Zinfandel Festival 2012

20TH ANNUAL

WINERY ACTIVITIES

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March 16–18, 2012

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PARTICIPATING WINERIES ADELAIDA CELLARS

5805 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles • 800.676.1232 • www.adelaida.com • pati@adelaida.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Join us for an open house in our Barrel room. Taste perfectly stored Zinfandel dating back a decade, along with reserve selections from our dry-farmed, head-pruned Michael’s Estate Vineyard.

Meet the winemaking crew and sample Zinfandel straight from the barrel. We also specialize in classic Pinot Noir, mineral-driven Chardonnay, intense Cabernet Sauvignon and avant-garde Rhône varieties. Enjoy local artwork, live music with Tennessee Jimmy, from 12 - 4 p.m., olive oil sampling and great food. On Saturday, join the Far Out Wineries in the caves at JUSTIN Winery for a “Walkabout Zin tasting.” Meet the winemakers, enjoy appetizers and more. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Visit www.faroutwineries.com/events for tickets.

ALTA COLINA VINEYARD & WINERY

2725 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.4191 • www.altacolinawine.com • info@altacolinawine.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Visit our tasting room for some of the finest estate grown Rhônes! We’ll be pouring our newest releases all weekend long. Vineyard tours available by appointment.

SATURDAY: Complimentary barbecue until we’re out! Grab a glass or a bottle of our current releases to accompany lunch.

AMBYTH ESTATE

510 Sequoia Lane, Templeton • 805.305.7355 • www.ambythestate.com • mary@ambythestate.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: AmByth (Welsh for “forever”) has three magical and equally provocative chords that run through our vineyard/farm: the estate vineyards are 100 percent dry-farmed, the farm is Demeter certified Biodynamic/organic, and the winemaker is passionate about making natural wines. What does all of this mean? Come and enjoy wines made from chemical-free vineyards, native yeast, little-to-zero added sulfites, neutral oak and moderate alcohol levels. The estate is Rhône, but you’ll especially love our organic Bailey Zinfandel, with loads of white pepper exhibiting a strikingly different flavor!

ANCIENT PEAKS WINERY

ZIN FAN

22720 El Camino Real Suite B, Santa Margarita • 805.365.7045 • www.ancientpeaks.com • info@apwinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Come fiesta with us! Ancient Peaks will kick-off Zin Fest Friday evening with Mexican food and music in the tasting room 4 - 7 p.m. $5/pp; Complimentary/Club members. Visit the rest of the weekend for complimentary appetizers, wine tasting and case specials. For Friday night reservations, call 805.365.7045.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Zin, zip and sip! Come check out the newest adventure on Margarita Ranch: a Zipline Canopy Tour spanning 3,000 total feet. Complete your experience with wine tasting in the tasting room, appetizers and specials. Price is $89 for the experience with departure times Friday - Sunday. Call 805.438.3120.

ANGLIM WINERY

ZIN FAN

740 Pine Street (at the Depot), Downtown Paso Robles • 805.227.6813 • www.anglimwinery.com • info@anglimwinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Join Steve and Steffanie Anglim in our historic Downtown tasting room where winemaker Steve Anglim will share barrel samples of our 2011 Zinfandel along with new releases of Zinfandel, Rhône varietals and blends, Pinot Noir and more. We’ll pair them with delicious cheeses and Zin-loving chocolate goat cheese truffles too. And if that wasn’t enough, bring in your Zin Fest Tasting ticket for a little something special! Ample parking.

ARONHILL VINEYARDS

ZIN FAN

3745 Highway 46 West, Templeton • 805.434.3066 • www.aronhillvineyards.com • info@aronhillvineyards.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY: AronHill Vineyards invites you to our hilltop tasting room with spectactular vistas. Enjoy our awardwinning Italian Zinfandel (Primitivo) and cheese pairing, as you relax on our scenic deck.

SATURDAY: Rock out to great music, food and exceptional wines. Music from 12 - 3 p.m.

SUNDAY: Barrel tasting $5/pp from 1 - 3 p.m. Reservations suggested.

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PARTICIPATING WINERIES ARROYO ROBLES WINERY

ZIN FAN

739 12th Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.226.5454 • www.arroyorobles.com • jason@arroyorobles.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

FRIDAY: At 7 p.m., join us for an Irish sixth anniversary dinner at the tasting room. Enjoy traditional Irish fare with Arroyo Robles wines. Seating is limited to 25 and reservations are required. $125/pp; $110/Club members.

SATURDAY: 9:30 - 11 a.m., join us for our famous pancake breakfast. Enjoy seven different types of pancakes as well as all the trimings. $10/pp; $5/Club members. Irish goodies all day, including green champagne!

SUNDAY: Stop by and enjoy our new lounge and sample some of our favorite artisanal cheeses paired with our favorite Arroyo Robles wines.

AUGUST RIDGE VINEYARDS

ZIN FAN

8790 Highway 41 East, Creston • 805.239.2455 • www.augustridge.com • jill@augustridge.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: It’s our fourth Annual Spaghetti Western Night at the winery! Join us in the Barrel room for a classic western movie paired with an Italian feast and our distinctive Cal-Ital wines. Space is limited and sells out fast, so reserve your spot soon! $60/pp; $50/Club members.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Venture out to beautiful Creston to enjoy our one-of-a-kind Italian varietals. For you Zin fans, check out our Primitivo - Zinfandel’s sexy Italian cousin! Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful views of the Creston valley from our patio. Barrel samples and case specials offered all weekend.

B & E VINEYARD/WINERY

10,000 Creston Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.4815 • www.bevineyard.com • bevineyard@aol.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Stop by and visit our western saloon overlooking the vineyard and lake. We will be releasing and pouring our new 2009 wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and our Red Rhythm blend (46 percent Merlot, 40 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 14 percent Cabernet Franc). Complimentary appetizers to accompany the wine.

SUNDAY: Enjoy our carne asada taco bar while you listen to great guitar music. $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members for tasting and tacos. Case specials and three pack Tour de Rhythm specials throughout weekend.

BARREL 27 WINE COMPANY

2323 Tuley Court Suite 110, Paso Robles • 805.237.1245 • www.barrel27.com • info@barrel27.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Join us in celebrating the release of our first ever Zinfandel, Pound for Pound. We will be celebrating all weekend long pouring our new 2011 Rosé and 2010 Pound for Pound Zinfandel, along with old favorites and some special releases.

SATURDAY: It’s our Semi-Annual Pick-Up Party! Stop by and taste our new releases amongst the barrels in the cellar. Enjoy the company of our winemaker and assistant winemaker as they pour our wines. Los Robles Cafe will be here with their amazing al pastor tacos. $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members.

BELLA LUNA ESTATE WINERY

1850 Templeton Road, Templeton • 805.434.5477 • www.bellalunawine.com • info@bellalunawine.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Come enjoy the warmness of a small family-owned winery producing dry-farmed, single vineyard premium wine. The wild yeast fermentation process yields natural unfiltered wine of immense character and boldness. Savour the world famous Fighter Pilot Red Zinfandel, the Estate Riserva Cabernet Sauvignon/Sangiovese super-Tuscan blend, Lot One Barbera and Tempestuous Tempranillo. No tasting fees, no employees, no bull. Just owners and winemakers Kevin and Sherm here to entertain and educate.

We talk wine and air racing here! Limited production - 1,800 cases annually. Open Fridays through Mondays.

BERARDO VINEYARDS AND WINERY

3280 Township Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.9432 • www.berardovineyardsandwinery.com • berardovineyardsandwinery@msn.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 12 - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Formally AJB Vineyards. Visit our scenic winery and vineyard in the foothills of the westide in the Templeton Gap. All wines are estate grown and produced. Family owned and operated. Enjoy Viognier, Sangiovese, super-Tuscan, Nebbiolo, Zinfandel and Syrah along with our homemade appetizers specially prepared to complement the wines. Complimentary/Club members. Stay in a guest room at Villa San Giovanni (Borolo-Siena-Corigliano) or a vacation rental (Cottage, Vineyard Suite, Farm House). Visit our website for more information. Exit Oakdale Road from Highway 46 West.

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PARTICIPATING WINERIES BIANCHI WINERY

ZIN FAN

3380 Branch Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.9922 • www.bianchiwine.com • info@bianchiwine.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Stop by to try our Estate Zen Ranch Zinfandel, along with barrel samples of upcoming vintages! Enjoy great discounts on select vintages of award-winning Bianchi wine. We will also be offering small bites and samples of some of our favorite products throughout the weekend. Pack a picnic or pick up some artisan cheese and olives in our tasting room. Enjoy the patio and waterfall-fed koi pond, while sipping on Bianchi’s wine-by-the-glass selections. Zinfandel Festival ticketholders will receive complimentary tasting.

BODEGAS PASO ROBLES

729 13th Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.238.5957 • www.bodegaspasorobles.com • info@bodegaspasorobles.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday - Saturday 12 - 7 p.m., Sunday 12 - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: No Zin here! Pretty radical for Zin Festival! If you want to taste the flavors of California Tempranillo and other Spanish varietals, we’re the tasting room to visit. Award-winning wines – yeah, we know everybody says that – but our 2006 ¡Viva Yo! was one of the two American wines that got a Gold (in a field of 420 from 13 countries) in the Tempranillos al Mundo competition. We also pour Albariño, Verdelho, and an array of Tempranillo blends. So if your palate tires of Zin, we’re the place to visit in historic Downtown Paso Robles.

BOOKER VINEYARD AND WINERY

2640 Anderson Road, Paso Robles • 805.296.9463 • www.bookerwines.com • info@bookerwines.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Man cannot live on Zin alone! When you need a break, come by Booker Vineyard and see why Paso Robles Wine Country has become known for Rhône varietals like Syrah and Grenache.

PARTICIPATING WINERIES CALIZA WINERY

2570 Anderson Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.1480 • www.calizawinery.com • cali@calizawinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: You say Zinfandel and we say Primitivo! Be sure to stop by our Rhône-style boutique winery to sample the newest blend with yes, you guessed it, Primitivo! Chat with the winemakers about this Italian varietal of Zinfandel grown right here in our Paso Robles vineyard.

CARINA CELLARS

ZIN FAN

3525 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles • 805.252.0860 • www.carinacellars.com • cindy@carinacellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Zin ticketholder special all weekend long! Show your pass and save 20 percent on your wine purchase. Enjoy great wine and cheese pairings all weekend long.

CARMODY MCKNIGHT ESTATE WINES

ZIN FAN

11240 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.9392 x 3 • www.carmodymcknight.com • info@carmodymcknight.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: 100 percent estate wines grown in soils unmatched anywhere. Taste in our 150-year-old pioneer farm house. Art showing and book signing with Gary Carmody Conway. Meet former Miss America Marian McKnight Conway.

SATURDAY: Before and after the FOW Zin Fest at JUSTIN, come next door to the most beautiful tasting room setting anywhere. An olive oil and food pairing will take place lakeside amidst 200-year-old towering oaks.

SUNDAY: “Winedown” at our Sparkling Wine Reception in our Green Straw Bale Winery. Then join us lakeside for a winemaker’s luncheon at 12 p.m. Reservations required. Space is limited. $55/pp; $45/Club members.

CASS WINERY

2985 Anderson Road, Paso Robles • 805.296.9463 • www.brianbensoncellars.com • brian@brianbensoncellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Wine tasting with the actual winemaker! Come taste my newest Zinfandel and Zinfandel/ Syrah/Mourvèdre blend. After spending 34 months in barrel, the 2008s are finally here! There isn’t a lot of it ... but they are my best wines yet! Although I’m not the only employee anymore (woo-hoo!!!), I will still be there to enjoy them with you.

7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.1730 • www.casswines.com • kelley@casswines.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Cass’s Biggest Release Party ... music, gourmet food and wine pairings. 6 - 9 p.m. $20/pp. Featuring our 2011 Viognier, Roussanne and Rosé, and 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. 20 percent off bottle purchases and 30 percent off for wine club.

SATURDAY: Put on your Irish flare, and come out for lunch or an early dinner! Chef Jacob is preparing an Irish feast from 12 - 7 p.m. $25/pp includes a glass of limited production Padereweski Zinfandel.

SUNDAY: Mimosa and waffle bar from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. $18/pp. You can also enjoy a relaxing massage!

Library tasting with Ted from 2 - 4 p.m. Reservations required. Tasting room is open from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

2323 Tuley Court Suite 130, Paso Robles • 805.237.0519 • www.brochelle.com • shelbi@brochelle.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY & SUNDAY: New vintage release! Visit us in our wine lounge/Barrel room, where you’ll sample our brand new 2010 Zinfandel, gourmet food pairings and mingle with the winemaker. Zin Fest won’t be complete until you’ve been to one of Paso’s most established and premium Zin producers. Conveniently located off Union Road at Highway 46 East and Goldenhill exit.

SATURDAY: Local gourmet food truck phenomenon, Porter’s, will be here with complimentary small bites and other options for purchase to satisfy all our wine-loving foodies. Stop by to get your food truck fix, combined with live music and our incredible Westside Zinfandel! You won’t want to miss this venue!

