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CALENDAR OF EVENTSWINE COUNTRY THIS WEEK

PASO ROBLES

ONGOINGConcerts at Castoro Cellars888-DAM-FINE,Templetonwww.castorocellars.com June 17: Martin Paris & Tim Pacheco June 23: Baguette Quartette July 21: Los Pingous July 29: Up in the Air

ONGOING MONDAYSJam Night at Divine AppointmentShare your talent with others6:30pm, 805-237-0054, Paso Robleswww.divineappointmentguitars.com

WEDNESDAYS THROUGH JULY 27Twilight Concerts in the ParkMusic at the Bandstand, wine & hors doeuvres805-238-4103, Paso Robleswww.pasoroblesdowntown.org

ONGOING FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTHArtists Reception at Sylvester WineryEach month a new local artist will be featured4-7pm, 805-227-4000, Paso Robles

ONGOINGWinery Music Awards 2007 TourEnjoy hours of music, wine tours, tastings andovernight stays in Wine Country9am, $350, 818-597-9463, Paso Robleswww.winerymusicawards.com

ONGOING WEDNESDAYSWine Tasting at Vinoteca Wine BarLocal winemaker featured each week5:30-8pm, 805-227-7154, Paso Robleswww.vinotecawinebar.com

ONGOING SATURDAYSTempleton Farmers MarketFresh fruit, flowers & vegetables9am-12:30pm, 805-239-6535, Templeton

ONGOING SATURDAYS

Paso Robles Farmers MarketCountry farm and craft market8am-12:30pm, 805-237-9254, Paso Robles

ONGOINGArt Exhibits at Castoro Cellars10am-5pm, 888-DAM-FINE, Templetonwww.castorocellars.com June: Paso Robles Art Association-Mixed Media July: Artist Gregory Simmons Watercolors August: Pat Cairn- Watercolors

## JUNE 17Fathers Day Horsehoe CompetitionCome out for shoes & BBQ at Cass Wines805-239-1730, Paso Robleswww.casswines.com

## JUNE 22

Adelaidas Summer SolsticeWinemaker Dinner5 course winemakers dinner in the caves6:30pm, $130, 800-676-1232www.adelaida.com, Paso Robles

## JUNE 22 - AUGUST 24Friday Fun Nights at Rio SecoLocal music, BBQ and great wine6-9pm, 805-237-8884, Paso Robleswww.riosecowine.com

JUNE 23Sunset Jazz at Robert HallJazz by Pat Cormick Group, 6:30pm805-238-2660, Paso Robleswww.roberthallwinery.com

JUNE 29Singing in the RainGreat American film starring Gene Kelly7:30pm, $10 includes popcorn & a drink805-283-4103, Paso Robleswww.pasoroblesdowntown.org

JUNE 30Great Americana Festival & ParadeOld fashioned games & food booths10am-3pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robleswww.pasoroblesdowntown.org

JUNE 30Annual Great Americana FestivalSmall town fun with games, booths & orchestra10am-3pm, 805-238-4103, Paso Robleswww.pasoroblesdowntown.org

## JULY 44th of July at Meridian VineyardsFabulous fireworks, live music, great food,ice cream, fine wine and more!6pm, 805-226-7131, Paso Robleswww.meridianvineyards.com

## JULY 4All American Pot Luck Get-TogetherAt Rio Seco Winery

Food, fireworks and fun! Bring a low chair,picnic and something to share.6pm, 805-237-8884, Paso Robleswww.riosecowine.com

## JULY 6An Afternoon with Miss OddetteOddettes delicious BBQ perfectly pairedwith fine Meridian Wines at the vineyard12-5pm, 805-226-7131, Paso Robleswww.meridianvineyards.com

## JULY 13Friday Night Wine and Cheese EventHighway 46 West WineriesTaste Out award winning wines held atDoce Robles Winery, $15, 888-8-WINERYPaso Robles, www.paso46westwineries.com

## JULY 13Central Coast Wine Classic Winemaker Dinnerat Eberle WineryGuest Chef dinner in the caves$110pp, 805-238-9607, Paso Robleswww.eberlewinery.com

## JULY 13Central Coast Wine Classic Guest Chef Dinnerat Justin Vineyards & WineryFrench influenced dishes with field ingredients6:30pm, $150/$120 Wine Society, 805-238-6932Paso Robles, www.justinwine.com

## JULY 219th Annual Vineyard Tour &Blending Seminar at EOS Estate Winery

Walk in the vineyard with the winemaker, enjoyhot luncheon and embark on a blending session$40, 805-239-2562, www.eosvintage.com

JULY 25California Mid-State Fair"Blue Jeans & Country Dreams"Steve Miller Band, rodeo, 4H & more800-909-FAIR, Paso Robleswww.midstatefair.com

## AUGUST 10Justin Vineyards AnnualWine Society Gala Guest Chef DinnerFeaturing Chef Paul Kahan of Blackbird6:30pm, $150/$120 Wine Society, Paso Robles805-238-6932, www.justinwine.com

## AUGUST 18FOW at Eberle WineryOnce a year party for Eberle WinerysFar Out Wine members, Paso Robles805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com

## AUGUST 18Cinema e Vino at Rio SecoEnjoy great wines & a classic movie under the stars6-9pm, 805-237-8884Paso Robles, www.riosecowine.com

ARROYO GRANDE

ONGOINGVisit Historic Buildings in Arroyo GrandeSat 12-3pm, Sun 1-4pm805-473-5077, Arroyo Grande

ONGOING THROUGH SEPTEMBERArroyo Grande Village Summer ConcertsConcerts at the Rotary Bandstand, bringpicnic baskets & enjoy a variety of music1pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grandewww.arroyograndevillage.org

ONGOING SATURDAYSArroyo Grande Farmers MarketFarm fresh produce, music, & arts & crafts12-2:30pm, 805-473-2250, Arroyo Grandewww.arroyograndevillage.org

ONGOING WEDNESDAYSLearn How to Make Ice CreamEnjoy a 30 minute skit about ice cream whereyou help create new flavors. 7pm, Arroyo Grande805-474-4068, www.docburnsteins.com

## JUNE 23Laetitia Summer Fete for SLO LEAFLaetitia Vineyards premier wine dinner sent ona knoll over looking the Pacific Ocean.Delicious food, fine wine and dancing!Benefit for SLO law enforcement6pm, $250, 805-474-7650, Arroyo Grandewww.laetitiawine.com

JULY 4Forth of July Celebration in the Village

Enjoy the Village Band Concert with hot dogs,lemonade and ice cream, 11:30am-1pm805-473-2250, Arroyo Grande

SAN LUIS OBISPO

ONGOINGChristopher Cohan CenterPerforming Arts Center San Luis Obispo805-756-2787, www.pacslo.org June 29: Choral Festival Welcoming Concert July 6: East Village Opera Company July 7: Kathy Griffin July 14: Mozart Festival July 22: Mozart Festival

ONGOING THROUGH OCTOBER 31Hearst Castle Garden TourEnjoy a special tour of the Hearst Castlefocusing on the gardens including Neptunespool & wine cellar, San Simeon800-444-4445, www.hearstcastle.com

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTHArt Gallery Events Art After DarkVarious art galleries stay open late & hostartist receptions with wine & cheese5-9pm, 805-544-9251San Luis Obispo, www.sloartcouncil.org

ONGOING FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTHArt in the Park at Dinosaur CavesArt, crafts, childrens activities, music & moreon beautiful bluffs over looking the ocean10am-4pm, 805-704-8128, Pismo Beachwww.pismochamber.com

ONGOINGArt Demonstrations by Fine ArtistsNon-profit art gallery exhibit of loca7pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Baywww.morrobayartassociation.org

ONGOINGSan Luis Obispo Art Center ShowConstantly rotating exhibits in all me11am-5pm, 805-481-3991, San Luis

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2-oz. Tuesdays at TasteWeekly drink specials10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTESan Luis Obispo, www.taste.com

## ONGOING TUESDAYSWine Down Wednesdays at TasteFeatured weekly winery10am-9pm, 805-269-TASTESan Luis Obispo, www.taste.com

ONGOINGAdventures with NatureDocent guided walksMorro Bay State Park Museum of N805-772-2694, www.ccnha.orgVarious hikes throughout the summeChumash Bloody Nose Trail, Fast HiPeak, Hazard Reef, Rookery Wondeexploring Oceano Lagoon and Morr

ONGOING SUNDAYSArt on the Beach at Avila BeachArtists paint & present their work10am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach P

