Calcareous Wants You to Watch Paint Dry in July! – Sun. 7/15/18

YOUR paint, that is!

Greeting Wine Linos!

Calcareous is having one of those fun “Paint Parties” next month.  Limited seating, but lotsa wine (which will certainly convince you of your Picasso skills!), so RSVP with them if you can make it.  Read on for details…

Calcareous Vineyard

An artist from Let’s Party SLO will guide you through creating the painting below
while you sip on Calcareous wine and enjoy a summer afternoon on our patio lawn.

Sunday | July 15th | 4-6pm

$50 per person| $45 club member

Reserve Your Spot Today

Reserve your canvas by Monday, July 9th
Ticket includes all art supplies…but more importantly your first glass of wine!
Wine by the glass and bottle will be available for purchase.
Calcareous Vineyard | 3430 Peachy Canyon Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Red Soles’ Winemaker Walkabout – 6/16/18

Greeting Wine Linos!

Are you in for something outside the box…or outside the tasting room, more precisely?!?  The wonderful people at Red Soles’ are offering you to join them on a “walkabout” to see what winemaking is all about, in the vineyard and eventually out of the bottle.  Read on for details and RSVP info…

 

Red Soles Owner, Randy Phillips, will lead our group on a pleasant walking tour of Miracles Ranch, right from the Red Soles Barrel Room. Learn the nuances of this hundred-acre property while out amongst the vines. He’ll explain some of the Red Soles sustainable growing philosophy as we trek from tasting station to tasting station in the vineyard.

The afternoon will be rounded out with a bit of comparative barrel tasting of some up and coming Red Soles vintages.Taste the same wine out of different barrels to experience the difference that oak makes.

 

 

Upon our return, we’ll enjoy a tasty lunch by Crush Catering in the Barrel Room.

Buffet Style Lunch includes:

  • Pane Toscano with local Kiler Ridge olive oil.
  • Organic Field Green Salad with heirloom cherry tomatoes, basil vinaigrette, spiced pepitas, feta cheese, shaved cucumbers, quinoa.
  • Grilled Summer Vegetables with aged balsamic and evoo. Smoked Pork Sausage and Shrimp Farro Paella with local vegetables, syrah sofrito, purple flowering kale.
  • Dark Chocolate Brownies with sea salt, port sap.

$48 for members, $58 for guests. RSVP Required.

RSVP NOW


If you’d like to “hop off” for this, please RSVP directly with Red Soles.  You must advise us upon booking, or if you’ve already made your reservation with us then notify us as soon as you RSVP with Red Soles, and we will be sure to include it in your day!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Doce Robles’ Rising Moon Sunset Series!

Greetings Wine Linos!

The Rising Moon Sunset Series by Doce Robles has begun!  Once a month until October Doce Robles will offer music, food and Sunset Vineyard Hayrides…oh, and MUCH WINE TOO!!

Read on for details…

Rising Moon Sunset Series Events:

“Enjoy beautiful 360° vineyard views as we take in the sunset with wine and friends at Doce Robles Winery & Vineyard. Centered around the full moon, our “Rising Moon Sunset Series” parties are the perfect way to unwind and relax in the heart of Paso Robles wine country on the beautiful Route 46 West.”

It’s time to un[WINE]ed! The Rising Moon Sunset Series features live music, deluxe backyard barbecue, vineyard hayrides, and Doce Robles’ wines. 

We will be pouring plenty of wine, so invite your friends and family to enjoy some of the most beautiful sunset views in Paso Robles, CA! Join us for the “Winemaker’s Vineyard Hayride” with Doce Robles’ winemaker, Jim Jacobsen, and enjoy behind the scene views of our moonlit vineyard. Doce Robles wines and local food by The Railroad BBQ Catering Co. available for purchase. At the evening’s end, we showcase a warming fire for toasting s’mores under the full moon. Don’t forget your jacket! RSVP REQUIRED.

Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 6:00 PM9:00 PM

Featuring: BACK PAGES BAND – Classic Rock. Blues. Country.
LEARN MORE

Saturday,  August 25, 2018 from 6:00 PM9:00 PM

Featuring: KEVIN GRAYBILL – Acoustic Guitar. Singer. Songwriter. Story-telling.
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Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 6:00 PM8:00 PM

Featuring: BRIAN SIMON – Keyboardist. Classic Rock. Pop. Alternative.
LEARN MORE

*Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 5:00 PM8:00 PM
  *PASO ROBLES HARVEST FESTIVAL WEEKEND 10/19-10/21

Featuring: RICKY MONTIJO – Soul. Rock. Latin. Blues. Pop.
LEARN MORE=

RSVP REQUIRED
For more information please visit our website at www.docerobleswinery.com, email to info@docerobleswinery.com, or call the tasting room at (805) 227-4766.

 
Hope you can enjoy one of these beautiful, fun, and entertaining evenings!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Barrels o’ Fun…for Sale? At Rio Seco! – 5/18-5/20/18

Greetings Wine Linos!

The good folks at Rio Seco are rolling out their barrels for you…to buy, that is!  That’s right…at one of their events this weekend during Wine Fest you can pick yourself up a barrel.  Read on…


Rio Seco Vineyard and Logo

Events All Weekend Long For Wine Festival! Where Will You Be?
 
Stop by Rio Seco for one of the many FUN events planned for this weekend’s Wine Festival!
Grab a used wine barrel for a spring project!

Friday, May 18th 4-7pm 
Hinkle Happy Hour!

Our first ever (but start of many!) Hinkle Happy Hour… or TWO! Music, nibbles, family, fun,
50% off bottles and wine by the glass, Wine Club shipments ready for pick up, and NO CHARGE!
A perfect way to start off your weekend activities!

Saturday, May 19th
Pouring in the Park & Tasting Room

Catch us at the 36th Annual Wine Festival Weekend, here at the winery or be adventurous and attend the pouring event in the downtown City Park!…100 plus wineries, food vendors, and much, much more! Always a spectacular event, not for the faint of heart, and a great showcase of what the Paso Robles wine industry is all about, i.e, fantastic wines! www.pasowine.com for more information!

Sunday, May 20th 10am-1pm
“Hangover Helper Brunch”

Feeling a little puny after a hard day of wine? Join the family for our famous breakfast at the winery on Sunday, May 20th, 10-1 pm. We’ve perfected the egg casserole, French Toast, sausage, fruit, and specialty cocktail to a T!  COMPLIMENTARY to Wine Club members, $10/pp or FREE with purchase of any RIO SECO great wines that morning! RSVP’s, please. 805.237.8884
Wine Barrels For Sale (used) – $40 ea.
Spring time = PROJECTS!  If you are in need of used wine barrels, stop by and pick up a couple.
Please note: these do NOT fit in Toyota Corolla’s (believe us, we’ve tried!)


Let your driver know if you’d like to “hop off” at Rio Seco to grab a barrel on Sunday and we’ll figure out how to get it back to your accommodations.

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Annual Pig Roast at Calcareous Vineyard! – 5/19/18

Greetings Wine Linos!

Get ready to Pig out.  Cuz Calcareous is gonna roast the pig out of some this Saturday!  Read on…

Wine Festival Weekend 
Friday – Sunday, May 18th – 20th
Wine Tasting: 10-5 pm, $15/person
Lunch available for purchase from 12-3pm.

And on Sunday, 5/20/18

Wine, Lunch and Live music from
Brad Wilson from 12-3pm.

If you go, would ya bring us some?!?

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Wine Fest with Barton & The Wolf! – 5/17-5/20/18

Greetings Wine Linos!

Wine Fest is fast approaching and the Barton Family has some good stuff planned.  Check it out and pick your poison!

