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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
PASO ROBLES
ONGOING
Estrella Warbird Museum
Fascinating collection of military aircrafts
10am-4pm, 805-227-0440, Paso Robles
www.ewarbirds.org
★ ONGOING SATURDAYS
★ Valentine’s Day Dinner at
Wine Class at Eberle Winery
One-on-one half hour wine seminar
$15, 10-11:30am, Paso Robles
www.eberlewinery.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Wine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine Bar
Local winemaker featured each week.
5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robles
www.vinotecawinebar.com
★ ONGOING
★ ★ FEBRUARY 14-15
Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars
10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton
www.castorocellars.com
• Jan: Denise Schryler
• Feb: Paul McClosky
ONGOING
Painting Exhibits at Villicana Winery
Enjoy fine art work along with fine wines
11am-5pm, 805-239-9456, Paso Robles
★ JANUARY 26
★
Castoro Cellars Indoor Concert: Chuck Brodsky
Musical storyteller combines social
commentary with compassion and humor.
7:30pm, $15, Paso Robles, 888-DAM-FINE
www.castorocellars.com
JANUARY 26
Art & Wine After Dark at Harmony Cellars
Celebrate fine wine, artisan cheeses & unique art
5:30pm, $7, 800-432-9239, Paso Robles
www.harmonycellars.com
FEBRUARY 1
Friday Afternoon with
Lulu’s Chocolate at Meridian
Enjoy Chocolates paired with fine limited releases
$5, 805-226-7133, Paso Robles
www.meridianvineyards.com
FEBRUARY 2
Meridian Cellar Sale
Great case discounts, tasting & barrel Chai!
$10pp includes a logo glass, 805-226-7133
Paso Robles, www.meridianvineyards.com
FEBRUARY 2
Foods from Rhône at Tablas Creek Vineyard
A tasting & discussion of foods from France
Noon, $65, 805-237-1231 x39, Paso Robles
www.tablascreek.com
★ FEBRUARY 8-9
★ 805-927-3624, www.seecambria.com/artwine
Artist Reception at Orchid Hill Vineyard
Jean-Pierre Rothschild presents his ‘Lips’ series
See page 16. Downtown Paso Robles
805-237-7527
★ FEBRUARY 9
★ on beautiful bluffs overlooking the ocean
Valentine’s in the Caves at Eberle Winery
Celebrate with a black tie Valentine’s Day dinner
in the caves with fine wines and a gourmet meal
6pm, $150, 805-238-9607, Paso Robles
www.eberlewinery.com
★ FEBRUARY 9
★ 7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay
Winemakers Dinner at Pianetta Vineyards
5 wines paired by Chef Santos McDonal in the
Barrel Room, 5:30pm, $95/$85 members
San Miguel, marketing@pianettawinery.com
www.pianettawinery.com, 805-226-4005
FEBRUARY 10
Valentine Movie Night
“An Affair to Remember” 805-238-4103
Paso Robles, www.pasoroblesdowntown.org
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★
Valentine’s Day Wine Dinner
at Donati Family Vineyard
Treat that special someone to a truly unique
dining experience & enjoy an elegant four-course
meal prepared by Chef Andre Averseng of Dining
with Andre, 7pm, $120 per couple, Paso Robles
805-227-4100, www.donatifamilyvineyard.com
★ FEBRUARY 14
★
Robert Hall Winery
A romantic dinner in the Meritage Room
overlooking the lit courtyard & fountain.
6-10pm, 805-239-1616 x24, Paso Robles
www.roberthallwinery.com
★ FEBRUARY 14
★ 7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo
ValenWine’s Day at Orchid Hill Vineyard
Wines paired with chocolate, 11:30am-6pm
downtown Paso Robles, 805-237-7527
★ three-course prix fixe menus for $30. Meals
Valentine’s Dinner at Cass Vineyards
Enjoy wine with a gourmet dinner, Paso Robles
805-239-1730, www.casswines.com
★ FEBRUARY 15-18
★ www.SanLuisObispoCounty.com
President's Day Celebration at
Orchid Hill Vineyard
Syrah vertical tasting, downtown Paso Robles
11:30am-6pm, 805-237-7527
★ FEBRUARY 15-18
★ • Jan 26: Tom Papa & Marc Maron
President’s Day Passport Weekend
The 16 Far Out wineries of Paso Robles offer
special barrel tastings, winery tours, new
releases, food pairing and much more!
Get your passport stamped at 8 wineries to
enter an exciting drawing. $25 donation
Benefits the Central Coast Wellness Community.
805-237-0138, www.faroutwineries.com
★ FEBRUARY 16
★
Castoro Cellars Indoor Concert – Houston Jones
A great high-octane Americana quintet
7:30pm, $20, Paso Robles, 888-DAM-FINE
www.castorocellars.com
★ FEBRUARY 17
★ Enjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream
2008 Paso Robles
Rhone Rangers Experience
Join the 20+ members for a fun & educational
seminar, lunch & walk around tasting. Taste exam-
ples of the most important single-varietal.
$50 seminar/lunch, $20 walk around tasting only,
805-239-1616 x17, RSVP, Robert Hall Winery
Paso Robles, www.rhonerangers.org
CAMBRIA
JANUARY 25-27
Cambria Art & Wine Festival
Wine tastings, food pairings, exciting auctions,
demonstrations by local artists throughout the
village & much more! Cambria
CAYUCOS AND MORRO BAY
ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves
Art, crafts, children’s activities, music & more
10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beach
www.pismochamber.com
ONGOING
Art Demonstrations by Fine Artists
Non-profit art gallery exhibit of local artists
www.morrobayartassociation.org
ONGOING
Adventures with Nature
Docent guided walks
Morro Bay State Park Museum
of Natural History, 805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org
Various hikes at various times including; Fast Hike
to Coon Creek, White’s Point Vistas, Black Hill
Trail, Sand Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon.
ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk
Art galleries’ open house receptions
5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Fishermen & Farmers’ Market in Morro Bay
Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians
3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay
JANUARY 25
SLO Folks presents Chuck Brodsky
Wry songs of social commentary
Coalesce Bookstore, Morro Bay
7pm, 805-772-2880, www.slofolks.org
SAN LUIS OBISPO
★ ONGOING THROUGH JANUARY
★
Celebrate Restaurant Month in
San Luis Obispo County
More than 30 participating restaurants offer
can be paired with award-winning wines from
Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo Wine Country
for an additional charge. 800-634-1414
ONGOING
Christopher Cohan Center
Performing Arts Center – San Luis Obispo
805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org
• Jan 26: Cal Poly Early Music Ensemble
• Jan 29: Flat Stanley
ONGOING SECOND SUNDAY
Dallidet Adobe & Gardens
Oldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo
Site of first commercial winery in the area.
10am-1pm, 805-543-0638, San Luis Obispo
www.slochs.org/dallidet
★ ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
★ 12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande
Meet the Winemaker at Taste Wine Bar
Meet & talk to a local winemaker with
complimentary cheese & truffles, $5, 6-8pm
San Luis Obispo, 805-269-8278
www.taste-slo.com
• Jan 30: Claiborne & Churchill
• Feb 6: Per Bacco
• Feb 13: Laetitia
• Feb 20: Saucelito
• Feb 27: Piedra Creek
ONGOING
Lectures & Art at
California Polytechnic State University
805-756-1511, San Luis Obispo
www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu
ONGOING
San Luis Obispo Little Theatre
805-786-2440, www.slolittletheatre.org
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Art Gallery Events “Art After Dark”
Various art galleries stay open late & host
artist receptions with wine & cheese.
5-9pm, 805-544-9251, San Luis Obispo
www.sloartcouncil.org
ONGOING
San Luis Obispo Art Center Show
Constantly rotating exhibits in all media
11am-5pm, 805-481-3991, San Luis Obispo
www.sloartcenter.org
★ ONGOING TUESDAYS
★ Free movie & snacks with discussion afterwards
2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste
Weekly drink specials
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com
★ ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
★
Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste
Tastings with the winemaker
10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE
San Luis Obispo, www.taste-slo.com
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Art on the Beach at Avila Beach
Artists paint & present their work
10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier
ONGOING
Central Coast Outdoor Day Hikes
Sat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay
www.centralcoastoutdoors.com
ONGOING MONDAYS
Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro
Featuring regional & varietal tastings
5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Orcutt
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock
Live music, wine and food
ONGOING
A Murder Mystery Dinner
Enjoy a parody of The Golden Girls
with a delicious dinner, wine and laughter
5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant
Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com
JANUARY 26
Crab & Chardonnay Fete at Tolosa Winery
Catered by the Cracked Crab of Pismo the
event includes a delicious five-course meal
paired with fine Tolosa Chardonnay.
6pm, $115, San Luis Obispo, 805-782-0300
www.tolosawinery.com
ARROYO GRANDE
ONGOING
Visit Historic Buildings in Arroyo Grande
Sat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm, 805-473-5077
Arroyo Grande
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Arroyo Grande Farmers’ Market
Farm fresh produce, music, arts & crafts
www.arroyograndevillage.org
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Learn How to Make Ice Cream
where you help create new flavors.
7pm, Arroyo Grande, 805-474-4068
www.docburnsteins.com
ONGOING
Clarke Center for Performing Arts
805-489-9444, Arroyo Grande
www.clarkcenter.org
• Jan 26: Cleo Laine
• Feb 1: Newton’s Revenge
• Feb 2: Great American Trailer Park Musical
• Feb 9: Jack Jones
• Feb 15: Rider’s in the Sky
• Feb 25: Peter Pan
SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON
ONGOING
Santa Maria Valley Railroad
805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com
Elegant excursions featuring five star gourmet meals
ONGOING MONDAYS
Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro
Featuring regional & varietal tastings
5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria
LOS OLIVOS
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks
7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos
www.wildlingmuseum.org
ONGOING
Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Café
Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres
5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivos
www.losolivoscafe.com
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Mar 18: Tuscan Tasting Journey