ONGOINGMorro Bay Art AssociationClasses, demostrations and workshop12-3:30pm, 805-772-2504, Morro B

ONGOINGCentral Coast Outdoor Day HikesSat/Sun, 888-873-5610, Morro Bay

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Art Center CollectionRotating exhibits of works by popul10am-5pm, 805-543-8562, San Luiswww.sloartcenter.org

ONGOINGChampagne Sunday Brunch on a Crui11am-12:30pm, $30, 805-772-2257,

ONGOING MONDAYSWine Tasting at Wine Cottage BistroFeaturing regional & varietal tastings5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Orcutt

ONGOING SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERMorro Bay Embarcadero Art WalkArt galleries open house receptions5-8pm, 805-772-1068, Morro Bay

ONGOING FRIDAYSWine Tasting at The Loading DockLive music, wine and food7-10pm, $5, 805-934-3471, San Luis

ONGOING SATURDAYSFishermen & Farmers Market in MorFresh seasonal fruit, crafts & musici3-6pm, 800-231-0592, Morro Bay

ONGOINGA Murder Mystery DinnerEnjoy parody of the Sopranos with d5pm, 805-489-3875, Spyglass RestauShell Beach, www.murderinmind.co

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ONGOINGSlo Folks Folk Music7pm, 805-772-2880, Morro BayCoalesce Bookstore, www.slofolks.org7pm, 805-528-8963 July 6: Sligo Rags Aug 17: Peppino DAgostino

JUNE 15-17The Pismo Beach Classic Car Show

3 day fun filled event throughout Pismo Beachhundreds of classic restorations & street rods866-450-7469, www.pismobeachclassic.com

JUNE 16Lunar Occultation of Venus at Pismo BeachSee the moon pass in front of the planet VenusArrive 8-8:20pm, cloud cover cancels eventMeet at Oceano Campground on Pier Ave.805-772-2694x105

JUNE 23Atascadero Wine FestivalEnjoy wines from local winemakersarts, crafts, music & more. 11:30am-5pm, $20805-466-2044, Lake Park, Atascadero

JUNE 29 - JULY 1Inagugual California International

Choral Festival & CompetitionFeaturing national & international choirs888-223-2787, San Luis Obispowww.californiachoral.org

JUNE 30 - JULY 2Art in the ParkVendors display art of all kinds11am-6pm, 805-772-2504, Morro Baywww.morrobayartassociation.org

JULY 1 AUGUST 31Pick Your Own BerriesEnjoy treats at scenic Elings Park5:30-8pm, 805-688-8969, San Luis Obispo

JULY 4Sand Sculpture Contest & FireworksBBQ, bingo, parade & fireworks

805-995-1200, Cayucoswww.cayucoschamber.com

JULY 12 15Wine Country ClassicExciting events throughout the areaincluding new releases, cooking demonstra-tions, auctions, winemaker dinners and more.San Luis Obispo, 805-544-1285www.centralcoastwineclassic.org

JULY 13 AUGUST 11Central Coast Shakespeare FestivalClassics performed in outdoor theater805-546-4224, San Luis Obispowww.ccshakes.org

JULY 22Central Coast Renaissance Festival

Carftsman, actors, jugglers and more10am, 800-688-1477, San Luis Obispowww.hisrev.org

SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON

ONGOINGSanta Maria Valley Railroad805-922-7941, Santa Maria, www.smvrr.comElegant excursions featuring five star gourmet meals

ONGOING MONDAYSWine Tasting at Wine Cottage BistroFeaturing regional & varietal tastings5-6pm, $20, 805-934-4546, Santa Maria

JUNE 16Wine Cottage Bistro Live MusicMusic by Sammy Labastida and Family5:30-8:30, $5, 805-934-4546Santa Maria, www.cottagebistro.com

JUNE 23

A Walk through the ArtsA benefit for the Childrens Arts Foundationwill include wine tasting, music & a BBQ10am-5pm, $30 for tasting, 805-934-4546Wine Cottage Bistro, Orcuttwww.winecottagebistro.com

AUGUST 1 5Old Spanish Days 2007Great music and fine food & wineVarious times, 805-962-8101, Santa Barbarawww.oldspanishdays-fiesta.org

LOS OLIVOS

ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTHWildling Art Museum - Free Friday FlicksFree movie & snacks with discussion afterwards7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivoswww.wildlingmuseum.org

ONGOING WEDNESDAYSLos Olivos Caf - Wine Teaser Wednesdays

Taste 5 selected wine with appetizers6:30pm, $15, 805-688-7265, Los Olivoswww.losolivoscafe.comJune 20: Colossal CabernetsJune 27: Sparkling StarsJuly 11: Vive La France (in honor of Bastille Day)July 18: Vivacious ViogniersJuly 25: Decadent Dessert WinesAugust 1: Spanish Sensations (Viva la Fiesta!)August 8: Seductive Sauvignon BlancsAugust 15: Whites Around the WorldAugust 22: Chardonnay ClassicsAugust 29: Local Italian StallionsSeptember 5: Zany Z infandels

ONGOING FRIDAYSWildling Art Museum Free Friday Flicks7pm, 805-688-1082, Los Olivos

## ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 30Art Exhibit at Carina CellarsEnjoy local artist at the tasting room exhibit11am-5pm, 805-688-2459, Los Olivoswww.carinacellars.com

AUGUST 18"Quick Draw" Art Festival10am, 805-693-1233, Los Olivoswww.losolivosca.com

LOMPOC

ONGOING SATURDAYSOlde Towne Market in LompocGreat food, wine & music, Lompoc805-736-4567, www.lompocrecord.com

SOLVANG

ONGOING LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTHLucas & Lewellen Summer FridaysEnjoy wine and cheese pairings withlive jazz band "The Buzz"6-8pm, $10, free to wine club members888-777-6663, Solvang, www.llwine.com

ONGOINGQuicksilver Miniature Horse FarmVisit Solvang horse farm with beautiful vistas10am3pm, 805-686-4002, Solvang

ONGOINGSolvang Farmers MarketFresh produce, flowers and foods2:30-6pm, 805-962-5354, Solvangwww.sbfarmersmarket.org

ONGOING FRIDAYSWine Tasting on the PatioLive guitar music along with fine wines5:30-7pm, 800-624-5572, Solvangwww.royalscandinavianinn.com

ONGOING THROUGH AUGUST 12A Body of WorkArt work from the Seyburn Zothian Studio4pm, 805-686-1211, Elverhoj MuseumSolvang, www.elverhoj.org

SANTA YNEZ

ONGOING WEEKENDSCachuma Lake Wildlife CruiseGuided 2 hour cruise with wildlife and geology$15, 805-686-505, Cachuma Lakewww.cachuma.com

ONGOING MONDAYSMaverick Saloon Blind Draw DartsSanta Barbara Darts AssociationEnjoy BBQ and Darts, 7pm, 805-686-4785Santa Ynez, www.mavericksaloon.org

ONGOINGChumash Casino Concerts800-585-3737, Santa Ynezwww.chumashcasino.com June 21: Paulina Rubio July 5: Creedence Clearwater Revisted July 12: Lynyrd Skynyrd

ONGOINGCachuma Lake Nature WalkNaturalists lead walk on the Oak Canyon Trail10-11:30am, $6, 805-688-4515, Santa Ynezwww.cachuma.com

JUNE 23Great Aussie BBQ at KalyraExotic BBQ, live music, great wines15pm, $45, Santa Ynez,805-693-8864, www.kalyrawinery.com

JUNE 30Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Assn.Presents Stars, Stripes & SyrahIncludes tastings at 15 member wineries

11am-4pm, 800-563-3183, Santa Ynez Valleywww.santaynezwinecountry.com

JUNE 30Red, White & Blues Concert withLongoria Winery & Buttonwood VineyardAnnual concert at the Buttonwood Pond805-688-3032, Santa Ynez Valley

JULY 1-31Buttonwood Celebrates PeachesA month long celebration including pies,ice-cream, preserves and much more11am-5pm, 805-688-3032, Santa Ynez Valley

SANTA BARBARA

ONGOING SUNDAYSSanta Barbara Arts and Crafts ShowFeatering all types of arts, craft & jewelry

10am-6pm, East Beach Pierwww.sbaacs.com, 805-897-1982

ONGOINGBackstage Tours at Lobero TheaterGuided tours upon request, Santa Barbara805-996-4946, www.loberotheater.com

ONGOINGTouristorica Historic Downtown Walking TourGuided stroll - experience Santa Barbaras past10am-12pm, 805-965-6307, Santa Barbara

