Valentine’s Day at Vina Robles!

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Love is in the air

Treat your loved one to something wonderful this year! Join Vina Robles at one of these upcoming events.

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER
Estrella, 815 12th Street, Paso Robles
Tuesday, February 14 – 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy a romantic dinner at Paso Robles’ newest hot spot, Estrella. You and your date will be greeted with a glass of sparkling wine and then enjoy a Latin inspired four course meal prepared by executive chef Ryan Swarthout.

Here is the tantalizing menu and pairing:

First Course
Steamed Black Mussels with Spanish Chorizo and Smoked Chili Cream Sauce
Vina Robles 2010 Verdelho

Second Course
Crispy Masa Cakes filled with Slow Cooked Pork, Chipotle-Tomatillo Salsa and Spicy Cabbage Salad
Vina Robles 2009 RED4

Third Course
Argentinean Style Grilled Ribeye with Purple Potatoes and Chorizo served with Chimichurri Sauce
Vina Robles 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Huerhuero

Fourth Course
Spiced Hot Chocolate with Mini Churros
Vina Robles 2008 Petite Sirah, Jardine

$80/pp; $70/Signature Wine Club members
RSVP to 805.226.5406

 

HARRIS RANCH BEEF PAIRING & LIVE MUSIC
Saturday, February 11 – 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Kick-off Valentine’s Day weekend with wine, food, and live music at the Vina Robles tasting room! Starting at noon, Harris Beef Ranch will be serving New York Steak bites paired with Vina Robles estate wines. At 1:00 p.m. local singer and songwriter, Nataly Lola, will continue their Saturday Live series and provide melodic pop, folk, and jazz tunes.

Complimentary, no RSVPs required. Wine for purchase and tasting available.

CHOCOLATE PAIRING
Sunday, February 12 – 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy an afternoon of chocolate and wine pairing as San Luis Obispo based Sweet Earth Chocolates presents a selection of their delectable organic and fair trade chocolate creations in the  tasting room.

Chocolate tasting is complimentary, no RSVPs required.

Hope to see you at one of these lovely events!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Upcoming Feb. Events at Pianetta Winery

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Pianetta Winery has some exciting events coming up in February.  Check out the details below.

 

4th Annual Take Flight February 25th 3-6pm

Saturday, February 25th Pianetta will “Take Flight”, at their formal reserve tasting. They’ll be hosting this upscale event up at their Winery in San Miguel. They will be pairing 5 catered courses with our reserve Library wines for this special afternoon. This event will surely sell out, so if you would like to RSVP, call the tasting room at 805-226-4005 to purchase your ticket and find out what wines they will be pouring.

Accommodations Available!
Courtyard Marriott in Paso Robles (805) 238-2770 is offering a special rate of $139/night. Friday and Saturday rooms are available.
Adelaide Inn in Paso Robles  (805) 239-5512 rooms starting at $85 (+tax)

**Mention Pianetta Winery to reserve with the discount. MUST BOOK by 2/1, the availability and rate cannot be guaranteed after!**

First Saturdays: Wine & the Arts

First Saturdays is a monthly event promoting great local artwork, downtown tasting rooms and art galleries.  February 4th, 5-7pm Pianetta is featuring Joan Scott, a local artist with great work on display in the tasting room during the month of February! Join them for an artist reception with Joan, fine cheeses and great wine!

Look forward to seeing you at one of these great events!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Upcoming Events at Edward Sellers

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Greetings Wine Linos!

With Valentine’s Day coming soon, we invite you to “Hop On” The Wine Line and “Hop Off” at Edward Sellers for their “Sax in the Vineyard!”

Saturday, February 11th

Make a date with your Sweetheart to celebrate at Edward Sellers

They will provide a rustic picnic, a bottle of their beautiful Rhone wines, two glasses, a blanket and their vineyard.  Then, take your sweetheart by the hand and together stroll through the vineyard to find the perfect location for your romantic lunch. Spread out your blanket, enjoy the view and relax.