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
An Evening with the Winemaker at Los Olivos Café
Wine tasting & hors d’oeuvres. 5pm, $15
805-688-7265, www.losolivoscafe.com
• Jan 30: Costa D’Oro
• Feb 6: Cottonwood Canyon
• Feb 13: Huber Cellars
• Feb 20: Rusack Winery
• Mar 5: Montia Wines
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting
Enjoy delicious organic tastings
10am-2pm, $3, Los Olivos, 805-693-1600
www.globalgardensgifts.com
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Fess Parker’s Wine Country Sing Along
Sing along with Fess & Marcy, 8:30-10:30pm
805-688-7788, Los Olivos, www.syvva.com
ONGOING THROUGH FEBRUARY 29
"For the Love of Art"
Annual All Member Show, www.losolivosca.com
Gallery Los Olivos, www.gallerylosolivos.com
10am-5pm, 805- 688 -7517
FEBRUARY 8
"Valentine Lovers of the Vine"
Winemaker Dinner at Los Olivos Café
Enjoy 5 exquisite wines paired with a delicious
5 course gourmet meal. $125, 805-688-7265
Los Olivos, www.losolivoscafe.com
★FEBRUARY 9
★ “Artists’ Books Made Here” at Elverhoj
Artist Reception at Carina Cellars
Local Artist Kari Crist
Enjoy wine tasting & hors d'oeuvres & chat with
the artist. $10-tasting fee (free for wine club)
5:30-7pm, 805-688-2459, Los Olivos
★FEBRUARY 15
★ Elverhoj Museum, 5-7pm, 805-686-1211
Cheese & Chocolate Pairing at Carina Cellars
Looking for that perfect match this Valentine's
Day? Join Carina Cellars for a pairing of Cheese
& Chocolate with Carina classics such as the
Iconoclast, and introducing the new Sibylline
blend. Limited to 50 guest. RSVP $25
$20 Iconoclast Members, Los Olivos
www.carinacellars.com, 805-688-2459
SANTA YNEZ
ONGOING MONDAYS
Maverick Saloon Blind Draw Darts
Santa Barbara Darts Association
Enjoy BBQ and Darts, 7pm, 805-686-4785
Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org
ONGOING
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum
and Parks - Janeway Carriage House
Exhibits from Chumash period through early
20th century ranch days
12-4pm, 805-688-7889, Santa Ynez
www.santaynezvalleymuseum.org
ONGOING
Chumash Casino Concerts
800-585-3737, Santa Ynez
www.chumashcasino.com
• Jan 24: KC & The Sunshine Band
• Jan 31: REO Speedwagon
• Feb 14: Johnny Mathis
ONGOING
Cachuma Lake Nature Walk
Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail
10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez Park
www.cachuma.com
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
Jazz on the Deck at Vineyard House
Live music and fine food
6:30pm, $2, 805-688-2886, Santa Ynez
www.thevineyardhouse.com
★ ONGOING
★ at Cachuma Lake
Art Exhibit at Artiste Winery
Featuring artwork by Craig Nelson
11am-5pm, 805-686-2626, www.artiste.com
LOMPOC
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Olde Towne Market in Lompoc
Great food, wine & music, Lompoc
805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com
SOLVANG
ONGOING
Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm
Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful vistas
10am–3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang
ONGOING
Solvang Farmers’ Market
Fresh produce, flowers and foods, 3-7pm
Solvang , 805-962-5354, www.solvangca.com
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting on the Patio
Live guitar music along with fine wines
5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvang
www.royalscandinavianinn.com
ONGOING WEEKENDS
Cachuma Lake Wildlife Cruise
Guided 2 hour cruise wit wildlife and geology
$15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake
www.cachuma.com
ONGOING
Elverhoj Museum of History & Art
805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.org
February 2 through April 6:
All aspects of the objects of books
805-686-1211, Solvang , www.elverhoj.org
FEBRUARY 8
Reception of “Artists’ Books Made Here”
Meet the artists & enjoy hors d’oeuvres
Solvang, www.elverhoj.org
FEBRUARY 8-10
Solvang Greyhound Fest
3 day gathering of more than 300 dogs and
humans! The weekend includes buffet dinner,
auctions, raffles, parades and more!
www.solvanggreyhoundfest.org
FEBRUARY 9
Fromage a Toi Winemaker Dinner
at Lucas & Lewellen
French themed fine dinner in the barrel room
6pm, $125, 888-777-6663, Solvang
www.lucaslewellen.com
SANTA BARBARA
ONGOING
Arlington Theatre
805-963-4408, Santa Barbara
• Jan 26: Cate Blanchett
• Feb 2: Angelina Jolie
• Feb 8: Lisa Lampanelli
• Feb 16-17: SB Symphony
• Feb 27: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
• Feb 28 Czech Philharmonic
ONGOING SUNDAYS
Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show
Featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry
10am–6pm, 805-897-1982, East Beach Pier
www.sbaacs.com
ONGOING
Backstage Tours at Lobero Theater
Guided tours upon request
805-996-4946, Santa Barbara
www.loberotheater.com
ONGOING
University at Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures
805-893-3535, www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
ONGOING
Trout Fishing & Wildlife Walks
Enjoy fishing (with trout brought in) & excellent
wildlife viewing from bald eagles to mule deer.
805-686-5055, Santa Barbara, www.sbparks.org
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ONGOING
Touristorica – Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbara’s past
10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara
ONGOING
Ty Warner Sea Center
Explore creatures of the sea
805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
www.sbnature.org/seacenter
ONGOING
Lectures & Readings at the
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
805-962-8404, Santa Barbara, www.sbmm.org
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Junior Ranger Program
Kids learn about wildlife, ecosystems
& caring for the environment, 1-2pm
Cachuma Lake Nature Center, Santa Barbara
805-688-4515, www.cachuma.com
ONGOING
Art Workshops for Children at Art from Scrap
Fun workshops where kids reuse all sorts of
materials to make fun works of art!
Tues-Sat 10am-2pm, $6, 805-884-0459
www.artfromscrap.org
ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS
First Thursday
Art, cultural events and fine wine tasting!
5-8pm, 805-962-2098, various venues in
downtown Santa Barbara
www.santabarbaradowntown.com
ONGOING
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
805-963-4364, www.sbma.net
• Ongoing through Feb 29:
Chinese Silks of the Qing Dynesty
ONGOING
Lobero Theatre
805-966-4946, Santa Barbara
www.loberotheatre.com
• Feb 8: Dana Carvey
ONGOING
Planetarium Shows at
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
805-682-4711, www.sbnature.com
• Exploring the Spring Sky
• Cosmic Safari
• Secrets of the Cardboard Rocket
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Wine Tasting with the Winemakers
4-7pm, 805-691-1020, East Beach Wines
Santa Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com
JANUARY 26
Carnaval Santa Barbara Warm Up Party
Featuring wine tasting, Brazilian food & music
818-468-6474, RSVP to partybrazil@hotmail.com
www.soulbrasil.com/carnavalsb, Santa Barbara
FEBRUARY 1-3
Carnaval Santa Barbara 2008
5th annual event includes Brazilian food &
music as well as wine tasting & dancing!
Various locations, party-brazil@hotmaiL.com
805-965-3021, www.soulbrasil.com/carnavalsb
FEBRUARY 7-9
Annual Steven Roberts Gospel Music
Workshop and Concert in Santa Barbara
$35,805-966-0190, Santa Barbara
FEBRUARY 9
Women’s Literary Festival
4 speakers, lunch & a breakout session
8:30am, $60, 805-733-3462, Santa Barbara
www.womensliteraryfestival.com
FEBRUARY 29 – MARCH 2
Santa Barbara International Orchid Show
Over 70 exhibitors display hundreds of orchid
species with demonstrations, sales & contests
805-687-0766, www.sborchidshow.com
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VIHUELA WINERY
by Mike Vihuela
W
hen you think about wine and wine
culture there are generally two
camps. In one corner there are
connoisseurs who are considered in-the-
know and their like counterparts, wineries
that are steeped in legacy and tradition. In the
other there are a multitude of people who
enjoy wine, but their life doesn’t revolve
around it, and winery upstarts, of which
many in Paso Robles could be considered.
The ironic thing is that these upstarts or start-
ups often have a strikingly similar story at
their root, a man falls in love with wine and
ends up chucking it all like Gauguin to follow
his dreams.
In reality these Gauguins straddle both
camps. They may not consider themselves
connoisseurs but they did envision their life
revolving around wine. At the same time,
legacy and tradition are not a part of their
stock so everything from the labels on the
bottle, to the type of wines they make are in
many ways unbound. This in and of itself
does not guarantee good or bad wines, but in
our opinion it does capture a key high-level
difference between old and new world wines.
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culture it also speaks to differences in ethos.
Does this imply that winemakers must
embrace a single philosophy of winemaking?
Surely, there are valuable insights and tech-
niques that can be leveraged from both
schools of thought. Vihuela Winery came to
fruition on the just that principal. The belief
that old world style should be shepherded by
new world techniques and thus the story
begins…
Several years ago Matt and his wife would
travel to the Central Coast to enjoy the rolling
hills, the laid-back attitude and of course, the
wines. Through the years Matt developed a
greater thirst for the Central Coast and it’s
wines than any weekend trip could quench.
The logical solution was to enroll in Fresno
State’s Enology program and before long he
had graduated and was working for the likes
of Geyser Peak and Rudd in Napa Valley.
After several years of saving and searching for
just the right location to plant a vineyard, a
property was located in Templeton, Cali-
fornia.
Enter Mike, aka Mike Vihuela. Rumor has
it that that Mike was raised on a small olive
farm off the coast of Spain and at a very early
age became enamored with flamenco guitar,
practicing for hours on end. “Something
about the Spanish guitar stirs the passions
much as a spicy Tempranillo or a complex
Cabernet Sauvignon.” This romantic notion
about wine and song is consistent with the
name Vihuela as it refers to a Spanish Renais-
sance guitar. It also explains the style of Mike
Vihuela’s wines, which are known for being
tall, dark and tasty.
It was this harmonious balance of Matt’s
science and Mike Vihuela’s artistic hand that
brought Vihuela Winery to life. We currently
focus on Bordeaux style wines and plan on
releasing our inaugural Spanish wine in late
2008. Our new tasting room is now open at
1307 Park Street in downtown Paso Robles,
behind Keller Williams. Enjoy our wine and
something from our gourmet pantry while
you relax in our Tuscan style courtyard. Come
by on Saturdays and you’re sure to catch one
of the many live concerts. Jazz is always a nice
paring with Vihuela’s wines as is Spanish
guitar. Vihuela, it’s music to your mouth!
Viheual Winery is located at 1307 Park
Street in Paso Robles and is open Sunday and
Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and
Thursday through Saturday until 8 p.m. For
more information, call (805) 226-2010, go
to www.vihuelawinery.com, or send an email
to info@vihuelawinery.com.
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E BERLE WINERY
Tasting and Learning….and eating!
by Mark Storer
G
ary Eberle is on yet another mission.
The Godfather of Paso Robles wineries
is still interested in selling wine, of
course – but he’s also interested in wine
education. “What happened to taking a tour
of the winery?” he asks plaintively. In Paso
Robles particularly, where so many of the
tasting rooms are on the same premises as
the beautiful wineries they inhabit, Eberle
doesn’t understand why more winemakers
don’t offer, or encourage tours.
“When you come to Eberle, you don’t
have to take a tour. But you do have to have
a doctor’s note,” he jokes. Like so many wine-
makers and wine aficionados, Eberle believes
in learning about wine as well as the
consumption of it. “It’s a great way to get your
brand name talked about and ultimately to
sell wine.” Of course, Eberle Winery’s tours
include the impressive caves that were dug
beneath the facility to house and store all the
varietals. The tour is as close to an amuse-
ment park ride for wine as you’ll get.
Quite apart from Eberle’s joking, his status
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Gary Eberle
as a founding winemaker in Paso Robles is
legendary. When he left UC Davis, he came
to Paso Robles to work with Estrella River
Winery in what was being touted as the “next
great red wine region.” Eberle Winery has
proven that adage time and again with its
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consistent dedication to great Bordeaux and
Rhône varietals grown in Paso Robles.
Eberle’s tasting room is also cut from a
different cloth. A warm and inviting atmos-
phere with a large and beautiful oak bar, its
entrance is not just to the tasting room, but to
the winery itself. There are always plenty of
knowledgeable staff on hand to pour you a
taste and, in a complete change of pace
compared to most wineries, Eberle never
charges for a tasting. Eberle himself used to
say, “we’ll eat a bug to sell you a case of wine.”
The highlight of any tasting at Eberle
Winery, though, is when Gary Eberle sets up
the barbecue and cooks his famous tri-tips,
ribs and sausages. Once again, it’s all free and
you can stroll the grounds, take a tour, have
lunch and taste the wine, all for the cost of
driving up to the winery. “I love doing it and
it’s a great way to meet customers and spend
some time with them,” says Eberle.
Eberle Winery is located at 3810 Highway
46 East and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. For more information, call (805) 238-
9607 or go to www.eberlewinery.com.
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Reservations Available for Paso Robles

