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1. The Foxen Canyon Wine Trail gives you a glimpse into the area's history. Named after the seafaring pioneer Benjamin Foxen, the road originated in the mid-1800s to access the coast and the City of Santa Barbara through the mountains by stagecoach. Ricard Dore of the Foxen Vineyard is a direct descendent of the Foxen family and the winery is located next to the original vintage house and barn built by Benjamin Foxen. When William Benjamin Foxen purchased the Rancho Tinaquaic in 1837, he and his dark-eyed bride, the former Eduarda Osuna, built a small adobe on the property. He was called "Don Julian" by the Indians. The Foxen family lived for many generations on the ranch. One of Foxen's daughters, Ramona, married the Englishman Frederick Wickenden. Their early adobe still stands. Ramona, whose family had been steadily increasing, longed for a nearby church; the long drive to the Santa Ines Mission with small children proving to be quite a task. The death of her father provided the incentive to build a church with a graveyard, and today at the mouth of Foxen Canyon stands the historic landmark, San Ramon Chapel, built in 1875. It is also known as Foxen Memorial Chapel. It has been dedicated as County Landmark No. 1 and also as State Landmark No. 877. The Foxen Canyon Wine Trail was formed in 1993 to promote the special attributes and opportunities of the trail as a destination. Special events are scheduled throughout the year including the Vintners' Festival in April, A Celebration of Harvest and the Autumn Arts Grapes & Grains Festival, both held in October and the Chardonnay Wine Symposium held during the summer. Individual wineries also host their own events year-round such as winemaker dinners, concerts, open houses, and harvest parties, so you're sure to find an occasion to celebrate Santa Maria Valley wines any time of the year. For more information on Santa Maria Valley wineries or winery events contact the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor & Convention Bureau at (800) 331-3779 or download the Santa Maria Valley Wine Tasting guide.GUIDE TO LOCAL WINERIES AND RESTAURANTS The Santa Maria Valley is an insider's secret...” —Wine writer Steve Heimoff Sometimes it's the unbeaten path that leads to the best discoveries. Such is the case in the Santa Maria Valley, where fine wine, world-famous barbecue and open roads make for a uniquely memorable—and flavorful—wine country experience. The Santa Maria Valley unfolds along the northern perimeter of Santa Barbara County on California's Central Coast. Here, the valley boasts a rare transverse” geography, an east-west orientation that channels cool ocean air. The result is one of California's longest growing seasons, fostering an exquisite climate for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and many other varietals. The perfect conclusion to an afternoon of wine tasting can be enjoyed at a number of local restaurants, several of which specialize in Santa Maria Style Barbecue, a 150-year-old regional culinary tradition founded on native ingredients and methods. For a complimentary visitor's package, visit www.santamaria.com and www.santamariawines.com or call 1-800-331-3779. We hope you enjoy your visit to our beautiful wine country. Note that once you leave the city of Santa Maria, the nearest winery is 15-20 minutes away. Please keep in mind that you will be driving in a rural area, with limited access in some remote areas to gas stations, restaurants or other services. Cell phone reception may not be available at certain locations. DIRECTIONS: From Santa Maria, you can reach Foxen Canyon Road by heading east on either Stowell Road or Betteravia Road. Watch for Santa Maria Valley Wine Country signage to guide you to the 18 wineries along the way. You will reach Zaca Station Road at the southernmost end. From there, you'll have easy access to both Highway 154 and Highway 101, as well as Los Olivos, Solvang, Buellton and Santa Barbara. Similarly, you can take the wine trail from Zaca Station Road off Highway 101/Highway 154 to Foxen Canyon Road for a scenic and peaceful journey north to Santa Maria. To make your experience safe and enjoyable, we recommend the following guidelines: • Start your journey with a full tank of gas; • Bring a picnic lunch and plenty of bottled water. Foods high in fat content are best when wine-tasting, to absorb the alcohol; • Limit your visits to 3-5 properties per day; • Plan to stay overnight and enjoy our wine country over a leisurely weekend. Hotel packages are available at www.santamaria.com; • Be mindful of how many wine samples you are ingesting. Typically, 1-2 ounces are poured per taste; • Be a safe and responsible wine-taster. Bring a designated driver with you or take a guided wine tour. Call (800) 331-3779 for local companies; and • If you intend to fl y home after your visit to the Santa Maria Valley, ask the wineries you visit to ship the wine home for you. Th ere are TSA restrictions on bringing bottles of wine back on the plane. BEFORE YOU BEGIN WINE-TASTING...

