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WINE COUNTRY NEWSWine Country Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11
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PLEASANT VALLEY WINERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193PASO ROBLES WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
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SOLVANG, LOS OLIVOS, SANTA YNEZ WINERIES MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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ADVERSTISING/MARKETING Whitney BremDIRECTOR San Luis Obispo, CA
Phone 805-252-5440
PUBLISHER Mike GiangrecoDirect 707-938-3734
MANAGING EDITOR Chandra GrantP.O. Box 92, El Verano, CA 95433
Phone 707-938-1783 / Fax 707-938-3674
CALENDAR EDITOR Laurie FlippenPhone 707-938-1783 / Fax 707-938-3674
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by Michael Cervin
Edward Sellers loves wine, in spite of his
moniker. Yes, thats his real name, no its not a
marketing ploy. He and his wife Dani
purchased their Westside property off
Highway 46 West in 2004 with plans to builda winery with a bed and breakfast to follow a
few years down the road. For several years
they had their tasting room in downtown
Paso Robles, but that was a temporary plan.
We opened our new winery and tasting room
September 10th and are really excited about
being out in the vineyard, Dani says. The
bed & breakfast is scheduled for construction
in the third phase of our building plans which
will be several years off. But for now the
wines of Edward Sellers are achieving newheights.
Distinctive and beautiful are just two
fitting adjectives for the small lot wines in the
winerys portfolio. Popular and praiseworthy
are two more. In fact, the winery was listed in
the March 2009 issue of Wine Spectator as
one of the top 10 Emerging California Rhone
Producers, and the wines have also received
the attention of leading wine critics, including
Robert Parker Jr., who recently praised four of
Edward Sellers wines. We have worked really
hard to find the best growers and the best
fruit, Dani says. We do minimal work to the
fruit during the winemaking process in order
to showcase its true essence. We have a
refined style and are happy that we have a
following that appreciates the same style thatwe do, Dani notes.
The physical symbol of the Sellers passion
is the intricately designed 32-point compass
rose (a symbol usually found on old world
maps) which adorns every bottle of Edward
Sellers wines. The compass was chosen
because Ed, who is a passionate entrepreneur,
sailor and pilot, set a new course, so to speak,
for himself and his wife when they started
their 30-acre vineyard. I never drank wine
until I went to college and started working innice restaurants. It was fascinating to me how
one varietal could taste so completely
different from producer to producer, Ed says.
And now hes smitten with the potential of
Paso Robles. As Rhne varietal enthusiasts,
the couple was particularly inspired when
they learned that the growing conditions of
the area closely resemble those of south-
eastern France. They purchased their land in
the Templeton Gap corridor on purpose
because it provides rocky soils and a micro
mate that is cooled off by breezes funne
down from the Santa Lucia Mountains
the nearby Pacific Ocean. The days at
vineyard are clear and sunny, with sum
temperatures into the high 90s to low 10
But by late afternoon those temperatures d
by as much as 40 degrees, creating w
diurnal swings which is crucial to achieve
intense flavors and acids in their Sy
Grenache, Mourvdre, Roussanne, Marsa
and Grenache Blanc grapes. Though the fo
will always be on Rhne wines, Ed confe
there might be one grape hed like to
Perhaps Picpoul and some of the other m
obscure Rhne varieties. They still prod
their blends including Cognito, a blend
Mourvdre, Syrah, Zinfandel and Grenach
well as their top of the line blend, Cuve
Cinq, a Chateauneuf du pape style wine w
includes Mourvedre, Syrah, Grenac
Counoise and Cinsault.
Stop in and taste the Edward Sellers Vi
yards and Wines located at 1401 W. Highw
46 in Paso Robles and they are open from
a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact them at (805) 2
8915 or www.edwardsellars.com.
EDWARD SELLERSCharting a New Course
Openingday inthenew tastingroom KendallCarsonandDaniSellers
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ONGOINGBike, Hike and Kayak TripsExplore the amazing outdoor world of the Central Coast Outdoors.
Ten unique day trips, including bicycling th e legendary Pacific Coast Highway,
hiking Big Sur and kayaking among the profusion of bird life in Morro Bay.
All trips include necessary transportation, a gourmet picnic lunch and
knowledgeable guide(s). $79-$119. Bike rentals available.
Call for reservations. 888-873-5610
SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 3
SUNSET - Savor the Central CoastThis exciting new food and wine celebration, with expected attendance of more
than 8,000 from throughout California, will take place at Santa Margarita Ranch
and locations throughout San Luis Obispo County.Will highlight the talents of
Central Coast winemakers, chefs and artisanal food producers with unique culi-
nary tours, celebrity chef demonstrations and one-of-a-kind winemaker dinners.
Excursions throughout the county with Sunset Magazines expert editors and
celebrity chefs will enhance theSavor experience as participantsTour, Sip and
Savor the beauty of Californias largely unexplored Central Coast and San Luis
Obispo Countys Santa Margarita Ranch and surrounding communities. Sunset
Magazine has partnered with the San Luis Obispo County Visitors & Conference
Bureau to launch Savor the Central Coast. Nominated Grammy singer-song-
writer, American rock musician and actor Chris Isaak will headline the SUNSET
Savor the Central CoastConcert and Fireworks Finale on October 3.
For tickets & detailed information, www.savorcentralcoast.com.
ARROYO GRANDEONGOING
Winemakers Choiceat Phantom RiversThe first Friday of every month join John & Linda for theirWinemakers Choice
tasting. John will be pouring his favorites (or mention what you like, and I'm
sure he will open it for you)! 5-7pm, w ww.phantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463
OCTOBER 231st Anniversary Partyat Phantom RiversA party not to be missed! Their tasting room has been open for a year, and it's
going to be a huge celebration all day. Live music, food, wine and lot s of fun!
12-6pm, www.phantomrivers.com, 805-481-9463
OCTOBER 28Teachers Appreciation Nightat Phantom Rivers
In appreciation for all the dedication of teachers! Stop by the tasting room forhappy hour specials just for you. 3-7pm, 25% discount off all bottles and $2. 50
off any wine by the glass! 805 -481-9463,www.phantomrivers.com
ATASCADERO
OCTOBER 16Colony DaysDay-long celebration of the founding of Atascadero. Parade, historic Tent City
display, Colony Museum open, food and music.
www.atascaderomainstreet.org, 805-462-0173
OCTOBER 30Halloween Ball 2010Colony Hall, 3600 El Camino RealHors doeuvres, libations, prizes, 50/50 and a
rockin' DJ. Costumes are required! (C'mon, it's Halloween!) Major fundraiser for
Atascadero Main Street program. $45, two/$80.Tickets at the Atascadero Main
Street office. 805-462-0177, w ww.atascaderomainstreet.org
AVILA BEACH
ONGOING SUNDAYSArt on the Beach throughThanksgivingArtists paint & present their work, 1 0am, 805-238-4103, Avila Beach Pier
OCTOBER 2Santa Barbara CountyWinemaker DinnerMcPhees Avila Beach, Avila Beach Golf ResortMore than 150 wineries call
Santa Barbara County home and some of their finest winemakers are coming to
Sunsets Savor the Central Coast this fall. All three Santa Barbara County appel-
lations, Santa YnezValley, Santa Maria Valley and the Santa Rita Hills will be
represented.The evenings meal will feature two popular Central Coast chefs,
Ian McPhee and Johnny Church from Root 246 in Solvang. Dine beachside and
enjoy the Pinots, Chardonnays and more from this popular Central Coast desti-
nation. Tickets through www.savorcentralcoast.com/winemaker_dinners
ONGOING SUNDAYSLive Music on the Oceanfrontat Wood WineryEnjoy their fabulous oceanfront patio, listen to great music, sip on
award-winning wines, gourmet cheese plates are available.
1-4pm, 805-595-9663, ww w.wildwoodwine.com
OCTOBER 162010 OaktoberfestAvila Beach Golf Resortenjoy a bevy of Firestone Walker beers.
Beer Olympics featuring keg toss and bands such as Trio Internationale.
Participants are encouraged to attend the event in lederhosen or dirndl with
prizes to the best dressed guy and gal. 11am-4pm, $15 includes free shuttle
service, a commemorative half liter beer stein, your first beer and admission
into the event, $20/day of event. ww w.Oaktoberfest.com
OCTOBER 22Sea Fare 2010Avila Beach Golf ResortFresh seafood from 20 of the finest restaurants along
the Central Coast & winetasting from over 25 wineries. 5:30pm, $7 5
Always a sellout, book early 805-595-7280, w ww.visitavilabeach.com
CAYUCOS, CAMBRIA & MORRO BAY
ONGOINGWinemaker Dinners at HoppesJoin Chef Bill Hoppe as he celebrates his passion for food and wine with
Winemaker Dinners featuring California's best wine producers and Chef
Hoppe's personalized cooking classes featuring beautiful combinations of local
and exotic foods. 805-995-1006, www.hoppesbistro.com
OCTOBER 2-329th AnnualMorro Bay Harbor FestivalGet a true taste of the Central Coast's wine, beer and cuisine while listening
to 25 bands that play on 3 stages, all while sampling the harbor lifestyle.
