So you like wine. You drink it. You think about it. And sometimes you can’t pronounce it. No matter. Here, there are no rules. Good wine is about great stories. And great stories are told the day after. Here, daring and traditional meet, and independence is ignited. Here, there’s no should or shouldn’t, no do or do not. There’s only try. Because variety rules, and tame is lame.
This is the place to Grow Wild.
THREE DAYS OF HARVEST CELEBRATIONS Harvest in Paso Robles Wine Country is as unique as each berry in a grape cluster. Out here, every swirl and sip tells a different tale with each story crafted by the personalities of wine country. We invite you to create your own wine country story during the 2013 Harvest Wine Weekend, October 18 – 20. Experience first-hand the dynamic energy throughout the vineyards as grape growers, winemakers and cellar workers welcome the new vintage. Enjoy the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of this exciting season during three days of harvest celebrations. Visit old favorites and try something new, as wineries welcome you into the tasting room and onto the crush pad during the busiest and most exciting time of year. Weekend highlights include winemaker dinners, special vintage tastings, artisanal food and chocolate pairings, vineyard tours, blending seminars, grape stomps and much more! Maximize your Paso Robles Wine Country experience by using this booklet as your guide throughout Harvest Wine Weekend. The following pages will lead you through an exploration of more than 130 winery events, touring companies, restaurants and accommodations of all types. Visit www.pasowine.com for the most up-to-date details, searchable by day, winery or activity. Harvest is the perfect time to Grow Wild in Paso Robles Wine Country!
EVENT WEEKEND CHECKLIST BOOK LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS IN ADVANCE This is important, especially when you are planning for an activity-filled weekend, such as Harvest Wine Weekend; the Hotels, Motels, Guest Cottages, Inns, and Bed & Breakfasts fill up fast. See the Visitor Info pages for a list of accommodations. PASO ROBLES WINE IS SOCIAL While touring Paso Robles Wine Country, be sure to follow PasoRoblesWine on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Foursquare for updates on Harvest Wine Weekend activities. PLAN FOR THE WEATHER October in Paso Robles can be lovely during the day but cool at night. There is even the possibility of rain (although winemakers and grapegrowers are definitely hoping not). As you pack for this weekend, plan for a range of weather and remember to bring a sweater as even the barrel rooms are temperature controlled. HYDRATE YOURSELF Drink plenty of water! You will be doing a lot of walking and exploring through Paso Robles Wine Country. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A TOUR Call 24 – 48 hours in advance to set up a special tour and tasting. This will make your visit unforgettable! Most wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms will accommodate you; this is highly recommended when you have groups of seven or more. TASTE THE TOWN Be sure to complement the wine you taste by visiting one of the many restaurants and specialty shops found in Paso Robles. Treat your taste buds to scrumptious hors d’oeuvres, delicious dinners, and sinful desserts, or take home specialty items to share with your family and friends. See the Visitor Info pages for a list of restaurants and specialty shops. TRANSPORTATION Always remember to designate a driver or plan for tour transportation, limo or a taxi to take you through Paso Robles Wine Country. See the Visitor Info pages for a list of touring companies. REMEMBER THE 4 Ss OF RESPONSIBLE TASTING Swirl, Smell, Sip and Spit. This method is a great way to sample a lot of different wines and appreciate what each wine has to offer from the first wine you taste to the very last wine of the day.
MOBILE APP Experience Paso Robles Wine Country on the go, anywhere with the new mobile app! While in Paso Robles, use the app to discover wineries, restaurants, hotels, and events right at your fingertips. Once back at home, use the favorites section to remember all the fantastic wines from your visit, plus many more exciting features. The Paso Robles Wine mobile app will be available on iTunes.
ONLINE TRIP PLANNER The new Interactive Trip Planner makes it easy to search more than 160 Wine Alliance member wineries and map out a wine tasting experience based on amenities, varietal, and the region’s award-winning wineries. The tool also incorporates the area’s hospitality assets including restaurants, accommodations, and tour companies, making it a complete visitor resource when planning a trip to Paso Robles Wine Country. Visit www.pasowine.com/my-itinerary to get started!
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES A Adelaida Cellars
5805 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.8980 www.adelaida.com • pati@adelaida.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday: Join us for wine, including some very special library selections and barrel tasting, food, and music from local favorite, Tennessee Jimmy. Relax under the pergola on our strawbale furniture and enjoy a bottle of your favorite Adelaida wine. Open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days.
Alta Colina Vineyard & Winery
2725 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.4191 www.altacolinawine.com • info@altacolinawine.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: New releases abound this Harvest Wine Weekend! Visit our tasting room or make an appointment to tour our 130-acre mountaintop estate vineyard to taste the latest.
AmByth Estate
510 Sequoia Lane, Templeton • 805.305.7355 www.ambythestate.com • mary@ambythestate.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Bacchus amat colles: Bacchus loves the hills. AmByth Estate boasts a beautiful hilltop view of Paso’s rolling vineyards and farmland. Our estate vineyards are certified Biodynamic/organic, 100% dry-farmed and steep. The wines are made naturally with native yeast fermentation after a gentle foot stomp, zero to little added sulfites, no filtering, aged in clay amphoraes and neutral oak. Come and taste fresh and alive wines: wines that definitely have a sense of place. We are open to the public for this weekend only, no appointment necessary. On the bar: Rhônes, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Zinfandel.
Ancient Peaks Winery
22720 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita • 805.365.7045 www.ancientpeaks.com • info@apwinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Experience the perfect pairings throughout the weekend as we offer fine cheeses matched with our latest releases and some special barrel samples. Become an expert yourself as Danika Reed from Vivant Fine Cheese shares insight into the art of cheese and wine pairing on Saturday from 2 – 4 p.m. Saturday: Join us as we peel back the curtain and share our winery secrets with a component blending seminar showcasing how we employ different winemaking methods and diverse estate vineyard soils to create masterful blends. The seminar concludes with an equally masterful lunch. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cost is $45/pp; $35/Club members.
Anglim Winery
740 Pine Street (at the Depot), Downtown Paso Robles • 805.227.6813 www.anglimwinery.com • info@anglimwinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Anglim’s focus is on elegant Rhône varietals and blends such as Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Roussanne, and Viognier plus small-lot Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Celebrate harvest with Steve and Steffanie Anglim, as we feature locally-produced noshes and some special wines from our library.
GROW WILD AronHill Vineyards
3745 Highway 46 West or 2500 Vineyard Drive, Templeton • 805.434.3066 www.aronhillvineyards.com • info@aronhillvineyards.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: AronHill Vineyards offers wine and food seven days a week. We are very proud of our estate Primitivo and Cabernet Sauvignon that we have been dry-farming for the past 18 years. AronHill is excited to continue year two of our fresh, local, and organic foods. 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. seven days a week. Book your next event, and enjoy a gourmet sunset dinner on our beautiful patio. Chef Marco and our staff are looking forward to providing you with an evening that can not be matched.
Asuncion Ridge Vineyards
725 12th Street (On the Park), Downtown Paso Robles • 805.237.1425 www.asuncionridge.com • plkrumal@hughes.net Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: Friday – Saturday 1 – 8 p.m., Sunday 1 – 6 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Help us celebrate the 2013 harvest season as we pour our newly released vintages, including our award-winning Pinot Noir throughout the weekend. Meet Winemaker Philip Krumal as he explains his wine making philosophy and pours his wines, expertly paired with luscious cheeses from Di Raimondo’s Italian Market & Cheese Shop. For a perfect wine country getaway, book a room at our private and secluded inn, a romantic California hacienda located on our vineyard property just six miles east of scenic Morro Bay. Enjoy live music Saturday from 5 – 8 p.m. and special discounts all weekend long.
August Ridge Vineyards
8790 Highway 41 East, Creston • 805.239.2455 www.augustridge.com • livi@augustridge.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Come out and enjoy the rolling hills of Creston at August Ridge! Visit our tasting room and get to know our unique Cal-Ital wines including cellar wines and new releases! We feature many Italian varietals including Barbera, Sangiovese, Primitivo, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Pinot Grigio and Tuscan-style blends. To celebrate harvest, we will offer case specials as well as cheese and wine pairing all weekend. Join us Saturday from 1 – 4 p.m. for live entertainment and Italian sausage sandwiches for $5/pp. Join us and the rest of the Back Roads Wineries Saturday evening for the 2nd Annual Taste of the Back Roads.
B B & E Vineyard/Winery
10,000 Creston Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.4815 www.bevineyard.com • bevineyard@aol.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Head out to the saloon overlooking the lake for some award-winning red wines and appetizers. We will be pouring Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and the Red Rhythm Blends, plus our 6-year-old Port. Saturday: Join us for red wine, appetizers and our first Cowboy Fast Draw. San Miguel Sheriff’s Posse will be hosting the event. Open to beginners through advanced $5/pp for five shots, plus various competitions. Sunday: We will have our taco bar featuring Carne Asada and carnitas with fresh chips and homemade salsa. Tacos and wine tasting $15/pp; Complimentary/Club members.
Barrel 27 Wine Company
2323 Tuley Court, Paso Robles • 805.237.1245 www.barrel27.com • info@barrel27.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Stop by and join us for Harvest Wine Weekend! On the tasting list are new releases of Rock and a Hard Place Grenache, Head Honcho Syrah, McPrice Myers Larner Syrah and Les Galets Syrah. Don’t miss out on meeting and mingling with our wonderful winemaker, McPrice Myers. Saturday: Join us among the barrels. From 12 – 4 p.m. we will be cooking up kabobs on the barbecue. Winemaker, McPrice Myers, will be pouring and chatting about all our current releases! Food included with wine tasting, $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members.
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES Berardo Winery
3280 Township Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.9432 www.berardovineyardsandwinery.com • berardovineyardsandwinery@msn.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 12 – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Formally AJB Vineyards. Visit our scenic winery, vineyards and olive orchard in the foothills of the westside in the Templeton Gap. All wines are estate grown and produced. Family owned and operated. Our focus is on Italian wines, along with our Tuscan olive oil. Enjoy Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, SuperTuscan, Zinfandel, Syrah and Viognier along with our homemade appetizers that complement our wines. Stay in a guest room at “Villa San Giovanni” (Borolo-Siena-Corigliano) or a vacation rental (Vineyard Suite-Cottage-Farmhouse). See our website for more details. Exit Oakdale Road from Highway 46 West.
Bianchi Winery
3380 Branch Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.9922 www.bianchiwine.com • info@bianchiwine.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Happy Harvest! Stop by and enjoy the entire line-up of Bianchi’s award-winning wines, while enjoying some special treats. We will have samples of our favorite products to snack on, barrel samples of upcoming wines and wine specials all weekend long! Sunday: Sunday Funday at Bianchi. Stop by for a little tasting while enjoying the sounds of Pasion Gitana from 3 – 6 p.m. This Rumba Flamenca group is sure to please! Wine will be available for purchase, picnics and low back chairs welcome, or call to reserve a VIP table. No outside beverages allowed.
Bodegas Paso Robles
729 13th Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.237.3780 www.bodegaspasorobles.com • info@bodegaspasorobles.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: Friday – Saturday 12 – 7 p.m., Sunday 12 – 6 p.m. Friday: Winemaker dinner at Bistro Laurent with Dorothy Schuler at 6:30 p.m. Four courses paired with wine for $95/pp. Call the tasting room at 805.237.3780 for reservations. Space is limited. Pouring new releases in the tasting room from noon on. Special sale. Saturday & Sunday: Join us in the tasting room where we’ll be pouring local wines made with grapes native to Spain and Portugal. Specializing in Tempranillo and eclectic blends. Pouring new releases in the tasting room from noon on. Special sale.
Bon Niche Cellars
2627 Golden Eagle Way, San Miguel • 805.286.7798 www.bonniche.com • acquire@bonniche.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Known for Best of Class and Gold Medal-winning Malbec and Bordeaux-style blends, this cozy niche is a remarkable find. Sample the incredible current releases and see the winning labels of the photo contest. Sip handcrafted wine while you relax and enjoy the hilltop view with the winery owners. No appointment needed during wine event weekends.
