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Forty wineries are scheduled to pour at wine in the pines 2009.

Some of the wineries joining us for the first time this year are...

Adelaida Cellars (www.adelaidacellars.com)

Adelaida's wines begin at the roots, pushing through the rocky limestone soils on the west side of Paso Robles on California's Central Coast. The winery, which originated in 1981, is located 14 miles east of the Pacific Ocean at an elevation of 1,800 feet in the Santa Lucia mountain chain. The winery is a vineyard driven operation that considers itself a foremost proponent of the potential of west side Paso Robles. Adelaida's wild and rugged mountainside vineyards are loaded with limestone and calcareous shale. According to winemaker Terry Culton, "these characteristics cause the vines to strengthen. This results in added stress on the vines, which lowers the yields but produces more intensely flavored fruit". In keeping with the winery's sustainable philosophy, the vineyards are not tilled, encouraging native grasses, wild sage and rosemary to flourish between the rows. Adelaida produces from its own Estate vineyards and a select group of contracted vineyards on the west side of Paso Robles. Amongst its holdings are the two principal estate properties, Viking Vineyard and HMR Vineyard. The mighty Viking Vineyard was planted in 1992 and is now producing great Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The historic HMR Vineyard was pioneered by Dr. Stanley Hoffman in the early 60s. Devoted care and substantial investment have returned these 40+ year old vineyards to their former glory. Intense, high quality wines are convincing first-time tasters and experts alike.

Autry Cellars (www.autrycellars.com)

Proud to be one of the tiniest wineries on the Central Coast of California where handcrafted high quality is what it's about. Artisan Winemaker, Steve Autry, begins with carefully selected Edna Valley and Paso Robles grapes. Using art, science, patience, and determination, he creates wine masterpieces year after year. Enjoy!

Core Wines (www.corewine.com)

Core wine company is a family run winery located in Santa Maria Ca. Their primary vineyard is the Alta Mesa vineyard, located in Eastern Santa Barbara county in Cuyama Valley. They also get their fruit from Laetitia, Camp 4, Rodney's and French Camp, all located in the Santa Barba area. Dave Corey left Kendall Jackson in 1999 and started his own viticulture consulting business serving clients like Laetitia, Barnwood, Beckman, Melville, Gainey, Zaca Mesa, Sea Smoke, Au Bon Climat, Fiddlestix to name a few. He now focuses his full time on winemaking for Core with the help of his wife Becky who wins “Employee of the Month” every month.

Eberle Winery & Vineyard (www.eberlewines.com)

In 1973, Gary Eberle began his career in the wine industry by heading his family’s Estrella River Winery (currently Meridian Vineyards in Paso Robles) and produced 500,000 cases a year at its facility. Eberle’s pioneering spirit didn’t stop there. In 1980, Gary co-founded the Paso Robles Appellation and in 1983, Gary opened the doors to his own Eberly Winery with the premiere of Eberle’s 1979 Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Eberle handcrafts 25,000 cases of wine each year from surrounding Estate vineyards and, after more than 25 years since the release of the Eberle label, the winery consistently remains one of the highest award-winning wineries in the United States.

Hug Cellars (www.hugcellars.com)

Augie and Raquel Hug established Hug Cellars in 1994, following a successful run as proprietors of the Central Coast Wine Room in Harmony, California. Their first vintage, made under the thoughtful guidance of their friend John Alban (Alban Vineyards), yielded 87 cases of Edna Valley-designated Syrah. In the year 2000, they decided to make a full-time commitment to Hug Cellars and to their future as proprietors of a small, family-owned winery. Since that time, they have devoted themselves entirely to this soulful endeavor.

Lion’s Peak (www.lionspeakwine.com)

One of the oldest vineyards in the Central Coast, is set in the very heart of the Historic San Miguel Region. The estate is just a few miles from the Mission San Miguel Archangel which was founded in the 16th century by Franciscan Padres. The Vineyards hillside terrain rises 1200 feet above sea level, and the outstanding soils and ideal climate have come together to create a history of the production of prestigious award-winning wines. Visit their website and read about their award winning wines.

Midlife Crisis Winery (www.midlifecrisiswinery.com)

Midlife Crisis Winery is a small winery in Paso Robles, California. The winery is the answer to the owners’ ongoing midlife crisis and their crazy dream to start a winery while keeping their day jobs. They make an eclectic mix of Rhone, Bordeaux and Italian varietals as well as Paso’ signature wine, Zinfandel, and not one – but two – fun sparkling wines. Explore their website to find out what they have to offer.

