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Autry Cellars Opens New Tasting Room in San Luis Obispo

Autry Cellars is a small, new, high quality winery making small lots of exquisite wines from some of the best vineyards on the central coast. Steve Autry produces many wines unique to Edna Valley, including a richly flavored Tempranillo, a spicy Sangiovese, the robust Malbec, his Cabernet Franc and other varietals.

The winery is located in Edna Valley near the intersection of Los Ranchos Road and Broad Street/227. The new winery is back off the road adjacent to the vineyards. Open daily till 5pm and happy to take drop-ins during the week. 805.546.8669

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Paso Robles Wine Festival 2013

Can Hardly Wait for the 31st Annual Wine Festival coming to Paso Robles, May 17 - 19!

Enjoy farm-to-table cuisine and sample fantastic yet-to-be-released wines during Friday evening’s Reserve Event. Wines from more than 60 wineries are complemented by artisanal bites from local restaurants along with Bread/Vivant Cheese/Culligan Water stations at the Saturday Grand Tasting.

Tickets are now available on www.pasowine.com or just click the button below for a complete list of ticket options and to purchase tickets!

Suggested Wineries

	Lone Madrone

	Sharing the lovely property with the Sycamore Herb Farm is the newly constructed wood barn and tasting room of Lone Madrone. Come visit us!

	Shale Oak Winery

	With a keen eye on sustainability in every facet of our business, Shale Oak Winery was built by a carefully crafted team creating an exceptional wine tasting experience.

	Clautiere Vineyard

	Paso Robles - A Winery Like No Other - Come visit this vibrant, colorful & energetic tasting room, gift shop and commercial kitchen for an unforgettable experience.

	Poalillo Vineyards

	"It's not just a winery. It's a lifestyle!" Come out Vineyard Drive and enjoy the country atmosphere and warm hospitality of this family run winery. Music, food and wine in Paso Robles.

	Morovino

	Avila Beach - Morovino embraces the Italian winemaking philosophy of wine, food, family & friends. Stop by the beach side location to experience Morovino.

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As the Winery Advisor, I visit hundreds of California tasting rooms each year collecting information to prepare detailed winery profiles for the California Winery Advisor.com website. We document the wine tasting experience by cataloging the amenities, ambiances, tasting fees, pricing and wines. And, yes, we like our job. After visiting almost 600, I have found they fall roughly within five categories.
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Ask the Winemaker, Take a punt
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