1315 North Bethel Road, Templeton • 805.238.0725 • www.castorocellars.com • events@castorocellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. “All In for Zin” Party! Enjoy a fantastic gourmet dinner designed to pair perfectly with Castoro Cellars Zinfandels, great live music and yummy Zins from both the barrel and the bottle. Sales on all of our Dam Fine Zinfandels. Tickets $45/pp; $38/Club members. Go all in for Zin with us!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Open House - We invite you to the tasting room from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. both days to celebrate the wonders of Zinfandel with us! Food and other vendors, barrel tasting, live music from 12 - 4 p.m. and specials on all our Dam Fine Zins will be yours. Tasting fee $5/pp; Complimentary/Club members and Zin Fest ticketholders.

3430 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.0289 • www.calcareous.com • info@calcareous.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: A four-course Zinfandel dinner to tantalize the taste buds. Live music. 6:30 p.m. Reservations required. $75/pp; $55/Club members.

SATURDAY: Complimentary appetizers, music by Sparrow’s Gate and Calcareous wines 12 - 3 p.m. VIP tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., including library wines with cheese pairings. $25/pp; $15/Club members with R.S.V.P. SUNDAY: Food and wine pairings by Thomas Hill Organics and live music by Sparrow’s Gate 12 - 3 p.m. VIP tours available at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., including library wines with cheese pairings. $25/pp; $15/Club members with R.S.V.P.

131 North Ocean Avenue, Cayucos • 805.995.3036 • www.cayucoscellars.com • cayucoscellars@yahoo.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY: Join us for our Zin Fest Kick-Off Party, 6 - 10 p.m. Vertical tasting of our Zins, dinner, live music and dancing. Benefits our local Cayucos and Morro Bay free swim programs. Reservations required. $45/pp.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Head to the coast, hit the beach and stop by our tasting room for tastings of our prerelease and barrel sample Zins. All weekend long specials and discounts for Zin Tasting ticketholders.

SUNDAY: Sunday Sliders! Come on by our tasting room from 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. to enjoy a barbecued oyster with your Zin tasting, or watch someone else slide one down and cheer! Live music and great specials on our wines.

BRIAN BENSON CELLARS

BROCHELLE VINEYARDS

CALCAREOUS VINEYARD

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PARTICIPATING WINERIES CERRO PRIETO VINEYARD & CELLARS

3432 Las Tablas Willow Creek Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.8448 • www.cerroprietovineyard.com • pasodocwine@yahoo.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and by appointment FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Wine tasting with winemaker, four wines. All wines 91/92 points, International Gold Medal winners or combination of the above. There is tasting of one new release, 2008 Cabernet, currently out for rating. By appointment only. Please book well in advance. African objects d’ arte.

CHANGALA WINERY

ZIN FAN

3770 Willow Creek Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.9060 • www.changalawinery.com • info@changalawinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Kick-off Zinfandel Festival Friday evening here in our Barrel room. J. Street Slim will provide the live music for our casual winemaker’s dinner featuring Chef Dallas Holt. $45/pp; $35/Club members.

SATURDAY: Come out and try our new releases, wine and chocolate pairing, live music and Zinfandel sliders.

Barbecue starts at noon. $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members.

SUNDAY: Wrap up Zin Fest with some fantastic specialty wine and chocolate pairings, chocolate fountain and new releases. Kaleidos will be hosting live music, barbecue, cheese and wine pairing. $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members.

CHATEAU MARGENE

6996 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.3500 • www.chateaumargene.com • info@chateaumargene.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Open house at Limerock Orchards. New wine releases. Walnut oil and chocolate walnut tasting. Corner of Vineyard Drive and Peachy Canyon Road.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: You can also visit our Creston tasting room at the estate vineyard and winery. Open house with new wine releases. Call 805.238.2321 for more information.

CHRISTIAN LAZO WINES

ZIN FAN

PARTICIPATING WINERIES CINQUAIN CELLARS

ZIN FAN

6404 Independence Ranch Place, San Miguel • 805.400.5978 • www.cinquaincellars.com • beth@cinquaincellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 12 - 4 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: We’re only open seven weekends each year, so this is a great time to come visit without making an appointment. Taste why Cinquain Cellars was one of the few wineries in Paso Robles to win two Best of Class awards at the 2011 SF Chronicle Wine Competition. Learn why Robert Parker, Jr. calls their 100 percent estate-grown Syrah “delicious and sexy,” and taste the 94 point 2006 Reserve Meritage, which was awarded Best of Class of Region at the 2008 California State Fair. We also have a rich, buttery Chardonnay, other whites and a Port-style dessert wine that are sure to leave your palate satisfied.

CLAUTIERE VINEYARD

1340 Penman Springs Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.3789 • www.clautiere.com • info@clautiere.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: No short supply of great wine and wild times here at Clautiere Vineyard. We will be celebrating all weekend with great discounts on some of our most popular wines, including the 2 Cocky Sisters, which will be on sale for $10 a bottle and $100 per case. Stop by and see why everyone has more fun here.

CLAVO CELLARS

ZIN FAN

315 South Main Street, Templeton • 805.226.0174 • www.clavocellars.com • info@clavocellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Try our newly released 2008 Zinfandel - Desperado. Barrel samples of the 2009 and 2010 Desperado available all day Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy our chocolate and wine pairings all weekend with your tasting. $5/pp. Sample Zinfandel cupcakes made with our Zinfandel dessert wine. Complimentary appetizers Saturday and Sunday from 12 - 3 p.m. Live music Saturday from 2 - 5 p.m. Ask about our wine specials available all weekend. If you get tired of Zinfandels, try our selection of white wines, including Vermentino, Albariño, Grenache Blanc and Viognier. And we have a very special Grenache Rosé - Amore.

CLAYHOUSE WINES

ZIN FAN

CROAD VINEYARDS

ZIN FAN

840 13th Street Suite F, Paso Robles • 805.226.8820 • www.christianlazowines.com • orders@christianlazowines.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday & Sunday 12 - 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - close FRIDAY: Join us for a Spanish-style paella dinner under the stars. The Christian Lazo family will pair their yummy good Zinfandels with a savory taste of Spain. Fun starts at 6:30 p.m. in the vineyards. $65/pp; $55/Club members. Limited space available. Call Lupe for more information 805.226.8820.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Be prepared to taste our award-winning Zinfandels paired with gourment cheeses and chocolate. $10/pp; $5/Club members. Check out specials for Zin Tasting ticketholders at the tasting room. Sunday, barrel sample at the vineyard! 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Reserve your spot for a great experience! $15/pp; $10/Club members.

849 13th Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.238.7055 • www.clayhousewines.com • info@clayhousewines.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY: Blending at the Barn Party. Join us at our Estate Red Cedar Vineyard for gourmet pizza, custom cupcakes, live music and dancing. Our winemaker will be on hand to help you blend your own Adobe Red. Best blend takes home the prize! Reservations required. 6 - 9 p.m. $55/pp; $45/Club members.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Visit our Downtown Paso Robles tasting room to sample the “Adobe & Friends” or the “So Over Zin” flights. Saturday will feature custom cupcake pairings with each flight. Yummy snacks and wine specials available all weekend. Zin Tasting ticketholders get a special discount on wine purchases. $5/pp.

2020 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles • 805.237.7848 • www.chroniccellars.com • anna@chroniccellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Stop by Chronic Cellars and try our handcrafted wines in a fun and casual atmosphere.

Hang out in a cozy booth by the fireplace, while you and your friends play some pool inside our unique tasting room. We look forward to seeing you at Chronic Cellars’ tasting room!

3550 Vinedo Robles Lane, Paso Robles • 805.226.9899 • www.croadvineyards.com • wine@croadvineyards.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SATURDAY: Join us for a real fair dinkum Downunder experience! Special pouring of our 2008 Best in Class Zinfandel! Live music by ReWined. Barbecue tri-tip sandwiches, sausages, grilled onions and peppers, and of course our vegemite tasting bar! $10/pp tasting, $20/pp tasting and barbecue; Complimentary/Club members.

FRIDAY & SUNDAY: Join us for a real fair dinkum Downunder experience! Special pouring of our 2008 Best in Class Zinfandel! Barbecue tri-tip sandwiches, sausages, grilled onions and peppers, and of course our vegemite tasting bar! $10/pp tasting, $20/pp tasting and barbecue; Complimentary/Club members.

CHRONIC CELLARS WINERY INC.

CHUMEIA VINEYARDS

8331 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles • 805.226.0102 • www.chumeiavineyards.com • lnesbitt@chumeiavineyards.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Annual wine ice cream kick-off! You are invited to taste our decadent Zinfandel wine ice cream; get here early, it goes fast. Amazing new releases, scrumptious Zinfandels and more!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Meet the winemaker and taste amazing Zins from the barrel. Sip new releases, play games and win prizes. It is all fun and games at Chumeia.

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CYPHER WINERY

3750 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles • 805.237.0055 • www.cypherwinery.com • info@cypherwinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Extreme Zins from extreme vineyards! Come taste extraordinary wines hailing from some of westside Paso’s most incredible vineyards, including Dusi, Preston and Alta Vista. Pair our liquid art with Farmstand 46’s culinary creations for an experience that is sure to satisfy. At the tasting room, indulge in our first release of the Cypher Zin Port, a killer sticky from Dusi Ranch, paired with chocolate decadence from the musings of Astral Tart! Join the Anarchy at our Zinfandel pre-release party for the opportunity to reserve our 2010 single vineyard Zins. See the Cypher website for details!

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PARTICIPATING WINERIES D’ANBINO VINEYARDS & CELLARS

PARTICIPATING WINERIES ZIN FAN

710 Pine Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.227.6800 • www.danbino.com • info@danbino.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY: D’Anbino is owned and operated by a family of professional musicians. Our tasting room doubles as one of the finest jazz venues on the Central Coast. Come for live music, dancing and food, Friday 7:30 - 10 p.m., or a more laid back jam session Saturday 1 - 4 p.m. See www.danbino.com for event details.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Music and wine go hand-in-hand at D’Anbino. Come see our music memorabilia, Emmy statuettes and bar made from pianos. Sample our sustainably grown Cabernets, Syrahs, red blends, Rosé, Port and more. Find fun gifts like our wine tote shaped like a guitar case or our popular wine jellies.

DAOU VINEYARDS

2777 Hidden Mountain Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.5460 • www.daouvineyards.com • admin@daouvineyards.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Be one of the first to try our special 2010 Reserve Zin at our new Spanish Colonial inspired winery, and enjoy our breathtaking view at 2,200 feet! Saturday, join us for live entertainment by local favorite, Acoustified, from 1 - 4 p.m. $10/pp tasting fee waived with any wine purchase.

FRIDAY: Join us for a members-only winemaker dinner on top of DAOU Mountain! Experience our awardwinning wines paired with a delectable dinner, catered by Thomas Hill Organics in our new wine library.

6:30 - 10 p.m. $185/Club members. Limited availability.

DARK STAR CELLARS

ZIN FAN

2985 Anderson Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.2389 • www.darkstarcellars.com • susan@darkstarcellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Dark Star Cellars, stellar red wines. Pretty simple. Dark Star started producing stellar red wine in Paso back in the day when people thought Paso was in Texas. My wife Susan and I are extremely proud of our wines and the fact that our company directory only has two names on it. We are a laid back, fun place that savors great wine and smiling faces. Blends are what we are most known for, both Bordeaux and Rhône, but of course we produce an exceptional Zinfandel, and of course we have an old school, headpruned, dry-farmed vineyard. Duh! We are happily waiving our tasting fee to Zin Tasting ticketholders.

DENNER VINEYARDS

5414 Vineyard Drive , Paso Robles • 805.239.4287 • www.dennervineyards.com • info.dennervineyards.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Come visit our state-of-the-art, gravity flow winery nestled in the rolling hills of westside Paso Robles. We are currently open to our Comus Club members only. Please call for an appointment, or visit www.dennervineyards.com to make a reservation or for more information.

DERBY WINE ESTATES

ZIN FAN

DOVER CANYON WINERY

4520 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.237.0101 • www.dovercanyon.com • dovercanyon@tcsn.net ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Pre-release tastings of spring wine club selections. Small bites, powerhouse Zins and artisanal Rhône blends.

SATURDAY: Join winemaker “Dover Dan” at the barbeque for his famous lavender rubbed lambsicles. $10/pp includes barbecue and appetizers.

SUNDAY: Open house, new release wines, beautiful views and a relaxed country atmosphere.

DUNNING VINEYARDS ESTATE WINERY

ZIN FAN

1953 Niderer Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.4763 • www.dunningvineyards.com • info@dunningwines.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Taste 90 point private reserve Estate Zinfandel at the dark chocolate fondue dessert bar!

