The first complete "berry-to-bottle" winemaking experience

PASO ROBLES, CALIF. - September 29, 2011 - Americans love wine and thirst for wine knowledge and adventure. First Crush - located in the beautiful Paso Robles wine region - is quenching this thirst with their all new Harvest Grape Escapes this fall. With one, two and three-day programs, First Crush takes customers beyond the tasting room and into vineyards and wineries to get a hands-on "berry-to-bottle" winemaking experience.

Gourmet getaway package includes hot air balloon tour over Paso Robles wine country

September 27, 2011 – (Paso Robles, CA) With limitless vineyard views, a relaxed vibe, and locally-sourced cuisine around every corner, Paso Robles is an easy choice for the perfect romantic escape. And this fall, the historic Paso Robles Inn is partnering with tour operator, The Wine Wrangler, to offer an all-inclusive package that makes the most of this flourishing wine country destination, including sumptuous meals, wine tasting, luxurious accommodations at the Paso Robles Inn, and a tour of the vineyards from above in the basket of a hot air balloon.

Labor Day Weekend marked another successful year for the Paso Robles Classic Car Weekend. The event kicked off with the Friday Night Cruise, allowing car owners to parade their classics up and down Spring Street for enthusiasts of all ages to admire. Local residents lined the street, enjoying the beautiful evening weather as the cars made their way past. Chamber VIPs received a front row view from their exclusive reception area at the Paso Robles Inn.

SEPTEMBER 2011—(PASO ROBLES, CA)—Eberle Winery is proud to announce its results from the major wine competitions of 2011. According to the California Grapevine, which keeps track of all medals won by participating wineries, Eberle Winery ranked among the top 4 for four different categories when judged against thousands of other wines from around the world. In many competitions, Eberle ranked higher than most other wineries several times its size.

Paso Robles, California-September 1, 2011-In 1977 restaurant owner Ed Coppola was ahead of his time when he published Salty Pelican Wine Specialties- a book about the history of California wines, innovative Salty Pelican wine cocktail recipes and the strong role California would play in the future of wines. Now, more than 30 years and literally 2,856 more California wineries later, Ed’s daughter Cara and her husband Dan Price have followed his lead. As owners of Ohana Spice Trading Company they have taken the original published Mulled Spice recipe, tapped once again into Ed’s professional palate and worked together to modify it for contemporary use. Mulled Spice is the newest product release from the Ohana Spice Trading Company collection.

SEPTEMBER 2011 (PASO ROBLES)—In another list of winery awards that Eberle Winery has earned in 2011, the winery just learned it won the 2011 Winery of the Year at the annual International Sommelier Challenge held in San Diego, California.  Of 213 wineries from 17 countries, a total of 657 wines were entered into this prestigious competition. 47 Platinum awards were given, from which the "Best of" awards were chosen.  120 Gold awards were given and 251 Silver medals were awarded.  Eberle earned the following awards, making it the Winery of the Year:

Sweepstakes, Special offers, Events and Sunset SAVOR the Central Coast all happening throughout September

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif., Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- September is California Wine Month and the San Luis Obispo County wine community's more than 250 wineries and 36,000 vineyard acres are raising a toast to this proclamation made by Governor Jerry Brown and the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors, shepherded by the Wine Institute. San Luis Obispo County is made up of four distinct American Viticulture Areas (AVAs): Arroyo Grande, Edna Valley, Paso Robles and York Mountain making more than 50 wine varietals in a variety of styles. These family businesses invite wine enthusiasts to join them during California Wine Month to celebrate the vibrant wine culture in San Luis Obispo County.

September 7, 2011

(Paso Robles, CA) —The Paso Robles Planning Commission and City Council has officially approved a proposed 3,300 seat boutique amphitheatre at the Vina Robles Hospitality Center in the heart of Paso Robles wine country, setting the stage for this distinctive venue to become the concert destination of choice for all of central California.

“I’ve always dreamed of seeing the live music that I love, with the people that I love in the place that I love, and now that dream is becoming a reality!” says project manager Tim Reed. “As a concert industry professional, I have had the privilege of building and operating some of the best concert venues on the planet and the Vina Robles Amphitheatre will be one of them.”

Wine Harvest, Cigars, Paderewski and much more!

PASO ROBLES, CA (September 6, 2011) – The fall season is an idyllic time to visit Paso Robles. Warm, sunny days unfold into crisp, clear nights, long windy roads are lined with brilliantly colored trees and the fresh air smells of earth and wine during the thriving harvest season.The area is alive with a multitude of fall celebrations - from premier wine and beer tasting events to cowboy shows and the renowned Paderewski classical music festival.