The amazing soulful sound of Scott Liddi’s Saxophone will waft through the vines and serenade you.

$55.00 Wine Club

$65.00 Non Wine Club

Reservations Required – Space is limited

Call the Edward Sellers Tasting Room Today! 805.239.8915

Picnic will include:

Your choice of: Roasted Turkey & Brie with peach chutney, baby greens, on focaccia, or Oak Grilled Beef Tenderloin with melted onion relish, horseradish cream and arugula on ciabatta, or Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil with local olive oil on ciabatta.

Baskets will include: Olives, Marcona Almonds and Country Pate, house made Potatoes Chips, house made Zucchini Pickles, Pasta Salad, and Blissful Brownies.

(Picnic in the vineyard subject to weather. In the event of Rain, space will be provided in the Winery)

(Blanket and Basket Not Included in Purchase)

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Paso Robles Rhone Rangers Experience

Sunday, February 19th, 2012
Join the 45+ members of the Paso Robles Chapter of the Rhone Rangers for the 2012 Paso Robles Rhone Rangers Experience. This fun-filled and information-rich day will include a moderated “Rhone Essentials” Seminar, a Vintners’ Lunch, and the Grand Tasting and Silent Auction. The day’s events will take place at Windfall Farms, a beautiful equestrian ranch just off Creston Road about 10 miles east of Paso Robles. Tickets for the seminar and lunch are just $75, and seminar/lunch attendees will receive free entry into the Grand Tasting.  Tickets for the Grand Tasting are just $25.  The Grand Tasting is free to qualified trade and media (advance registration is required).  To purchase tickets, or for more information, go to http://www.rhonerangers.org/calendar/paso_experience.php.

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Harvest Wine Weekend at Vina Robles!

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Bring your friends and celebrate the 2011 Harvest Wine Weekend on October 22 – 23 at Vina Robles.  From wine to food and fun; they have everything you need to enjoy fall in the heart of wine country.

STOMP ‘TIL YOU DROP!

Sunday, October 23 – 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Limited tickets available

Drinking Vina Robles wine is the easy part. Now it’s time for you to lend them a hand, er, your feet – at the 2nd annual “Stomp ‘Til You Drop” harvest celebration!

The action starts at 11:00 a.m. in their demonstration vineyard adjacent to our hospitality center, where you will learn all of 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 footprint on the 2011 vintage.

Your labors will be rewarded with a traditional Swiss-style harvest lunch prepared by Chef and Director of Hospitality Martin Columberg. Tickets are $45; $36 Signature Wine Club members. To purchase your tickets call them at (805) 227-4812, Option 1 or email s.mcgee@vinarobles.com.

5TH ANNUAL SWISS DAYS

Saturday & Sunday, October 22 – 23, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Savor the flavors of Switzerland at the Vina Robles 5th annual Swiss Days. Enjoy complimentary wine tasting and Swiss-style treats such as sausages, Raclette melted cheese, macaroni and cheese, and the classic harvest dessert vermicelle at their hospitality center on both days.

Our Saturday LIVE series continues with the upbeat sounds of Sean Wiggins and Paul Houston from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Take advantage of special savings on select wines throughout the weekend!

No reservations are necessary, just “hop off” at Vina Robles!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Clayhouse Wild, Wild East Party – Harvest Fest Weekend 10/22

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Clayhouse has their Wild, Wild East Ranch Party coming up soon!

Saturday, October 22-Their Biggest event of the year! Get your boots and hats out…they are getting ready for some down home fun! Make your reservations now if you haven’t already. Hotels are filling up fast, if not sold out. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit their amazing Red Cedar Vineyard, especially during Harvest time.

They will have lip-smackin’ BBQ fare, live music and lots of Clayhouse wines (including some of the new releases and maybe some other surprises!) Tickets are $18 for Clayhouse wine club members and $38 for non-wine club members. Call them in the tasting room to reserve your spot 805.238-7055. Reservations are required for this event.