ONGOINGTy Warner Sea CenterExplore creatures of the sea805-962-2526, Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbarawww.sbnature.org/seacenter

ONGOING THROUGH JUNE 24"This is How It Goes"Comedy/Drama by Neil LaBute8pm, $25, 805-962-8606, Santa BarbaraAlhecama Theatre, www.ensembletheat

JUNE 16Ojai Lavender Festival10am-6pm,Libbey Park805-798-1231, www.lavenderfestival.ne

JUNE 16CBVA Volleyball TournamentCalifornia beach volleyball in the sun805-564-5422, Santa Barbara East Beacwww.santabarbaraca.gov

JUNE 23Summer Solstice 2007 FestivalFun festival with live music, crafts & m12-9pm, 805-965-3396, Alameda ParkSanta Barbara, www.solsticeparade.com

JUNE 24A Taste for JusticeWine tasting event featuring many localwineries benefitting Legal Aid with delifood & wine and live music, 1-4pm805-963-6754, The Loading Dock, Sant

JUNE 262005 Release Party atEdna Valley VineyardsEnjoy new releases & light appetizers& meet the winemaker, 6-8pm, San Lui805-544-5855, www.ednavalleyvineyard

JUNE 2829Kern River Rafting and Wine Dinner800-323-4234, Kern River

JULY 4Santa Barbara ForestersLocal 4th of July baseball game11am, Pershing Park, Santa Barbara805-684-0657

JULY 44th of July at the Santa Barbara Court HousFireworks sponsored by the City of Santa B8pm, 805-564-5418www.sbparksandrecreation.com

JULY 7Yard Sale at Nature CenterBenefit for the Cachuma Lake Nature C$6, 805-693-0691, Lake Cachuma

JULY 144th Annual Beer Festival & Classic Car SGreat brews & many collector cars11am, $20, Santa Barbara805-569-5611, www.elingspark.org

JULY 14-15Santa Barbara French FestivalA fabulous French celebration of cuisine& culture including a fun poodle parade11am, Santa Barbara805-564-PARIS, www.frenchfestival.co

JULY 12-15US Jr. Olympics Sailing FestivalSB Yacht Club host Junior Olympics saili805-965-8112, West Beach, Santa Barba

JULY 20-21California Wine Festival Santa BarbaraOver 70 wineries will pour 200 differenVarious events and tastings around the a800-850-4370, Santa Barbara

JULY 21Kids Fishing Workshop at Cachuma LakFishing workshops for kids on the lawn$6, 805-693-0691, Cachuma Lake

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On a hillside setting overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Laetitia Vine-yard & Winery is committed to producing ultra premium,limited edition Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wines

that showcase the distinctive qualities of their estate vineyards locatedin San Luis Obispo Countys Arroyo Grande Valley.

Arroyo Grande is a cool viticultural area, notably one of Californiascoolest, just 3 miles from the Pacific Ocean, ideal for cultivating PinotNoir and Chardonnay. The narrow east-west valley channels damp,maritime breezes and fog to this Burgundian Eden.

It is French tradition that originated the plantings at LaetitiaWinery, when in 1982, the terrain was researched as a suitable site forproducing Mthode Champenoise sparkling wines for an American-ized version of Champagne Deutz. The soils were compared to thosein Epernay in France, and Maison Deutz soon blossomed in thisCentral Coast AVA, planting about 185 acres to Pinot Noir, PinotBlanc and Chardonnay. When the winerys vineyard owner purchasedthe property in 1997, still wine production overtook sparkling wine,and owner Jean-Claude Tardivat, who renamed the winery after hisdaughter Laetitia, realized the superior quality of the Pinot Noir grownof this terroir.

A year later, Selim Zilkha, and his daughter, Nadia Wellisz, boughtLaetitia Vineyard & Winery and assumed leadership of the brand.

Selim and Nadia bring a successful and varied business background

this estate, as well as a passion for producing truly outstanding wine Winemakers Eric Hickey (still wines) and Dave Hickey (sparklwines) are a vibrant and energetic father and son winemaking teamwhose award-winning efforts have brought much esteem and excitement to the estate.

Laetitia owners Selim Zilkha and Nadia Wellisz also own aoperate Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard, located in Santa BarbCountys Sierra Madre Mountain Range.

This winery makes a little of everything and all of it surprisingwell. The sparkling wines are crisp and appealingly straightforwarwhile the Pinot Noirs are typically rich and structured. The winery built into a hillside overlooking Highway 101 and is a favorite wiwine tourists for its scenic picnic area and friendly tasting-room staThe tasting room is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Laetitia Estate family of brands produces wines of variecharacter and a strong sense of place. With each vintage, the teastrives to create wines of great beauty and elegance while providiexcellent customer service.

Laetitia Vineyard & Winery is located at 453 Laetitia VineyDrive in Arroyo Grande. You can contact them at (805) 481-177

Visit the websites www.laetitiawine.com, www.barnwoodwine.cowww.avilawine.com


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The every popular California Wine Festival is gearing up for its2007 events, July 20-21 in Santa Barbara. Hundreds of premiumCalifornia wines, delicious local gourmet foods and live blues

music will all be served up at the edge of the blue Pacific in sunnySanta Barbara!

300 premium California wines and a wide array of gourmetappetizers prepared by some of the areas finest restaurantsincluding ceviche, artisan cheeses, sauted scallops, shrimp salads,fresh fruits dipped in warm chocolate and even perfectly barbe-cued cuts of prime beef will be just a few foods offered.

The prestigious events attract major local sponsors who recog-nize the popularity of wine events and their ability to draw anupscale crowd of food and wine lovers. They lend their clout andsupport to the benefit of deserving charities like Foodbank of SantaBarbara County and Aeromedicos of Santa Barbara.

The major local newspaper, Santa Barbara News-Press, alongwith the Weekly Independent newspaper, Clear Channel radio andthe Mercedes Benz dealer, Santa Barbara Auto Group took leadingroles. Friday Night Rare Wine Tasting is SRO (standing room only)!

The elegant outdoor Sunset Reserve and Rare Wine Tastingevent is scheduled on Friday night, July 20. Last years Rare WineTasting was standing room only on Santa Barbaras picturesque

Stearns Wharf. Live smooth jazz accompanied the festivities lucky ticket holders sampled dozens of rare vintage wines, chillesparklers and sophisticated cuisine from many of the areas fin

restaurants.Since the wines served are extremely rare and allocated, on

500 tickets are available to this prestigious evening event. Indvidual tickets can be purchased for $100. Most wine lovewanting tickets to the Rare Wine Event opt for the VIP WeekenPass offering a $50 savings and priority entrance to Friday anSaturday events.

Tickets for the wine festivals purchased online in advance a$55, $65 at the gate. A limited number of VIP Weekend Passes aravailable at $125, saving $40 per ticket off the regular price! Th

VIP Weekend Pass privileges include: Entry to both festival events (Rare Wine Tasting/ Wine Festival One hour preview-entrance to Wine Festival (before general

public) Free oversized CWF logo wine glass Save 35% on festival tickets (Advance sales online and select

retail outlets only.)Contact Don Fritzen for more information, 1-800-850-4370 o

emaill [email protected].

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by Dave Wilcox

Perched on a hilltop at the end of a

serpentine road winding throughwalnut groves and stately oaks, Casa

de Caballos seems to be at the top of theworld. But the modest, ranch-style home andthe unassuming winery and horse farm youfind there are, like their owners, very down-to-earth.

Dr. Tom Morgan and his wife, Sheila, haveuniquely combined their passion for finewines and fine horses in a setting with breath-taking views of the Paso Robles Wine

Country.Standing in the doorway of Morgans office

upstairs from the winerys tasting room,looking southwest a panoramic scene of vine-yards and rolling hillsides unfolds before you.A late afternoon breeze sweeps through, awhisper of the Pacific Oceans presence a littlemore than 10 miles away.

Since planting the first vines in 1983,Dr. Morgan has seen his winemaking hobbyblossom into a venture producing approxi-

mately 1,200 cases each year, with six acres of vineyards planted to varietals such as PinotNoir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rieslingand Muscat Canelli.

I call it a hobby run amok, jokesMorgan.

Even though his hobby has become asuccessful business, the thrill remains.

Its still a passion, said Morgan. Every-body needs an art form. This is what I do. Itsfun to create something.

Serendipity had something to do with thMorgans finding their way to the Templetohilltop farm. While in residency in OranCounty in the mid-1970s, Morgan traveled Paso Robles to explore the possibility establishing a medical practice. During hvisit, he met with a fellow internist wworked in Paso Robles Dr. StanlHoffman, one of the areas pioneeriproducers of Pinot Noir at HMR Winery.