Sans Liege Winery formerly “Opine” (www.sansliege.com)

A native of urban Los Angeles, Schalchlin discovered the beauty of the Central Coast fourteen years ago and quickly became fascinated with wine and craft winemaking in particular. Working with exclusively Rhone varietals, Schalchlin produces tiny amounts of two whites, a Viognier blend and a Marsanne, both from grapes from Paso Robles, as well as three reds from primarily Grenache and Syrah, from Paso Robles and Santa Barbara County. Schalchlin carefully chooses the right vineyards for his expressive, handcrafted wines just as he thoughtfully chooses the beautiful wood engraved art that adorns his labels and gives his wines a distinct look to match their fine quality. Curt Schalchlin and his new Sans Liege wines clearly deserve a place at the table.

Riverbench Winery (www.riverbenchwinery.com)

Riverbench Vineyard was established in 1973, when its first Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes were planted on the property. For years since then, some of the most renowned wineries in Santa Barbara County have purchased their fruit for their own wines. Over time Riverbench has become a prominent name for high quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the Santa Maria Valley. In 2004, a group of local families purchased the property. Wine drinkers themselves, the owners quickly became enamored with the wine industry and decided to start producing their own wine label using small quantities of their exceptional fruit. Riverbench Winery was born. The first vintage included both Estate and Reserve versions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Since then, their portfolio has increased to include new interpretations of these noble varietals. All Riverbench wines are made in limited quantities, and many are available exclusively through their tasting room on Foxen Canyon Drive.

Summerland Wine (www.summerlandwine.com)

Nebil “Bilo” Zarif founded Summerland Winery in 2002 with the intention of producing a diverse range of premium wines focusing on the expressive vineyard sources spanning from Santa Barbara to Monterey with an emphasis on small lot, vineyard designated Pinot Noir production.Mr. Zarif is well known for founding Barnwood Vineyards in Santa Barbara and later incorporating it with Laetitia Winery in Arroyo Grande (the former French sparkling wine house known as Maison Deutz). His experience with Central Coast vineyards dates back to 1993 with the purchase of three hundred acres of land in the Cuyama Valley. The Summerland Winery Boutique opened their doors in its namesake seaside town of Summerland, California in January 2004.

Some of the wineries who have poured at Wine in the Pines in the past are listed below. Many of them will be joining us again this year.

Addamo Estate Winery (www.addamovineyards.com)

The Addamo family originated in Sicily where they produced wine for personal use for generations. David Addamo, proprietor and grandson, moved his family to the Central Coast in 2000, planted a vineyard on 120 acres, and now produces eight varietals. Their tasting room in Orcutt, California, has been voted "best" in the Valley. Their grapes are balanced at the soil level, and hand-harvested to guarantee unsurpassed quality. The Addamo family uses the finest French Oak barrels for aging to ensure flavor complexity, and balance.

Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards (www.almarosawinery.com)

Founders of Sanford & Benedict Vineyard (1971) and Sanford Winery (1981), Thekla and Richard Sanford are proud to present wines from their new winery, Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards. With a commitment to sustainable farming and green business practices, and over 100 acres of certified organic estate vineyards, Alma Rosa offers Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Noir-Vin Gris (dry rosé). Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards is located in the Santa Rita Hills Appellation.

Anglim Winery (www.anglimwinery.com)

Anglim Winery is a small, family-owned label focused on producing vineyard-designate Rhone varietals with grapes from some of the finest growers in California. They realize that stellar wines begin in the vineyard, so they are passionate about sourcing the finest fruit for Anglim wines. Their limited case production of 3,000 to 4,000 cases a year allows Anglim to handcraft their wines in small lots with a combination of tradition and innovation. Anglim uses 100 percent French oak, but manage the new oak percentages to create wines with a balanced style, and enough character to be cellared but enough elegance to be enjoyed now.

Arroyo Robles (www.arroyorobles.com)

The Shore Family started making wine in 1998, sharing equipment with three other wineries in a converted apple barn in See Canyon above Avila Beach. Since then we’ve shared winemaking facilities in San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria and now Paso Robles. In March 2006 they opened their tasting room on the park in downtown Paso Robles. Drop by and try some of their award winning wines including their Viognier and Cabernet Sauvignon (gold medal winners at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition).

Barrel 27 Wines (barrel27.com)

Barrel 27 was born to the words "Each bottle of this wine represents a dream realized by two friends". And so it is. Mac Myers and Russell From have their own, independent labels as well, Mac's McPrice Myers Wine Company, and Russell's Herman Story Wines. Both wineries are committed to producing Rhone varietal wines, focusing on Syrah, Grenache, Viognier and Roussanne. On March 1st, 2007, Barrel 27 released its first Pinot Noir! Sourced from a single vineyard in the Santa Rita Hills, Mac and Russell crafted a classic SRH Pinot, dark, dense and powerful which still maintains its elegance and finesse. On the same day, Barrel 27 released its first reserve Syrah, the "Head Honcho"! A selection of a few of the very best barrels from Barrel 27's Central Coast Syrah with some small syrah lots from McPrice Myers Wine Co and Herman Story Wines blended together.

