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TABLE OF CONTENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

WINE COUNTRY NEWS

Wine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Midlife Crisis Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SAN LUIS OBISPO WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS, SANTA YNEZ WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . 2

SANTA BARBARA WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

LISTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-

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ADVERSTISING/MARKETING Sarah FlickingerDIRECTOR San Luis Obispo, CA

Phone 805-252-5440

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PUBLISHER Dan Zimmerman

Direct 707-938-3734

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MANAGING EDITOR Chandra Grant

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CALENDAR EDITOR Maria Olascoaga

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OFFICE MANAGER Cathy GorePhone 707-938-3494 / Fax 707-938-3674

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

PASO ROBLES

## ONGOING

Events at 15 Degrees C Winery

Sun-Thurs 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm

Nov 16: Thanksgiving Pairings

Dec 7: Holiday Bubbles

## ONGOING SATURDAYS

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 Robleswww.vinotecawinebar.com

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Templeton Farmers Market

Fresh fruit, flowers & vegetables

9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Paso Robles Farmers Market

Country farm arts and crafts market

8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles

## ONGOING

Art Exhibits at Castoro Cellars

10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templeton

www.castorocellars.com

Nov: Juried Art Show - Mixed Media

Dec: Art Show- Oils

## NOVEMBER 16

Adelaida Cellars Annual Beaujolais Celebration

Sip delicious wine & enjoy French cuisine

$30, free to club members, 6pm, 800-676-1232

Paso Robles, www.adelaida.com

NOVEMBER 17

Elegant Evening Downtown

Enjoy trolley rides, music & hors doeuvres5-8pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robles

www.pasoroblesdowntown.org

## NOVEMBER 17

Indoor Winter Concert at Castoro Cellars

Cathrin Shorr Band, $20, 7:30pm, Paso Robles

www.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE

NOVEMBER 17

Artisan Wine & Cheese Pairing

at Robert Hall Winery

Enjoy an evening of intricate pairings

6pm, $55pp, $65 non members, 805-239-1616

Paso Robles, www.roberthallwinery.com

NOVEMBER 23-26

Celebrating Thanksgiving at

Thunderbolt Junction

Junction featuring delicious turkey croquetteswith fine 1997 Library Muscat Canelli

11am-5pm, Paso Robles, 805-226-9907http://thunderboltjunction.com

## NOVEMBER 30

Holiday Open House at

Far Out Wineries of Paso Robles

16 participating wineries at Adelaida Cellars4-7pm, $18, Reservations: 805-237-0138,www.faroutwineries.com

## DECEMBER 1

Eberle Winerys Holiday Black Tie Dinner

Experience the excitement of the holidays inthe caves, taking in the festive decorations,while feasting on a meal prepared by one of thefinest chefs in the country.$125/pp, 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.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

12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande

www.arroyograndevillage.org

ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Learn How to Make Ice Cream

Enjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream

where you help create new flavors.

7pm, Arroyo Grande, 805-474-4068

www.docburnsteins.com

NOVEMBER 17-18

Central Coast Quilt Show

Displays, raffles and more!

$5, 10am-5pm, 805-489-1559, Arroyo Grande

NOVEMBER 25

Holiday Christmas Concert & Parade

Parade through the village & tree lighting

3:30pm, 805-927-3624, Arroyo Grande

## NOVEMBER 29Holiday in the Vineyards

Get in to the holiday spirit by visiting one or more

of your favorite local wineries and enjoy wine

tasting, hors doeuvres & wine specials

5-7pm, Arroyo Grande, 805-489-0446

www.talleyvineyards.com

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER

Hearst Castle Evening Tour & Christmas Tour

Docents in period dress add life to the

surroundings and take visitors back to the

fabulous Heast Castles 1930s heyday.

800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.com

ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 31

Automobilia MuseumAntique, specialty cars and more!

10am-5pm, 805-544-1900, San Luis Obispo

ONGOING

Christopher Cohan Center

Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo

805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org

Nov 13: Lord of the Dance

Nov 15-17: Arabian Nights

Nov 23: Evita

Nov 25: The Producers

Nov 28: Warren Millers Playground

Nov 29: Toying with Science

Nov 30: Fall Jazz Concert

ONGOING

Lectures & Art at

California Polytechnic State University805-756-1511, San Luis Obispo

www.calpolynews.calpoly.edu

ONGOING

San Luis Obispo Little Theatre

805-786-2440, www.slolittletheatre.org

Ongoing through Nov 18: Baby

Nov 30-Dec 11: East of the Sun & West of the Moon

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 FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH

Art in the Park at Dinosaur Caves

Art, crafts, childrens 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

7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Bay

www.morrobayartassociation.org

ONGOING

San Luis Obispo Art Center Show

Constantly rotating exhibits in all media


www.sloartcenter.org

## ONGOING TUESDAYS

2-oz. Tuesdays at Taste

Weekly drink specials, San Luis Obispo

10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE, www.taste-slo.com

## ONGOING WEDNESDAYS

Wine Down Wednesdays at Taste

Tastings with the winemaker, San Luis Obispo

10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTE, www.taste-slo.com

ONGOING

Adventures with Nature

Docent guided hikes at various times including;Fast Hike to Coon Creek, Whites Point Vistas,

Black Hill Trail, Sand Spit Walk and Ocean Lagoon.

Morro Bay State Park Museum of Natural History,

805-772-2694, www.ccnha.org

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, OrcuttONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Morro Bay Embarcadero Art Walk

Art galleries open house receptions

5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay

ONGOING FRIDAYS

Wine Tasting at The Loading Dock

Live music, wine and food

7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis Obispo

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Fishermen & Farmers Market in Morro Bay

Fresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musicians

3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay

ONGOING

A Murder Mystery Dinner

Enjoy a parody of The Addams Family

with a delicious dinner, wine and laughter5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass Restaurant

Shell Beach, www.murderinmind.com

## NOVEMBER 15

Foodies Unite at Salisbury Vineyards

Chef Fabula prepares & shares delights!

6:30-8:30pm, $35, 805-595-9463, San Luis Obispo

www.salisburyvineyards.com

NOVEMBER 16 - DECEMBER 31

The Great American Melodrama Presents:

