Sunday, March 26th, 2006
Basque Paella Cooking Class with Chef Dallas Holt at Cass Winery
Come meet Chef Dallas from the 10th Street Grill, as he teaches us one of his Basque favorites. Experience the great flavors that have marked paella as a Spanish classic for centuries. 11 a.m. $50/person; $40/person wine club. 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. 805.239.1730. info@casswines.com

Friday, March 31st, 2006
Small Potatoes Concert at Castoro Cellars
Upbeat Folk Duo "From Celtic to Cowboy". Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Not outside beverages allowed. $15/person. Reservations Recommended. Local 238-0725 or 888-DAM-FINE. 1315 N. Bethel Road, Templeton, CA. www.castorocellars.com. www.slofolks.org

Friday, April 0th, 2006
Food and Wine Pairing at Thunderbolt Junction Winery
Food and Wine Pairing: Ham with Hidden Mountain Ranch Muscat Canelli. Release of new wines - Thunderbolt Junction Rose, Hidden Mountain Muscat, and San Luis Obispo Winery Poolside Rose.

Saturday, April 1st, 2006 - Saturday, April 1st, 2006
"Don't Be Fooled" Extravaganza! at Robert Hall Winery
Exclusively for Robert Hall Winery Cavern Club Members. What better day than April Fool's Day to test your palate? Tantalize your senses & join us for a blind tasting of your favorite Robert Hall wines and a preview tasting of the soon-to-be-released 2003 Robert Hall Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon! Also - enjoy a sampling of delectable olives from La Bella Olives. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. RSVP 805.239.1616 ext. 22. Robert Hall Winery, 3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles.

Saturday, April 1st, 2006
Cass Winery Spring Release
All day complimentary at Cass Winery. Enjoy our releases of Viognier, Roussanne and our secret weapon this year TANGO! We'll celebrate the spring by bringing in a petting zoo of lambs and goats for the kids and BBQ some of the same for the adults. 7350 Linne Road Paso Robles, CA 93446. 805.239.1730 email: info@casswines.com

Saturday, April 8th, 2006
Jeff Linsky Solo-Guitar Orchestra at Castoro Cellars
Jeff Linsky Solo-Guitar Orchestra-Brazilian Jazz. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. No outside food or beverages allowed. $15/person. Reservations recommended. Local 805-238-0725 or 888-DAM-FINE. 1315 N. Bethel Road, Templeton, CA. www.castorocellars.com. www.slofolks.org

Saturday, April 8th, 2006
Rare & Reserve Club Members (Private Party) at Eberly Winery
Having recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, food critics enthusiastically acclaim Spiaggia as one of the very best Italian fine dining restaurants in Chicago and America. Nominated for Outstanding Service in the U.S. by the James Beard Foundation in 2005, Spiaggia is uniquely defined by Chef/Partner Tony Mantuano’s superlative interpretation of authentic Italian cuisine. Mantuano’s menu is comprised of the world’s finest ingredients and we at Eberle Winery are honored to host him as our guest chef for this annual private event. 6:30pm. $100/person. Contact Sheri Kennedy for reservations at 805-238-9607 or email sheri@eberlewinery.com.

Saturday, April 8th, 2006 - Saturday, April 8th, 2006
Wine and Cheese Pairing at Bianchi Winery
Join Lynette Canas, Certified Wine Professional, as she teaches the concepts of pairing award winning Bianchi Wines with gourmet cheeses on Saturday April 8 th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Tickets are $35.00/Retail and $25.00/Lakeside Members. Seating is limited. Please call for reservations at 805-226-9922 ext 31

Saturday, April 15th, 2006
Dim Sum Cooking Class with Chef Charles Paladin Wayne at Cass Winery
Chef Charles Paladin Wayne will show you how to prepare the best of these most exotic and tasty Asian treats. Includes wine, lunch and take aways $50/person; $40/person wine club. 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. 805.239.1730. info@casswines.com

Friday, April 21st, 2006 - Sunday, April 23rd, 2006
A Weekend at Oak Hill Manor Bed and Breakfast
The Central Coast’s premiere B&B; is proud to join with two “Rising Stars” of the Paso Robles Wine Scene for a week-end get-away of wine, food and merriment! For this special event, we are spotlighting two wineries that we, or our guests, have recently discovered: Anglim and Cass wineries Contact Risë or Maurice Macaré at (805) 462-9317 or e-mail us at macare@oakhillmanorbandb.com for more information and to reserve your room today!

