Wineries To De Stress and Also To get refreshed.

The life around Santa Cruz Mountains is just amazing.  Everyone one is bound by internet, cell phone, and other gadgets which make your life more miserable at times! There is a life beyond these also. Just be closer to nature and watch the things around you in peace. The enchantment you receive from all these are just never forgettable experience!
But up in the mountains things are different. Take Dexter and Val Ahlgren for example. They built their wooden cabin on a secluded hillside on Highway 9, outside Boulder Creek. There is no water supply, not even a well; instead they catch rainwater in huge tanks and occasionally have it brought in by tanker. So it's somewhat surprising to realise that this is also the home of Ahlgren Vineyards.A beautiful local winery makes your picnic unforgettable!
Val Ahlgren was a teacher who began making wine in the garage of their Sunnyvale home in the 1960s out of whatever fruits were available. In the early 1970s Dexter sold his engineering business and the couple purchased their idyllic property. The winery is in the cellar below the house; it was bonded in 1976. Valley tours in these wineries will be ever remembering.Grapes are sourced primarily from a couple of well known and highly regarded sources; Bates Ranch in the Santa Cruz Mountains and Ventana Vineyard in Monterey County. They also source Zinfandel and Semillon from Livermore and Pinot Noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains. There is a small 1 acre vineyard (with the potential for maybe 5 more acres) which is planted to Pinot Noir; the first successful crop was in 2007, when one barrel was made.There are winery events also arranged.The winery is open to the public on Saturdays from 12-4PM. There is no tasting fee.

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Ahlgren –The Admirable Valley Winery

Ahlgren is one of those valley wineries offering valley wine tasting. It is family winery .Those techies can come over here to unwind and rejuvenate. This is an extravagant place clubbed with picture perfect scenic beauty.
Ahlgren wines have earned a reputation of quality, consistency, texture, and firm texture. This vineyard was founded in 1976. The Ahlgrens follow the conservative hands- on methods and the bet grapes selected from vineyard. A visitor has a gala time over here. Lazing around, cool weather, and wine to taste, surrounded by mountains, it looks like a small wonderland. The land was discovered in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Sym Van der Ryn, architect, was engaged, and in 1973 the great adventure of building their rustic, handmade house began, starting with redwood logs purchased from a neighboring property. The Ahlgrens milled the lumber with an Alaska mill and built their mountain home with the winery nestled into north side of the hill beneath the house.

Bonded at last in 1976, this small winery was dedicated to limited production of fine premium wines by traditional hands-on methods, and has successfully established a reputation for wines of consistently high quality and long life. There are arranged winery events.

The Ahlgrens started off the New Year of 2000 with the appointment of daughter Beth Ahlgren to the position of Winemaker after Dexter suffered a stroke. Beth had returned to Ahlgren Vineyard on 9/9/99 from ten years in Portland, Maine, where she represented the winery in the fields of Public Relations and Marketing. Back at the winery, she took the job of Assistant Winemaker in time for Vintage '99 before moving up to Winemaker in 2000.

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Acqua Dulce -Another winery

Agua Dulce Vineyard
Valley wineries have carved a niche in the wine market.Valley wine tasting is common yet Aqua Dulce makes it ever green in your memory.
Agua Dulce Vineyards has been sprawled over 90 cares beautifully. This vine yard offers wine tasting tours, a gourmet gift shop and wine sales. It has been situated 45 minutes north of downtown Los Angles, earning the name of leading fine wine grower and producer.
Wines made at Agua Dulce are very famous and have won many medals in many national wine competitions. Hand crafted approach to wine making has won many laurels. Agua Dulce Vineyards is tailor perfect with natural soils, climatic and geographic advantages.
Agua Dulce Vineyards invites everyone to taste wine and enjoy the Natural beauty around. You will be in awe when you witness the scenic beauty.

Agua Dulce Vineyards has been founded by Don and Cathy MacAdam in 1999. They planned to turn it into vineyards as it has everything to grow world class grapes, instead of real estate. 
Grapes were grown in the special supervision of Don and Cathy reflecting hands on dedication. The absolute dedication of these two has brought up vineyards like anything. Their commitment is seen in the grapes!Valley wineries have all the exotic beauty what a nature can offer!

