Art Bar at Broken Earth Winery – 4/28/17

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Broken Earth Winery has a special event coming up featuring art, wine, good and fun!  It’s call Art Bar and read on for details and how to join in:

Eat-Drink-Be Crafty
Join us for an evening of art and wine.
April 28th, 6-8:30 pm
Click on the link below to secure your spot!
This event will sell out fast, purchase your tickets now.

http://brokenearthwinery.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c8b49b45944a9782fbffd755a&id=7266590339&e=cc27979caf

Contact Broken Earth directly if you’d like more information or to be a part of the experience.

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Vintage Paso Weekend at Shale Oak – 3/17-3/19

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Yet another of our West side wineries is planning some wonderful things for folks this weekend!  Take a look and maybe you can “hop off” at Shale Oak to partake in some of the goodies.
ZINFANDEL VERTICAL PAIRED WITH TRUFFLES
Friday, Saturday, Sunday   |   MARCH 17-19   |   11am-5pm
Our first offering of a ZINFANDEL VERTICAL!
We’re cutting loose the last 40 bottles of two library vintages, and pouring our 2010, 2011 and 2012 Zins side-by-side.
As if that’s not enticing enough, we have paired each with a specialty dark chocolate truffle.
While they last, this tasting is $20/pp, purchase of three bottle set is 25% off.
SATURDAY ON THE PATIO
Saturday   |   MARCH 18   |   11am-5pm
Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon! The forecast looks great, the Pairing Knife food truck will be here
and JILL KNIGHT is live on stage 1-4pm.

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

A Zin-Fully Fun Weekend at Castoro Cellars – 3/17-3/19/17

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Yet another wonderful time is looking to be had at Castoro Cellars this weekend for the Vintage Paso (aka ZinFest) Weekend.  They’ve got some great music, food and fun!  Check out what they ‘ve got in store and “hop off” if or when you’d like on Saturday or Sunday!

Come Celebrate All Things Zinfandel

      

Vintage Paso Weekend

A celebration of the regions first varietal, Zinfandel.
Come sip, smell, and savor the heritage of Paso Robles   

FRIDAY NIGHT

Zinfest Kick-off Dinner

6:00pm – $100
Kick off your weekend with a Zinfandel inspired menu prepared by Chef Greg Ehrlich. Click here to see menu.  Paired perfectly with your meal is live music played by the talented Chris Beland. Tickets include a 5-course meal, wine, and live music all for $100.00

Purchase HERE before it’s too late

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

Open House ALL Day, Both Days

10:00-5:30 – $5/$0 club

Come join us in the tasting room on Saturday and Sunday for live music, barrel tastings from our wine maker and assistant winemaker, Zinfandel case specials and food by the one and only Shave ‘N Flav.

Saturday,  March 18th
~ Ricky Montijo and the Mojitos- 12:00-4:00
~Shave ‘N Flav food truck- 11:00AM-3:00
~Barrel tastings- 12:00-4:00

Sunday, March 19th
~ Shawn Clark Family Band- 12:00-4:00
~ Shave ‘N Flav food truck- 11:00AM-3:00
~Barrel tastings- 12:00-4:00

SUNDAY

Yoga Brunch in the vines

9:00am – $30/$25 club

There is no better way to end your Zinfandel weekend then with Yoga in the Vines. Join Lauren, our in-house Yogini Sunday morning at 9:00 AM. followed by a specially prepared brunch by Chef Greg Ehrlich. This event sells out quick!
Get your tickets now!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Walk the Vineyards with

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Greetings Wine Linos!

One of our smaller, West side boutiques, Caliza, is offering a very special, intimate experience this upcoming weekend for the Vintage Paso festival weekend.  Read on to see if you’d like to make an appointment and “hop off” at Caliza to join Carl

Spring is in the air, plants are blooming, and we are only days away from bud break.  It is the perfect time of year to visit, and what better weekend to join us then with Vintage Paso: Zinfandel Weekend, March 17th-19th. Join us for a very rare opportunity to walk the vineyard with owner/winemaker Carl Bowker, along with a private tasting after.