Sunday, April 23rd, 2006
Steinbeck Vineyard Jeep Excursion & Tasting at Eberle Winery
11:30 AM. Once again Eberle Winery and the Wine Yard are teaming up for a Jeep excursion of Steinbeck Vineyards. Start the afternoon with a picnic lunch over looking the Paso Robles Wine Country as we taste through the current Viognier, Zinfandel and Syrah releases. Howie Steinbeck and daughter Cindy Newkirk will then take you on an old school Jeep tour in their original CJ5 Jeeps as they explain how some of the best fruit in the Paso Robles Wine Country is grown. $35 Club Members & $45 for Non-Club Members.

Tuesday, April 25th, 2006
Paso Robles Wine Country Grand Tasting Tour - New York
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Sunday, May 0th, 2006
Food and Wine Pairing at Thunderbolt Junction Winery
Food and Wine Pairing: Mexican ‘antojitos’ paired with San Luis Obispo Winery Poolside Rose.

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006
Paso Robles Wine Country Grand Tasting Tour - San Francisco
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Friday, May 5th, 2006
Cinco de Mayo at Thunderbolt Junction Winery
Viva Cinco de Mayo! Food and wine Pairing: Nachos with San Luis Obispo Winery Poolside Rose. Call 805-226-9907 for details.

Friday, May 12th, 2006 - Friday, May 12th, 2006
Hospice du Rhone Dinner at Robert Hall Winery
An exclusive 5-course Rhone wine dinner with winemaker Don Brady and Guest Chef Charles Paladin Wayne. Featured wines include the inaugural Blanc de Robles - our new white-Rhone blend. $95 pp. For reservations, please ph. 805.239.1616 ext. 24. Robert Hall Winery, 3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles.

Friday, May 12th, 2006 - Sunday, May 14th, 2006
Rosé Celebration with Robert Hall Winery
Celebrate Hospice du Rhone & Mother's Day with a taste of Robert Hall's newly released 2005 Rosé de Robles - a delightful blend of Syrah, Grenache, Cinsaut and Mourvèdre. Open daily, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Robert Hall Winery, 3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles.

Friday, May 12th, 2006 - Sunday, May 14th, 2006
Mother's Day at Thunderbolt Junction Winery
Happy Mother’s Day – Chocolate Fountain treats. Call 805-226-9907 for details.

Saturday, May 13th, 2006
California Guitar Trio at Castoro Cellars
California Guitar Trio Spellbinding Guitar Maestros. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. No outside food or beverages allowed. $20/person. Reservations recommended. Local 805-238-0725 or 888-DAM-FINE. 1315 N. Bethel Road, Templeton, CA. www.castorocellars.com. www.slofolks.org

Sunday, May 14th, 2006 - Sunday, May 14th, 2006
Mother's Day Brunch at Robert Hall Winery
Treat Mom to a scrumptious brunch at Robert Hall Winery especially prepared by Chef Charlie. Advance reservations required, 805.239.1616 ext.24. $40 Cavern Club members, $17.50 Children 16 & Under, $45 non-club members. Robert Hall Winery, 3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles.

Sunday, May 14th, 2006
Mothers Day Weekend at Windward Vineyard
Show your mother how much you appreciate all she does with a vertical tasting at Windward Vineyard. Bring a picnic to enjoy in our Lath House with your mom’s favorite vintage, and enjoy the views that go on forever!

Thursday, May 18th, 2006 - Sunday, May 21st, 2006
24th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival Weekend
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Thursday, May 18th, 2006 - Sunday, May 21st, 2006
Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival at Windward
Enjoy a fun filled weekend in Paso, and see all this wine country has to offer. Friday through Sunday enjoy a vertical tasting at Windward paired with artisan cheeses. For more information go to www.pasowine.com

Friday, May 19th, 2006
Paso Robles Wine Festival Dinner at Eberle Winery
Chef Josh Silvers will bring to Eberle the inspirations from Syrah Bistro in Santa Rosa, California, where he serves brilliantly innovative California-French cuisine. Pairing wine and food is a natural for Chef Silvers and this dinner is sure to be another great reason to celebrate with Eberle in Paso Robles Wine Country. 6:30pm. $110/person. Contact Sheri Kennedy for reservations at 805-238-9607 or email sheri@eberlewinery.com.

