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May 31, 2012

Experience Paso Robles Wine Country in a Horse Drawn Carriage

Angel 2by Tina Swithin

There is always something new to discover in Paso Robles, which is one of the many things that I love about this area.  A few weeks ago, I received a call from Morgan at Midnight Cellars who was eager to share news about the newest business to "trot" onto the Paso Robles wine scene.  If you are questioning my choice of words, let me explain that this business did in fact "trot" into Paso Robles.

If you are planning to indulge in the Paso Robles wine tasting experience, there are a variety of ways to visit tasting rooms: limos, wine tours, trolleys and now carriage rides!  Yes, I did say ‘carriage rides’.  Angel3 White Horse Carriage Co. is a welcomed addition to Paso Robles, providing wine tasting excursions by horse-drawn carriage.  You can sit back and enjoy the rolling hills, vines and fresh air from the comfort of a lovingly restored Victorian-era carriage.  Their tours include two to four boutique tasting rooms and a light picnic lunch in the midst of a local vineyard or can be catered to your individual needs.    

I couldn’t help but smile as we rode through beautiful Paso Robles while listening to the therapeutic "clippity-clop" of hooves with Angel, a 12-year old Spanish Norman Carriage Horse at the helm.  Angel isn't just any horse; she is a stunning white horse who has a gentle soul and a strong passion for pulling her carriage.  Her enthusiasm shows with every step that she takes.  Madaline explained, "You can tell Angel is happy when her ears are perked forward and there is a zealous spring in her step." I would be happy also if I got to experience the beautiful wine country every day with a backdrop of rolling hills and vineyards.  

On my adventure with Kari, Madaline and Angel, I also discovered that the age old saying, "Love and H1330164marriage goes together like a horse and carriage" is actually alive and well in Paso Robles.  Madaline and Kari are eager to make your fairytale wedding a reality.  What bride doesn't dream of being taken to the alter by a beautiful white horse-drawn carriage?  For those planning to “pop the question”, they can assist you with the first step in that process-asking for her hand in marriage.  As their website states, "She will tell the story to friends and family for the rest of her life... create a fairytale that she will never forget".

Whether you are planning a day of wine tasting, a romantic proposal or a grand entrance to your wedding day festivities; White Horse Carriage Co. is an experience that I highly recommend.  Want to see more?  I leave you with their official video in which you can pretend to be trotting through the vineyards in style.


 White Horse Carriage Co.
805-296-2289
WhiteHorse@email.com

 

Tina Swithin is the Marketing Coordinator and Blog Manager for TravelPaso.com where she writes  blog-a-licious articles about Paso Robles.  Follow the Paso Robles Insider to get the inside scoop on all the haps in Paso Robles Wine Country.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

May 30, 2012

Cheese'n it Up in Paso Robles: Summer Salads and Cheese

by Danika Reed, Vivant Fine CheeseBlue Cheese

Hello Cheese Lovers!

Making a summer salad - don't forget the cheese!

When the weather starts to heat up, we tend to gravitate toward easy, simple, and cool salads for dinner -- but this doesn't mean we skip the cheese! Incorporated into the dressing, baked into the croutons, or crumbled on top, we are of the opinion that the cheese makes the salad.

It might be surprising how easy it is to make your own salad dressing - and it's amazing how much better homemade tastes than one out of the bottle! This blue cheese dressing is good enough to eat on its own, but we recommend topping your greens with it. It also makes a great dip for vegetables.

Butter Lettuce and Sun Dried Tomato Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese DressingCheesen it up May 2012
Serves 2-4

For the Dressing:
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup Kendal Farms Creme Fraiche
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 ounces Gorgonzola Dolce
3/4 ounce Parmesan
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped

1 head butter lettuce
1/8 cup oil-packed sun dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
croutons, store bought or homemade
parsley, roughly chopped, to garnish

Place all dressing ingredients except chives into a food processor. Pulse until combined, adding more buttermilk if necessary to reach desired thickness. Transfer to serving dish and stir in chives.

Halve head of lettuce and place each half on a place. top each half evenly with sun dried tomatoes and croutons. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing and top with parsley.

Danika Reed is the Cheese Monger at Vivant Fine Cheese, located in historic downtown Paso Robles. The Central Coast's premier cheese Vivant_fine_cheese_side-bartasting room features premium, local and imported handcrafted artisan cheeses paired with the finest Central Coast wine and beer. 