Rhone Rangers Experience, Feb. 17
Reservations are now available to join the 20+
members of the Rhone Rangers’ Paso Robles
Chapter for a day in Paso Robles Wine Country,
Sunday, February 17 at Robert Hall Winery. Join
some of America’s leading producers of Rhone vari-
etals as they explore what makes Paso Robles so
ideal for this extended grape family.
“This is an opportunity for enthusiasts to interact
directly with the winemakers to learn more about
Rhone wines,” said Jason Haas of Tablas Creek
Winery. “We will be discussing the various Rhone
varietals being produced in Paso Robles, what
makes this area ideally suited to these wines, and
where we, as winemakers, are going next.”
The fun and information-rich day will include a
“Rhone Essentials” Seminar, Vintners’ Lunch and
Walk-around Tasting of more than 150 Rhone
wines produced in Paso Robles.
The “Rhone Essentials” Seminar offers the What type of Rhone grapes are these? See page 20
opportunity to taste examples of the most impor-
tant single-varietal Rhone wines, including Viog- the Rhone Rangers principals and winemakers at an
nier, Roussanne, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre, informal Vintners’ Lunch prepared by Executive
as well as an exploration of Rhone blends. At each Chef Jeffrey Scott. Producers will freely pass their
stage, participants will hear from the winemakers Rhone wines around the tables, offering an
and principals who have chosen the Rhone Ranger extended opportunity to interact and explore the
route and helped give Paso Robles its new identity range of Rhones produced in Paso Robles.
as the “Rhone Zone.” At the Walk-around Tasting, guests can taste
Directly following, seminar participants can join Rhone wines from more than 20 Paso Robles Rhone
Ranger wineries, including top single Rhone vari-
etals and the best in Rhone blends. For a complete
list of participating wineries, visit the website at
www.rhonerangers.org/about/pasorobles.php.
The day’s events will take place at Robert Hall
Winery, just east of Paso Robles on Highway 46.
Participation in the seminar and lunch will be
limited to the first 100 RSVPs. The Walk-around
Tasting can accommodate up to 250 attendees. You
can reserve space or ask questions by email
(pasorobles@rhonerangers.org) or by calling Robert
Hall Winery at (805) 239-1616 x17.
Tickets for the seminar and lunch are just $50,
and participants receive free entry into the Walk-
around Tasting. Enthusiasts who wish to attend just
the Walk-around Tasting can do so for $20. Orga-
nizers expect both events to sell out, so early reser-
vations are strongly encouraged.