Enter the large winery doors and experience award-winning estate wines featuring Cabernet Sauvignon, Meritage, Syrah, Ridge Top Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Paso Red Blend, Vin De Casa. Dunning Vineyards Allocation Wine Club is now open for new memberships! Stay at Dunning Vineyards guest villa and enjoy club discounts and panoramic vineyard views! Join Bob Saturday morning at the Far Out Wineries seminar.

Located just three miles off Highway 46 West. Come find us at the end of the road! Family-owned and sustainably farmed since 1991.

EBERLE WINERY

ZIN FAN

3810 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles • 805.238.9607 • www.eberlewinery.com • tastingroom@eberlewinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: It’s a fondue party at Eberle Winery. Join us for four courses of fondue paired with different breads, meats and veggies. We’ll finish with chocolate fondue. $40/pp. Includes first glass of wine.

SATURDAY: Visit Eberle Winery on St. Patty’s Day and enjoy complimentary wine tasting and tours of our underground caves. We might even break out some green wine! Gary and Marcy will do barbecue bites. Live music too!

SUNDAY: We’re digging deep in the cellar to celebrate 33 years of fine winemaking in Paso Robles. Sample library wines and new releases. Enjoy sales in the tasting room with complimentary tastings and tours.

ÉCLUSE WINES

ZIN FAN

1520 Kiler Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.4998 • www.eclusewines.com • lock@eclusewines.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Écluse may not be familiar to you yet but we will be! We invite you to discover us and experience wine tasting the old fashioned way – in the Barrel room with the winemaker! We’re pouring our fabulous handcrafted wines and our incredible IMPROV, our highly anticipated estate Zinfandel/Syrah blend!

Come see what all the buzz is about and enjoy the Écluse experience by tasting our limited production award-winning wines, and maybe you will be lucky enough to find Steve with the wine thief doing some barrel sampling! No fancy barbecues or events – just incredible wine! Come savor the wine that is truly Écluse!

5620 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles • 805.238.6300 • www.derbywineestates.com • info@derbywineestates.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Join us for a Zinspirational weekend of sustainably-farmed Zinfandel from our historic eastside estate vineyard. Enjoy a “bento box” of charcuterie, cheeses and chocolates paired with our Zinfandel. Estate Rhône blends and Pinot Noirs also available. $5/pp; Complimentary/Club members.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Complimentary reserve tasting is a definite “shoe in” this Zin Fest Weekend! Sample our soon-to-be released Zinfandel, as well as other estate wines. Horseshoes competition from 12 - 4 p.m.

Zinner takes all! R.S.V.P. highly recommended, as this popular game books up rather quickly.

1401 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles • 805.239.8915 • www.edwardsellers.com • info@edwardsellers.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Come and celebrate the release of Edward Sellers 2008 Zinfandel blend Cognito! This Mourvèdre, Zinfandel, Grenache and Syrah blend is always Zin-sational. Our vineyard patio is the perfect place to sit and enjoy the beautiful Paso Robles weather and oak-studded views. Bring a picnic and enjoy.

3225 Township Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.0620 • www.donatoniwineryandvineyards.com • donatoniwinery@aol.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 12 - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Welcome aboard Donatoni Winery, where we serve flights of excellent wine with smiles, airline humor and winemaking knowledge with Hank Donatoni, winemaker. This is our 44th year making wine and 33rd year as a commercial winery. We specialize in red varietals. Our reds are Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese, Syrah, a Rhône blend, and three different Zinfandels, including 2009 Richard Sauret Zinfandel, Viognier, and Night Flight, which is a blend of late harvest Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. Come visit our small but fun tasting room. Enjoy the ride! $5/pp tasting fee includes six wines.

2300 Airport Road, Paso Robles • 805.591.8050 • www.eosvintage.com • tastingroom@eosvintage.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Join us Zinfandel Festival Weekend for fantastic deals! We’ll be celebrating the release of our 2009 Reserve Zinfandel and featuring $99 case specials. Feeling Zin crazy? Try our all Zin flight for $5/pp. After you’ve tasted, buy a bottle of your favorite Eos Zinfandel and order lunch on our veranda from our in-house chefs.

SATURDAY: Start your morning off right with breakfast at Eos! Don’t forget the most important meal of the day. Stop by our tasting room from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. where our in-house chefs will be cooking up a Zinfandelinfused breakfast that is sure to please. $28/pp; $24/Club members. Reservations required.

DONATONI WINERY

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ZIN FAN

EOS ESTATE WINERY

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PARTICIPATING WINERIES EPOCH ESTATE WINES

7505 York Mountain Road, Templeton • 805.237.7575 • www.epochwines.com • tastingroom@epochwines.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Ignacy Jan Paderewski was a major force who put Paso Zinfandel on the map with his 1933 Gold Medal Estate Zinfandel made by the York brothers. Relive history by visiting Epoch Estate Wines on historic York Mountain and taste the wines whose grapes thrive on the same soils as Paderewski’s. Epoch is an ultra-premium producer of Rhône-varietal, Tempranillo and Zinfandel wines.

FIRST CRUSH WINEMAKING EXPERIENCE

2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel • 805.434.2772 • www.firstcrushwinemaking.com • info@firstcrushwinemaking.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Three for all with First Crush, Silver Horse and Tassajara Cellars. Enjoy a wide selection of estate and award-winning wines in one beautiful location. Gourmet artisan cheese pairings and gourmet treats all weekend. $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members. Bring a picnic and enjoy panoramic vineyard views.

FRIDAY & SUNDAY: The Seven Deadly Zins. Learn the history of the Paso Robles heritage varietal and the wine region, then enjoy an educational tasting of seven Paso Robles Zinfandels and informative cheese pairing. $40/pp; $30/Club members. Reservations required. Visit website for details or to register.

FRATELLI PERATA

ZIN FAN

1595 Arbor Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.2809 • www.fratelliperata.com • carol@fratelliperata.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Our vines are old, our attitude Italian, from Bel’ Bruzzo to Sangiovese to Zinfandel.

Reaching the grand age of 30 is good, especially if you’re talking about Zinfandel vines. The benefits of maturity show in our unfiltered estate Zinfandel made from these dry-farmed head-pruned vines. We showcase the raspberry and black pepper, food friendly Zins. Also discover our Italian varietals like Charbono, and make a new friend. Enjoy our full-bodied Italian style! Zin Tasting ticketholders receive member discounts on Zin purchases this weekend only. No appointment necessary this festival weekend. $5/pp.

FROLICKING FROG

14490 San Miguel Road, Atascadero • 805.466.0779 • www.frolickingfrogwine.com • frolickingfrog1@earthlink.net ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. by appointment FRIDAY - SUNDAY: There is always time to find that inviting wine. Though we are off the beaten path, for those that arrive, you will be glad. We are humbled to be among the Paso wine legacy. By appointment only visit.

FS CELLARS

1337 Vendels Circle, Paso Robles • 805.674.4464 • www.fscellars.com • info@fscellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Stop by our tasting room on Friday and get your Zin Festival Weekend started with some of Paso Robles’ finest wines! Meet the winemaker and take advantage of our special discounts!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Come by and meet our friendly staff, and enjoy complimentary barbecue bites from 12 - 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday! Special wine discounts and complimentary shipping for our California customers! See ya here! Cheers!

GELFAND VINEYARDS

5530 Dresser Ranch Place, Paso Robles • 805.239.5808 • www.gelfandvineyards.com • len@gelfandvineyards.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Home of the “Big Reds.” Come join us at our family owned and operated winery this special weekend, one of only three weekends a year that we are open to the public, and sample the release of our 2010 vintage wines. All of our production is from our estate, where our Cabernet, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel grapes are grown, and the wine is produced and bottled.

GRAVEYARD VINEYARDS

PARTICIPATING WINERIES GREMARK VINEYARDS

5325 Rancho La Loma Linda Drive, Paso Robles • 805.237.0154 • www.gremarkwine.com • marina@gremarkwine.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 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 Portuguese varietals. Special weekend discounts.

GREY WOLF VINEYARDS & CELLARS

ZIN FAN

2174 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles • 805.237.0771 • www.greywolfcellars.com • shirleme@greywolfcellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Wine Club Mixer. Wolf-Tail Pick-Up Party, gathering of friends old and new. 6 - 8 p.m. Two complimentary tickets per membership. R.S.V.P. required. Food and wine in the barn.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Regular tasting hours 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Be a club member for the day, 20 percent discounts on wine purchases. Jeff the Chef in the outdoor kitchen, weather permitting. Walk about and chat with the winemaker and his assistant.

GRIZZLY REPUBLIC WINES

ZIN FAN

5820 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles • 805.712.1797 • www.grizzlyrepublicwines.com • lazyjfarms@hughes.net ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 12 - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Wine tasting from 12 - 6 p.m. 2010 Paso Robles Zinfandel.

HALTER RANCH VINEYARD

8910 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.9455 • www.halterranch.com • info@halterranch.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Join us on our historic property to enjoy our first release of estate Zinfandel. Enjoy food pairings with Chef Alex, and olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting with Robbins Family. Tours of our new, state-of-the-art winery facility will be available pending weather. Please call to schedule. $10/pp to enjoy the festivities. Join the 17 Far Out Wineries on Saturday for a unique “Walkabout Zin Tasting” in the caves at JUSTIN. Visit www.faroutwineries.com/events for tickets and more information.

HAMMERSKY VINEYARDS

7725 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.237.0930 • www.hammersky.com • tastingroom@hammersky.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY: Special wine barrel releases and pairings with new HammerSky fine wine releases.

SATURDAY: Food, food, food ... and, oh yeah, wine! All day long!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Meet us on Facebook and Twitter before you even try the Koolaid from HammerSky.

HANSEN WINERY

5575 El Pomar, Templeton • 805.239.8412 • www.hansenwines.com • hansenwines@aol.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Visit our uniquely rustic tasting room and enjoy hand-made wines produced in small lots from our family-owned winery and vineyard. Take a break from Zinfandel for a five year vertical tasting of Cabernet Sauvignon.

SUNDAY: Come on by the winery and enjoy an afternoon barbecue with the winemaker and staff. Always a fun time!

ZIN FAN

6990 Estrella Road , San Miguel • 805.467.2043 • www.graveyardvineyards.com • info@graveyardvineyards.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: Thursday - Monday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: MORTAL ZIN is the wine of this weekend! Our new winery is ready for you! Fish in our pond, enjoy the views atop our hill and taste four-star Gold Medal wines! Bring a picnic and enjoy tasty treats too!

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PARTICIPATING WINERIES HARMONY CELLARS

ZIN FAN

3255 Harmony Valley Road, Harmony • 805.927.1625 • www.harmonycellars.com • info@harmonycellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Eirinn go brach! Come on over and celebrate St. Paddy’s and Zin Fest all weekend with Irish winemaker Charlie Mulligan. Charlie will be serving up authentic Irish pub fare, live music, wine and of course, the gift of gab. Visit our website for information on our Irish winemaker dinner. Slainte!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Pull up a chair at Charlie Mulligan’s Pub! A selection of Zinfandels and hearty Irish pub grub are sure to keep your eyes a smilin’. Picnic on our patio and enjoy breathtaking views of the emerald green countryside. Live music on Saturday. Pub hours 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. $10/pp; $6/Club members.

HEARST RANCH WINERY

ZIN FAN

442 SLO San Simeon Road, San Simeon • 805.927.4100 • www.hearstranchwinery.com • info@hearstranchwinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Visit our tasting room at the scenic San Simeon Cove, near the enchanting Hearst Castle.

Join us for a flight of award-winning wines ($10/pp refunded with wine purchase), including our Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc and Enchantment Late Harvest Zinfandel, among others! Stay for lunch at the famous Sebastian’s General Store, featuring Hearst Ranch Beef burgers, gourmet sandwiches and soups. For the sweet tooth, finish with our Zinfandel-filled dark chocolate truffles! Take advantage of 20 percent off all case purchases this weekend only! Zin Fan Special: Complimentary tasting for all ticketholders.

HEARTHSTONE VINEYARD & WINERY

5070 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.238.2544 • www.hearthstonevineyard.com • info@hearthstonevineyard.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Hearthstone’s first weekly “winedown” of the year! We are open late, 4 - 7 p.m. Come enjoy appetizers and meet the winemaker; he always opens something special.

SATURDAY: Hearthstone will be pouring our library Zinfandels. Enjoy a cheese and chocolate pairing, and live music on our patio from 12 – 4 p.m.

SUNDAY: The barbecue will be lit! We will be pouring all medal-winning wines. Come and enjoy some of Hearthstone’s favorite blends and special new releases.

HERMAN STORY WINES

1227 Paso Robles Street, Paso Robles • 805.714.9966 • www.hermanstorywines.com • russell@hermanstorywines.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: Thursday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: No Zin here, but come on by anyway and check out the new spring releases before they’re all gone.

HIDDEN OAK WINERY

ZIN FAN

4671 South El Pomar, Templeton • 805.237.9315 • www.hiddenoakwinery.com • mike@hiddenoakwinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Doors open at 11 a.m. Taste the 2009 Zinfandel and all of our other wines, and experience the best views of Paso Robles and surrounding areas. Barrel taste the 2010 Zinfandel.