Brecon Estate
7450 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.238.2788 www.breconestate.com • amanda@breconestate.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: Opening mid-December Friday – Sunday: Brecon Estate is a boutique estate winery nestled in the rolling hills outside of Paso Robles. With an international award-winning winemaker, we strive to produce exquisite offerings known for their sumptuous mouth feel. Many of our wines are small batch ferments. Each has an individual story to tell and sold exclusively through our tasting room. Such limited batches tend to sell out rapidly. Upcoming wines include a unique Albarino/Viognier blend (October release). A dry-farmed Estate Cabernet Franc, an exquisite Petite Sirah and a spectacular undiscovered Zinfandel (December releases). Damian has a fantastic track record handcrafting numerous Golds, Double Golds and Best of Class wines for multiple iconic wineries. He is finally able to present his own unshackled offerings. To explore these world class wines, get exclusive offers and invites to our private release parties, “Like” Brecon Estate on Facebook.
GROW WILD Brochelle Vineyards
2323 Tuley Road, Suite 130, Paso Robles • 805.237.0519 www.brochelle.com • shelbi@brochelle.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: What makes everything better? Bacon! Join us for a very special wine and bacon pairing in our beautiful tasting lounge. We’re joining forces with Alex Martin of The Dish Restaurant and Aryel Sawdey of Cloud 9 Coffee & Pastries to create a very unique wine and bacon pairing for our fans. We will have three different bacon inspired bites for you to enjoy alongside our handcrafted wines. Only $10/pp with $5 waived with wine purchases. Also from 12 – 4 p.m., enjoy the melodies of one of our favorite local artists. See you then! Our usual gourmet wine and cheese tasting resumes on Friday and Sunday. Cheers!
Broken Earth Winery
5625 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles • 805.239.2562 www.brokenearthwinery.com • info@brokenearthwinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday & Sunday: Harvest Wine Weekend Special – 40% off any six pack of wine and complimentary wine tasting. Saturday: Free Australian barbecue prepared exclusively by our Australian winemakers! Barrel tasting. Live music – the band Acoustify will be playing from 1 – 5 p.m. New release wine tastings. Saturday & Sunday: An exciting behind the scene tour of our winery during harvest, Saturday and Sunday.
Burbank Ranch in Templeton
1240 Park Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.227.4538 www.burbankranch.com • info@burbankranch.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: Friday 12 – 8 p.m., Saturday 12 – 9 p.m., Sunday 12 – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Our elegant Downtown tasting room always serves great food and awardwinning Burbank Ranch wines in a relaxed setting. For Harvest Wine Weekend, Chef Nic is presenting a chocolate and wine pairing. Plus we have live entertainment! Enjoy all your favorite unplugged songs performed by local rising star, singer songwriter, Glory Salinas. Harvest Wine Weekend special pricing of $15 for tasting three award-winning red wines (including Best of Class and Double Gold Medal-winner 2010 Cabernet Franc) and yummy chocolates. Come and enjoy great wines, good food and music in our comfortable tasting room.
C Calcareous Vineyard
3430 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.0289 www.calcareous.com • info@calcareous.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Join us at a winemaker dinner! Includes four courses paired with our Calcareous award-winning wine and live music. 6:30 – 10 p.m. $95/pp; $75/Club members. R.S.V.P. required to john@calcareous.com. Friday – Sunday: Relax in our beautiful Lloyds Lookout tasting room while enjoying our award-winning wines and expansive views across the valley. Food and wine pairings available for purchase from 12 – 3 p.m. Sunday: Come join in the fun with our harvest games. Grape stomping, cork tossing and guess the varietal. Also, food and wine pairing available with great live music. 12 – 3 p.m.
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES Caliza Winery
2570 Anderson Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.1480 www.calizawinery.com • info@calizawinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Please join us as we celebrate the 2013 harvest! We will be pouring newly released estate wines and many of our customer favorites. Visit us in our tasting room and discover Caliza’s prized wines. You may also want to bring a picnic and take a break just outside enjoying the scenic views. Saturday: Put on your walking shoes and join our winemaker and his team for a morning stroll through our hillside estate vineyard. Sample grape varieties along the way and discuss the many harvest decisions. 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. tours followed by a private wine tasting. $20/pp; $10/Club members. Reservations required.
Carina Cellars
3525 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.7724 www.carinacellars.com • cindy@carinacellars.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Come enjoy flights of our unreleased Rhône-style estate wines. Viognier, Clairvoyant, Sibylline, and 7% Syrah. Barrel sample through Del Real Wines 2010, 2011 and 2012 estate grown wines too! Saturday: Pass on the coffee and start your morning with our estate wine and pastries! From noon on, enjoy wine, music, and barbecue. $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members. Clairvoyant – 55% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre. Sunday: Come by and enjoy our humble setting. Have a chat with the winemaker and find out for yourself what Carina Cellars and Del Real Wines is all about! We hope to see you one or all days. Cheers!
Cass Winery
7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.2888 www.casswines.com • kelley@casswines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Cass Meets Country. Put on your boots and round up the gang… Vine Smoked tri-tip, Baby Back Ribs, barbecue Chicken and all the fixins, dancing and live performance by Monte Mills. 6 – 9:30 p.m. $55/pp; $44/Club members. Saturday: Join Cass and the Backroad Wineries for their 2nd Annual Taste of the Back Roads event at Windfall Farms. More information available at www.backroadswineries.com. Sunday: Wine down with Cass on Sunday for brunch, mimosas and chair massages. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. $18/pp includes brunch and a mimosa.
Castoro Cellars
1315 North Bethel Road, Templeton • 805.238.0725 www.castorocellars.com • events@castorocellars.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday: Kick off concert with a reggae-funk show by Resination at 7 p.m. Tickets $15/pp; $10/Club members, includes one glass of wine from the keg barrel. Dinner available for purchase. Saturday & Sunday: Tasting Room Open House – Join us as Soul Sauce returns with a great show 12 – 4 p.m. Barrel samples. Wine specials. Food vendors. And it just wouldn’t be Harvest Wine Weekend without grape stomping! $5/pp; Complimentary/Club members. Sunday: Yoga in the Vines – Practice your sun salutations while gazing out onto the vineyard, class for students of all levels. Organic brunch served after and a glass of Champenoise. Limited space, $30/pp.
GROW WILD Cayucos Cellars
131 North Ocean Avenue, Cayucos • 805.995.3036 www.cayucoscellars.com • cayucoscellars@yahoo.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday: Sample pre-release wines paired with various Hors d’oeuvres and cheeses. Enjoy a 15% discount on wine purchases at the mention of the word Corgi. Saturday: Join us for a unique organic farm-to-table, tongue-in-cheek experience at Old Creek Ranch. Limited space, reservations required, $15/pp. Call for details. 805.995.3036. Sunday: Bluegrass music and Blue cheeses on our patio, along with our fine wines and a 15% discount on wine bottle purchases at the mention of the word Corgi.
Chateau Margene
6996 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.3500 www.chateaumargene.com • info@chateaumargene.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Sample new releases of our luxury Cabernet Sauvignon and Mooney Family wines, enjoy live music and tasty tapas at our westside tasting room on the corner of Vineyard Drive and Peachy Canyon Road. $10/pp.
Chronic Cellars Winery Inc.
2020 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles • 805.237.7848 www.chroniccellars.com • angela@chroniccellars Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Join us at our tasting room to try our 2011 – 2012 wines paired with appetizing cheeses provided by Vivant Fine Cheese. Tasting fee of $10/pp includes the glass.
Clautiere Vineyard
1340 Penman Springs Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.3789 www.clautiere.com • info@clautiere.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday & Sunday: Harvest Festival weekend starts and ends with an Open House at Clautiere. Featuring exciting New Releases and old favorites paired with gourmet cheeses and special treats. Enjoy delicious wines, great customer service, a knowledgeable staff and a fun atmosphere. Experience the Fun Side of Wine! Saturday: Sip and Slider Event. Visit the Union Road Wine Trail members on the east side. There are Sliders and barrel tastings at every participating winery. Saturday noon to 4:00 pm. Enjoy our wine and gourmet cheese pairing and receive a slider and barrel tasting (while quantities last). Live music too.
Clavo Cellars
315 South Main Street, Templeton • 805.226.0174 www.clavocellars.com • info@clavocellars Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday: Wine Club Pick Up Party and special case discounts for wine club and non-wine club members. Saturday & Sunday: Join us for chocolate and cheese pairings all weekend and meet the winemaker Neil Roberts. Come enjoy some of our new and old releases of red and white wine as well. $5/pp.
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES Clayhouse Wines
849 13th Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.238.7055 www.clayhousewines.com • info@clayhousewines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: Friday – Saturday 12 – 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Help us kick off Harvest Wine Weekend with live music Friday evening from 4 – 6 p.m. Sample harvest-inspired snacks expertly paired up with our newly released wines. We’ll be sampling new releases from our small production estate wines including our flagship Old Vine Petite Sirah, as well as a Fumé Blanc, Tempranillo blend and Petit Verdot. We’ll have freshly harvested wine grapes from our estate vineyard – correctly identify them to receive a discount off your wine purchase. Free shipping and discounts on case purchases as well as free delivery to local hotels available all weekend long!
Croad Vineyards
3550 Vinedo Robles Lane, Paso Robles • 805.226.9899 www.croadvineyards.com • wine@croadvineyards.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: Downunder Harvest Party! Grilled onions and peppers smother our kiwi burgers and sausage bangers. Live music, maori haka dancing and didgeridoo contests. $10/pp tasting and $10/pp barbecue; Complimentary/Club members. Sunday: Come on up for a Downunder Harvest party on Sunday. Tri-tip sandwiches, sausage bangers, grilled onions and peppers. $10/pp tasting and $20/pp barbecue; Complimentary/Club members.
Cypher Winery
3750 Highway 46 West, Templeton • 805.237.0055 www.cypherwinery.com • info@cypherwinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday: Help us celebrate harvest Cypher style. Join us for a winemaker dinner Friday evening. Enjoy some of the best cuisine Paso Robles has to offer paired with your favorite Cypher Wines. Call 805.237.0055 or visit www.cypherwinery.com for more info. Saturday & Sunday: The B**** is back! The much anticipated release of the one and only ZinBitch! Join us Saturday and Sunday featuring live music, food from π at Cypher Winery and special new release tastings of the 2011 ZinBitch! Tasting $10/pp.
D D’Anbino Vineyards & Cellars
710 Pine Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.227.6800 www.danbino.com • info@danbino.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday: Listen and dance to 60’s and 70’s music with Unfinished Business. Food and wine available for purchase. Show time 8 p.m. Admission $10/pp. Reservations recommended; 805.278.6700. Saturday: Come party with D’Anbino Family Band playing your favorite tunes. Prime rib dinner with decadent dessert. Wine available for purchase. Dinner 7:30 p.m. by Just Between Friends. $55/pp. Reservations required; 805.227.6800.
DAOU Vineyards
2777 Hidden Mountain Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.5460 www.daouvineyards.com • admin@daouvineyards.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: We invite you to celebrate our anniversary on top of DAOU Mountain at 2,200 feet to taste our award-winning wines and take in the spectacular views. Saturday: Enjoy newly released DAOU wines and live entertainment from 1 – 4 p.m. on our outdoor patio. Food and wine pairing Friday and Saturday from 12 – 4 p.m. Sunday: Closed to the public – Wine Club event.
GROW WILD Dark Star Cellars
2985 Anderson Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.2389 www.darkstarcellars.com • norm@darkstarcellars.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: It’s as simple as this. Do you enjoy tasting wine with the people who made it? Do you enjoy discovering wine that you can’t find at every grocery store and wine shop where you live? Do you enjoy bold, fruit forward, and balanced wines? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you must stop by. As a bonus, Mrs. Dark Star, the sweet and charming Susan, promises to keep Mr. Dark Star, the grumpy and worn out from harvest Norm, away from all visitors. He’s really not that bad, but next to sweet Susan he comes off as a caveman. Have some fun, stop by.