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Celebrate Special Events at Donati Family Vineyard
Treat that special someone this Valentine’s Day to a truly unique
dining experience. On Thursday, February 14 at 7 p.m., enjoy an
elegant four-course meal prepared by Chef Andre Averseng of
Dining with Andre, perfectly paired with the award-winning wines
of Donati Family Vineyard.
This event is extremely limited and one not to be missed. Cost
per couple is $120, inclusive of tax and gratuity. For Reservations or
more information, call Babbette at (805) 238-0676 or Christina at
(805) 227-4100.
On February 9th, 2007 the Donati Family Vineyard made its new
home at the former Mastantuono Winery in Templeton. On
Saturday, March 1st, Donati Family Vineyard’s will celebrate its one-
year anniversary from noon to 5 p.m. Come help them celebrate
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this milestone event. Enjoy an afternoon of current and newly
released wines, sample exquisite food and wine pairings, taste wines
straight from the barrel, learn about how they blend wines, tour the
upgraded winery facility and take advantage of special offers on
Donati Family Vineyard wines. Cost is $15, $10 for Paesano Club
members. For more information or to RSVP, call Mitch or Babbette
at (805) 238-0676 or email mbakich@donatifamilyvineyard.com.
RSVP by Thursday, February 21st.
Donati Family Vineyards is located at the intersection of
Highway 46 West and Vineyard Drive in Templeton and is open
daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the website
at www.donatifamilyvineyard.com
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Preferred Tasting Room:
KSimple
ENNETH VOLK
and Artful, Like the Wines
by Mark Storer
K
en Volk’s wines are a passion. They are
certainly that for him, and they tend to
be for his regular customers, too. He
puts a great deal of passion into making them
and the result is unique, fruit-forward wines
with extraordinary flavors that really show off
their varietal and the vineyard in which they
were grown.
It is no real surprise, then, that the
Kenneth Volk Vineyards’ tasting room is, as
its wines, tasteful, simple and situated in a
unique place, Tepusquet Canyon in Santa
Maria. The floors, the bar, the walls – all
wood, are sparsely decorated with images of
the Santa Maria bench growing area and a
north facing set of windows that reveal the
undulating topography of the land. A creek
rolls right below the tasting room and wine-
making facility and a recent expansion allows
customers to sit on the patio relaxing with a
taste of these beautiful wines.
Ken Volk himself can occasionally be seen
in the tasting room pouring and talking about
his wines. As proprietor and founder, his
reputation is as unique as his wines. Volk’s
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far-reaching influence has earned the acco-
lades constantly paid to him by several gener-
ations of winemakers now working on the
Central Coast. As a winemaker, Volk’s passion
has always been the vineyard itself and his
background in fruit science and the desire to
grow better, more tasteful, less synthesized
fruit is what has driven him. It’s probably the
thing that led him here for this area has some
of the great vineyards from which he has
always purchased grapes.
Volk’s dedication has spilled over to this
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facility, too. Once the headquarters for the old
Byron winery (the new Byron is next door),
he rebuilt and refitted nearly the entire
winery. He even brought in new presses and
new crusher-destemmers that would help
him produce the wines he has become
known for. Volk bought the winery and vine-
yard in 2004 from the Robert Mondavi
Corporation and immediately began to
customize it to his specifications.
Kenneth Volk’s reputation has found its
full reflection here on the Tepusquet Creek.
Known all over California as a founder of
Central Coast wines, it was his Wild Horse
Winery and Vineyards in Paso Robles that
produced not only a long-lasting reputation
for him, but also a veritable training ground
for Central Coast winemakers. Kenneth Volk
Vineyards, then, is a realization and the ulti-
mate fruition for a man who is as passionate
about fruit as he is about the wine he makes
from it.
Kenneth Volk Vineyards Tasting Room is
located at 5230 Tepusquet Road in Santa
Maria, open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.. For more information, call (805) 938-
7896 or go to www.volkwines.com.
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Orchid Hill Offers a Full-Service Tasting Experience

by Susan West
“I have never tasted this many wines in one sitting that I have
enjoyed so much” is a refrain that the staff at Orchid Hill Vineyard’s
tasting room hears on a daily basis. With so many good wines avail-
able on the Central Coast this is the ultimate compliment for us.
Pairing wine with fine cheeses is part of the memorable tasting
experience that transforms a visit to Orchid Hill’s handsome tasting
room in downtown Paso Robles into a sensory experience that goes
beyond simply sampling wine. The wine and cheese pairings –
featured Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – are part of what we call a
“full-service” tasting room.
This year we will also be offering private cheese and wine parings
in our “Orchid Room” available for up to six people to reserve. The
“Orchid Room” is a glass-enclosed room at the rear, filled with exotic
orchids grown and tended by Estrella Schenkhuizen, whose husband been featured before in our tasting room. Don’t miss this opportunity
Mike owns the winery. The room is also available for rent for private to view these museum pieces!
business meetings. The tasting room as well is available for larger The staff of Pam Wilson, Marcy St. John and Susan West invite you
parties for birthdays, receptions, girls’ night out, bachelor/bachelorette to experience our wonderful wines and great customer service! The
parties – we have even had a demonstration for skin care done in the Orchid Hill Tasting Room and Art Gallery is at 1140 Pine Street and is
tasting room after hours that was so fun! open Thursday through Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Appoint-
Vibrant, textured paintings of world-renowned artist Jean-Pierre de ments to visit after hours or on Tuesdays and Wednesdays can be
Rothschild grace the walls of the tasting room and are available for sale. made by calling ahead, (805) 237-7525.
Jean-Pierre will be appearing several times in person during 2008. His
first appearance is Friday, February 8 and Saturday, February 9, just in
time for a Valentine’s Day
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• February: Valentine’s Day is now ValenWines Day at Orchid Hill Vineyard! Come by and see what
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chocolate delight pairings we have come up with for our wines! We will continue the celebration
into Presidents Weekend, featuring a vertical tasting of our Syrahs.
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treat: a vertical of our 2002 to 3005 Zins — including the much coveted 2004 Zin, which earned a
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• April: We will be showcasing a barrel sampling of our 2006 Estate Reserve Grenache that will be
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available through our Collector Series Wine Club only. The label when bottled will feature original
artwork by Catherine Winton of showy orchid petals – “Victoria’s Cymbidium.” This artwork will be D’ANBINO CELLARS
available for sale in reprints as well.
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TASTE WHAT DOWNTOWN

D’Anbino
HAS TO OFFER Vihuela
Owned by a family
Downtown Paso Robles Vihuela (vee-way-la)
of professional is a boutique winery
musicians, you is home to more than 10 with a passion for
will always be old-world Spanish guitar
entertained in our
lively tasting room.
premium tasting rooms, and a taste for
new world, artisan wine.
Each wine is crafted
Experience our all within walking to express an elegant
award-winning balance of art and science that
wines and music
memorabilia.
distance of one another. we’d love to share with you!
1307 Park St, Paso Robles (behind Keller Williams)
710 Pine Street, Paso Robles
805-227-6800 Each of these boutique 805-835-4304
Sunday & Monday 11-4
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 11-6 Thursday through Saturday 11-8
wineries offers a unique
Pianetta Winery Bear Cave Cellars
Pianetta Winery creates experience with Hand-crafted
limited releases of
premium red varietals Paso Robles
and blends using our individual flavor. red wines.
own Estate Vineyards in
Come on by
Indian Valley. From
growing to winemaking our techniques
Together they make when you see
the Bear Flag fly
focus on balance and intense flavor.
Join us at the Historic
Granger’s Union Building.
for an unforgettable or give us a call
and we will open.

