellton; 805-693-8864 Hitching Post Wines Open daily from 4-9:30 406 East Hwy 246 (Hitching Post Restaurant), Buellton 805-688-0676 Holus Bolus / Black Sheep Finds Open Sat-Sun 12-5 and by appointment 1500 E. Chestnut Ct., Lompoc; 805-637-1005 Huber Cellars Open Fri-Sat 11-5, Sun 11-4 or by appointment 4892 Hapgood Rd, Lompoc; 805-736-3854 Jalama Wines Open Fri-Sun 12-5 or by appointment 308 North 9th St., Suite C; Lompoc; 805-735-8937 JCR Vineyard Open by appointment only Jalama Cañon Ranch, Lompoc, www.jcrvineyard.com Ken Brown Wines Open Thu-Mon 11-4:30 157 West Hwy 246, Buellton; 805-688-9400 Kessler-Haak Open Fri-Sun 12-5 300N. 12th Street Ste 4D, Lompoc; 805-735-2283 Lafond Vineyard Open daily 10-5 6855 Santa Rosa Rd, Buellton; 805-688-7921

★ BRICK BARN WINE ESTATES Open Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 11-6 ★ LAMONTAGNE WINERY 795 W. Hwy 246, Buellton; 805-686-1208 Open Fri-Sun 12-5 Buscador 1509 East Chesnut Ave, Lompoc Open Fri-Sun 11-5 805-291-6643 140 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805-242-5206 La Vie Vnyds Cholame Open Fri-Sun 11-5 Open Fri-Sun 11-5 308 No 9th St., Ste D, Lompoc; 805-291-2111 140 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805-610-1122 Longoria Wines Clos Pepe Open daily 11-4:30 Open Thu-Sun 11-5 415 East Chestnut Ave, Lompoc 1505 E Chestnut Ave (at Taste of Sta. Rita Hills), Lompoc 866-759-4637 805-735-8774 Loring Wine Company Cold Heaven Cellars Open Thu-Mon 10-4:45 Open Fri-Mon 12-5 92 Second St., Ste A, Buellton 420 East Hwy 246, Buellton; 805-691-1300 805-686-1343 Lutum Wines Conarium Wines Open by appointment only Open Fri-Sun 12-5 300 N. 12th St. Unit 1-C, Lompoc; 805-345-6544 1591 E. Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 202-257-2171 Melville Vineyard Crawford Family Wines Open daily 11-4 Open Fri-Sun 12-5, weekdays by appointment 5185 East Hwy 246, Lompoc; 805-735-7030 92 Second St, Stes G & H, Buellton; 805-698-3889 Montemar Wines D’Alfonso Curran Thurs & Sun 12-5, Fri & Sat 12-7 Open by appointment only 1501 E Chesnut Ct, Ste. E, Lompoc; 805-735-5000 4457 Santa Rosa Rd, Lompoc; 805-739-WINE Moretti Wine Company/Taste of Sta Rita Hills D’Vine Open Thu-Sun 11-5 Open Tue-Thu 3-9, Fri-Sat 3-11 1595 East Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 805-735-4400 107 Ocean Ave, Lompoc; 805-735-8771 Dierberg Estate/Star Lane Mosby Winery Open daily 11-5 Open Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat-Sun 10-5 1280 Drum Canyon Rd, Lompoc; 866-652-8430 9496 Santa Rosa Rd, Buellton; 805-688-2415