Denner Vineyards
5414 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.239.4287 www.dennervineyards.com • info@dennervineyards.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. By Appointment Friday – Sunday: Come and join us on our Comus Vista patio to enjoy our fall release wines. Art Kishiyama, owner of Olio Nuevo, will be at Denner on Saturday providing an educational olive oil tasting. We are open by appointment from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Derby Wine Estates
5620 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles • 805.238.6300 www.derbywineestates.com • info@derbywineestates.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: This weekend we are all about España… Spanish wines, that is. Sneak a preview at Project España – our new Iberian varietal wines! Spanish cheeses also provided. Saturday: Viva España! Enjoy Spanish Tapas paired with our Project España wines. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and relax on our lush lawn and chat with our winemaker while listening to live Spanish Guitar! $10/pp. Sunday: Wind down with Sangria Sunday at Derby. Learn how to make refreshing sangria with a secret Derby twist. Enjoy homemade Magdalenas and Spanish Tortilla (a traditional breakfast treat) before heading home!
Domaine Degher Wines
8650 Centra Road, Paso Robles • 805.296.2562 www.mojocellars.com • info@mojocellars.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday: Join us for the release of our 2010 Estate MOJO and then sample the 2006 – 2008 MOJO’s. Cheese pairs will be provided for our guests to sample. Saturday: Join us for the release of our 2010 Old School Estate. Then, sample our Gold Medal 2009 Old School Estate and our Gold Medal 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon. Grilled sausages from the barbecue, plus cheeses pairings. Sunday: Tastings and Bocce ball. Bring a picnic and party down at our two Bocce and Petanque courts. Salud!
Donatoni Winery
3225 Township Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.0620 www.donatoniwineryandvineyards.com • donatoniwinery@aol.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 12 – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Welcome to Donatoni Winery located in a little pocket of the westside. We serve Cabernet Sauvignon, Gold medal Petite Sirah, Syrah, one best of class Zinfandel and two Silver medal Zinfandels, including our Richard Sauret Zinfandel. Hank Donatoni will be telling his stories, both about his 45 years of wine making and 36 years of flying. We hope you will include us in your tour of Paso Robles. Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride!
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES Dover Canyon Winery
4520 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.237.0101 www.dovercanyon.com • dovercanyon@tcsn.net Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Join us for a gourmet cheese selection, artisanal red blends and powerhouse Zinfandels. Sip and savor while enjoying beautiful views and a relaxed country atmosphere. Saturday: Winemaker Dan Panico will be grilling it up with Old School Sausage Works. Delicious custom made sausages with lamb, pork and Dover Canyon Zinfandel! Stop on by for a scrumptious bite and cheese selection. Sunday: Open house, we will be pouring our new fall wine club releases and offering a gourmet cheese selection and other small bites.
Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery
1953 Niderer Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.4763 www.dunningvineyards.com • info@dunningwines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Taste 90-point estate wines under the oaks, and enjoy the decadent dark chocolate dessert bar! We will be pouring our limited production estate wines featuring Private Reserve Zinfandel, Cabernet, Meritage, Petite Sirah and Chardonnay. Be the first to try our new Grenache! Browse the jewelry art show! Sunday: Paso-style oak wood barbecue of mini bites, complimentary till gone! Winemakers/owners Bob and Jo-Ann Dunning invite you to enjoy all their estate wines while taking in the harvest vineyard views on the westside! No reservations required. Located just a few turns off Highway 46 West or Vineyard Drive.
E Eberle Winery
3810 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles • 805.238.9607 www.eberlewinery.com • tastingroom@eberlewinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m Friday: Harvest Wine Weekend dinner in the caves featuring Chef Tre Wilcox, Food Network. Named one of Food & Wine’s Best New Chefs. $150/pp. Saturday: Join Gary and Marcy Eberle for a barbecue at the longest continuously run family-owned winery in Paso Robles. Cave tours. Library and barrel tastings. Picnic deck and live music. Sunday: It’s the last day of a great weekend! Visit Eberle Winery for complimentary wine tasting and cave tours. Sample special wines. Enjoy the view and find out why Paso is the place to be!
Écluse Wines
1520 Kiler Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.4999 www.eclusewines.com • lock@eclusewines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Have you heard the buzz about Écluse? If not, you soon will! As the home of a San Francisco Chronicle sweepstakes-winning Best Red Wine, we invite you to join us at our small familyowned winery to enjoy our fabulous handcrafted, award-winning Rhône and Bordeaux-style wines. We’re opening up our library to showcase a few of our earlier acclaimed vintages for this special weekend – a rare treat! Come see what the buzz is about, and you may be lucky and find Steve with the wine thief offering barrel samples! No fancy barbecues or events – just great wine! Yelpers love us so – Come Savor the Wine that is truly Écluse!
GROW WILD Eos Estate Winery
2300 Airport Road, Paso Robles • 805.591.8050 www.eosvintage.com • tastingroom@eosvintage.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn and our namesake, has outdone herself this year with an amazing harvest. In celebration, we will be featuring $99 case specials. We will be pouring four brand new releases! Peruse our unique merchandise and taste our wide variety of wines from big Zinfandels to luscious sweets. Saturday & Sunday: Dust off your boots and join us for a harvest hoedown. Stein’s Catering will be firing up the red oak grill offering $12 tri-tip and pulled pork sandwiches, famous beans and slaw. Eos wine brownies for $3. Wine by the glass, live country music and horseshoes will remind you that this isn’t our first rodeo.
Epoch Estate Wines
7505 York Mountain Road, Templeton • 805.237.7575 www.epochwines.com • christina@epochwines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Come to historic York Mountain to celebrate harvest! Relax on our deck and sip our Rhône-inspired blends, while enjoying the bucolic views of golden rolling hills and cooling breezes in the Templeton Gap. Come for a taste, stay for the unparalleled experience…
f First Crush Cellars
2975 Limestone Way, Paso Robles • 805.434.2772 www.firstcrushwinemaking.com • info@firstcrushwinemaking.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Harvest vineyard tour, tasting and berry sampling with viticulturist Lowell Zelinski, Ph.D. 10 a.m. $20/pp. Register online. Tours, tasting, cheese pairings, new releases at the winery. Live music 1 – 5 p.m. Saturday: Stomp – a party you can really get into! Taste by day, grape stomp competition with prizes, live music from Fresno-based Motel Drive, barbecue and dance, 6 – 10 p.m. Wine Tasting 101 seminar 10 a.m. Sunday: Wined down with our jazzy, champagne Sunday brunch in the wine garden. Live music, great food and wine, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sunday specials. Visit website for details on all weekend events or to register.
Fratelli Perata
1595 Arbor Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.2809 www.fratelliperata.com • carol@fratelliperata.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday: The Perata Family invites you to enjoy the wines from one of Paso Robles’s oldest wineries. Our estate handcrafted wines are made to please the senses and the palate. All our wines are Italian-style, dry-farmed, unfiltered, unfined, and crafted to pair with food. Come try our Italian Charbono and Montepulciano and our Bordeaux varietals and blends. The family invites you to sample our wines while enjoying spectacular countryside views and wonderful harvest aromas. Sneak a peek at crush in progress while enjoying the finished wines. $5/pp; Complimentary/Club members. Try full bodied Italian-style!
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES Frolicking Frog Cellars
739 12th Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.466.0779 www.frolickingfrogwine.com • frolickingfrog1@earthlink.net Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 12 – 5 p.m. Friday: We all know that wine is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy and is one of the greatest enjoyments of life! Our wines are inspired, handcrafted small lots designed for the passionate. Saturday: Our Downtown Paso Robles tasting room located inside Siegels Jewelry store is open Thursday – Saturday. Our wines are garnering medals and we appreciate sharing the wines and our story with you.
g Gelfand Vineyards
5530 Dresser Ranch Place, Paso Robles • 805.239.5808 www.gelfandvineyards.com • len@gelfandvineyards.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Home of “The Big Reds”. Please visit our family boutique winery this weekend, one of only three weekends a year we are open to the public (and the last for this year). Sample our small production, award-winning wines, all produced from our estate Cabernet, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel grapes. You will be able to see just how the winemaking process takes place (and possibly participate as well, as we will be in the middle of harvest), and then taste why handcrafted wines make all the difference.
Giornata
470 Marquita Avenue, Suite A, Paso Robles • 805.434.3075 www.giornatawines.com • info@giornatawines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 12 – 5 p.m Friday – Sunday: Taste wine – inspired by Italy – crafted in California
Graveyard Vineyards
6990 Estrella Road, San Miguel • 805.467.2043 www.graveyardvineyards.com • info@graveyardvineyards.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: Thursday – Monday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Haven’t been here yet? Come visit us! Enjoy the 50-mile view of autumn colors in the vineyards from our hilltop while tasting our 90+ Point, Platinum and Gold award wines. Tombstone Red, Reserve Syrah, First Zinfandel, our estate Cabernets and fabulous deliverance-chocolate Port heaven! Picnic by our pond, shop with our favorite artisan vendors and enjoy the music! Visit the historic graveyard and come “Drink in peace”! Come as strangers, leave as friends!
GreMarK Vineyards
5325 Rancho La Loma Linda Drive, Paso Robles • 805.237.0154 www.gremarkwine.com • greg@gremarkwine.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Probably the smallest winery in the county, we produce a mere 300 cases a year. All of our grapes are estate grown and processed by the owner/winemaker. Drop by during one of the three times a year we are open to the public. Indulge your senses in our delightful handcrafted wines of intense fruit and low tannins. Do this while chatting with the winemaker, who will happily give you the skinny on it. Specializing in Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux blends, Zinfandel, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and one of the few Ports in the county made from five Portugese varietals. Special weekend discounts.
GROW WILD Grey Wolf & Barton Family Wines
2174 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles • 805.237.0771 www.greywolfcellars.com • howl@greywolfcellars.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday: Start your Harvest Wine Weekend off with a fantastic glass of the Barton or Grey Wolf fall releases. Saturday: Winemaker dinner featuring Chef Alex Martin and winemaker Joe Barton for an intimate, gourmet five-course meal paired with our new releases in our old farm house tasting room! 7 p.m. $80/ pp; $70/Club members. Sunday: Relax and enjoy your Sunday. Bring a picnic and enjoy live music on the patio. Small pairings for sale from our new kitchen!
h Halter Ranch Vineyard
8910 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.9455 www.halterranch.com • info@halterranch.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Join us in our historic 19th century barn and taste our sustainably produced Rhône and Bordeaux-style wines. Enjoy tasty bites from a local chef, olive oils from Robbins Family Farm, and tour through our new state-of-the-art winery and wine caves. Tours scheduled at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Please call 805.226.9455 to make tour reservations. $10/pp; Complementary/Club members to enjoy the festivities.
HammerSky Vineyards & Inn
7725 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.239.0930 www.hammersky.com • tastingroom@hammersky.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday: Wine Crush Cocktail Party. 4 – 8 p.m. Come crush some grapes… with your feet! Dance to live music while stomping grapes, drinking wine, and nibbling on appetizers. $45/pp; $35/Club members. Saturday: Open 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Spend the day at HammerSky soaking up the view! Boni’s Taco Truck, great wine, ping pong and other games! Bring friends, kids, or your neighbor! Tasting $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members. $10 for food. Sunday: Open 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Spend the day at HammerSky soaking up the view! Boni’s Taco Truck, great wine, ping pong and other games! Bring friends, kids, or your neighbor! Tasting $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members. $10/pp for food.
Hansen Winery
5575 El Pomar Drive, Templeton • 805.239.8412 www.hansenwines.com • hansenwines@aol.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Come join us Saturday and Sunday from 1 – 4 p.m. for our five-year vertical Cabernet Sauvignon pouring; two Double Gold Medal Cabernet Sauvignon and three Gold Medal Cabernet Sauvignon.