A Christmas Carol

Also featuring Rappin Reindeer,

fractured fairytales and the

Melodrama Waterglass Orchestra! Oceano

805-489-2499, www.americanmelodrama.com

NOVEMBER 18

Language of the Soul-Poetry Festival

Local & international poets perform

Various locations in San Luis Obispo

www.languageofthesoul.com

NOVEMBER 23-24

Country Christmas Fair

Largest hand-crafted fair on the Central Coas


Veteran Memorial Building

NOVEMBER 23- DECEMBER 31

Craft Art Market 2007

Over 50 local artists present their work


www.sloartcenter.org

## NOVEMBER 24

Town Site Open House at Old Edna

Dianna Freys vintage inspired jewelry, cry

Christmas garlands, German glass and glit

encrusted books; a few fellas playing their

horns and treats from the Deli. 5:30-8:30p

www.oldedna.com, 805-544-8062

## NOVEMBER 24

Local Author at TASTE

Janet Penn Franks will be discussing her n

book, San Luis Obispo Wineries, noon-3p805-269-TASTE, www.taste-slo.com

NOVEMBER 25

Christmas Street Faire

Live music, fine food, with arts & crafts

10am-5pm, 805-235-6335, Morro Bay

## NOVEMBER 29

Holiday in the Vineyard with

Claiborne & Churchill

Enjoy holiday treats & complimentary tastin

with holiday wine specials. 5-7pm, San Luis O

805-544-4066, www.claibornechurchill.co

## NOVEMBER 29

Holiday in the Vineyard at

Baileyana & Tangent Wineries

Wine and chocolate tasting with discounts

5-7pm, San Luis Obispo, 805-269-8200

www.baileyana-tangent.com

## NOVEMBER 29

Holiday in the Vineyard with

Salisbury Vineyards Schoolhouse

Enjoy holiday inspired appetizers paired w

fine Salibury wines in the holiday decorate

schoolhouse. Featuring private reserves & off

extra festive discounts. 5-7pm, San Luis Obis

805-595-WINE, www.salisburyvineyards.com

## DECEMBER 6

Girls Night Out at Salisbury Vineyards

Handmade gifts paired with nibbles & wine

A must for all girls! 6pm, $20, 805-595-94

San Luis Obispo, www.salisburyvineyards.c

www.sloartcenter.orgSANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON

ONGOING

Santa Maria Valley Railroad

805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.com

Elegant excursions featuring five star gourmet

ONGOING MONDAYS

Wine Tasting at Wine Cottage Bistro

Featuring regional & varietal tastings

5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria

ONGOING THROUGH DECEMBER 23

The Sound of Music

PCPA Theater, Santa Maria

805-922-8313, www.pcpa.org

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WINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK CALENDAR OF EVEN

LOS OLIVOS

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Wildling Art Museum - Free Friday Flicks

Free movie & snacks with discussion afterwards

7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos

www.wildlingmuseum.org

ONGOING

Understanding Your Palate at Los Olivos Caf

Wine tasting & hors doeuvres

5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivoswww.losolivoscafe.com

Nov 13: Edna Valley Appellation Tasting

Nov 27: Paso Robles Appellation Tasting

ONGOING

An Evening with the Winemaker at Los Olivos Caf

Wine tasting & hors doeuvres

5pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivoswww.losolivoscafe.com

Nov 21: Sextant Winery

Nov 28: Jaffurs Wine

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Global Gardens Organic Food Tasting

Enjoy delicious organic tastings

10am-2pm, $3, Los Olivos, 805-693-1600www.globalgardensgifts.com

ONGOING THURSDAYS

Fess Parkers Wine Country S ing Along

Sing along with Fess & Marcy, 8:30-10:30pm

805-688-7788, Los Olivos, www.syvva.com

## ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 20

Art on Display at Carina Cellars

Featuring Katie DesRochers

11am-5pm, Los Olivos, 805-688-2459

www.carinacellars.com

NOVEMBER 24-25

Holiday Art Show Weekend

Celebrate the holiday season at local galleries

with many of the artists on hand to meet

vistitors and discuss their work. Featuringreceptions and demonstrations.

Various locations in Los Olivos.

805-688-1222, www.syvva.com

SANTA YNEZ

ONGOING

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk

Naturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail

10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynez

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

NOVEMBER 17

Guest Chef at Roblar Winery Cooking School

Featuring Kim Schiffer & a Thanksgiving Feast!

$125, 5-8pm, 805-686-2603, Santa Ynez

November 17-18Santa Ynez Artists Studio Tour Weekend

Hosted by Wildling Art Museum enjoy the work

of 18 Santa Ynez Valley artists in thier studios

working in a variety of styles and mediums

$25pp, 10am-4pm, 805-688-1082, santa Ynez

www.wildlingmuseum.org/html/art.tour

LOMPOC

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Olde Towne Market in Lompoc

Great food, wine & music, 805-736-4567, Lompoc

www.lompocrecord.com

SOLVANG

ONGONG LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Lucas & Lewellen Summer Fridays

Enjoy wine and cheese pairings6-8pm, $10, free to wine club members

888-777-6663, Solvang, www.llwine.com

ONGOING

Quicksilver Miniature Horse Farm

Visit Solvang horse farm with beautiful vistas

10am3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang

ONGOING

Solvang Farmers Market

Fresh produce, flowers and foods, 3-7pm

805-962-5354, Solvang, 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 with wildlife and geology

$15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lake

www.cachuma.com

ONGOING

Elverhoj Museum of History & Art

805-686-1211, Solvang, www.elverhoj.orgNov 16-Jan 27, 2008: Color & Cloth

NOVEMBER 30

Celebrate WinterFest at Lucas & Lewellen

Featuring Silver King Port & hors doeuvres5-8:30pm, $20, Solvang, 888-777-6663

www.llwine.com

NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 31

Solvang Winterfest Celebration

805-688-6144, www.solvangusa.comOngoing festivities in the village of Solvang include:Nov 30: Tree lighting, Dec 1: Christmas Parade

SANTA YNEZ

ONGOING

Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum

and Parks-Janeway Carriage House

Exhibits from Chumash period through early20th century ranch days12-4pm, 805-688-7889, Santa Ynezwww.santaynezvalleymuseum.org

DECEMBER 1

Holiday Winemaker Dinner at Gainey Vineyard

Gourmet 5 course dinner held at the Winery6:30pm, $130, Santa Ynez, 888-424-6398

www.gaineyvineyard.com

SANTA BARBARA

ONGOING SUNDAYS

Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show

Featuring all types of art, crafts & jewelry

10am6pm, 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

Nov 15: Queen LatifahNov 16: Coleman LemiexNov 19: George WillNov 20: Ten CanoesNov 26: Souls Without BordersNov 27: Ashley GilbertsonNov 28: Mr. Conservative

ONGOING

Touristorica Historic Downtown Walking

Guided stroll - experience Santa Barbaras10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara

ONGOING

Ty Warner Sea Center

Explore creatures of the sea

805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barba

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

www.sbnature.org/seacenter

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Cachuma Lake Nature Walk

1 mile walk for all ages on the Oak Canyon10-11:30am, 805-688-4515, Santa BarbaraCachuma Lake Nature Centerwww.cachuma.com

ONGOING FIRST THURSDAYS

First Thursday

Art, cultural events and 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 Dec 1: The Vedder Collect

Ongoing through Jan 13: Gagliani:Scores of Abstraction

ONGOING

Lobero Theatre

805-966-4946, Santa Barbara, www.loberoNov 17: Eliza GilkysonNov 20: Guest Conductor & Violinist Cho-Liang Nov 30: Warren Millers Playground

ONGOING

Arlington Theatre

805-963-4408, Santa BarbaraNov 15: Queen Latifah

ONGOING

Planetarium Shows at

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural Histo

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 WineSanta Barbara, www.eastbeachwine.com



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By Mark Storer

The wine-growing region of San Luis

Obispo is tiny. Only 3,500 acres are

under vines within two official AVAs;

the Edna Valley and the Arroyo GrandeValley. In SLO, theres really no prospect of

growing any more as building and develop-

ment have gone about as far as they can go.

But big isnt always better. Sometimes,

class, panache and taste win out.

The SLO County Vintners Association

joined together in 2005 to open Taste, their

downtown SLO interactive wine bar. The 16

wineries reasoned that since they were

surrounded by Paso Robles growers to the

north and Santa Barbara County growers to

the south, they needed to draw attention to

their small size that packs a big punch. So,

rather than allow word of mouth to do all

the work, the association opened a wine bar

that specializes in their wines exclusively.

Taste, however, is no simple wine bar

with waiters in black shirts and pants

pouring vintages. We were one of the first

to use the Enomatic, explains Becky Gray,

Director of the SLO Vintners Association.