EVENTS
Educational Wine Class Series: The 2010 Food and Wine Pairing Classes feature the cuisine of Cordon Bleu trained chef Dusti Patterson. 
After Dinner Cigar Night:   Join  for After Dinner Cigar Night!   A light fondue service and desserts will be served alongside Agua Dulce Vineyards' delicious wines.  Cigars will be available for purchase. Cigar Night is $25 per person for wine club members and $35 for non wine club members.
Mother's Day at Agua Dulce Vineyards.   will be open and welcome all mother's, aunts, and special friends to enjoy an exceptional wine tasting experience!  In the afternoon, featuring an assortment of uniquely flavored almond and chocolate confections, both savory and sweet, with accompanying award winning wines.
Daily Wine Tasting: Wine tasting at Agua Dulce Vineyards is conducted daily, from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm. The cost of wine tasting is $7.00 per person and includes tasting of up to five wines.
Group Winery Tour and VIP Tasting: This engagement is perfect for groups larger than 12 people and includes wine tasting of five of our varietals in VIP annex, guided by trained staff offering a personalized tour of facilities: the only one of their quality and magnitude in Los Angeles. The Group Winery Tour, VIP Tasting, and wonderful cheese platter is $15 per person.
   Winery events make thier journey highly eventful!

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Agua-Dulce-A Heaven For Wine Lovers!

Wineries have become more of a picnic spot.Agua Dulce is another valley winery.These wineries arrange winery events.California wineries have carved their own niche.

Agua Dulce Vineyards is a 90 acre, fully operational vineyard and winery, featuring daily wine tasting and tours, a gourmet gift shop, and wine sales. It is  located just 45 minutes north of downtown Los Angeles and have earned the honor of being Los Angeles County’s leading fine wine grower and producer.

Wines from Agua Dulce Vineyards have won multiple medals in several national wine competitions.They are grateful for the recognition of their  hand-crafted approach to wine making has received, while understanding that Agua Dulce Vineyards is blessed with natural soils, climatic and geographic advantages unique to the Agua Dulce Valley.

They  invite you to come visit  and see the vineyard for yourself, taste the wines and enjoy the wonderful beauty of Agua Dulce Vineyards.

Agua Dulce is located about 25 miles (40 km) Southwest of Palmdale, 44 miles (71 km) North of Los Angeles, in the Sierra Pelona Valley portion of Southern California.
Agua Dulce is best known for Vasquez Rocks California State Park. Vasquez Rocks has been long used as a popular filming location by the Hollywood movie industry, most notably The Flintstones movie and the Star Trek episode "Arena." The 1971 movie "Duel" filmed extensively in the area. It got its name from the famous bandit Tiburcio Vasquez who used to run and hide there while being looked for.

Agua Dulce is home to the Agua Dulce Vineyards,[2] the largest winery in Los Angeles County. Agua Dulce also has a general aviation airport known as Agua Dulce Airpark.

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Adastra-The Adorable Winery

Adastra’s label is considered as the best in the wine industry for it’s organic farming practices.


Since 2005, Adastra’s vineyards have been certified by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), which has among the strictest standards in the nation for organic agriculture. Grapegrowers must farm their grapes organically according to CCOF standards for three years prior to certification.

In addition to completing a comprehensive application form (a stack of paper about 1.5” thick), the grower is required to maintain an ongoing log of farm activities, which is reviewed annually by independent inspectors.
They believe that organically farmed grapes taste better, and therefore make better wine. But besides quality products, there are tangible benefits from organic farming, including a healthier soil and healthier environment, making Adastra a more pleasant place to work and live.
Here are some FAQs…..
What is organic agriculture?

Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation. Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are given no antibiotics or growth hormones. (Definition courtesy of the National Organic Program)

Is organic the same as sustainable?

No. Anyone can call themselves “sustainable;” only growers such as Adastra who subject themselves to certification by independent agencies earn the right to use the term “organic.”

Doesn’t organic farming raise your prices?

We have found organic viticulture to be a little more expensive than conventional farming, but not prohibitively so, especially given that growing premium wine grapes on a small scale is already a costly business.

Does this mean the wine is organic?

The grapes are organically grown, but the wine is made conventionally. We use sulfites because we want the wine to age well in the bottle and reliably preserve its delicious taste.