SATURDAY: Tastings are complimentary. Compare the difference between our elegant 2009 and the in-yourface 2010 at the winery. Check out the different cheeses for different wines.

SUNDAY: “Winedown” at the winery with great wines and magnificent views.

HUG CELLARS

ZIN FAN

2323 Tuley Court Suite 120, Paso Robles • 805.226.8022 • www.hugcellars.com • augie@hugcellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Come taste our new line-up of Zinfandels and receive Zinfandel Festival discounts on our limited production wines. Show us you are a Zin ticketholder for special discounts! “Give Your Tongue A Hug!” SATURDAY: Come and enjoy our famous and most popular event of the year, Wild Game Barbecue with wild game appetizers: duck, goose, pheasant, venison, wild boar and more will be matched with our new releases.

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PARTICIPATING WINERIES HUNT CELLARS

ZIN FAN

2875 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.1600 • www.huntcellars.com • huntcellars@hotmail.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY: Sample new releases of cult Zinfandels - ZinOvation, Rocketman, Outlaw Ridge, Zinful Delight.

Enjoy a spicy Zinfandel cookie. Winemaker dinner 6:30 p.m. with premiere chef and live concert. $105/pp; $95/Club members.

SATURDAY: Complimentary appetizers, spicy chili samples and Zinfandel cookies with our memorable wines 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Winemaker dinner at 6:30 p.m. with Chef Jeff Scott and live concert. $105/pp; $95/ Club members. Reservations required.

SUNDAY: Sample new releases of cult Zinfandels. Enjoy Zinfandel cookies with your tasting. Complimentary appetizers and chili samples from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Take advantage of our wine specials all weekend long.

J DUSI WINES

635 North Main Street, Templeton • 805.451.7944 • www.jdusiwines.com • janell@jdusiwines.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: By appointment only FRIDAY: A Thursday night winemaker dinner at Il Cortile Ristorante with a multi-course Italian fare dinner paired with J Dusi Wines. Limited seating; please call for reservations 805.226.0300.

SATURDAY: Taste the world of Paso Robles Zins at the 2012 ZinFest! J Dusi Wines line-up of Zins, Zin blends and Zin Port will be poured Saturday night at the Festival!

SUNDAY: Club 101 gathering to pick-up spring wine club, while enjoying handmade wood-fired pizzas from renowned pizza and bread maker Ciro! Email janell@jdusiwines.com to join Club 101.

J&J CELLARS

Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel • 805.467.2891 • www.jjcellars.com • info@jjcellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SATURDAY: Our winemaker is ready to present not one, but two, new Zintastic vintages! Join us for a prerelease tasting of our J&J Cellars 2010 Zinfandel and barrel samples of our 2011 Zinfandel. These two great vintages will be paired with an array of delicious appetizers, as we celebrate our own locally grown and produced artisan cheeses, salamis, breads, olives and olive oils. Winemaker Maureen Qualia will pour barrel samples and share her delicious homemade Tiramisu with our guests. Live jazz music on our scenic patio will accompany your wine tasting experience at J&J Cellars. $5/pp tasting fee.

J. LOHR VINEYARDS & WINES

ZIN FAN

6169 Airport Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.8900 • www.jlohr.com • prwinecenter@jlohr.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Join us for a Big Easy Mardi Gras Dinner by Chef Jeffry Wiesinger. Enjoy upscale family-style service of gumbo, crab cakes, cajun catfish and more. Seating at 6:30 p.m. Reservations required. $85/pp; $75/Club members.

SATURDAY: New releases will be available all weekend in the wine center. J. Lohr Club members and their guests may enjoy VIP tours and tastings in the Barrel room at 11 a.m or 12:30 p.m. No reservations required.

SUNDAY: The glass does matter. Taste how Riedel stemware enhances wine tasting. A buffet lunch by Laguardia’s follows. Begins at 11 a.m. Reservations required. $75/pp; $65/Club members, includes set of four Riedel glasses.

JACK CREEK CELLARS

5265 Jack Creek Road, Templeton • 805.226.8283 • www.jackcreekcellars.com • info@jackcreekcellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: The new 2010 Pinots are premiering this weekend! After being sold out of our 2009 Estate Pinot Noir and Pinot Noir Reserve for months, we are pleased to be able to share this wonderful new vintage.

We welcome you to enjoy all our elegant 100 percent estate wines - Chardonnay, Syrah, Grenache and yes ...

Pinot Noir. Paired with innovative bites, surrounded by the beauty of our vineyard in the spring, and of course the wine. Indulge in a respite off the main track, nestled in the hills of the westside. Family-owned, farmed and tended ... Jack Creek Cellars’ commitment is to excellence. Cheers!

JACOB TOFT

2335 Bella Tierra Place, Paso Robles • 805.550.8007 • www.jacobtoft.com • jacob@jacobtoft.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: By appointment FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Private tastings available by appointment.

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PARTICIPATING WINERIES

JADA VINEYARD & WINERY

5620 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.226.4200 • www.jadavineyard.com • info@jadavineyard.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Zinfandel Festival Weekend celebration is from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. $10/pp tasting fee includes wine and gourmet cheese pairing, plus a Jada crystal logo glass to take home with you.

JK WINE COMPANY

1172 San Marcos Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.7514 • www.jkwinecompany.com • info@jkwinecompany.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: By appointment FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Should your palate tire of Zinfandel, contact us for a private tasting of our Rhônefocused label KATIN or our Spanish and Bordeaux label ARADA. $10/pp. Explore and enjoy the wines we love to produce!

JUSTIN VINEYARDS & WINERY

ZIN FAN

11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.6932 • www.justinwine.com • info@justinwine.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Winery dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tours at 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. Please call 805.591.3224.

SATURDAY: Join the 17 Far Out Wineries on a unique “Walkabout Zin Tasting” in the caves at JUSTIN. Visit www.faroutwineries.com/events for tickets and more information.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Taste our small lot Zinfandel and newest release of 2009 ISOSCELES. Join us for lunch or dinner at the restaurant. Reservations 805.591.3224.

KALEIDOS

3770 Willow Creek Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.0828 • www.kaleidoswine.com • info@kaleidoswine.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SATURDAY: Join Kaleidos and Changala as Changala hosts a wine and chocolate pairing, live music and Zinfandel sliders. Barbecue starts at 12 p.m. $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members.

SUNDAY: Join Kaleidos for an afternoon of live music with One Time Spaceman, tasty barbecue, cheese and wine pairing, and tastings of some pre-release wines and barrel samples. Barbecue starts at 12 p.m., music at 1 p.m. $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members.

LARANETA WINERY

2602 Templeton Road, Templeton • 805.434.5090 • www.laraneta.com • info@laraneta.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: By appointment FRIDAY - SUNDAY: We are a small, family owned and operated winery. We welcome you to make an appointment to tour our B&B, Honey Oak House, our vineyards and olive orchard, as well as enjoy our awardwinning estate wines and extra virgin olive oil. We are located ten minutes from Paso Robles, and only five from the 101 and Historic Downtown Templeton. To make your visit a true wine country experience, stay with us at Honey Oak House B&B by calling 805.434.5091. Contact us to arrange tours and tastings.

LE VIGNE WINERY

ZIN FAN

5115 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles • 805.227.4000 • www.levignewinery.com • info@levignewinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Friday, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Celebrate the release of our Le Vigne di Wild Oats Zinfandel with a feast prepared by the Filippini family and our Uncle Adriano. Fresh Burrata served with grilled asparagus and baby artichokes with Reserve Zinfandel reduction and Molisian extra-virgin olive oil. Risotto with radicchio, smoked scamorza with Zinfandel. Saltimbocca alla Romana in Port Zinfandel sauce served with polenta rignasca and braised baby cabbage. Pesca Bella Melba: Peach served with vanilla gelato and a delicate raspberry compote. $60/pp; $50/Club members. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free appetizers and barrel tasting! Cheese pairing! Great sales!

LOCATELLI VINEYARDS & WINERY

ZIN FAN

8585 Cross Canyons Road, San Miguel • 805.467.0067 • www.locatelliwinery.com • info@locatelliwinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Discover this hidden gem just minutes from Downtown. We will be overflowing with estate wines, including many new releases this weekend. From Cabernet Franc to Zinfandel, we have over a dozen wines to savor. Complimentary nibblers this weekend paired with our wines add dimension to these already delicious vintages. Owners, Raynette, Louie and Mark will be taking care of you in the tasting room and Barrel room, while we answer your questions as you taste our labor of love and experience the taste of tradition.

LOMA LINDA VINEYARDS

KENNETH VOLK VINEYARDS

5155 Rancho La Loma Linda Drive, Paso Robles • 805.801.3431 • www.lomalindavineyards.com • thewinery@lomalindavineyards.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: By appointment FRIDAY - SUNDAY: We are a small, boutique vineyard/winery located 13 miles east of Paso Robles, out towards the beautiful Creston area. Our award-winning, estate grown Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Primitivo wines are worth the drive out here! We welcome the opportunity to meet you, but please call first as we may be somewhere out in the vineyard!

KUKKULA

2485 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles • 805.238.0845 • www.lonemadrone.com • info@lonemadrone.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Join Lone Madrone and Kenneth Volk Vineyards for our second annual winemaker dinner. Dinner will be catered by Chef Jeff Scott, using fresh local ingredients. 7 p.m. $95/pp; $85/Club members.

SATURDAY: Taste past, present and future wines with winemaker Neil Collins in this unique side by side tasting. Reservations required. $20/pp; Complimentary/Club members. Lunch from 12 - 3 p.m.

Beefandel/bread $10.

SUNDAY: Join us for Chef Jeff’s gourmet burgers and live music. 12 - 3 p.m. Cost $10/pp. For information on all our events, please call 805.238.0845 or visit www.lonemadrone.com.

2485 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles • 805.237.7896 • www.volkwines.com • mechelle@volkwines.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: $10/pp tasting fee includes logo glass. Event wine specials. Kenneth Volk Vineyards and Lone Madrone winemaker dinner, hors d’oeuvres start at 7 p.m. $95/pp; $85/Club members.

SATURDAY: $10/pp tasting fee includes logo glass. Event wine specials. Winemaker luncheon with Ken Volk at Mc Phee’s Grill in Templeton. 1 p.m. $45/pp. Visit www.volkwines.com for reservations and more information.

SUNDAY: Gourmet burgers, live music and wines by the glass from 12 - 3 p.m. Event wine specials.

9515 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.0111 • www.kukkulawine.com • kevin@kukkulawine.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Come by and enjoy our blended wines. We’ll be highlighting the 2008 and 2009 lagniappe, our Zin-heavy blend along with some Cajun appetizers. For those of you not in the know, lagniappe is a French Creole word for “a little something extra.” This blend is usually only sold to wine club members, so come take advantage of the opportunity. Lunch is available Friday - Sunday paired with a glass of kukkula, or enjoy with your tasting.

L’AVENTURE WINERY

2815 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.1588 • www.aventurewine.com • tastingroom@aventurewine.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Stephan, Beatrice and the L’Aventure family welcome you to visit the winery and enjoy handcrafted Paso blends, Optimus and Estate Cuvée, as well as his homage to the Rhône, Côte à Côte.

A vignernon first, Stephan focuses his energy on high-density planted, low yielding vineyards. $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members. Simply artisan wines made by the man Robert Parker calls “a Frenchman who had captured the magic of Paso Robles.”

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LONE MADRONE

ZIN FAN

MALOY O’NEILL VINEYARDS

5725 Union Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.6430 • www.maloyoneill.com • winery@maloyoneill.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Please join us for some yummy appetizers and check out our new releases! Take advantage of our Zin Fest Weekend only special!

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PARTICIPATING WINERIES

ZIN FAN

2925 Anderson Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.8904 • www.midnightcellars.com • info@midnightcellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY: It’s Wine Club Appreciation Night at Midnight Cellars. Club members, join us for a complimentary evening of wine, food and entertainment in the tasting room beginning at 6 p.m. Reservations required.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Join us all weekend in the tasting room. Sample our two Zinfandels, as well as our other wines. Zin Tasting ticketholders receive complimentary tasting, as well as a 20 percent discount on wine purchases.

MINASSIAN-YOUNG VINEYARDS

4045 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.7571 • www.m-yv.com • info@m-yv.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Dry-farmed Zinfandel is very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very good. Join us Saturday with the other Far Out Wineries. More information at www.faroutwineries.com. Tasting fee is $5/pp.

MITCHELLA VINEYARD & WINERY

ZIN FAN

2525 Mitchell Ranch Way, Paso Robles • 805.239.8555 • www.mitchella.com • info@mitchella.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Sip, savor and delight in our small lot Zinfandels, perfectly paired with assorted cheeses and hors d’oeuvres. Relax on the patio. Show your Zin event ticket or stub and receive a 10 percent discount.