Friday, May 19th, 2006 - Friday, May 19th, 2006
Pirates in Paradise Wine Dinner at Robert Hall Winery
Aarrrrr! Discover the treasures of Robert Hall Winery in our very own Calypso Cay Caribbean playground! Enjoy the swashbuckling voyage, complete with a grilled island feast and grog, while you groove to the tunes of ZZAH. Meet Cap'n Rhone and compete in a treasure hunt for pirate's booty. Scallywag reservations, 805.239.1616 ext. 24. $65 Cavern Club members, $75 non-members. Robert Hall Winery, 3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles.

Friday, May 19th, 2006
Wine Festival Weekend Guest Chef Dinner at Justin Winery
The Vineyard at Stockcross is Sir Peter Michael’s beautiful 60 room country inn in Berkshire, England which also houses Chef John Campbell’s contemporary and innovative restaurant. Chef John Campbell’s cooking lives up to expectations—it is skilled and impresses for its sound grasp of principles. Nothing superfluous is added to dishes, the marriage of unusual flavors and texture is thoughtful, as is the technique, which lends an admirable precision and consistency to his cooking. The Vineyard at Stockcross restaurant was the 2003 winner of the BMW Square Meal Award for Best Out of Town Restaurant. 6:30 p.m. $150 per person; $120 per person for our Wine Society members. 11680 Chimney Rock Road. 805-238-6932 x130. www.justinwine.com

Friday, May 19th, 2006
Tours of the Winery and the Barrel Cathedral at Thunderbolt Junction Winery
Tours of the Winery and the Barrel Cathedral Food Pairings with our newest Wines: Thai Pizza and Chocolate Fountain treats. Call 805-226-9907 for details.

Saturday, May 20th, 2006
Food Pairings at Thunderbolt Junction Winery
Food Pairings with our newest Wines: Thai Pizza, Tapas and Chocolate Fountain treats

Saturday, May 20th, 2006 - Sunday, May 21st, 2006
Still Waters Vineyards Presents Artist Jeff Hansen
Enjoy the amazing photographis artworks titled "Impressionistic Paintings" by Jeff Hansen in the beautiful ourdoor setting of Still Waters Vineyards Saturday and Sunday 11-5

Saturday, May 20th, 2006
Food Pairings at Thunderbolt Junction
Food Pairings with our newest Wines: Thai Pizza and Chocolate Fountain treats

Sunday, May 21st, 2006 - Sunday, May 21st, 2006
Open House at Robert Hall Winery
Sunday, May 21st, 2006 The wine festivities continue! Drop by Robert Hall Winery for our Annual Open House - wine tasting, new releases, live jazz music and a showing of artisans from throughout California. Out of the Box gourmet picnic lunches available. Robert Hall Winery, 3443 Mill Road, Paso Robles.

Sunday, May 21st, 2006
Food Pairings with New Wines at Thunderbolt Junction Winery
Food Pairings with our newest Wines: Thai Pizza, Tapas and Chocolate Fountain treats Family BBQ $5.00/person. Call 805-226-9907 for details.

Saturday, May 27th, 2006 - Sunday, May 28th, 2006
Seafood and Sauces Cooking Class at Cass Winery
2 day class! Learn from Chef Jeff Marcove the preparation of Parchment Fish and other indirect heat forms of fish preparation on Saturday and on Sunday learn to make exotic and easy sauces for both meat and fish meals. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Includes lunch & wine both days plus gourmet take-aways. $150/person; $120 wine club. 7350 Linne Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446. 805.239.1730. info@casswines.com

Thursday, June 1st, 2006 - Thursday, June 1st, 2006
Robert Hall Winery Travels to Portugal
June 1, 2006 Join Robert Hall on a journey through the Douro River Valley and discover the nuances of Port and its legacy to Portugal. For more information click on Portugal Cruise or contact By Land Or By Sea Travel at 805.239.3177 ph. Early Booking Discount Available -- call today!