Morgan, who already was experimentiwith making berry and fruit wines while Orange County, made the move north anplanted his small vineyard with White Rie

ling, Pinot Noir and Zinfandel. At the time, there were five wineries in

of San Luis Obispo County.By 1995, Casa de Caballos was bond

and it released its first commercial offerinthe 95 Fantasy White Riesling. Morgan sthe varietal thrives on the southwest-facihilltop, thanks to its 1,280 foot elevatiocooling Pacific breezes and the chalky, clsoil. Those features also enable Casa Caballos to produce excellent Pinot Noir.

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At the same time Dr. Morgan cultivated his winemaking skills,Sheila Morgan lived out her dream of breeding award-winningArabian horses. The farm now includes a half-dozen mares andSheila Morgan has been involved with the births of all but a handfulof the 67 foals born there.

Wines from Casa de Caballos (House of Horses) feature thenames and pictures of the brood mares, such as Periwinkle, Forget-menot and Lilac Tyme. Morgans 2006 Lilac Tyme is an unusual blendof 40 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 40 percent Merlot and 20 percentMuscat Canelli, a mixture inspired by his desire to get the color of the wine as close to the color of the horse as possible.

The Morgans say their dual passions are complementary. Its hardto imagine two pursuits with more history and romance than raisinghorses and making wine.

Like many, Morgan was initially drawn to his craft by wines noblehistory, having traveled to Germany while still in college.

Wine has always had a history and a story behind it. I becameinterested in the history and the mystique.

At the same time, the Morgans try to de-mystify or, as he said,de-snobbify wine.

The key is whether you like it, or not, summed up SheilaMorgan.

The Morgans are involved with production at Casa de Caballosevery step of the way.

Hand-crafted is a phrase whose meaning can sometimes bestretched to the breaking point, but Morgan isnt exaggerating whenhe talks about his personal involvement with the wine.

The thing I enjoy most is that we do it all ourselves. Its an artform.

Starting with planting the vines, Morgan takes part in every phaseof production from vineyard to the glass, including punching downthe must by hand, barreling and bottling. Sheila Morgan designs thelabels featuring her Arabian horses that are then made using theMorgans labeling machines.

And if you stop by for some tasting, it will be the Morgans happilypouring at the tasting bar which happens to be fashioned fromwalnut trees removed to expand the vineyards.

Tasting room visitors who want to relax with a bottle of wine orpicnic are invited to visit the Morgans backyard patio, which offersviews of the winerys Secret Valley Vineyard. The bowl-shaped valleyis surrounded by oak groves and cant be seen from the low-lying

roads leading up to Casa de Caballos.The Morgans rent the patio which includes full, outdoor

cooking facilities and can comfortably seat 60 for small weddingsand other gatherings. The winerys barrel room, housed in an 80-year-old barn adjacent to the tasting room, is also available to rent.

The tasting room is open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to5 p.m. and Monday through Thursday by appointment only. Theyare located at 2225 Raymond Avenue in Templeton. To get there, exitHighway 101 at Vineyard Drive and head west to Bethel Road. Turnleft and follow the signs. For more information, call (805) 434-1687or visit the website at www.casadecaballos.com.



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group of novice wine-tasters gatheraround the glass-topped bar at WildHeart Winerys elegantly appointed

tasting room, listening intently as theirhost, Jim Burens, shares the finer points of wine tasting with them while wife andbusiness partner, Suzanne, enjoyscatching up with wine club members atthe other end of the thirty-five-foot bar.Friendly staff members linger afterpouring the wine to engage the guests inconversation and laughter blends happilywith a melodic backdrop reflecting thetalents of artists as varied as Sinatra,

Vivaldi and Ghosts on the Radio. Even onthe busiest afternoons, the focus at WildHeart is on providing guests with a posi-tive experience that they will enjoy afterthey return home, and, hopefully, inspirethem to return again.

It seems to be working, Suzanne says,weve been enjoying seeing folks that firstvisited us right after our grand openingMothers Day weekend last year. Its likeseeing old friends. Jim and I enjoy a lot of

the aspects of this business but we bothagree that the joy really comes frommeeting the people who come in to visit.Nodding in the direction of Jim and hisgroup at the other end of the bar, Suzannesaid, People seem to really appreciate thetips and techniques we share. Hopefully, itwill make their wine tasting experiencesmore enjoyable and meaningful whereverthey go.

A premium boutique winery, WildHeart features a list of wines that hasdeveloped a near cult following amongexperienced and novice wine drinkers

alike, including their Chardonnay, Viog-nier, the red blend, Capricieux, and theyummy Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Bliss.Our next release of Zinfandel is beingbottled this week, said Suzanne. Its beena long wait for our club members since wesold out of the original vintage at the endof the year. The winery has other newreleases in June including a new redblend, Ghost Red and a new white blend.The former is a tribute to an up-and-

coming young band, Ghosts on the Radioand the friendship that has grownbetween the Burens and sing-songwriterIan Robinson who they met when he camein a year ago to taste wine.

After cheery thank-yous from tyoung tasters as they part with theirpurchases, Jim joins the conversation atour end of the bar. That was fun! hesaid. They were really interestedEchoing Suzannes earlier comments, headded, Thats the best part of this job spending time with the visitors.

In addition to the pleasures of the

wines, the tasting room features a widevariety of dcor and gift items most owhich have what Suzanne refers to as thehuman touch.

Our jewelry is all hand-craftedprimarily by three artists, including thisone. Jim nods in Suzannes directionSuzanne has also found a collective oartists in Ireland that she purchases hand-crafted silver pieces from in Celtic andtraditional Irish designs. The three loca

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artists all use real stones, pearls, sterling silver and gold. Suzanneuses a lot of authentic Murano glass hearts in her creations.

I love working with them. she said. They are all one-of-a-kind, making each piece unique. She also utilizes a lot of vintagebeads in her designs.

The walls of the shop are covered with fine art, tapestries andcast-stone wall tiles, signed by their creator. Hand-painted andmouth-blown crystal decorates cabinets and tabletops and fasci-nating miniatures are a constant cause of amazement for visitors.

Virtually everything here has a story. That even applies totheir ladies logo wear embellished with their signature heartdesigned by Jim and Suzannes slogan Mine is a Wild Heart.While the latter is subject to personal interpretation by theguests, for Suzanne, it is a reflection of the sentiments expressedin her poem Un Coeur Sauvage (A Wild Heart) which helps toexplain the genesis of the Winerys name. There are two sides tothat story also. She added with a grin. It depends on which oneof us you ask! They both laugh. It is apparent that while theBurens are busy trying to give their guests happy memories totake with them, they are making a few of their own.

Wild Heart Winerys tasting room is located at 2293C GrandAvenue in Los Olivos, CA 93441. Hours of operation are Mondaythrough Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday through Sunday,11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (805) 688-7386.


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An English Renaissance-era village will magically appear in SanLuis Obispos El Chorro Regional Park when the Central Coast Renais-sance Festival celebrates its 23rd annual summer event on July 21 and

22.More than 800 costumed actors, dancers, musicians, vendors andstreet characters will create a unique experience for guests, who canindulge in great food and drink, enjoy unique entertainment and shopfor Renaissance-inspired crafts at more than 80 shops featuringjewelry, clothing, artwork, leather, drinking vessels, swords and manymore period items.

Continuous entertainment can be found on multiple stages andthroughout the village. A highlight of the day is the Royal Joust, heldtwice daily. Guests can cheer for their favorite knight in a test of authentic tournament skills in a real joust. Youll also see Queen Eliz-abeth, escorted by her stunning Royal Court and her handsomeguards, as she visits the village.

Guests can get in the spirit by purchasing a hair-wreath or fullRenaissance outfit, from hats to hand-made boots. There are games forall ages, and a petting zoo, face painting and pony rides for children.Learn new skills, like fencing and archery, and watch the villagers asthe give living history demonstrations.

El Chorro Regional Park is located off Highway 1, across fromCuesta College, between San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay. Parking is

at Cuesta College and is $1 per car. A free shuttle bus takes guests to thefestival entrance.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. onSaturday, and until 5 p.m. onSunday. Adult tickets are $14,seniors are $10 and ages 6-12 are $8. Under age 6 are free. For moinformation, visit www.slofaire.com.