Come have fun and unwind! Don’t forget to ask for a Port and chocolate tasting. Sunday, enjoy live music on the patio. “Life is an Adventure, Drink Wine”™ $5/pp; Complimentary/Club members.

MONDO CELLARS

3260 Nacimiento Lake Drive, Paso Robles • 805.226.2925 • www.mondocellars.com • jmmondo@mondocellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY: Sunset happy hour continues. Live music and catered appetizers from 5 - 9:30 p.m. Come out and drink in the view.

SATURDAY: Live music from 2 - 6 p.m. Barbecue from 1 - 5 p.m. $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members.

SUNDAY: Wine and cheese pairings all day. Come experience the best views in Paso Wine Country.

MOONSTONE CELLARS

801 Main Street, Suite C, Cambria • 805.927.9466 • www.moonstonecellars.com • info@moonstonecellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SATURDAY: It’s our first Zin Library Party! Saturday, from 6 - 9 p.m., at San Simeon Pines Resort. We’ll be doing things by the book. Literary fun and games, fine food and loads of library Zinfandel. Book now! For more info, give us a call.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Come savor wines in the pines and sip by the sea! Within walking distance of Moonstone Beach, we feature award-winning red and white varietals in Cambria’s quaint West Village shopping district.

We’ll have some barrel samples of our new Zin on hand! Drop by!

NADEAU FAMILY VINTNERS

ZIN FAN

3860 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.3574 • www.nadeaufamilyvintners.com • patrice@nadeaufamilyvintners.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Nadeau is all about Zin, which is exactly what you will find here this weekend. Enjoy an all Zin line-up, including the ever popular CRITICAL MASS Zin, along with other fruit-forward offerings!

SATURDAY: Join the 17 Far Out Wineries on a unique “Walkabout Zin Tasting” in the caves at JUSTIN. You’ll have an opportunity to meet the “Makers,” attend breakout seminars, enjoy appetizers and more!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Can you say raspberry chocolate fondue? We can and will on Saturday and Sunday! Come by and dip a strawberry, corn chip or marshmallow, while savoring a taste of Nadeau Zin. Complimentary while it lasts!

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NICHOLS WINERY & CELLARS

ZIN FAN

4615 Traffic Way, Atascadero • 805.466.7278 • www.nicholswinery.com • knicholsca@earthlink.net ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Nichols Winery is a world-famous award-winning boutique winery of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Meritage, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Also home of Silver Fox, Soleil and Terroir brands. Tours of the up-side-down cellar. Case discounts of 25 percent, and some wine specials of two cases for the price of one. Patio dining and picnic with Nichols wines.

International award-winning wines! Learn how an award-winning winery makes small boutique lots of great internationally award-winning wines. Winemaking; art for consumers to taste. Wine club member specials and discounts.

NINER WINE ESTATES

2400 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles • 805.226.4882 • www.ninerwine.com • info@ninerwine.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Need a break from Zinfandel? Take the opportunity to explore what else Paso Robles Wine Country has to offer. Visit Niner Wine Estates and enjoy our selection of Bordeaux, Rhône and Italian wines in our elegant hospitality center located in Paso Robles westside. We look forward to welcoming you.

OPOLO VINEYARDS

ZIN FAN

7110 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.238.9593 • www.opolo.com • info@opolo.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Join us in our cellar for an incredible multiple course dinner paired with some of our favorite wines. $110/pp; $90/Club members. Call 805.238.9593 or purchase online at www.opolo.com.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Stop by our tasting room over the weekend to enjoy whole roasted lamb, carnitas and carne asada tacos, along with all the fixings. Lunch is $12/pp; tasting is $5/pp. Both are complimentary for members.

SATURDAY: Join the 17 Far Out Wineries in the Caves at JUSTIN Winery for a “Walkabout Zin Tasting.” Meet the winemakers, enjoy appetizers and more! 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $55/pp. For tickets, visit www.faroutwineries.com.

OSO LIBRE WINERY

7383 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.238.3378 • www.osolibre.com • jeff@osolibre.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SATURDAY: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Exclusive cheese and chocolate pairing of four Zinfandel wines.

Aged Irish cheddar, black pepper and espresso Toscano with our Gold Medal wines. Finish with Azucar Estate Late Harvest and smokey blue cheese truffle. Music by world class violinist James Riccardo. $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members.

FRIDAY & SUNDAY: Join us and sample six award-winning wines along with an aged gouda cheese pairing.

The tasting is $10/pp and is waived with the purchase of wine. Complimentary/Club members.

PARRISH FAMILY VINEYARD

1220 Park Street, Paso Robles • 805.286.4028 • www.parrishfamilyvineyard.com • chalan@parrishfamilyvineyard.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: Thursday - Monday 12 - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Join the zinner festivities with wine, cheese and Zinfandel cupcake pairings! Be the first to taste the new release of our amazing 2010 Zinfandel!

PASOPORT WINE COMPANY INC.

ZIN FAN

95 Booker Road, Templeton • 805.239.2229 • www.pasoportwine.com • info@pasoportwine.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Don’t miss us this Zin Fest Weekend at our new westside winery location on Booker Road! We’ll be tasting Zin Port from the bottle and the barrel. On Saturday and Sunday, we’ll be serving unique tapas-style foods perfectly paired with our ports. Each day, we will feature a different pairing theme.

It could be tapas from the grill, fine cheeses, chocolate truffles or maybe all three. We’ll be pouring our new spring release ports too! Find us just off of Highway 46 West, four miles west of Highway 101 on Booker Road.

Pairing 12 - 4 p.m. $10/pp.

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PARTICIPATING WINERIES

PEACHY CANYON WINERY

1480 North Bethel Road, Templeton • 866.335.1918 • www.peachycanyon.com • tastingroom@peachycanyon.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: It’s Zin Fest! Join us for verticals of our estate Zins and cheese pairing.

SATURDAY: Come by the Peachy tasting room. Sample our current and future Zinfandel releases, while the Beckett family grills up tri-tip sliders and boogies to music. $10/pp includes tasting and food. Barbecue 12 - 3 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Preview our upcoming vintages of Zinfandels, try these wines before they go back into our cellar. Enjoy a wine sale all weekend long and complimentary tastings Friday and Saturday.

PEAR VALLEY VINEYARD

ZIN FAN

PITHY LITTLE WINE COMPANY

ZIN FAN

1244 Pine Street Suite B, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.546.1059 • www.pithywine.com • info@pithywine.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Visit our winery tasting room located in the heart of Downtown Paso Robles. Zinfandel Festival guests present your Festival wine glass or ticket to receive 50 percent off our signature wine and small bites tasting. Discover all of the wonderful products we craft from the rich bold flavors of our house-made Pithy Little Soda Works old-fashioned American sodas, to a taste from the farm with our organic olive oils from our Fortuity Table Collection. Zinfandel Festival guests are our invited as our VIPs to enjoy exclusive savings all weekend long.

POMAR JUNCTION VINEYARD & WINERY

4900 Union Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.2861 • www.pearvalley.com • info@pearvalley.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: All weekend long we will be offering complimentary tasting and case specials. Get an inside glimpse of the winery during one of our daily tours at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Join us Friday evening for a Winter Fireside Concert featuring Mostly Monica, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the music. Pear Valley wines will be available for purchase by the glass and bottle. This event is complimentary.

Saturday, Tom will create Zinfandel inspired appetizers on the grill. Live music from 12 - 4 p.m. Sunday, wine and chocolate pairings.

5036 South El Pomar, Templeton • 805.238.9940 • www.pomarjunction.com • info@pomarjunction.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Celebrate the kick-off of Zin Fest with Pomar Junction! Come by to taste our wines, mingle with the winemaker while touring the winery, or even enjoy a vineyard tour around the 120-acre estate. Bottle and case specials on all Zin wines!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Bring your appetite with you on Saturday and Sunday! Stein’s will be putting on a barbecue you will not soon forget, including a Zin barbecue sauce and Zin brownies to enjoy with all of our estate wines. Winery and vineyard tours, along with Zin bottle and case specials, to top it off! Barbecue for purchase, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

1985 Penman Springs Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.7959 • www.penmansprings.com • penmansprings@gmail.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Join us all weekend for our spectacular views of Paso Robles, estate-grown and awardwinning wines paired perfectly with tasty morsels, and finally, our first Petit Verdot varietal. Our $5 charge is donated to the North County Humane Society. We welcome you to come and “Taste the Art.”

22202 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita • 805.438.3375 • www.pozovalley.com • info@pozovalley.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 12 - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Come and visit our quaint, country tasting room, located in historic Downtown Santa Margarita. We are only 1.5 miles off Highway 101. Enjoy complimentary tasting of our award-winning Zinfandels with special discounts on select Zinfandels being offered all weekend long. Our Zinfandel is grown on our family ranch where we have farmed for five generations. Come and meet the family behind it all!

5325 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.227.4949 • www.percazocellars.com • dteckman@percazocellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Come discover what all the fuss is about! Enjoy our exquisite, handcrafted wines, including the beloved ZinG, LH Zin and 100 percent dry-farmed Zinfandel, while indulging on an array of expertly paired small bites. Usually open only by appointment, this is your chance to discover the Per Cazo experience.

13350 River Road, San Miguel • 805.467.3104 • www.prettysmith.com/wordpress• info@prettysmith.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Our Zinfandel is sold out - visit us for a taste of estate-grown Bordeaux varietals and blends. Weekend specials, as low as $100 per case, will be offered on select wines for this weekend only.

Complimentary appetizers will be available. Get your signed copy of the “eat this with ... Paso Robles Wine” book. Tasting $10/pp fully refunded with purchase.

829 13th Street, Downtown Paso Robles • 805.226.4005 • www.pianettawinery.com • info@pianettawinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday 12 - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY & SUNDAY: Unwind from the Weekend Festivities at Pianetta! Help us celebrate the new release of our infamous JUG Wine this weekend (in lieu of Zinfandel), also enjoy specials on our other award-winning wine!

SATURDAY: Stop by the tasting room to enjoy barrel samples of our yet-to-be released 2011 Zinfandel, the first Zin we have done in four years! Enjoy locally-sourced appetizers and the line-up of regular Pianetta!

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Visit our tasting room all weekend and enjoy our fantastic wine, great hospitality and featured local artwork!

5424 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.226.2800 • www.proulxwines.com • genoa@proulxwines.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Join Kevin and Genoa Riley for an intimate winemaker dinner at Willow Creek Farm catered by longtime Paso favorite Cahoots! $105/pp; $85/Club members. Limited seating, call or email for reservations.

SATURDAY: Be sure to stop by the Proulx table at the Zin Tasting and Wine Country Auction to sample our Zins and Zin blends.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Celebrate Zin at Proulx with our newly released 2009 Old Vine Willow Creek Farm Zin, 2010 Swiss Colina Zin and small bites throughout the day. Tasting $7/pp; Complimentary/Club members.

You keep the glass.

PENMAN SPRINGS VINEYARD

ZIN FAN

PER CAZO CELLARS

PIANETTA WINERY

PIPESTONE VINEYARDS

ZIN FAN

2040 Niderer Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.6385 • www.pipestonevineyards.com • jeff.pipes@sbcglobal.net ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Join us for the All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Boil to kick-off this weekend. $85/pp; $75/ Club members. Call for details. Come taste the unmanipulated Rhônes (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre), Chateauneuf-du-Pipe and Zinfandel that match our Mediterranean climate, true varietal character and good Feng Shui (Templeton Gap). Special wine sale all weekend. Saturday 10 a.m., join us at Far Out Wineries “Walkabout Zin Tasting,” $55/pp. Tickets: www.faroutwineries.com. Sunday, 2-for-1 free tasting for Zin Tasting ticketholders. Spicy Cajun sliders from our outdoor wood-fired oven for lunch.

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RANCHITA CANYON VINEYARD

ZIN FAN

3439 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel • 805.467.9448 • www.ranchitacanyonvineyard.com • bill@ranchitacanyonvineyard.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Stop by and meet owners Teresa and Bill Hinrichs, who will be pouring their handcrafted estate wines. Enjoy beautiful valley and vineyard views from our cozy tasting room, while sampling three different Zins (including the renowned Old Vine and Thiz Iz It Zins) along with three signature blends, Bordeaux varietals, old vine Petite Sirah and two Port-style wines. Special wine sales all weekend, and event ticketholders receive 10 percent discount on wine purchases festival weekend. We will have food available 12 - 3 p.m. Friday - Sunday, or you can bring a picnic and enjoy the views from our new patio.

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PARTICIPATING WINERIES RANGELAND WINES

8355 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.674.9232 • www.rangelandwines.com • laird@foshay.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Meet owners Laird and Lisa Foshay, and winemaker Shannon Gustafson, pouring Rangeland Wines at Thacher Winery. We will be pouring our 2009 Zinfandel and other 2009 red wines, along with barrel samples of newer wines. Find out more about our special wine club discounts for estate-grown Adelaida Springs Ranch grass-fed beef.