ADDAMO ESTATE VINEYARDS 400 East Clark Avenue, Suite A Old Orcutt (805) 937-6400 www.addamovineyards.com

Come see why Addamo Vineyards was voted Best Tasting Room in Santa Maria Valley.” Planted in 1997, Addamo Vineyards is a family owned and operated company. We take pleasure in pairing our ultra-premium wines with savory delights off ered on the appetizer menu. Open Tuesday– Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. BYRON WINERY 2367 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos (805) 938-7365 www.byronwines.com

Byron Vineyards and Winery specializes in handcrafting Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from estate-owned vineyards in the cool climate of Santa Maria Valley, California. Byron's goal is to honor the remarkable potential of its estate-grown fruit with the gentlest handling possible and a barrel-bybarrel approach to winemaking that tailors production techniques to each vineyard block. With the help of a multi-level, gravity-fl ow winery, the winemaking team at Byron strives to produce wines that are rich in character and texture and express the singular personality of Byron's Santa Maria Valley vineyards. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. CAMBRIA WINERY & VINEYARD 5475 Chardonnay Lane, Santa Maria (805) 937-8091 www.cambriawines.com

Winemaking begins on the vine. Visit this private, family-owned estate winery, established in 1986, and experience the fl avors of the Santa Maria Bench. Cambria Winery and Vineyard has carved a reputation for producing lush, tropical Chardonnay, velvety-textured Pinot Noir and rich, spicy Syrah. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. WINE COUNTRY TASTING ROOMS COSTA DE ORO WINERY 1331 South Nicholson Avenue Santa Maria (at Stowell Road and Highway 101) (805) 922-1468 www.cdowinery.com

Costa de Oro is a family-owned winery producing estate-grown Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as small lots of Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Our wines are produced in small, hand-crafted lots and can be found in the fi nest restaurants and retail wine shops across the country. Gourmet foods, picnic items, and gifts are also available. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Th ursday. Open till 7:30 p.m. on Fridays. COTTONWOOD CANYON VINEYARD & WINERY 3940 Dominion Road, Santa Maria (805) 937-8463 www.cottonwoodcanyon.com

Cottonwood Canyon grows and produces distinctively diff erent age worthy wines”™ from our 78 acres of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. Taste our wines paired with spicy foods and older vintages at our beautiful tasting room and enjoy unique barrel tastings in our 6,000 square feet of wine caves, on weekends or with an appointment. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please see website for event listings. FOXEN WINERY & VINEYARD 7200 Foxen Canyon Road and 7600 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria (805) 937-4251 www.foxenvineyard.com

Bill Wathen and Dick Dore have been making wine together since 1985, when they founded Foxen Winery at the historic Rancho Tinaquaic in the Santa Maria Valley. Since that time, their dedication has remained the same—the creation of very small-production, vineyarddesignated wines using a minimalist” approach to winemaking. Taste Burgundian and Rhone varietals at the new state-of-the-art solar powered winery, and Cal-Ital and Bordeaux wines at the ‘shack.' Both open daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. KENNETH VOLK VINEYARDS 5230 Tepusquet Road, Santa Maria (805) 938-7896 www.volkwines.com

Established in 2005 by veteran Central Coast winemaker Kenneth Volk, this winery specializes in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Santa Maria Valley. Kenneth Volk Vineyards also features Aqua Pumpkin wines. Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MCKEON-PHILLIPS WINERY 2115 South Blosser Road #114 Santa Maria (805) 928-3025 www.mckeonphillipswinery.com

Th is winery has been producing increasingly outstanding, awardwinning, handcrafted and unique wines since 1982. McKeon-Phillips Winery brings to the Central Coast of California the very best of European and Early American style of apprenticeship to the making of its fi ne wines. McKeon-Phillips Winery is essentially a family-run operation that makes small lots of only the highest quality premium wines. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. RANCHO SISQUOC WINERY 6600 Foxen Canyon Road Santa Maria (805) 934-4332 www.ranchosisquoc.com

Th e winery, one of the region's fi rst, is nestled on a vast ranch in the Santa Maria Valley. Lush green pastures and fruit trees surround the winery and capture the serene beauty of early California at its best. Open Monday–Th ursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday–Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. RIVERBENCH WINERY 6020 Foxen Canyon Road Santa Maria (805) 937-8340 www.riverbench.com