Harmony Cellars
3255 Harmony Valley Road, Harmony • 805.927.1625 www.harmonycellars.com • info@harmonycellars.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: 2nd Annual Harvest Wine and Pie Pairing! Dive into farm-fresh, savory and sweet pies perfectly matched with Chuck’s fruit driven wines. Sample at your leisure between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. No reservations. $10/pp; $6/Club members. Pies by Linn’s of Cambria. Sunday: Live music by Luke Byron, California comfort food by Salt & Pepper’s food truck and a glass of wine on our hilltop patio – end your weekend in perfect Harmony! Music and food 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. No reservations.
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES Hearst Ranch Winery
442 SLO San Simeon Road, San Simeon • 805.927.4100 www.hearstranchwinery.com • info@hearstranchwinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Take a scenic drive to our tasting room where unparalleled coastal views and incredible, handcrafted wines await you! To celebrate Harvest Wine Weekend, we are offering an exclusive tasting room special; purchase a case of our fabulous wine and receive a HEARST RANCH Winery jute bag. Saturday: Join us for an unforgettable Winemaker Dinner along the breathtaking coast of San Simeon; you’ll enjoy a fine dining experience behind the private Hearst gates. Each course will be impeccably paired with our award-winning wines. This private event sells out, so be sure to R.S.V.P. on our website today!
Hearthstone Vineyard & Winery
5070 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.238.2544 www.hearthstonevineyard.com • josslyn@hearthstonevineyard.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: Friday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Enjoy an afternoon with our winemaker Paul Ayers while sampling a wine and cheese pairing in the tasting room. We will be open until 7 p.m., so you do not miss out on the excitement. Saturday & Sunday: Entice your appetite sampling local lamb burgers alongside new releases of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, a Zinfandel blend, and more. There will be live music on the patio for your enjoyment.
Herman Story Winery
1227 Paso Robles Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.237.2400 www.hermanstorywines.com • thirsty@hermanstorywines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday – SUNDAY: Come check out the only Downtown full-production winery in Paso Robles. Herman Story winery will be pouring our 2011 wines out of the tasting room. There’s no view of the vineyards at this urban winery, but bring your lunch and enjoy Paso’s largest picnic table and glorious views of the 101 and Dan’s Tire.
Hidden Oak Winery
4671 South El Pomar Road, Templeton • 805.237.9315 www.hiddenoakwinery.com • mike@hiddenoakwinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday & Sunday: Located in the El Pomar area just east of Templeton, you owe it to yourselves to taste our Bordeaux, Rhônes, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel wines. Picnic tables overlook the vineyard with fantastic views. Saturday: Enjoy your harvest time at Hidden Oak where we will be serving up tri-tip and all the trimmings and our delicious wines while listening to great music.
Hoyt Family Vineyards
2015 Township Road, Paso Robles • 310.963.2345 www.hoytfamilyvineyards.com • carol@hoytfamilyvineyards.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Join us for a tasting of our award-winning wines, enjoy breathtaking views and meet the owner, winemaker, our family and friends. Fun, family friendly atmosphere paired with spectacular wine!
GROW WILD Hug Cellars
2323 Tuley Road, Suite 120, Paso Robles • 805.226.8022 www.hugcellars.com • augie@hugcellars.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: We celebrate Harvest Wine Weekend here in Paso Robles to “Give Thanks to the Gifts of the Bounty.” Stop by Hug Cellars and reap the benefits of our Harvest Wine Weekend sale, accompanied with appetizers. “Give Your Tongue A Hug”
Hunt Cellars
2875 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.1600 www.huntcellars.com • huntcellars@hotmail.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Sample our 96-Point award-winning wines; Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhône blend, and Zinfandel. Complimentary appetizers, including our famous “Zin-balls” served all weekend from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy a pulled pork slider, regular or Carolina-style, along with our amazing wines, Saturday and Sunday from 12 – 2:30 p.m. Live band Saturday from 12 – 3 p.m. Join us Saturday at 6:30 p.m. for our winemaker dinner and concert. Delight in a six-course ultimate gourmet dinner, paired with our cult wines $105/pp; $95/Club members. Visit us for wine specials and new releases and other fun events all weekend long.
j J&J Cellars
2850 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel • 805.467.2891 www.jjcellars.com • info@jjcellars.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Please join J & J Cellars as we celebrate the abundant harvest of our grapes. We will be sharing samples of new vintage varietals and pairing them with delicious appetizers. Sip, enjoy, savor.
J Dusi Wines
1401 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles • 805.226.2034 www.jdusiwines.com • janell@jdusiwines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Now open to the public! Come visit J Dusi Wines at our new tasting room location, 1401 Highway 46 West (directly across from SummerWood Winery). Since 2006, Janell Dusi has been making a variety of wines from grapes grown by the Dusi Family, who have been growing and selling grapes since 1923. J Dusi Wines is best known for the vineyard designated Dante Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel. Come visit the family, we look forward to celebrating with you on Harvest Wine Tour Weekend. J Dusi Wines… a family tradition with a new perspective… and a new tasting room!
J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
6169 Airport Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.8900 www.jlohr.com • prwinecenter@jlohr.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Join in on the fun of a Cahoots-style lobster feed. Enjoy lobster, prawns, corn on the cob, artichokes and much more! Select J. Lohr wines will be poured. Reservations required. 6:30 p.m. $85/pp; $75/Club members. Saturday: Club members and their guests receive VIP treatment in an exclusive tented area. Library wines, barrel samples, snacks and music will be available between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Complimentary, but R.S.V.P. required. Sunday: Enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, salad and dessert by Killereatz with a glass of select J. Lohr wine in a tented area. Served from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Reservations recommended. $22.50/pp; $20/ Club members.
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES Jack Creek Cellars
5265 Jack Creek Road, Templeton • 805.226.8283 www.jackcreekcellars.com • info@jackcreekcellars.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Join us at our winery and tasting room to enjoy a flight of four of our 100% estate wines each paired with an innovative bite. We will also be hosting “vineyard chats” so that guests may learn more about our growing and harvesting processes!
Jacob Toft
P.O. Box 1172, Paso Robles • 805.550.8007 www.jacobtoft.com • jacob@jacobtoft.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: By Appointment Only Friday – Sunday: Private tastings available by appointment.
Jada Vineyard & Winery
5620 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.226.4200 www.jadavineyard.com • info@jadavineyard.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: All about the wine. No raucous parties, no special fees, just the elegance of two different wine and gourmet cheese pairing flights and the amazing autumn landscape. Come taste the new fall releases!
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles • 805.591.3224 www.justinwine.com • concierge@justinwine.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Come taste our Cabernet Sauvignons and Bordeaux blends artfully paired with cheeses from local cheese maker, Central Coast Creamery. Stop by Saturday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. to meet award-winning cheese maker, Reggie Jones. Lunch available Friday - Saturday, brunch Sunday. Call for Saturday dinner reservations. Friday: Join us in celebrating the bounty of the Central Coast at our five-course JUSTIN wine paired harvest dinner hosted in our beautiful Barrel Chai and caves. Please call or visit the events section of our website for more details. Call early, this event will sell out! $150/pp; $120/Club members.
k Kaleidos
3770 Willow Creek Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.0828 www.kaleidoswine.com • admin@kaleidoswine.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Join us over the Harvest Wine Weekend for wine and cupcake pairing with Little Miss Cupcake, and Changala wine paired with Herman’s Chocolate Lab chocolate. We will have barbecue and live music both Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy our park like picnic area by the creek and enjoy the wine, food, music and maybe play a game of corn-hole.
Kenneth Volk Vineyards
2485 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles • 805.237.7896 www.volkwines.com • mechelle@volkwines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday & Sunday: Join us this weekend for the premiere of Divine Cookies! Six unique gourmet flavors of cookies paired with six varietals of wine. Come enjoy the tasting room favorite – Tannat with a fig walnut cookie. Extraordinary wine specials and new releases all weekend long. Pack up a case and receive a 20% discount, 25% for Club members. Saturday: Welcome local artist Callie Bobsin and her band! Callie was just signed by a Nashville recording company! Her distinct vocals paired with her country and pop song writing gives a fresh new sound to country music. LaGuardia’s Italian deli will be catering food off the grill as well as other delights.
GROW WILD kukkula
9515 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.0111 www.kukkulawine.com • kevin@kukkulawine.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Come celebrate the harvest at kukkula. Enjoy our Rhône-based blends with lunch from the kukkula kitchen. Try our new fall releases. Winemaker, Kevin, will lead a winery tour and barrel tasting Saturday and Sunday at noon. Don’t miss this sneak peek at the 2012 vintage!
l L’Aventure Winery
2815 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.1588 www.aventurewine.com • tastingroom@aventurewine.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Come enjoy the harvest spirit of L’Aventure at our Harvest Wine Weekend open house where we will be showing our 100% estate grown 2011 vintage. You will experience the spirit of L’Aventure first hand through our winemaker Stephan Asseo’s Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah/Petit Verdot Paso blends, Optimus and Estate Cuvée. Visit us and enjoy Paso Robles’s adventurous spirit materialized in world class, balanced red blends.
Law Estate Wines
3885 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.9200 www.lawestatewines.com • oliver@lawestatewines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: By Appointment Only Friday – Sunday: With the release of our inaugural vintage, and opening of our state of the art facility this fall, we recommend that you call ahead to check on availability for tours and appointments.
Le Vigne Winery
5115 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles • 805.227.4000 www.levignewinery.com • info@levignewinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Twilight vineyard tour and 5-course traditional Alpine dinner featuring bresaola, mushroom risotto and stuffed Karabuta pork chops. Taste Le Vigne wines among the vines guided by our winemaker at 5 p.m. $95/pp; $75/Club members. Saturday: Enjoy progressive wine and barrel tastings and food pairings. 11 a.m. $15/pp. Reception and dance – join us to celebrate this year’s harvest with Le Vigne wines, plentiful appetizers and live music at 6 p.m. $35/pp; $25/Club members. Sunday: Amerhone seminar – enjoy a discussion led by our winemaker on the history and techniques for this unique style of winemaking. Includes an opportunity to taste our Amerhone-style Sirah 1 p.m. $20/pp; $10/Club members.
Locatelli Vineyards & Winery
8585 Cross Canyons Road, San Miguel • 805.467.0067 www.locatelliwinery.com • info@locatelliwinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Join us this weekend for a Harvest Wine Weekend filled with great wine and good eats. All weekend, we’ll pour for you our new releases, current releases and maybe a library wine or two. Finger foods that complement our wines will be offered, while the beautiful scenery and the four-legged greeting party is the added bonus. We’ll see you all here – Happy Harvest!
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES Lone Madrone
5800 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.0845 www.lonemadrone.com • jackie@lonemadrone.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Grand cider tasting – Try our ciders, both original and Pirate Series. Ploughmans Lunches available to purchase all day Friday. Saturday: We once again celebrate the Master of Cuisine Escoffier with our 2nd Annual Escoffier Dinner. A huge success last year. 7 p.m. $125/pp; $115/Club members. Sunday: Join us for food and live music on our panoramic new patios, 12 – 3 p.m.
m MCV Wines
2975 Limestone Way, Paso Robles • 805.712.4647 www.mcvwines.com • info@mcvwines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: By Appointment Friday – Sunday (or chance) Friday – Sunday: Stop by and see us at Cellarmates where we’ll be pouring all weekend. If you’d like a more personal taste focused on MCV, then please call ahead and make an appointment to taste with our winemaker, or call ahead to see what we’re planning.
Midnight Cellars
2925 Anderson Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.8904 www.midnightcellars.com • info@midnightcellars.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Join us throughout the weekend to taste award-winning wines, including our estate varietals and delicious blends that show off the winemaker’s talents. We’re known for our Bordeaux varietals, but don’t stop there. There’ll be complimentary snacks and case discounts all weekend! Saturday: Live Chicago Blues and barbecue rib night! The ribs are flown in from Chicago’s legendary Carson’s and served with endless sides and verticals of Midnight wines from the library. Enjoy live blues by The Cinders from 6 – 9 p.m. out on the winery crush pad. Reservations required. $80/pp; $70/Club members.