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Paso Robles- The Ultimate In Winery

Readers,
I am thinking of giving you the detailed history of winery.These valley wineries are just wonderful picnic spots.California wineries are the world famous.here winery events are also planned.

1980s: Large Scale Wineries
Recognizing the area’s unique yet very diverse terroir, the 614,000-acre Paso Robles American Viticultural Appellation (AVA) and 6,400-acre York Mountain AVA were established in 1983.
Large corporate vineyards and wineries continued to be established in Paso Robles in the 1980s as growers recognized the favorable topography and generous climate allowed them to grow high-quality wine grapes at higher yield levels than was possible in other appellations. In 1988, J. Lohr, whose winery owns over 1,900 acres of vineyards in the area and produces 400,000 cases annually, expanded into Paso Robles to focus on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and other red varietals. Meridian, now owned by Beringer Blass, was also established in 1988. With 3,500 vineyard acres in California and annual production at 1.1 million cases, it is the largest of Paso Robles AVA wineries.
Mid-size wineries were also established during this period. In 1982, Arciero Vineyards/EOS Estate Winery, now with over 700 acres and production at 160,000 cases, pioneered the planting of several premium Italian varietals. In 1983, Wild Horse Winery was bonded and now produces 135,000 cases with an average of 15 different varietal wines each year, including their flagship Pinot Noir and a number of heirloom varietals -- the largest spectrum of varietal wines to be found in any tasting room in the area. Treana Winery, owned by the Hope family, was established in 1996 and now produces 160,000 cases between the Treana and Liberty School brands. Originally called Hope Farms, the family planted Cabernet Sauvignon in Paso Robles in 1978 and sourced their fruit to Napa.
1990s to present: International Investment, Rhones and Bordeaux
Although Gary Eberle planted Syrah in the mid 1970s, and provided plant material from that vineyard to many winemakers in the state, Rhone varietals did not form an important part of Paso Robles’ identity until 1989. That year, the Perrin family (of the Rhone Valley’s Chateau de Beaucastel, revered producer of Chateauneuf-du-Pape) and their American importer Robert Haas established their international joint venture, Tablas Creek Vineyard in the limestone hills of the Adelaida region northwest of town. With 80 acres planted to the traditional varieties of Chateauneuf du Pape, Tablas Creek imported exclusive clonal material from the Rhone Valley, and made those clones available to other interested growers around the state. As a result, in addition to being a top producer of premium Rhone wines, Tablas Creek has evolved into a full-fledged vine nursery supplying cuttings of Rhone varietals to wineries all over California.
Since 1989, Paso Robles has seen an explosion of plantings of Rhone varieties. Now, in addition to the first Syrah plantings in California, it also has the largest acreage of Syrah, Viognier and Rousanne. Acres planted under Rhone varieties jumped from fewer than 100 acres in 1994 to more than 2,000 in 2005. During that time, at least 10 wineries focusing on Rhone varieties were established. Feeding the trend has been the Paso Robles-based Hospice du Rhone, the largest celebration of Rhone wines in the world attended each year by 3,000 enthusiasts and an A-list of Rhone producers from all over the world.
Since the early 1990s, Paso Robles wines have proven consistent gold medal winners and have been featured regularly in the top rankings of national and international wine reviews. A milestone in the worldwide recognition of Paso Robles Wine Country as a premier wine region came in 1997 when Justin Vineyards & Winery’s Bordeaux-style Isosceles was named one of the top 10 wines in the world by the Wine Spectator.

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Paso Roble-Robust Winery!

