Eberle’s Haunted Caves – 10/29-10/30 & 46 East Poker Run 10/29-10/31

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Come if you Dare to the Haunted Caves at Eberle Winery!

Friday, October 29th & Saturday, October 30th, 5-9 pm.
(1/2 hour break between 7-7:30)

Decorated and lit by a team of professionals, their 16,000 square feet of underground caves turn into one of the spookiest tickets in town. Brave souls age 10 and older recommended for this Halloween fun, but there will be plenty of games for the little ones above ground as well. (Parents, the Tasting room will be open for complimentary wine tasting as well! Just ask for the CA-BOO-nay!)

* A $5 donation goes directly to children’s charities at Kinship Center San Luis Obispo County Program Center. The Kinship Center is a California non-profit agency dedicated to the creation, preservation and support of foster, adoptive and relative families for children who need them.
* Click here to learn more about the Kinship Center

Also this Halloween Weekend…

Halloween Poker Run with Wineries of 46 East

This Friday – Sunday
October 29th-31st, 2010

Join the Wineries of Hwy 46 East as they host their first Poker Run!

A $5 donation gets you a poker passport and FREE tasting at all Ten 46 East Wineries. Visit at least 5 wineries to complete your hand. Visit all 10 to double your odds! Wear your Halloween Costume and get a special discount off your wine purchases.

Passports available at Bianchi, Eberle, EOS, Chumeia, Firestone, Holiday Inn Express, La Quinta, Le Vigne, Meridian, Mitchella, Tobin James, Vina Robles and Wine Country RV Resort.

* 1st Prize: Mixed case of wine, a night at the Holiday Inn, & a Picnic tour
* 2nd Prize: Mixed case of wine, a night at the La Quinta.
* 3rd Prize: 2 nights at Wine Country RV Resort.

Click here to view more information about Halloween Poker Run

$5 donation goes to Hospice of SLO County

Hope to have you “hop on” for Halloween Weekend!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Special-Wed. 10/20 – Buy One, 2nd Half Off!

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Due to the great response to the last special we ran, we’ve decided one is not enough!  Doesn’t that apply to wine too? This deal is only available through readers of our blog, ” The Spill” or our Facebook and Twitter fans.  So, for this Wednesday only, 10/20/10, mention “The Spill Special” when booking, either by phone or in the comments section online, and you’ll get 1/2 off your second seat and every second seat thereafter (i.e., 1-full price, 1-1/2 off; 2-full price, 2-1/2 off…).

I’d ask if you think we’re crazy, but we both know what you think of us!Look forward to having you “hop on”!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Rotta Winery – Jake Keller Benefit – 10/17

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Greetings Wine Linos,

Rotta Winery is gracious enough to host a benefit to honor Jake Keller who was tragically killed by a drunk driver on 10/3/10. Jake was the son of one of a driver for The Grapeline.  The family has requested that half of the proceeds from the benefit go to Mother’s Against Drunk Driving and the other half to Culinary Arts Academy from which Jake graduated.  Rotta is donating 25% of all sales, as well.  Cash donations will be accepted throughout the day.

10/17
12-6pm
Rotta Winery
250 Winery Rd.
Templeton, CA 93465

Everyone is invited to be a part.  There will be water, soda, music, and food will be Culinary Arts Academy.

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Harvest Celebration at Rio Seco Winery – 10/16

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Rio Seco Winery is hoping you can all join them for
HARVEST FESTIVAL CELEBRATION:
“Pit Master Playoffs” on Saturday October 16th from 1-4 p.m.
After a great summer of Friday Fun Nites they will be bringing back some of their favorite BBQ treats and goodies on the grill for everyone to enjoy. Yum! Music, of course! Wine, of course! New Releases, of course!  October Club Shipments available to pick up, you bet!  Sounds like a great time and all for a good cause- Only $10 includes your food, wine, music, and fun!
Click here to reserve your place now

ALL proceeds to benefit some of their favorite charities, Supplies for Soldiers and the American Cancer Society.
They hope to see you all soon and they thank you in advance for supporting these great causes!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Sextant Harvest Wine Weekend Festivities

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Greeetings Wine Linos!

Join the Sextant Crew at their Paso Robles Barrel and Tasting Room for this year’s Harvest Wine Weekend festivities!

Friday 10/15/10: Limited seating! Join Craig and Nancy for their inaugural lobster feed in the heart of winery operations at Sextant’s Barrel and Tasting Room. A night promised not to be long forgotten. 7 p.m. $75/pp; $65/Club.

Saturday 10/16/10: Feeling festive …? Well, so is Sextant! Grab your sombreros and join them for complimentary Manuel’s famous street style tacos Saturday at their Barrel and Tasting Room. Tasting $7/pp.

Sunday 10/17/10: You scream, I scream, we all scream for Sextant Sexy Sundaes! Finish this harvest with complimentary Sextant Ice Cream Sundaes, topped with a trio of decadent Sextant Wine reduction sauces. Tasting $7/pp.

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Special-Fri 10/8 – Buy One, 2nd Half Off!

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Greetings Wine Linos!

We’re happy to offer all you “vinsiders” a special deal only available through our blog,  The Spill, or our Facebook and Twitter fans.  So, for this Friday only, 10/8/10, mention “The Spill Special” when booking, either by phone or in the comments section online, and you’ll get 1/2 off your second seat and every second seat thereafter (i.e., 1-full price, 1-1/2 off; 2-full price, 2-1/2 off…).