The Central Coast Shakespeare Festivalinvites you to partake in a summer of clas-sical theatre under the stars, July 13ththrough August 18th. This year features oneof Shakespeares original villains, Richardthe Third, a man whose ambition andbloodthirsty ways are matched only by therelish and delight he takes in murdering hisway to the throne. In repertory with this

dry-witted villain is Shakespeares belovedcomedy, The Taming of the Shrew anhilarious and touching battle of the sexeswhere true love emerges victorious.

Both shows are performed outdoors inbeautiful Avila Valley at Bellevue Santa FeCharter School which is located at 1401 SanLuis Bay Drive. Directions are posted onthe website at ccshakes.org. Guests areencouraged to bring low back lawn chairs,blankets and a picnic meal to enjoy duringthe show. All evening performances beginat 7:30 p.m. and Sunday Matinees begin at5 p.m. The box office will open one half hour before each performance. Remember it can get chilly after the sun goes down sobe sure to bring warm clothing Tickets are$20 for general admission, $17 for seniorsand students with valid ID. Group ratesavailable for parties of 8 or more. Tickets for

all shows are available at the door. Partiaproceeds from ticket sales go to benefiBellevue Santa Fe Charter School. Cash opersonal checks are accepted. Hours are10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and until5 p.m. on Sunday. Adult tickets are $14,seniors are $10 and ages 6-12 are $8.Under age 6 are free. For more informationvisit the website at www.slofaire.com.

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Salisbury Vineyards recently announcedthe start of Schoolhouse Rock 2007 at thetasting room in the Old Schoolhouse in Avila

Valley. The place will be rocking with HouseRed Band on the patio from 1 to 4 p.m.Barbecue fare will be available for purchaseand a trolley tour of Avila Vineyards takesplace at 4 p.m. Join them for a Sunday after-noon of wine tasting, music, art and wineeducation!

Schoolhouse Rock is every other Sundaythrough October. The Salisbury Vineyardstasting room is in the Old Schoolhouselocated at 6985 Ontario Road between the

two Avila exits. Call (805) 595-9463 for moreinformation.

About Salisbury Vineyards John Salisbury a farmer and wine-grape

grower whose roots go all the way up to theSacramento Delta area where the Salisburyfamily has been farming in Walnut Grove, CA

since 1850 began growing grapes in thePaso Robles area in 1997. In 2000, he beganrenovation on the old Santa Fe schoolhouse,an area landmark and a multiple-use facilityfor many years. My father, John, is a greatvisionary, says Jennifer Rucks, and could seethe schoolhouse as an ideal location far beforeanyone else! His role has been the mostinstrumental to this dream. In May of 2005,the work completed, Salisbury opened up thefacility under the Salisbury Vineyards name.Now, the old schoolhouse is open for tasting

of Salisburys wine seven days a week. Jennifer and her husband, Kevin (als

professional skateboarder) work with Jo

Salisbury in maintaining all operations. Wtheir two children and a past filled with varand diverse career interests like skatepowners, artists, and now vintners, the twhave made a home here in SLO County in tunique facility.

The tasting room also has a gallery, Sabury Fine Art, owned by her mother, MariSalisbury and represents more than 1recognized artists nationally and even intertionally.

The wines of Salisbury are as varied diverse as is the family and the tasting rofeatures the familys Pinot Noir, cool-climSyrah, Paso Robles Zinfandel, Chardonand even some Cabernet. There are sotruly unique wines as well, like Pinot Natur not quite a ros of Pinot Noir, but definita nice warm-weather sipper.

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The Central Californias finest seaside classic and street rod carshow event will be held again in Pismo Beach this year on June 15-17celebrating the 22nd year!

The legendary Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Pismo Beachduring the Pismo Beach Classic. This is a three-day, fun-filled eventproviding live entertainment and lots of vendors to enhance thealready superb shopping and restaurants in this beachside community.Nearly 125,000 spectators enjoyed the June 2006 event, viewing 1000automobiles valued in excess of fifty million dollars, this is a hands-

down, must-see activity. Car show and shine, awards, dance perfomances, coloring contest, poker run are all part of the fun as well alive entertainment with DJ & the Set Free Band on Friday night aUnfinished Business Saturday night at the Hot Rod Bar & Glocated in the tent by the pier. Free admission to the Hot Rod Bar &Grill and the public is welcome. Saturday night is Cruise Night whhundreds of cars parade for thousands of spectators who line thstreets to see their favorite rides.

Dont miss out contact Just Cruzin Production. Checkout thwebsite at www.pismobeachclassic.com, send an email [email protected] or call 1-866-450-7469; fdetailed information.

No admission charge for spectators to the car show.

Classic, Street Rod Car Show at Pismo Beach

Great Americana Festival &Parade Scheduled for June 30

Independence Day will be celebrated at the Great AmericaFestival by the Paso Robles Main Street Association on June 29 a

June 30.Kicking off the weekends events will be the classic film Singin

The Rain, starring Gene Kelly, to be shown at downtowns PaCinema on Friday evening, June 29. Doors open at 7 p.m., with showtime at 7:30. A donation of $10 includes ticket, complimentarpopcorn and soda. Only 200 tickets are available, and may bpurchased at the Main Street office. All proceeds benefit the PaRobles Main Street Association.

The festival, held Saturday, June 30, in the downtown city squaris an old-fashioned salute to patriotism and our countrys rural rootsBeginning at 10 a.m., a red, white and blue parade on Park Street wikick off the days activities.

The parade starts at 10 a.m. sharp and heads downtown Park Streesouth and around the Downtown City Park. Earn cash awards of $75$50 and $25. This years Grand Marshall is Retired LieutenaColonel, U.S. Army, Chuck Miller.

Park festivities begin with an opening ceremony that includesrelease of doves, a flyover by the Estrella Warbirds and speeches blocal dignitaries.

Vintage family activities include music, carnival for kids witgiant slide and ferris wheel, face painting with Freckles the Clowapple pie eating contest, chili cook-off, KJUG 98.1 FMs BonnetsBottoms Contest (dress up your baby), Supplies For Soldiers (capackages for our armed forces) and much more. Barbecue and refreshments will be offered as fundraisers by local organizations, so those attendance dont even need to pack a picnic lunch. Farmers Markwill be open all day.

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2007 Winery Music Awards CompetitionThe 2007 Winery Music Awards competition, the Paso Robles-

based showcase of original music artists from across the US andCanada who are unsigned with major record labels, kicked off itsfive-concert series of competitions in June with five female artistscompeting for a spot at the final competition in October and achance to win prizes, cash and a breakthrough recording contract.

The June event was held at Maloy ONeill Vineyards in PasoRobles and featured a variety of musical genres, including pop,rock, country and folk, performed by artists from Los Angeles, SanDiego, Sacramento and Portland, OR.

We are very excited about the caliber of talent that we haveplaying at this summers competition, says Kathy Kelly, producerof the Winery Music Awards. It just happened that all of the firstfive artists were female because of how the schedule worked out,

but the July through September Elimination Rounds will be fairlybalanced between male and female artists.

A panel of notable judges influential in the music, entertain-ment and wine industries votes its choices for best artists of thecompetition. Artists are judged in the categories of originality,musicianship and, most importantly, marketability to the wine-consuming market. The competition is open to the music genresof: jazz, rock, blues, new age, acoustic, country, folk, soft rock,reggae and adult contemporary.

June artists were Kerri Dopart, San Diego, CA, Rocky Gaines,Los Angeles, CA; Debra Arlyn, Portland, OR; Shannon Curtis,Sacramento, CA and Kimberly Jean, Los Angeles, CA.

The results of each Elimination Round concert are posted on theWinery Music Awards website, www.winerymusicawards.com.

The atmosphere is both relaxed and filled with excitement atthe same time. Hearing relatively unknown artists performwonderful music is like tasting a new wine for the first time andabsolutely loving it both moments are experiences to be savored.When you take everything into account the music, the wine, thewinery atmosphere, and the chance to see and hear possibly thenext Platinum seller, this truly is a unique and exciting event, addsKelly.

Ticket information is also available on the website, or by calling

1-800-838-3006. A total of twenty unsigned, original music artists compete at the

Winery Music Awards Semi-Final Elimination Round concerts,held on one Saturday each month from June to September, withthe final competition on Sunday, October 7.

Founded and produced by Kathy Kelly Productions, Inc., thecompetition was created out of the growing popularity of qualitymusical performances at many wineries throughout California.Artist performances are judged by music and entertainment

industry professionals in the categories of originality, musicianshipand marketability to the prime wine-consuming market, men and

women aged 21-54 The Grand Prize winner of the previo Winery Music Awards competition, held in 2005, was ArroGrandes rock group, Threes and Nines, who is releasing their fiCD this year after winning a recording contract with RNB Mu(www.rnbtunes.com), a Los Angeles-based record label. Tgroups self-titled CD, will be distributed worldwide by FontaDistribution, a division of Universal Music. A second CD, titBlend, featuring a compilation of many of the 2005 articomplete with artist bios and liner notes on the Paso Robles WinRegion, will also be released by RNB Music this summer and wbe available for sale at all Winery Music Awards concerts and twebsite.