Readers here am giving you the detailed history of valley wineries.The winery tour can be fabulous.Winery events are part of valley tours. here is the history of Paso Roble
1920s and 1930s: Zinfandel
There was a flurry of viticultural activity in the early 1920s when several families immigrated to the area to establish family vineyards and wineries. The Dusi family purchased a vineyard in 1924; these old head-pruned Zinfandel vines are now owned and cultivated by their son, Benito. The Martinelli, Busi, Vosti and Bianchi vineyards were also established around this time. Frank Pesenti also planted Zinfandel on his property in 1923, with the guidance of their neighbor Siot, although the Pesenti Winery was not bonded until 1934.
The Paso Robles wine region gained more notoriety when Ignace Paderewski, the famous Polish statesman and concert pianist, visited Paso Robles, became enchanted with the area, and purchased 2,000 acres. In the early 1920s, he planted Petite Sirah and Zinfandel on his Rancho San Ignacio vineyard in the Adelaida area. When Prohibition ended, Paderewski’s wine was made at York Mountain Winery. The wines produced from grapes grown on Rancho San Ignacio went on to become award-winners and Paso Robles’ reputation as a premier wine region grew.
Of any variety, Zinfandel had a strong influence on the early growth and development of the wine industry in Paso Robles. It remains a key wine varietal for several wineries, including, among others, Peachy Canyon Winery, Turley Wine Cellars, Tobin James Cellars, Norman Vineyards, Castoro Cellars and Nadeau Family Vintners.
1960s and 1970s: Cabernet Sauvignon, Large Plantings
The late 1960s and early 1970s saw a new generation of vineyard pioneers in the Paso Robles area, bringing university training and financial resources for large plantings. Dr. Stanley Hoffman, under the guidance of U.C. Davis and legendary enologist Andre Tchelistcheff, planted some of the region’s first Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on his 1,200-acre ranch next to the old Paderewski Ranch in the hills of Adelaida, about five miles west of town. His Hoffman Mountain Ranch Winery (a portion now owned by Adelaida Cellars) was the first large-scale modern facility in the area and one that created a stir in international wine circles in the 1970s with his Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Sauvignon remains the leading varietal for the Paso Robles appellation, accounting for 30 percent of the region’s planted wine grape acreage. Due to the intense varietal character of wine grapes grown in this diverse appellation, Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon wines consistently garner national and international acclaim, including, among others, J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines, Treana Winery, Adelaida Cellars, and Chateau Margene.
New wine grape growers also began to cultivate the first large plantings on the east side of the Salinas River. Bob Young planted the area’s first large scale commercial vineyard, now known as Rancho Dos Amigos on Shandon Heights. Herman Schwartz, managing partner for a group of investors, planted the 500-acre Rancho Tierra Rejada in 1973. From 1973 to 1977 Gary Eberle and Cliff Giacobine planted 700 acres, including the first modern commercial acreage of Syrah in the state, and established Estrella River Winery, the largest winery in the area (purchased in 1988 by Nestle/Beringer).

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Winery For The Wise Ones!

Readers I have tremendous interest in the history of winery,so am trying to offer you with information.Paso Robles Wine History and Information.Valley wineries are well known for their hospitality.Winery events,valley tours act as excellent rejuvenating exercises!Local wineries offer best customer service.The winery itself brings smile and relaxation on your face!

Paso Robles was named for its local oak trees, El Paso de Robles: The Pass of the Oaks. The name was shortened to Paso Robles when California gained its independence from Mexico in the mid 1800s.

Today, Paso Robles is home to more than 100 wineries and 26,000 vineyard acres focusing on premium wine production. The distinct micro-climates and diverse soils, combined with warm days and cool nights, make growing conditions ideal for producing more than 40 wine varieties from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, to Syrah, Viognier and Roussanne, to Zinfandel, the area’s heritage wine variety.
Early Years
Paso Robles has a rich history of winemaking and grape growing beginning in 1797 when the first wine grapes were introduced to Paso Robles by the Franciscan missionaries at the historic Mission San Miguel Arcangel, where Father Junipero Serra planted more than a thousand vines. The Padres produced wine for sacramental purposes and made brandy for export.
After Mexico secularized the California missions in the 1840s the vineyards were abandoned until European immigrant farmers started to arrive in the 1860s, following California’s independence in 1850. The first was a Frenchman, Pierre Hippolyte Dallidet, who purchased the mission’s suffering vines and started new ventures. More Europeans showed up in the 1870s starting with Englishman Henry Ditmas who started the area’s first vineyard importing Zinfandel and Muscat grapes from France and Spain for his 560 acre Rancho Saucelito.
1880s to 1920s
Commercial winemaking was introduced in 1882 when Indiana rancher Andrew York began planting vineyards on his 240-acre homestead. Within a few years, he found that the vines were yielding more than he could market, prompting him to establish Ascension Winery, known today as York Mountain Winery. The family planted some of the area’s earliest Zinfandel vines, making Paso Robles famous for this variety. York initially sold his wines mostly in San Luis Obispo and eventually as far away as San Francisco. Today, York Mountain Winery remains the oldest winery in continuous operation in the county.
Following York’s early success in the wine business, immigrant farming families settled in the area. In 1884 the Ernst family arrived from Geneseo, Illinois, and over the next 20 years planted 25 varieties of wine grapes made into wines receiving wide acclaim. In 1886, Gerd Klintworth planted a vineyard in the Geneseo/Linne area and produced the first white wine in the region. In 1890, Frenchman Adolf Siot planted Zinfandel west of Templeton. In the 1920’s, Italian families starting vineyards included Dusi, Martinelli, Vosti and Bianchi – many of which are still being farmed today by third and fourth generations of their families.
The Casteel vineyards in the Willow Creek area were planted just prior to 1908. Casteel wines were stored and aged in a cave cellar. Cuttings from the old vines provided the start for other vineyards still producing in the area today.
As the popularity of wines began to grow, so did the Paso Robles wine region. Lorenzo Nerelli purchased a vineyard at the foot of York Mountain in 1917. His Templeton Winery was the area’s first to be bonded following the repeal of Prohibition.