More Upcoming Barton & The Wolf Events:
June 9th – Mac N’ Cheese Festival – At the Avila Beach Resort. Get tickets HERE
July 7th – 46 West Summer Block Party at Four Lanterns Winery. Get tickets HERE
September 1st – Winemaker’s Dinner
September 1st – 46 West Harvest Block Party
October 19th – 21st – Harvest Festival Weekend
October 20th – Harvest Hoedown at Grey Wolf! Dress up as your favorite cowboy or cowgirl and dance the night away while drinking great wine and cocktails!
Week of October 29th – Fall shipments will ship out
November 10th – Fall Pick up party


Let your driver know if you want to “hop off” at Grey Wolf on one of your days with The Wine Line!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Upcoming Events at Calcareous!

Greetings Wine Linos!

Although we aren’t able to get out to them too often, only on our Private Tours, we do love Calcareous!  And boy, do they have a lot going on in the coming months.  Drink it in…

Events at the Vineyard

 
Vineyard Tour & Al Fresco Lunch with Winemaker, Jason Joyce
April 21 | 9:00am
This event sells out every year so reserve your spot early!
$50 per Wine Club Member | Wine Club Exclusive Event
2 tickets per membership based on availability 
 
 
Paso Robles Library Fundraiser Winemaker’s Dinner 
Sat, May 5th, Calcareous Tasting Room
Join Calcareous in supporting the Paso Robles Library at this 4-course dinner with our winemaker, Jason Joyce! The money raised from this event will go to improving the Library’s services. Tickets are $100/person and may be purchased at The Friends of the Library Store, located in Paso Robles or by using the link below.

Mother’s Day 
Sunday, May 13th

Treat mom to lunch with a view. Join us on Sunday, May 13th, from 12:00pm – 3:00pm and her lunch will be free*!  
 
Can’t join us for lunch? Mothers will also be treated to a complimentary tasting during their visit.
 

*Purchase a lunch and receive one for your mother complimentary of equal or lesser value. 


Wine Festival Weekend 
Friday – Sunday, May 18th – 20th
Wine Tasting: 10-5pm, $15/person.
Lunch available for purchase from 12-3pm. 
 
Saturday Evening, May 19th
9th Annual Pig Roast
6:30pm-9pm. Hula the night away to the rhythm of Big Island – Hawaiian Duet! Enjoy your favorite Calcareous wines while indulging in a slow-roasted pig complemented by island inspired side dishes.
Tickets: $90/non-members or
 $75/wine club
Reservations Required.
Sunday, May 20th
Wine, Lunch and Live music from
Brad Wilson from 12-3pm.

 
Memorial Day Weekend
Vino For Vets
We’d like to thank our veterans and military personal for their service. Celebrate Memorial Day at Calcareous. Active military and veterans receive complimentary tastings and 10% off their purchases. 
Vino for Vets: Calcareous will donate 5% of Memorial Weekend wine sales to the Honor Flight Central Coast.


Hopefully you can enjoy the amazing view and experience at Calcareous on one of our Private Tours or one another day of your visit to Paso after your day with The Wine Line!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Wild About Wine Stroll – Downtown Paso – 4/28/18

Greetings Wine Linos!

If you’re local, or staying here a couple of days and Saturday 4/28 is not the day you’re on The Wine Line (or even if it is and you wanna split your day) check out the Downtown Paso Wineries’ event for that day!  They’re animals there…literally!  Carry on…

Wild About Wine Stroll 

Saturday, April 28, 2018  1- 4pm

Join 20 of the Paso Robles Downtown Wineries for a Wine Stroll like no other as we raise money for Conservation Ambassadors Zoo to You!

This is one of our most popular annual strolls, providing you with a unique wine and animal experience as you stroll around the diverse wine tasting rooms in historic Downtown Paso Robles.  

Each participating winery will be hosting a special animal for you to meet while you enjoy a featured wine! Previous animals have included owls, foxes, alligators, hawks, armadillos and many more. 

Choose the winery you’d like to check-in with and purchase your tickets. On the day of the event, begin at your check-in winery to get your map, wristband and keepsake logo wine glass, then stroll around to any participating Downtown Winery tasting room to taste their featured wine and meet their animal ambassador.