829 13th Street, Paso Robles

805-226-4005 | www.pianettawinery.com
Wine Country 1227 Park Street
Suite B
Paso Robles
Sunday, Monday, Thursday: 12pm-6pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am-7pm
destination 805-238-4329

Arroyo Robles Orchid Hill Edward Sellers

Family owned and operated,
it is our goal to enhance your
wine tasting experience and show you
the true beauty of Paso Robles wines.
Tasting bar
features gifts,
wine accessories
and
picnic supplies.
Open Daily 11-7 | 739 12th St, Paso Robles
877-759-WINE | www.arroyorobles.com
Fine premium Edward Sellers is
a boutique winery
estate wines are
specializing in small lots
paired with cheese of handmade American
to complement your Rhône-style wines
tasting experience from Paso Robles.
on Friday, Saturday, Our awarding winning wines reveal an
elegant structure and an intense
Sunday and by appointment. fruit concentration distinctive of their
progressive Central Coast origins.
We also feature art work by world-renowned
artist Jean-Pierre de Rothschild. Come in and enjoy a taste.
1220 Park Street, Paso Robles
1140 Pine Street, Paso Robles in the newly completed “Clock Tower Building”
805-237-7527 805-239-8915 | www.edwardsellers.com
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President’s Day Passport

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46 Wineries of Paso Robles
The 16 Far Out Wineries of Paso Robles are partnering with the
WEST Wellness Community of the Central Coast for a fundraiser to help find
“Hope and Support” for people with cancer and their families with the
President’s Day Passport Weekend, February 15-18.
Sample award-winning wines and enjoy VIP treatment as you travel
through the Far Out Wine Country of Paso Robles. Activities planned
exclusively for Passport holders include complimentary wine tasting at
each winery, special barrel tasting, winery tours, new releases, food
pairings and much more.
For your $25 donation you will receive a VIP Passport and a stamp
at each winery you visit. After visiting eight tasting rooms you will be
entered into a final drawing for some terrific prizes! In addition ... 5%
of the weekend sales will be donated to the Wellness Community!
Advance passports will be available at a discounted price by
contacting Judy at Norman Vineyards (805) 237-0138.

A Sit-Down Seminar Featuring

Far Out Zinfandel and more!
Calling all Zinfandel fans. This is your opportunity to taste wines
from all 16 Far Out Wineries in one great location and perhaps learn
a thing or two! On Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the
winemakers or proprietors will form a panel to present, seminar style,
a wide range of Zinfandels at Calcareous Vineyards. Hear straight from
the source the winemaking principals used in crafting and farming
your favorite varietal. Determine for yourself what styles you tend to
favor and re-affirm why you just can’t get enough Zinfandel!
Cost is $55 per person. For reservations, call Judy at (805) 237-
0138 Make your reservations early, this event will sell out!

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We invite you come and taste our
specializing in handcrafted wines with intense
wines in the B & E Saloon that colors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the true
overlooks the vineyard. Italian tradition with food and wine pairing,
salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pâté,
imported pasta, specialty items and the finest pasta
Daily 11am-5pm sauces. Food available daily.
10000 Creston Road, Paso Robles
805-238-4815 Open Daily 10am-7:30pm
www.bevineyard.com 5185 Union Road, Paso Robles
805-226-0227 | www.falconnestwine.com

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 WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK PASO ROBLES

Attention to Details Shows in Penman Springs Wines

The Paso Robles area is being called the most exciting wine region
in California today and people like Carl and Beth McCasland are part
of the reason why. Their winery, on top of a hill overlooking a stun-
ning “sea” of vineyards, is called Penman Springs and their vision for
the land east of Highway 46 has helped draw attention from around
the world to the amazing wines of Paso Robles. Like their fellow
boutique winery owners in the region, Carl and Beth believe in the
value of handcrafted wines, requiring that every stage of the process
of winemaking be done in small lots. In each precise step, every single
bottle produced is given the utmost in attention and loving care. No
detail is overlooked; no amount of careful planning is skipped in the
effort to produce Penman Spring’s award-winning wines. The conse-
quence of such meticulous management of the winemaking process is
evident in every glass of these marvelous wines.
The vines have been painstakingly planted around an innovative
trellis system that maximizes the amount of sun each cluster receives
and allows for optimum flavor development and color maturity. Carl,
a perfectionist when it comes to growing grapes, has chosen to plant Penman Springs Vineyard is located just off of Highway 46. Take
seven varieties that include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet the Union Road exit and proceed to Penman Springs Road. To learn
Franc, Petite Verdot, Syrah, Petite Syrah and Muscat Blanc to produce more about their wines, visit their website at penmansprings.com. or
his artisan wines. call (805) 237-7959.
And the McCasland’s attention to detail did not stop with their
grapes. They hired arguably the most charming hostess on the Central
CHATEAU MARGENE
Coast to greet their visitors. Rosie holds court from Friday through
A micro winery specializing in the production of small lots of
Sunday in the Penman Springs tasting room. An emigrant from luxury, handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Margene
Nicaragua, Rosie sets a tone for the tasting room that is at once both produces 3,000 cases per year and focuses on viticulture and
winemaking practices that offer maximum expression of the
professional and inviting, gently joking with her guests while Paso Robles terrior. Come enjoy the wines and picnic on the
dispensing the fine wines of Penman Springs. With her natural deck or under the oaks.
Open Saturday-Sunday Noon-5pm
warmth and sincerity, she makes everyone feel as though they are not By advanced appointment on Fridays
4385 La Panza Road, Creston, CA
just in a tasting room, but in her “home.” 805-238-2321 | www.chateaumargene.com

CASS VINEYARDS
Visit us at our café style tasting room and sample your
favorite Rhône wines, paired with samples of select gourmet
cheese, pâte and specialty food. Our Chef’s Pantry offers an
array of choices for an impromptu picnic indoors or out. We
also offer a lunch menu prepared by our Chef Dusty Lehigh
Friday thru Sunday.
Open Monday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-6pm
7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles
805-239-1730 | www.casswines.com

Enjoy the beauty of gently

rolling hills in the STILL WATERS VINEYARDS
Paso Robles countryside
Taste handcrafted estate wines of Cabernet Sauvignon,
and discover some of the Merlot, Sarah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and
newest and most exciting Viognier. Bring a picnic and enjoy the spectacular
wineries on California’s views from our olive grove overlooking the vineyard.
Central Coast.
Thursday-Monday 11-5pm
2750 Old Grove Lane, Paso Robles
805-237-9231 | www.stillwatersvineyards.com

