{"id":308,"date":"2015-06-05T08:51:59","date_gmt":"2015-06-05T15:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.breakaway-tours.com\/blog\/?p=308"},"modified":"2015-11-16T13:08:33","modified_gmt":"2015-11-16T21:08:33","slug":"the-importance-of-first-impressions-shale-oak-winery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakaway-tours.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-first-impressions-shale-oak-winery\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of First Impressions : Shale Oak Winery"},"content":{"rendered":"

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First Impressions: Shale Oak Winery<\/h2>\n

My grandmother always told me “You only get one chance to make a first impression”.\u00a0 She recommended always (slightly) over dressing for occasions and never stepping out the door without your face on. Well, let me tell you something: Shale Oak Winery<\/a>\u00a0has got it’s face on. At a Marilyn Monroe, Betty Davis, Liz Taylor eyeliner level.<\/p>\n

On a recent visit\u00a0as part\u00a0of one of \u00a0Breakaway Tours’<\/a>\u00a0Paso Robles Public Wine Tours I was treated to a level of service that left me wondering ‘Do they think I’m SOMEONE?’\u00a0I did\u00a0look pretty spiffy in\u00a0my new summer sandals…..\u00a0What I quickly learned is that at Shale Oak Winery, everyone is given VIP treatment.<\/p>\n

We were greeted as we stepped off our van by the owner Suzette, a tray of glasses in hand. As we swirled and sampled their 2013 Albarino<\/a>\u00a0, Suzette treated our group to a brief history of how Shale Oak Winery came to be the wonder that it is. She spoke of a deep commitment to sustainability and working with the land. Their website\u00a0details their concept as\u00a0“Adhering to the belief that form follows function, Shale Oak was built by a carefully crafted team. While each individual is a strong expert in her\/his respective field, the group was able to synergistically come together to plan, plant and build a vineyard, winery and tasting room that would have very \"shaleoakfireplace\"<\/a>low impact on the surrounding environment.”<\/p>\n

And its also really, REALLY pretty. Boasting an impressive amount of stained glass, reclaimed wood interior, a clean-burning alcohol fed fireplace, and a lovely sheltered back patio, you may want to make it\u00a0a regular weekend destination. We were treated to live music by a friend of mine (surprise!), the silken voiced Nataly Lola<\/a>\u00a0and Co. providing the perfect vibe as \"shaleoakpatio\"<\/a>we relaxed with our picnic lunch on the outdoor patio.<\/p>\n

And the wines… the WINES. Shale Oak Winery offers several options for tasting\u00a0that include\u00a0a classic tasting menu of 6 offerings, a ‘cookie pairing’ utilizing savory and sweet cookies to compliment their wines, and finally a ‘truffle pairing’ for those unafraid of the ultimate decadence. Our wine steward Julie was gracious and knowledgeable and made us feel like friends. I left with a few bottles, including the 2011 Zinfandel<\/a>\u00a0and the 2011 Petit Verdot<\/a>\u00a0. I may share with my husband. I may not.<\/p>\n

So if you find yourself looking for the ultimate in concierge level service, contact \u00a0Breakaway Tours & Event Planning<\/a>\u00a0, put your face on, and stop by Shale Oak Winery for an experience you won’t soon forget!<\/p>\n

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