RED SOLES WINERY

3230 Oakdale Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.9898 • www.redsoleswinery.com • tiffani@redsoleswinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Come on by Red Soles Winery for a celebration of Zinfandel! We will have our newly released, and always award-winning, estate Zins. Taste samples from both our eastside and westside vineyards. Decide for yourself if there is a difference. In addition, there will be perfectly paired cheese bites for your pleasure and Randy will be manning the barbecue for some for some tasty snacks. For more information, call our tasting room.

RIO SECO VINEYARD & WINERY

4295 Union Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.8884 • www.riosecowine.com • info@riosecowine.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: No spring training this year for ex-Major League Baseball scout, Tom! Who would want to scout the Yankees when you could be tasting Paso Zins? Three brand new Zinfandels to join our line-up!

Zin-inspired treats all weekend and super sales, fantastic wines and friendly people too. Hope you’ll stop by!

FRIDAY: Please join us as we celebrate Zinfandel wines at our annual Open House, 7 - 10 p.m. featuring barrel samples, ports, new releases and live music too! A trip down memory lane with library Zins available for tasting, $5/pp; Complimentary/Club members. Look forward to your visit!

RIVERSTAR VINEYARDS

ZIN FAN

7450 Estrella Road, San Miguel • 805.467.0086 • www.riverstarvineyards.com • greatwines@riverstarvineyards.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Come visit us and begin your weekend at RiverStar Vineyards! From 4 - 7 p.m., we will pair our 2009 Zinfandel with a delicioso taco bar. $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members. 10 percent discount on all tasting room wine and merchandise throughout the weekend - great case specials too!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: We will be pouring our new Rosé and offering barrel samples of our 2010 vintages.

Come and take advantage of our great case specials - RiverStar Rosé, 2009 Zinfandel and 2009 Affinity - $99/ case. Our wines are food friendly and priced to be everyday drinkable wines ... come visit and see for yourself!

RN ESTATE VINEYARD & WINERY

7986 North River Road, Paso Robles • 805.610.9802 • www.rnestate.com • rnicolas@rnestate.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: By appointment only FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Share a former restaurateur’s dream of creating exceptional food-friendly wine. We specialize in red Bordeaux and Rhône style blends grown on our hilltop estate, and Burgundian-style Pinot Noirs sourced from cooler areas. Private vineyard tours and tastings available by appointment.

ROBERT HALL WINERY

3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.1616 • www.roberthallwinery.com • info@roberthallwinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: We Zin no more. Come Rhône with us all weekend long. Sample our award-winning wines and discover “The Essence of Paso Robles”™. During your visit you are welcome to tour the largest wine caverns on the Central Coast, or perhaps enjoy a picnic lunch on our garden terrace.

SATURDAY: We will be offering an extended tour of the spectacular wine caverns. This is a unique opportunity to get the inside scoop on what goes on behind the scene. The tours will be offered each hour on the hour beginning at 11 a.m., and will include a tasting of library wines paired with cheese.

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PARTICIPATING WINERIES ROCKIN’ R WINERY

8500 Union Road, Paso Robles • 805.835.8529 • www.rockinrwinery.com • rockinrwinery@att.net ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY: Kick-off this zinful weekend by rockin’ in to R-boutique family winery on your way into town! No charge for tasty Italian antipasti, which complements R-Zin, Primitivo and Super-Roblan™ wine blends.

SATURDAY: R-music will be rockin’ and R-tasty wines will be rollin’ across your delighted palate. R-Barbecue will be grillin’ and R-fan club will be chillin’. Doesn’t that sound thrillin’? Try Smokin’ and Crash!

SUNDAY: Come by early to pair R-Zin blends (Nirvana, Satisfaction, Father&Son and Desperado) with tasty antipasti and grilled bites. You’ll also love Pink Freud, Smooth, White Rabbit, Genesis and Barbera Anne.

ROCKY CREEK CELLARS

ZIN FAN

8687 Apple Road Highway 46 West, Templeton • 805.238.1919 • www.rockycreekcellars.com • tasting@rockycreekcellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Rocky Creek Cellars will be offering case specials with discounts up to 25 percent off all weekend. You will be welcomed to this true family winery by father and son and their handsome winery dog Kuma.

SATURDAY: Rocky Creek Cellars will be enjoying plenty of Zinfandel, a California classic. We will be pouring our new release 2007 Zinfandel. You can start your day off by pairing your Zins with some western barbecue, then get up and dance to some live music! $10/pp, tasting included!

ROTTA WINERY

250 Winery Road, Templeton • 805.237.0510 • www.rottawinery.com • info@rottawinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Come visit the historic Rotta Winery and tasting room, featuring a unique blend of history and modern winemaking technology! Enjoy tasting our award-winning wines, wine by the glass, and finger foods!

ROXO PORT CELLARS

6996 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.464.0922 • www.roxocellars.com • kim@roxocellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Roxo Port Cellars at the Zinfandel Festival on March 17.

Then join us at our new tasting room co-located at Chateau Margene in west Paso Robles. We’ll tempt you with barrel samples and current releases of our premium Port-style wines.

SAN MARCOS CREEK VINEYARD

ZIN FAN

7750 Highway 101, Paso Robles • 805.467.9260 • www.sanmarcoscreek.com • info@sanmarcoscreek.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Escape the crowds and come experience our beautiful family owned and operated winery, located conveniently on Highway 101, just five miles north of Paso. Enjoy scenic views, picnic areas and live music on Saturday, as well as house prepared appetizers paired with our award-winning estate wines. Late Harvest Zinfandel will be paired with complimentary chocolate raspberry truffles! Case discounts offered all weekend and barrel tasting of our upcoming Zins on the patio.

SARZOTTI WINERY

180 Bella Ranch Road, Templeton • 805.226.2022 • www.sarzottiwinery.com • sarzottiwinery@att.net ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: The Sarzotti family is a completely hands-on operation with generations of experience.

We manage and control all aspects of our vineyard and winery production. All weekend, relax and enjoy complimentary tasting, including our new releases. Join us Saturday - Sunday for a famous barbecue prepared by the Sarzotti family with live music and entertainment. Come spend the day with us, and see the love and passion we have for our small family-operated boutique winery. Just east of Templeton off El Pomar on Bella Ranch Road. “Savor The Passion, Drink to Life!” - Sarzotti Family

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5015 Linne Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.8881 • www.sculpterra.com • sculpterrawinery@gmail.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Kick-off the Zinfandel Festival weekend at Sculpterra Winery. On Friday, enjoy our Italianstyle Zinfandel/Primitivo while enjoying the tranquility of the larger-than-life sculpture garden. On Saturday, we invite you to come out and join us in a traditional Greek celebration with Greek food and dancers, as well as a live band. Reserve your space for this Saturday event, which takes place from 1 - 4 p.m. $25/pp; $20/ Club members by calling the number above. On Sunday, we will continue the festivities with our weekly music series. Steve Key presents Songwriters at Play from 1 - 4 p.m., bring a picnic ...

SEXTANT WINES

2324 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles • 805.542.0133 • www.sextantwines.com • concierge@sextantwines.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Feeling lucky? If you play your cards right, you could walk away a winner from Sextant Wines’ Monte Carlo Night! Food, fun and of course award-winning Zinfandels make this an evening you can’t afford to miss.

7 - 10 p.m. $110/pp; $85/Club members. Reservations required.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Visit our new estate winery and hospitality center, a must stop of the day. A Zin lovers paradise! Taste multiple 90+ point Zinfandels paired with decadent cheese and chocolates. Visit www.sextantwines.com for more details.

SILVER HORSE WINERY

2995 Pleasant Road, San Miguel • 805.467.9463 • www.silverhorse.com • steve@silverhorse.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: “Three for All” with Silver Horse, First Crush and Tassajara Cellars. Enjoy a wide selection of estate and award-winning wines in one beautiful location. Artisan cheese pairings and gourmet treats all weekend. We will be pouring our limited edition Zinfandel and Zinfandel Blend “Tantric.” Zin lovers are scrambling for it. $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members. Bring a picnic and enjoy our panoramic vineyard views.

STACKED STONE CELLARS

ZIN FAN

1525 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.7872 • www.stackedstone.com • donald@stackedstone.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 12 - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Come taste our handcrafted, small lots of award-winning wines all weekend long in our outdoor, ancient oak-studded tasting room. Plan to stay for a complimentary barbecue, live music and great wine! Stacked Stone Cellars is a family-owned, westside winery nestled among the rolling hills of Peachy Canyon, minutes from Downtown Paso Robles. From Spring Street in Downtown Paso, take Sixth Street West, which turns into Pacific, which turns into Peachy Canyon Road. We are only 1 ¾ miles from Spring Street! See you here!

STANGER

5225 Highway 41 and 7970 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.238.4777 • www.stangervineyards.com • roger@stangervineyards.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: A visit to either of our east or westside tasting rooms this weekend will most likely have you meeting the winemaker, general manager or owner of STANGER, as they will be in attendance. Buy a bottle of a STANGER reserve wine and have it signed. Note: an owner-signed bottle would be a unique gift for someone close to you. STANGER will also be offering its 2007 Pinot Noir Reserve this weekend at $114 per bottle. Only 38 cases were produced so we’re not sure how long it will be available. Weekend special: buy a case of the Reserve Syrah or Cabernet Sauvignon and get a magnum free ($175 value).

STARR RANCH VINEYARDS AND WINERY

9320 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.0144 • www.starr-ranch.com • judy@starr-ranch.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Sitting high in the hills of westside Adelaida, our vines respond to the totality of the environment to produce some of the most sought after grapes in the area. We retain a bit of our fruit to handcraft fine Rhône wines, white and red, and Bordeaux-style wines. Produced in very small quantities here in our winery, our wines exemplify the character and quality of the best of the westside. To celebrate Zin Fest, we will provide food and wine pairings, and showcase our new releases. All three days of the weekend, we’ll swing wide the doors and welcome visitors to our lovely, secluded setting.

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STEINBECK VINEYARDS & WINERY

5940 Union Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.1854 • www.steinbeckwines.com • cindy@steinbeckwines.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Step into the Steinbeck’s rich seven generation history, as you walk into our eclectic, museum-like tasting room. Our family has grown grapes and made wine in our community for 90 years, farmed in Paso Robles for 128 years! Pre-release samples of the 2008 vintage will be featured, as well as our current release of Viognier, THE CRASH, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah. Join Howie and Bev at the barbecue pit to taste amazing tri-tip and venison sausage from 12 - 2 p.m.

STEPHEN’S CELLAR

7575 York Mountain Road, Templeton • 805.238.2412 • www.stephenscellar.com • lori@stephenscellar.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Bring your camera for this beautiful oak forest drive through historic York Mountain off Highway 46 West, to Stephen’s Cellar and scenic estate vineyard. The wine’s worth it. An out-of-theway, one-of-a-kind, meet-the-winemaker place, five miles from the ocean and 18 miles southeast of Hearst Castle, at an altitude of 1,500 feet. The estate vineyard is tended with organic and Biodynamic cultural techniques. Stephen’s offers award-winning Pinot Noirs, from 1995 - 2008, Claret (British term for Bordeaux blend), Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. Silversmith demonstration, York Mountain Silver.

STILL WATERS VINEYARDS

ZIN FAN

2750 Old Grove Lane, Paso Robles • 805.237.9231 • www.stillwatersvineyards.com • winery@stillwatersvineyards.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY: Taste test - we’ll be pouring our first release Estate Primitivo, along with our Gold Medal Estate Zinfandel. Can you guess the varietal? Appetizers, estate olive oil and specials all day. Free tasting to festival ticket holders. Vineyard and winery tours, and barrel tastings hourly. See you at Zin Fest.

SUNDAY: Back by popular demand - our famous taco and homemade tamale bar! $8/pp; Complimentary/Club members. Join us in the olive grove for lunch and live music from 12 - 3 p.m. Amazing food, breathtaking views and award-winning wines. Who could ask for anything more? Okay, we’ll throw in some case specials too!

SUMMERWOOD WINERY

2175 Arbor Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.1365 • www.summerwoodwine.com • info@summerwoodwine.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Please call for more information.

TABLAS CREEK VINEYARD

9339 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.1231 • www.tablascreek.com • info@tablascreek.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Please join us for Zin Fest - even though we don’t make a Zin! Learn why Paso’s affinity for Zinfandel was one reason we decided it would be the ideal place for Rhône varieties. At our interactive stations, try grafting a grapevine, and learn about organic and Biodynamic viticulture and our limestone soils. On Saturday, 30-minute tours will embark each hour. Also Saturday, 10 a.m., join the 17 Far Out Wineries on a unique “Meet the Makers” tasting in the caves at JUSTIN Winery. Attend breakout seminars, while enjoying appetizers and conversation! $55/pp. Tickets and info at www.faroutwineries.com

TACKITT FAMILY VINEYARDS

ZIN FAN

6640 Von Dollen Road, San Miguel • 805.467.9490 • www.tackittfamilyvineyards.com • leon@tackittfamilyvineyards.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Visit us along the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail and enjoy barrel samples of our up-andcoming Zinfandels, along with our award-winning 2008 Zinfandel.