Sunday, June 11th, 2006
3rd Annual Pinot & Paella Cook-Off with Windward
It keeps getting better every year, and this year is no exception. Enjoy an afternoon in the park filled with Paso Robles Pinot Noir, and amazing Paella creations. All proceeds benefit the Paso Robles Youth Arts Foundation. So help the kids by enjoying a fabulous Sunday at the Templeton Community Park! For more information go to www.windwardvineyard.com or www.PinotandPaella.com

Sunday, June 18th, 2006
Father’s Day Weekend at Windward Vineyard
If your Dad’s a Pinot Noir fan, then there is no better place to celebrate than at Windward Vineyard. Take advantage of our special Father’s Day promotion, and add a vertical selection to his cellar. It will give him one more thing to be proud of having.

Saturday, June 24th, 2006
Lao Tizer Band at Castoro Cellars
Lao Tizer Band Modern Jazz Quintet (outside show). Concert begins at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. No outside food or beverages allowed. $20/person. Catered food available at an additional cost at all outdoor shows. Reservations recommended. Local 805-238-0725 or 888-DAM-FINE. 1315 N. Bethel Road, Templeton, CA. www.castorocellars.com. www.slofolks.org

Saturday, June 24th, 2006
New Orleans June Dinner at Eberle Winery
Eberle is proud to welcome one of the finest chefs in the country, Scott Boswell of Stella! Restaurant in New Orleans, to our Guest Chef Dinner Series. Intimately located in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Stella! is where Chef Scott Boswell creates exciting, new American cuisine influenced jointly by world flavors and his Louisiana roots. Chef Boswell was recently named “Chef of the Year” in New Orleans Magazine.. Please help us support New Orleans at this very special dinner. $110/person. Contact Sheri Kennedy for reservations at 805-238-9607 or email sheri@eberlewinery.com.

Friday, July 14th, 2006
Central Coast Wine Classic at Eberle Winery
In keeping with the concept of "Foods and wines inspired by the richness of country life", Chef Lou Rooks of Annie Gunn’s Restaurant in Missouri, uses the best ingredients and imbues them with his own talented creative spin. Known for his heartwarming, nurturing, robust dishes and winner of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Chef Rooks is sure to pair a wonderful meal with Eberle wines. $110/person. Contact Sheri Kennedy for reservations at 805-238-9607 or email sheri@eberlewinery.com.

Friday, July 14th, 2006
Central Coast Wine Classic Guest Chef Dinner at Justin Winery
“Pair” is a lovely restaurant in Ravenna (a suburb of Seattle) run by a culinary pair who have brought this casually upscale cuisine to a neighborhood atmosphere. Pair specializes in European-influenced New American cuisine served in small plate portions. It possesses an auberge-y French-country feel that’s thankfully, not overdone. Chef Felix runs the kitchen while Sarah runs the front of the house and the wine list which beautifully “pairs” with their food. Both Chef Penn and Sarah came from the San Francisco fine dining scene and are making a statement with this concept in the Pacific Northwest. 6:30 p.m. $150 per person; $120 per person for our Wine Society members. 11680 Chimney Rock Road. 805-238-6932 x130. www.justinwine.com

Friday, August 11th, 2006
JUSTIN Wine Society Gala Dinner
The Marx Bros. is one of the best restaurants in Alaska according to two restaurant reviewers from the Anchorage Daily News. It was established in October 1979 with partners Van Hale, Jack Amon and Ken Brown who were well known for their Sunday evening gourmet dinners served at the Jade Room Lounge. They consistently offer the freshest, most innovative, exciting dishes to be had in the state. “The Marx Bros. Café has probably done more for advancing Alaska’s culinary appreciation than any other single restaurant,” says Diversion magazine. With their excellent reputation for fine dining and catering in Anchorage, they also have one of the largest wine cellars in the State of Alaska numbering 11,000 bottles. The restaurant has also received several “Best Award of Excellence” for its wine cellar from the Wine Spectator over the years. 6:30 p.m. $150 per person; $120 per person for our Wine Society members. 11680 Chimney Rock Road. 805-238-6932 x130. www.justinwine.com