May 24, 2012

The Lavender is BLOOMING in Paso Robles

Center field looking northby Tina Swithin

Mmmm....the smell of lavender is in the air!  Just a whiff of lavender has the ability to instantly relax me.  I look forward to the month of May because I know that I'll be receiving a call from a lovely woman by the name of Lila at Central Coast Lavender Farms.  That phone call means that the farm is officially open.  There is a short window of time each summer before harvest when you can actually get a sneak peek behind the scenes and into the world of lavender.  That time has come!    

Head on out to Central Coast Lavender Farm for a unique look at Organic Lavender Farming here on the Central Coast.  You will be able to see up close and personal how Lavender is grown and distilled.   You will learn about the different varieties of this extraordinary herb as well as its historical uses in both aromatherapy and culinary dishes.  You are also welcomed to stroll the many fields of lavender for a unique look at sustainable agriculture.  Embark on a seasonal but amazing, self-guided tour of all things lavender.    

The Farm is open during bloom on the following dates in 2012:
Friday & Saturday, May 18th and 19th, 10:00 – 5pm. 319642_301531323194910_296257233722319_1375246_680343797_n
Friday & Saturday, May 25th and 26th, 10:00-5pm.
Friday & Saturday, June 1st & 2nd, 10:00 – 5pm
Friday & Saturday, June 8th & 9th, 10:00 – 5pm
Friday & Saturday, June 15th & 16th, 10:00 – 5pm
(Closed June 22 and 23 for the Ojai Valley Lavender Festival)
Friday & Saturday, June 29th & 30th, 10:00 – 5pm            

Private tours of the farm are available from mid-May through June.  If you are interested, just email the farm to discuss availability.  Visit the farm during the Lavender Bloom Celebration where you can tour the fields, enjoy distilling demonstrations, sample lavender goodies, learn about growing, discover the many uses of lavender and much more!  Check their website to keep up to date on the Bloom Celebration and more.   

While I have lavender on my mind, make sure you add the Central Coast Lavender Festival to your calendar on July 14, 2012.  This free event celebrates 'everything lavender' and you will find lavender cuisine, oils, dipping sauces, ice cream and education.  You will enjoy demonstrations, vendors, music and children's activities all day long. 

Since summer is (almost) upon us, I can't leave you without sharing an amazing, refreshing recipe for Lavender Mint Tea Punch, compliments of Central Coast Lavender.  De-licious!  

Lavender Mint Tea PunchLav tea
6 teaspoons dried mint
6 cups boiling water
1 tablespoon Central Coast Lavender Farms organic dried lavender blossoms
1 liter ginger ale
1 cup purple grape juice
Ice cubes with fresh mint leaf frozen in each

Brew the mint in the water in a teapot for ten minutes. Add the lavender blossoms to the pot. Allow tea to cool. Strain the tea and add the ginger ale, grape juice and ice cubes. If serving in a punch bowl, float lavender buds and mint sprigs on top.

Central Coast Lavender Farm
(805) 233-3288
Toll Free: 1-888-327-6528                                                                                                             Click here for directions to the farm.

Tina Swithin is the Marketing Coordinator and Blog Manager for TravelPaso.com where she writes Pairings in Paso and other blog-a-licious Paso Robles articles.  Follow the Paso Robles Insider to get the inside scoop on all the haps in Paso Robles Wine Country.

 

May 22, 2012

Come to Paso Robles and Experience the Great Western Bicycle Rally

By Nicole Adams, Promotions Assistant at Tri-California EventsGwbr1_01

Cyclists from near and far will converge on the Paso Robles Fairgrounds this Memorial Day weekend for 3 days of bicycling around the Central Coast in an event known as the Great Western Bicycle Rally. RV’s will roll in, tents will be set-up, bikes will be tuned and riders will fuel up on Santa Maria style BBQ while they map out their bike routes.

The Rally, now in its 48th year, attracts cyclists of all ages and levels to come together and explore Paso Robles & the central coast from a two-wheeled perspective. Lots of great activities and rides are planned, so pack up your trusty steed and come enjoy this popular annual extravaganza. View the complete schedule of events.

  • Festivities kick-off on Friday evening for the GWBR Open House and Bike Swap. Participants are Gwbikerallyencouraged to bring old bicycles, spare bike parts, and other related items to sell.
  • Saturday and Sunday offer riders the chance to participate in supportive group rides, or head out on a solo adventure of the area. Twenty-five pre-mapped “rally rides” are available for interested riders, ranging in distance from 3 to 100 miles and with varying degrees of difficulty.