The Enomatic, now found all over the US, is

a device that allows the consumer to choose

which wine they want to taste and have it

poured automatically from the machine

itself. Customers use a kind of credit card

that they purchase from the counter andload that into the Enomatic and then choose

the wine they want to try. The Enomatic is

actually revolutionizing the wine tasting

and wine sales industry. The Enomatic

makes the consumers choice paramount

and while there are always friendly staff

nearby to offer help when wanted, essen-

tially, the Enomatic and by extension, Taste,

has created an interactive experience for the

wine consumer. This allows the consumer

more of a say over their choices and so more

education takes place and wines get poured

that perhaps wouldnt in a normal wine-

tasting setting.

In keeping with its own unique tradi-

tions, though, Taste does more than pour

and sell wine. Wine Down Wednesdays

are featured each week and any one of the

local winemakers or their representatives is

on hand to discuss their wines. Taste is also

available for private parties with enough

advance notice and can offer its own peo

to come and pour SLO County wine

events around town. In addition, local w

writers and professionals drop by to

wine and introduce wine topics to edu

visitors on SLO County wines. November 24th, for example, Janet P

Franks will be at Taste to discuss her n

book entitled simply enough, San L

Obispo Wineries from noon to three.

These events are also an ode of sort

local cuisine featuring artisan cheeses,

example from the SLO grocery, Muzios

truffles from the Truffle Gardens.

specialize in domestic and imported che

and once a week, we get to show them o

Taste to pair them with the wines, says

Miller, owner of Muzios Grocery. The

after Thanksgiving, well be at Taste al

with Giussepes restaurant to sample w

and food for the holidays, she adds. T

after all is really about taste.

As the holidays get closer, Taste will

feature gift cards that can be used in

Enomatics themselves or for the purchas

bottles of wine, glasses or other items av

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www.bellalunawine.com (805) 434-5477

1850 Templeton Road, Templeton, CA

purchased specially for $75 and $50 cards can be purchased for

$40. Other events include dollar pours when all the machines are

set to $1 per taste as well as special discounts on various bottles and

cases of SLO wines.

The wineries themselves have been more than pleased withTastes contribution as ambassador of their wines. I think they do

a great job, said Fredericka Churchill-Thompson, owner of Clai-

borne and Churchill Winery. Sometimes, theyll even have stocked

wines that weve run out of and so we can direct customers there to

get hard to find things, she said. Taste has also become part of the

local food and social scene. San Luis Obispo is not a very large city

and so restaurants in town can occasionally have a bit of wait time.

Instead of just hanging around, you can just walk down to Taste

and try some of the local wines and its really quite a nice place to

simply wait for your table, Churchill-Thompson says. Were really

very happy with them.

From ambassador of local wines to evening hang out to finder of

the hard to find, Taste fulfills a lot of roles in San Luis Obispo. And

like all things related to taste, Taste responds to the changes within

its own community while also setting trends with its focus on the

wines of a very special place nestled in between the giants along the

Central California Coast.

Taste is located at 1003 Osos Street in San Luis Obispo and is

open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and

Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call (805)

269-TASTE or visit the website at www.taste-slo.com.


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The 20th annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony will officially bring

holiday dcor to downtown Paso Robles on Friday, November 23rd,

the Friday after Thanksgiving.

The tradition will find Mrs. Santa Claus and other costumed char-acters gathering at the downtown city park bandstand at 5:30 p.m.

They will be joined there by townspeople dressed warmly.

Just before 6 p.m. candles and songbooks will be distributed.

When the clock tower strikes 6 p.m., Mrs. Claus will throw the giant

light switch, and the down-

town lights in trees, shop

windows and buildings will

illuminate all at once.The mayor and other city

officials will speak, followed

by candlelight caroling with

musical accompaniment. Free

cookies and hot chocolate will conclude the evenings festivities.

The lighting ceremony is sponsored by the Paso Robles Main Str

Association Merchants and RABOBANK.

For more information, contact the Main Street office at (805) 2

4103.

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by Leah Kolt

Looking for a unique holiday gift for your wine-loving friends

How about an ornament signed by their favorite winemaker(s)Do your shopping early at the holiday gathering of the Far

Wineries in Paso Robles, on Friday, November 30.

Or if youre shopping is under control, just share a glass of ch

with the winemakers and owners of the Far Out Wineries, includ

Adelaida Cellars, whose red and white Rhne wines, as we

their Syrah, have scored in the 90s in Robert Parkers Wine Ad

cate.

Halter Ranch, which will showcase some of the 19 sustaina

farmed Rhne and Bordeaux varieties and blends they produ

Minassian-Young, known for their organically grown Zinfan

and Syrah, as well as Rhne and Bordeaux blends produce

select, hand-crafted lots.

And Opolo Vineyards, which boasts a range of estate-grown

from its explosive, big mountain Zinfandel to an easy-go

Sangiovese.

This first-ever Far Out Wineries yuletide celebration will be h

from 4 to 7 p.m. at Adelaida Cellars on 5805 Adelaida Road wes

Paso Robles.

No seminars, just plenty of good wine, food and fun. W

planned a very festive event to help our customers get into the hol

spirit, said owner Monica Villicana of Villicana Winery. We all h

loyal customers who drive out this time of the year to stock up on

wines for the holiday season. So we decided this would be a great to thank them and spend a little time with them.

And this group of 16 boutique wineries from the western are

the Paso Robles region knows how to throw a party. The Far

Wineries do a good job with their special events, says Stacie Jac

the executive director of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.

Wine judge Mike Stepanovich, executive director of the Bakersf

Wine Society, agrees. Im always up for a visit to the Far

Wineries. Theyre not really that far away, literally speaking, but

out is a good description of their fun attitude.

The wineries will be serving a full spectrum of cheer offering

to three great wines each, along with tasty appetizers and sparkconversation about your favorite topic wine.

An added bonus for attendees will be a card that provides a spe

10% discount on wine purchases and complimentary wine tastin

any and all of the Far Out Wineries during the entire month

December 2007.

Admission to the holiday event is $18. For reservations, con

Judy at Norman Vineyards (805) 237-0138. Or for more informat

go to www.faroutwineries.com.

As they say, the Far Out Wineries are off the beaten path and w

the drive.

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In the wine trade, the term

cult is usually associated with

rare, pricy wines that are bought

and sold at auction, sometimes

changing hands several times

before someone realizes theyre

meant to be consumed rather

than traded. At the other end of

the spectrum is Beaujolais

Nouveau, a wine and an annual

harvest celebration started in

France centuries ago that

continues today as well as in

other countries. This cult is all

about enjoying the first wine of

the vintage with good friends andhearty food on the third

Thursday of each November.

In honor of this practice,

Adelaida Cellars presents its

Annual Beaujolais Celebration

and Fall Pickup Party at 6 p.m.,

Friday, November 16, in the

Barrel Room of its west side Paso

Robles facility.

Chef extraordinaire Claude

Chazalon will be serving tradi-

tional coq au vin (chicken with

wine) for up to 120 guests,

including wine club members

wishing to pick up their fall ship-

ments. The cost is $30 per

person and is complimentary to

all wine club members.

Beaujolais Nouveau is made

from the Gamay Beaujolais grape,

and unlike most red wines, it is

bottled without barrel aging prior

to release. The wine is extremelyrare in California and it is

believed that Adelaida Cellars is

its only Paso Robles producer.

Our goal is to capture the

exuberant personality of the

Gamay grape, said winemaker

Terry Culton. This aromatic dry

red wine is meant for immediate

gratification and consumption.

Fruit for Adelaidas Beaujolais

Nouveau was harvested August

29 at the winerys HMR Estate

Vineyard. One acre of Gamay

Beaujolais was planted in 1964

on what was then called Hoffman

Mountain Ranch. The historicvineyard also boasts the oldest

Pinot Noir vines on the South

Central Coast.

