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Paso Robles
The Winery Partners of the PAC is a group of ten Paso Robles and Templeton wineries who have joined forces to provide major financial support for the Performing Arts Center, San Luis Obispo. Their generosity and commitment to the community keeps The Performing Arts Center thriving making it possible for 100,000 children and adults to enjoy the arts each year.
Click on the image for the wine trail map and plan your visit to these community-minded wineries.
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Winter & Spring 2010
January
Monarch Butterfly Tours
Monarch butterfly tours at the Monarch Butterfly Grove, located on Highway 1 just south of the North Pismo State Beach Campground. Free admission.
January 14-17: Central Coast Americana Festival
Celebrate the American heritage of music, food and art at the 2nd annual Central Coast Americana Festival (formerly known as the Folk Festival). Five premiere restaurants will be serving American-inspired menus, and the warmth of down-home American folk, bluegrass, jazz and country swing music. Every day will feature a diverse offering of musical events that will come alive during the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend. Visit www.sloamericanafestival.com
January 2, 9, 16, 23 &, 30: Shell Beach Farmers Market
9am – 1pm at Dinosaur Caves Park.
February 6, 13, 20 & 27: Shell Beach Farmers' Market
9am – 1pm at Dinosaur Caves Park.
Monarch Butterfly Tours
Monarch butterfly tours at the Monarch Butterfly Grove, located on Highway 1 just south of the North Pismo State Beach Campground. Free admission.
March 6, 13, 20, 27: Shell Beach Farmers' Market
9am – 1pm at Dinosaur Caves Park.
March 19-21: KiteXPO
The KiteXPO kite boarding event is the ultimate opportunity to get the leading-edge information from industry experts about new technologies and techniques. This is the largest kite-boarding event in California and in the country. Registration is FREE!
March 28: Concerts In the Park
The City of Pismo Beach Parks and Recreation Department presents spring concerts at the Dinosaur Caves Park on three Sundays: March 28, April 11 and May 9, all from 1-4 p.m.
April 3, 10,17, & 24: Shell Beach Farmers' Market
9am – 1pm at Dinosaur Caves Park.
April 3: Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3, 2010, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Dinosaur Caves Park in Shell Beach. The FREE Easter Eggstravaganza will include games, bounce houses, face painting, a balloon artist & much more! For more information visit www.pismobeach.org
April 11: Concerts in the Park
The City of Pismo Beach Parks and Recreation Department presents spring concerts at the Dinosaur Caves Park on Sunday April 11 and May 9, from 1-4 p.m.
April 25: Taste of Pismo
Pismo Beach restaurants and local wineries will be showcasing their offerings at The Taste of Pismo. The event will be held under a larger tent at Dinosaur Caves Park. Tickets: $50 each and include a commemorative wine glass. For more information, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 800-443-7778.
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Your Guide to Malibu Area Wineries
818.251.0393
The spectacular landscape of rural Malibu is a treasure which few visitors ever get to see and explore. Our local guide will show you the real Malibu mountains, a world away from crowds & tourist attractions... high up winding coastal byways and backroads. Let us be your guide and show you many of the private vineyards, hosted by the winemaker or grower. Then sample the vintages of Rosenthal, Semler, Cielo and others, followed by a gourmet picnic lunch at a beautiful mountain retreat. For more information call 818.251.0393 or email to - laforza1@sbcglobal.net
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Wine Events for Santa Clara
Check out these events by clicking on the text. If you attend an event be sure to mention that you heard about on California Winery Advisor.com
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Santa Maria Valley Wineries
With terrific festivals and beautiful year-round weather, the Santa Maria Valley offers a bounty of merriment for people of all ages. Take time to relax and enjoy the scenic beauty of our rolling hills, attractions and special events. From fun family outings to romantic getaways, the Santa Maria Valley is the escape you’ve been looking for. For more information on our calendar of events visit Santa Maria Valley Wine Country.
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800-990-8494
You don't need to spend a lot of money to take one. Grab a sedan by yourself or invite a friend or two and leave the driving to us! You'll be able to sample the fine wines without worrying about getting a little too "tipsy" and being detoured. Or tour in a limo for an intimate and more sophisticated way to tour the Temecula wineries.
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Six Sigma Ranch & Winery Call for Reservations
707.994.4068
Reserve the Pinzagauer Tour for a unforgettable trip through the Six Sigma Ranch in Lake County. The Pinzagauer Tour takes you deep into the ranch property to experience it's rugged diversity with a special tour of Six Sigma's high elevation, Christian's Diamond Mine Vineyard. The Pinzagauer is a 4 wheel drive Swiss Army troop carrier that makes the tour an adventure. Great wine tasting included at the Six Sigma Ranch tasting room.