Here are just some of the Rally Rides to choose from:

  • Paso Robles Roundabout – 8 miles: A short and pleasant excursion around Paso Robles. View some of the Victorian houses that make Paso Robles so picturesque. Cross over the Salinas River for some great views of the city.
  • Star Farms Stopover – 25 miles: The most popular ride in the Rally. Dean Porter of Star Farms opens his unique property for Rally participants to come hang out for the day. Can you say sandy beaches,  tiki huts, and volleyball courts?!
  • Wine Taster’s Tour – 30 miles: This annual ride gives participants the chance to visit five local wineries: Peachy Canyon, Castoro Cellars, Donati Family, Norman, and Halter Ranch. Don’t worry about lugging around your bottles! The Rally will pick it up for you and bring it back to the Fairgrounds!Riding
  • Velo de Femme – 42 miles: A ride for women only! Enjoy the female camaraderie and take on a tough ride without the guys.  Along the way, enjoy stops at Le Vigne Winery and the Templeton Farmers Market!
  • Great Western 100 Century – 100 miles: This epic ride will showcase the magnificent coastal range of Westside Paso Robles and the caost. You will need to use all your gears on some of the most beautiful climbs in California, including Old Creek Rd., Santa Rosa Creek Rd., and finishing with Peachy Canyon Rd. This ride is fully supported.

Visit www.greatwesternbicyclerally.com for detailed information on the event. Come experience Paso Robles from a different angle!

Tri-California Events is located in both Pacific Grove and Paso Robles, and has been serving the triathlon community since 1982.  We specialize in producing, managing, and running high quality events focused on the needs of our athletes. We produce "The One and Only" Wildflower Triathlons, The San Francisco Triathlon at Alcatraz, The Triathlon at Pacific Grove and Scott Tinley's Triathlon.

May 18, 2012

The Little Art Festival That Could

by the 2012 Paso Robles Festival of the Arts Committee

A Series of Fortunate Events

Momentum is a thing of beauty. When we started this adventure four years ago, we had no idea if the public would embrace it.

IMG_0842So you can imagine our surprise when the very first Paso Robles Festival of the Arts attracted 5,000 people to the downtown city park. Imagine our further surprise when, in 2010, the number of participating artists nearly doubled. Then, in 2011, when the eminent art historian Jean Stern of the Irvine Museum agreed to be our guest speaker, we got an inkling that this little art festival of ours might turn into something big. And boy, has it ever. 

Between sheer courage, lucky connections and lots of hard work, the 2012 Festival of the Arts has grown to THREE DAYS! ­Our art palette runneth over.

 Art in the Wild

2012 is a turning point for the festival in terms of artist participation. We have over 100 artists participating throughout the weekend and 30 of the best plein air artists in California in our Quick-Draw.

Just Plain CrazyPlein air artists are a rare breed of individuals. They insist on being outdoors as much as possible; they take in the details of life and set them down for posterity; they sometimes go to tremendous lengths to produce their art.

Thirty of the bravest and most talented plein air artists in the state will converge on the Paso Robles downtown city park on Saturday, May 26th at 9am for the Quick-Draw, with two hours to complete a painting. Many of them will also be showing off the best of their existing work in a special exhibition at Studios on the Park called “Plein Air Masters” and will be the subject of the keynote address on Friday that promises to delight and entertain.

We could not have imagined the success of this event to this degree when we started this dream. And it gets better.

The Collaboration of the Titans

Our committee of 14 hails from all walks of life and business industries. As a result, there is a unique mix of connections that have led to an AMAZING lineup of surprises at this year’s festival.

Friday’s guest lecture series leads with a talk on African American quilting called “Quilting a Culture and All That Jazz” by Dr. Denise Sheridan of Cal Poly. That’s followed by an avant-garde panel of local artists moderated by New Times’ editor Ashley Schwellenbach entitled “Don’t Feed the Artists.” The keynote address, “Plein Air Painters. Crazy About Nature, or Just Plain Crazy?” given by Stephen Doherty, editor of Plein Air Magazine, will round out the all-star mix of guest speakers.

Sand-masters_groupFor Saturday’s Main Event the Travel Channel’s Sand Masters will be building gigantic sandcastles on Pine Street and teaching our children how to do the same – all sponsored by PG&E. The Paso Robles REC Foundation has commissioned a giant sculpture to be placed on the river walk trail and the artist who is building it will bring it here for the public to see the work in progress; the Dragon Knight Stiltwalkers are back; there will be aerial ribbon acrobats performing; the fun local band the Mother Corn Shuckers will perform in a newly upgraded River Lounge on Pine Street; in addition to 70+ talented artists displaying and selling their work, 9 environmental partners, 10 youth activities and over a dozen live performances throughout the day!