Brucher Winery (www.brucherwinery.com)

If you live in Pine Mountain Club you have probably enjoyed Peter Brucher's wines. Peter has a simple philosophy - obtain the best possible fruit and let it determine the production techniques to enhance the natural flavors and quality. You can enjoy Peter's Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Savignon at many fine restaurants on the Central Coast.

Buttonwood Farm Winery (www.buttonwoodwinery.com)

Buttonwood Farm Winery is set amidst the splendor of Santa Barbara County's Santa Ynez Valley. The 39-acre vineyard stretches across a sun-drenched mesa on the eastern portion of their 106-acre property. They started planting in 1983 and now have 33,000 vines. Buttonwood's varietal mix of sauvignon blanc, semillon, marsanne, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, and syrah reflects the preferences of owners Betty Williams and her son-in-law, Bret Davenport, for Bordeaux and Rhone style wines that grow perfectly in their warm, eastern Santa Ynez Valley location. The winery was completed in time for the crush of 1989 and they now produce 8,000 cases of wine a year and have a great time doing it.

Byron Winery & Vineyard (www.byronwines.com)

The winery was founded in 1984 by winemaker Ken Brown. Byron is nationally recognized for its high quality Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Byron's growing regions produce excellent Chardonnay that is vibrant, bright and aromatic, with a complex fragrance and a luscious creaminess. The long growing season in the Santa Maria Valley allows Pinot Noir grapes to develop slowly and to their fullest producing undertones of cherry and plum. In March 2001, Jonathan Nagy joined Byron as assistant winemaker. A few years later, he became Byron’s head winemaker. Describing Santa Maria Valley as one of California's top regions for Pinot Noir, Jonathan devotes a great deal of time exploring and understanding the interplay between the vineyards and winemaking practices.

Cambria Winery and Vineyard (www.cambriawines.com)

Cambria, a private family-owned estate winery, has carved out a reputation for producing lush, tropical Chardonnay, velvety-textured Pinot Noir and rich spicy Syrah since 1987. Located in an east-west orientation on the Santa Maria mesa near the bien nacido wine growing district and close to the ocean provides excellent ingredients for fine wine making. The flagship wines are the Chardonnays from Katherine's vineyard, Julia's Pinot Noir and their Tepusquet Syrah. Enologist Michael Fay and his staff will be pouring at the festival again this year.

Casa Cassara (www.casacassarawinery.com)

Casa Cassara is a small 2500 case winery specializing in handmade wines from Santa Barbara County. Their Estate Pinot Noir is grown on their vineyard in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills Appellation just West of Buellton. In 1998 John Krska came to work for Casa Cassara Winery and made a commitment to produce the very best grapes this small hilltop vineyard was capable of producing. John, a meticulous farmer, believing no detail should be overlooked, uses impeccable farming practices to produce impeccable fruit. Visit their tasting room at 291 Valley Station just West of Hwy 101 on Hwy 246 in Buellton.

Toretti Family Vineyard (formerly Casa Torres Vineyard) (www.torettisfamilyvineyard.com)

Bob "Pappy" Torres owned a restaurant chain and raised cattle most of his life. He started growing Pinot Noir and Syrah on his ranch and is now a full time wine maker. Located thirteen miles from the Pacific Ocean, the Toretti Family Vineyard sits six hundred feet above sea level. Throughout the night, a blanket of thick fog protects this delicate grape as the Pinot Noir patiently awaits the warm afternoon sun. Hot days are held at bay as the ocean breeze whispers across the Santa Maria Valley hills, cooling the fruit. This climate results in a light bodied wine with additional complexity that is a pleasure to drink. The original vines were planted in May 2000 on five acres. The wines are fruit forward as the grapes are crushed at full ripeness to maximize the berry flavors.

Chumeia Winery (www.chumeiavineyards.com)

For Chumeia Vineyards Winemaker, Lee Nesbitt, it started with a change in direction that grew into a passion. For Winery partner Eric Danninger, it all started on a beach in Maui, drinking a 1991 Cabernet Sauvignon that his good friend had created. Lee and Eric met through their wives, Kristen and Jennifer, who had known each other since they were knee-high. It was on that fateful vacation, Lee and Kris shared their dream of building a winery and producing an even better Cabernet than what Eric and Jen had in their glass. In 1999, Chumeia Vineyards was formed with the purchase of 20 acres of land eight miles east of the Central Coast city of Paso Robles, California. Lee Nesbitt's dream of building a winery was coming to fruition.

