NEW RELEASEThe California Directory of Fine Wineries: Central Coast: Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles
by K. Reka Badger (Author), Cheryl Crabtree (Author), Robert Holmes (Photographer) » Learn more or order this book from Amazon
Wine Country Tours and Travel Options
The Wine Wrangler Offering wine tasting tours by train, helicopter, hot air balloon and traditional bus tours from Paso Robles and Edna Valley. (805) 238-5700
Ag Venture Tours and Consulting
Monterey area based tours to learn about winemaking, grape growing and local agricultural practices.
Breakaway Tours
Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles. "In the Dirt" educational wine tours from soils, trellis systems, root stock and more.
Dunning Vineyards
This 2 hour program provides a rare opportunity to see behind the scenes of a working winery and vineyard while experience a "Hands on" educational tour. Paso Robles.
Sustainable Vine Wine Tours
Santa Barbara County. Tour environmentally responsibility wineries that preserve the land by practicing organic and biodynamic growing techniques.
Wine Edventures
Viticulture tours with knowledgable tour guides in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Zoller Wine Styling
Offers a unique opportunity to anyone interested in creating their own custom wine. Paso Robles
First Crush
Offering a close up and personal 3 day winemaking experience.
JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery
Open daily and most major holidays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
11680 Chimney Rock Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-6932
Le Cuvier
Friday, Saturday & Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
9750 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-5706
Laetitia Vineyard and Winery
453 Laetitia Vineyard Dr., Arroyo Grande. Call for hours.
(805) 474-7651
Minassian-Young Vineyards
Thursday - Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm
4045 Peachy Canyon Rd. Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 238-7571
Nadeau Family Vintners
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Also open most holidays. 3860 Peachy Canyon Rd., Paso Robles, CA 93446
Phone: (805) 239-3574
January 13-16 • Far Out Wineries Passport Weekend 2012 ::The 17 Far Out Wineries of Paso Robles Are Raising Funds for
The Wellness Community – California Central Coast to provide hope,
education, and support for cancer patients and their families. »more info March 16-18 • Zinfandel Festival ::pasowine.com May 18-29 • 30th Annual Wine Festival ::The Paso Robles Wine Festival celebrates wine country by bringing nearly 80 wineries to the Downtown City Park. pasowine.com Fall TBA • Crave - A Paso Robles Wine Experience :: Satisfy your craving at this unique wine tasting experience in San Luis Obispo. Music, food pairings and plenty of Paso Robles Wine. 7:30-10:00pm. San Luis Obispo Vets Hall. »more info.
2011
January 14-17 • Martin Luther King Jr. Day Weekend :: The 17 Far Out Wineries of Paso Robles are raising funds for The Wellness Community of the Central Coast to provide hope, education, and support for cancer patients and their families. You can help and at the same time- taste your way through the Far Out Wineries of Paso Robles. Over the last two years we have raised close to $50,000 for The Wellness Community! www.faroutwineries.com
March TBA • Annual Zinfandel Weekend :: California Mid-State Fairgrounds. pasowine.com or call (805) 239-8463 19 • Zinfandel Summit '11 :: Join the 17 Far Out Wineries on a unique "Walkabout Zin Tasting" in the caves at JUSTIN Winery. You'll have the opportunity to meet the "Makers," attend breakout seminars while enjoying appetizers and more! RSVP: Judy at (805) 237-0138
April 17 • Vintner's Festival ::Wine and food festival at River Park in Lompoc. (805) 688-0881
May 3rd Weekend • Paso Robles Wine Festival :: Wine Festival is always held the third weekend in May and offers guests the opportunity to taste Paso Robles wine in the charming Downtown City Park. The delicious wine of Paso Robles is complemented by local epicurean delights, featured throughout the weekend. »more info.
June 3 • Edna Valley Vineyard- Summer Nights :: Enjoy the summer evening here at Edna Valley Vineyard. Enjoy the live Music performed by the Barflys. www.ednavalleyvineyard.com 4• The Literacy Council Presents Wine, Wit, & Words :: Join The Literacy Council for San Luis Obispo County in a friendly fund-raising competition at our Grown-Up Spelling Bee. Share lots of laughs, taste wines poured by local wineries including Tablas Creek and Talley Vineryards & enjoy savory/sweet treats provided by several fine food establishments. www.sloliteracy.org/ 25 • Atascadero Wine Festival ::Atascadero Lake Park/Zoo. 4-8 p.m. www.atascaderowinefestival.org 26 • 8th Annual Taste of the Central Coast ::This elegant afternoon event will take place at the Flag Is Up Farms in Solvang, California. Tickets are $75 per guest and can be purchased by calling the Family Care Network at (805) 781-3535 or online.
The Taste of the Central Coast was established as a fine food and wine tasting event, showcasing local talent while raising funds to support the over 1,300 foster and high-needs children and families served annually by the Family Care Network. The event features top savory and pastry chefs, world class wineries and live music, in addition to a silent and live auction. Tickets are $75 per/person, and can be purchased by visiting www.fcni.org or by calling the Family Care Network.