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A Visit to Claiborne & Churchill May Surprise You

by Dave Wilcox wine loves to be at a constant temperature example of the couple’s penchant for going
and that’s what you get.” their own way. The former University of
Visit the Claiborne & Churchill tasting And the whimsical peek into the Michigan language professors specialize in
room in San Luis Obispo’s Edna Valley and building’s walls also gives you a glimpse of Alsatian-style wines such as dry Riesling
you’ll soon be gazing at what’s called the the winery’s relaxed, unpretentious feel. and dry Gewurztraminer.
“Truth Window.” The 3,000-square-foot building houses Gewurztraminer, Thompson dryly
It’s a small oval surrounded by a gold not only the tasting room, but also some noted, “is not exactly a household word.”
frame providing a glimpse of a straw bale 200-plus barrels stacked to the ceiling, “This niche is not a big niche,” he added.
wrapped in chicken wire. Huh? The truth is several stainless steel tanks and, off to the It is, however, one that leads many wine
that the walls of the cavernous, barn-style side, a small office. Near the tasting bar is a drinkers to seek out the Claiborne &
structure, built in 1995, are made of straw child’s table with crayons, the same table Churchill tasting room.
bales. once used by the daughter of winery owners “They can get a Chardonnay anywhere
On a cool day in February, there’s a chill Claiborne (Clay) Thompson and Fredericka they go,” said Churchill.
inside the structure, but during the peak Churchill. Thompson is also the wine- The Claiborne & Churchill winery and
tasting season when temperatures can reach maker. tasting room is located at 2694 Carpenter
into the 80s and, occasionally, the 90s, the Using rice straw bales for construction – Canyon Road. For more information, go to
tasting room provides a haven for visitors. at the time it was the only such commercial www.claibornechurchill.com or call (805)
Equally important, said Thompson, “the structure built in California – is another 544-4066.

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Celebrate Restaurant Month in San Luis Obispo County

Three-Course Menus for $30 During January 2008 Month include Arroyo Grande: Tanner Jacks; Atascadero: The
Satisfy your hunger for a delicious meal at an appetizing price Carlton Restaurant & Grill; Avila Beach: Gardens of Avila Restaurant
during Restaurant Month in San Luis Obispo County, January 2 at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort, Custom House and Marre’s at
through January 31, 2008. Avila Beach; Cambria: Black Cat Bistro and Robin’s Restaurant;
More than 30 restaurants are preparing special menus for San Luis Cayucos: Hoppe’s Garden Bistro; Morro Bay: The Orchid Restaurant
Obispo County’s inaugural Restaurant Month. For 30 days, partici- at the Inn at Morro Bay, Rose’s and Windows on the Water; Paso
pating restaurants will be featuring three-course prix fixe menus for Robles: Artisan, Deborah’s Room at JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery,
only $30, plus tax, per person. Meals can be paired with award- Matthew’s, Paso Robles Inn Steakhouse and Villa Creek Restaurant;
winning wines from Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo Wine Country Pismo Beach: Cracked Crab, Pelican Point Restaurant at the Best
for an additional charge. Western Shore Cliff Lodge, The SeaVenture Restaurant and Two
“During Restaurant Month, we will showcase the many fine dining Blocks Off The Beach; San Luis Obispo: Apple Farm Restaurant,
spots in San Luis Obispo County that are known for their innovative Atrium Café at Embassy Suites Hotel, Big Sky, Café Roma, Corner
menus and mouth-watering appetizers, entrees and desserts featuring View Restaurant & Bar, Novo Restaurant & Lounge, and The Park
fresh ingredients available locally,” said Jonni Biaggini, Executive Restaurant; and Shell Beach: Lido Restaurant at the Dolphin Bay
Director, San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference Bureau. Hotel & Residences, Marisol at The Cliffs and Spyglass Inn Restau-
San Luis Obispo County restaurants participating in Restaurant rant.
Sample menus are available at www.SanLuisObispoCounty.com/
RestaurantMonth. Reservations are recommended and some restric-
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Hand-made Books on Exhibit at Elverhoj Museum

Debuting February 2 at the Elverhoj Museum of History and Art is and complex bindings. Most of these books have been produced in
“Artists’ Books Made Here,” an exhibition of non-conventional book- editions of three or more, and many will be available for purchase.
forms by nearly twenty Central Coast Artists. These artists make On Sunday, February 24, several of the exhibiting artists will gather
unique and small edition books, creating all aspects of the object: for an on-site panel discussion from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
material, format, image, text and elaboration. Guest curator is Pamela Zwehl-Burke who has made, taught and
A reception for the artists will be held on Friday, February 8, from exhibited artists’ books since the early 1970s. The exhibit will remain
5 to 7 p.m. Appetizers and refreshments will be served and the public on display through April 6, 2008.
is invited to meet and celebrate with the artists. Exhibiting artists are: The Elverhoj Museum of History and Art, located at 1624 Elverhoj
Linda Benet, Stephanie Dotson, Linda Ekstrom, Linda Foster, Diane Way in Solvang, is open Wednesday and Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m.,
Handloser, Mary Heebner, Thomas Larson, Jill Littlewood, Jennifer Friday, Saturday, Sunday noon to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Exhibits
Marsh, William McVicar, Lisa Moore, Sara Norquay, Terre Ouwehand, showcase Solvang’s rich history and celebrate the Danish-American
Sandra and Harry Reese, Elena Mary Siff, Nina Warner, Ann Wisehart pioneer spirit and the colorful heritage of Denmark.
and Pamela Zwehl-Burke. The Museum Gallery features changing exhibitions of regional,
The artists’ books may be narrative, pictorial or abstract and national and international art. There is no charge for admission.
sequential in content. Since bookartists seek to marry content to form, Suggested donation is $3. Children 12 and under and members are
physical aspects and bindings vary greatly. In the exhibition are exam- free. For more information, call the Museum at (805) 686-1211 or
ples of signature, petal, side-stitched, eightfold, accordion, portfolio visit www.elverhoj.org.

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New Book Spotlights Santa Barbara Wine Country