Wine Country This Month: Central Coast

New Vineland/Pierdrassi Open Fri-Sun 12-5 1501 E Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 805-736-6784 Pali Wine Co. Open Sat-Sun 11-4, Mon-Thu or by appointment • 1036 West Aviation Drive, Lompoc; 805-736-7200 Open Thu-Sun 11-6, Fri & Sat 12-7, Mon 11-2 • 1501 East Chestnut Court, Ste. C, Lompoc 805-735-2354 Palmina Open Thu-Mon 11-5 1520 E Chestnut Court, Lompoc; 805-735-2030 Piedrasassi Wine & Bread Open by appointment only 1501-1503 East Chestnut Court, Ste A, Lompoc 805-736-6784 Point Concepción Wines Open by appointment only 1601 W Central Ave, Lompoc; 805-588-1545 Samsara Open Fri-Sun 12-5 1500 East Chestnut Court, Ste A, Lompoc 805-331-2292 Sanford Winery Open Sun-Thu 11-4, Fri-Sat 11-5 5010 Santa Rosa Rd, Lompoc; 805-735-5900 Scott Cellars Open Fri-Sun 12-5; 805-736-6161 316 North F St., Lompoc Stolpman Vynds Open Fri-Sun 11-5h 1700-B Industrial Way, Lompoc; 805-736-5000 Standing Sun Winery Open Thu-Mon 11-5 or by appointment 92 2nd St., Ste D, Buellton; 805-691-9413 Sweeny Canyon Open by appointment only Buellton; 805-688-2415 Terravant Open daily 11-9 35 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805-686-4742 Taste of Sta. Rita Hills Open Thu-Sun 11-5 1505 East Chestnut Ave, Lompoc; 805-735-8774 Thorne Wines Open daily 11-9 (at Terravant The Winery Restaurant) 35 Industrial Way, Buellton; 805-693-1483 Transcendence Open Fri-Sun 12-5ish 313 North F St., Lompoc; 805-455-9589 Turiya Wines Open by appointment only 313 North F St., Lompoc; 805-478-7016 Tyler Winery Open Fri-Sun 11-4 300 North 12th St., Unit 4A, Lompoc; 805-741-7281

★ ZOTOVICH Open daily 11-5 300 North 12th St., Suite 4B, Lompoc 805-736-1600

SOLVANG WINERIES Baehner-Fournier Vineyard Open Mon-Thu 1-8, Fri-Sat 11-10, Sun 11-8 1539-C Mission Drive (at Wandering Dog), Solvang 805-688-7118 Blackjack Ranch Open Thu-Mon 11-5 2205 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang; 805-455-1412 Buttonwood Winery Open daily 11-5 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang; 805-688-3032

Cali Love Wine Mon 11-7, Tue-Thu 12-7, Fri 12-8, Sat 11-8, Sun 11-7 1651 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-688-1678

★ CARIVINTAS WINERY Open Mon-Fri 12-7, Sat-Sun 11-7 476 First St., Solvang; Dog & Kid Friendly 805-693-4331 ★ CASA CASSARA Open Sun-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-7:30 1607 Mission Drive Suite, 112, Solvang 805-688-8691 Crosshatch Winery 436 Alisal Road (inside the windmill), Solvang 805-691-9192 Dascomb Cellars Open daily 12-7 1659 Copenhagen Drive, Suite C, Solvang 805-691-9175 Good Life Open Sun-W 12-9, Thu appt. only, Fri-Sat 12-11 1672 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-688-7111 Harrison-Clarke Open by appointment only 2825 Tapadero Rd, Solvang; 805-686-0850 ★ LINCOURT VINEYARDS Open daily 10-5 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang; 805-688-8554 ★ LIONS PEAK VINEYARD Open Mon-Thu 10-5, Fri-& Sat 11-7, Sun 11-6 1659 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-693-5466 Lucas & Lewellen Open daily 11-6 1645 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-686-9336 Lucky Dogg Winery Open Sun-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-7:30 1607 Mission Dr, Suite 102, Solvang; Dog & kid friendly 805-691-9774 Rideau Vineyard Open daily 10:30-5 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang; 805-688-0717 Royal Oaks Thu-Mon 10-5 (10-7 third Wednesay of each month) 1582 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-693-1740 Rusack Vineyard Open daily 11-5 1819 Ballard Canyon Rd, Solvang; 805-688-1278 Sevtap Winery Open Sun, Mon, Thu 11-8, Fri-Sat 11-9 1576 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-693-9200 Shoestring Winery Open Fri-Sun 10-4 800 East Hwy 246, Solvang; 800-693-8612 Sort This Out Cellars Open Sun-Thu 10-7, Fri-Sat 10-10 1636 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-688-1717 Toccata (Mandolina) Wines Open daily 11-5:30 1665 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang; 805-686-5506 Viking Garden Cellars Open daily 11-9 448 Alisal Rd, Suite E; Solvang; 805-688-2670 Wandering Dog Open Mon-Thu 1-8, Fri 1-10, Sat 11-10, Sun 11-8 1539 Mission Drive, Solvang; 805-686-9126