Reservations can by made

by calling 1-800-676-1232 or

online at www.adelaida.com.

Established in 1981, Adelaida

Cellars is a family-owned and

operated vineyard and winery

situated 16 miles from the Pacific

Ocean at 1,800 feet of elevation

in the Santa Lucia Mountains. Its

highly acclaimed Pinot Noir,

Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhne vari-

etals and Zinfandel originate in

two principal vineyards (HMR

and Viking) that are recognized

for their chalky mountain soils,

temperate climates and long

growing seasons. The winery

offers many interactive functions

throughout the year: an invitingtasting room, educational semi-

nars, library tastings, wine club

events, winemaker dinners and

seasonal festivals produced by

the Paso Robles Wine Country

Alliance (pasowine.com).

Annual Beaujolais Celebration at Adelaida Cellars

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by Dave Wilcox

Pairing wine with fine cheeses isnt easy,

but the folks at Orchid Hill Vineyard &

Winery have diligently been up to the

task. The result is a memorable tasting expe-

rience that transforms a visit to the winerys

handsome tasting room in downtown PasoRobles.

It was a labor of love, said Susan West,

Orchid Hills public relations director.

Visitors to the Orchid Hill tasting room

indulge in a sensory experience that goes

beyond simply sampling wine although

that alone is worth a trip. The wine and

cheese pairings featured Fridays, Saturdays

and Sundays are part of what West calls a

full-service tasting room.

Art, wine, music, food it all goestogether.

Local olive oil produced by Templetons

Allure Estates is also available at the tasting

room, along with cookbooks from local

catering favorite Cahoots.

Opened in April, the Orchid Hill tasting

room is directly across from Paso Robles

historic City Park and is part of the towns

vibrant dining and wine-tasting scene.

A sweeping granite tasting bar and hand-

crafted cabinetry combine with a stamped-

concrete floor to create a warm environment

thats enhanced by attractive lighting and eye-

catching original artwork.

Vibrant, textured paintings of orchids by

renowned artist Jean-Pierre de Rothschild

decorate the walls of what was once an auto

parts store. That is, the paintings that arent

flying out the door. West said 38 of de Roth-

schilds works have sold just since the PasoRobles Wine Festival weekend.

The Orchid Room, a glass enclosed area

at the rear, is filled with exotic orchids grown

and tended by Estrella Schenkhuizen, whose

husband, Mike, owns the winery. The room is

available for private tastings.

It is Mike Schenkhuizens entrepreneurial

spirit, said West, that has driven not only the

Orchid Hill tasting room, but the winery, to

success.

When he sees what needs to be done,

just does it.

That included assembling a top-no

team including viticulturist Jim Smo

vineyard manager Dias Ruiz and winema

Dan Kleck to help nurture the wine

growth and development.Orchid Hills estate wines are made us

grapes grown on the winerys 51-acre vi

yard in the Templeton Gap region west

Paso Robles. Known for limestone soil an

climate featuring hot days cooled by la

afternoon breezes sweeping through from

ocean, the Templeton Gap is favored by wi

makers producing Pinot Noir and Syrah.

Indeed, those are the featured varietals

Orchid Hills program. Additionally wi

maker Kleck produces Zinfandel, Mus

Canelli, Viognier, and the soon-to-be relea

2005 Sangiovese and 2006 Grenache. T

2004 Zinfandel garnered a 91 in the W

Spectator!

The Orchid Hill Tasting Room and

Gallery is at 1140 Pine Street and is op

Thursday to Monday from 11 a.m. to 5

p.m. Appointments to visit Tuesdays a

Wednesdays can be made by calling (8

237-7525.

Tasting Room of the Week:

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Its with great excitement and enthusiasm that the Donati Family

launches their newly released wines: 2006 Pinot Blanc, 2006 Pinot

Gris, 2005 Chardonnay, 2004 Merlot, 2005 Claret and 2004

Cabernet Sauvignon.Family viticulturist Matt Donati states, Our philosophy is to grow

grapes to the highest quality, so wines made from our fruit can meet

superior product expectations of winemaker Dan Kleck. This requires

that I pay close attention to detail, evaluate the potential of new vari-

eties that will thrive in our climate, and give Dan everything he needs

to succeed with his winemaking processes. This passion for detail is

what best serves our customers, and is reflected in our wines.

The Donatis came to Paicines (pronounced pie see ness), in Cali-

fornias Central Coast, in 1998 when they purchased land that would

soon become home to Matt Donati and his family. Since then, M

and his father Ron, engaged in planting the family vineyard and p

ning their state-of-the-art winery.

The vineyards developed by the Donati family are on some ofsame acres that Almaden Vineyards developed in Paicines. At

time of purchase, the land had been fallow for 10 to 15 years, b

small block of Pinot Blanc still remained. Five acres of this P

Blanc were left standing, and today still deliver outstanding f

Admittedly, tonnage is minuscule, but the Pinot Blanc flavors

exceptional.

Donati Family Vineyard is located at the intersection of Highwa

and Vineyard Avenue in Templeton and is open daily from 11 a.m

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by Dave Wilcox

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attea Torrence jumped from the bed of

a pickup truck and hauled an old chairto the dusty driveway. She had acquiredthe piece and several others to add to thestock of the antique store she owns at thehistoric Old Edna Town Site in the heart ofthe Edna Valley wine country.

Its not unusual finding Torrence workinghard at Old Edna in the 10 years since sheand her husband purchased the two-acre site,that determination and willingness to get thedirty work done has helped transform thedilapidated buildings into a vibrant gatewayto Edna Valley.

In conversation, Torrence talks about thebuildings of Old Edna as living entities, andshe has breathed life into them. A wood-sided, tin-roofed building that fronts the two-lane highway has been restored and nowhouses the antique shop, an upstairs meetingroom and a deli.

But the centerpiece of the town site is the100-year-old country farmhouse that sits justbehind the deli and which has been turnedinto a bed-and-breakfast inn.

Taken together, Old Edna is a WineCountry hub, where tourists can get informedadvice about the valleys wineries whileputting together a picnic lunch to pair withtheir favorite local vintages.

As we care for our business, saidTorrence, we also realize the importance ofour central location as a proud central coreto an amazing, heart-felt experience to beshared by all.

Kim Frederick oversees a deli menu ofsandwiches made using fresh-baked breadsand homemade salads using local producewhenever possible, along with other goodies.

Frederick joined Torrence earlier this yearand, said Torrence, has elevated the deli intoa spot favored by locals and tourists alike.

Its also a favorite of bicyclists garbed incolorful gear, who often stop for a respite onone of the delis patios before resuming theirtour of the regions rolling hills.

For those fortunate enough to make OldEdna their home-base for a Wine Countryvacation, they soon find Suite Edna is hardlyjust another Wine Country bed-and-breakfast

getaway.Sure, the 1,200-square-foot, three-bedroom cottage is charming, with restoredmaple floors, a French country farmhouse

kitchen and a shady front porch. Beyond itscharms, though, is a heart and soul that lendsa sense of comfort and hominess that guestsmight not find at inns with a little highergloss.

Torrence is the person primarily respon-sible for the cottages graceful beauty,although she said many have helped in the

restoration process.Torrence, who grew up in rural San LuisObispo County, once boarded her horse as ateenager at the town site, and said reinvigo-rating Old Edna after it was abandoned hasbeen among the most rewarding accomplish-ments of her life.

Unlike most other bed-and-breakfast inns,Suite Edna is rented exclusively. In otherwords, theres no mingling of strangersaround the breakfast table. Instead, guestsmay invite their friends to stay in one of the

other two suites, or a family may rent cottage.