Santa Barbara County Wineries, a Publishing, 2004) and has published several website pieces and
new release from Central Coast Press, numerous magazine articles on Central Coast architecture and history.
profiles 50 of the region’s premier Franks earned a degree in art history from the University of California,
wineries and includes six wine tasting Irvine and lives in San Luis Obispo Wine Country with her husband,
venues representing 26 additional John.
wineries. The hardcover, gift-style Santa Barbara County Wineries is available at area bookstores, local
book, which is the companion book to wineries, independent retailers and online bookstores.
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1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X 1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X
★ Adelaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily 11-5
5805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 800-676-1232 X X X ★ Cayucos Cellars – Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30 ★ EOS Estate Winery – Paso Robles Daily
131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X 5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X
AJB Vineyards – Paso Robles Weekends
3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X Changala Winery – Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By ★ Falcon Nest Winery– Paso Robles Daily
422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X 5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X
★ Anglim Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo 11-5:30
740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 Su 12-5:30 & By Appt X X ★ Chateau Margene – Creston Sa-Su Firestone Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6 X X Hwy 46 East; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X
★ Arroyo Robles – Paso Robles Closed Tu
739 12th St; 877-759-WINE Daily 11-7 X X Christian Lazo – San Miguel Sa-Su Five Rivers Winery – Paso Robles By
249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5 X X 8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt
★ B & E Vineyards – Paso Robles Fr-Su By
10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 Appt X X Chumeia Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Four Vines Winery – Templeton Daily
8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X X 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X
★ Bear Cave Cellars – Paso Robles By Appt. &
1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X Clautiere Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily Fralich Vineyard & Winery – Templeton By Appt
1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X X Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526
★ Bella Luna – Templeton Fr-Su
Dark Star Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Su Fratelli Perata – Paso Robles By
1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X X 1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt
Bianchi Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Denner Vineyards & Winery – Paso Robles Garretson Wine Co. – Paso Robles Daily
3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X
5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12-4 X X 2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-239-2074 11-5 X X
Black Hand – San Miguel By
Doce Robles – Paso Robles Daily Gelfand Vineyards – Paso Robles By
1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt X X 2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X X 5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt
Brian Benson Cellars – Paso Robles Daily ★ Donati Family Vineyard – Templeton Daily 11am-5pm ★ Grey Wolf Cellars– Paso Robles Daily
2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X Corner of 46 West & Vineyard Dr; 805-238-0676 X X 2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X
Calcareous Winery – Paso Robles Th-Mo Donatoni Winery – Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-5 ★ Halter Ranch Vnyd– Paso Robles Th-Mo
Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X 3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt X 8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X
Caparone Winery – Paso Robles Daily Dover Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su ★ Hansen Vineyard– Templeton Daily
2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X 4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5 X 5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X
Carmody McKnight Estate Wines – Paso Robles Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery – Paso Robles Harmony Cellars– Harmony Daily
11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X 1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Daily 10-5:30 X X 3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X
Casa de Caballos – Templeton Daily Eagle Castle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Hice Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo
2225 Raymond Avenue; 805-434-1687 11-5 X X 3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X 821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12-5
★ Cass Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily ★ Eberle Winery – Paso Robles Daily Hug Cellars – Paso Robles Th-Mo
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★ J Lohr – Paso Robles Daily ★ Orchid Hill Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily ★ Still Waters Vineyards – Paso Robles Th-Mo
6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X 1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 11-5:30 X X 2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X X
★ J. Paul Rosilez – Paso Robles Daily Parkfield Vineyards – San Miguel By Summerwood – Paso Robles Daily
4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 12-5 X X 70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X 2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X X
★ J. Paul Rosilez – Cambria Mo-Th Su 11-5 ★ Peachy Canyon Winery – Paso Robles Daily Sylvester Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily
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Jack Creek Cellars – Templeton By ★ Peachy Canyon Winery Too – Paso Robles
Tablas Creek – Paso Robles Daily
5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Appt X X 2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X
9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X X
JanKris Winery – Templeton Daily ★ Penman Springs Vineyard – Paso Robles
Terry Hoage – Paso Robles By
1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X 1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 Fr-Su 11-5 X X
870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt
Justin Winery – Paso Robles Daily ★ Pianetta – Paso Robles Su-Mo-Th: 12-6pm
11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X 829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Fr-Sa 11-7 X X X Thunderbolt Junction – Paso Robles Fr-Su
2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X
Kukkula – Templeton By Pipestone – Paso Robles Th-Mo
9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt 2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X X Tobin James Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X
L’Aventure Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4 Poalillo Vineyards – Paso Robles By
2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X 18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt Tolo Cellars – Paso Robles Fr-Mo
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X
Laura’s Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily Pretty-Smith – San Miguel Fr-Su
5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 X X 13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X X Turley Wine Cellars – Templeton Daily
2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X
Le Cuvier – Paso Robles By Appt, Rabbit Ridge – Paso Robles We-Su
9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only 1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X X Venteux Vineyards – Templeton Fr-Su
1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X
Linne Calodo – Paso Robles Fr-Su Rainbows End Winery – San Miguel By
3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X 8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt X X Victor Hugo Winery – Templeton By
Locatelli Winery – Paso Robles Fr-Su ★ Rio Seco – Paso Robles Daily 2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X
8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X 4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X X ★ Vihuela Winery – Paso Robles Th-Sa 11-8
Lone Madrone – Paso Robles Daily RiverStar Vineyards – Cayucos Fr-Su 1307 Park St; 805 835-4304 Su & Mo 11-4 X X
2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X 36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X X
Villicana Winery – Paso Robles Th-Su
Madison Cellars – Paso Robles By RN Estate Winery – Paso Robles By 2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X
4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X 7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt
Vina Robles – Paso Robles Daily
Maloy O’Neill – Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-5 ★ Robert Hall – Paso Robles Daily 3700 Mill Rd; 805-227-4812 10-5 X X
5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X 3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X X
VinFuzion – Paso Robles We-Su
Martin & Weyrich – Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5 Rotta Winery – Paso Robles Daily 2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0208 11-5:30 X X
2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X 3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X X
Vista Del Rey – Paso Robles Su 11-5
McClean Vineyards – Templeton By ★ Rocky Creek Cellars – Templeton Th-Su 7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 By Appt X X
4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt 8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 11-5 X X
Whalebone Winery – Paso Robles Daily
Meridian Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily San Marcos Creek Vineyard – Paso Robles 8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 11-4:30 X X
7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X 7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X X
★ Wild Coyote Winery – Paso Robles Daily
★ Midlife Crisis – Paso Robles Th-Mo Scott Aaron – Templeton Sa-Su
3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X
1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X 422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X X
Wild Horse Winery – Templeton Daily
Midnight Cellars – Paso Robles Daily ★ Sculpterra – Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5
1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X
2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X 5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X X
★ Minassian-Young – Paso Robles Fr-Su ★ Silver Horse – San Miguel Fr-Mo ★ Windward Vineyard – Paso Robles Daily
4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X 2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X X 138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X

Moonstone Cellars – Cambria Th-Mo ★ Silver Stone – Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7 York Mountain – Templeton Daily
801 Main St, Suite C; 805-927-9466 11-5 X X 827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Fr-Sa 12-8 Su 11-4 X X 7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X

NadeauFamilyVintners – Paso Robles Fr-Su Skyhawk Lane – San Miguel By Zenaida Cellars – Paso Robles Daily
3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X 1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt 1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X

Norman Vineyards – Paso Robles Daily Stacked Stone Cellars – Paso Robles Fr 12-5 ZinAlley – Templeton Fr-Su
7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X 1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X X 3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X

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S A N TA M A R G A R I TA ★ Wood Winery – Arroyo Grande Tu-Th, Su 11-5 Andrew Murray – Los Olivos Daily
136 Bridge St; 805-489-9663 Fr-Sa 11-6 X X 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X X
★ Pozo Valley – Santa Margarita Fr-Su
2200 El Camino Real; 805-286-7172 12-6 X X Wolff Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Th-Su Arthur Earl – Los Olivos Daily
6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X 2921 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X X
SAN LUIS OBISPO
S A N TA M A R I A / F O X E N C A N Y O N Beckmen Vineyards – Los Olivos Daily
Alapay Cellars – Avila Beach Daily
2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X X
415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X Addamo Estate Vineyards – Orcutt Tu-Su
400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X Bernat – at Los Olivos Café Daily
Aron Hill Vineyards – Morro Bay Th-Su
2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X X
845 Embarcadero Rd, Suite F; 805-610-5751 12-5 X X Bedford Thompson – Los Alamos Daily
448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X Brophy Clark Cellars – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
★ Baileyana Vineyard – San Luis ObispoDaily
2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X X
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X Byron Vineyard – Santa Maria By
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt The Brander Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
Barnwood Winery – Arroyo Grande Daily
2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X X
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X Cambria Winery – Santa Maria Daily
5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X Carhartt Vineyard – Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-5
Cerro Caliente – San Luis Obispo Fr-Su
831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X Chimere – Santa Maria By 2990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X X
217 North Russell; 805-310-1148 Appt ★ Carina Cellars – Los Olivos Daily
★ Claiborne & Churchill – San Luis Obispo Daily
2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X Costa de Oro – Santa Maria Daily 2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X X
1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X Consilience – Los Olivos Daily
Domaine Alfred – San Luis Obispo Daily
7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X Cottonwood Canyon – Santa Maria Daily 2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X X
3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-9063 10-5:30 X X Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily
Edna Valley Vnyd – San Luis Obispo Daily
2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X Curtis Winery – Los Olivos Daily 5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X
5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X Daniel Gehrs Winery – Los Olivos Daily
Kelsey See Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily
1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 11-5 X X Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily 2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X
6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X Dierberg Estate Vineyard – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Kynsi Winery – Arroyo Grande Th-Mo
2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X Epiphany Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo
★ Laetitia Vineyard – Arroyo Grande Daily
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X Foxen Vineyard – Santa Maria Daily 2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X
7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X X John Kerr Wines – at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room
Ortman Family – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-473-9463 10-5 X X IO Vineyards – Santa Maria By 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-5:30 X X
5250 Tepusquet Rd; 805-934-4770 Appt Fess Parker – Los Olivos Daily
Per Bacco Cellars – San Luis Obispo Th-Mo
1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X ★ KennethVolk Vineyards – Santa Maria Daily 6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X X
5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X X Firestone Vineyard – Los Olivos Daily
Piedra Creek Winery – San Luis Obispo
6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt Koehler – Los Olivos Daily 5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X
5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X Flying Goat Cellars – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Rancho Arroyo Grande – Arroyo Grande
591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5 Labyrinth – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 X X Great Oaks Ranch – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
★ Salisbury Vineyards – Avila Valley Daily
6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X McKeon-Philips – Santa Maria Daily 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X X J Wilkes Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
Saucelito Canyon – San Luis Obispo Daily
3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X Ovene Winery – Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang) 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X X
Sextant Wines – San Luis Obispo Daily Koehler – Los Olivos Daily
3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE 11-5 X X Rancho Sisquoc Winery – Santa Maria Daily 5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X X
6600 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-934-4332 10-4 X X
Stephen Ross Wine Cellars – San Luis Obispo Lane Tanner Wines – at Los Olivos Tasting Room
2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt X Tantara Vineyard – Santa Maria By 2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X
4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt
★ Tangent Vineyards – San Luis Obispo Daily Longoria Wines – Los Olivos Daily
5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X Tres Hermanas Winery – Santa Maria Daily 2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X
9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X X
★ Talley Vineyards – Arroyo Grande Daily Oak Savanna – at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos
3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily 2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X
★ Taste – San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9 Qupé Wine – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X LOS OLIVOS 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-968-9699 Daily 11-5 X X
Tolosa Winery – San Luis Obispo Daily Alexander & Wayne – Los Olivos Daily Silver Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos
4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X 2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X X 2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-963-3052 Daily 11-5 X X