Saturday, August 12th, 2006
Paso Robles Rotary 8th Annual Winemaker’s Invitational Cook-off
Gourmet foods off the BBQ and fine wine are ingredients for a great summer event. You can sample them yourself at the 8th Annual Winemaker Invitational Cook-off, where the Central Coast wineries will pair gourmet food with their outstanding wines as they compete for a coveted award. Attendees get to savor the culinary delights while visiting each booth in an informal atmosphere. The proceeds from this event are distributed through the Harlow Ford Scholarship Fund to local high school seniors. As in previous years, the event will be held at the River Oaks Hot Springs and Spa, 3725 Buena Vista Drive, Paso Robles on Saturday, August 12, 2006 from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Make a weekend of it. Play golf at one of the championship golf courses in the morning, attend the Winemaker Cook-off in the afternoon and visit your favorite wineries on Sunday! Tickets are available at $75 per person at the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce or by calling 805 434-4256. Additional information - e-mail winemakercookoff@yahoo.com, or visit www.pasoroblesrotary.org.

Saturday, September 9th, 2006
Bocce Ball Tournament & Cellar Club BBQ at Eberle Winery
1 PM. Back by popular demand, the annual Bocce Ball Tournament is now set. As always, all members are invited to come and compete for the title of Eberle Winery Bocce Ball Champion of the World. The all inclusive price entitles all participants to a commemorative T-shirt, live music and plenty of good food and wine. $45 Club Members & $55 for Non-Club Members.

Saturday, September 16th, 2006
Dinner & Dancing Under the Stars at Eberle Winery
Eberle is proud to welcome Chef Will Uhlhorn of F. Scott’s in Nashville, TN. F. Scott’s features Nashville’s finest contemporary American cuisine with flair and sophistication. Chef Uhlhorn has a long resume that includes some of the country’s top restaurants and he has been a guest chef several times at the renowned James Beard House in New York City.

Friday, October 20th, 2006 - Sunday, October 22nd, 2006
Harvest Wine Tour Weekend
The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance hosts its annual Harvest Wine Tour October 20-22 at more than 75 wineries across the Paso Robles appellation. Centrally located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Paso Robles wineries will host special events at their tasting room locations to celebrate the 2006 crush during this three-day celebration. Events range from winemaker dinners, vineyard tours and seminars to exclusive wine tastings, cooking classes, concerts and arts. There’s something for everyone during the colorful fall season. Click on the menu above for further information.

Friday, October 20th, 2006
Harvest Wine Dinner at Eberle Winery
Visit Eberle Winery for a truly unique dining experience during Harvest Wine Tour. Dine in the Eberle wine caves and enjoy our award-winning wines with your meal. $110/person. Contact Sheri Kennedy for reservations at 805-238-9607 or email sheri@eberlewinery.com.

Friday, October 20th, 2006
Harvest Festival Guest Chef Dinner at Justin Winery
Jimmy Schmidt is one of the culinary stars one thinks of when “Star Chef” comes to mind. He works with fellow culinary stars, such as Jacques Pepin, Wolfgang Puck, and Mark Miller to promote their belief in “personal health, the vitality of cultures, and the integrity of the global environment,” through his “Chefs Collaborative: 2000” organization. He is the recipient of the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Regional Chef of the Midwest, 1993. Both he and his restaurants have received numerous awards and accolades from publications such as Food & Wine, Esquire, Wine Spectator, Bon Appetit, Cooks Magazine, and The Christian Science Monitor to name only a few. 6:30 p.m. $150 per person; $120 per person for our Wine Society members. 11680 Chimney Rock Road. 805-238-6932 x130. www.justinwine.com

Saturday, November 4th, 2006
Eberle Winery Cal Poly Scholarship Dinner to Benefit Students Studying Wine Marketing at Cal Poly.
$110/person. Contact Sheri Kennedy for reservations at 805-238-9607 or email sheri@eberlewinery.com.

Saturday, December 2nd, 2006
Black Tie Holiday Dinner
Join us at Eberle Winery for one of our most exciting dinners of the year. The Wild Boar Room in the Eberle Wine Caves lights up with the holiday spirit. This black tie dinner sells out quickly, so please make your reservations soon! $115/person. Contact Sheri Kennedy for reservations at 805-238-9607 or email sheri@eberlewinery.com.