In fact, Torrence touts Old Edna as an ispot for children. For a few days, at least,

can live out a country childhood, explorinumber of nooks around the propertyplaying tetherball to the rear of the cottag

Theres plenty of leisure opportunitieswell, for grown-ups exploring the Edna Va Wine Country. A small breakfast cotnear the farmhouse provides a private retin which to enjoy a glass of wine and a gbook.

Elsewhere, Torrence is turning a gywagon built by her father which once pulled in parades into a more bohemstyle haven for guests.

The suites themselves are tastefappointed by Torrence, whose decorativeturns each room into a unique experience

Suite Edna is the centerpiece, a two-rosuite with French doors leading to a prideck. A king-size feather bed is in one rowhile the sitting room evokes an Old Wfeel.

The other two rooms, Suite Grace Suite Pattea, have their own unique style theres a single bathroom with a wondeclawfoot tub.

Meal vouchers are provided for guestuse at the deli, although the kitchen is fequipped for guests who prefer cookingbarbecue is also provided and is a popyear-round choice. Guests who choose nouse the vouchers receive reduced rental ra

Old Edna is located on Highway south of San Luis Obispo near the intertion with Price Canyon Road. Informaabout rates and reserving Suite Edna are avable at www.oldedna.com, or calling (8544-8062.

OLD EDNA: New Life in an Old TownTOWN SITE OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 24TH 5:30 TO 8:30 P.M.

Dianna Freys vintage inspired jewelry, crystal Christmas garlands,

German glass and glitter encrusted books along with a few fellas

playing their horns and treats from the Deli.

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The Highway 46 West Wineries Group is gearing up for the Hol

Friday Night Wine, Cheese and Crafts Evening. The group o

wineries will gather at Eagle Castle Winery Friday from 6pm to 8

The admission for the event is $15 per person or $25 a couple, tic

sold at the door. All 13 wineries will taste out award winning w

Cheese will be paired with each winery and Holiday baked goods

be available for tasting. Local Crafts will be related to wine and

holidays will be displayed and available to purchase. The Grap

will be taking reservations for transportation to and from the ev

For more information, call 1-888-8-WINERY.

The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance represents wineries, gro

and businesses in Paso Robles Wine Country, Californias fastest grow

wine region. It encompasses more than 26,000 vineyard acres and m

than 170 wineries.

In 2004, thirteen wineries on Highway 46 West formed

Highway 46 West Wineries Group. This group was formed to prom

the tasting rooms of the beautiful west side and to make people aw

of the uniqueness of 46 West and the wines produced there.

Robles Wine Country is as unique and inviting as the people who

dedicated themselves to nurturing the vineyards and crafting

wines. Visitors to Highway 46 West find the road less traveled is o

marked by the thrill of discovery in this uncongested region. It

area where hospitality is first among a long list of qualities w

being friends and neighbors is as important as producing stellar w

Highway 46 West is one thread that weaves among the vineyards

wineries connecting longtime estates with exciting new produ

Rolling hills, majestic oaks and lush vineyards await the wine lov

every turn. The tasting rooms of Highway 46 West invite you to e

our neighborhood, relax under the spell of our friendly environm

and savor life while sipping our spectacular wines.

Holiday Friday Night

Wine, Cheeseand Crafts Evening

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Visit some of the newest and most excitingwineries on Californias Central Coast!

PENMAN SPRINGS VINEYARD

Penman Springs Vineyard is an artisan wine farm de-dicated to producing the finest grapes possible. We growCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sarah, PetiteSarah and Muscat Blanc. A select portion of these grapes iscrafted into award winning table and dessert wines.

Taste the Art Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm (closed January)

1985 Penman Springs Road, Paso Robles805-237-7959 | www.penmansprings.com

Our vineyard has been in since thelate 80s. B & E Vineyard is a

small family owned winery with awarm Hacienda-style tasting room.We invite you come and taste ourwines in the B & E Saloon thatoverlooks the vineyard.

Daily 11am-5pm10000 Creston Road, Paso Robles

805-238-4815www.bevineyard.com

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If youve ever had the good fortune to visit a winery in Italy, you

know what its like to enjoy the combination of great wine, beautiful

scenery and most of all, warm and welcoming people. Now you dont

have to endure a 12-hour plane flight to experience the delights ofItaly. Falcon Nest Winery is the creation of Francesco Grande and his

lovely wife, Carolynn. Francesco was born in Calabria and grew up in

the Tuscany region of Italy. Like so many of his fellow countrymen, his

passion for food and wine has been the focus of his life.

For twenty-eight years he ran a successful and very, very busy

restaurant in Los Angeles. It took a long-time friend and customer to

convince him that he needed a little vacation. A trip up to the Paso

Robles wine-growing region was just supposed to provide a little rest

and relaxation. But with only one look at the stunningly beautiful

rolling hills of Central California, Francesco knew that it was time for

a new challenge. It was time to return to his roots.

Wine has been in my family for centuries. My father was a wine-maker, my grandfather was a winemaker as was his father before him

and his father before him! In Italy, it is a way of life, says Francesco.

With the gusto he gave to his cooking, Francesco has turned his

land into some of the finest vineyards in the area. His picturesque little

winery on the top of the hill looks over a seemingly endless sea of

vines. He now has fifty-five acres planted in Cabernet, Merlot, Syrah,

Petite Verdot and Zinfandel.

I love the art of cooking, but once the food is on the table, it is

soon gone. There is an art to winemaking as well plus it lasts a lot

longer. With aging wine becomes better. Food becomes worse! says

Francesco.

Francesco has not totally hung up his chefs apron, though.

tasting room offers an array of his handmade sauces and Ita

specialties. Guests are often treated to tasty morsels along side the

wines of Falcon Nest.

Falcons Nest Winery is located on Union Road in Paso Robles. tasting room is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more in

mation, call (805) 226-0227 or go to www.falconnestwine.com.


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STILL WATERSVINEYARDS

Taste handcrafted estate wines of Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot, Sarah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc andViognier. Bring a picnic and enjoy the spectacularviews from our olive grove overlooking the vineyard.

Thursday-Monday 11-5pm2750 Old Grove Lane, Paso Robles

805-237-9231 | www.stillwatersvineyards.com

CASS VINEYARDS

Visit us at our caf style tasting room and sample yourfavorite Rhne wines, paired with samples of select gourmecheese, pte and specialty food. Our Chefs Pantry offers anarray of choices for an impromptu picnic indoors or out. Walso offer a lunch menu prepared by our Chef Dusty LehighFriday thru Sunday.

Open Monday-Friday 12-5pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-6p

7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles805-239-1730 | www.casswines.com

FALCON NEST

VINEYARD & WINERYFamily owned and operated vineyard and wineryspecializing in handcrafted wines with intensecolors and flavors. Join us in celebrating in the trueItalian tradition with food and wine pairing,salami, prosciutto, provolone, sopres-sata, pt,imported pasta, specialty items and the finest pastasauces. Food available daily.

Open Daily 10am-7:30pm5185 Union Road, Paso Robles

805-226-0227 | www.falconnestwine.com

CHATEAU MARGENE

A micro winery specializing in the production of small lots ofluxury, handcrafted Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Margeneproduces 3,000 cases per year and focuses on viticulture andwinemaking practices that offer maximum expression of thePaso Robles terrior. Come enjoy the wines and picnic on thedeck or under the oaks.

Open Saturday-Sunday Noon-5pmBy advanced appointment on Fridays

4385 La Panza Road, Creston, CA805-238-2321 | www.chateaumargene.com

Falcon Nest Winery Just Like a Trip to Tuscan

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On Thursday

November 29th

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Local wineries will

be offering special

deals and special

treats for your holiday shopping.