10am-6pm, $8 for one day/$12 for bot h days, 800-366-6043, www.mbhf.com
OCTOBER 9Cruise Morro Bay with TolosaThe Papagallo II is Morro Bay's premier cruise yacht. Owner/Executive Chef
Leonard Gentieu, graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America,
will create a five-course appetizer menu to pair with Tolosa's estate wines.
1-4pm, $85, $75/wine club, www.tolosawinery.com, 805-782-0500
OCTOBER 15Cruise on Papagallo IIwith Arroyo RoblesCruise Beautiful Morro Bay Harbor while enjoying Chef Leonard's culinary
delicacies. 6-9pm, www.arroyorobles.com, RSVP, 805-226-5454
OCTOBER 16-17Wine& Chocolate Pairing at Harmony CellarsHarmony Wine & chocolate unite to create perfect harmony!
An extravagant sampling of artisan chocolates paired with Chuck's fruit-driven
wines. 'Hot Chocolate & Chalk' on the patio for the kids. 12-4pm
Wine & chocolate flights $11, $9/club, www.HarmonyCellars.com
PASO ROBLES
ONGOINGPinot Noir Blending Seminarat Wild Horse WinerySample Pinot Noirs from the Central Coast AVA and learn what terroir truly
means. Each participant creates their own blend to take home. $50, $35/wine
club. Saturday or Sunday by appointment, 11am or 2pm, Limit 10, Templeton
RSVP 805-434-2541 ext. 15, email [email protected]
ONGOING TUESDAYSIndulge Level 4 Winery FeatureDowntown Paso RoblesA different winery each week. All wines will be
available by the glass with a carefully paired sampler. 6-9pm, 805-237-2111
ONGOING SATURDAYSTours & Tastings at Eberle WineryVIP Tastings by appointment, $25. Complimentarty cave tours every half hour.
805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS THROUGH OCTOBER
2010 Harvest Seminar & Tourat Niner Wine EstatesHighly informativeseminar on thewinemakingprocessfromgrape toglass.
Tourthe vineyardand winemakingfacilities, samplefruit,witness sorting and
pressingand learn howdifferentpracticesaffectthe final flavorof wine.
Includestasting. 1pm, $45, RSVP, 805-239-2233, www.ninerwine.com
ONGOING THROUGH NOVEMBER 30Italian Imagery in Santa Ynezat Carina CellarsWelcoming Rodger Dawson! Dawson enjoys photographing simple subject
that emanate elements of fascinating beauty. Shooting with a Canon 5D M
Dawson captures that beauty, then works with digital images to create a
personal idealized image. 805-252-0860, www.carinacellars.com
ONGOING
2nd Sunday Wine Downat HearthstoneEnjoy music and delicious food with their fine wine.www.hearthstonevineyard.com, 805-238-2544
ONGOINGTastings at Meridian Vineyards805-226-7133, www.meridianvineyards.com, open daily 10am-5pm
Limited Release Tasting, $5: A selection of five tasting room exclusive wi
Tasting fee refunded with wine purchase.
Cheese & Wine Pairing, $10: A selection of five tasting room exclusive wi
paired with five gourmet cheeses from Vivant Fine Cheese of Paso Robles
Includes logo cheese board.
Chocolate & Wine Pairing, $10: A selection of four tasting room exclusive
paired with four artisan dark chocolates by Scharffen Berger of Berkeley.
Includes logo cheese board.
ONGOING THIRD WEDNESDAYSFree Cooking Showat Idlers Hospitality CateringFood samples, wine & entertainment featuring wineries and special guest
5:30pm, 805-238-7979, www.hospitalitycatering.net
ONGOING SATURDAYSPasoRobles Wine 101 SeminarMeritage Tasting LoungeProvides a wonderful introduction to Paso Roble
wine country, its wines, and how to taste them. Hear terrior influences win
taste and learn how wine is made. Evaluate wines and taste several of the
great wines that Paso Robles has to offer. Each week they will feature a
Meritage winery and a special selec tion from their wine list. 11am-12pm
$30 includes tasting of 3-4 wines, www.firstcrushwinemaking.com
ONGOING15 Degrees C Wine Shop & BarTempleton, 805-434-1554
Wednesday: Happy Hour, $3 glasses of wine & beer, 5-7pm
Thursday: SpanishTapas Nite, each tapa is $2, 5-7pm
Friday: Oyster Bar, Champagne, Bubbles galore! Orders must be in by 7p
OCTOBER 2
Sunset's Savor the Central CoastDinner at Niner Estate WineryA night to remember! Join James Beard Foundation honoree Chef Bradley
Ogden for a luxurious harvest dinner at NinerWine Estates new hospitality
center on Paso RoblesWest Side. Sumptuous fare crafted in the NinerWin
Estatesstate-of-the-art demonstration kitchen will be matched with soulf
Niner Wine Estates wines against a backdrop of pastoral elegance. Dont m
this rare opportunity to indulge all of your senses in the very best the Wes
to offer. Tickets through www.savorcentralcoast.com/winemaker_dinners
OCTOBER 2Pre-Pioneer Day Dinner & DancePaso Robles Event Center Live band, silent auction, casino games,
Santa Maria style barbecue, beer, cocktails and local wines! 6pm
Tickets at the door: $25/pp dinner & dance, $1 0/pp dance only
805-238-6000, www.pasoroblespioneerday.org
OCTOBER 2Ortman Family Wines Celebrates Wine & The Arts
Metal sculptor Bart Kerwin. Live music by JJ Ford. Light appetizers and win5-7pm, 805-237-9009, [email protected], www.ortmanwines.com
OCTOBER 8Wild Horse Winery Bike Bash PartJoin them for a pre-ride party at Wild HorseWinery. Meet fellow riders wh
enjoying a great pasta dinner, wine and live music. $20, RSVP required
www.templetonchamber.com/bike.htm
OCTOBER 8-9Harvest Grape Escape WeekendAt Silver Horse Winery, its harvest time! Join First Crush as they kick off thi
exciting time in the winemaking industry. This Grape Escape weekend enjo
luxurious winemaker dinner at Cass Vineyards, featuringWinemaker, Lood
Kotze and Chef, Jacob Lovejoy . Get to know fellow harvesters while enjoyi
Paso Robless wine country cuisine, prepared by a top chef of the area.
805-434-2772, www.firstcrushwinemaking.com/harvest-getaways
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OCTOBER 99th Annual TempletonWine & Roses Bike RideTempleton Community Park Registration opens at 6:15 am, 7am for 100- and
75-mile rides, 8am for 50- and 30-mile rides.
Registration $55 per rider, including tandem.
Lunch served from 11am- 4pm, extra meals are on ly $10!
Fee includes a goody bag, rest stop refreshments, BBQ chicken and tri-tip lunch,
souvenir wine glass, wine and a rose for the ladies. Sold out early last year!
www.templetonchamber.com/bike.htm
OCTOBER 9
Ancestor Release Dinnerat Halter RanchChef Claud Beltran of Noir Restaurant in Pasadena returns t his October for the
annual Ancestor Release Dinner. Celebrate the harvest moon and cheers with
the release of the 2006 Ancestor Reserve. Hors d'uvres and aperitifs before
they gather in the h istoric barn for an intimate sit-down meal. 6pm, $105
(wine club discounts will apply), RSVP, [email protected], 805-226-9455
OCTOBER 9Pianetta Palooza Harvest BBQPianetta Vineyard, live music & open pit BBQ all afternoon.
Great food, games and award winning wines. Continuing the popular
"Corn Hole" tournament.This event only 40-50% off on selected wines.
2-6pm, $45, $35/wine club, www.pianettawinery.com, 805-226-4005
OCTOBER 9Anne McCue at Castoro CellarsAustralian born singer-songwriter Anne McCue is often referred to as one of the
top female guitarists of our time. Her latest CD, Broken Promise Land, has been
described as a showcase of singing, songwriting and guitar playing excellence,
with scorching six-string solos gracing every tune. $2 2
Doors open 6:30pm, show 7:30pm, ww w.castorocellars.com, 888-DAM-FINE
OCTOBER 980th Annual Paso Robles Pioneer DayStarting at 7am, a full schedule of events. The whole day is free and entirely
funded by the business people and dedicated citizens, so leave your pocket
book at home. For full schedule, go to www.pasoroblespioneerday.org.