Ridings_aerial2Sunday now kicks off with the Art & Soul Awards Brunch. Guests will munch on delicious treats, both savory and sweet, and enjoy the inspirational gospel music of the Karen Tyler Trio. Immediately following is the self-guided Exclusive Westside Art Tour that is being put on by the Paso Robles Art Association. The first tour if its kind in Paso Robles, it will pass through the private collections of two local home owners and promises to delight and inspire the art lover as well as the curious.

 

This feels like having a tiger by the tail. In a good way.

A Community Thanks You

FOTA - stilt walkerThis Festival of the Arts is a symbol of the spirit of Paso Robles on so many levels: It’s not afraid to think outside the box and take chances; it stepped up to fill the Memorial Day Weekend event gap to help keep the local economy healthy; it continues to thrive in the face of a recession; it is bringing something new and amazing to the community because it’s the right thing to do. None of us take for granted that 200 volunteers help us pull this off, that dozens of sponsors support this event and most of all, that locals and visitors come out to the event and continue to support the arts in Paso Robles.

For all of you that are planning to attend the 2012 Festival of the Arts, this community – both Paso Robles and its art community – thanks and welcomes you. We will be right there with you, having the time of our lives at The Little Art Festival That Could.

May 17, 2012

A Healthy Pairing: Tilapia Ceviche and Justin Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

WillTorresby Lisa Pretty

For most people in San Luis Obispo County, May 19th means the Paso Robles Wine Festival.  Thousands of people will be in Paso Robles enjoying wine in the park on Saturday as well as endulging on winery hosted events throughout the region all weekend long.  May 19th is also the date that Jamie Oliver has declared Food Revolution Day.

JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery has partnered with  Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Foundation (and donated $10,000) to help promote food education and eating healthy. The winery felt it was a good fit with their beliefs/approach to food.  “The Jamie Oliver Food Foundation supports fresh and sustainable sourcing of food as does Chef Will Torres at The Restaurant at JUSTIN. We buy locally for as much of our menu as possible to offer a true Paso Robles experience when visiting the winery. The inaugural Food Revolution Marcell Vigneron photoDay will be a celebration with dinner parties happening all over the world. We wanted to do our part to raise awareness and offer a unique experience to our guests.”

The winery will kick off wine festival weekend on Friday, May 18 with a five course dinner in the JUSTIN’s barrel Caves to celebrate the Food Revolution. To make the event extra special, Top Chef All Star’s Chef Marcel Vigeron will be joining Chef Will Torres to prepare the meal. Chef Marcel was selected for his unique take on food and molecular gastronomy, which is different from anything done at the Restaurant at JUSTIN in the past. Chef Will is very excited about the opportunity -- “I watched him battle it out on Top Chef and now he will be in my kitchen. I have been a big fan of Top Chef Series since it started. We do have guest chefs about every 2 to 3 months come out and cook Barrel Cave Dinner 2011and it's always one of my favorite nights to work. My favorites include Sean Brock from McCrady's and Husk and Tory McPhail from Commanders Palace. You can always see who the next Guest Chef will be on JUSTIN's website.”

Chef Marcel is “quite honored and super stoked to be participating in the first inaugural celebration of Food Revolution Day in Paso Robles California”. In addition to being the guest Chef on Friday night, Chef Marcel will be preparing molecular gastronomy bites for festival attendees in the JUSTIN tent in the park. These bites will be paired with JUSTIN’s 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, just released 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, limited production 2010 Syrah, 2009 Justification and 2009 Isosceles.

While I would love to provide a molecular gastronomy recipe, I am slightly challenged in that area.  I also Cervichesuspect that most people would find Chef Marcel's creations difficult to duplicate. With that said, I decided to go with my very popular (and very healthy) Talapia Ceviche paired with JUSTIN's Sauvignon Blanc. In honor of the Food Revolution, try serving this on endive spears or baby romaine petals instead of chips.  If you are looking for a quick and easy recipe that will impress your friends and family, this is it! 

Tilapia Ceviche
Serves 6
2 tilapia fillets, diced
Juice of 3-4 fresh limes
6 cherry tomatoes,diced
1 green onion diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon hot chili sauce
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt & pepper, to taste
 
Place the fish in a glass container with a tight fitting lid. Pour lime juice over fish, stirring to coat all fish pieces. If fish pieces are not covered completely, add more lime juice. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. Drain and discard lime juice. Mix the fish with the remaining ingredients. Serve chilled.