Minassian-Young Vineyards
4045 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.7571 www.m-yv.com • info@m-yv.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: MYV is a dry-farmed vineyard located in the heart of westside Paso de Robles. Wines are produced in a consistent manner, where differences arise from variables that cannot be controlled; temperature and rainfall. This approach ensures that every vintage is true to the terroir. MYV’s focus is on Zinfandels and Rhône blends. Tasting fee $5/pp.
Mitchella Vineyard & Winery
2525 Mitchell Ranch Way, Paso Robles • 805.239.8555 www.mitchella.com • info@mitchella.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Sample our wines paired with artisan cheeses among the vines as you take part in our self-guided vineyard tour or simply relax on our patio. Finish with our extravagant Port tasting. $10/pp. Saturday: Participate in our Wine Scent Adventure from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., and learn more about appreciating the intricate scent profiles that compose a wine. Later, join us for the Grand Tasting at Windfall Farms. Sunday: We will feature a pasta bar from 1 – 3 p.m. Enjoy your pasta on the patio with a taste or glass of Mitchella wine while soaking in the views of the gently rolling hills of vines.
GROW WILD n Nadeau Family Vintners
3860 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.3574 www.nadeaufamilyvintners.com • patrice@nadeaufamilyvintners.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Looking for a low-key, relaxing environment in which to enjoy some killer red wines? Then Nadeau is the place for you! We specialize in small production, mountain-grown Zinfandels, along with austere Rhône reds. Our tasting room is also our lab, and the winery is adjacent to our crush pad, so you will really get the feel of harvest while here. Want to sit and relax during your tasting? Then take advantage of our deck overlooking the vineyard. Need a little sweetness? Enjoy some dark and raspberry-infused chocolate bites with your Zinfandel. We are small, friendly and so not stuffy. Come see for yourself!
Nicora
2945 Limestone Way, Paso Robles • 805.400.0039 www.nicorawine.com • info@nicorawine.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: By Appointment Only Friday – Sunday: Tastings available by appointment.
Niner Wine Estates
2400 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles • 805.239.2233 www.ninerwine.com • info@ninerwine.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: $10 wine and cheese tasting, live music by Matt Cross and the One Night Band on our outdoor patio with vineyard views from 1 – 4 p.m., and wood-fired pizzas from Fresh Fire Pizzas available for purchase ($10 – $14). Sunday: $10 wine and cheese tasting, live music by the Mighty Croon Dogs on our outdoor patio with vineyard views from 1 – 4 p.m., and wood-fired pizzas from Fresh Fire Pizzas available for purchase ($10 – $14).
o ONX Wines
1525 Paradise Meadow Lane, Templeton • 805.434.5607 www.onxwines.com • info@onxwines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: By Appointment Only Friday – Sunday: We are open by appointment for tastings and tours of the vineyard with our winemaker. Your experience will include a selection of our newly released 2010 blends. Please call or email in advance for an appointment.
Opolo Vineyards
7110 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.238.9593 www.opolo.com • info@opolo.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday: Opolo’s famous Harvest Festival! Join us on our hilltop for the best party in Paso Robles. Grape stomping, ethnic-folk dancing, gypsy serenades, and fabulous Opolo wine. 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. $95/pp. Saturday & Sunday: Opolo’s Harvest Festival Barbecue! Join us on our patio for a tasting and Opolo-style lunch. Whole roasted lamb, carne asada, carnitas, creamy caesar salad, and more! 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lunch $12/pp, taste $5/pp. Saturday: Opolo’s famous Harvest Festival! Join us on our hilltop for the best party in Paso Robles. Grape stomping, ethnic-folk dancing, gypsy serenades, and fabulous Opolo wine. 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. $95/pp.
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES Oso Libre Winery
7383 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.238.3378 www.osolibre.com • jeff@osolibre.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Exclusive winemaker’s dinner by Chef Jeff Scott. This will be a Wine Club only event. View the menu and R.S.V.P. at www.osolibre.com. Saturday: Enjoy Oso Libre Estate Angus oak-grilled burgers on a fresh baked Brioche bun with cave-aged Gruyere, Azúcar caramelized onions, whole grain mustard aioli and organic field greens. $10/pp, 12 – 3 p.m.
p Parrish Family Vineyard
1220 Park Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.286.4028 www.parrishfamilyvineyard.com • info@parrishfamilyvineyard.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: Friday – Saturday 1 – 7 p.m., Sunday 1 – 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday: Visit us for a chance to try our limited 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon along with a chocolate pairing! Cheese pairings will also be available for our full wine flight.
PasoPort Wine Company Inc.
95 Booker Road, Templeton • 805.239.2229 www.pasoportwine.com • info@pasoportwine.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: If you haven’t visited us this fall, be sure to stop by and see our new distillery! While you’re here, pick up a bottle or two of our fall release of Tawny, Angelica and our Christmas blend Port, Noel. All three are limited and sure to be sold out before the holidays. Club member discounts and more! Saturday & Sunday: On Saturday, join us between 12 – 3 p.m. for gourmet pizzas prepared on the grill and paired perfectly with our wines and Ports! Pizzas $5/pp. On Sunday, stop by between 12 – 4 p.m. and see what’s cooking on the grill. We’ll have appetizers paired with our wines and Ports.
Peachy Canyon Winery
1480 North Bethel Road, Templeton • 805.239.1918 www.peachycanyon.com • tastingroom@peachycanyon.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Come celebrate harvest with us! We’ll be unveiling our pre-release wines for the festival, so stop in and try the whole lineup. Enjoy barrel samples all weekend, and get a sneak peek at what we’re coming up with next! Spend some time with us, and relax on the lawn with a glass of your favorite Peachy wine. Saturday: Visit the Old Schoolhouse tasting room for an afternoon of barrel tasting and live music by Burning James and the Funky Flames from 1 – 4 p.m. Grab lunch from the local food truck Fundaro’s Foodstream before heading out to the lawn for a picnic! $15/pp includes tasting, music and barrel samples.
Pear Valley Vineyard & Winery
4900 Union Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.2861 www.pearvalley.com • info@pearvalley.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Take a drive down Union Road and visit our beautiful tasting room for a complimentary tasting of our estate wines. Enjoy our extensive patio area while taking in the vineyard views. Case specials will be offered throughout the weekend. Saturday & Sunday: Join us for the Sip & Slider event from 1 – 4 p.m. in our tasting room. Sip on our estate wine, and enjoy a tasty pulled pork slider as a pairing. Complimentary tastings and appetizers.
GROW WILD Penman Springs Vineyard
1985 Penman Springs Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.7959 www.penmanspsrings.com • penmanssprings@gmail.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Come home to celebrate our harvest at Penman Springs Vineyard. Taste the art of our new releases and choose which one will top the charts this season! We join the Union Road Wine Trail wineries in featuring Sip & Sliders Saturday and Sunday afternoons. As a special treat, Julien is again making his homemade beers. Complimentary for Pen Pals and $5 donation to the North Country Animal Shelter for newcomers. Saturday evening, enjoy the Backroads Wineries event at Windfall Farms. $45/pp.
Per Cazo Cellars
5325 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.227.6585 www.percazocellars.com • lteckman@percazocellars.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Come experience our award-winning, handcrafted wine while relaxing under the oaks that grace the creekside property. Usually only available by appointment, we will keep the gates open all weekend. Enjoy an array of expertly paired bites. There is never a tasting fee, just great wine and fun.
Pianetta Winery
829 13th Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.226.4005 www.pianettawinery.com • info@pianettawinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday 12 – 6 p.m. Saturday: Join us in the tasting room for some new releases and specials. In the evening, enjoy a traditional family-style dinner at our estate vineyard in San Miguel, paired of course with our Pianetta wines. Sunday: Enjoy cupcake and wine pairing in our Downtown tasting room. Don’t think wine tasting can get much better? Try adding some delectable gourmet cup cakes! $10/pp for cupcakes and tasting. Friday – Sunday: Make sure to stop by the tasting room and taste some of our newest releases and say hello to your friendly wine pourer! We look forward to seeing you there!
Pipestone Vineyards
2040 Niderer Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.6385 www.pipestonevineyards.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Come taste our full-bodied Rhône-style estate wines: Viognier, Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Rhône-style blends and Zinfandel! We are a small family-run winery nestled in our secluded valley in the coastal ranges west of Paso Robles. Sustainable farming with draft horses! Green award-winner! Managed according to the ancient principles of Feng Shui. Saturday, join us at the Far Out Wineries Best of the West seminar at 10 a.m. Details and tickets at www.faroutwineries.com. $55/pp. Sunday, pizza will be going at our wood-fired outdoor oven. Come have pizza and buy wine! Special discount offered.
Pomar Junction Vineyard & Winery
5036 South El Pomar Road, Templeton • 805.238.9940 www.pomarjunction.com • info@pomarjunction.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Kick off your Harvest Wine Weekend with our famous Train Wreck Friday! A band will play ’til the sun sets! Barbecue available for purchase. 5:30 p.m. – sunset, $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members. Saturday: Sommelier Mark William Stern and head winemaker Jim Shumate will be doing winery tours. Some barbecue will be available all day, and please join us that evening at the Back Roads event at Windfall Farms. Sunday: Join us for our Harvest Wine Weekend prime rib brunch to celebrate the harvest season! Make your reservations today, as space is limited. 805.238.9940. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. $55/pp; $45/Club members.
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES Proulx
5424 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.226.2800 www.proulxwines.com • genoa@proulxwines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Join Kevin and Genoa Riley as they celebrate the 2013 harvest. Enjoy handcrafted wines, along with small bites throughout the day. Tasting $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members.
r Ranchita Canyon Vineyard
3439 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel • 805.467.9448 www.ranchitacanyonvineyard.com • bill@ranchitacanyonvineyard.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Stop by and meet Teresa and Bill Hinrichs, who will be pouring their handcrafted estate wines. Enjoy beautiful views while sampling our popular Old Vine Zinfandel, “Thiz-iz-it” Zinfandel, and Old Vine Petite Sirah, along with Bordeaux varietals, unique blends like Smooth Operator, a wonderful Pinot Grigio, and our Dark Secret Port! Harvest will be in full swing, and it is a great time to visit. Maybe you can taste some fresh “grape” juice, help punch down fermenting wine, or help with other winemaking. We plan to have the barbecue going from 12 – 3 p.m., so you can picnic on our patio. Special wine sales all weekend.
Rangeland Wines
10425 Klau Mine Road, Paso Robles • 805.674.9232 www.rangelandwines.com • laird@adelaidasprings.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Come celebrate harvest with us out at the ranch. We will be previewing samples of our unreleased 2011 Rangeland wines, along with freshly fermented samples from our 2013 vintage. Find out more about our diverse ranch where we grow grapes, raise honeybees, grass-fed beef and sheep. Join our Wine Club or Beef Club and receive a 20% discount on all ranch products.
Rasmussen Vineyard & Winery
100 Harvest Ridge Way, Paso Robles • 805.550.1655 www.facebook.com/pages/Rasmussen-Vineyards-Winery • niles@rasmussenvineyards.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Drop by our new tasting room, meet the family (including the winemaker) and enjoy some wonderful estate Syrah vintages. We’ll also be pouring some of our delicious estate Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. We are happy to offer our wines with no tasting fee. The Rasmussen family has been growing fruit for the Paso Robles wine industry for 17 years. Now, we have our own small winery and tasting room! We are pleased and excited to share our vineyard and our wines with you on this special weekend.
Record Family Wines
2105 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel • 619.818.8796 www.recordfamilywines.com • info@recordfamilywines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: Join the family for an open house! Celebrate harvest by going on a vineyard tour of our 105-acre estate vineyard. Enjoy limited production wines along with a selection of tasty treats. Open Saturday only.