OCTOBER 14Pianetta Winemakerat the Basque Cafe10th St. Basque Cafe in San Miguel has selected to feature their winemaker on
his Thursday nightTapas and Wine event. Join them to experience true Basque
cuisine. 5:30-9pm, w ww.tenthstreetbasquecafe.com/index.html
OCTOBER 15PasoRobles Harvest Wine WeekendGuest Chef Dinner at JustinExecutive Chef Melissa Craig of Bearfoot Bistro, Whistler, Canada
Most recently, she was awarded the coveted gold award at the impressive
culinary event, the 2008 Gold Medal PlatesCanadian Culinary Championships.
6:30pm, $150, $120/Wine Society, www.justinwine.com, 800-726-0049
OCTOBER 15
Tapas and Rhnes on the Crushpad
at Villa Creek Cellars
Tapas and Rhnes on the crushpad and in the cellar! Paso Robles' best local
ingredients served tapas style. Cocktail part y format including music and
dancing. 5-9pm, $80, $64/members
RSVP, 805-238-7145, www.villacreekwine.com
OCTOBER 15
Wine in the Vine at J&J CellarsJointhemfor wine, foodand live music.
Geta relaxingstartto theweekend atJ&J Cellarswhere
excellentwines andwarmhospitalityawaityou. 6-9pm
$15/includesmusic, food& first glass ofwine,$10/Inner Circlemembers
RSVP, 805-467-2891,www.jjcellars.com, [email protected]
OCTOBER 15-17
Paso Robles Harvest Wine WeekendThroughout HarvestWine Weekend, wineries host extraordinary
and seldom seen crush and harvest activities.
Experience vineyard practices in motion and take part in a
blending seminar or jump feet first into a two-ton grape stomp.
Over 130 wineries will host more than 150 individual events throughout
the weekend. Paso Robles Harvest WineWeekend is the only time to
experience the season in three days. ww w.pasowine.com
OCTOBER 15-17
Harvest Wine Weekendwith La Vigne Winerywww.sylvesterwinery.com, 805-227-4000
Fri: Cheese & Gourmet Chocolate Pairings
Sat: Winemaker Dinner
Experience a gourmet Italian feast with Master ChefWalter Filippini
paired with LeVigne's Super Tuscan. $65, $55/FLOCK
including wine. Live music byToty Viola. RSVP
Sat & Sun: Gourmet cheese pairing with limited LeVigne wines $5
Free/FLOCK, free barrel tasting , Saganaki Fondue (while supplies last).
OCTOBER 15-17
Harvest Weekend at Sextant Wines
Paso Robles Barrel &Tasting Room, 3502 Dry Creek Road #B9
www.SextantWines.com, 805-542-0133
Friday, 7pm, $75/pp; $65/club
Sextant Wines Inaugural Lobster Boil
Saturday, 11am-5pm, Tasting $7/ppOl it's Saturday! ...Come Fiesta with Sextant!
Complimentary street style tacos;
Sunday, 11am-5pm
Sinful Sundae at Sextant.
What happens here s tays here.
Complimentary Sundae,Tasting $7/pp
OCTOBER 15-17Harvest Festival Grand OpeningWeekend at Edward SellersTheir first Harvest Festival in the new tasting room.
www.edwardsellers.com, 805-239-8915
Fri: Kick off the eveing with fantastic Rhne-style wines, some sensatio
wood-grilled artisan sausages fromKiller Eatzand the cool sounds of
Jackson. $5, 10am-5pm
Sat: Celebrate the grand opening of their new boutique winery & tastin
room under the stars and in the vineyard. Enjoy beautiful culinary offe
paired with barrel samples, library wines and current vintages of their
award-winning wines. Groove to the sounds of the stellar 14 piece band
Gruvething. $75, www.edwardsellers.com for tickets.
Sun: Open house serving wines, sausages and cool music.
OCTOBER 15-17Eberle Winery Harvest Festivalwww.eberlewinery.com, 805-238-9607
Friday: EberleWinery hosts one o f Paula Deen's favorites from Savanna
Winemaker dinner in the caves with Noble Fare! 6:30-10pm
$150/pp; $120/Cellar Club, Big Red Case Sale in the tast ing room.
Saturday: Go down in the caves for a barrel and library wine tasting. $5
Complimentary wine tasting with their award-winning wines as well.
Cellar Club party 1-4pm.They'll fire up the barbecue for you! Live music
Sunday: Join Gary and Marcy Eberle as they host a complimentary barb
for all of their friends! Enjoy tri-tip, ribs and duck sausage. Check out the
Eberle caves with complimentary wine tasting and tours.
OCTOBER 15-17Harvest at Firestone Vineyard Pas805-591-8050, www.firestonewine.com, 10am-5pm
Fri-Sun: Limited Paso Robles grown Firestone Cabernet and Merlot as w
world-class Foley Estates Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. $90 case specials.
Saturday: Harvest Wine Lunch and Grape Stomp. Stain your feet red as y
try a stomp in the grapes. Gourmet lunch of focaccia sandwiches,
artisan cheeses, fresh greens salad and dessert,wine and barrel samples
11:30am, $35, $28/Cellar Club. Reservations required.
OCTOBER 15-17
Harvest Festival at Calcareouswww.calcareous.com, 805-239-0289, [email protected]
Fri: Celebrate the harvest with a 4-course feast paired with award winn
wines. Served family-style on top of the world. $85, $50/wine club, RSV
Sat: Join the Best of the WestTasting Seminar at OpoloVineyards
Sun: Calcareous Harvest Games, grape stomping, cork tossing, guess th
wine. Have fun while enjoying award winning wines, barrel samples & wspecials. Lunch menu byThomas Hill Organics. 12-3pm
OCTOBER 15-17Dark Chocolate Cupcakes at Dunning Vineyards!Celebrate harvest with dark chocolate cupcakes and DunningVineyards Es
wines. Enjoy the art show on the crush pad of fine jewelry & more.
11am-5pm, 805-238-4763, www.dunningvineyards.com
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Harvest Wine Weekend at J. Lohr805-239-8900, ww w.jlohr.com
Fri: Celebrate harvest weekend with Il Cortile's Executive Chef Santos
MacDonals 5-course delectable rustic Italian cuisine, wine-pairing dinner.
6:30-9:30pm, $100/members, $115 non-members, RSVP, [email protected]
Sun: Wine & Food Pairing Seminar and an educational four-course food
and wine pairing seminar by owner/Chef de Cuisine ofVinoteca Wine Bar,
Jeffry Wiesinger. 11am-2pm, $ 60, $50/members, RSVP, [email protected]
OCTOBER 15-17Harvest Wine Weekendat Hearthstone805-238-2544, www.hearthstonevineyard.com, [email protected]
Fri-Sun: Experience fine wines, scenic views and lovely ocean breezes during
their weekend open house.
Sat: A rustic Tuscan dinner in the tasting room prepared by Chef Greg Perello
of Fig Restaurant. 7pm, $60, $48/Wine Club, RSVP, Paula 805-238-2544
Sun: FiresideWine Club pick-up party on the patio. Enjoy new releases
paired with appetizers by Ta-Dahh and live music while you meet and mingle
with the owner and winemaker. $10, Complimentary/members
OCTOBER 15-17
Harvest Festival Wine Weekendat Jadawww.jadavineyard.com, 805-226-4200
Fri: This years theme is Movies and Music. Come as your favorite Movie Star,Rock Star or Musician. Great prizes awarded for best costume, peoples
choice and staff favorite. Live music, good food and yummy wines. 6-8pm
$20 , $15/members & guests. RSVP, 805-226-4200, [email protected]
Fri-Sun: Taste newly released wines. Enjoy old favorites paired with gourmet
cheeses all weekend long. $10
OCTOBER 15-17
Harvest Weekend at Castorowww.castorocellars.com, 888.DAM.FINE
Fri: "Barrel of Fun" Party! An evening of fun, music and food. Jim Sweetwater
& Friends will be here to entertain you and wine will be served st raight from
the barrels. Jump into a vat of wine grapes and get knee-deep in their
annual grape stomp. 6:30-8:30pm, $25, $15/wine club
Sat-Sun: Open House, browse a variety of food and goods from their favorite
vendors and stomp some grapes while you're there. Lemoine Creperie will
have delicious crepes for sale - they taste great with a little dam fine wine.