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S Some people are saying Paso Robles is fast becoming the next Napa Valley. Since its about three hourssouth of the Bay Area, Paso Robles is a great destination for a weekend getaway. You wont find thecrowds or the traffic but you will find fine wine, plenty of tasting rooms and lots to do. Weve made several trips to Paso Robles on In Wine Country shoots and are amazed each time by

the transformation of cattle grazing land to vineyards. I used to be a news anchor near Paso Robles inthe 1980s, when Paso was considered more of a cow town than a wine town. Back then the Mid-StateFair was Pasos biggest draw. Fortunately for us, Paso Robles has managed to hang on to its small-towncharm while emerging as a force to be reckoned with on the wine scene.

Paso is known for sizzling hot summers and cool nights. The closer you get to the coast, the milderthe temperatures, but inland, the heat and cold can be quite dramatic. If you tend to wilt in the heat,spring is a great time to visit because temperatures are quite comfortable and the scenery is stunning.By July, almost all but the hills have turned a golden brown, but right now there are plenty of rollinggreen hills to enjoy.

Justin Winery is among the brightest stars in PasoRobles. Their Isosceles meritage is one of the mostacclaimed Bordeaux blends in California. But owners

Justin and Deborah Baldwin offer the full WineCountry experience with a restaurant, Deborahs Room,and a small inn tucked away among the vines, appro-priately called the Just Inn. With only three rooms,youll feel as if youre staying in your own private Wine

Country. Another must-stop along the Paso Robles wine trail is Eberle Winery. Gary Eberle is a pioneer onthis wine scene. He co-founded the Paso Robles appellation in 1980 and is considered the Johnny

Appleseed of Syrah because he introduced the first 100% varietal planting of Syrah grapes in CaliforniEberle was also the first winery on the Central Coast to put in underground caves, and with 17 thou-

sand square feet of underground tunnels, they remain among the biggest.Despite his contribution to Paso Wine Country, Gary is about as laid-back a

they come. When I visited Eberle, he challenged me to a game of bocce, wineglass in hand, claiming they play strip-bocce at Eberle. He was kidding, butGarys fun-loving personality definitely sets the tone. In fact, its one of the fewbig wineries left that still pours wine without a tasting fee. Make sure to rub thnose of the bronze boar when you visit; it is good luck.

From wild boars to wild coyotes, another side of Paso Robles can be found Wild Coyote Winery.

Wild Coyote is one of the newer wineries to make its appearance on the PasRobles wine scene and its unlike any other winery weve been to before. For one thing, its styled aftethe adobe pueblos of New Mexico and for another, theres a genuine teepee on site. Its all part of thevision of its owner and winemaker, Gianni Manucci.

Gianni is passionate about Native American culture and its connection with the earth. That passionis reflected in his winemaking style, but also in the winery itself. Youll find Native American artifactalongside Giannis stone sculptures in the tasting room, and if Gianni isnt pouring some of hisZinfandel, Syrah or Merlot, he may well be out in the teepee, playing his flute.

Gianni also recently opened a five-room, New Mexico-style retreat on site thats part bed and break

Destination: Paso Robles

In Wine Country by Mary Babbitt

Mary Babbitt is the host of NBC11s In Wine Country which

airs on Sundays at 6:30 p.m.For more information about Mary,

or about the products and people featured in her column,

visit www.inwinecountry.com.

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fast and part spiritual hideaway.These are just a few of the wineries weve featured on In Wine

Country but there are dozens more worth checking out. In fact,Paso Robles offers a wealth of fun places to explore includingWindrose Farm, famous for organic heirloom tomatoes, WillowCreek Olive Ranch, makers of the acclaimed Pasolivo olive oil andgourmet restaurants such as Bistro Laurent and Villa Creek.

Its not Napa, yet, and thats part of the charm. Paso Robles is defi-nitely up and coming but it hasnt abandoned its small town roots.Theres still a Mayberry-ish vibe to the town and you cant help buthope it stays that way. When you visit, leave your Gucci shoes athome and pack the Timberland boots instead; and if you go duringthe summer, dont miss the 4H livestock competition at the MidState Fair.

Speaking of favorite Wine Country places, a quick reminder tocast your votes in the third annual Golden Grape Awards. Each year,we ask our viewers to tell us their favorite places from Wine Countrygardens, to yummiest bargain bites and best Wine Country adven-tures.

Go to www.inwinecountry.com to vote. Voting ends June 15 andwinners will be announced on In Wine Country, Saturday,

September 22 at 6:30 p.m. during a special episode kicking off theshows seventh season.


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The 12th Annual Atascadero Wine Festival on Friday and Saturday,June 22-23, promises to be a very special weekend.

Friday morning, you can tee it up at the Atascadero Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at Chalk Mountain Golf Course. Your$90 entry fee includes greens fee, cart, lunch, drinks, and goody bag,and benefits the Chamber of Commerce.

On Friday evening, the Wine Festival starts its celebration at Atas-caderos scenic Pavilion on the Lake. Enjoy an exclusive live auctionbenefiting the Charles Paddock Zoo, as well as a unique gourmetwinemaker dinner created by several acclaimed local chefs and pairedwith wonderful Central Coast wines. Cost for the Friday eveningevent, which starts at 6 p.m. is $100.

The Lakeside Wine Tasting and Fine Arts Festival held Saturdayafternoon at Atascadero Lake Park from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. will

feature the wines of over 100 Central Coast wineries. The ticket price $30 in advance, $35 at the door includes a commemorative wineglass, ten tasting tickets, and live music from noon to 4 p.m. Food willbe available for purchase from a variety of local restaurants. Held in

conjunction with the Atascadero Art Association, the Saturday ev

will also feature the works of several local artists, and this years evwill also feature a number of local crafts people as well.

For more information log onto www.atascaderowinefestival.coTickets for the events are now available online.


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Wine Cottage Bistro in Orcutt will be holding their secondfundraiser to benefit the Orcutt Childrens Arts Foundation (OCAF).The event will center on wine tasting, art show/sale and vintage VWmeet at the Wine Cottage Bistro and the Orcutt Union Plaza.

The wine tasting section of the event will feature home winemakersand commercial winemakers from the Santa Maria Valley WineCountry Association. Pouring at the event will be Byron Winery,Foxen, McKeon Phillips, Phantom Rivers, DeAngelis, Chateau deDeighton, Torres Vineyard, Cambria, TLC Heavenly Vineyards, OveneWinery, William James Cellars, CORE, Broglio Winery and DeschutesBrewery in Bend, Oregon. Tickets for the wine tasting portion of theevent will be $20 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets include lightappetizers, wine and beer tasting and A Walk Through the Arts logoglass. Tickets can be purchased at Wine Cottage Bistro, fron an OCAF

board member or at the David Ryan Gallery. All ticket sales to toOCAF. Tastings will be from noon to 3 p.m.

Artists doing art with different mediums will be invited to showtheir art. Twenty artists in five different mediums will showcase theartwork. Some of the mediums will be welded yard art, pottery oconcrete, canvas, jewelry and photographs. Some artists have donatea piece of artwork for the auction at the 2008 Gala event.

An informal meet has been arranged with vintage Volkswagecoming from all over the Central Coast to meet and show their carsHerbie the Love Bug and the Villian VW will be in attendanThere is a $10 fee to park your VW. All entry fees will go directly OCAF.

A barbecue will be set up in the Orcutt Union Plaza parking loBistro style barbecue and hot dogs will be served up by the WinCottage Bistro with a portion of the proceeds going to OCAF.

The Del Mar Blues Band will play from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Th

Valencia Family will play from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wine Cottage Bistro is located at 285 South Broadway in OrcutFor more information, go to www.winecottagebistro.com or ca1-866-322-WINE.

Orcutt Childrens Art Foundation is a non-profit organizatioformed for the purpose of sustaining the arts in the Orcutt UnionSchool District.

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The Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Association presents itspopular Stars, Stripes and Syrah wine tasting passport event onSaturday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Celebrating our nationsindependence this event will be hosted by 13 award-winning SantaYnez Valley wineries. Passport guests will enjoy tasting premiumwines and also have the opportunity to speak with vintners and wine-makers. Complimentary hors doeuvres will be served to passportholders throughout the day.