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San Luis Obispo, March 12 - 21, 2010
Join the San Luis Obispo Film Festival Hollywood & Vines series, proudly showcasing some of the finest wineries in the county. Once again, we will be offering three different special film events, highlighting a variety of excellent wines and local cuisine, in three unusual venues in different parts of the county.
A limited number of tickets will be available online and at the SLOIFF Headquarters.
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Fiddlestix Vineyard at Mile Marker 7.28 on Santa Rosa Road in Lompoc Saturday, June 19th, 2010
(800) 251-1225
On Saturday, June 19th, 2010 taste wine from 14 wineries in the iconic barn in Fiddlestix Vineyard. Enjoy wine country cuisine from Hitching Post II crew and the return of live and lively fiddlin' music. A silent auction will benefit the Santa Ynez Valley-based People Helping People.
The roster of attending wineries includes Ancien, Anglim, Bonaccorsi, Dragonette, Hitching Post, Fiddlehead, Pali, Paul Lato, Prodigal, RN Estate, Rusack, Summerland, Vogelzang and Wedell.
Tickets are $72.80 (remember the mile marker!) in advance, and will be $85 at the door. This event always sells out, so reserve your place early. Ticket price includes a Riedel logo glass and may be purchased on the Fiddlehead Cellars website at www.fiddleheadcellars.com/events or by calling (800) 251-1225. Email inquires should be directed to rsvp@fiddleheadcellars.com.
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April 30 - May 2, 2010 San Luis Obispo
The annual Roll Out the Barrels event is sponsored by the SLO Vintners Association, and many of the two dozen plus wineries will have special events during the weekend. For more information, visit www.slowine.com.
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877.304.0412
Our personalized, private, affordable Temecula wine tours are a unique experience. Our friendly, attentive drivers focus on making your day an enjoyable one. You can create your own wine tour, or your driver can show you information on all of the wineries in wine country.
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800.266.8888
As America's leading wine club, we conveniently deliver to you or your gift recipient's doorstep two outstanding wines each month from California's small, family-owned ultra-premium vineyards. The wines produced by these wineries are among the best in the world.
The wines we feature in each of our five wine clubs have earned top medals at the major wine competitions or have been highly rated by a national wine publication. There are no wine club sign up fees, no monthly dues, no minimum obligation. You may cancel at any time for any reason.
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March 6 & 7, 2010 Temecula
Join the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association as we open our member wineries' cellar doors for our 19th annual winter barrel tasting event, the World of Wine, on March 6 and 7, 2010. Temecula Valley wine country wineries will offer tank and barrel tastings of future vintages - as well as finished, bottled wine tastings - paired perfectly with complementing food samplings. The event offers an opportunity for guests to visit each of our 27 member wineries over the course of the two-day event, which takes place from 10am to 4:30pm each day. 800 801-9463
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February 13, 2010
(707) 279-0563
The decadent and delicious Wine & Chocolate Festival, an
annual fundraising event for the Lake Family Resource Center, will be
held at Mt. Konocti Growers on Saturday, February 13, 2010, from noon to
4:00 p.m.
Everything from pear champagne to award-winning Syrah and Port will be
masterfully paired with luscious chocolates by certified sommelier
Stephanie Green, owner of Focused on Wine in Kelseyville. Green also
will lead workshops on wine sensory and pairing food with wines, which
will be held during the festival.
Event-goers will have the opportunity to stroll through the
winery-themed venue while tasting wines from more than 30 area wineries,
nibble on delicious chocolates, taste locally produced olive oils, bid
on items in the silent auction, and purchase a Wine Country Lunch and
wines at the event. An antique car show will provide auto enthusiasts
and admirers an opportunity to see vintage cars and trucks up close
while enjoying the event, weather permitting.
Proceeds from the Wine & Chocolate Festival benefit the programs and
services of the Lake Family Resource Center. For more information, call
(707) 279-0563 or (888) 775-8336.
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800 584-8162
We offer individuals and intimate groups a number of options for experiencing the Temecula Valley. Our DAILY NARRATED WINE COUNTRY TOUR provides round-trip service from many Anaheim, San Diego and Temecula lodging establishments for individuals, with a typical maximum of 15 participants onboard. For a personalized visit in a vehicle reserved exclusively for you and your associates, our PRIVATE ACTIVITIES by limousine will be of interest.