12-4pm, Tasting with barrel sampling $5, free/wine club
OCTOBER 15-17
Harvest Weekend at Opolo
www.opolo.com, 805-238-9593
Fri & Sat nights: Grape stomping, ethnic folk dancing, gypsy serenade and
whole roasted lamb, pork and chicken along with all the extras. $90
Sat & Sun: Carne asada and carnitas tacos and whole roasted lamb along
with salsa, beans and salad. $12, tasting/$5, free/members
OCTOBER 16
Best of the West Tasting Seminarat Opolo VineyardsJoin the owners and winemakers from this eclectic group of 17 Far Out Wineries
for an educational seminar, wine tasting and a whole lot of fun! Each winery will
showcase their 'favorite' wine of the year as they impart insight into their wine-
making philosophy and vineyard operation. It is sure to be an impressive lineup
of wines. Attendees will be wowed and amazed by the insight, candor and often
times amusing banter between the panel participants as they discuss their
wines and experiences in the "far out" hills west of Paso Robles. Plus an intro-
duction by Brent Hallock, Ph.D. & Professor at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo on
Climate and its Role in Winemaking. $55 per person includes all wines, seminar
and appetizers. 21 & over only, www.faroutwineries.com
OCTOBER 16
Comedy in the Cave at Robert HallLoosenup intheir undergroundCavernswith local favoritecomedian,BrettRiley.
Accompanying Brett isBrian Scolarowho hasworkedon theTonightShow with
Conan O'Brien.This hilarious showalongwithsome deliciouslyamusing Robert
Hallwinewill keep yourspirits up allnight.$25,$20/CavernClubmembers
Includesentry& a glass ofwine.Doors openat 7pm,showat 7:30pm.Additional
wineand snack items willbe available topurchase.Must be21 years of age
No outsidealcohol, 805-239-1616ext. 24, www.roberthallwinery.com
OCTOBER 16BBQ & Blues Harvest Weekendat J & JEnjoy a feast of meats, sides, salads an d dessert accompanied by premium
estate grown wines and great blues music by Code Blues. $35, $30/Inner Circle
members, RSVP, [email protected], www.jjcellars.com, 805-467-2891
OCTOBER 16
Winemaker Dinner at Hunt FamilyA memorable winemaker dinner featuring the ultimate in fine dining.
5-course dinner by acclaimed chef paired with award-winning wines.Live music, seating limited, $110, 805-237-1600, www.huntcellars.com
OCTOBER 16
Annual Harvest Dinnerat Orchid HillThe Grill at Hunter RanchAppetizers and 4-course dinner including desser t
and estate wines. 6pm, $100, $85 /wine club, seating limited
RSVP, 805-237-7525, www.orchidhillwine.com
OCTOBER 16
Harvest Winemaker Dinner at Pear Valley
A special dinner has been planned. Guests will mingle and enjoy appetizers
with wine prior to being seated for a 4-course harvest feast. The Culinary Arts
Academy has worked with Pear Valley to pair wine with each course.
$75, $52.50/member, RSVP, 805-237-2861, www.pearvalley.com
OCTOBER 16
Harvest Festivalat Whalebone Winery
Complimentary Tri-Tip BBQ. All donations will go to Paso Robles Food Bank.11am-5:30pm, 805-239-9020, ww w.whalebonevineyard.com
OCTOBER 16
Bounty of the Harvest Brunch with the Ortman FamilyA seasonal brunch accompanied by the local guitarist Martin Paris. Second-
generation Winemaker Matt Ortman will lead the festivities, pairing limited-
edition wines with your meal and sharing his personal insights into the harvest
action. Door prizes and special savings on library wines will also be offered.
11am-2pm, $15, Ortman Generation members/complimentary
RSVP, 805-237-9009, www.ortmanwines.com
OCTOBER 16-17Harvest Wine Weekendat Halter RanchCelebrating their new releases in the tasting room. Ciro Pasciuto will be at the
pizza oven withWinemaker, Bill Sheffer assisting. MitchWyss will be leading
vineyard tours. Experience the beautiful colors of the harvest season.
$10 Tasting Fee includes wood fired pizza & logo glass, wine tastingComplimentary/Wine Club Members & 3 guests, www.halterranch.com
OCTOBER 16-17Tour de Trail Passport WeekendAs part of the Paso RoblesWine Harvest Weekend, the Pleasant ValleyWine
Trail will host the Tour deTrailPassport Weekend, where you can get a pass-
port at any member business, get it stamped by visiting businesses along the
trail and then submit your stamped pas sport for a chance to win great prizes.
www.pleasantvalleywinetrail.com/events
OCTOBER 16-17
Harvest Festival at Carina CellarsPaso Robleswww.carinacellars.com, 805-886-5079, 11am-5pm
Sat: Party with them on the ranch. Wine tasting, live music and a BBQ at the
winery, as well as vineyard and winery tours with owner David Hardee and
winemaker Ryan Saccomano. 5pm, $35, $30/wine club
RSVP, Rochelle 916-606-3553
Sun: Taste some of Carina Cellars' signature wines while strolling through the
vineyards. Owner David Hardee and winemaker Ryan Saccomano will be
present to talk about harvest and give tours.
OCTOBER 17
Harvest FestivalDinner at Still WatersVineyards
Live bluegrass music by Jeremy and Jason Lampel of Santa Cruz, homestyle
cooking of shrimp, ribs and porkloin, catered by Bayou House Catering.
6pm, $65, $55/club, 805-237-9231, www.stillwatersvineyards.com
OCTOBER 24Paso Robles RotarysHarvest MarathonA Rotary Club sponsored course of beautiful countryside and vineyard views
during Harvest. Full marathon, 5K or 2 Person Marathon Relay starts and ends
at Sylvester Winery. www.PasoRoblesMarathon.com
OCTOBER 2980sTheme Halloween Party at Mondo CellarsBeer, Mondo wine and appetizers available for purchase. Live music by Sha
of Gray and DJ Rocket Rod. Prizes for best costumes. This is a private event
No outside food or alcohol please. 7-11pm, $25 , $20/Mondo Mob membe
includes two drink tickets. 805-226-2925
OCTOBER 29-31Halloween Poker Runat the Wineries of Highway 46Join the Wineries of Highway 46 East as they host their first Halloween Po
Run to benefit Hospice of San Luis Obispo County. Belly up to the bar, donafor your poker game board and then pull a card from each winery you visit
Enjoy complimentary wine tasting.Visit 5 wineries to make a hand, or visi
10 wineries over the weekend and double your chances to win.Wear a cos
and discounts on wine purchases at all winery locations. Prizes! 805-238-9
OCTOBER 29-30Eberle Winerys Haunted CavesCome if you dare and venture through Eberle Winerys Haunted Caves!
Decorated and lit by a team of professionals, the 16,000 square feet of und
ground caves turn into one of the spookiest tickets in town. Recommende
and older; plenty of games for the little ones above ground as well.
5-9pm, $5 donation to childrens charities in San Luis Obispo County.
(Parents, the Tasting Room will be open for complimentary wine tasting a
well. Just ask for the Ca-BOO-nay!) 805-238-9607, www.eberlewinery.com
OCTOBER 31Happy Halloween at JadaWear a costume so you can win wine or merchandise. Drawing for prizes a
12:30pm, 2:30pm & 4:30pm. Winner need not be present.
RSVP, 80 5-226-4200, susan @jadavineyard.com, www.jadavineyard.com
PISMO BEACH/SHELL BEACH
OCTOBER 15-17The 64th AnnualPismo Beach Clam FestivalFun for the family, check the website, www.pismobeachclamfestival.com
Fri-WineWalk: Pairing winemakers with local businesses. All participant
will be given a passport to have stamped in each business and put into
drawing for prizes. Local actors in costume roam the streets act ing out
1950 surf scenes.Plus a movie on the beach. 5-7pm
Sat-Sun-All day events, with music, surf contests, lessons, beer tasting,
Bubbles & Raw Bar and more
SAN LUIS OBISPO
ONGOING
Friday Nights @ 5 at TolosaAfter hours wine in the Heritage Room or Friday Fun on the Tolosa patio.
$25,$20/wine club, RSVP recommended. 5-7pm, 805-782-0500
www.tolosawinery.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSMaster the Art of Wine and Cheesat Tolosa WineryFour cheeses are served using only artisan and/or farmstead products.
Wine is paired with each cheese, utilizing the principles of balance and harm
11am-4pm, RSVP, 805-782-0500, www.tolosawinery.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSReserve Flight Tastingsat Tolosa WineryIn the Heritage Room. Flights will var y from Pinot Noir flights to Rhone sty
wines or even a vertical tasting of library wines. $20, $15/Heritage Club
members, 805-782-0500 x10, [email protected]
ONGOINGThe San Luis Obispo Art CenterPermanent collection & constantly rotating exhibits of works by local artis
all media paintings, sculpture, photography & more.