July 7-10 • Central Coast Wine Classic :: July 9: Barrel Tasting, Hearst Castle Patron dinner; July 10th: Cycling Classic through SLO wine country; July 12th: Silent Auction; July 13th: Symposiums. 805-544-1285. www.centralcoastwineclassic.org 9 • Concert in the Vineyard: Chamisal Vineyards & Still Time :: A portion of each ticket sold will go directly to the SLO County Food Bank. www.chamisalvineyards.com 23 • SUNDOWN BBQ :: Hearst Ranch Dairy Barn. Polish up your cowboy boots, grab your Stetson & your dance partner! Come meet new friends at the Hearst Ranch Dairy Barn!
Enjoy Hearst Ranch Beef & Hearst Ranch Wines.
Live Music by Paul Brown and the Bangin’ 58’s * Dancing * Western BBQ Fun! $200 Members $250 Non-Members. Call 805.927.2138 or friends@friendsofhearstcastle.org 29 • Movie Night at Edna Valley Vineyard "Under the Stars"::All admission fee benefit a local non profit organization. Bring you low lawn chair, blanket and a picnic -No outside beverages. Popcorn is included. $10. www.ednavalleyvineyard.com
August 6 • Winemaker's Cookoff :: Paso Robles. Over the past 12 years, the Winemakers' Cookoff has raised more than $350,000 for local youth scholarships. In 2010, the Rotary's Foundation awarded $30,000 in high-school senior scholarships. Your support will ensure that the Rotary Club and the Cookoffs' dedication to higher education. www.winemakerscookoff.com/ 20 • 8th Annual Paso Robles Olive Festival :: 10 am - 5 pm in
Downtown Paso Robles City Park. Bring the family for a day of Olive Inspired Fun! Free Olive Oil and Olive product sampling with producers from all over California. Serving great food, Wine & Beer Tasting. www.pasoroblesolivefestival.com/
26 • Movie Night at Edna Valley Vineyard "Under the Stars"::All admission fee benefit a local non profit organization. Bring you low lawn chair, blanket and a picnic -No outside beverages. Popcorn is included. $10. www.ednavalleyvineyard.com
September 18 • 8th Annual Taste of the Central Coast :: Join the Family Care Network for a fine food and wine tasting event paired with a live and silent auction benefitting foster and high-needs children and families on the Central Coast! This relaxing and elegant afternoon event will be held at the Cypress Ridge Pavilion in Arroyo Grande on Sunday, September 18th from 3:00pm to 6:30pm, and will showcase nearly forty local restaurants, dessert establishments, world-class wineries, breweries and live music. We will also be honoring Rabobank with the 2011 Circle of Serving award for its outstanding commitment to local youth the Family Care Network serves. Please join us as the 8th annual Taste of the Central Coast promises to be the best event of its kind this year! Tickets are $75 per/person, and can be purchased by visiting www.tasteofthecentralcoast.com or by calling the Family Care Network at (805) 781-3535. 29-10/2 • Savor the Central Coast 2011 :: Event to feature 200 wineries, celebrity chefs, adventure and culinary tours, star-studded events, and Sunset’s Western Wine Awards Gala. www.savorcentralcoast.com/
October 9/29-10/2 • Savor the Central Coast 2011 :: Santa Margaarita Ranch.
Sunset's Savor the Central Coast event will celebrate the beauty and bounty of this unspoiled and largely unexplored part of the Golden State in an incredible four-day experience. Savor the Central Coast will showcase the talents of area winemakers, chefs and many artisan food producers. Sunsets' expert editors as well as celebrity chefs will guide attendees through unique culinary tours, one-of-a-kind winemaker dinners, historic excursions and amazing culinary showcases. Main Event: Santa Margarita Ranch, September 29-October 2, 2011 10am-5pm Contact Molly at mollym@sanluisobispocounty.com. www.savorcentralcoast.com/ 21-23 • Harvest Wine Weekend :: Join us for a Harvest of Tantalizing Treats! Enjoy artisan chocolates perfectly paired with Chuck's fruit driven wines. Library wines and barrel samples, too. Wine and chocolate flights include a logo wine glass. Sample at your leisure Friday - Sunday 10am to 5pm. Visit our site www.HarmonyCellars.com for more information.
November 4-6 • Harvest Celebration Weekend ::San Luis Obispo Vintners Association announces their 21st Annual Rockin’ Harvest Celebration, November 4th – 6th. The Grand Tasting and Auction will take place on Saturday, November 5th from noon – 3 at the beautiful Avila Beach Golf Resort. Over 60 wineries and restaurants from the San Luis Obispo region are featured in the scenic seaside setting of the Avila Beach Golf Resort.
23 • SUNDOWN BBQ :: Hearst Ranch Dairy Barn. 