At Baileyana and Tangent wineries receive special discounts on

library wines and enjoy holiday chocolate sampling.

5828 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo

(805) 269-8200, www.baileyana-tangent.com

At Tolosa Winery come to Santas wine shop and enjoy holiday

festivities with the Tolosa elves and receive discounts on wine and

merchandise!

4910 Edna Road, San Luis Obispo

(805) 782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com

Domaine Alfred, Its our turn to show DA love! with $6 tasti

of DA wines, special food pairings, olive oil tastings, paintings b

local artists and 5% sale on all art work.

7525 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo

(805) 541-WINE (9463), www.domainealfred.com Join the team at Edna Valley Vineyard in celebrating the holi-

days. Come and try their newest releases with light appetizers

great holiday gift ideas in the marketplace.

2585 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo (805) 544-5855

www.ednavalleyvineyard.com

Cross the naughty and nice off your holiday list with Ortman

Family Vineyards wine specials. Light appetizers and desserts

be served.

3080 Biddle Ranch Road, San Luis Obispo

(805) 473-WINE (9463), www.ortmanvineyards.com

Visit Sextant Wines for complimentary reserve tasting and spe

holiday discounts. Enter to win a holiday gift pack!

3536 S. Higuera, Suite 250, San Luis Obispo

(805) 542-0133 www.sextantwines.com


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all wines as well as tasty treats!

1850 Calle Joaquin Road, San Luis Obispo

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Enjoy Talley Vineyards wines and light hors doeuvres

along with special savings on select wines!

3031 Lopez Drive, Arroyo Grande

(805) 489-0446, www.talleyvineyards.com

Celebrate the Season with treats and specials at

Cerro Caliente Cellars

831-A Via Esteban, San Luis Obispo

(805) 544-2842, www.cerrocalientecellars.com

Come visit Pozo Valleys new tasting room just minutes from San

Luis Obispo and enjoy 20% off case discounts and food sampling

from Bonnie Maries Catering!

2200 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita

(805) 438-5015, www.pozovalley.com

At Salisbury Vineyards Schoolhouse in Avila Valley deck the

halls of the schoolhouse and enjoy holiday inspired appetizers

paired with Salisbury Wines. They will be pouring their private

reserves and offering an extra festive discount!

6985 Ontario Road, San Luis Obispo

(805) 595-WINE (9463), www.salisburyvineyards.com

Join Claiborne & Churchill for some holiday treats and comp

mentary wine tasting and holiday specials on wine and tasting

room merchandise.

2649 Carpenter Canyon Road (Hwy. 227), San Luis Obispo

(805) 544-4066 www.claibornechurchill.com

Join Saucelito Canyon Vineyards for some early holiday cheer

tasting of the Late Harvest Zinfandel and tasty holiday treats.

Offering savings, mix-and-match wine gift packs and holiday gi

baskets.3080 Biddle Ranch Rd., San Luis Obispo

(805) 543-2111 www.saucelitocanyon.com

Receive 20% off wine by the bottle at Taste and have a taste on

them.

1003 Osos Street (at Monterey St.) Downtown San Luis Obispo

(805) 269.8278, www.taste-slo.com

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The 2007 Santa Ynez Valley Artists Studio Tour (SYVAST) will take

place the weekend of November 17-18. Eighteen Valley artists,

working in a wide variety of subjects, styles and mediums will greet

visitors in their private studios from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on those two

days. Included in the price of the ticket, which is $25 per person or

$40 for couples, will be a wine and cheese party at the Wildling Art

Museum on Saturday, from 4 to 6 p.m., where participants can mingle

with the artists, see more examples of their work and savor the current

exhibition, The Poetry of Nature: Paintings and Lithographs by

Russell Chatham. Proceeds from ticket sales and 20% of the sale of

artists work that weekend benefit the Wildling Art Museum, a

museum dedicated to the art of Americas wilderness.

Artists who are helping the Wildling by participating in SYVAST

this year include landscape painters, Jim Farnum and Gwen Cates,

both of whom have been featured in the Santa Barbara Visual Arts

Studio Tours; abstract painters, Rebecca Gomez and Esther Munger;sculptors John Cody, Blake Rankin and Pat Roberts; printmaker,

Pamela Zwehl-Burke, who until recently taught at Santa Barbara C

College; furniture-maker, Bud Tullis, who worked for the fam

designer, Paul Tuttle, will open their studios for this benefit as we

Suzan Hamilton-Todd, well-known for her exciting paintings

horses, and more recently, birds of prey; Joe Knowles, a Chero

artist whose works include American bison; Renee Kelleher, kno

for her pastoral landscapes; Teresa McNeil MacLean, who creates

jewel-like landscapes with prisma color pencils; Carol Millican, wh

abstract figurative work can look like stained glass, and Chris

McCowan Kenny, a virtuoso when it comes to watercolor painting

flowers, though she now also paints landscapes in a variety of me

More information about all the artists and images of their work can

found on the museums website at www.wildlingmuseum.org.

Pre-registration is recommended, and tickets can be purchased

sending a check to SYVAST, Wildling Art Museum, P.O. Box 907,

Olivos, by calling the museum, (805) 688-1082 for credit ccharges, or online at www.wildlingmuseum.org.

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Relax and let Santa Barbara Adventure Company take care of all the

details for a unique wine-blending, teambuilding activity. Their

knowledgeable guides will meet your group at your hotel where you

will preview the days plan and head over to the local cooperative

winery called Cellar 205, home of the Oreana Winemaking Company.This is a great opportunity to sample and learn about local wines and

the winemaking process.

Winemaker Christian Garvin will greet your group upon arrival

and introduce you to some theories of wine blending. Your group will

be split into teams and the competition will begin.

Each team will be given three or more varieties to work with, as

well as any necessary tools. Teams will strive to create the best blend

while utilizing terminology and concepts employed by winemakers

and sommeliers. Ultimately the team must come to a consensus on

which blend best represents their efforts and will out perform the

blends of their competitors. The winery owner will judge the blendsand provide feedback.

Afterward, each team will design their own label and participate in

the bottling process. Each team member will go home with a bottle of

his or her special blend. This activity will not only educate participants

about the winemaking process, but will also sharpen negotiating

skills, improve team communication and foster team cooperation and

collaboration while having fun.

The price is $180 per person for a group of 10 participant

more. Fees include air-conditioned shuttle service from your hote

the winery, facilitated wine-blending activity as described and

bottle of wine per participant. Snacks and bottled water willprovided throughout the tour. Reservations are required.