What: Vineyard Walking Tour and Private Tasting

When: Saturday, March 18th @ 9:30 AM

Where: Caliza Estate Vineyard & Tasting Room, 2570 Anderson Rd., Paso Robles, CA

Cost: $25 per person, $20 club members

This will be a unique chance to see how we manage the vines during the beginning of the season as well as take in all of the other sights and sounds of early spring.

This event will be limited to the first 15 reservations, so if you want a chance to participate we suggest booking now!

If you can’t make the vineyard tour we would highly suggest joining us for our featured Spring Focused Tasting Experience where we will be tasting through the 2012, 2013, & 2014 vintages of our Primitivo, along with a sneak peak at our 2015 Kissin’ Cousins white rhone blend.  Appointments available this weekend at 10:30, 12:30, & 2:30.  We’ve generated rave reviews from this tasting experience, it is something you don’t want to miss!

If you’d like to “hop off” at Caliza on your tour please contact us as soon as possible so we can make an appointment for you that can be accommodated.

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Grey Wolf Cellars/Barton Family Wines – The Grey Games! – 3/17-3/19/17 Vintage Paso Fest!

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Another great time is to be had at Grey Wolf Cellars and Barton Family Wines.  This time it’s for Vintage Paso (aka Zin Fest).  Book your tour now and you can “hop off” at Grey Wolf and partake in some of the festivities!

 

We look forward to having you “hop on” soon!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Croad Vineyards Spring 2017 Zin Fest Party & Sausage Sizzle

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Under two weeks til the venerable Vintage Paso Festival Weekend (aka Zin Fest!).  Our Kiwi friends at Croad Vineyards have some fun in store for the weekend, as well as, more thereafter…read on for the deatils from them…

Spring Season at Croad Vineyards brings LIVE MUSIC and BBQ,
along with great WINE.
Here’s what’s happening!

Zinfandel Festival
Sausage Sizzle Schedule
VINTAGE PASO PARTY AT CROAD VINEYARDS

Saturday March 18th 11 am-5 pm

(Vintage Paso: Zinfandel Festival weekend)

Saturday

LIVE MUSIC BY ‘THE CRESTON RANGERS BAND’ AND AWESOME BBQ
Good on ya mate! It’s all happening up here on Saturday! Come on by for some amazing BBQ, great wines and live music on the patio.
 $10 TASTING / $10 BBQ
Friday and Sunday 

Wind up and down the weekend with kiwi bangers and grilled onions. Take advantage of our patio space. Sip your wine while relaxing and enjoying our view of the Templeton Gap!

$10 TASTING / $5 SAUSAGE SIZZLE

Kiwi Hour: 50% off  wine by the glass (every day 2-3pm)
IT’S BACK!!!!

SAUSAGE SIZZLE SATURDAY

A great New Zeland and Australian tradition, Grilled banger and onions on a toasted white roll
EVERY 2ND AND 4TH SATURDAY IN SPRING & SUMMER
(Including July 4th & Labor Day Weekends)
$5 AMERICAN DOLLARS
1PM  TO 3:30 PM
No reservations required. Just show up… Kiwi style!
SIZZLING DATES
MARCH 25
APRIL 8 & 22
MAY 13 & 27
JUNE 10 & 24
JULY 1, 8 & 22
AUGUST 12 & 26
SEPTEMBER 2, 9 & 23
SAUSAGE SIZZLE SATURDAY SPECIAL
A Kiwi style banger with a glass of our 2015 Rose or ‘661’ House Red Blend
$12 Also
COOK YOUR OWN BANGER WEEKENDS
Most 1st and 3rd weekends all Spring and Summer
Get our gourmet bangers you grill yourself on our Kiwi grill
PKG OF 4 SAUSAGES AND USE OF GRILL FOR $10 DON’T FORGET ‘KIWI HOUR’ 2-3PM EVERY DAY
WINES BY THE GLASS 1/2 OFF (except 2015 Rose and ‘661’)

Feel free to book a 2 Day Pass to “hop on” The Wine Line for these, and many other, festival-ivities over the weekend!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Villa San-Juliette at Thomas Hill Organics – 11/2/16

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Villa San-Juliette is having what looks to be a wonderful Winemaker Dinner at one of our favorite Farm-Fresh local restaurants in Downtown Paso Robles, Thomas Hill Organics.  Read on and let your Pavlovian instincts take over!