11am-5pm daily except Tuesdays, 805-543-8562, www.sloartcenter.org
ONGOING WEEKENDSMusic at Mothers TavernUpscale tavern with entertainment, check for schedules
805-541-8733, www.motherstavern.com
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ONGOING SECOND SUNDAYDallidet Adobe & GardensOldest house in the city of San Luis Obispo. Site of first commercial winery in
the area. 1-4pm, 805-543-0638, www.slochs.org/dallidet
ONGOING FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTHArt Gallery EventsArt After DarkVarious art galleries stay open late & h ost artist receptions with wine & cheese
6-9pm, Downtown San Luis Obispo, 805-544-9251, www.sloartcouncil.org
OCTOBER 2
Sunset's Savor the Central CoastDinner at Tolosa WineryA rare opportunity to dine in the vineyards at this exclusive five-course harvest
dinner. Chef Mathew Beckett of Corner View Restaurant will create a delectable
menu using ingredients picked fresh from Canyon Ranch Farm. Set among the
vineyard rows ofTolosa Winerys estate grown sustainable vineyards in the
beautiful climate of San Luis Obispo. Each course will be elegantly paired with
barrel select wines presented by Tolosas renowned winemaker, Larry Brooks.
Tickets through www.savorcentralcoast.com/winemaker_dinners
OCTOBER 3
C5s Meet the Members Reception at Hearst CastlePoolside at the Castle Celebratinge C5s efforts to promote energy
independence. Gourmet cuisine by Chef Charles Paladin Wayne, live music
by Cafe Musique, dancing and excellent local wine (Lone Madrone and
Kenneth VolkVineyards) and microbrew by Firetone Walker Brewery.
Ancient Roman/Greek attire is requested but not mandatory. 5-10pm
$95/ members,$125/non-members, 805-305-5491, www.c-5.org
OCTOBER 7-11Central Coast Railroad FestivalWill focus on rail excursions, modeling of all types and historical programs.
Activities will take place at numerous railroad, historical and educational
locations throughout San Luis Obispo and northern Santa Barbara counties.
Designed to please both the casual train buff and the avid rail fan.
Most festival events will be free and all will be fun and very family friendly.
Special hotel packages will be available. 805-773-4173, ww w.ccrrf.com
OCTOBER 15-17Festival Mozaic805-782-3009, www.festivalmozaic.com, music byJean Francaix-Clarinet
Quintet, Gordon Jacob-Oboe Quartet, Edward Elgar-Piano Quintet
Fri: Masonic Lodge Grand BallroomNotable Encounter Insights
Complimentary glass of wine as you listen. 6-7pm, $22
Sat: La Bella Vista, private home in AvilaValleyNotable Encounter Dinner
Stunning setting in a spect acular home. Pre-dinner wine, hors doeuvres &
buffet with musicians accompanied by fine wine. Sit back as the musicianstake you inside the music. 6pm, $110
Sun: Congregation Beth DavidFestival Mozaic WinterMezzo Concert
Presenting a cycle of chamber works from French and English composers
that highlights their musical differences. 3pm, $23-$48
OCTOBER 22CRAVEVeterans Hall SLO Wine, food & music. Satisfy your craving at this unique wine
tasting experience in San Luis Obispo. Music, food pairings and plenty of Paso
Robles wine are sure to gratify you - instantly! More than 50 of the best wineries
in Paso Robles. A variety of Paso wine varietal bars will be featured and paired
with the finest fare of San Luis Obispo County. A stylish ambiance in a lounge-
like atmosphere complements the distinct and different wine of this unique
region. 7:30-10pm, $45/presale, $55/at the door, www.pasowine.com
LOMPOC/BUELLTON
ONGOING FRIDAYSOldeTowne Market in LompocFood wine & music in the summer months
805-736-4567, ww w.lompocrecord.com
LOS OLIVOS
ONGOING WEDNESDAYSEvening with the Winemaker$15, 805-688-7265, 5-6pm, www.losolivoscafe.com
OCTOBER 16Los Olivos DayIn the CountryA good, old fashioned celebration in this beautiful artistscommunity.
Plenty of entertainment, food and crafts. Join the fun! 805-688-1222
SANTA BARBARA
ONGOINGTHROUGH FEBRUARY 2011Sunlight andWater: Celebrating theWinemakers of Santa Barbara CountyBy fine art photographer Mark Robert Halper. At eight tasting rooms, the Los
Olivos Cafe and the Fess ParkerWine Country Inn, Los Olivos. TheLos Olivos
Meandering Gallerywill take the viewer on a journey to untraditional art
spaces and bring a new appreciation to the portraits and the people. Using the
book as a guide to discover the many wine estates in Santa Barbara County,
visitors and residents alike will be able to experience wineries large and small.www.sunlightandwater.com
ONGOING FRIDAYSWine Tasting at East Beach WineHostedby a winemaker,wineryowneror winebroker.8 -10winesto taste.
4-7pm,contact for currenthost listing,805-691-1020, www.eastbeachwine.com
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSDowntownWalking ToursGuided stroll - experience Santa Barbaras past. Saturday tour historic areas and
Sunday 20th century architecture. $10, [email protected], 805-965-6307
ONGOING SATURDAY & SUNDAYLive Music at OreanaWineryWine tasting and wine by the glass, 3-6pm, w ww.oreanawinery.com
ONGOINGTHROUGH OCTOBER 8Garrett Speirs: Recent Workat the Architectural Foundation
Exceptional paintings of the Pacific coastline, with a visual exploration of th e
timeless interaction between ocean waves and tides, sunlight, sand beaches
and rocky shores. Tuesday-Friday 9am-2pm & by appointment. www.afsb.org
ONGOINGTHROUGH OCTOBER 29Planetarium Shows at the Museum of Natural Historywww.sbnature.org
Wed: 3pm, Cosmic Safari Fri: 3pm, Exploring the Fall Sky
Sat & Sun:
11 am, Twinkle,Twinkle for Little Stars
12pm, Cosmic Safari
1pm, Exploring the Fall Sky
2pm, Dinos in the Dome (Earth's Wild Ride)
3pm, Exploring the Fall Sky (El Universo Maya in Spanish on Sundays)
OCTOBER 16
SantaBarbara Beer FestivalThe fields at Elings Park will be transformed into Santa Barbara's oldest beer
festival featuring the best microbrews from the Central and West Coast. For just$40, you'll get a glass and an awesome afternoon of beer tasting. They look
forward to seeing you there! 12-4pm, $40, w ww.sbbeerfestival.com
OCTOBER 24Santa Barbara Chowder FestMontecito Country ClubScott Leibfried has agreed to participate in the
judging of the 1st Annual S anta Barbara Chowder Fest, presented by Food &
Home Magazine. Restaurants are invited to throw their hat in th e ring (or their
clams, fish or vegetables in a bowl) and register to compete. Day includes
assorted delicious clam chowders, wine & beer, raffle for 52 bottles of wine
plus an auction, $75 in advance, $90 at the door
805-963-6754x109, www.santabarbarachowderfest.com/
OCTOBER 30-31Planetarium Shows at the Museum of Natural Historywww.sbnature.org
11 am, Twinkle,Twinkle for Little Stars
12pm, Pumpkins in the Sky 1pm, Exploring the Fall Sky
2pm, Pumpkins in the Sky
3pm, Exploring the Fall Sky (El Universo Maya in Spanish on Sundays)
SANTA MARIA/FOXEN CANYON
ONGOING SATURDAYS & SUNDAYSSantaMaria Valley Railway Historical MuseumLots of fun including a train simulator exhibit. 1-4:30pm
805-714-4927, www.smvrhm.org/museum
ONGOINGFriday Night Wine Downat Costa de OroGreat way to start your weekend! Enjoy live music, wine tasting and cheese
plates. 4:30-7:30pm, 805-922-1468, www.cdowinery.com
ONGOINGSunday Live at Costa de OroEnjoy a glass of wine with friends and listen to some of the best music o
Central Coast. New cheese plates and a variety wines by t he glass or bot
2-5pm, 805-922-1468, ww w.cdowinery.com
OCTOBER 2Autumn Arts, Grapes & Grains FestiCivic CenterThis one-day street faire is a celebration of the local har ves
the arts. Admission is free, but there is a charge for the tasting tent.
10am-4pm, 805-925-0951, ext. 247, www.santamariavisitor.com
OCTOBER 8-11Santa Barbara County Vintners ViA four-day pass to 12 par ticipating wineries, each of whom are pulling o
the stops just forVintners Visa holders.The Vintners' Visa can be used a
participating wineries can be used from Friday through Monday so mak
long weekend! ($35). And for the full celebratory mode, (and for a great
order acombo ticket($90) which gives you access to the Festival at Ran
Sisquoc and aVintners Visa. www.sbcountywines.com, 805-688-0881
OCTOBER 9
Santa Barbara CountyCelebration of HarvestRancho Sisquoc Winery, Santa Maria The ultimate fall wine & food fes
Enjoy the rustic, festival atmosphere with over 100 local wineries, dozen
restaurants & caterers, live, foot stompinmusic & a silent auction filled w
specialty wines and large format bottles to benefit local food banks. 1-4
$65/advance, $75/at the door www.sbcountywines.com, 805-688-0881
OCTOBER 9Vineyard & Winery WalksCambriaWinery Winemaker Denise Shurtleff will lead a tour about
different winemaking techniques throughout the year. 12pm, free.
info@smvwines, 866-480-5194, www.smvwines.com/VineyardWalks
SANTA YNEZ
ONGOINGCachuma Lake Recreation AreaActivitiesSanta Ynez Park, 805-686-5050 , www.cachuma.com, $8 per vehicle
Fri-Sun: Wildlife Nature Cruises aboard the 45-passenger pontoon boa
"Osprey" featuring 2-hour tour with naturalist. Call for schedule & fees
Sat: 10-11:30am. Naturalists and volunteers lead a 1-mile walk on the
Oak CanyonTrail for all ages. Free with park admission.