For more information, call the Santa Barbara Adventure Comp

at (805) 898-0671 or visit the website at www.sbadventureco.com

Wine Blending with Santa Barbara Adventure Co

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##Adelaida Cellars Paso Robl es Dai ly 11-5

5805 Ade lai da R d; 805-239-8980, 1-800-676-1232 X X X

AJB Vineyards Paso Robles Weekends

3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X

##Anglim Winery Paso Rob les Th-Mo 1 1-5:3 0

740 Pine St; 805-227-6813 Su 12-5:30 & By Appt. X X

##Arroyo Robles Paso Robles Closed Tu

739 12th St; 877 759-WINE Daily 11-7 X X

##B & E Vineyards P aso R obles Fr-Su By

10,000 Creston Rd; 805-238-4815 10-5 Appt X X

Bear Cave Cellars Paso Robles By Appt. &

1227 Park St; 805-238-4329 Some Weekends X X

##Bella Luna Templeton Fr-Su

1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X

Bianchi Winery Paso Robles Daily

3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X

Black Hand San Miguel By

1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt. X X

Brian Benson Cellars Paso Robles Daily

2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X

Calcareous Winery Paso Rob les Th-Mo

Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X

Caparone Winery P aso Robles Daily

2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X

Carmody McKnight Estate Wines Paso Robles

11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X

Casa de Caballos Templeton

2225 Raymond Avenue; 805-434-1687 Dai ly 11-5 X X

##Cass Vineyards Paso Robles

7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 Daily 11-6 X X

##Castoro Cellars Templeton Daily

1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X

##Cayucos Cellars C ayucos We-Su 11-5:30

131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X XChangala Winery Templeto n Sa 11 :3 0-5 By

422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X

##Chateau Margene Creston Sa-Su

4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6 X X

Christian Lazo San Miguel Sa-Su

249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5 X

Chumeia Vineyards Paso Robl es Dai ly

8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5 X

Clautiere Vineyard P aso Robles Daily

1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5 X

Dark Star Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Su

2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5 X

Denner Vineyards & Winery Paso Robles

5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12-4 X

Doce Robles Paso Robles Daily

2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30 X

## Donati Family Vineyards Templeton

27 20 Oak Vi ew Rd; 8 05 -23 8-06 76 Dai ly 1 1am-5 pm X

Donatoni Winery Paso Roble s Sa-Su 12-5

3225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Appt

Dover Canyon Winery Paso Robles Th-Su

4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5

Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery Paso Robles

1953 Ni derer Rd ; 805-238-4763 Da il y 10-5:30 X

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Eagle Castle Winery Paso Rob les Dai ly

3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X

##Eberle Winery Paso Robles Daily

3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-5 X X X

Edward Sellers Paso Robles Th-Mo

1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X

##EOS Estate Winery Paso Robles Daily

5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X

## Falcon Nest Winery Paso Robl es Dai ly

5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X

Firestone Vineyard P aso Robles Daily

Hwy 46 East; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X

Five Rivers Winery Paso Robles By

8 99 8 North River Rd; 805 -46 7-01 92 Appt

Four Vines Winery Templeton Daily

3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X

Fralich Vineyard & Winery T emple ton By App t

805-434-1526 Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526

Fratelli Perata Paso Robles By

1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt

Garretson Wine Co. Paso Robles Dai ly

2323 Tulley Rd #110; 805-239-2074 11-5 X X

Gelfand Vineyards Paso Robles By

5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt

##Grey Wolf Cellars P aso Robles Daily

2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X

##Halter Ranch Vnyd Paso R oble s Th-Mo

8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X

#Hansen Vineyard Templeton Daily

5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X

Harmony Cellars Harmony Daily

3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X

Hice Cellars Paso Robles Th-Mo

821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12 -5

Hug Cellars Paso Robles Th-Mo

2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-828-5906 11-5

Hunt Cellars Paso Robles Daily

2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X

###J Lohr Paso Robles Daily

6169Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X

###J. Paul Rosilez Paso Robles Th-Mo

4889 Dry Creek Rd; 805-226-0550 11-6 X X

Jack Creek Cellars Templeton By

5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Appt X X

JanKris Winery Templeton Daily

1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X

Justin Winery Paso Robles Daily

11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X

Kukkula Templeton By

9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt

LAventure Winery Paso Robles Th-Su 11-4

2815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X

Lauras Vineyard P aso Robles Daily

5620 Hwy 46 East; 805-238-6300 10-5 X X

Le Cuvier Paso Robles By Appt,

9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-238-5706 Wine Club Only

Linne Calodo Paso Robles Fr-Su

3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X

Locatelli Winery Paso Robles Fr-Su

8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X

Lone Madrone Paso Robles Daily

2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X

Madison Cellars Paso Robles By

4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X

Maloy ONeill Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5 ; Su 12-5

5725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X

Martin & Weyrich Paso Robles Su-Th 10-5

2610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X

Mc Clean Vineyards Templeton By

4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt

Meridian Vineyards P aso R obles Dai ly

7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X

###Midlife Crises Paso Robles Th-Mo

1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X

Midnight Cellars Paso Robles Daily

2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X

###Minassian-Young Paso Robles Fr-Su

4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X

NadeauFamilyVintners Paso Robles Fr-Su

3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X

Norman Vineyards Paso Robles Daily

7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X

###Opolo Vineyards Paso Robles Daily

7110 Vineyard Dr; 805-238-9593 10-5 X X

###Orchid Hill Vineyard Paso Robles By Appt X X1140 Pine St; 805-237-7525 Daily 11-5:30 X X

Parkfield Vineyards San Miguel By

70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X

###Peachy Canyon Winery Paso Robles Daily

1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X

###Peachy Canyon Winery Too Paso Robles

2020 Naci mie nto Lak e Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X

###Penman Springs Vineyard P aso Robl es Fr-Su

1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 11-5 X X

Pianetta Paso Robles By

829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Appt X X

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Pipestone Paso Robles Th-Mo

2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5 X

Poalillo Vineyards Paso Robles By18888 Willow Creek Rd; 805-238-0600 Appt

Pretty-Smith San Miguel Fr-Su

13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5 X

Rabbit Ridge Paso Robles We-Su

1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5 X

Rainbows End Winery S an Miguel By

8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt X

###Rio Seco Paso Robles Daily

4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5 X

RiverStar Vineyards Cayucos Fr-Su

36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 X

RN Estate Winery Paso Robles By

7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt

Robert Hall Paso Robles Daily

3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6 X X

Rotta Winery Paso Robles Daily

3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5 X

###Rocky Creek Cellars Te mp leton Th-Su

8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 11-5 X

San Marcos Creek Vineyard Paso Robles

7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-5 X

Scott Aaron Templeton Sa-Su

422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5 X

# Sculpterra Paso Robles Fr-Su 10-5

5015 Linne Road, 888-302-8881 or By Appt X

###Silver Horse San Miguel Fr-Mo

2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5 X

##Silver Stone Paso Robles Mo-Th 12-7

827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Fr-Sa 12-8 Su 11-4 X

Skyhawk Lane San Miguel By

1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt

Stacked Stone Cellars Paso Robles Fr 12-5

1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su 11-5 X

Stephens Cellar Templeton By

75 75 Yo rk Mountai n Rd; 80 5-23 8-241 2 Appt X

# Still Waters Vineyards Paso Robles Th-Mo

2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5 X

Summerwood Paso Robles Daily

2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30 X

Sylvester Vineyards Paso Robles Daily

5115 Buena Vista Dr; 805-227-4000 11-5 X X

Tablas Creek Paso Robles Daily

9339 Adelaida Rd; 805-237-1231 10-5 X X

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Terry Hoage Paso Robles By

870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt

Thunderbolt Junction Paso Robles Fr-Su

2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X

Tobin James Cellars Paso Ro bl es Dail y

8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X X

Tolo Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Mo

9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X

Turley Wine Cellars Templeton Daily

2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X

Venteaux Vineyards T empleton Fr-Su

1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-369-0127 10-5 X X

Victor Hugo Winery Templeton By

2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X

Vihuela Winery Templeton Sa-Su

2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-423-8423 11-5 X X

Villicana Winery Paso Robles Th-Su

2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X

Vina Robles San Miguel By

3000 Pleasant Rd; 805-227-4812 Appt

Vista Del Rey Paso Robles Su

7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 11-5 X X

Whalebone Winery Paso Robles Daily 11-4:30

8325 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-9020 Closed Wed X X

##Wild Coyote Winery P aso Robles Da ily

3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X

Wild Horse Winery Templeton Daily

1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct; 805-434-2541 11-5 X X

###Windward Vineyard P aso Robles Da ily

138 Live Oak Rd; 805-239-2565 11-5 X X

York Mountain Templeton Daily

7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X

Zenaida Cellars Paso Robles Daily

1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X

ZinAlley Templeton Fr-Su

3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X

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415 First St; 805-595-2632 10:30-6 X X