Romantique Winemaker Dinner

November 2nd at 6:30pm

Tickets for our Romantique Winemaker Dinner at Thomas Hill Organics are available now! Don’t miss out on your chance to join our owners, Ken Warwick and Nigel Lythgoe, and Villa San-Juliette’s Winemaker, Dan Smith, in an evening of epicurean delights. The team at Thomas Hill Organics has developed a three course meal(displayed below) that perfectly highlights our excellent wines. To cap off the evening guests will be treated to a sneak peak of our 2013 Romantique Blend accompanied by a trio of cheeses that accent it’s subtlety and nuance.

Seating is limited and priority goes to members of the VSJ Wine Club, so reserve your place now. Pricing is $102 for Club Members and $130 for non-member guests. Tickets can be purchased via our online store here, or you can contact our tasting room at 805-467-0014. We hope you’ll join us.

Hope you can join them…hope we can too!! 🙂

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Harvest Wine Weekend at Zenaida Cellars – 10.15 & 10.16

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Greetings Wine Linos!

There’s a lot to do this weekend during the Harvest Festival!  Here’s what you can partake in if you “hop off” at Zenaida Cellars on the West side of Paso:

Eat Like A Winemaker
What does the Crush Crew eat?……….. Jimmy’s BBQ!

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Jimmy’s Original BBQ will be on site from 12-3pm with their BBQ truck serving authentic grub that winemaker’s love!

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Picnic on the lawn, The games will be out!  Play Corn Hole, Giant Jenga, & Lawn Yatzee all weekend!

Just let your driver know if you wanna “hop off” there and we’ll make it happen!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

This Week at Vina Robles!

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Greetings Wine Linos!

Vina Robles has some things coming up both at the winery and their beautiful amphitheatre.  Check it out:
Lunch Offerings - NEW

Lunch Offerings
Thursdays through Sundays
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy a casual wine country lunch paired with Vina Robles estate wines on one of the luxurious patios or inside the Tasting Room. Menu options include salads, sandwiches, flatbread pizzas, Swiss specialties, and desserts. View Menu.

$5-$15/retail; $3-$13/Club members
(food service ceases at 3:00 p.m. on Amphitheatre show days)
Dulcie Taylor

Saturday Live feat. Dulcie Taylor
Saturday, October 8 – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Every Saturday, we invite you to slow down from your week, sit back and enjoy live music – all while savoring award-winning Vina Robles wines.

Complimentary. No RSVP necessary. Wine tastings as well as wine by the glass and lunch offerings available for purchase. No outside alcohol please.
Concert Calendar

Vina Robles Amphitheatre
Concert Calendar

Here is the most recent Amphitheatre schedule for updating your calendars and to share with your guests.

Click on the flyer image to obtain a PDF file of the calendar.

You can “hop off” at Vina Robles to enjoy their offerings any day you book with us.  We do offer service to/from the Amphitheatre events, but at an additional charge with advance notice.  Please contact us directly to get a quote.

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line

Rockin’ BBQ at Rio Seco! – 7/17

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Greetings Wine Linos!

The Hinkle Family is at it again!  They’re throwin’ a Rockin’ BBQ.  Read on for the details:

Rio Seco Vineyard and Logo

This Friday… July 17th ~ 6-9pm
Dean Coy & The All-Stars!

Join us for DEAN COY & THE ALL-STARS this upcoming Friday Fun Nite.  Old time Rock n’ Roll that is great for dancin’,  singin’ and sippin’!  $12 for BBQ, Music, and Wine Tasting.  Kids under 10 are Free! 6-9 p.m. Please RSVP by Thursday, 805.237.8884 or email info@riosecowine.com.

Hope you can make it!

Until the next drop.

The Wine Line