Sat: 12:30-1:30pm; Junior Park Rangers Program (ages 3-12) $2 per c
ONGOING
Art at Artiste WineryEach quarter, Artiste releases two new wines with impressionist painted
from the brushes of their featured art ist. 805-686-2626 www.artiste.com
OCTOBER 2Wandering Dog Wine Bar presents "WorldTour"at SYV HistoricalMuseumSample the best of the best from wine regions all over the world plus liv
flamenco guitar by Chris Fossek. Hors doeuvres and desserts, raffle to be
PAWS Park of the Santa YnezValley. Must be 21 or older. 1-4pm. $45
805-686-9126, www.wanderingdogwinebar.com
SOLVANG
ONGOINGQuicksilver Miniature Horse FarmVisit Solvang horse farm with beautiful views.They do not offer petting
or rides in the cart but you are able to get up close and personal with th
miniature horse.10am3pm, 805-686-4002, http://ww w.syv.com/qsm
ONGOINGElverhoj Museum of History & ArtShowcases Solvangsrichcultural history pioneerspiritof Denmark& th
1-4pm,Wed-Thu, 12-4pm,Fri-Sun, 805-686-1211, www.elverhoj.org
ONGOINGHans Christian Andersen MuseumDanish father of the modern fair y tale. Filled with Andersens books, ske
paper cutouts, silhouettes and collages. 10am-5pm, www.solvangusa.co
OCTOBER 20Third Wednesday Fall Frolic
WineWalk tasting, a choice of five tastings from 12 locations.
Special sales and offers at over 45 restaurants and merchants all day.
Tickets available until 6 pm atThe Olive House, Sort This Out Cellars
and Wandering Dog Wine Bar. www.solvangcc.com, 805-245-0626
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Niner Wine Estates Hello HarvestHarvest is always a special time of year at the winery. Its the time
when the hard work and dedication of the crews out in the vineyard
come to fruition. Its the point in the winemaking process when the
winemakers literally take the fruits of the growers labor and use their
talents, skills and creativity to turn grapes into wine.
Deciding when to pick is the most important decision I make,
says Amanda Cramer, Winemaker for Niner Wine Estates. We work
hard in the vineyard all year long, doing everything we can to get
uniform ripening within each block and to ensure that sugar develop-
ment doesnt get way ahead of flavor development. Amanda walks the
blocks daily as harvest approaches, tasting berries, looking for ripe
(but not over-ripe) flavors, and
mature seed and skin tannins.
Niner Wine Estates harvests all
their fruit by hand at night, understadium lights towed by tractors.
Once our new winery building
was complete, we converted to
100% night picking, Amanda
explains. The pickers never h
to pick during the heat of the dthe fruit is at the winery ready
go at 7 am, which makes sch
uling easier in the winery, and
fruit arrives cold, which means
dont have to spend a ton
energy to chill it down in
tanks. Niner double-sorts
their fruit: once as whole clus
before destemming, then a seco
time as berries after destemmi
Anywhere from 2-10 people wat these two sorting tab
depending on the condition of
fruit, removing all material ot
than beautiful grapes.
To get a little taste of
harvest experience, sign up fo
Harvest Seminar and Tour
Niner Wine Estates they
take you on a journey from gr
to glass. This 90 minute two hour program will tour you thro
the vineyards to see and taste the fruit as it reaches optimal ripen
You will then visit the winemaking facilities to witness the sorting crushing of the fruit, then return to the Hospitality Center to ta
through a sampling of juice as well as partially-made and finis
wines to illustrate how some of the choices made by the winema
affect the final flavors of the wine.
This program will be offered every Saturday through harve
September 25th until mid-October starting at 1 p.m. Tuition for
Harvest Seminar and Tour will be $45 per person, but if youre a C
9 member, they will apply your discount. For further information
to make reservations, visit www.ninerwine.com or contact the Ni
Wine Estates Tasting Room at (805) 239-2233.
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by Carolyn Turner
Carina Cellars motto has always been to
go beyond expectations. When the company
began in 2001, owner David Hardee and
winemaker Joey Tensley had a vision for
producing truly great Rhne-style wines that
exhibit the unique characteristics of the
terroir as well as the grape itself. Even the
name Carina embodies that same desire to
be set apart. The winery takes its name from
the constellation Argo Navis which is sepa-rated into three star clusters: Vela (The Sails),
Puppis (The Stern) and Carina (The Keel).
Named for the epic ship Argo and its crew of
fifty, the constellation was placed among the
stars by the Greek goddess Athena upon
completion of the epic quest for the Golden
Fleece. The crew better known as the
Argonauts, included Jason, Hercules,
Orpheus, Castor and Pollux triumphed
through perils unseen in our modern world
and became legends to innumerous
generations.
For nearly a decade Carina Cellars
has strived to produce wines worthy of
being placed among the stars. They
seek out vineyards throughout the
Santa Ynez Valley and Paso Robles with
the best Rhne grapes available to
create crisp Viogniers full of tropical
fruit and spring flowers, dark Syrahs
loaded with spice and lush fruit, earthy
Mourvedres and bright, fruityGrenaches. Their unique Rhne blends:
Clairvoyant, Sibylline and Syrah 7
percent all strive to embody the tradi-
tions of the revered Rhne region, melded
with the unique flavors of Californias Central
Coast. And the flagship blend, Iconoclast,
seeks to defy all conventions with its 67%
Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa and 33%
Syrah from Santa Barbara County.
This year, Carina Cellars has exceeded
expectations yet again with the addition of
the first harvest from their estate property
on the Westside of Paso Robles. Its no
coincidence that the name of their vine-
yards, Rancho del Cielo means ranch of
the sky, with steeply sloping vineyards
rising up toward the heavens. With
harvest in full swing, the vineyard is
bustling with activity: the Viognier has
already been picked, and in the next
couple weeks the Syrah, Grenache,
Mourvedre and Zinfandel grapes will be
picked as well. This fruit will be used tocreate wines that will supplement the
Carina Cellars favorites, as the winery
will continue to source from other vine-
yards throughout the Central Coast.
Whether you find yourself exploring
the wine countries in Paso Robles or
Santa Ynez Valley, Carina Cellars has
tasting rooms in both locations with
friendly, knowledgeable staff who are
ready to go above and beyond to make
your visit a memorable one. A visit to Ranc
del Cielo offers much more than jus
tasting, with tours of the vineyards and win
offered daily. A visit to the Los Olivos tas
room offers jewelry and artwork created
local artisans, as well as the opportunit
also taste winemaker Joey Tensleys perso
label, Tensley wines. Both tasting rooms
open everyday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Rancho del Cielo is located at 3
Adelaida Road in Paso Robles. Con
Ryan Saccomano at (415) 309-2046
[email protected] to schedule l
groups. The Los Olivos tasting room
located at 2900 Grand Ave. in Los Ol
(next to Paninos). Contact Meme Todd
(805) 688-2450 or [email protected]
For more information, visit the websit
www.carinacellars.com.
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CARINA CELLARSWelcome the task thatmakes you gobeyond yourself. FrankMcGee
LosOlivosTastingRoom
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The uber-chic wine tasting event, CRAVE A Paso Robles Wine
Experience is taking place Friday, October 22, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at
the Veterans Hall in San Luis Obispo. CRAVE geared toward the next
generation of wine enthusiasts upholds a relaxed, laid-back atmos-
phere, with a revamped layout, creating more room for wine enthusi-
asts to taste. The most exciting development is the introduction of new
wine bars focused on the consumers CRAVING; industry trends.
Our CRAVE audience, also known as the millennial, has proven
exceptionally wine savvy and has shown an interest in trends
surrounding the industry, said Stacie Jacob, executive director of the
Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. This year the educational
component has been taken a step further; in addition to offering tradi-
tional varietal bars such as Rhne Whites, Ross, Rhne Reds andUnique Paso Blends, CRAVE wine bars have been further specified
including No Oak Distinct Whites, Estate/Vineyard Designate Zinfan-
dels, Sustainable Distinct Reds and Cabernet Sauvignons under $20.