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Wine n dine! Wish Of Winery

The West Side Story
The Paso Robles appellation is now emerging from the shadows of Napa and Sonoma as Paso Robles' quality is no longer a well-kept secret. Wine enthusiasts are now learning and talking about the quality of Paso Robles appellation wines and buying them in record amounts.

To the west of Paso Robles, located high in the chalky Santa Lucia coastal hills and directly inland from Hearst Castle is the West Side, or Adelaida region, named for an old 1800s farming community. The West Side enjoys unique soils and climate, and has a larger diurnal swing than any other appellation in California. The result is an unusually wide range of microclimates in vineyard sites.

The calcareous, chalky, rock soils of the West Side are unusual to California. High pH chalk soils are highly prized in Europe for premium vineyards because of the reduced vigor of vines grown on chalk. As in Europe, the result on the West Side is low grape yield, with most vineyards harvesting two tons of grapes or less per acre. Rainfall on the West Side is heavy during the winter, with yearly totals ranging between 25 to 50 inches. Historically, and despite the difficulty of the steep, rocky terrain, the early farms in the Paso Robles area were located on the West Side to take advantage of the rainfall. Many of the West Side vineyards also take advantage of the good rains by "dry farming," using no irrigation.

It is this unique combination of unusual chalky soils, abundant rainfall, and rough and rocky high elevation vineyard sites that challenges the vines into producing small berry clusters of marvelously concentrated grapes. Coupled with the wide spectrum of micro-climates, the flavors and character from vineyard site to vineyard site vary remarkably, and provide the winemaker with a broad palate of wine components from which to blend deep complexity. It takes many years to really prove a new vineyard, but there is now enough history to make an accurate prediction about quality. West Side wines are superb, and improving at a rapid rate as the viticultural practices are tailored to the locale, and as the processing styles of the winemakers bring out the full expression of the grape.

Francois and Jean-Pierre Perrin, owners of world-renowned Chateau du Beaucastel from the Chateauneuf-du-Pape area near Orange, France gave a significant vote of confidence to the West Side a few years ago. Together with Robert Haas, internationally known importer and marketer of fine wines, they purchased land in the Adelaida area on the West Side. Their acquisition came after years of an extensive soil and climate evaluation search, which took them throughout the grape growing regions of the world. With full confidence that they would produce superior wines from West Side grapes, they invested heavily in a specialized nursery for their imported pedigreed varieties of French root stock and selected quality clones of fruiting wood. Ignacio Paderewski, a famous turn-of-the-century concert pianist, founding member of the League of Nations, and later the Premier of Poland was an early West Side enthusiast. He came to the Paso Robles area for the curative thermal baths and was so pleased by the beauty of the area that he ended up purchasing a large West Side ranch on which he planted a highly praised vineyard.

In the 1960s, Dr. Stanley Hoffman bought property next to the former Paderewski ranch, and hired the late Andre Tchelistcheff to advise him on the vineyard potential of his acreage. Tchelistcheff, often called the dean of California wines, was astounded by the chalky soils, and enthusiastically recommended the planting of a vineyard. The former Hoffman vineyards continue to produce excellent wine grapes, which are highly sought after by ultra-premium wineries.