Consilience Winery (www.consiliencewines.com)

Consilience was founded in 1999 when after years of planning the aspirations of two couples became a small reality. There of course is a long story, but the short of it began when winemaker Brett Escalera, his wife Monica, and Tom and Jodie Daughters all met back in 1990 with many common values and interests. Wine and the lifestyle surrounding it were of particular interest and after years of planning, education and good old fashioned perseverance Consilence started with a small production of 1997 Syrah from Santa Barbara County. The wines are all crafted in small enough production to allow careful handcrafting with attention to capturing the grape's identity and maintaining a very high quality from wine to wine. While loosely focused on Rhone varietals, Consilience also produces other wines such as
Pinot Noir and Zinfandel out of genuine interest, and will add others as the very best fruit becomes available.

Costa De Oro Winery (www.costadeorowinery.com)

In 1993, Gary Burk had dinner with Jim Clendenen, Au Bon Climat, and Dominique Lafon of Domaine des Comtes Lafon. The rest is history so to speak. Gary went to work for Au Bon Climat in 1994 and made his first barrel of wine in 1994. Gary has received critical acclaim receiving 90 points or higher from Robert Parker, James Laube of Wine Spectator and Wine and Spirits Magazine and has won best in show at both the Orange and Santa Barbara County Fairs. The Costa De Oro Tasting Room opened in 2006 at the location of the family’s original strawberry stand off the 101 Freeway in Santa Maria. Visitors can enjoy their Estate wines as well as other varietals. Their gift baskets and wine gift boxes are the perfect hostess gifts when traveling to visit family and friends. Drop in and see why Costa De Oro has been called “the most unique tasting room on the Central Coast.”

Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery (www.cottonwoodcanyon.com)

Cottonwood Canyon Vineyard & Winery is a small ultra-premium winery specializing in Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Founded in 1988 by the Norm Beko family, Cottonwood Canyon joins traditional Burgundian wine-making practices with American ingenuity to produce age-worthy and memorable wines. The now 78 acre estate was 15 years old and planted to 46 acres of Chardonnay. The estate was one of the original California vineyards planted in a north-south direction which allows for maximum sun exposure yet opens the vineyard to cooling Pacific breezes. The vineyard gets cool ocean breezes throughout the day. Located in the Santa Maria Valley, just 10 minutes east of the town of Santa Maria, Cottonwood Canyon is at the northern-most edge of the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail in Santa Barbara County's Wine Country.

Curtis Winery (www.curtiswinery.com)

Under the guidance of Winemaker Chuck Carlson, Curtis Winery is exclusively committed to the crafting of Rhone-style wines. Since 1995, Curtis Winery has built a reputation for wines of quality and distinction, with an emphasis on the authentic expression of vineyard and vintage.Curtis' wines primarily from their estate vineyards in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, with contributions from select local vineyards. Their Ambassador's Vineyard was planted in 1990 as the cornerstone of the estate. The Crossroads Vineyard followed in 1997, and is today recognized for producing one of the region's most acclaimed Syrahs. Small blocks of Grenache and Roussanne are also integral to our estate program.

Domaine Alfred (www.domainealfred.com)

Domaine Alfred’s 1998 inaugural vintage was from specially selected clones of classic varietals in the historic Chamisal Vineyar that was painstakingly replanted in 1996. Returning to the founding objective to create the best Chardonnay possible, the Wente clone of Chardonnay that had initially been planted was re-introduced early in the process. Domaine Alfred planted experimental plots of Syrah, Grenache and Pinot Gris over the next decade, producing successful and delicious results. Chamisal Vineyard is the heart, t only of Domaine Alfred, but of Edna Valley. First planted in 1973, it was the first vineyard of the region and remains the premier producer of graceful Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. The vineyard, centered on property that was an early Spanish land grant, is named for the original title, “place of the chemise,” a native scrub plant. Fortunately, both chemise and wine vines thrive in the poor soils and cool climate that is so similar to Burgundy.

Foxen Winery (www.foxenvineyard.com)

Bill Wathen and Dick Dore' have been making wine together since 1985, when they founded Foxen Winery at the historic Rancho Tinaquaic in northern Santa Barbara County. Since that time, their dedication has remained the same - the creation of very small-production, vineyard-designated wines using a "minimalist" approach to winemaking. Best known for Pinot Noirs from the Bien Nacido, Julia's and Sea Smoke Vineyards, Foxen also produces excellent Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet and a new Cabernet Franc/Merlot blend known as Foothills Reserve.