This comes out to roughly $37.50 per person!!  What, are we crazy?!?!

The answer is, clearly, yes.

Look forward to having you “hop on” Friday!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Harvest Festivities at Castoro Cellars- 10/15-10/17

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Looking for fun on Harvest Festival Friday? Come to Castoro Cellars for a party – enjoy a delicious taco meal from Bon Temps Catering, music by Sweetwater The Trio, and drink dam fine Castoro wines straight from the barrel. Don’t forget to jump into the grape-stomping vat while you’re there!

“BARRELS OF FUN” PARTY
Friday, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
$25 pp/$15 wine club members. Buy tickets online or call 1.888.damfine.
Saturday and Sunday “hop off” at Castoro for a good time at their annual Harvest Fest Open House! Browse artists & vendors including crepes for sale by Lemoine Creperie, particpate in the grape stomp and sample Castoro wines from the barrel. Live music on Saturday by Sweetwater the Trio and on Sunday by Owen Plant. Don’t forget to check out their Tasting Room Wine Specials! Admission Free – Tasting $5.00/Wine Club Complimentary.

OPEN HOUSE
Saturday & Sunday
Wine Tasting: 10am-5:30 pm
Music 12-4pm

So much goin on for Harvest Wine Weekend.  Make your plans now!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Celebrate Harvest with Vina Robles – 10/15-10/17

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Join Vina Robles in celebrating the 2010 Harvest Wine Weekend from October 15 -17.  From wine to food and fun; they have everything you need to enjoy fall in the heart of Paso Robles’ wine country!

STOMP ‘TILL YOU DROP: Join the Harvest Action

Saturday, October 16 – 3:00 p.m.

Get ready to join the harvest fray as they host a hands-on (and feet-on) harvest demonstration. Learn all the tricks of the harvest trade, from leaf pulling to crop thinning to ripeness measuring. You will then pick and stomp your own grapes, putting your personal imprint on the 2010 vintage.

Your labors will be rewarded with a traditional Swiss-style harvest dinner prepared by Swiss Chef and Director of Hospitality, Martin Columberg.

$45/per person; $36/Signature Wine Club
Please RSVP by calling (805) 227-4812.

4TH ANNUAL SWISS DAYS

Saturday & Sunday, October 16 – 17

Take yourself on a gourmet trip to Switzerland. Enjoy complimentary wine tasting and Swiss-style treats such as sausages, Raclette melted cheese, macaroni and cheese, and harvest desserts at their hospitality center from noon to 4:00 p.m.

They will also offer special savings on select wines throughout the weekend.

No reservations are necessary, just “hop off” at Vina Robles during your Wine Line tour!

We’ll see you soon!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Harvest Festivities at Eberle Winery – 10/15-10/17

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Harvest Wine Weekend is fast approaching.  Come join us and “hop off” at Eberle Winery to partake in some of their Harvest Festival festivities.

Friday, October 15, 2010
Join Eberle as they host one of Paula Deen’s favorites from Savannah, Georgia. Eberle welcomes Noble Fare for a winemaker dinner in the caves. $150/pp, $120 Cellar Club members. They’ll also hold their “Big Red Case Sale” throughout the weekend. To make reservations please call 805.238.9607 or email dinner@eberlewinery.com.

Saturday, October 16, 2010
Go down in the caves for a barrel and library wine tasting for only $5! Complimentary wine tasting with their award winning wines as well. They’re having a Cellar Club party from 1-4pm. Also enjoy live music from the Red Dog Raiders on their beautfiul deck overlooking the Estate vineyard.

Sunday, October 17, 2010
Join Gary and Marcy Eberle as they host a complimentary barbecue bites for all of their Eberle friends! Enjoy tri-tip, ribs and duck sausage. Check out the Eberle caves with free wine tasting and tours.

Hope to see you then!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Robert Hall Winery – Harvest Wine Weekend Events

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Saturday, October 16th

Comedy in the Cave

Loosen up in Robert Hall’s underground Caverns with a tickling performance from a local favorite comedian, Brett Riley, whose motto is “Forget the Formula!”. Accompanying Bret is Brent Morin, who has worked as a production staff member for the short lived Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. This hilarious show along with some deliciously amusing Robert Hall wine will keep your spirits up all night!

Tickets are $20 for Cavern Club members and $25 for non-members and include your entry and a glass of wine. Doors open at 7pm and comedy begins at 7:30pm. Additional wine and snack items will be available to purchase. Ticket holder must be 21 years of age and please leave all outside alcohol at home.

For additional information, please contact their Events Manager at 805.239.1616 ext. 24, or to make reservations, click here.

Sunday, October 17

Cavern Club Extravaganza

Calling all Cavern Club members! Because Robert Hall truly appreciate you and you deserve a sneak peak at what they have been up to this harvest, join them for the annual Cavern Club Extravaganza. Come taste and learn about their library and newly released wines from their winemaking team. Enjoy gourmet food and relax to the tunes from a true troubadour guitarist, Jeffrey Peters in the underground Cavern on Sunday, October 17th from 11am until 2pm.

Admission is FREE for Cavern Club members and reservations are preferred.

For additional information or to make reservations, please contact their Events Manager at 805.239.1616 ext. 24.

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line