Meanwhile, the East Side of the Paso Robles area has many of the same climatic advantages as the West Side, but also benefits from an abundance of ground water for higher production, and level to gently rolling land which is easier to cultivate than the rough rocky hills of the West Side. Major investors, such as Wine World (a Nestle company which owns several important wineries including Meridian and Beringer) and J. Lohr, have planted and built wineries for large scale premium wine production on the East Side. Other visionaries and wine enthusiast also began populating the area so that what had been only three wineries with limited production in the 1950's has grown to over 120 wineries today.

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Paso Robles Wine Country-

What and where is Paso Robles Wine Country?
Paso Robles, California is located half-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Paso Robles Wine Country is one of the fastest growing premium vineyard and winery regions in California. Adelaida Cellars is situated 15 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean, literally halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It sits in the heart of the Central Coast AVA (American Viticultural Area, as defined by the BATF) which extends from Santa Barbara to the South to Monterey to the North.
Hot days are contrasted with coastal breezes, which flow over the Santa Lucia Mountain range to cool the vineyards in the evenings. Many different varieties of winegrapes are grown in Paso Robles, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Zinfandel representing 80% of the planted acreage and some forty other varieties making up the remainder. The wineries are among the major recipients of awards in prominent national wine competitions. Yet fame has not detracted from a friendly and inviting atmosphere where it is not uncommon to meet the families and winemakers who actually own and operate the wineries.
History of Paso Robles Wine Country
In 1797 Spanish Conquistadors and Franciscan missionaries introduced the first wine grapes to Paso Robles. The first grape growers in the area were the padres of the Mission San Miguel, which is eight miles north of the city of Paso Robles and still displays artifacts of the region's long wine growing history. As the popularity of wines began to grow, so did the Paso Robles wine region. Lorenzo and Rena Nerelli purchased their vineyard at the foot of York Mountain in 1917. Their Templeton Winery was the area's first to be bonded following the repeal of Prohibition. Pesenti Winery is still in operation today.
There was a flurry of viticultural activity in the early 1920s when several families immigrated to the area to establish family vineyards and wineries. A few of the vineyards established at that time are still in production today.
The Paso Robles wine region gained more notoriety when Ignace Paderewski, the famous Polish statesman and concert pianist visited Paso Robles, became enchanted with the area, and purchased 2,000 acres. In the early 1920s he planted Petite Sirah and Zinfandel on his Rancho San Ignacio Vineyard in the Adelaide area.
Of any variety, Zinfandel has had possibly the strongest influence on the early growth and development of the wine industry in Paso Robles. In fact, a tribute to this varietal is hosted the third weekend of every year, creatively called the Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival.
The late 1960s and early 1970s saw a new generation of vineyard pioneers in the Paso Robles area. Dr. Stanley Hoffman, under the guidance of noted wine master and viticulturist Andre Tchelistcheff planted some of the region's first Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay in the hills of Adelaide. His HMR Winery was the first large-scale modern facility in the area.
By 1983 the Paso Robles Viticultural Appellation was established, and the area's vintners and growers had produced the first annual Paso Robles Wine Festival, now one of the largest outdoor winetasting events in California, attracting 15,000 visitors annually.
As of 2008, Paso Robles is home to 170 wineries and 26,000 vineyard acres.

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Acacia-Ace In The Winery

Winery is a perfect place for rejuvenating. Acacia also offers the same in an exotic manner.Acacia is looking forward for the fall rush to entertain guests to the fullest.Acacia wants to welcome you and see you enjoying nature besing the closest to it! Barbecuing the food,good wine tasting and the scenic beauty..... what else one can wish more than this? If you are tired of routine work,come and enjoy here. One has to experience in life time!

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Wineries-Inviting Wine Ethusiasts!

Since its opening in 1994, Orfila Vineyards has been the recipient of more than 1,300 medals in major national and international competitions - a testament to the complexity, grace and opulence of its wines.

The winery has been adopted by San Diego as a favorite venue for celebrations. It has beautiful facilities for weddings, anniversary parties, corporate events, fundraisers and all types of community revelry.