Flying Goat (www.flyinggoatcellars.com

The 2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition boasted 4,736 entries from 26 states, making it one of the largest competitions of American wines. Flying Goat Pinot Noirs have again “brought home the gold” to the Lompoc Wine Ghetto! This year, each of the three wines entered into competition brought home a medal – a bronze medal for the 2005 Pinot Noir, “Dijon” from Rio Vista Vineyard, a gold for 2006 Pinot Noir, Salisbury Vineyard in San Luis Obispo County, and a gold and BEST OF CLASS for the 2006 Pinot Noir “Clone 2A” from the Rio Vista Vineyard in Sta. Rita Hills.

Herman Story Wines (www.hermanstorywines.com)

Russell From started the Herman Story label (named after Russ's Grandfather) with his 2001 vintage. Russell purchases the grapes from the best vineyards possible and makes the wines in a craftsman style often referring to winemaking as cooking with the best ingredients available. The wines of 2004 included the Larner Vineyard Syrah, Larner Vineyard Grenache and the San Luis Obispo County Syrah. Don't wait too long to try Russell's 2004 wines. They 2003 releases are sold outsell out fast.

J. Kerr Wine (www.jkerrwines.com)

Drafted into the Army in 1969 while attending junior college, winemaker John Kerr spent the next two years in Vietnam as a helicopter weapons specialist and door gunner. He began his winemaking career at Brookside Winery in Ventura, California in 1972 shortly after returning home as a decorated veteran. John planted vines and worked in the tasting room at Brookside. John has served as assistant winemaker for Byron, the winemaker at Carey Cellars (now Curtis) and in 1998 decided to focus his efforts entirely on his own wine production. John handcrafts his wines specifically to achieve quality flavors and ageing capability and they tend toward the higher alcohols. You will find the balance of his wines austere at initial release with the potential for incredible cellar ageing with flavors that will marry well with most foods and sauces, he wines are great stand-alones any time of the day.

Io Wine (www.iowines.com)

Crafted by the talented winemaking staff at the Byron Winery, Io salutes the pioneering legacy of Santa Barbara County. Inspired by his admiration for Rhone Style wines Io was introduced by Byron's former winemaker Ken Brown. Io now features three wines under the Io label, Io classic, Ryan Road Syrah and an Upper Bench Syrah. Io's dark fruit character is reminiscent of the great Northern Rhone red wines, but its harmonious marriage of several varieties reflects the artful blending of the Southern Rhone. Flavors are ripe and well-focused with hints of dark cherry and earthiness framed by a firm structure and smooth, mature tannins. Plush and supple, the texture carries through to a long, velvety finish -- a sign of even greater complexities to come with additional bottle age.

Kenneth Volk Vineyards (www.volkwines.com)

In 1981, Ken and the Volk family established Wild Horse Vineyard and constructed Wild Horse Winery. In 2003, he sold Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards to Peak Wines International. In December of 2004, Ken purchased the "Original" Byron Winery facility and renamed the property Kenneth Volk Vineyards. In 2006 the first wines were released. The primary focus is Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara's Santa Maria Valley, a region long renowned for Burgundian varietals. The Santa Barbara wines come from some of the region's most acclaimed vineyards, among them, Sierra Madre, Bien Nacido, Solomon Hills, Garey Ranch, and the historic Nielsen Vineyard. Ken’s tasting room is a must visit whenever you are in the Santa Maria Valley. Their “new” Wine Club information is available at their website.

Labyrinth (www.labyrinth.com)

Akiri Hill, owner and winemaker at Labyrinth, has been passionate about Pinot Noir for over 20 years. He produced his first wine at home in New Zealand. In recent years he has completed 7 consecutive vintages in California. In 2000 he joined forces with Lane Tanner and the Labyrinth label was born.

Lane Tanner Winery (www.lanetannerwinery.com)

Lane started her own wine making company in 1984 with one client. She began making wines for the Hitching Post restaurant (A locally famous Santa Barbara Co. steak house). In 1989 she started the Lane Tanner label and her methods for Pinot production have not changed much in the last 20 years. Lane uses the best Pinot grapes available in Santa Barbara Co. working with Julia's Vineyard and Bien Nacido Vineyard fruit as well as the new, Melville Vineyard. She harvests the grapes when they taste right, not when the sugar hits a certain number. She looks for maturity and complexion but still with the sparkle of youth.

Lafond (www.lafondwinery.com)

1962 Pierre Lafond opened the first winery in Santa Barbara County since prohibition. It would be more than ten years before a second winery opens, today, there are over 100. Bruce McGuire spent several years working for wineries in Northern California before coming to Santa Barbara Winery in 1981 as winemaker. In that time his wines have received numerous awards and his abilities national recognition. Bruce was one of the pioneers in the developement of Pinot Noir and Syrah in Santa Barbara County and in California. When Bruce first arrived at the winery he planted Pinot Noir in the Lafond Vineyard and the rest of history. Thanks in part to the movie “Sideways,” Pinot Noir, largely ignored in most of California, has found its true home in Santa Barbara County.

Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards (www.llwine.com)

Originally from the Central Valley of California, Louis Lucas is one of California's premier grape growers. Louis is best described as an innovator and a master at utilizing a variety of growing practices and techniques. His vast knowledge and viticulture expertise span over 35 years. In 1996, Louis joined forces with retired Judge Royce Lewellen, with two of his existing vineyards, and together, they acquired several premium wine producing properties. These vineyards are located in the three principal wine grape growing regions of Santa Barbara County: the Santa Maria Valley, the Los Alamos Valley, and the Santa Ynez Valley. Lucas & Lewellen vineyards experience warm days and cool nights with long, gentle growing seasons for their over 400 acres and 24 varieties of grapes.

Mandolina (www.mandolinawines.com)

Part of the Lucas & Lewellen wine family, Mandolina wines include handcrafted Nebbiolo, Toccata, Barbera, Rosatto and Dolcetto. Smooth, supple and well balanced wines that will complement your dining experience.

Martin & Weyrich (www.martinweyrich.com)

Martin & Weyrich, established in 1981, is a proud, family-owned winery that has shown a singular dedication toward uncovering the age-old secrets of Italian varietals, and is driven by the unceasing search for product excellence. The Martin & Weyrich estate has 17 acres of Nebbiolo in production and another 27 in various stages of development - the largest plantation of this grape in the U.S. Martin & Weyrich Winery was also the first U.S. producer of a "Super-Tuscan" blend. This blend is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Sangiovese. The wine, aptly named Cabernet Etrusco, has consistently been met with rave reviews.

McKeon-Phillips Winery (www.mckeonphillipswinery.com)

Nestled quietly away in the Vintner's Plaza in Santa Maria, California, McKeon-Phillips winery has been producing increasingly outstanding, award-winning, handcrafted and unique wines since 1982. McKeon-Phillips Winery brings to the central coast of California the very best of European and Early American style of apprenticeship to the making of its fine wines. Ardison Phillips, the proprietor, and winemaker, has a masterfully eclectic background that makes him a living icon on the central coast. He is an internationally collected and recognized artist. His artwork hangs in and is collected by major museums throughout the world. Bailey McKeon-Phillips is one of the most amazing up and coming young winemakers in the California. He is currently serving as cellar master and overseeing the production of wine at McKeon-Phillips Winery. Since 2002 the vintages have been increasingly exquisite under his unique influence and care and have continued to show remarkable growth in quality and maturity.

Ovene Winery (www.ovenewinery.com)

Ovene Winery, Inc., was founded by Jeff & Genni White in March 2004. Named in honor of Jeff Ovene's grandmother Merthel "Ovene" McConnel, Ovene Winery produces World Class Central Coast Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Ovene's first release was a Rose of Syrah. The wine is reminiscent of the great Roses of Provence and Bandol on the French Riviera. Ovene's Rose of Syrah is a complex blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, and a touch of Muscat. It is best served chilled and enjoyed on a hot summer afternoon, at festive barbeques, or at the beach with friends. Ovene produced 2000 cases of wine in 2004 and almost 5000 cases in 2005 consisting of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viogner, Muscat, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard (www.native9wine.com)

The vineyard is located off Dominion Road in the Santa Maria Valley. A small, 8-acre estate on the Ontiveros family homestead and cattle ranch. The wine is marketed under the "Native 9" wine label. If you've ever had it you know how good it is. Grown at Ontiveros' 8-acre estate vineyard on the family's cattle ranch, it is aptly named Rancho Ontiveros Vineyards. The ranch is in the Santa Maria Valley of Santa Barbara County, and the debut release, a 2004 Pinot Noir, is comprised of the Swan, Benedict, ~ 2A and Pommard Clones. Ninety-nine cases of the 2004 Native9/ Rancho' Ontiveros Pinot Noir were produced. The Rancho Ontiveros vineyard designate can also be found on Pinot Noirs produced by Loring Wine Company, AP. Vin and Ambullneo Vineyards. Consulting winemaker, and old friend from Cal Poly, SLO, Paul Wilkins, of Wilkins Vinotech Winery and Vineyard Consulting, assisted in the production of the debut release, and will stay on board to assist Ontiveros with all future offerings.

Rancho Sisquoc Winery (www.ranchosisQuoc.com)

To the Chumash Indians the word "Sisquoc" meant "gathering place". Today this winery is once again a gathering place for wine lovers. Originally an 1852 Mexican land grant, the 37,000 acre ranch has been owned by the Flood Family since 1952. The winery opened in 1972 and is now under the direction of wine maker Alec Franks producing 10,000 cases annually. Current releases include Chardonnay, Sylvaner, Riesling, Tre Vini, Reserve Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec and Cellar Select Meritage.