Participating wineries include, Alexander and Wayne, Arthur Earl,Bridlewood Winery, Buttonwood Farm Winery, Daniel Gehrs Wines,Lincourt, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, Mandolina, Presidio Winery,Rideau Vineyard, Royal Oaks Winery, Stolpman Vineyard andSunstone Vineyard & Winery.

Tickets to the passport event are just $35 per person, which

includes tasting at 13 wineries and a Wine Country logo glass. Each of the wineries will also honor free wine tasting on Sunday, July 1, when

the logo glass is presented.Passport tickets will be sold through phone or fax request throug

5 p.m. on Friday, June 29. On the day of the event walk-ins capurchase passports at Arthur Earl or Alexander and Wayne in LOlivos, Lucas & Lewellen Vineyard in Solvang and Bridlew

Winery. Come on out to the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley and join us fa day of wine tasting, food and fun!

For more information or passport order forms, call the Santa Yn Valley Wine Country Association at 800-563-3183 or get downloaable order form from website: www.santaynezwinecountry.com.

Coming Saturday, September 29 Harvest Moon Roundup wine tasting, dinner and dancing. Participating wineries inclu

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Smiling families dine at sidewalk cafs with checkered tableclothesand umbrellas. Starry-eyed couples toast each other with wine. Artistswearing brets paint at their easels. The air is filled with music,laughter and the tempting aromas of French cuisine. Surely this mustbe France? Actually, its the 20th Annual French Festival in SantaBarbara, Saturday and Sunday, July 14 and 15 (Bastille Day Weekend),from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Santa Barbaras Oak Park. Admission is free.

While Parisians celebrate the French Revolution 8,000 miles away,Californians will revel in the sights, sounds, foods and joie de vivre of France at the largest French celebration in the Western United States.More than 20,000 people are expected to attend. Its where Americacelebrates France!

Non-stop free entertainment fills three stages, including cancan,Moroccan belly dancers, grand opera, hot jazz a la Django Reinhardt,

the Femmes Fatales Drag Review, French Tahitian dance, Africandrumming and dance, Carribbean komba music, and cabaret music inthe tradition of Edith Piaf, Maurice Chevalier and Josephine Baker.Wandering mimes, jugglers and accordion players will perform

throughout the crowd. Theres also lots for the kids to do.Dozens of chefs prepare fine French food. Enjoy Perrier, Kronen-

bourg French beer, wine, Champagne, Calistoga and soft drinks.

Sunday afternoon is the famous Poodle Parade, a promenade canine topiary under the festivals huge Eiffel Tower. Cest magnifiq

Win a trip for two to Paris on Air France. The festival is sponsorby Perrier, TV5Monde, Contrex, HiddenProvence.com, and CalistogThe French Festival is Santa Barbaras first non-smoking festival!

For more information call (805) 564-PARIS (805-564-7274), ogo to www.frenchfestival.com.

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July 13th Friday Night Wine and CheeseThe Highway 46 West Wineries Group is having another gre

Friday night Wine and Cheese Event. The group of 13 wineries will tasting will taste award-winning wines. Great cheese and breads will available for tasting to complement the wine.

The event will be held at Doce Robles Winery on Friday, July from 6 to 8 p.m. The admission for the event is $15 per person an$25 per couple, tickets sold at the door. The Grapeline will be takinreservations for transportation to and from the event. For more infomation, call 1-888-8-WINERY.

About Highway 46 West Wineries Group

In 2004, thirteen wineries on Highway 46 West formed thHighway 46 West Wineries Group. This group was formed to promothe tasting rooms of the beautiful west side and to make people awarof the uniqueness of 46 West and the wines produced there. PasRobles Wine Country is as unique and inviting as the people who havdedicated themselves to nurturing the vineyards and crafting finwines. Visitors to Highway 46 West find the road less traveled is oftmarked by the thrill of discovery in this uncongested region. Its aarea where hospitality is first among a long list of qualities whebeing friends and neighbors is as important as producing stellar wineHighway 46 West is one thread that weaves among the vineyards anwineries connecting longtime estates with exciting new producerRolling hills, majestic oaks and lush vineyards await the wine loverevery turn. The tasting rooms of Highway 46 West invite you to enjour neighborhood, relax under the spell of our friendly environmenand savor life while sipping our spectacular wines.

The participating wineries consist of Brian Benson CellaCastoro Cellars, Dark Star Cellars, Doce Robles, Eagle Castle, FratPerata, Grey Wolf, Hunt Cellars, JanKris Winery, Midnight CellaPeachy Canyon, Windward Vineyard and Rotta Winery and are aincluded on the 46 West Passport. The passport is your map to th

Westside, including descriptions and hours for each winery. Just lika travel passport you will get a unique stamp from each winer

Once you get 7 stamps you will receive a beautifully designed postof all the participating wineries labels. When your passport is fuwith all thirteen stamps, your gift is another poster signed by all the winemakers and entry into a quarterly drawing for prizes fromweekend stay at one of the groups hotel sponsors to a guided tastintour. Throughout the year the group puts on other events such as TaxRevolt Weekend and West Fest. West Fest is the big event of the ye

All thirteen wineries come together to pour great wines while gueslisten to blues music and enjoy delicious food from local caterers. Fmore information, check out the 46 West Wineries website awww.paso46westwineries.com.

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## Adelaida Cellars Paso Robles Daily 11-55805 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-8980, 1-800-676-1232 X X X

AJB Vineyards Paso Robles Weekends3280 Township Rd; 805-239-9432 12-5 X X

Anglim Winery Paso Robles Th-Mo750 Pine St; 805-227-6813 11-5:30 X X

## Arroyo Robles Paso Robles Closed Tu739 12th St; 877 759-WINE Daily 11-7 X X

B & E Winery Paso Robles Fr-Su By10,000 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-Su1850 Templeton Rd; 805-434-5477 10-5 X X

Bianchi Winery Paso Robles Daily3380 Branch Rd; 805-226-9922 10-5 X X

Black Hand San Miguel By1735 Nygren Rd; 805-712-WINE Appt. X X

Brian Benson Cellars Paso Robles Daily2985 Anderson Rd; 805-296-9463 10:30-5 X X

Calcareous Winery Paso Robles DailyPeachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-0289 11-5 X X

Caparone Winery Paso Robles Daily2280 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3827 11-5 X X X

Carmody McKnight Estate Wines Paso Robles11240 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-9392 Daily 10-5 X X

## Casa de Caballos Vineyard Templeton2225 Raymond Avenue; 805-434-1687 Daily 11-5 X X

Cass Winery Paso Robles7350 Linne Rd; 805-239-1730 Daily 11-6 X X

Castoro Cellars Templeton Daily1315 N Bethal Rd; 805-238-0725 10-5:30 X X

Cayucos Cellars Cayucos We-Su 11-5:30131 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3036 Closed Tu X X

Changala Winery Templeton Sa 11:30-5 By422 Main St; 805-238-0421 Su 12-4 Appt X X

Charlie Wine Cellars Templeton Daily2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X

Chateau Margene Creston Sa-Su4385 La Panza Rd; 805-238-2321 12-6

Christian Lazo San Miguel Sa-Su249 10th Street, Suite A; 805-467-2672 10-5

Chumeia Vineyards Paso Robles Daily8331 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-0102 10-5

Clautiere Vineyard Paso Robles Daily1340 Penman Springs Rd; 805-237-3789 12-5

Dark Star Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Su2985 Anderson Rd; 805-237-2389 10:30-5

Denner Vineyards & Winery Paso Robles5414 Vineyard Dr; 805-239-4287 Sa-Su 12

Doce Robles Paso Robles Daily2023 Twelve Oaks Dr; 805-227-4766 10-5:30

Donatoni Winery Paso Robles Sa-Su 12-53225 Township Rd; 805-226-0620 Or By Ap

Dover Canyon Winery Paso Robles Th-Su4520 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0101 11-5

Dunning Vineyards Estate Winery Paso Robles1953 Niderer Rd; 805-238-4763 Daily 10-5

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Eagle Castle Winery Paso Robles Daily3090 Anderson Rd; 805-227-1428 10:30-5:30 X X X