In addition to these wine bar novelties, event producers have refor-
matted the event space allowing more freedom for wine enthusiasts to
taste, stroll and enjoy. The Veterans Hall exterior and foyer will be
utilized and a cooling system will be implemented keeping CRAVE
goers fresh to taste from more than 40 wineries within eight wine bars.
The evening is complemented by food pairings from the finest restau-
rants and caterers in San Luis Obispo County. New in 2010, CRAVE
entertainment showcases live music from TROPO. This San Luis
Obispo band specializes in down-tempo and electronic ambient rock,a popular musical genre featured at many night clubs.
Thanks to The Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle, various safe rides
will be offered free of charge. A safe ride from Downtown Paso Robles,
to and from the Veterans Hall in SLO will be available. In addition,
three drop-off spots will be offered throughout the evening, including
to the Cal Poly Student Union, Laguna Shopping Center and Down-
town SLO. Responsible tasting is also an important element of CRAVE.
Practice of the Four Ss of Responsible Tasting swirl, smell, sip, spit
is a valuable way for wine enthusiasts to experience and understand
each wine from first taste to last. This practice is encouraged and
essential to make the most of this Paso Robles wine experience.Tickets are $45 presale and $55 at the door, and include an evening
of unlimited tasting, food pairings, as well as a commemorative glass
made by Riedel. Be sure to follow Paso Robles Wine on Twitter and
become a fan on Facebook to stay updated on CRAVE features and
exciting offers. Attendees are also encouraged to check in on the
latest social networking craze, foursquare. Become friends with Paso
Wine to find tips on Paso Robles winery events as well as tips on how
you can win CRAVE tickets.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.pasowine.com or at
1-800-549-WINE (9463). Photo identification verifying age will be
required at time of entry. Tickets are limited, and advance purcha
highly recommended, as CRAVE has a history of selling ou
advance. Free parking will be available at the Veterans Hall Parking
For a complete list of wineries and restaurants, tickets, or for m
information about CRAVE, visit www.pasowine.com.
HOPPES GARDEN BISTRO & WINE SHOPThe most highly acclaimed restaurant and Wine Shop on the Central
Coast. Recognized for Chef Wilhelm Hoppes seasonally inspired menu,
hand-selected wine list with a beautiful garden and historical setting.
Offering a wide range of menu items - from wild game to prime meats
and vegetarian/vegan items.
78 N. Ocean Avenue Wednesday-Sunday 11am-10pm
www.hoppesbistro.com 805.995.1006
C A Y U C O S
MAMA'S MEATBALLFine Italian Restaurant and Catering
Mama's Meatball has specialized in creating
seasonal menus by using only the finest and
freshest ingredients.
570 Higuera St. Suite 130-135www.mamasmeatball.com
805-544-0861
S A N L U I S O B I S P O
DEL'S PIZZERIA ANDITALIAN RESTAURANT
Established in 1973
Family Owned and Operated
Open 7 days a week
Over 16 artisan wines by the glass
401 Shell Beach Road, Shell Beach
805.773.4438 www.delspizzeria.com
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I recently opened a bottle of red wine, vintage 1985. It poured out
of the bottle with the color of an old brown-brick building, and myimmediate comment was Perfect! You cant always judge a wine by
its color, but often a visual inspection provides clues to its age and
sometimes quality.
Young red wines show a deep purple more than red. After aging a
few years, the color becomes more ruby-like. With an age of 10 to 20
years, or more, the color is lighter and takes on a tinge of brown at
least around its edge, if not throughout.
As red wines turn a little lighter with age, white wines take the
opposite path. Young white wines start very pale, maybe even with a
greenish hue. As the wine matures, the color of straw yellow is normal.
As white wines age to near 10 years and older, the color deepens to an
attractive golden yellow.Exceptions apply to sweet white wines like Sauternes, which are
almost never pale and will become deep amber-yellow with age, and
also with light red wines like Beaujolais, which rarely become deep in
color, at any age.
Wines made from different grape varietals posses different shades.
For example, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Riesling are paler
than Chardonnay, which tends to be more
yellow-gold. For reds, Pinot Noir,Sangiovese and Beaujolais are more translucent than Cabernet, Me
or Syrah.
Judging a wines clarity involves holding the glass up against a w
background. A white wine should be clear and bright while a red w
will be densely pigmented with color, depending on the grape var
It may even have a little sediment, depending on its age, and stil
pleasing and safe to drink.
The key is to look out for cloudiness in the wine. A bottle of v
old red wine, say, more than 20 years old, may become a little clou
when moved because the sediment is agitated. This is normal.
1985 bottle was decanted to separate the wine from its sediment.
But a permanent, dull, cloudiness in wine is a bad sign. Fortunathe quality of wine these days is so good that this is highly unlikel
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Len Napolitano lives in San Luis Obispo County and is certified in wine by the Society of Wine Educator
Wine & Spirits Education Trust and Chicago Wine School and continually gains knowledge from his frequ
contact with California winemakers. More information is on his website, www.wineology.com.
Send your questions about wine to: [email protected] or by mail to Len Napolitano in care of
Wine Country This Week magazine. Wineology is a registered trademark of Len Napolitano.
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By Michael Cervin
The tasting room at Sculpterra Winery
is not just about wine. Yes, you will find
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel
and big red blends, but there is also a dedi-
cation to artists and their art from the localcommunity. We continue to add to our
local artist theme and currently showcase
two jewelry makers, a ceramicist, and local
olive oil, says tasting room manager Kyle
Coots. But the big draw, literally, are the
massive sculptures which dot the property.
The huge sculptures include a 10 ton
puma and an eight ton mammoth,
designed by local artist John Jagger. Its
not a gimmick, its a combination of really
outrageous original art and high end big
red wines, say winemaker Paul Frankel
and theres no place like this in all the Central Coast. The tasting room
also boasts lots of original art by their resident iron worker and
master blacksmith Robert Bentley. Another addition to their winery
line up which many people do not know is that at Sculpterra there
are pistachios on the tasting bar to sample and packages for sale
which come from the estate. Dr. Frankel planted them back in 1980
and today there are 30 acres on the property, Kyle says.
The fall is always an exciting time at any winery as harvest begins
and new wines are available. We are releasing the 2008 Merlot as
well as the 2008 Petite Sirah in October
Paso Robles Harvest Festival weeke
October 15th to 17th, Kyle adds. A
during that weekend Sculpterra is d
cating time to their extended vineyard
production family with a South of
Border Celebration on Saturday, Octo16th. Traditional food will be served fr
12 to 4 p.m. and Mariachi Mexicanis
will be playing live. Tickets are just
and include food, entertainment and a g
of wine. That is a great deal, but theres
more. On Sunday, October 17th, virtu
guitarist, Robert Earl Longley, will
playing music in the afternoon. Of cou
they host various musicians on the
Saturday of every month with l
singer/songwriters as it is, so there is lially something for everyone.
Theres really no place like this, Paul Frankel admits. The w
the music the art and the sculptures make Sculpterra a must s
These pieces of art are going to be here, long after the vineyar
gone, he says.
To experience the art and wine of Sculpterra Winery, head ou
5125 Linne Road, just four miles outside of downtown Paso Rob
Visitor hours are Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p
Contact www.sculpterra.com or (805) 226-8881 for more inform
tion.
Preferred Tasting Room:
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RANCHITA CANYON VINEYARD3439 Ranchita Canyon Road, San Miguel
805-467-9448, ranchitacanyonvineyard.comFriday-Monday, 11am-5pm, or by appointment
Ranchita Canyon Vineyard is a family owned & operated vineyard& boutique winery, producing estate grown, handcrafted wines.
J&J CELLARS2850 Ranchita Canyon, San Miguel
805-467-2891, ww w.jjcellars.com
Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm or by appointment
Come discover some great wines and incredible values!
CINQUAIN CELLARS6404 Independence Ranch Place, San Miguel
805-400-5978, ww w.cinquaincellars.com
Tasting by appointment on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
Come taste the poetry created from 100% estate-grown Bordeaux,
Rhne and Port varieties.
LOCATELLIVINEYARDS & WINERY8585 Cross Canyons Road, San Miguel
805 467-0067, www.locatelliwinery.comFriday-Sunday 11am-4pm, FestivalWeekends 10am-5pm
Malbec, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon are just a few of our
estate wines waiting for you.
TACKITT FAMILY VINEYARDS6640 Von Dollen Rd, San Miguel
805-467-9490, ww w.tackittfamilyvineyards.com
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12-5pm
A small family venture dedicated to premium wines.
SILVER HORSE WINERY2995 Pleasant Valley Rd, San Miguel
805-467-WINE(9463), ww w.silverhorse.com
Friday-Monday 11am-5pmCome experience what everyone is talking about!