Rio Seco (www.riosecowine.com)

Long-time San Luis Obispo county residents Tom and Carol Hinkle began their wine adventure years ago. After successful teaching careers, Carol at two local high schools and Tom at Cal Poly SLO and a twenty eight year stint in major baseball. The Hinkle’s seriously began to investigate the possibility of farming premium wine grapes. Searching for vineyard property, the Hinkle’s looked at over two hundred parcels of potential vineyard land before discovering the perfect spot in the spring of 1996. The Hinkles have realized that there exists unlimited potential for excellence and uniqueness for Rio Seco wines. Implementing a philosophy of natural fermentation, no additives in the wines, and of course, starting with the best fruit possible, made Rio Seco a respected name on the Central Coast for fine wines.

Roblar Winery (www.roblarwinery.com)

Roblar Winery is one of the newest wineries in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley. The rustic tasting room and winery are set on a beautiful 38 acre vineyard. The winery was designed to produce and showcase Roblar's super premium wines. But, Roblar is not just about great wines. Roblar Winery is an experience. The entire facility was designed to reflect the owners' passion for the good life. One of the best expressions of this is Roblar's focus gourmet foods and culinary arts. The main facility includes a complete commercial kitchen and cooking school. Cooking classes are taught by guest chefs from some of the world's finest restaurants and resorts.

Royal Oaks Winery (www.royaloakswinery.com)

The vineyards at Royal Oaks, planted in the fall of 1998, are located in Santa Ynez. There are 18 acres planted with an additional 8 held in reserve. They purchase the balance of their grapes from surrounding vineyards. They produce Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Savignon and Cabernet Franc. Their tasting room is in Solvang pending the opening of their new tasting room.

Scott Harvey (www.scottharveywines.com)

Scott Harvey Wines are made of the best varietals from the terroir of Amador County, California. These worldly wines include an Old Vine Zinfandel, a Syrah (Rhone), a Barbera (Italian) and a Port (Portuguese). Scott's roots are in Amador County which has allowed him to develop considerable expertise with these varietals. The Scott Harvey line focuses on Scott's roots - Zinfandel, Syrah and Barbera from the Sierras. Approachable, food friendly and full of luscious fruit, these wines have struck a cord in the marketplace. Scott has hit his stride with his new mantra - "Scott Harvey Wines, it's time!" Stay tuned - this is just the beginning!

Tantara (www.tantarawinery.com)

Since 1997, Tantara has been dedicated to producing the very finest Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. Located on the beautiful Bien Nacido Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley (Santa Barbara County), our wines are sourced from top Central Coast growers and vineyard designate from vineyards such as Bien Nacido, Dierberg, Solomon Hills, Sanford & Benedict, Rio Vista, Talley Rincon, La Colline (Laetitia), Silacci, Pisoni, Garys', and Brosseau. Visits to the winery and private tastings are available by appointment.

Tobin James Cellars (www.tobinjames.com)

It all started with an extra six tons of grapes that a winery could not accept and process. Tobin (Toby) James, an assistant winemaker at the time, asked the owner of the winery if he could have the grapes and make wine out of them for himself. The owner replied, "sure kid, knock yourself out". A year and a half later, gold medals began pouring in for Toby's first Zinfandel, the 1985 "Blue Moon" Zin. After making his wines at another local winery for a few years, and tasting and selling them out of a local wine shop in town, Toby finally took the plunge and built Tobin James Cellars in 1994. In the Tobin James tasting room on Highway 46 in Paso Robles, award winning wines are poured from behind the grand, antique 1860's Brunswick mahogany bar from Blue Eye, Missouri.

Tolosa (www.tolosawinery.com)

Tolosa's sustainably farmed vineyards are located in the coastal hills of San Luis Obispo. Tolosa’s goal is to create elegant, balanced wines that are true to varietal character and expressive of the cooling ocean breezes, and long growing season. Tolosa's commitment to award-winning wine is why they’re growing expectations every year. Drop by the winery and experience one of the most interesting and innovative tasting rooms, not only in Edna Valley, but in all of California. They are located north of Santa Barbara County and just south of Paso Robles on Edna Road in San Luis Obispo.