SANTA YNEZ WINERIES Bridlewood Estate Open daily 11-5 3555 Roblar Ave, Santa Ynez; 805-688-9000 Carr Winery Warehouse Open daily 11-6 3563 Numancia St.,#101, Santa Ynez; 805-688-5757 Central California Wines Open Wed-Sun 12-5, Fri-Sat 12-6 3553 Sagunto St., Suite A, Santa Ynez 805-691-4094 Gainey Vineyard Open daily 10-5 3950 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez; 805-688-0558 Imagine Wine Open daily 11-5 3563 Numancia St., #103, Santa Ynez 805-688-1769 Kalyra Winery Open Mon-Fri 11-5, Sat-Sun 10-5 343 North Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez; 805-693-8864 Reeves Ranch Vineyard Open by appointment only 4000 West Oak Trail Rd, Santa Ynez; 805-688-7245 Roblar Winery Open daily 11-5 3010 Roblar Ave, Santa Ynez; 805-686-2603 Sunstone Open daily 11-5 125 Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez; 800-313-9463 Vincent Vineyards Thu-Sun 11-4 2370 N. Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez; 805-691-4200

SANTA BARBARA WINERIES Area 5.1 Open Mon-Thu 12-7, Fri-Sun 12-8 137 Anacapa St., #B, Santa Barbara; 805-770-7251 Au Bon Climat Open daily 12-6 813 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara; 805-963-7999 Carr Winery Open daily 11-9, 11-6 Sun 414 North Salsipuedes St., Santa Barbara 805-965-7985 Cebada Vineyard & Winery Open Thu-Sun 12-6 or later 5 E. Figueroa St., Santa Barbara; 805-451-2570 Cent’Anni Open by appointment only 32 El Paseo, Santa Barbara; 805-686-8500

Conway Family Sun-Wed 12-8, Thu-Sat 12-9 217-G Stearns Wharf (at Deep Sea), Santa Barbara 805-618-1185 Corks n’ Crowns Open daily 11-6 32 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara; 805-845-8600 Cottonwood Canyon Open Fri-Mon 12-5 224 Anacapa St., Suite 1A, Santa Barbara 805-963-1221 Deep Sea Tasting room Sun-Wed 12-8, Thu-Sat 12-9 217-G Stearns Wharf; Santa Barbara; 805-618-1185 Drake & Chatter WInes Open Mon-Fri 1-6, Sat-Sun 12-6 32 Anacapa Street #B/C; 805-680-4009 DV8 Cellars Open Sun-Mon, Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-7 28 Anacapa St., #C; 805-966-6601 Fox Wine Co. Open Thu-Mon 11-6 120 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara 805-699-6329 Grassini Family Open daily 12-6 813 Anacapa St., #6, Santa Barbara; 805-897-3366 Happy Canyon Vineyard Open daily 12-6 30 El Paseo, Santa Barbara; 805-232-3549 Jaffurs Wine Cellars Open daily 11-5 819 East Montectio St., Santa Barbara 805-962-7003 Jamie Slone Wines Open daily 12-6 23 East De La Guerra St., Santa Barbara 805-560-6555 Kunin Wines Open daily 11-7 28 Anacapa St., Suite A, Santa Barbara 805-963-9633 Lafond Winery Open Sun-Thu 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-7 111 East Yanonali St., Santa Barbara; 805-845-2020 Les Marchands Open Sun-Thu 11-10, Fri-Sat 11am-midnight 131 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara; 805-284-0380 Margerum Open daily 12-6 813 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara; 805-845-8435