GROW WILD Red Soles Winery
3230 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.9898 www.redsoleswinery.com • info@redsoleswinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Visit Red Soles Winery’s tasting room that doubles as our winery and distillery, and experience all that harvest has to offer. We take “estate” to the extreme here; our grapes are grown, fermented, aged and bottled right on our property. Come in, taste the fruits of our labor, and enjoy a selection of whites, reds and dessert wines, plus catch a peek of our gorgeous still. You won’t find us in stores, so come out and taste with us! $10/pp includes wine paired with gourmet cheeses, a tri-tip slider to nibble while you browse our local art boutique and sample local olive oil out on the lawn.
Riverstar Vineyards
7450 Estrella Road, San Miguel • 805.467.0086 www.riverstarvineyards.com • greatwines@riverstarvineyards.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday & Sunday: Sample Riverstar’s popular blends, Affinity, Eclipse and Sunset Red. Ed will get the wine thief and let you sample from the barrels as he fills you in on his 2012 vintages. Relax and check out our case specials priced for you to stock up and enjoy. No tasting fees all weekend! Saturday: Harvest at Riverstar will include grape stomping and wine blending. Food and wine will be available for purchase. Listen to the sounds of live music. Blending classes include a bottle of your blend for $20. Limit 15 people each class. Check our website for more details.
RN Estate Vineyard & Winery
7986 North River Road, Paso Robles • 805.610.9802 www.rnestate.com • rnicolas@rnestate.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: By Appointment Only Friday – Sunday: Share a former restaurateur’s dream of creating an exceptional food friendly wine. We specialize in red Bordeaux-style blends grown on our hilltop estate and Pinot Noir grown in cooler areas. Our limited production allows us to meticulously handcraft premium boutique wines. Private tastings available by appointment.
Robert Hall Winery
3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.1616 www.roberthallwinery.com • info@roberthallwinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday: Meet Texas legend, Scott Roberts, of The Salt Lick Restaurant in Texas. He will be signing copies of his cookbook featuring mouthwatering barbecue recipes and offering tasty bites hot off the grill. 1 – 4 p.m. Saturday: Join us for a Texas feast created by guest chef Scott Roberts of the famous Salt Lick Restaurant. Louie Ortega and the Rio Salinas band will entertain guests. 7 – 10 p.m. $95/pp; $76/Club members (includes wine). Sunday: Reserve your spot for our annual Port and cigar event. We’ll be serving a vertical flight of our award-winning Port, a cigar and gourmet food pairing box. 1 – 4 p.m. $25/pp; Complimentary/Club members.
Rockin’ R Winery
8500 Union Road, Paso Robles • 805.835.8529 www.rockinrwinery.com • rockinrwinery@att.net Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Enjoy Harvest Wine Weekend by Rockin’ into R-boutique lil’ irreverent family winery! Enjoy tasty antipasti with all of R-latest award-winning Super-Roblan wine releases (Yes, Europa, Revolution, Sweet Emotion, Pink! and more). Hey Lucy, join in on the fun with R-grape Stomp4Arts, and help us raise money for the local arts - all Saturday and Sunday! Awesome and unique wines, food, fun, music, singing, dancing, laughter, and a rockin’ great time for all. Open Friday – Monday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES Rocky Creek Cellars
8687 Apple Road, Highway 46 West, Templeton • 805.238.1919 www.rockycreekcellars.com • tasting@rockycreekcellars.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: RCC will be hand picking red wines to celebrate the spectacular harvest of 2013. Our winemaking practices produce soft, smooth, long-aged single varietal red wines. Grab a slice of homemade gourmet pizza, and enjoy the live music all weekend. Relax in our uniquely rustic tasting room, or take a seat outside in our picnic area. Case specials all weekend with discounts up to 50% off. Also, check out some of our winemaking equipment that helps us turn grapes into wine. $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members.
Rotta Winery
250 Winery Road, Templeton • 805.237.0510 www.rottawinery.com • info@rottawinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Come celebrate the harvest at the historic Rotta Winery, enjoy tasting our award-winning wines, including Old Vine Zinfandel, Cabernet and Black Monukka, also known as crème brulee in a bottle! Take your turn stomping grapes the old fashioned way! Enjoy music and fire-roasted pizza on the patio from 1 – 4 p.m.
Roxo Port Cellars
6996 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.1600 www.roxocellars.com • kim@roxocellars.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Come and visit our Westside Paso Tasting Room to experience ultra premium Portstyle wines. Enjoy a flight paired with elegant chocolates. Bring a picnic and relax with views of our pond and walnut orchards. Learn about Método Português with Roxo’s fruit forward, balanced Port wines.
s San Antonio Winery
2610 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles • 805.226.2600 www.sanantoniowinery.com • pasorobles@sanantoniowinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday – Sunday: There is always something going on at San Antonio Winery! New releases, food samples, barbecue and music. We’ll be celebrating Harvest Wine Weekend with some great wine specials and lots of fun all weekend. Come and sample our huge selection of wine!
San Marcos Creek Vineyard
7750 Highway 101, Paso Robles • 805.467.9260 www.sanmarcoscreek.com • info@sanmarcoscreek.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Fall is the best time of year to visit the vineyards, and we have a great weekend of wine, food, music and fun planned for you! Escape the crowds and visit the only Paso Robles winery located directly on historic Highway 101, just five miles north of town. Join us for barrel samples on the patio, case specials, new releases, music, food and fun all weekend long. Visit our website to get the details. www.sanmarcoscreek.com. See you all in October, and remember – “Drink Local”!
Sarzotti Winery
180 Bella Ranch Road, Templeton • 805.226.2022 www.sarzottiwinery.com • sarzottiwinery@att.net Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Kick off Harvest Wine Weekend with a visit Friday to Sarzotti Winery, all day cheese and wine pairing. Saturday & Sunday: Join us Saturday and Sunday for our famous barbecue prepared by the Sarzotti Family, music, and our delicious wines. Barbecue $7/pp; Complimentary/Club members. Come spend the day with us and see the love and passion we have for our small family-operated winery. East El Pomar to Bella Ranch Road.
GROW WILD Sculpterra Winery & Sculpture Garden
5015 Linne Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.8881 www.sculpterra.com • sculpterrawinery@gmail.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Join us on Friday to kick off Harvest Wine Weekend with wine by the glass in the garden. Saturday from 12 – 4 p.m., live music by Mariachi Mexicanisimo and authentic Mexican cuisine. $25/pp; $15/Club members. Please R.S.V.P., as this event is sure to sell out. On Sunday, we continue the party with live music from 1 – 4 p.m. with our weekly Songwriters at Play series hosted by Steve Key. All weekend long, enjoy a variety of art mediums, including iron work by master blacksmith, Robert Bentley, our rotating artist series, and tour our sculpture garden of magnificent bronze and granite.
Sextant Wines
2324 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles • 805.542.0133 www.sextantwines.com • concierge@sextantwines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Join owners Nancy and Craig and winemaker Steve Martell for the 4th Annual Lobster Boil at our Paso Robles estate winery. Unbelievable night! Sells out annually. 7 p.m. $95/pp; $85/Club members. Saturday: Feeling festive? So are we! Grab your sombreros and join us for complimentary authentic Carne Asada tacos and killer red and white ZINgria. Saturday in our tasting room on Highway 46 West. Tasting $13/pp. Sunday: You scream, I scream, we all scream for Sextant sexy sundaes! Finish this harvest with complimentary Sextant wine ice cream sundaes, topped with decadent Zinfandel reduction sauces. Tasting $13/pp.
Shadow Run Vineyard and Winery
2720 La Panza Road, Creston • 805.227.0554 www.shadowrunvineyards.com • wine@shadowrunvineyards.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Drive 15 minutes from Paso and you are in the beautiful countryside of Creston. Visit our 150-acre ranch and vineyard producing award-winning Syrah, Petite Sirah, Malbec and Viognier. Sample delicate white wines, taste rich, intriguing reds. Join us for barrel tasting, hors d’oeuvres and new releases. Saturday: Bring a picnic on Saturday, sip a glass of wine under the oak trees and enjoy live music. Join us for barrel tasting, a tour of the winery, wine and cheese pairings. The Shadow Run experience: informal, memorable. Find Shadow Run on the Creston Wine Trail.
Shale Oak Winery
3235 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.4800 www.shaleoakwinery.com • info@shaleoakwinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: Friday 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m., Saturday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: We’ll be celebrating all weekend long, with discounts on select wines! We’re staying open late on Friday to kick things off, come visit with us until 7:30 p.m. $10/pp; Complimentary/ Club members. Saturday, we are pleased to present our family-style Fall Bounty Winemaker Dinner, and Sunday we’ll have live music – sit and relax on the patio from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Our newly updated VIP area will be open all weekend, call ahead to make a reservation. Visit our website or call for more information on any of these events. Follow us on Facebook for updated details.
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES Silver Horse Winery
2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel • 805.467.9463 www.silverhorse.com • steve@silverhorse.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: Thursday – Monday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Come try all of our Best of Class and Gold Medal wines this Harvest Wine Weekend. Join us Friday afternoon for grape stomping, dancing, delicious food, and great wines. Throughout the entire weekend, our winemaker will be pulling out library, new release and small lot wines. Most of these wines are for “club members only”, but this weekend you all will get a chance to try some of the best wines on the Central Coast. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to seeing our old friends and making some new. Cheers!!
Stacked Stone Cellars
1525 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.7872 www.stackedstone.com • tom@stackedstone.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Join us for big wines and fun times as we party under the ancient oaks on our grass courtyard. Wine tasting and barbecue sandwiches for $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members. We are pet friendly. Saturday: Stop by for live music, barbecue, rock solid wines and good times. Enjoy the comfortable setting of the courtyard. Tasting and barbecue $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members. We will be barrel tasting also. Sunday: Relax under the oaks, listen to live music, sip on some big lush red wines. Wine tasting and barbecue $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members. Bring your dog, it’s OK. Wine by the glass and bottle, water, beer, soda will be available.
Starr Ranch Vineyards and Winery
9320 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.0144 www.starr-ranch.com • judy@starr-ranch.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Want to experience the energy and anticipation of harvest? Want to see handcrafted wines made from estate fruit in process, taste eloquent expressions of ultra-small lot wines reflecting the nature and nurture of a premier westside vineyard, experience seasonal drama pulsing in open top ferments? Maybe you want to picnic on a shady lawn in friendly winery ambiance? All this, as well as personable and knowledgeable winemakers and owners, who will personally taste you through the wines. Enjoy complimentary food pairings carefully designed to harmonize with our exceptional wine.
Steinbeck Vineyards & Winery
5940 Union Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.1854 www.steinbeckwines.com • cindy@steinbeckwines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Passion for the present and future means we serve our guests handcrafted, small lot wines in our rustic tasting room surrounded by vineyards and farm equipment. We proudly display our seven-generation history, providing an environment for meaningful stories, which pair beautifully with our wines. Saturday & Sunday: 12 – 2 p.m., Howie and Bev Steinbeck and family will be going all out to provide our guests the famous Steinbeck tri-tip, venison sausage and home grown garden veggies prepared to perfection. The perfect complement to our Steinbeck wines!
GROW WILD Still Waters Vineyards
2750 Old Grove Lane, Paso Robles • 805.237.9231 www.stillwatersvineyards.com • winery@stillwatersvineyards.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: Thursday – Monday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Come for the wine, stay for the amazing views. Start your weekend off right at one of the most beautiful vineyards in Paso. New releases and case specials all weekend. Tours available upon request! Saturday: Wine and olive oil tasting all day, and join us Saturday night at Windfall Farms for the 2nd Annual Taste of the Backroads. 16 wineries pouring, great food, music and fun. Check our website for tickets and more information. Sunday: Don’t you dare miss our final Picture Perfect Sunday concert of the year. Judy Philbin and Adam Levine in the olive grove starting at 1 p.m. Barbecue, great wine specials all weekend. Best way to end your stay!