##Baileyana Vineyard San Luis ObispoDaily

5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 10-5 X X

Barnwood Winery Arroyo Grande Daily

453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X

Cerro Caliente San Luis Obispo Fr-Su

831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X

###Claiborne & Churchill San Luis Obispo Daily

2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X

Domaine Alfred Sa n Luis Obispo Da ily

7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X

Edna Valley Vnyd San Luis Obispo Dai ly

2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X

Kelsey See Canyon San Luis Obispo Daily

1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 11-5 X X

Kynsi Winery Arroyo Grande Th-Mo

2212 Corbett Canyon Rd; 805-544-8461 11-5 X X

###Laetitia Vineyard Arroyo Grande Dai ly

453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 805-481-1772 11-5 X X

Ortman Family San Luis Ob ispo Th-Mo

3080 Bid dle Ranc h R d; 805-473-9463 10-5 X X

Per Bacco Cellars San Luis Obispo Th-Mo

1850 Calle Joaquin Rd; 805-787-0485 11-5 X X X

Piedra Creek Winery San Luis Obispo

6425 Mira Cielo Dr; 805-541-1281 By Appt

Rancho Arroyo Grande Arroyo Grande

591 Hi Mountain Rd; 805-474-0220 1st Saturday of the month 11-5

##Salisbury Vineyards Avila Valley Dai ly

6985 Ontario Rd; 805-595-WINE 11-6 X X

Saucelito Canyon San Luis Obispo Daily

3080 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-543-2111 10-5 X X

Sextant Wines S an Luis Obispo Daily

3536 S. Higuera St; 866-833-WINE 11-5 X X

Stephen Ross Wine Cellars San Luis Obispo

2330 Johnson Ave; 805-594-1318 By Appt X

##Tangent Vineyards San Luis Obispo Daily

5828 Orcutt Rd; 805-269-8200 11-5 X X

##Talley Vineyards Arroyo Grande Daily

3031 Lopez Dr; 805-489-0446 10:30-4:30 X X

##Taste San Luis Obispo Mo-Sa 11-9

1003 Osos St; 805-269-TASTE Su 11-5 X X

Tolosa Winery S an Luis Obispo Daily

4910 Edna Rd; 805-782-0500 11-5 X X

Wood Winery San Luis Obispo By

5 55 El Cami no Real; 80 5-546 -1 08 8 Appt

Wolff Vineyards San Luis Obi spo Th-Su

6238 Orcutt Rd; 805-781-0448 11-5 X X

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Addamo Estate Vineyards Orcutt Tu-Su

400 East Clark Ave; 805-937-6400 11-7 X X

Bedford Thompson L os Alamos Daily

448 Bell St; 805-344-2107 11-5 X X

Byron Vineyard Santa Maria By

5 25 0 Tepusq uet Rd; 80 5-934 -4 77 0 Appt

Cambria Winery Santa Maria Daily

5475 Chardonnay Lane; 888-339-9463 10-5 X X

Chimere Santa Maria By

217 North Russe ll; 805-310-1148 Appt

##Costa De Oro Santa Maria Daily

1331 S. Nicholson Ave; 805-922-1468 11-6 X X

Cottonwood Canyon Santa Mar ia Dai ly3940 Dominion Rd; 805-937-9063 10-5:30 X

Curtis Winery Los Olivos Daily5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X

Fess Parker Los Olivos Daily6200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-1545 10-5 X

Firestone Vineyard L os Olivos Daily5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X

Foxen Vineyard Santa Maria Daily7200 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-4251 11-4 X

IO Vineyards Santa Maria By5 25 0 Tepusquet Rd; 80 5-93 4-477 0 Appt

##KennethVolk Vineyards Santa Maria Daily5230 Tepusquet Rd; 805-938-7896 10:30-4:30 X X

Koehler Los Olivos Daily5360 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-693-8384 10-5 X

Labyrinth at Old Mission Wine Company in Solvang

2717 Aviation Way; 805-268-4155 Daily 10-5 XMcKeon-Philips Santa Maria Daily2115 S Blosser Rd; 805-928-3025 11-6 X

Ovene Winery Santa Maria (Tasting Room: See Solvang)2717 Aviation Way; 714-420-2525 By Appt X

Rancho Sisquoc Winery Santa Maria Daily6 60 0 Fox en Canyo n Rd; 80 5-934 -4 33 2 10 -4 X

Tantara Vineyard Santa Maria By4747 Ontiveros Lane; 805-938-5051 Appt

Tres Hermanas Winery Santa Maria Daily9660 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-937-8451 10-5 X

Zaca Mesa Los Olivos Daily

6905 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-688-9339 10-4 X

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Alexander & Wayne L os Olivos Daily2922 Grand Ave; 805-688-9665 11-6 X

Andrew Murray Los Olivos Daily2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 11-6 X

Arthur Earl Los Olivos Daily2921 Grand Ave; 805-693-1771 11-6 X

Beckmen Vineyards L os Olivos Daily2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-8664 11-5 X

Bernat at Los Olivos Caf Daily2879 Grand Ave; 805-688-7265 11-9 X

Brophy Clark Cellars at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room2905 Grand Ave; 805-929-4830 Daily 11-6 X

The Brander Vineyard Los O li vos Dail y2401 Refugio Rd; 805- 688-2455 11-4 X

Carhartt Vineyard Los Olivos Th-Mo 11-52990A Grand Ave; 805-688-0685 (Closed Tu-We) X

##Carina Cellars Los Olivos Daily2900-A Grand Ave; 805-688-2459 11-5 X

Consilience Los Olivos Daily2933 Grand Ave; 805-691-1020 11-5 X


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Curtis Winery Los Olivos Daily

5249 Foxen Canyon Rd; 805-686-8999 10-5 X X

Daniel Gehrs Winery Los Olivos Daily

2939 Grand Ave; 800-275-8138 11-5 X X

Dierberg Estate Vineyard at Wine Country in Los Olivos

2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X XEpiphany Cellars Los Olivos Th-Mo

2963 Grand Ave; 866-354-9463 11:30- 5:30 X X

John Kerr Wines at Los Olivos Wine Tasting Room

2905 Gr and Ave; 805-688-7406 D aily 11-5:30 X X

Fess Parker Los Olivos Daily


Firestone Vineyard L os Olivos Daily

5000 Zaca Station Rd; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X X

Flying Goat Cellars at Wine Country in Los Olivos

2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X

Great Oaks Ranch at Wine Country in Los Olivos2445 Alamo Pintado Ave; 805-686-9699 Daily 11-5 X X

J Wilkes Wine at Wine Country in Los Olivos


Koehler Los Olivos Daily


Lane Tanner Wines at Los Olivos Tasting Room

2905 Grand Ave; 805-688-7406 Daily 11-6 X X

Longoria Wines Los Olivos Daily

2935 Grand Ave; 866-759-4637 11-4:30 X X

Oak Savanna at Andrew Murray Tasting Room in Los Olivos

2901 Grand Ave; 805-693-9644 Daily 11-6 X X

Qup Wine at Wine Country in Los Olivos


Silver Wines at Wine Country in Los Olivos


##Scott Cellars Los Olivos Th-Mo2933 San Marcos Ave, Ste 101; 8

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Central Coast Edition - November 14,2007