More about Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day: This is an initiative to fight obesity with better food. Jamie's strategy is to get more people to cook at home, provided education about healthy eating, bring freshly cooked meals to schools and have corporations promote improvements and invest in tackling the obesity problem.  To "stand up for real food" and join the revolution, go to www.foodrevolutionday.com.


Lisa Pretty is owner/winemaker at Pretty-Smith Vineyards & Winery and author of the Eat This With Paso Robles wine recipe book.

May 16, 2012

The Phantom Project in Paso Robles

PhantomLogo2This is a different kind of show…really.

From what I hear, the first Phantom Project was so successful that a second Phantom Project is being held in the A&R Furniture building through June 2, 2012 and they have a whopping 10,000 square feet of space!  The show will run concurrent with the Wine Festival and the Festival of the Arts and is expected to have a huge draw of both local residents as well as out of area folks.

This will be an excellent opportunity for the public to view how a juried art exhibit is put together as well as to see if the public choice of three winners is the same as the jurors.  The net effect will be an exhibition not only of the art, but also of the jury process, illustrating the variability, complexity, and subjectivity of that process. It will be three concurrent versions of the same show: two juried versions and the overall show, all displayed together.

A closing reception, and announcement of the “Peoples Choice” will be held on Saturday, June 2 from 6-9pm.  You are invited to come down and make your vote be known. 

 The Phantom Project will be held at the A&R Furniture building on the corner of 12th and Pine Street, facing the City Park. Viewing hours are Friday, Saturday – 12-9pm and Sunday - 12-6pm.  For more information, click here.

May 14, 2012

The 30th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival: May 18-20, 2012

Winefestby Christopher Taranto

Can you believe it has been 30 years since the very first Paso Robles Wine Festival? It’s amazing to think that this little festival began with 17 wineries in the downtown square park, which represented ALL of the wineries in existence within the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area at the time. On May 18 – 20 Paso Robles Wine Country comes together again for wine festival and to honor 30 years of this celebration representing the finest in food and wine.  The festival will embrace all that defines Paso Robles Wine Country – a welcome-to-the-neighborhood atmosphere, fantastic food offerings, and of course exceptional wines. 

The 30th Annual Wine Festival kicks off on Friday, May 18, 2012 as select wineries feature their library, reserve, futures and refreshing power white/Rosé samples at the RESERVE event. On Saturday, May 19, 2012 60 wineries come together in the Paso Robles Downtown City Park to showcase their wines alongside culinary samplings from food trucks. Tunes from The JD Project will complement the tasting experience which is framed by the quaintness of downtown Paso Robles.  110606_VERT_winepourcloseupwebAttendees can utilize the shuttle system we provide and park either at the Paso Robles Event Center (Riverside Avenue) or at the Paso Robles High School (Niblick Road).  Shuttles will run from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., which offers a window of opportunity to arrive a little early to shop, get a bite to eat or just explore our beautiful downtown.

The fun does not end on Saturday.  We invite people to travel beyond the Park to explore more than 150 winery events throughout the weekend including winemaker dinners, live music, barrel samplings, and more. Wineries with a Festival Fan next to their name in the brochure and noted on www.pasowine.com offer specials to Grand Tasting ticketholders. Festival goers who keep their ticket in hand throughout the weekend can take advantage of these great offers. Another convenient tool is our online Trip Itinerary Planner which can help plot a course throughout Paso Robles Wine Country.  As always, we encourage people to designate a driver or hire a tour company to do the driving for them.110606_VERT_glasscloseupweb

To those that are not able to attend The 30th Annual Wine Festival, what can we say?  You are missing out, but that does not mean you cannot still enjoy a little Paso Robles wine at home.  To those planning to attend, thank you and cheers to 30 years!

Christopher Taranto is the Marketing Director for the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance.

May 11, 2012

Pairings in Paso: Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc and Spring Tarragon Citrus Chicken

  030by Jennifer Knoll  

In Paso Robles we have at our disposal an abundance of fresh, flavorful, organic local produce and meats, virtually all year long. I've become obsessed with shopping for all my veggies, fruits, and sometimes my entire meal, at Farmer’s Markets. Most of the time I go in blind, seeking inspiration from whatever combinations look freshest. And as we find ourselves in late spring, on the verge of summer, the Farmers' tables are starting to blow-up with possibilities – many items begging to be thrown onto the grill!