SummerWood Winery 2175 Arbor Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.1365 www.summerwoodwine.com • info@summerwoodwine.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday: Happy hour and live music on the SummerWood Winery patio, 5 – 8 p.m. Enjoy SummerWood wines, artisan flatbread pizza and light bites from our deli case as you celebrate the harvest season! Saturday: “Sentio Under the Stars” wine dinner on the SummerWood Inn patio. Hosted by Winemaker Mauricio Marchant, the five-course menu prepared by Executive Chef Kelly Wangard is paired with new, current and library releases of our Sentio wine. $110/pp. Advance reservations: 805.227.1365 X 11.
t Tablas Creek Vineyard 9339 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.1231 www.tablascreek.com • lcross@tablascreek.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tours at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday: Kick off the festival with Tablas Creek on Friday 10/18 at the Cass House Inn for a five-course, five-wine dinner. Limited to 32 seats. $140/pp. Call Cass House at 805.995.3669 for reservations. Friday – Sunday: Celebrate the new 2011 Esprit de Tablas all weekend! On Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., your tasting will be paired with tastes by Chef Jacob Lovejoy and live music entertainment. Free with tasting.
Tackitt Family Vineyards 6640 Von Dollen Road, San Miguel • 805.467.9490 www.tackittfamilyvineyards.com • leon@tackittfamilyvineyards.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: We welcome you to come visit Tackitt Family Vineyards on the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail. We will be pouring our handcrafted, small lot wines with hor d’oeuvres and select barrel samples.
Terry Hoage Vineyards
870 Arbor Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.2083 www.terryhoagevineyards.com • info@terryhoagevineyards.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday – Sunday: This is our favorite time of the year, the weather cools down and activity in the vineyard and in the winery heat up. Expect to see ripe fruit, the smell of fermentations and maybe even witness a punch down during your visit. In addition to tasting our current line-up of Rhône-style wines, we will be pouring a few pre-releases as well. Find out why Robert Parker has said, “This is the kind of wine the Central Coast should be producing more.” Tasting fee $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members. Disclaimer: Terry Hoage Vineyards is not affiliated with Hogue wines® or The Hogue Cellars®.
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES Thacher Winery
8355 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.237.0087 www.thacherwinery.com • michelle@thacherwinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: Thursday – Monday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Please join Thacher at the Kentucky Ranch as we share with you our Zinfandel and Rhône varietal wines. We will have the newly released 2011 vintage to share with you, and you will be able to see the 2013 harvest first hand. You might even be put to work!
The Farm Winery
10920 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles • 805.400.3276 www.thefarmwinery.com • info@thefarmwinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: The Farm Winery has no tasting room and we rarely pour. This weekend will debut our 2010 vintage (including Cardinal) – three years in the making since harvest. Sharing at 8355 Vineyard Drive (Thacher Winery).
Tobin James Cellars
8950 Union Road (Nine miles east of 101 at Highway 46 East), Paso Robles • 805.239.2204 www.tobinjames.com • info@tobinjames.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m – 6 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Tobin James... It’s all true! Start your weekend here! All weekend long, we celebrate harvest 2013 with an amazing array of our special reserve wines! Come taste our rarest, finest wines that are only available in our tasting room! Cabernets, Zinfandels, Syrahs, blends, and more! Friday, Chef Marc will be pairing our wines with tasty appetizers. All complimentary. Saturday and Sunday, Chef Marc creates wood-fired pizza sliders 1 - 5 p.m.! It’s the 2nd Annual Union Road Wineries Sip and Sliders event. Tobin James will proudly match your donations for pizza to the very worthy Wounded Hero’s Program of Bakersfield.
Treana and Hope Family Wines
1585 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.4112 www.hopefamilywines.com • tastingroom@hfwines.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday: Bacon and wine! It’s back and better than ever. Join us as we celebrate one of our favorite foods – bacon. Today, we won’t be counting calories as we pair our wine with artisanal bacon and charcuterie from the finest producers in the world. Plan to come by and see just how decadent life can be.
Turley Wine Cellars 2900 Vineyard Drive, Templeton • 805.434.1030 www.turleywinecellars.com • tasting@turleywinecellars.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Please join us as we celebrate the bountiful harvest of 2013 from some of the most historic Zinfandel and Petite Syrah vineyards in Paso Robles, with vines ranging in age from 70 – 120-years-old. We look forward to seeing you!
Turtle Rock
1140 Pine Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.237.0799 www.westbergwine.com • turtlerockvineyards@gmail.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 1 – 6 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Please join us Friday – Sunday of Harvest Wine Weekend at our new tasting room, Paso Underground. Mingle with your friends inside, or relax and enjoy some wine on our outside patio. Come and try the newest edition to our Turtle Rock family, a 50% Syrah/50% Mourvèdre blend. It’s going to be a great weekend and can’t wait to see you there! Tasting fee $10/pp.
GROW WILD v Venteux Vineyards
1795 Las Tablas Road, Templeton • 805.369.0127 www.venteuxvineyards.com • info@venteuxvineyards.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Come to Venteux, and celebrate the harvest with us! Taste our Rhône varietals, intriguing blends, and Paso Robles Cabernet. On Saturday, we will feature live music by Martin Paris from 1 – 4 p.m., along with grilled lamb skewers and Mediterranean bites. Relax on our beautiful property, and enjoy this weekend with our family and fantastic staff! $10/pp, waived with bottle purchase; Complimentary/Club members.
Veris Cellars – Home of JanKris, Ben Hogan & Nova Vita Wines
1266 North Bethel Road, Templeton • 805.434.0319 www.veriscellars.com • info@veriscellars.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Join us all weekend long for complimentary wine and cheese pairings featuring gourmet selections from Vivant Fine Cheese, barrel tasting, new releases, food sampling and more! Saturday: Join us from 1 – 5 p.m. for a free barbecue featuring tri-tip sliders, our very own Inastorm baked beans and salad, live music, and complimentary wine flights! Sunday: Finish out Harvest Wine Weekend with a picnic hideaway in the vines! Customize your picnic basket with delicious fare, and choose from one of eight serene picnic sites, hidden among our estate vineyard.
Victor Hugo Winery
2850 El Pomar Drive, Templeton • 805.434.1128 www.victorhugowinery.com • sales@victorhugowinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Harvest festival open house all weekend! Taste, smell, enjoy fermenting wines in our barrel room. Experience various aspects of harvest from our award-winning estate vineyard. Check the brix, barrel sample and taste our new releases. Relax among the vines and oaks. Exclusive library tasting available for club members, email the winery for more information.
Villa San-Juliette Winery
6385 Cross Canyons Road, San Miguel • 805.467.0014 www.villasanjuliette.com • info@villasanjuliette.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: Villa San-Juliette is putting on the Ritz! Join us for a roaring-20’s-themed speakeasy soiree and dinner. Break out those feather boas, gangster hats and flapper dresses. We’ll dress to the nines in our jazziest prohibition-inspired attire and throw dice at casino tables, all while swinging to the sounds of the big bands. The evening’s entertainment and delicious sit-down dinner is sure to hit on all sixes. Don’t be a lollygagger, because this juice joint is absolutely going to get hot! Visit www.villasanjuliette.com for tickets and information. 6 p.m. $135/pp; $115/Club members.
Villicana Winery
2725 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.9456 www.villicanawinery.com • monica@villicanawinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: New release wines, handcrafted spirits, and tapas! Experience the harvest with us, as our tasting room is nestled in our working winery/distillery. We are releasing three of our most popular wines; Merlot, Mourvèdre and Syrah and highlighting our current releases. Villicana Winery is home to Paso Robles’s first craft distillery, Re:Find Distillery. Come learn, see and taste how we craft top-shelf vodka and gin from our (and eight other Paso Wineries) prized free-run juice in our German copper still.
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PARTICIPATING WINERIES Vina Robles Winery
3700 Mill Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.4812 www.vinarobles.com • info@vinarobles.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday: Dive into harvest with the Vina Robles family. Get a feet-on harvest experience as you stomp your own grapes and then imprint your feet on a commemorative t-shirt. Your labors will be rewarded with a festive dinner prepared by our winery chef, accompanied by live music. $80/pp; $70/Club members. Saturday: Celebrate our 7th Annual Swiss Days, as we take you on a culinary trip through Switzerland. Stroll among the market stands in our courtyard, each serving a traditional Swiss dish. The afternoon will be complemented by Vina Robles estate wines and live music. 1 – 4 p.m. $25/pp; $20/Club members.
Vines on the Marycrest
5076 Mustard Creek Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.0378 www.vinesonthemarycrest.com • jennifer@vinesonthemarycrest.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Taste our current release, pre-release and library wines. Featuring case discounts and half case discounts all weekend long. Come help Victor in the cellar and experience VOTM’s brand of artisan wine making. Saturday: Harvest dinner party and concert. Limited to 60 guests, this intimate concert will showcase a very special guest. Tickets for two include dinner, music and wine. $120/two guests; $100/two guests for In Crowd. Sunday: While tasting through our delicious wines, you will have a chance to peruse our mid-century art and pottery collection. Find a special piece to take home to commemorate Harvest Wine Weekend 2013.
Vista Del Rey Vineyards
7340 Drake Road, Paso Robles • 805.467.2138 www.vdrvineyards.com • kingzin@tcsn.net Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5p.m. Friday – Sunday: All weekend, join Vino Magazine’s rock star winemaker Dave King as he pours three vintages of Zinfandel, 2011 Barbera, the first ever, highly acclaimed, 2010 Zin-bera and Barbera dessert wine, Port-style. Artisan private label condiments and specialty cheese trays are offered. Also featured are 36 Degrees olive oil tasting, Smokey Jim’s BBQ chips and barrel products, local art and our dry-farmed pistachios and walnuts. Sunday, join us for a complimentary mixed grill, while enjoying the melodic sounds of J Street Slim. Enjoy our commanding view of the Santa Luicia Mountains from our shaded picnic area.
w Whalebone Winery
8325 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.239.9020 www.whalebonevineyard.com • jan@whalebonevineyard.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: Saturday and Sunday, we’ll be serving our complimentary tri-tip sliders. Donations to our local food bank are much appreciated. Out of the Blue, an acoustic duo will be entertaining our crowd from 1 – 4 p.m. Saturday. Come and share great food, great wine, and join our family fun!
GROW WILD Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards
1437 Wild Horse Winery Court, Templeton • 805.788.6310 www.wildhorsewinery.com • leslie.churchill@wildhorsewinery.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: Come meet Floyd (our llama) and join us for winery tours and barrel samples at 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Wine specials and one cent shipping all weekend. Saturday: Harvest time with pumpkin turkey chili, pumpkin pie and a pumpkin carving contest! Bring your carving skills and best ideas to see if you can bring home the top prize! Tours at 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday: Tours and barrel samples at 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Join us for a twilight picnic concert with legendary country singer Lacy J. Dalton. Tickets available pre-sale for $20 or $25 at the door. Call for details 805.788.6315.
Windward Vineyard
1380 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.2565 www.windwardvineyard.com • anna@windwardvineyard.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m Friday – Sunday: Exclusively Pinot Noir! Join us for a vertical tasting of four vintages of our Estate Pinot Noir paired with artisan cheeses. Take advantage of case specials on your favorites: 30% for Club members, 20% all guests. Meet Marc, our “Rockstar Winemaker” and taste the 2012 Pinot Noir from barrel. Spend your afternoon in our picturesque Lath House overlooking the vineyard, playing bocce ball while enjoying our Burgundian-style Pinot Noir and selections from our petit café menu including artisan cheeses, charcuterie and locally produced culinary delights. Local artist showcase Friday – Sunday.
z Zenaida Cellars
1550 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles • 805.227.0382 www.zenaidacellars.com • info@zenaidacellars.com Harvest Wine Weekend Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Sunday: Experience our great estate wines and tour the vineyard and winery with one of our friendly staff members. New releases and wine specials offered all weekend long. Saturday: Stop by and eat like a winemaker! Enjoy authentic German bratwurst by The Brat Stop food truck, along with a sampling of our great wines. Food served 12 – 3:30 p.m. Two eat free with ZC Crew Membership, otherwise $10/pp.