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TERRY HOAGE VINEYARDS

870 Arbor Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.2083 • www.terryhoagevineyards.com • info@terryhoagevineyards.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Stopping by Terry Hoage Vineyards during Zinfandel Festival is a must-do if you have not tried these outstanding, limited production and extremely sought after wines. Touted by the Wine Advocate as “yet another of the small, artisan wineries in Paso Robles with seemingly limitless upside potential.”

Specializing in expressive Rhône varietals, such as Grenache and Syrah. We will be tasting some of our new releases, as well as some library wines. Tasting fee is $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members.

Disclaimer: Terry Hoage Vineyards is not affiliated with Hogue wines® or The Hogue Cellars®.

THACHER WINERY

VERIS CELLARS - HOME OF JANKRIS & BEN HOGAN WINES

ZIN FAN

8355 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles • 805.237.0087 • www.thacherwinery.com • info@thacherwinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Join Thacher Winery at The Kentucky Ranch. All wines, including the newly released Zinfandels, and Rangeland wines are available. Also, special for this weekend a “re-release” of the super award-winning and sold out 2008 Triumvirate Reserve Zinfandel (limited quantities). Awarded “Best Red” at the 2011 SF Chronicle Wine Competition. On Saturday morning, join the 17 Far Out Wineries on a unique “Walkabout Zin Tasting” in the caves at JUSTIN. You’ll “meet the makers,” attend breakout seminars, enjoy appetizers and more! www.faroutwineries.com for tickets and more details!

TOBIN JAMES CELLARS

8950 Union Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.2204 • www.tobinjames.com • info@tobinjames.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY: It’s all true! The 15th Annual James Gang Members and Guests All Out Bash! Incredible wines, beer, food, live bands and fun! 7 - 10:30 p.m. $85 - $95/pp. Call the office early for tickets as they sell out quickly! Get your airbrush tattoo!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: It’s all true! Amazing line up of stellar wines and fun times! 15th Annual Winemakers Cook-off - Toby v. Lance and Claire 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Complimentary. Barrel sample our very special reserve Zins! Taste and purchase rare, limited release Zinfandels available over Zin Fest! Get your fun airbrush tattoos!

TREANA AND HOPE FAMILY WINES

ZIN FAN

1585 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.4112 • www.hopefamilywines.com • whitney@hfwines.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Thursday by appointment SATURDAY: Hope Family Wines has helped shape the Paso Robles wine community for over the past 30 years. To celebrate our long grape growing and winemaking history, we are opening our wine library to showcase verticals of our flagship Treana Red and Treana White wines. Stop by anytime on Saturday and discover the evolution of Treana & Hope Family Wines. A limited number of each wine will be available for purchase. Tasting $5/pp. Call or email tastingroom@hfwines.com for more information.

TURLEY WINE CELLARS

ZIN FAN

2900 Vineyard Drive, Templeton • 805.434.1030 • www.turleywinecellars.com • tasting@turleywinecellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Back by popular demand! Turley teams up with Ian at McPhee’s Grill to throw-down what’s sure to be a memorable winemaker dinner. Seats are limited. Call 805.434.1030 for reservation information.

SATURDAY: Join us for a sit down tasting of six different 2011 Pesenti Vineyard blocks and discover how elevation, slope, sun exposure and soil play an important role in the vineyard and the bottle. R.S.V.P. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

SUNDAY: Zin, Zin and more Zin!

TWILIGHT CELLARS

2740 Hidden Mountain Road, Paso Robles • 805.226.9907 • www.twilightcellars.com • sales@twilightcellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: Thursday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Enjoy our extensively oaked wines expressing fruit and terroir, velvety smooth and perfect with haute cuisine to everyday cuisine. Complimentary Italian-style appetizers paired with our wines, plus our popular ultra premium jug wine you fill, cork and label yourself. $15/750ml bottle!

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VENTEUX VINEYARDS

1795 Las Tablas Road, Templeton • 805.369.0127 • www.venteuxvineyards.com • info@venteuxvineyards.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Come to Venteux to experience truly handcrafted wines at our beautiful estate winery.

You will be welcomed by our friendly staff in our charming tasting room. Taste the 2009 Zinfandel made in honor of Zin Fest, along with the long-awaited releases of the 100 percent 2009 Grenache, 2009 Mourvèdre and 2010 Pinot Noir. Toby will be grilling sausages, veggies and meats to pair with the wines from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $5 tasting fee waived with bottle purchase. Cellar Club barbecue Friday night!

Check our website for more details.

ZIN FAN

1266 North Bethel Road, Templeton • 805.434.0319 • www.veriscellars.com • info@veriscellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Enjoy complimentary tastings of new releases and old favorites of our spectacular, award-winning, artisan estate wines in our historic tasting room. We’ll be offering unique Zin-friendly treats!

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Visit our one-of-a-kind Ben Hogan driving range. Hit our balls directly into our Chardonnay vineyard. See if Zinfandel adds that extra yardage you need! Complimentary clubs and balls provided.

SATURDAY: Fine wines go with great sounds, so get your groove on and dance the day away to live, local music on our front lawn from 1 - 5 p.m. Take a swing in our long drive competition for wine prizes.

VICTOR HUGO WINERY

ZIN FAN

2850 El Pomar, Templeton • 805.434.1128 • www.victorhugowinery.com • sales@victorhugowinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Join us for Zinfandel Festival Weekend at our award-winning estate vineyard and winery.

We will be pouring our newly released Zinfandel, tasting barrel samples and offering wine specials all weekend!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Meet the owners of Templeton Hills Beef - Will Woolley, Darian Buckles and Alton Emery as they demonstrate the benefits of grass-fed, sustainable no-hormone beef. They will be discussing different cuts, cooking techniques and how to order your own beef. Come by to see the new wave of “locavore.”

VILLA SAN-JULIETTE WINERY

6385 Cross Canyon Road, San Miguel • 805.550.0522 • www.villasanjuliette.com • info@villasanjuliette.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Please call for more information.

VILLICANA WINERY

2725 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.9456 • www.villicanawinery.com • villicanawinery@earthlink.net ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: Thursday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: We are releasing our Zin this weekend! The 2010 vintage brought extremely limited yields, so stop by and taste it while it lasts. Sample our other new release wines, talk to the winemaker, and check out our new distillery project making grape based Vodka and Gin under the name Re:Find.

SATURDAY: Free barbecue to go with our Zinfandel! We will start serving the barbecue at 11:30 a.m. until it lasts (usually 3 p.m.). Rain cancels. Also, join Alex and the other Far Out Wineries on a unique “Walkabout Zin Tasting” in the caves at JUSTIN. Visit www.faroutwineries.com/events for tickets and more information.

VINA ROBLES

3700 Mill Road, Paso Robles • 805.227.4812 • www.vinarobles.com • info@vinarobles.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: For this weekend only, we will take a few cases of 2007 Zinfandel out of our library – the perfect chance to add something special to your cellar! It will also be available for a tasting and chocolate pairing all weekend long. On Saturday from 1 - 4 p.m., enjoy live music in the tasting room and join us between 12 - 4 p.m. for a casual barbecue. The west’s most recognized brand of beef, Harris Ranch, known for being the most progressive and quality conscious beef producer, will be here to teach you everything about pairing beef with our estate wines. Barbecue is $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members.

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ZIN FAN

5076 Mustard Creek Road, Paso Robles • 805.237.0378 • www.vinesonthemarycrest.com • info@vinesonthemarycrest.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: We are having an old-fashioned wiener roast! Come roast hot dogs and marshmallows with us under the stars at our first ever cookout. Bring a jacket and join us for food, music, yummy wine and good fun! Wines by the glass and bottle. Family-friendly. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. $10/pp; $5/Club members. R.S.V.P. 805.237.0378.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: All weekend long we will pour My Generation, our Gold Medal-winning Zinfandel blend, and our delicious Remo Belli Zinfandel. Wine specials, case specials and Zin ticketholder specials. $10/pp tasting fee gets you a premium wine glass and a $5 credit toward a wine purchase! Come taste at VOTM!

VISTA DEL REY VINEYARDS

ZIN FAN

7340 Drake Road, Paso Robles • 805.467.2138 • www.vdrvineyards.com • kingzin@tcsn.net ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Get off the beaten path, experience the difference. Taste three-year vertical of dryfarmed Zinfandel, Barbera and Barbera Dessert Wine. Also, artisan condiments, including eight private label salad dressings, mustards, jellies and dessert toppings. Featuring 36 Degrees olive oil tasting and sales, and Smokey Jim’s BBQ chips and unique barrel products. Carved gourds and jewelry by Karen Duby. Saturday and Sunday, enjoy King’s Killer meat balls with Miss Oddetts barbecue sauce, gourmet cheeses, tapenade and other goodies. Music by J Street Slim Sunday. Enjoy our panoramic view of the Santa Lucia Mountains.

WCP CELLARS

WINDWARD VINEYARD

1380 Live Oak Road, Paso Robles • 805.239.2565 • www.windwardvineyard.com • anna@windwardvineyard.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Exclusively Pinot Noir. Enjoy a vertical tasting of four vintages of our “Zinfully great” Estate Pinot Noir paired alongside artisan cheeses and breads, and experience the magic in the marriage of flavors that result. Be a featured star in a photo-shoot in our Barrel room, and tour the family winery. From vineyard to bottle, it all takes place here. Bocce ball games will be going on throughout the weekend, so grab a friend and try your luck against other visitors! Beautiful local art on display and for sale in our old world tasting room. All inclusive for $10/pp; Complimentary/Club members. Case specials all weekend.

ZENAIDA CELLARS

ZIN FAN

1550 Highway 46 West, Paso Robles • 805.227.0382 • www.zenaidacellars.com • info@zenaidacellars.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., 6:30 - 9 p.m.; Saturday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Join us for Zin, Zydeco and a “Zeafood” boil. Library Zinfandel vintages will be paired with food from the “Zea” while you enjoy the Crustacea Jazz Band. Dinner served at 7 p.m. $75/pp; $50/Club members.

SATURDAY: Imbibe at lunch! Zin and seafood “Zoup” (formally known as Cioppino) will be served until 4 p.m. with over 15 vintages of our Estate Zinfandel and Zephyr Cuvée open for sharing. $10/pp; Complimentary/ Club members.

SUNDAY: Come thirsty, because over 15 vintages of our Estate Zinfandel and Zephyr will be open for sharing in addition to our usual line-up. Come see what we have up our sleeves for Zin Fest ticketholders!

ZIN FAN

1335 Vendels Circle, Paso Robles • 805.239.1568 • www.wcpwines.com • info@wcpwines.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY & SUNDAY: Come for the wine, and stay for the party at WCP Cellars. Friday, reserve Zinfandels with barbecue sausages. Sunday, barrel tasting paired with cheeses.

SATURDAY: New releases with barbecue tri-tip.

WESTBERG CELLARS

ZIN FAN

3180 Willow Creek Road, Paso Robles • 805.238.9321 • www.westbergwine.com • westbergcellars@gmail.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: We are all about Zinfandel and proud of it! Come on up and join our family for fun, food, live music and best of all incredible wine! Saturday, Mark Adams and the Westsiders will be playing, and Sunday we will have Jim Sweetwater. We will be barrel tasting and serving up some tasty snacks. Our rich Zins will be paired with meats from the barbecue. On the sweet side, we will be pairing our Rhône blend with a spicy chocolate fondue. And for the white wine lovers - try our Willow White and Simply Chardonnay. We will also have some super buys on our older vintages while they last.

Thank You to our 20th Annual Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival Event Sponsors Magnum Partners

WILD COYOTE ESTATE WINERY

3775 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles • 805.610.1311 • www.wildcoyote.biz• info@wildcoyote.biz ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY: Come to the Wild Coyote Wild Westside ... Experience Santa Fe in Paso. Adobe village architecture, one-of-a-kind tasting room, genuine Native American tipi, sweat lodge and many original paintings, artworks and sculptures. Our signature trademark is “House-Of-Reds” and down-to-earth-wines - big, bold, none filtered, limited estate reserve with on-site sales only. Open house all weekend; pre-release barrel samples and special wine sales discount. Winery tour and barrel tasting Saturday and Sunday 10 - 11 a.m. $15/pp (first 50 to R.S.V.P.) followed by Kati’s famous homemade southwestern tacos with special salads ...

WILD HORSE WINERY & VINEYARDS

Paso Partners

ZIN FAN

1437 Wild Horse Winery Court, Templeton • 805.788.6310 • www.wildhorsewinery.com • leslie.churchill@wildhorsewinery.com ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY: Gourmet barbecue featuring Cattaneo Bros. sausages all day, plus wine specials and barrel samples. Coming into town late? No problem! Join us for live music from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. $5/pp.

SATURDAY: Old Vine Zin and Flat Bread Pizza! Stop by for wine specials, barrel samples and great pie (pizza pie that is). Live music from 12 - 3 p.m. $5/pp wine tasting; $12/pp food and wine.