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★ Scott Cellars – Los Olivos Th-Mo S O LVA N G Buttonwood Farm – Santa Ynez Daily
2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 805-570-0048 12-5 X X 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-3032 11-5 X X
Blackjack Ranch – Solvang Daily 11-5
Star Lane – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 2205 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-455-1412 Closed Wed X X Gainey Vineyard – Santa Ynez Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X Blair Fox Cellars – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang 3950 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0558 10-5 X X
Three Saints – at Wine Country in Los Olivos 1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 Daily 11-8 X X Kalyra Winery – Santa Ynez Mo-Fr 11-5
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X Cabana Cellars/Wandering Dog Wine Bar – Solvang 343 North Refugio Rd; 805-693-8864 Sa-Su 10-5 X X
1539 Mission Dr; 805-686-9126 We-Mo 11-8ish X X
Vandale – at The Ballard Inn in Ballard Fr-Su Roblar Winery – Santa Ynez Daily
2436 Baseline Ave; 805-688-7770 12-5:30 X X Casa Cassara – at Olive House in Solvang 3010 Roblar Ave; 805-686-2603 10-5 X X
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X
Verdad Wines – at Wine Country in Los Olivos Sunstone – Santa Ynez Daily
2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X East Valley – at Cabana Tasting Room in Solvang 125 Refugio Rd; 800-313-9463 10-4 X X
1661 Mission Dr; 805-686-5159 Daily 11-5 X X
★ Wild Heart Winery – Los Olivos Daily S A N TA B A R B A R A
2933-C Grand Ave; 805-688-7386 11-5 X X Honewood/Olde Mission Wine Co.
Tasting room for Honeywood, Michael Grace and Ovene Winery Carr Vineyards – Santa Barbara Daily
Zaca Mesa – Los Olivos Daily 1539 Mission Dr, #A & B, Solvang Su-Th 9:30-5:30 414 N. Salsipuedes St; 805-965-7985 11-5 X X
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X X 805-686-9323 Fr-Sa 9:30-6:30 X X
Jaffurs – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
L O M P O C / B U E L LT O N Jorian Hill – Solvang By 819 East Montectio St; 805-962-7003 12-4 X X
1051 Croft Lane; 805-686-8490 Appt
Alma Rosa – Buellton Daily Kalyra Winery – Santa Barbara Mo-Fr 12-7
7250 Santa Rosa; 805-688-9090 11-5 X X Lincourt Winery – Solvang Daily
212 State St; 805-695-8606 Sa-Su 12-8 X X
1711 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-8554 10-5 X X
Ampelos Cellars – Lompoc By Margerum Wine Company – at Wine Cask in Santa Barbara
805-736-9957 Appt X X Lions Peak Vineyards – Solvang Fr-Mo
1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-5466 11-5 X X 813 Anacapa St; 805-966-9463 Sa-Su 11-3 X X
Babcock Winery – Lompoc Daily Santa Barbara Winery – Santa Barbara Daily
Lucas & Lewellen – Solvang Daily
5175 E. Hwy 246; 805-736-1455 10:30-4 X X 202 Anacapa St; 805-963-3633 10 - 5 X X
1645 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-9336 11-5:30 X X
Casa Cassara – Buellton We-Mo Mandolina Wines – Solvang Daily Stearns Wharf Vintners – Santa Barbara 9-9 Summer
291 Valley St; 805-686-5159 11-5 X X 1665 Copenhagen Dr; 805-686-5506 11-5:30 X X End of State St; 805-966-6624 9-6 Winter X X
Clos Pepe – Lompoc By Michael Grace – at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang Summerland – Summerland Tu-Th 11-5
4777 East Hwy 246; 805-735-2196 Appt 1539 Mission; 805-686-9323 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X 2330 Lillie Ave; 805-565-WINE Fr-Su 11-7 X X
Fiddlehead Cellars – at the Lompoc Wine Ghetto Ovene Winery – at Old Mission Tasting Company in Solvang Oreana Winery – (formally Cellar 205) Santa Barbara
1597 E. Chestnut Ave; 530-756-4550 Th-Sa 11-4 X X 1539 Mission; 714-420-2525 Daily 9:30-5:30 X X
205 Anacapa St; 805-962-5857 Daily 11-5 X X
Foley Estates – Lompoc Daily Presidio Vineyard – Solvang Daily
1603 Copenhagen Dr, 805-693-8585 11-6 X X Whitcraft Winery – Santa Barbara Fr-Su
6121 East Hwy 246; 805-737-6222 10-5 X X
36A S. Calle Cesar Chavez; 805-965-0956 12-4 X X
Harrison-Clarke – Lompoc By Rideau Vineyard – Solvang Daily
805-686-0850 Appt 1562 Alamo Pintado Rd; 805-688-0717 11-4 X X

Hitching Post Wines – at Hitching Post Restaurant in Buellton Royal Oaks – Solvang
1651 Copenhagen Dr; 805-693-1740
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406 East Hwy 246; 805-688-0676 Daily from 4pm X X
Huber Vineyards – Lompoc By
Rusack Vineyard – Solvang Daily Northern California
1819 Ballard Canyon Rd; 805-688-1278 11-5 X X
4892 Hapgood Rd; 805-736-3854 Appt
Shoestring Winery – Solvang Fr-Su
Wine Country?
Ken Brown Wines – Buellton By 800 East Hwy 246; 800-693-8612 11-4 X X Look for WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK
2025 Still Meadows Rd; 805-448-3791 Appt at wineries, hotels, concierge desks,
★ Stolpman Vineyard – Solvang Daily
Lafond Vineyard – Buellton Daily 1659 Copenhagen Dr; 805-688-0400 11-4 X X car rentals, restaurants, high-end
6855 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-7921 10-5 X X grocery stories and more!
Uncorked/Monsoon Cellars Fr-Sa 12-9pm
Melville Vineyard – Lompoc Daily 467 Alisal Rd Ste 2; 805-693-8000; Solvang Su 12-6 X X
5185 East Hwy 246; 805-735-7030 11-4 X X Check us out online at
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Mosby Winery – Buellton Daily ★ Artiste – Santa Ynez Daily
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9496 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-688-2415 10-4 X X 3569 Sagunto St; 805-686-2626 11-5 X X ThisWeek.com
Palmina – Lompoc Th-Sa Au Bon Climat – at Wine Cellar Tasting Room in Santa Ynez for help in planning
1520 East Chestnut Ct; 805-735-2030 11-4 X X 3631 Sagunto St; 805-688-8688 Daily 11-6 X X
your next visit to
Sanford Winery – Lompoc Daily Bridlewood Estate – Santa Ynez Daily
5010 Santa Rosa Rd; 805-735-5900 11-4 X X 3555 Roblar Ave; 805-688-9000 10-5 X X
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