May 16-18: The Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa in Pismo Beach, California is the new home for The Chardonnay Symposium, the country's premier event for education and celebration of Chardonnay wines. Offering a Grand Tasting, seminars, and a fabulous dinner at Lido at Dolphin Bay, The Symposium brings…
Continue ReadingEver wonder what exactly is in wine? Yes, you know it has grape juice, some yeast and maybe the grape skins if you’re making red wine. But what else can be in there? Would it be far fetched to think that egg whites, mega purple coloring, gelatin and even water could be in that tasty bottle of…
Continue ReadingThe Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce presents the 9th Annual Taste of Pismo from Friday April 26 through Saturday April 27, 2013 on the cliffs of Dinosaur Caves Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean. For two festive days in Pismo Beach, guests can experience regional wine tastings and delicious cuisine…
Continue ReadingBy Barrie Cleveland, California Winery Advisor.com If you want to taste wine from dozens of local wineries in one location, make plans to attend the San Luis Obispo Vintners Association Rockin Harvest Festival on November 4-6. Wine dinners, special winery events and the Grand Tasting and Auction in…
Continue ReadingBy Barrie Cleveland, California Winery Advisor.com The Fall season along the Central Coast is a favorite time of year for many locals and out of town visitors. The summer crowds have returned home, the weather is good and there are still plenty of activities and events to enjoy. The grape harvest is…
Continue ReadingBy Barrie Cleveland Winery Advsisor.com Summer is here and I am loving the beach as the water warms up and the days at the coast are longer, allowing more morning activities, afternoon adventures, evening escapes and memorable meals at our local eateries. Recently, on a beautiful clear day I was…
Continue ReadingBy Barrie Cleveland, The Winery Advisor Spring is fast approaching in the wine country and that means lots of great wine events to attend. Along the central coast we have plenty to choose from over the next couple of months. Here are six events to check out before summertime. Paso Robles is…
Continue ReadingGet out into wine country this month. Yes, this is the time to pack a lunch, grab a driver and head out and visit the central coast wineries. The vineyards are bright green and lay heavy with clusters of plumb, juicy wine grapes. Wineries and growers have been preparing for the harvest and many will…
Continue ReadingThere is a new wine tasting room on the scene in Edna Valley offering a range of wines to taste including lesser-known varietals. Autry Cellars, which has been making wine since 2007, moved from their urban San Luis Obispo location to a new facility in the heart of Edna Valley at the intersection of…
Continue ReadingJoin Sunset Wine Editor, Sara Schneider and Sunset Editor-in-Chief Katie Tamony at this festive dinner and awards ceremony, you'll get to sip some of the most outstanding wines from Washington, Oregon and California and meet their award-winning winemakers. Hosted by Pismo Beach on the historic Pier…
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