From the celebrated Santa Maria appellation comes a new arrival that's headed straight to stardom. With topography and soil exceptionally suitable for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the 300-acre Riverbench Vineyard has been the behind-thescenes talent for numerous recognized wines of the region for over 30 years. Winemaker Chuck Ortman, of Napa notoriety, signed on in 2006, and the tasting room opened in April 2008. Riverbench Vineyard & Winery has stepped into the limelight with its own masterful interpretations of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, available to enjoy daily on the tasting room patio. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TRES HERMANAS VINEYARD & WINERY 9660 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria (805) 937-8451 www.treshermanaswinery.com

Founded in 2001 by Marvin and Paulette Teixeira with the planting of a small vineyard on their cattle ranch, Tres Hermanas (Three Sisters) was named for the couple's three daughters, Stacey, Tracey and Marcey. In 2007 the tasting room opened to the public, and the estate winemaking facility was built. Luke Lindquist was named fulltime winemaker—and not only is he a second-generation winemaker, but his family members are all winemakers in their own right. Tres Hermanas is focused on the creation of fine French and Italian style wines using fruit from some of the leading vineyards on the Central Coast as well as from our own estate grown syrah. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. THE WINE CELLAR & MARTINI BAR At the Historic Santa Maria Inn 801 South Broadway, Santa Maria (805) 928-7777 www.santamariainn.com

You'll enjoy a grand selection of local vintages and wines from along the Central Coast as well as signature martinis and complimentary hors d'oeuvres in this cozy and intimate downstairs nook. Open Tuesday–Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Sunday-Monday. LUCAS & LEWELLEN VINEYARDS 1645 Copenhagen Drive, Solvang (805) 686-9336 www.llwine.com

Descended from a long line of grape growers, Louis Lucas came to Santa Barbara County and planted his first vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley in 1970. Building a reputation as a skilled viticulturist, he has provided his choice wine grapes to many of California's finest wineries. In 1996, Royce Lewellen joined forces with Louis to form Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, a venture that continues to create fine wines and sell grapes of the highest quality. The vineyards of Lucas & Lewellen are located in the three principal growing regions of Santa Barbara County: the Santa Maria Valley, the Los Alamos Valley, and the Santa Ynez Valley. Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards has catapulted itself into the wine business with three brands: Lucas & Lewellen, Mandolina (Toccata), and Queen of Hearts. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Open till 8:30 p.m. on Friday-Saturday. ADDAMO VINEYARDS www.addamovineyards.com (805) 937-6400 2005 Syrah or 2005 Pinot Noir RIVERBENCH VINEYARD AND WINERY www.riverbench.com (805) 937-8340 Estate Pinot Noir or Mesa Pinot Noir BIEN NACIDO VINEYARDS www.biennacidovineyards.com 2007 Bien Nacido Vineyards Syrah or 2007 Bien Nacido Vineyards Pinot Noir BYRON WINERY www.byronwines.com (805) 934-4770 2006 Tepusquet Syrah or Clone 667 Pinot Noir CAMBRIA VINEYARD www.cambriawines.com (805) 937-8091 2006 Tepusquet Syrah or 2007 Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir COSTA DE ORO www.cdowinery.com (805) 922-1468 2008 Costa de Oro Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County or 2008 Costa de Oro Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County COTTONWOOD CANYON WINERY www.cottonwoodcanyon.com (805) 937-8463 2005 Bistro Syrah or 2002 Syroir (Syrah/Pinot Noir blend) FOXEN VINEYARD www.foxenvineyard.com (805) 937-4251 2006 Syrah Williamson-Dore Vineyard or 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Vogelzang Vineyard LUCAS AND LEWELLEN VINEYARDS www.llwine.com (805) 686-9336 2006 Lucas and Lewellen Cabernet Franc or 2008 Lucas and Lewellen Goodchild Chardonnay TRES HERMANAS WINERY www.treshermanaswinery.com (805) 937-8451 Rosé of Syrah 2006 or Rosé of Syrah 2007 KENNETH VOLK VINEYARDS www.volkwines.com (805) 938-7896 2006 Syrah, Nielson Vineyard or 2007 Negrette RANCHO SISQUOC WINERY www.ranchosisquoc.com (805) 934-4332 2007 Sisquoc Barbecue Red or 2008 Sylvaner SUGGESTED PAIRINGS Discover the perfect complement for our famous Santa Maria Style Barbecue! ADELINA'S BISTRO 1645 Trilogy Parkway, Nipomo (805) 343-7500 www.adelinasbistro.com GUIDED WINETASTING TOURS Sit back and let one of our knowledgeable tour companies do the driving. CENTRAL COAST SHUTTLE SERVICES (805) 928-1977 or (800) 470-8818 www.centralcoastshuttle.com GOLD COAST LIMOUSINES (805) 937-5466 www.goldcoastlimos.com