SUNDAY: Wake up early to fresh quiche from Splash Cafe! A perfect pairing with our Verdelho, Malvasia Bianca, Rosé (or Zin, Pinot, Cabernet ...) Sunday we open at 10 a.m. $5/pp wine tasting; $10/pp food and wine.

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VISITOR INFO BED & BREAKFASTS, INNS, & GUEST COTTAGES BELVINO VIAGGIO TUSCAN RETREAT B&B

1985 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.237.8895 lois@belvinoviaggio.com www.belvinoviaggio.com

BERARDO VINEYARDS AND WINERY-B&BVACATION RENTALS

3280 Township Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.239.9432 Fax: 805.712.7047 berardovineyardsandwinery@msn.com www.berardovineyardsandwinery.com

CARRIAGE VINEYARDS BED & BREAKFAST

4337 South El Pomar, Templeton, CA 93465 Ph: 805.227.6807 Fax: 805.226.9969 stay@carriagevineyards.com www.carriagevineyards.com

VISITOR INFO PASO ROBLES VACATION RENTALS

11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.238.6932 Fax: 805.237.4164 innkeeper@JUSTINwine.com www.JUSTINwine.com

ORCHARD HILL FARM

5415 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.239.9680 Fax: 805.239.9684 orchardhillfarm@aol.com www.orchardhillbb.com

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES

P.O. Box 4129, Paso Robles, CA 93447 Ph: 805.423.9174 Fax: 805.238.0059 info@pasoroblesvacationrentals.com www.pasoroblesvacationrentals.com

1135 24th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.238.4740 Fax: 805.238.0726 info@bwblackoak.com www.bestwesternblackoak.com

2455 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.238.6500 Fax: 805.238.0500 jarnold@hixpaso.com www.hixpaso.com

THE CREEKSIDE BED & BREAKFAST

BEST WESTERN PLUS COLONY INN

HOTEL CHEVAL

5325 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.227.6585 Fax: 866.252.5962 lteckman@percazocellars.com www.thecreeksidebb.com

THE INN AT OPOLO

7110 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.238.9593 Fax: 805.371.0102 sales@opolo.com theinnatopolo.com

HOTELS AND MOTELS ADELAIDE INN

JUST INN AT JUSTIN WINERY

BEST WESTERN PLUS BLACK OAK

1215 Ysabel Avenue, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.238.2770 Fax: 805.238.3497 info@adelaideinn.com www.adelaideinn.com

BEST WESTERN CAVALIER OCEANFRONT RESORT

9415 Hearst Drive, San Simeon, CA 93452 Ph: 805.927.4688 Fax: 805.927.6472 sales@cavalierresort.com www.cavalierresort.com

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3600 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 Ph: 805.466.4449 Fax: 805.466.2119 bwatascadero.sales@lotusmgmtinc.com www.atascaderobestwestern.com

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT

120 South Vine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.239.9700 Fax: 805.226.9683 pasoroblesgm@ih-corp.com www.courtyardpasorobles.com

EL COLIBRI BOUTIQUE HOTEL & SPA

5620 Moonstone Beach Drive, Cambria, CA 93428 Ph: 805.924.3003 Fax: 805.924.3008 info@elcolibrihotel.com www.elcolibrihotel.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES OF ATASCADERO

9010 West Front Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 Ph: 805.462.0200 Fax: 805.462.0201 jfoote-sohi@hieatascadero.com www.hiexpress.com

1021 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.226.9995 Fax: 805.226.9979 info@hotelcheval.com www.hotelcheval.com

LA BELLASERA HOTEL & SUITES

206 Alexa Court, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.238.2834 Fax: 805.238.2826 sales@labellasera.com www.labellasera.com

OLIVE OIL PRODUCERS CARRIAGE VINEYARDS LLC

PASOLIVO OLIVE OIL

608 12th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.226.0300 Fax: 805.226.9003 vinnie40@earthlink.net www.ilcortileristorante.com

WE OLIVE

1009 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Ph: 805.540.5243 Fax: 805.540.5256 shanny@lunaredslo.com www.lunaredslo.com

4337 South El Pomar, Templeton, CA 93465 Ph: 805.226.9966 Fax: 805.226.9969 larry@carriagevineyards.com www.carriagevineyards.com

8530 Vineyard Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.227.0186 Fax: 805.226.8809 info@pasolivo.com www.pasolivo.com

1311 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.239.7667 Fax: 805.239.7962 dreeser@weolive.com www.weolive.com

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES

2615 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.239.3004 Fax: 805.239.3014 lq0832gm@laquinta.com www.lq.com

PASO ROBLES INN AND STEAKHOUSE

1103 Spring Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.238.2660 Fax: 805.238.4707 info@pasoroblesinn.com www.pasoroblesinn.com

FARMSTAND 46

3750 Highway 46 West, Templeton, CA 93465 Ph: 805.239.3661 Fax: 805.239.3662 susan@farmstand46.com www.farmstand46.com

RECREATION HUNTER RANCH GOLF COURSE

4041 Highway 46 East, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.237.7444 Fax: 805.226.4045 jcarson@hunterranchgolf.com www.hunterranchgolf.com

RESTAURANTS & CATERING ARTISAN

1401 Park Street, #105, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.237.8084 Fax: 805.237.8638 shandi@artisanpasorobles.com www.artisanpasorobles.com

IL CORTILE RISTORANTE

LUNA RED

MCPHEE’S GRILL

416 South Main Street, Templeton, CA 93465 Ph: 805.434.3204 Fax: 805.434.3815 info@mcphees.com www.mcphees.com

ODYSSEY WORLD CAFE

1214 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.237.7516 Fax: 805.237.7514 info@odysseyworldcafe.com www.odysseyworldcafe.com

PANOLIVO FAMILY BISTRO

1344 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.239.3366 Fax: 805.239.3336 info@panolivo.com www.panolivo.com

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VISITOR INFO PIER 46 SEAFOOD MARKET

1131 Rossi Road, Templeton, CA 93465 Ph: 805.434.1950 Fax: 805.434.3790 eric@pier46seafood.com www.pier46seafood.com

ROBIN’S RESTAURANT

4095 Burton Drive, Cambria, CA 93428 Ph: 805.927.5007 Fax: 805.927.1320 shanny@robinsrestaurant.com www.robinsrestaurant.com

THOMAS HILL ORGANICS

VISITOR INFO LIMEROCK ORCHARDS

6996 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.238.6887 Fax: 805.238.1219 info@limerockorchards.com www.limerockorchards.com

PASO WINE CENTRE

1240 Park Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.239.9156 Fax: 805.239.9157 kevin@pasowinecentre.com www.pasowinecentre.com

VINO+THERAPY STUDIO

1305 Park Street - Entrance in alley, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.226.5888 Fax: 805.226.5890 thomashillfarms@earthlink.net www.thomashillorganics.com

5990 Entrada Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 Ph: 805.466.8466 info@vinotherapystudio.com www.vinotherapystudio.com

VILLA CREEK

840 11th Street, Suite 104, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.226.5530 Fax: 805.226.5531 danika@vivantfinecheese.com www.vivantfinecheese.com

1144 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.238.3000 Fax: 805.238.5439 info@villacreek.com www.villacreek.com

SPECIALTY SHOPS/ FOOD/ WINE TASTING 15 DEGREES C WINE SHOP & BAR

1121 Rossi Road, Suite A, Templeton, CA 93465 Ph: 805.434.1554 Fax: 805.357.5955 info@15Cwine.com www.15Cwine.com

FIRESTONE WALKER BREWING CO.

1400 Ramada Drive, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.238.2556 Fax: 805.238.2886 marketing@firestonebeer.com www.firestonebeer.com

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TOURING BREAKAWAY TOURS & EVENT PLANNING

179 Niblick Road, Suite 250, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.783.2929 Fax: 805.489.1108 info@breakaway-tours.com www.breakaway-tours.com

GOLD COAST LIMOUSINES

P.O. Box 6345, Santa Maria, CA 93456 Ph: 805.937.5466 Fax: 805.938.0330 phil@goldcoastlimos.com www.goldcoastlimos.com

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GRAPELINE WINE COUNTRY SHUTTLE

All local hotels Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 888.894.6379 Fax: 951.693.0274 pasorobles@gogrape.com www.gogrape.com

THE WINE LINE

EL PASO DE ROBLES AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Paso Robles City Park, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.238.4996 pasohistory@sbcglobal.net www.pasorobleshistoricalsociety.org

ESTRELLA WARBIRDS MUSEUM

P.O. Box 584, Paso Robles, CA 93447 Ph: 805.610.8267 info@hoponthewineline.com www.hoponthewineline.com

4251 Dry Creek Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.237.0440 warbird@ewarbirds.org www.ewarbirds.org

HISTORICAL SOCIETIES AND MUSEUMS

775 Mission Street, San Miguel, CA 93451 Ph: 805.467.3256 Fax: 805.467.2141 www.missionsanmiguel.org

ATASCADERO HISTORICAL SOCIETY

6600 Lewis Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 Ph: 805.466.8341 www.atascaderohistoricalsociety.org

CAMBRIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

2251 Center Street, Cambria, CA 93428 Ph: 805.927.2891 info@cambriahistoricalsociety.com www.cambriahistoricalsociety.com

OLD MISSION SAN MIGUEL

SANTA MARGARITA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

I and Murphy Street, Santa Margarita, CA 93453 Ph: 805.438.5496 info@santamargaritahistoricalsociety.org www.santamargaritahistoricalsociety.org

STUDIOS ON THE PARK

1130 Pine Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.238.9800 sasha@studiosonthepark.org www.studiosonthepark.org

TEMPLETON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

309 South Main Street, Templeton, CA 93465 Ph: 805.434.0807 www.templetonmuseum.com

PASO ROBLES PIONEER MUSEUM

2010 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.239.4556 www.pasoroblespioneermuseum.org

RIOS-CALEDONIA ADOBE

700 South Mission Street, San Miguel, CA 93451 Ph: 805.467.3357 hermanjah@tcsn.net www.rios-caledoniaadobe.org

CAMP ROBERTS HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Building 114, Camp Roberts, CA 93451 Ph: 805.238.8288 crmiltmus@tcsn.net www.militarymuseum.org/camprobertsmuseum.html

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT THE PASO ROBLES VOLUNTEER FIREHOUSE

623 13th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446 Ph: 805.238.7432 Fax: 805.226.5658 www.pasokids.org

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Paso Robles Branches 845 Spring Street, 238-7200 705 Golden Hill Road, 237-1616

Rabobank, N.A. Member FDIC www.rabobankamerica.com

A Strong Relationship Starts Here.

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Templeton Office 805-434-3665 • www.farmcreditwest.com

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Budget Inn of Paso Robles (805) 239-3030 budgetinn.com Courtyard by Marriot (805) 239-9700 CourtyardPasoRobles.com

Hampton Inn & Suites (805) 226-9988 hamptoninnpasorobles.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites (805) 238-6500 hixpaso.com

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PASO ROBLES, A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT YEAR-ROUND Remember, even when it isn’t Zinfandel Festival Weekend, Paso Robles is a beautiful place to visit with great wines available all year long. Check out events happening

HARVEST WINE WEEKEND – OCTOBER 19 – 21, 2012 Paso Robles Wine Country Harvest Wine Weekend celebrates the annual winegrape harvest. This weekend is the perfect time to visit wineries to learn about their harvest practices, try new vintages and see what happens when wine country kicks it into high gear for harvest. Every year, on the third weekend in October, wineries plan events to give you a taste of harvest and to celebrate the new vintage. Tailor this weekend to fit your own desires. Visit www.pasowine.com in August to plan your weekend by activity, winery or day.

here throughout the year or come anytime and create your own Paso Robles Wine Country experience.

CRAVE: A PASO ROBLES WINE EXPERIENCE – OCTOBER 26, 2012 CRAVE is making its grand return October 2012! Give into your craving at this young, PASO ROBLES WINE FESTIVAL – MAY 18 – 20, 2012

upbeat and refreshed wine tasting in San Luis Obispo. This tasting combines music, food

Take part in the 30th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival, one of the largest outdoor wine

and wine to create a unique atmosphere where you not only drink wine but learn about

festivals in California. Held the third full weekend in May, the Paso Robles Wine Festival

the entire wine tasting experience. Created to introduce millennial wine consumers to

brings together more than 70 wineries to showcase all that Paso Robles Wine Country

all that the world of wine has to offer, CRAVE is an experience you don’t want to miss.

has to offer. In addition to the tasting held in Downtown Paso Robles, wineries will be

Visit www.pasowine.com in August for more details about this year’s CRAVE event and

hosting activities at their individual locations. This is a busy weekend in Paso Robles, so

to purchase your tickets.

plan ahead by booking a hotel room well in advance. More information about the Wine Festival will be available at www.pasowine.com. Check the website regularly to stay up

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For updated event information visit:

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Harvest Wine Weekend – October 19 - 21

Wine Festival Weekend – May 18 - 20

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