Orfila Vineyards Day in San Diego County
September 19, 2006, was proclaimed Orfila Vineyards & Winery Day in San Diego County by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The proclamation applauds award-winning wines, history of innovation and sustainable agriculture, and success in putting San Diego on the international wine map!

An Important Part of Our Integrated Pest Management Program

Animals are on nearly everyone's mind when they drive to the San Pasqual Valley, home to Orfila Vineyards and the famed San Diego Wild Animal Park.

Most visitors are focused on the lions, tigers and bears in the park, but the local falcons, bats and barn owls are more important to the local environment. This trio of winged critters are natural and voracious predators and a key part of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. They help keep grape marauders, such as starlings, rodents and insects in check.

Visitors often notice the “owl boxes” that are strategically positioned in the vineyard. Each barn owl box provides a place for the barn owls to roost in the fall and a safe place to nest and raise a family of owlets (5-7 per box) in the spring. The IPM program is part of our efforts to support sustainable watershed management and be both good neighbors and good caretakers of the land. Winemaker and GM Leon Santoro was a member of the Wine Institute’s first committee on sustainable agriculture.


Our Tasting Room Offers Award-Winning Wines, Gourmet Treats and Collectibles for Connoisseurs

When visiting San Diego, be sure to add Orfila Vineyards and Winery to your must-see list. The winery is located just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego on the way to the Wild Animal Park. It is situated in the beautiful San Pasqual Valley within a 10,000-acre agricultural preserve.

Enjoy a picturesque view of the mountains and vineyards while sampling one of our award- winning wines. Treat yourself to six tastings for just $10.

Our Tasting Room and Gift Shoppe features a great selection of our award-winning wines and a vast array of gourmet delectables, including gourmet olive oils and grapeseed oils. Our Gift Shoppe is also noted for its collection of wine-related gifts, books, and candies. Fabulous Orfila Gift Baskets and custom labeling are available by special order.

Gourmet cheese and snacks are available for purchase – or arrange a lunch, dinner, or private wine tasting with our Special Events team.

Hours
The Tasting Room and Gift Shoppe are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(Closed major holidays: New Year’s Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)
Call (760) 738-6500 extension 22 for more information.

Wine Tasting
Enjoy six wine tastings for only $10 per person.

Free Daily Tours
Educating people about fine wines is a delightful part of our job! At 2 p.m. daily, you are invited to a complimentary tour that details the process of winemaking from our vineyard to our cellar. Our 25-minute tour is the perfect prelude to a tasting of our great wines. (Reservations not required; please wear comfortable shoes.)

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Orfila-Ornamnet Of California,the exotic picnic spot1

Orfila produces award-winning Rhone-style wines from grapes grown on our hillside estate located approximately 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean and from other renowned grape-growing regions in coastal California. Since its opening in 1994, Orfila Vineyards has been the recipient of more than 1,300 medals in major national and international competitions - a testament to the complexity, grace and opulence of its wines. The winery has been adopted by San Diego as a favorite venue for celebrations. It has beautiful facilities for weddings, anniversary parties, corporate events, fundraisers and all types of community revelry.

Orfila Vineyards Day in San Diego County
September 19, 2006, was proclaimed Orfila Vineyards & Winery Day in San Diego County by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The proclamation applauds award-winning wines, history of innovation and sustainable agriculture, and success in putting San Diego on the international wine map!
An Important Part of Our Integrated Pest Management Program

Animals are on nearly everyone's mind when they drive to the San Pasqual Valley, home to Orfila Vineyards and the famed San Diego Wild Animal Park.

Most visitors are focused on the lions, tigers and bears in the park, but the local falcons, bats and barn owls are more important to the local environment. This trio of winged critters are natural and voracious predators and a key part of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. They help keep grape marauders, such as starlings, rodents and insects in check.
Visitors often notice the “owl boxes” that are strategically positioned in the vineyard. Each barn owl box provides a place for the barn owls to roost in the fall and a safe place to nest and raise a family of owlets (5-7 per box) in the spring. The IPM program is part of our efforts to support sustainable watershed management and be both good neighbors and good caretakers of the land. Winemaker and GM Leon Santoro was a member of the Wine Institute’s first committee on sustainable agriculture.