So with the grill in the back of my mind – and the anticipation of a warm, breezy evening on the patio under the shade – I walked through Paso's Tuesday Market in the near 90 degree heat thinking of the crisp, clean, chilly bottle of Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc I chose for the night, opting to food shop for this particular bottle. With its crisp acidity, granny smith and citrus that are softened by its vibrant minerality and hints of fennel and dill, I knew that the fresh tarragon in my herb bin was going to make it into this show.

But what else?

Walking through the Tuesday farmer’s market I felt a sense of mild regret in that I was only doing one Pairings in Paso post for the month of May: the amazing spring colors of ridiculously fresh beets, radishes, carrots, lemons, oranges, peas, strawberries were overloading my senses! My mind was whirling with the possibilities and almost endless combos. I tried to be logical, determined to keep it simple. My chilling wine would be perfect for the chicken thawing at home, along with the fresh tarragon from my friends at 3 Kids Farm. In addition, I picked up some Cara Cara oranges, a Meyer lemon, and some crisp English peas and beautiful fennel for a playful salad to complement the chicory and licorice in the Grenache Blanc.

Finally, here is my farmer’s market inspired Spring Tarragon Citrus Chicken with Pea and Fennel Salad.061

Spring Tarragon Citrus Chicken , Peas and Fennel

2 chicken breasts, butterflied
1 bunch tarragon leaves
3 juiced Cara Cara oranges
2 juiced Meyer lemons
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves crushed garlic
Pinch of salt & pepper
2 cups blanched English shelling peas
1 thinly sliced fennel bulb
Fennel fronds for garnish

Arrange chicken in single layer in glass casserole or pie plate. Season with salt & pepper. Whisk together orange & lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, garlic and tarragon in small bowl. Reserve ½ a cup for salad.10_GrenacheBlanc_web_size_1 Pour marinade over chicken and turn to coat. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Transfer chicken to barbecue. Grill chicken, about 6 minutes per side. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. While chicken is resting add peas and fennel to medium size bowl. Pour reserved marinade over peas and gently toss.

Tablas Creek 2010 Grenache Blanc Tasting Notes:

The 2010 Grenache Blanc shows expressive, intensely mineral nose that also includes sweet flavors like marzipan, licorice and chicory root. In the mouth it is rich yet zesty, with flavors of quince, marmalade and granny smith apple. The vibrant acids come out on the finish, suggesting preserved lemon and ending with just a hint of Grenache tannic. Drink now or hold for the two to three years.

Jennifer Knoll is a lifelong resident of Paso Robles. Growing up in the wine business and being surrounded by farmers she developed her serious fetish for wine and food.  She is also the Assitant Tasting Room Manager at Tablas Creek Vineyard

 

 

May 10, 2012

Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast Weekend Pass: Amazing May Ticket Special

LogoWhether you’re just emerging into the world of wine and food, or well-traveled gastronomes, you’ll fall in love with Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast, happening September 27-30 at the renowned Santa Margarita Ranch - all for just $100 (50% off) if you buy your weekend passes this month.

No other wine and food event provides foodies with such a rich culinary immersion adventure as well as Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast. Home to our very own Paso Robles wine country and one of the most abundant agricultural counties in California, the event encompasses regional artisan food makers and nationally acclaimed wine producers – all coming together to create the West Coast’s most sought after wine and food event of the year. Aarti Sequeira, star of Food Network’s “Aarti Party” says “I was at this event five minutes and I had my mind blown.
From the President of Sunset Publishing:  “From Aartipassionate foodies to people who just want to experience the best of the Central California Coast lifestyle, SAVOR offers four days of unforgettable culinary experiences in a setting where you can personally connect to the wine and food, whether it’s through cooking demonstrations with celebrity chefs using fresh local ingredients or winemaking programs with regional winemakers,” says Barb Newton, president, Sunset Publishing. “You can also rub elbows with Sunset’s top editors and favorite experts, and be the first to taste the medal-winning Heartswines of Sunset’s International Wine Competition while savoring spectacular places like Hearst Castle, unspoiled nature trails and even an evening reception lit only by the stars and glowing hot air balloons. Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast is one of the most exciting and accessible wine and food events around.”

Tickets for West Coast’s “Must Taste” Wine and Food Event of the Year Are on Sale with a Huge Savings in the Month of May: GetSigns a Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast 2012 Weekend Pass for Just $100 (50% Off)

Some events do sell out, so get your tickets now and take advantage of this spectacular short-term deal!

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.savorcentralcoast.com or call the SLO County VCB at (805) 541-8000.

 

 
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