Hope to see you there!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Edward Sellers Vineyard Sundown BBQ – Wine Fest Weekend!

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Greetings Wine Linos!
Make your reservation today for the Edward Sellers “Vineyard Sundown BBQ” at the winery Saturday night, May 21st, 6-9PM.  Enjoy the best of the west, country style barbeque with renowned cowboy flavor Chef Billy Ruiz. He and his staff will be preparing Harris Ranch NY strip and chicken over the pit with all of their fabulous fixin’s.  Enjoy your meal with all of the current Edward Sellers releases and more….

Then, dip into something sweet at the “Candy Bar”, for that bit of evening decadence, Syrah and chocolate, the perfect combo!

After dinner, dance the night away with some great live music under the stars…!

This night is filling up fast, so please make your reservation now:

Cellar Club Members: $45.00/person
Cellar Club Guests: $65.00/person
Non-Member Guests: $75.00/person

Contact the Tasting Room at 805.239.8915 to make your reservation.

Hope to see you there!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Kiamie Wine Cellars Wine Fest Weekend!

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Kiamie Wine Festival Weekend Activities
May 20th – 22nd, 2011
NEW Tasting Room Location, New Release Tastings and Verticals, Major Case Discounts, Live Auction Dinner & More!

Make your plans to join Kiamie for the 2011 Paso Robles Wine Festival, May 20 – 22 and enjoy great wine, food and everything your palate desires during this once a year event. PLUS! Check out their new tasting room located in the beautiful Westside of Paso Robles on Adelaida Road (just 3.3 miles from new neighbors JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery and less than a mile from Tablas Creek Winery).
BOTH Kiamie tasting room locations will be open throughout the weekend!

Join Kiamie Wine Cellars for the following weekend events…

Kiamie’s Downtown Tasting Room
1111 Riverside Ave. Suite 102. Paso Robles, CA
“Hop off” in beautiful downtown Paso Robles, just steps away from the park and enjoy…

– Complimentary hors d’eouvres & artisan cheese pairings
– Samplings of Kiamie’s newest wine blends
– Retreat at Kiamie’s air conditioned VIP room
–  Friendly staff and fine art on display

Or if you are out and about on your own, check out:

Kiamie’s NEW Westside Tasting Room
9750 Adelaida Rd. Paso Robles, CA

Take a “sneak peak” at their newest location in Far Out Westside Paso Robles and enjoy…

– BBQ & Live Music on Friday and Sunday
– Samplings of Kiamie’s New White Kuvee and 2006 Vintages
– Wines from Le Cuvier and Tolo Cellars too!
– Beautiful scenery and picnic area in Far Out Paso

It’s gonna be a wonderful Wine Fest Weekend!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Wine Fest Weekend at Eberle!

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Join Eberle Winery for Wine Festival Weekend.  They’ve got some very cool happenings this weekend:

Friday, May 20, 2011 – Winemaker Dinner in the Caves

Eberle Winery welcomes one of the most sought after chefs on the Central Coast, Chef Charlie Paladin, to create their 2011 Winemkaer Dinner in the Caves. His experience traveling the world and working with more than a dozen cuisines gives him the flexibility to create unique, diverse and elegant courses to match Eberle wines.

* $150 pp / Cellar Club Members $100.00
* Call the Tasting Room at 805-238-9607 to make your reservations.

Saturday, May 21, 2011 – Tasting Room Hours 10am – 6pm
“Hop off” at the winery to taste the NEW releases and special offerings for PR Wine Festival.

Sunday, May 22, 2011 – Tasting Room Hours  10am – 6pm
Take advantage of the special sales in the tasting room, complimentary wine tasting and cave tours. Voted one of the top wineries in Paso Robles. “Hop off” and check out Gary Eberle’s German style barbecue bites 12-3pm.

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Rio Seco’s Wine Fest & Case Specials

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Exciting News from RIO SECO!  They are gearing up for another fabulous, fun-filled and busy summer season!  We are happy to hear that Tom is responding well to his treatments and hopes to be at every festival, party and Friday Fun Nite this summer.