## Eberle Winery Paso Robles Daily3810 Hwy 46 E; 805-238-9607 10-5 X X X

Edward Sellers Paso Robles Th-Mo1220 Park St; 805-239-8915 12-7 X X

## EOS Estate Winery Paso Robles Daily5625 Hwy 46 East; 805-239-2562 10-5 X X X

Falcon Nest Paso Robles Daily5185 Union Rd; 805-226-0227 10-7:30 X X

Firestone Vineyard Paso Robles DailyHwy 46 East; 805-688-3940 10-5 X X

Five Rivers Winery Paso Robles By8998 North River Rd; 805-467-0192 Appt

Four Vines Winery Templeton Daily3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0055 11-5 X X

Fralich Vineyard & Winery Templeton By Appt805-434-1526 Private tastings at Paso Robles Wine Services; 805-434-1526

Fratelli Perata Paso Robles By1595 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2809 Appt

Gelfand Vineyards Paso Robles By5530 Dresser Ranch Place; 805-239-5808 Appt

## Grey Wolf CellarsPaso Robles Daily2174 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0771 11-5:30 X X

## Halter Ranch Vnyd Paso Robles Th-Mo8910 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-9455 11-5 X X

# Hansen Vineyard Templeton Daily5575 El Pomar Dr; 805-239-8412 10-5:30 X X

Harmony Cellars Harmony Daily3255 Harmony Valley Rd; 805-927-1625 10-5 X X

Hice Cellars Paso Robles Th-Mo821 Pine St Unit D; 805-237-8888 12 -5

Hug Cellars Paso Robles Th-Mo2323 Tuley Ct Ste. 120 D; 805-828-5906 11-5

## Hunt Cellars Paso Robles Daily2875 Oakdale Rd; 805-237-1600 10:30-5:30 X X

J Lohr Paso Robles Daily6169 Airport Rd; 805-239-8900 10-5 X X

Jack Creek Cellars Templeton By5265 Jack Creek Rd; 805-226-8283 Appt X X

JanKris Winery Templeton Daily1266 Bethel Rd; 805-434-0319 11-5 X X X

## Justin Winery Paso Robles Daily11680 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-238-6932 10-5 X X X

Kukkula Templeton By9525 Chimney Rock Rd; 805-434-5475 Appt

LAventure Winery Paso Robles Th-Su 11-42815 Live Oak Rd; 805-227-1588 or By Appt X X

## Lauras Vineyard Paso Robles Daily5620 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-Su3030 Vineyard Dr; 805-227-0797 11-5 X X

Locatelli Winery Paso Robles Fr-Su8585 Cross Canyons Rd; 805-467-0067 11-4 X X

Lone Madrone Paso Robles Daily2485 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0845 10:30-5 X X

Madison Cellars Paso Robles By4540 Hwy 41; 805-238-9831 Appt X X

Maloy ONeill Paso Robles Fr-Sa 10-5; Su 12-55725 Union Rd; 805-238-7320 Or By Appt X X

Martin & Weyrich Paso Robles Su-Th 10-52610 Buena Vista Dr; 805-238-2520 Fr-Sa 10-6 X X

Mastantuono Templeton 10-5 Winter2720 Oak View Rd; 805-238-0676 10-6 Summer X X

Mc Clean Vineyards Templeton By4491 S. El Pomar Dr; 805-237-2441 Appt

Meridian Vineyards Paso Robles Daily7000 Hwy 46 E; 805-226-7133 10-5 X X

### Midlife Crises Paso Robles Th-Mo1244 Pine St, Suite A; 805-237-8730 10:30-6 X X

Midnight Cellars Paso Robles Daily2925 Anderson Rd; 805-239-8904 10-5:30 X X

### Minassian-Young Paso Robles Fr-Su4045 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7571 11-5 X X

NadeauFamilyVintners Paso Robles Fr-Su3860 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-239-3574 12-5 X X

Norman Vineyards Paso Robles Daily7450 Vineyard Dr; 805-237-0138 11-5 X X

### Opolo Vineyards Paso Robles Daily7110 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 By70502 Vineyard Canyon Rd; 805-463-2316 Appt X X

### Peachy Canyon Winery Paso Robles Daily1480 N. Bethel Rd; 805-239-1918 11-5 X X

### Peachy Canyon Winery Too Paso Robles2020 Nacimiento Lake Dr; 805-237-7848 Fr-Su 11-5 X X

Penman Springs Paso Robles Fr-Su1985 Penman Springs Dr; 805-237-7959 11-5:30 X X

Pianetta Paso Robles2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 By ApptTasting Room: 829 13th St; 805-226-4005 Mo,

Pipestone Paso Robles Th-Mo2040 Niderer Rd; 805-227-6385 11-5

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

Pretty-Smith San Miguel Fr-Su13350 River Rd; 805-467-3104 10-5

Rabbit Ridge Paso Robles Daily1172 San Marcos Rd; 805-467-3331 11-5

Rainbows End Winery San Miguel By8535 Mission Ln; 805-467-3345 Appt

### Rio Seco Paso Robles Th-Mo & Holida4295 Union Rd; 805-237-8884 11-5

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36 N Ocean Ave; 805-995-3741 11-4 RN Estate Winery Paso Robles By7986 North River Rd; 805-467-3106 Appt

Robert Hall Paso Robles Daily3443 Mill Rd; 805-239-1616 10-6

### Rotta Winery Paso Robles Daily3750 Hwy 46 West; 805-237-0510 11-5

### Rocky Creek Cellars Templeton Th-Su8687 Apple Rd; 805-238-1919 11-5

San Marcos Creek Vineyard Paso Robles7750 North Hwy; 805-467-9260 Daily 11-

Scott Aaron Templeton Sa-Su422 South Main; 888-611-9463 11-5

Sextant Wines Templeton By45 Main St; 866-833-9463 Appt

### Silver Horse San Miguel Fr-Mo2995 Pleasant Rd; 805-467-WINE 11-5

Silver Stone Paso Robles Fr-Sa 12-7827 13th St; 805-226-2788 Su 12-4

Skyhawk Lane San Miguel By1605 Commerce Way; 213-200-4661 Appt

Stacked Stone Cellars Paso RoblesFr 12-5

1525 Peachy Canyon Rd; 805-238-7872 Sa-Su Stephens Cellar Templeton By7575 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-2412 App

Still Waters Vineyards Paso RoblesTh-Mo2750 Old Grove Ln; 805-237-9231 11-5

Summerwood Paso Robles Daily2175 Arbor Rd; 805-227-1365 10-5:30

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Terry Hoage Paso Robles By870 Arbor Rd; 805-238-2083 Appt

Thunderbolt Junction Paso Robles Fr-Su2740 Hidden Mountain Rd; 805-226-9907 11-5 X X

Tobin James Cellars Paso Robles Daily

8950 Union Rd; 805-239-2204 10-6 X XTolo Cellars Paso Robles Fr-Mo9750 Adelaida Rd; 805-226-2282 11-5 X X

Turley Wine Cellars Templeton Daily2900 Vineyard Dr; 805-434-1030 9-5 X X

Venteaux Templeton By1795 Las Tablas Rd; 805-610-3310 Appt X X

Victor Hugo Winery Templeton By2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-434-1128 Appt X X

Vihuela Winery Templeton Sa-Su2850 El Pomar Dr; 805-423-8423 11-5 X X

Villicana Winery Templeton Fr-Su2725 Adelaida Rd; 805-239-9456 11-5 X X

Vina Robles San Miguel By3000 Pleasant Rd; 805-227-4812 Appt

Vista Del Rey Paso Robles Su7340 Drake Rd; 805-467-2138 11-5 X X

Whalebone Winery Paso Robles By8325 Vineyard Ranch Way; 805-239-8590 Appt

Wild Coyote Winery Paso Robles Daily3775 Adelaida Rd; 805-610-1311 11-5 X X

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

York Mountain Templeton Daily7505 York Mountain Rd; 805-238-3925 11-5 X X

Zenaida Cellars Paso Robles Daily1550 Hwy 46 West; 805-227-0382 11-5 X X X

ZinAlley Templeton Fr-Su3730 Hwy 46 West; 805-238-0959 11-5 X X

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Barnwood Winery Arroyo Grande Daily453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr; 888-809-VINE 11-5 X X

Cerro Caliente San Luis ObispoFr-Su831 A Via Esteban; 805-544-2842 11-5 X X

### Claiborne & Churchill San Luis ObispoDaily2649 Carpenter Canyon Rd; 805-544-4066 11-5 X X

Domaine Alfred San Luis Obispo Daily7525 Orcutt Rd; 805-541-9463 10-5 X X

Edna Valley Vnyd San Luis Obispo Daily2585 Biddle Ranch Rd; 805-544-5855 10-5 X X

Kelsey See Canyon San Luis Obispo Daily1947 See Canyon Rd; 805-595-9700 11-5 X X

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