Treana Winery (www.treanawinery.com)

Treana Winery is owned and operated by the Hope Family. Located in Paso Robles, CA, the Hopes have been farming grapes in this diverse region since 1978. Formerly Hope Farms, in 1996, the family established Treana Winery. Today, under the leadership of Austin Hope, the winery produces the Treana Red and Treana White proprietary blends and the Liberty School varietal wines. Hope Family Vineyard is located in the Templeton Gap region of west Paso Robles. Fruit for the Treana and Liberty School wines is also sourced from family farmers in Paso Robles and Monterey County. With the 2000 vintage, the smaller Austin Hope Winery was founded to focus exclusively on Rhône wines. Also located in Paso Robles, bottlings include estate Syrah's, a varietal Roussanne, and the Westside Rhône-style blends. Production is limited. The portfolio of wines is distributed throughout the United States and Canada.

Vines on the Marycrest (www.vinesonthemarycrest.com)

Vines on the Marycrest is driven by a love of wine, winemaking and farming. Old vine zinfandel and Rhône varietals are dry-farmed and head-pruned. Wines are handcrafted blends which capture the spirit of the Paso Robles appellation. Located on 26 acres of rolling hills in the westside of Paso Robles, Vines on the Marycrest was established in 2004 as the dream of owner and winemaker, Victor Abascal. Victor and his wife Jennifer are passionate about Paso Robles wines. With its dry hot days, cool nights and limestone soils, Paso Robles lends itself particularly well to growing premium Zinfandel and the Rhône grape varieties. They believe their wines should be an artfully creative accompaniment to a delicious meal shared with friends.

Vista Del Rey Vineyards

In Spanish, Vista Del Rey means "King's View." An apt title for owner Dave King. The Vista Del Rey Vineyards Zinfandel grapes produce grapes with rich, wild berry-like flavors, possessing moderate, soft tannins. Barbera is the second most widely planted red wine grape in the Vista Del Rey Vineyards. The vigorous vine is a late ripener, with the grapes having the potential to produce deep purple, high acid wines with mouth-filling plum and berry fruit flavors and a bone-dry finish. Sangiovese, the third varietal, is the most widely planted grape in Italy and is the principal grape in the fabled Chianti. Vista Del Rey's well-drained clay calcareous soil and warm to hot growing season provide ideal conditions for this hardy varietal. It yields well-balanced wines with good structure.

Wild Heart (www.wildheartwinery.com)

Visit the Wild Heart Bunch at their tasting room in Los Olivos and enjoy their Petite Syrah, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Rhone blends and, one of our favorites, Ghost Red. They are easy to spot at Wine in the Pines. Just look for the Mini-Cooper with the big “heart” on it.

Wild Horse Winery (www.wildhorsewinery.com)

In 20 short years, Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards has grown from its humble beginnings to take its place as one of the Central Coast's leading producers of premium varietal wines. Their success is rooted in a commitment to crafting wines that are consistently high in quality and represent a good value. Wild Horse Winery crafts a full portfolio of exciting and interesting wines - each offering a different experience of Central Coast Winemaking. Wild Horse also crafts a number of unusual wines in very limited quantities that are available only at the Tasting Room or through Wild Horse's Wine Club shipments.

William James Cellars (www.williamjamescellars.com)

At William James Cellars it is their goal to exceed your expectations with outstanding wine, exceptional service and an unforgettable experience by sharing with you the romance of the wine country in Santa Barbara County Robin Bogue, with the help of her dad Bill Bogue, runs the day to day business at William James Cellars. William James Cellars small production winery focuses primarily on Chardonnay, Grenache, Syrah and Pinot Noir working closely with select growers who are willing to meet the specific high quality parameters through custom farming techniques.

York Mountain (www.yorkmountainwinery.com)

In 1882, apple farmer, Andrew York, discovered the perfect soil and climate for growing grapes and the York Mountain Winery was born. The winery was sold to winemaker Max Goldman in 1970 who continued the family winemaking tradition until the landmark was purchased by David and Mary Weyrich in 2001. The soil conditions are so unique that the York Mountain appellation is one of the smallest recognized in the state of California. The sun is always shining brightly while the breeze gently brings in the cool coastal air. This unique combination of cool climate and low vigor hillside soils creates wines that possess a perfumed elegance not found elsewhere. You can relax with a glass of award-winning York Mountain wine surrounded by the breathtaking mountain views under the shade of the Sycamore trees. Located just 7 miles west of Highway 101 along Highway 46 West, in Templeton.

Breweries : Beers, Ales

Santa Maria Brewing Company (www.santamariabrew.com)

Need a break from all that fabulous wine? Spend a little time with Dan Hilker, one of Santa Maria Valleys first craft brewers of specialty beers and ales. Dan Hilker and Gary Ford, founders of SM Brew are both local boys from the Central Coast of California. Dan comes from a law enforcement background. Gary's background is somewhat sinister. He has always appeared to be retired, but rumors have circulated in times past that he may have worked undercover for the CIA. Their brews will delight your palate and will be a great change of pace at Wine in the Pines.

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