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Menghini-A Place To Get Mesmerized! Beautiful Spot To Enjoy

Menghini Winery, located in Julian, California, another destination for wine and picnic lovers. A tailor perfect destination for the wine lovers.
Here they produce many fine wines including a '98 Chardonnay, a dry light wine, no oak, with a crisp, clean finish; a '98 Sauvignon Blanc, a soft, dry, easy to drink wine good with numerous dishes; a '98 Trinity, a Meritage; a field blend of Carignane, Grenache & Mourvedre, an excellent light style red made in the Rhone tradition; and a '97 Cabernet Sauvignon, a heavy-bodied wine with a great berry-like character. Other wines are also available as so is a variety of cheeses, salamis, olives, preserves, crackers, and other wine-related items.
The Menghini Winery is also home to the annual grape stomp in September where music, food, wine and of course the stomping barrel make this an unforgettable event! Adventure ,wine tasting and fine food are the guaranteed things Menghini offers.

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wine lovers wish-Orfila Winery

An award winning Orfila Vineyards & winery lies in the north of Sand Diego. Exotic Vine yard sprawled near Wild Animal Park is just matchless. Impossible to put in words, one has to really experience.

Situated exactly 15minutes away from Ocean Pacific, the vine yard has been blessed with cooling coastal breezes that produce exceptional grapes. Located in the smallest American Viticulture Area (AVA) in the state, Orfila wines have put San Diego on the international wine map. Since its opening in 1994, Orfila Vineyards has been the recipient of more than 1,300 medals in major national and international competitions – a testament to the complexity, elegance, and opulence of its wines.This winery has been adopted as a hot spot for locals as well as visitors.A sort of event venue it has become! Orfila wines are available at the winery’s picturesque tasting room overlooking our 70-acre estate, Orfila produces award-winning Rhone-style wines from grapes grown on our hillside estate located approximately 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean and from other renowned grape-growing regions in coastal California.

Since its opening in 1994, Orfila Vineyards has been the recipient of more than 1,300 medals in major national and international competitions - a testament to the complexity, grace and opulence of its wines.

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Family owned business-wine and wineries.Only Determination Is The Qualification!

Bryan Babcock is considered as one of the brightest stars in wine making as he got selected for ‘Ten Best Wine makers of the year.’ He was also named as ‘The most courageous Winemaker of the Year’ for his distinct style. Bryan is in this wine making business since 1984,as his family owned business.
Bryan chased his dreams of enhancing his family owned business. His wines speak themselves, yet his commitment to excellence is so high that it keeps on pushing him constantly. His willingness to experiment and explore with so many grape varieties is worth mentioning.

It all started a way back in 1978,Walt and Mona Babcock changed their profession from dental practice and restaurateurs. Their search for led them to buy 110 acres of land on the western edge of Santa Ynez in Santa Barbara Country. Babcocks planted vine yard in 25 acres as they knew it was a fledgling of wine. Every calculation fell right on their side, and they took a plunge in wine making. 1984 was a time of ‘now or never‘ for Babcocks. They pursued their dream.

Still owned by family this business has been expanded unimaginably. From 25 acres of wine yard they have reached up to 80 acres!What has Bryan excited these days is the promotion of a newly BATF approved appellation, Santa Rita Hills. Named for the hills that lie in the western end of the Santa Ynez Valley between two other ranges-- the Purisimas to the north and the Santa Rosas to the south-- this region is situated at its closest point within 10 miles of the Pacific Ocean.
Brayan, has the business acumen of thinking ‘out of the box.’ So a sure shot of success for Bryan.

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Best Wines And Wineries Of The World!Who doesn't want to know?

A wine lover's dream would be a trip to California!Wine flows in abundance here.The most popular wineries in California is Napa and Sonoma valleys. The wine prepared here at California is available in other parts os the state.Each region has its own distinct flavor to offer created by mocro climates.In general,hot days and cool nights are the theme of vine yards found in California.

No matter what it is,California wine tour is the most sought after to feel fresh.It will be pleasant and rewarding.Bicycle,train,and hot ait balloon tours are available here for every one.Those who want to take less traveled road ,they can enjoy paso robles or temecula areas.

Whatever part you travel,excellent accommodation ,mouth watering food,unimaginable scenic beauty make you gaping. Here travelers can enjoy mud bath,fountains and gardens. Visitors are given safety and taken to the wineries. Actually they show how wine is made and aloow them to taste.

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