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Lake County, California
707.263.2580
Lots going on in Lake County Wine Country
Historic Family Ranch Day Trip, Clearlake Oaks
April through October, by reservation only
Guests’ journey begins with a 90-minute narrated mule-drawn wagon ride that meanders through a valley rich with history and wildlife. The
ride ends with an authentic chuckwagon barbecue, complete with Dutch oven cobbler and complimentary Lake County wine. Spectacular wildflowers are the highlight during April. Eleven Roses Ranch. (707) 998-4471,
www.elevenrosesranch.com
Tuscan Village Music & Art Series, Lower Lake
Fridays, year round
Live music every Friday evening by area performers. Great food, wine
tasting, and arts and crafts. Outdoors in the orchard during nice
weather; inside during other seasons. Presented by 2Goombas Deli and
Terrill Cellars. $5 suggested donation. Tuscan Village, Main Street.
(707) 994-3354, www.terrillcellars.com
Meet the Winemaker Series, Upper Lake
First Saturday of each month
The Blue Wing Saloon & Café hosts the owner and/or winemaker of one of
the great Lake County wineries whose vintages are featured on the wine
list on the first Saturday of each month. Special menu items for that
day are carefully paired with the featured wines. Blue Wing Saloon &
Café, 9520 Main Street. (707) 275-2233, www.bluewingsaloon.com
Meet the Winemaker/Artist, Upper Lake
First Friday and Saturday of each month
On the first Friday and Saturday of the month, the Lake County Wine
Studio (LCWS) showcases a local winery as the featured tasting for the
evening. Local artists - photography, painting, and more - also will be
featured. Friday 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
LCWS, 9505 Main Street. (707) 275-8030.
First Friday Fling, Lakeport
First Friday of each month
A reception spotlighting artists currently showing in the Main Street
Gallery; student gallery open. Music, hors d’oeuvres, and wine
featuring a different Lake County winery each month, is offered.
Sponsored by the Lake County Arts Council. 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Main
Street Gallery, 325 N. Main Street. Free. 707-263-6658,
www.lakecountyartscouncil.com
Fondue Friday, Upper Lake
Second, third, fourth, and fifth Friday of each month
On the second, third, fourth, and fifth Friday of the month, the Lake
County Wine Studio (LCWS) will offer a selection of fondue pots by
24-hour advance reservation, along with different Lake County wines.
LCWS pours wines from more than two dozen Lake County wineries with a
rotating tasting menu of eight to 10 wines each week, with more than 40
wines available for purchase by the bottle. LCWS, 9505 Main Street.
(707) 275-8030.
Specialty Tasting & Tidbits, Kelseyville
First Thursday of the month, May through August
On the first Thursday of each month, Stephanie Cruz-Green, sommelier
and owner of Focused on Wine, will offer a specialty wine tasting served
with tasty tidbits and wine education pointers. $10 in advance, $12 at
the door. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Focused on Wine, 3940 Main Street.
(707) 279-2112, www.focusedonwine.com
Kelseyville Certified Farmers’ Market, Kelseyville
Saturday and Tuesday, May through October
Local farmers offer their finest, freshest produce, eggs, baked goods,
olive oils, cheese, arts and crafts, and handmade soaps. Live music.
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Tasting room opens with the market. Steele
Wines, 4350 Thomas Drive. (707) 263-4211,
www.lakecountyfarmersfinest.org
Tulip Hill Winery Concert in the Garden Series, Nice
Select Saturdays, May through September
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy music in the garden May 15,
June 12, July 3, August 14, and September 11. Doors open at 3:00 p.m.;
music 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Includes wine tasting with food pairing
with admission. Wine also available for purchase by the glass or bottle.
Tulip Hill Winery, 4900 Bartlett Springs Road. (707) 274-9373,
www.tuliphillwinery.com
Concert in the Vineyard Series, Kelseyville
Select Saturdays, May through September
The Moore Family Winery hosts a family-friendly concert in the vineyard
series on Saturdays in the summer. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.; concert
begins at 6:00 p.m. Bring a blanket or a low-back lounge chair. Wine,
food, and soft drinks available for purchase. $10 per person. Moore
Family Winery, 11990 Bottle Rock Road. (707) 738-0507,
www.moorefamilywinery.com
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San Luis Obispo
Grapevine Radio brings you interviews with wine makers, chefs, event coordinators... the people who help make up the fastest growing, most exciting, and diverse wine region in California. Hear it Saturdays Noon to 1PM, on 920 KVEC in San Luis Obispo.
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Santa Barbara Local Wine Events.com
Check out these wine events in Santa Barbara County If you attend be sure to mention you saw it at California Winery Advisor.com
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Temecula LocalWineEvents.com
Check out these wine events in Temecula. Click on the text for more information. If you attend the event be sure to mention that you saw it on California Winery Advisor.com
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Check out these wine events along the Central Coast. Click on the text for more information. If you attend the event be sure to mention that you saw it on California Winery Advisor.com
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