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VISITOR INFORMATION COLLECTIVE TASTING ROOMS Paso Underground
1140 Pine Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.237.0799 www.pasounderground.com • info@pasounderground.com Harvest Wine Weekend: Deep in the hills of westside Paso, there is a group of winemakers crafting small lots of critically acclaimed wines that rarely reach the public eye before being sold out. Now four of Paso’s most lauded, up-and-coming winemakers have joined together to form the collective tasting room, Paso Underground. Join the winemakers at their “garage” space in Downtown Paso Robles to taste wines from Aaron, Clos Solene, Edmond August and Turtle Rock Vineyards. Each winemaker produces less than 500 cases each year, utilizing fruit from the very best vineyards in Paso Robles. Open by appointment and on select weekends until sold out.
BED & BREAKFASTS, INNS AND GUEST COTTAGES Belvino Viaggio Tuscan Retreat Bed & Breakfast
1985 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.8895 www.belvinoviaggio.com • lois@belvinoviaggio.com
Canyon Villa Bed & Breakfast
1455 Kiler Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.3362 www.thecanyonvilla.com • stay@thecanyonvilla.com
Carriage Vineyards Bed & Breakfast
4337 South El Pomar Drive, Templeton • 805.227.6807 www.carriagevineyards.com • stay@carriagevineyards.com
Comus House at Denner Vineyards
2885 Willow Creek Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.4287 www.dennervineyards.com/Comus-House • info@dennervineyards.com
Creekside Bed & Breakfast
5325 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.227.6585 www.thecreeksidebb.com • lteckman@percazocellars.com
Croad Inn
3540 Vinedo Robles Lane, Paso Robles • 805.226.9899 www.croadvineyards.com • wine@croadvineyards.com
Orchard Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast
5415 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.239.9680 www.orchardhillbb.com • orchardhillfarm@aol.com
SummerWood Inn
2175 Arbor Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.1111 www.summerwoodwine.com • reservations@summerwoodwine.com
The Inn at Opolo
7110 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.238.9593 www.theinnatopolo.com • sales@opolo.com
GROW WILD Winemakers Porch Bed & Breakfast
4665 Linne Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.2168 www.francesjamesvineyard.com • winemakersporch@gmail.com
Hotels & Motels Best Western PLUS Colony Inn
3600 El Camino Real, Atascadero • 805.466.4449 www.atascaderobestwestern.com • bwatascadero.sales@lotusmgmtinc.com
Cambria Shores Inn
6276 Moonstone Beach Drive, Cambria • 805.927.8644 www.cambriashores.com • info@cambriashores.com
Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa
2727 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach • 805.773.4300 www.thedolphinbay.com • info@thedolphinbay.com.
El Colibri Boutique Hotel & Spa
5620 Moonstone Beach Drive, Cambria • 805.924.3003 www.elcolibrihotel.com • info@elcolibrihotel.com
La Bellasera Hotel & Suites
206 Alexa Court, Paso Robles • 805.238.2834 www.labellasera.com • gm@labellasera.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites
2615 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles • 805.239.3004 www.832.lq.com • lq0832gm@laquinta.com
Paso Robles Inn and Steakhouse
1103 Spring Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.238.2660 www.pasoroblesinn.com • info@pasoroblesinn.com Harvest Wine Weekend: Located in downtown Paso Robles across from the City Park, the historic Paso Robles Inn is in the heart of Paso Robles wine country. Enjoy the inn’s deluxe spa room with natural thermal artesian waters and experience a culinary delight at our award-winning steakhouse. A select number of dog-friendly rooms are available.
The Oaks Hotel & Suites
3000 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles • 805.237.8700 www.pasooaks.com • sales@pasooaks.com
Vacation Rentals Paso Robles Vacation Rentals
P.O. Box 4129, Paso Robles • 805.423.9174 www.pasoroblesvacationrentals.com • info@pasoroblesvacationrentals.com Harvest Wine Weekend: Over 50 luxury homes, Downtown cottages and loft apartments. Large groups or romantic couple? Gourmet kitchens, barbecue, pools, gardens, hot tub, vineyards or views? You decide. Each is a unique spot to make your wine memories. Call our reservationist for personal guidance or book online. We would love to accomodate you!
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VISITOR INFORMATION Olive Oil Producers Olivas de Oro Olive Company
4625 La Panza Road, Creston • 805.227.4223 www.olivasdeoro.com • marti@olivasdeoro.com Harvest Wine Weekend: We’re a family-owned producer of award-winning, estate grown organic olive oils. Drive through our century-old orchard to our tasting room and mill. Sample our olive oils, vinegars, and specialty farm products. Take home some of our grass-fed lamb. Private guest house. Member of the Creston Wine Trail. Open Friday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. or by appointment.
Pasolivo Olive Oil
8530 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.227.0186 www.pasolivo.com • info@pasolivo.com Harvest Wine Weekend: Taste olive oils, tour our mill and grab some foodie treats! “Some of the most vibrantly flavored oils in the world,” according to The New York Times.
We Olive
1311 Park Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.239.7667 www.weolive.com • jholmes@weolive.com Harvest Wine Weekend: Your Central Coast location for not only sampling the best olive oils California has to offer, but also a fun place to get an amazing education about the different flavors and nuances, the health benefits, and the history of olive oil. Also enjoy an assortment of gourmet foods, artisan vinegars, body care, gifts and more!
RECREATION Hunter Ranch Golf Course
4041 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles • 805.237.7444 www.hunterranchgolf.com • jcarson@hunterranchgolf.com Harvest Wine Weekend: Rated 4.5 stars by Golf Digest. Australian outback-style clubhouse and grill. Breakfast, lunch, Sunday Brunch, seasonal dinner. Customized outings and parties, local wines and beers, weddings and rehearsal dinners. Always great golf.
Margarita Adventures Zipline Tours
22720 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita • 805.438.3120 www.margarita-adventures.com • contactus@margarita-adventures.com Harvest Wine Weekend: Experience a uniquely thrilling adventure in wine country! Soar over vines, oaks and valleys on four epic ziplines at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch. Learn about the ranch’s sustainable winegrowing, natural wonders and role as part of California’s famed mission trail – and conclude your tour with an optional tasting at Ancient Peaks Winery.
Vino+Therapy Spa Studio & Botique
5990 Entrada Avenue, Atascadero • 805.466.8466 www.vinotherapystudio.com • info@vinotherapystudio.com
RESTAURANTS & CATERING Artisan
843 12th Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.237.8084 www.artisanpasorobles.com • shandi@artisanpasorobles.com Harvest Wine Weekend: Artisan takes classic American cuisine and reintroduces it as innovative fare while continually supporting local, organic, and sustainable practices.
GROW WILD Bistro Laurent and Wine Shop
1202 Pine Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.226.8191 www.bistrolaurent.com • adamoian@yahoo.com Harvest Wine Weekend: Over 1,000 selections, custom tailored Wine Clubs, Paso, French, Sparkling, etc. Wine classes, tasting menus, French Michelin-star chef.
Il Cortile Ristorante
608 12th Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.226.0300 www.ilcortileristorante.com • ilcortilepaso@gmail.com Harvest Wine Weekend: A fine dining Italian restaurant that offers fresh homemade pasta and fresh, in-season foods, sourced locally whenever possible.
La Cosecha Bar + Restaurant
835 12th Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.237.0019 www.lacosechabr.com • vinnie40@earthlink.net
The Restaurant at JUSTIN Winery
11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.6932 www.justinwine.com • concierge@justinwine.com
Thomas Hill Organics
1305 Park Street - Entrance in alley, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.226.5888 www.thomashillorganics.com • thomashill.debbie@gmail.com Harvest Wine Weekend: A market bistro serving a creative menu with organically grown fruits, nuts and vegetables from our farm in Paso Robles.
Villa Creek
1144 Pine Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.238.3000 www.villacreek.com • info@villacreek.com Harvest Wine Weekend: Fresh, local, organic cuisine of early California. Acclaimed house wines, outdoor dining and an extensive wine list. Reservations recommended.
SPECIALTY SHOPS/FOOD/WINE TASTING FERMENTATIONS
2306 Main Street, Cambria • 805.927.7141 www.fermentations.com • mail@fermentations.com
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
1400 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles • 805.238.2556 www.firestonebeer.com • marketing@firestonebeer.com Harvest Wine Weekend: Visit Firestone Walker’s campus featuring a state-of-the-art brewing facility open for tasting daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Call for information on tours. The Taproom restaurant specializes in brewhouse bistro cooking, featuring fresh regional ingredients, local wine and 16 beers on tap. Open lunch and dinner 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
General Store Paso Robles
841 12th Street, Downtown Paso Robles www.generalstorepr.com • generalstorepr@gmail.com Harvest Wine Weekend: Looking for local treats or gifts to take back home? Come see us at General Store Paso Robles, with provisions for picnic, pantry and home. Offering an amazing selection of local gifts (lotions, herbs, cards, linens) and gourmet goods.
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VISITOR INFORMATION Limerock Orchards Walnut Oil
6996 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.6887 www.limerockorchards.com • info@limerockorchards.com
RE:FIND Distillery
2725 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.9456 www.refinddistillery.com • info@refinddistillery.com
TOURING Breakaway Tours & Event Planning
179 Niblick Road, Suite 250, Paso Robles • 805.783.2929 www.breakaway-tours.com • info@breakaway-tours.com Harvest Wine Weekend: We’re passionate about wine and sharing it with others! We’ve been uncorking the Central Coast since 1995 with seriously fun, educational wine tours, including scheduled wine tours, private charters and culinary tours. Corporate and large group specialists, in-depth wine options, winery dinners, and ground transportation solutions.
Central Coast Trolley Co.
Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles • 805.296.9633 www.centralcoasttrolley.com • patti@centralcoasttrolley.com
Grapeline Wine Tours, Paso Robles
All local hotels, Paso Robles • 805.286.3978 www.gogrape.com/paso_robles • pasorobles@gogrape.com
The Wine LinE
P.O. Box 584, Paso Robles • 805.610.8267 www.hoponthewineline.com • info@hoponthewineline.com
HISTORICAL SOCIETIES & MUSEUMS Atascadero Historical Society
6600 Lewis Avenue, Atascadero • 805.466.8341 www.atascaderohistoricalsociety.org
Cambria Historical Society
2251 Center Street, Cambria • 805.927.2891 www.cambriahistoricalsociety.com • info@cambriahistoricalsociety.com
Camp Roberts Historical Museum
Camp Roberts Historical Museum, Building 114, Camp Roberts • 805.238.8288 www.camprobertshistoricalmuseum.com • crmiltmus@tcsn.net
Children’s Museum at the Paso Robles Volunteer Firehouse 623 13th Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.238.7432 www.pasokids.org
Conservation Ambassadors, Inc. Zoo To You 2445 Adobe Road, Paso Robles • 805.391.0604 www.zootoyou.org • katelyn@zootoyou.com
GROW WILD El Paso de Robles Area Historical Society
City Park, Paso Robles • 805.238.4996 www.pasorobleshistoricalsociety.org • pasohistory@sbcglobal.net
Estrella Warbirds Museum
4251 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.0440 www.ewarbirds.org • warbird@ewarbirds.org
Hearst Castle
750 Hearst Castle Road, San Simeon • 800.444.4445 www.hearstcastle.org • visitorinfo@hearstcastle.com
Old Mission San Miguel
775 Mission Street, San Miguel • 805.467.3256 www.missionsanmiguel.org • info@missionsanmiguel.org
Paso Robles Pioneer Museum
2010 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles • 805.239.4556 www.pasoroblespioneermuseum.org
Rios-Caledonia Adobe
700 South Mission Street, San Miguel • 805.467.3357 www.rios-caledoniaadobe.org • hermanjah@tcsn.net
Santa Margarita Historical Society
I and Murphy Streets, Santa Margarita • 805.227.4931 www.santamargaritahistoricalsociety.org • info@santamargaritahistoricalsociety.org
Studios on the Park
1130 Pine Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.238.9800 www.studiosonthepark.org • sasha@studiosonthepark.org
Templeton Historical Museum Society
309 South Main Street, Templeton • 805.434.0807 www.templetonmuseum.com
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