In honor of the 29th annual Paso Robles Wine Festival Rio Seco will be offering CASE SPECIALS on a few of their favorite BBQ wines!

2004 Roussanne – $65/case
2005 Merlot – $90/case
2005 Grand Slam (55% Cab/45% Syrah) The “BBQ Blend” – $100/case

Wine Festival at RIO SECO:
May 20-22, 2011
Friday & Saturday – super sales, new releases, BBQ tidbits all weekend, Olive product specials and of course Wine Club shipments for pick up.
Sunday- Complimentary Taco Bar Fiesta with all the fixins’ Sun. May 22, 1-4 p.m. Relax and enjoy the groovy sounds of Dean Coy & Friends while sipping on one of new releases! Hope to see you there, no reservations necessary.

NEW EVENT! Buy your tickets now! First time ever…
Seafood & Sangria Party!
Sat. June 4th, 2011 6-10 p.m.
$65.00/ pp
RIO SECO and PIER 46 SEAFOOD MARKET are happy to pair up on this awesome summer kick off event! $65.00 includes unlimited seafood & sangria served from an ice bar! Live music from the always entertaining Impromptu. AND… 6 bottles of wine to take home! Yes, you read that correctly, each couple will take home a case of summer wine with their ticket purchase! Also, for ticket holders only, they are opening up the vineyard for one night FREE dry camping with tent, trailer or RV (space limited). BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW, SELLING LIKE CRAB CAKES! Call the winery (805) 237-8884 or email Cait at info@riosecowine.com

9th annual Friday Fun Nites to begin soon!
Start the Friday Nite party season June 24th, 2011 with ZZAH.  Look forward to fantastic NEW music, creative NEW food menus, NEW released wines from RIO SECO, and always your old friends all summer long!  $10.00/pp. BBQ tickets.  Kids under 12 FREE. Call for reservations (805) 237-8884, space limited.

Hope to see you at one of these great events!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

The New Santa Barbara Wine Line is Up & Running!!

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Greetings Wine Linos!

It is with great pleasure, a little anxiety, and much, much pride, that I can announce to formal opening of The Wine Line’s Santa Barbara service!!!  I have been working on the details, testing the region, meeting the wineries, etc., over the past 9 months.  As many of you know, and several participated in, we operated a few “free test” weekends that went very well.

Our service will be operating 7 days a week.  Pick ups are as far south as the city of Santa Barbara, as far north as Nipomo and all the towns & cities in between.  The cost is $79.95per person, with a optional $15 lunch.  Pick up charges vary for everywhere outside of Solvang, Buellton or Santa Ynez, where there is no additional pick up charge.

The Santa Barbara wine country is a bit more spread out than Paso, so we like to encourage folks to plan your day in advance if there are specific wineries you’d like to visit.  Otherwise, we are happy to make recommendations and help with your day.

As always, The Wine Line is the most flexible and affordable all day wine tasting tour service and we are sure you’ll enjoy the new service area. The specific area we are servicing is Los Olivos up through Foxen Canyon.  The wineries we are proud to service are:

Foxen Canyon Wineries:

Cambria Vineyards & Winery
Curtis Winery
Fess Parker
Firestone Vineyards & Winery
Foxen Vineyards & Foxen 7200
Kenneth Volk
Koehler Winery
Riverbench
Tres Hermanas
Zaca Mesa Vineyards & Winery

Los Olivos Wineries:

Alexander & Wayne
Andrew Murray
Arthur Earl
Bernat
Blair Fox Cellars
Byron
Carhartt Vineyard & Winery
Carina Cellars
Coghlan
Consilience
Coquelicot
Daniel Gehrs Wines
Dragonette
Epiphany Cellars
IO
Longoria
Qupe/Verdad
Saarloos & Sons
Scott Cellars
Stolpman Vineyards
Tensley/Lea
Tre Anelli

We look forward to having you “hop on” in either the Paso Robles’ or Santa Barbara Wine Country!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line