Stop by the premier distributor of Central Coast wines. Choose from over 400 wines, fi ne liquors, unique gifts and gift baskets. We also have a large assortment of premium, imported, and micro-brewed beers. Visit our deli to pick up a freshly packed boxed picnic lunch to enjoy at a beautiful Santa Maria Valley winery location! COSTA DE ORO WINERY 1331 South Nicholson Avenue (at Stowell Road/Highway 101) Santa Maria (805) 922-1468 • www.cdowinery.com

Stop by Costa de Oro to pick up gourmet foods, picnic items and gifts on your way out to the Wine Trail, or end your wine tasting adventures in Santa Maria with us! CENTRAL CITY MARKET 345 Town Center East, Santa Maria (805) 925-7766 WINERY EVENTS FRIDAY NIGHT WINE DOWN Costa de Oro Winery 1331 S. Nicholson (at Stowell Road and Highway 101) in Santa Maria (805) 922-1468 www.cdowinery.com

Come out to Costa de Oro Winery every Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and enjoy live music, wine by the glass and cheese plates. WINERY AND VINEYARD WALKS www.smvwines.com

The Santa Maria Valley Wine Country Association hosts free winery and vineyard walks throughout the Santa Maria Valley on the second Saturday of each month from April through October. Tours are led by vineyard managers or winemakers of their properties, beginning at 10 a.m. All tours are free to the public, but you must be at least 21 years of age to attend. Locations vary at Santa Maria Valley vineyards and wineries. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY VINTNERS' FESTIVAL (805) 688-0881 www.sbcountywines.com

This festival is held annually in Lompoc during the month of April, attracting wine lovers from near and far for an opportunity to meet Santa Barbara County vintners, taste their wines and enjoy great food and music in a festive outdoor setting. CHARDONNAY SYMPOSIUM www.smvwines.com

Enjoy a full day of Chardonnayrelated seminars and tastings at this symposium held in July. Learn all about the golden grape and taste premium Chardonnay from around the country. AUTUMN ARTS GRAPES AND GRAINS FESTIVAL (805) 925-0951, ext. 247

This one-day street faire held along South McClelland Street in Santa Maria on the first Saturday in October, is a celebration of the local harvest and the arts. The day includes a fine arts show and sale, crafting demonstrations and sale, chalk art expose, live entertainment and wine and beer tasting for adults 21 and over. Admission to the festival is free, but there is a charge for tasting tickets. CELEBRATION OF HARVEST (805) 688-0881 www.sbcountywines.com

The festival is held at Rancho Sisquoc in Santa Maria every October during the excitement of the wine grape harvest. Savor great vintages from over 100 wineries along with delightful edibles from fine restaurants and caterers. WINE COUNTRY RESOURCES SANTA MARIA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Visitor & Convention Bureau 614 South Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (800) 331-3779 www.santamaria.com www.santamariawines.com

Th e purpose of the Santa Maria Valley Visitor & Convention Bureau is to promote the Santa Maria Valley as a destination to the pleasure and business travel market, to increase awareness of the Santa Maria Valley, enhance its image and provide services for the tourists and meetings coming to the Central Coast. SANTA MARIA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY P.O. Box 5351, Santa Maria, CA 93456-5351 info@smvwines.com www.smvwines.com

Th e Santa Maria Valley Wine Country Association works as a single community voice to elevate, protect and promote the premium wines of this historical coastal growing region. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY VINTNERS , ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 1558, Santa Ynez, CA 93460-1558 (805) 688-0881 www.sbcountywines.com

Th e Santa Barbara County Vintners' Association is over 100 members strong, with over 90 wineries, more than 25 vineyards and several vineyard management companies joining together to support and promote Santa Barbara County as a unique and quality wine growing and wine making region. CENTRAL COAST WINE GROWERS ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 1440, Santa Maria, CA 93456-1440 (805) 928-4950 www.ccwga.org

Th e Central Coast Wine Growers Association is a non-profi t association representing more than 100 wineries, vineyards, and industry related businesses in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. CENTRAL COAST WINE SERVICES 2717 Aviation Way, Suite 101, Santa Maria, CA 93454 (805) 928-9210 www.centralcoastwineservices.com

Th e mission of Central Coast Wine Services is to promote the wine industry in the Central Coast in whatever way they are able: to provide their customers with excellent facilities and service, thereby allowing them the maximum opportunities for quality wine making, expansion, and success within the framework of a

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