Must be 21 or older, tickets are non-refundable and not transferable.
Tickets are limited and sell out fast!
$30.00 per person
Buy Tickets

Attendees are encouraged to bring their camera and take advantage of the opportunity to take pictures with the animals. Share your pics on Facebook and Instagram with #wildaboutwine2018.

Participating tasting rooms:

Asuncion Ridge Vineyards
Bodegas Paso Robles Winery
Bushong Vintage
CaliPaso
Chateau Lettau
D’Anbino
Derby Wine Estates
Diablo Paso
Domaine Degher
Frolicking Frog Cellars
Gary Kramer Guitar Cellars
Grizzly Republic Wines
Hoyt Family Vineyards
LXV Wines
Parrish Family Vineyard
Pianetta Winery
The Rabbit HOLE
Sea Shell Cellars
Symbiosis Wines
Tudor Wines


If you’re on The Wine Line for the day and want to finish Downtown for the Wild About Wine Stroll just indicate in the “Comments” section when booking online, or mention it if you call directly.

We’ll be happy to take you to a couple vineyards in the first part of the day and take you Downtown in the afternoon to finish.  We may be able to return you to your accommodations from Downtown, depending upon where you are staying and what time you would like to return.

If not, we can take whatever purchases you’ve made back to your accommodations for you (Paso, Templeton or Atascadero accommodations only) so you don’t have to lug them around for the rest of the day, or evening, if you continue later than our return time.

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Doce Robles’ “Rising Moon” Sunset Party & Hayride – 4/28/18

Greetings Wine Linos!

Those crazy kids are at it again!  Doce Robles is throwin’ a party…a series of them actually.   It’s time for the Rising Moon party series.  Read on…

“Spring Jamboree” Hayride & Wine Party

Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 6:00 PM9:00 PM
Doce Robles Winery & Vineyard

They’re back for 2018! The Rising Moon Sunset Series kicks off this April 28th with live music, deluxe backyard barbecue by local Railroad BBQ Co., Jimmy’s famous vineyard hayrides, and new Doce Robles’ wines. 

Join us at sunset for the “Winemaker’s Vineyard Hayride” with Doce Robles’ winemaker, Jim Jacobsen, and enjoy behind the scene views of our moonlit vineyard. We will be pouring plenty of wine, so invite your friends and family to enjoy some of the most beautiful views in Paso Robles, CA! Entertainment by Michael Keeney begins at 6 pm. Railroad BBQ Co. serving Santa Maria BBQ dinner. At the evening’s end, we showcase a warming fire for toasting s’mores under the rising full moon. Don’t forget your jacket and blankets!

RSVP Required
Rising Moon Sunset Series Events
“Enjoy beautiful 360° vineyard views as we take in the sunset with wine and friends at Doce Robles Winery & Vineyard. Centered around the full moon, our “Rising Moon Sunset Series” parties are the perfect way to unwind and relax in the heart of Paso Robles wine country on the beautiful Route 46 West. Live Music! Great Food! Fine Wines!”

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

The “Hunt” for ZinFest!

Greetings Wine Linos!

The “Hunt” is on this weekend!  Or more like Hunt Cellars is ON this weekend for Vintage Paso, aka ZinFest!  Check out what they’ve got planned…

Celebrate Zinfandel with Hunt Cellars Winery
THIS WEEKEND DURING VINTAGE PASO
It is ZINFANDEL TIME this Saturday!
Enjoy our St. Patrick’s themed bbq complimentary with your wine tasting from 11am-3pm.
We will be serving corned beef brisket sliders, bbq sausage and chicken.
PLUS!!
 We have an incredible wine flight featuring 6 Reserve Zinfandels
paired with locally made Chocolate Stache mustaches.
PLUS!!!!!!
 10 additional award winning wines and Ports, this weekend only.
Live Music by Jim McKnight. A guaranteed good time!
Aaaaaaaaaand Sunday
Pouring same great Zinfandel line up with Irish cheese pairing. 

Tell your driver you wanna “hop off” and join the Hunt and we’ll oblige!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line