PRETTY-SMITHVINEYARDS & WINERY13350 River Road, San Miguel
805-467-3104, www.prettysmith.com
Friday-Sunday 11am-5pmA one woman winery creating soft, smooth and silky estate
grown Bordeaux-style wines.
RIVERSTAR VINEYARDS7450 Estrella Road, San Miguel805-467-0086, ww w.riverstarvineyards.com
Thursday-Monday 11-5pm or by appt.
Come and sit on our patio, relax and
enjoy a great glass of RiverStar Wine!
TERRACE HILL2620, California Poppy Lane, San Miguel, 805-467-1906
Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 5pm
Take a break while on the trail and come in to savor our
award-winning Tuscan Olive Oils, house made spices and herbs.
VILLA SAN JULIETTE WINERY6385 Cross Canyon Road,Tasting by appointment only
805-550-0522, w ww.villasanjuliette.com
A beautiful 168 acre vineyard producing a broad range of
grapes including Cabernet Sauvingon, Me rlot, Petite Sirah,
Syrah, Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc.
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J&J CellarsEstate Wines from Eclectic Grapes
J&J Cellars is the culmination of an adventure the Judd family be
back in 1998. Jim Judd, head of the family and an accomplished aviawas flying over his property, which he has owned for 35 years, a
noticed all the new vines that had been planted in the properties adjac
to his. Coming from five generations of fruit farmers, the beautiful siof the rolling hills trellised in vines sparked his interest. When he
down and discussed it with his family, it ignited a passion in all of th
to pursue this new venture together.At J&J Cellars great pride is taken in the estate grown wines m
from the eclectic variety of grapes they grow. However, they have madconscious effort to keep their pricing affordable. Their case sales
Barbera and Cabernet Sauvignon have struck a cord with consumers w
appreciate good quality as well as value. The cases have been flying the door!
The tasting room is surrounded by a beautiful picnic area with anoak tree as its centerpiece. It is complemented by an outdoor fireplac
terrace overlooking the vineyard, a bocce ball court and horseshoe p
It is an enticingly serene setting that invites many return visitors.There are some exciting upcoming events at J&J Cellars:
October 15 Wine in the Vines - Gourmet bites, fine wines and
music. October 16 - A lavish BBQ, wine and live music by Code Blues. A g
way to celebrate Harvest Weekend. October 16-17 As part of the Paso Robles Wine Harvest Weeke
the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail will host the Tour de Trail PasspWeekend. Get your passport stamped by visiting businesses along trail for a chance to win great prizes.
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WILD HORSE WINERYThriving on Variety
ByMelissa Chavez
For the some time now, winemakers
Clay Brock and Chrissy Whitmann have
been at work at Wild Horse Winery
combining their diverse experience,
talents and flair for experimentation to
continue a nearly three-decade tradition of
excellence in Templeton. Accompanying
the winerys famous Pinot Noirs, are their
Chardonnays, Merlots and Cabernet
Sauvignons.
Wild Horse Winery thrives on variety.
Historically, they have utilized a cross-section of 30 grape vari-
eties and 40 Central Coast vineyards across 16 appellations,
enabling a well-stocked affair of both new and seasoned vintages.
With so many to choose from and a slew in the library, onewonders if a Wild Horse E-ticket would be the ideal way to
sample all of them. To keep things practical, the tasting room
divvies up its portfolio into four main categories: Wild Horse
Wines, Cheval Sauvage (a reserve wine), Unbridled Wines and
Winery Exclusives.
There are four core wines distributed nationally. This includes a
Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay. In
limited distribution is the Viognier. In even smaller distribution is
Unbridled Chardonnay (Bien Nacido Vineyard) and Unbridled
Pinot Noir (Santa Barbara County) affectionately named Cheval
Sauvage (Wild Horse), is a smooth op
ator with a fragrant, woodsy aroma. In
mouth, layers of cherries and spices gr
the palate along with traces of earth
vanilla. The Cheval is distributed on a v
limited basis to restaurants.
Among the most popular in t
Winery Exclusives line-up is their wi
popular Blaufrankisch wine. Vis
Center Manager Leslie Churchill says
unique heirloom varietal is our top se
each month. It has soft tannins w
luscious, spicy fruit. Blaufrankisch i
great summer red or everyday kind of wine.
Also in the Exclusives collection are Unbridled Zinfandel (P
Robles), Malvasia Bianca (an Italian white with fruit and citrus
2008 Grenache Blanc (a fragrant, white grape), Verdelho (estgrown with reminders of red grapefruit and pears) and Negr
(unapologetically deep, bold and sassy). All five wines are o
attainable directly from the winery or through the wine club.
As one can see, its a great time to visit the tasting room to ch
out some of the newer and exciting wines while savoring the es
lished favorites that make Wild Horse Winery a household nam
Wild Horse Winery is located at 1437 Wild Horse Winery Co
in Templeton, just five minutes from town. The tasting room
open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (805) 788-6310. V
www.WildHorseWinery.com.
WILD HORSE WINERY
~ FALL EVENTS ~
OCTOBER 15-17Pumpkin and Pinot Harvest Fest Weekend
Enjoy barrel samples and specials all weekend.
Friday: Back by popular demand is PumpkinTurkey Chilialong with Pumpkin Pie and five Pinot Noirs
Saturday: Pumpkin Empanadas, Pumpkin Gnocchi, live music 12-3 pm
Sunday: Fresh crepes from Le Ciel
NOVEMBER 6Special Wine Club Pick-Up Party
Release of the 2007 Cheval Sauvage (Wild Horse), the winerys
best of the bestPinot Noir. Enjoy live music, great food and
Wild Horse wines. Open only to wine club members and their guests.
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Join the Wineries of Highway 46 East for a weekend of fun as they
host its first Halloween Poker Run to benefit Hospice of San Luis
Obispo County. Belly up to the bar, donate $5 for your poker game
board and then have fun pulling a card from each winery you visit.
Enjoy complimentary wine tasting at each 46 East participating
winery. Visit five wineries to make a hand, or visit all 10 wineries over
the weekend and double your chances to win!
Prizes include:
1st Prize Mixed case of wine, a night at the Holiday Inn Express
in Paso Robles, and a picnic tour on the Grapeline.
2nd Prize Mixed case of wine and a night at La Quinta Inn &Suites, Paso Robles.
3rd Prize 2 nights at the Wine Country RV Resort
Wear a costume and get a discount on wine purchases at all winery
locations!
Pick up your game board at Holiday Inn Express, Wine Country
RV Resort, La Quinta Inn & Suites or any member of the Wineries of
Highway 46 East.
Members of the Wineries of Highway 46 East include Bianchi,
Chumeia, Eberle, EOS, Firestone, LeVigne at Sylvester, Mitchella,
Meridian, Tobin James and Vina Robles.
Wineries of Highway 46 East
Halloween Poker Run, Oct. 29-31
Proceeds Benefit Children of San Luis Obispo County
Come if you dare and venture through Eberle Winerys Haunted Caves! Decorated and lit by
a team of professionals, the 16,000-square-feet of underground caves turn into one of the spook-
iest tickets in town. Brave souls 10 and older are recommended for this Halloween fun, but
there will be plenty of games for the little ones above ground as well. The Haunted Caves willbe open from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, October 29th and 30th.
A $5 donation goes directly to childrens charities in San Luis Obispo County, which work on
behalf of local foster
youth by offering
programs and support.
(Parents, the Tasting
Room will be open for
complimentary wine
tasting as well! Just ask
for the Ca-BOO-nay!)
Eberle Winery
is located at 3810
Highway 46 East in Paso
Robles, 3.5 miles east of
Highway 101.
Call (805) 238-960 or visit www.eberlewinery.com.
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Just after summer vacation and before the hectic holiday
season, some places in California still have reason to celebrate a
very special time of year: Harvest. In San Luis Obispo which lies
halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles and is the hub city
for the states fastest growing, most highly sought-after winecountry harvest is one-of-a-kind Bacchanalian holiday not to be
missed.
Beginning in September with California Wine Month and
stretching into November, the roughly three-month-long harvest
season is the most exciting season of the winemaking year and an
ideal time to take part in wine and barrel tasting, winemaker
dinners, blending seminars, grape stomps and other exciting
events in San Luis Obispo Countys world class wine country.
San Luis Obispos centrally located downtown hotels
including B&Bs, larger chain hotels and economy lodges
provide the perfect jumping-off point to all of the areas
surrounding harvest wine attractions. Just minutes from localvineyards where plump, juicy grapes hang heavily from the vines,
visitors can also easily experience harvest treats like picking
apples at nearby orchards or strolling the downtown farmers
market where the heady scents of kettle corn and freshly baked
pies fill the air. And since a harvest moon brightens warm
evenings