Margerum Open daily 12-6 32 El Paseo, Santa Barbara; 805-845-8435 Municipal Winemakers Open daily 11-6 28 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara; 805-931-6864 Oreana Winery Open daily 11-5 205 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara; 805-962-5857 Pali Wine Company Open Mon-Thu 12-7pm, Fri 12-8, Sat 11-8, Sun 11-7 116 E. Yanonali St., Santa Barbara; 805-560-PALI Paradise Springs Open daily 12-9 210 State Street, Santa Barbara; 805-690-3650 Riverbench Winery Open Mon-Sun 11-6 137 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara; 805-324-4100 Sanford Winery Sun-Mon, Wed-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-7, Tue by appointment 1114 State St., #C, Santa Barbara; 805-770-7873 Santa Barbara Winery Open daily 10-5 202 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara; 805-963-3633 Santa Barbara Wine Collective Open Tue-Thu 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-7, Sun 11-6 131 Anacapa St., #C, Santa Barbara; 805-456-2700 Sanguis Wines Open Fri-Mon by appointment only 8 Ashley Ave, Santa Barbara; 805-845-0920 Silver Wines Open by appointment only 724 Reddick St., Santa Barbara; 805-963-3052 Standing Sun Open Thu-Sun 1-6 The Bodega, 16 E. De La Guerra, Santa Barbara 805-691-9413 Summerland Open daily 11-7 2330 Lillie Ave, Summerland; 805-565-WINE The Valley Project Open Mon-Sun 12-7 116 E Yanonali St., Santa Barbara; 805-453-6768 Vogelzang Vineyard Open by appointment only 1129 State St., Suite 3E, Santa Barbara 805-568-0900 Whitcraft Winery Open Fri-Sun 12-4 or Mon-Thu by appointment only 36A South Calle Cesar Chavez, Santa Barbara 805-730-1680

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VENTURA COUNTY WINERIES Aldabella Winery Open Fri 5-10, Sat 1-11, Sun 1-5 31111 Via Colinas, Westlake Village; 818-991-9463 Alma Sol Winery Open Fri 6-9, Sat 1-6, Sun 2-5 1321 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, #108, Thousand Oaks 818-231-2749 Back Patio Cellars Open Friday 4-7, Sat -Sun 11-5 930 Flynn Rd, Camarillo; 805-388-3457 Bella Victorian Vineyard Open Wed-Thu 11:30-7, Fri-Sat 11:30-8, Sun 11:30-4 2135 East Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo; 805-383-8800 Camarillo Custom Crush Open Sat-Sun 11-5 300 South Lewis Rd, Suite C, Camarillo 805-484-0597

★ CANTARA CELLARS Open Thu-Sun 11-6 126 North Wood Rd, #104, Camarillo 805-484-9600 Casa Barranca Open Wed, Thu, Sun 12-6, Fri-Sat 12-8 208 East Ojai Ave, Ojai; 805-640-1255 ★ FOUR BRIX WINERY Open Fri 4-8, Sat-Sun 12-5 2290 Eastman Avenue #109, Ventura 805-256-6006 Giessinger Winery Mon, Thu 12-5; Tue-Wed 12-3:30, Sat 11-6, Fri-Sun 11-5 365 Santa Clara St., Fillmore; 805-524-5000 Herzog Wine Cellars Open Sun-Thu 10:30-9, Fri 10:30-4 3201 Camino Del Sol, Oxnard; 805-983-1560 Labrynth Winery Open Wed-Sun 11:30-8 607 East Main St., Suite D, Ventura; 805-585-2238 ★ MAGNAVINO CELLARS Open most Fridays 5-8, Sat 11-6, Sun 12-6 961 North Rice Ave, #5, Oxnard; 805-983-2500 Ojai Beverage Co. & Tasting Room Open daily 10-9 655 East Ojai Ave, Ojai; 805-646-1700 Old Creek Ranch Winery Open daily 11-5 10024 Old Creek Rd, Ojai Valley; 805-649-4132 ★ PANARO BROTHERS WINERY Open Thu-Fri 3-7, Sat-Sun 11-7 4517 Market St., #7, Ventura; 805-654-1577 Plan B Wine Cellars Open Sat-Sun 12-5, Fridays by appointment 3520 Arundell Circle, #107, Ventura; 805-233-1453 Rancho Ventavo Cellars Open Fri-Sun 11-6 & by appointment 741 South A St., Oxnard; 805-483-8084 San Vicente Cellars Open Fri 1-6, Sat-Sun 12-6 741 Lakefield Rd, Suite A, Westlake Village 805-379-3554 Sunland Vintage Open Thu-Fri 6-9, Sat 1-6, Sun 1-5 1321 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, #108, Thousand Oaks 805-379-2250

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