{"id":5,"date":"2013-05-10T18:25:01","date_gmt":"2013-05-10T18:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.breakaway-tours.com\/blog\/?p=5"},"modified":"2014-02-02T07:09:53","modified_gmt":"2014-02-02T15:09:53","slug":"central-coast-wine-events-may-10-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.breakaway-tours.com\/blog\/central-coast-wine-events-may-10-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Central Coast Wine Events – May 10-12, 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

What To Do This Weekend<\/h1>\n

This Saturday, May 11, 2013 is national \u00a0Wine Tourism Day. There are many spectacular Central Coast Wine Country events to consider this weekend – choose one or choose several! So get out there and celebrate Mom (and wine) this weekend!<\/p>\n

\"Paso<\/a>Paso Robles Wine Country Events<\/h2>\n

Concerts, art festivals, Mother’s Day brunch feasts – Paso Robles wineries are hopping this weekend with many fun events from Friday night all through Sunday afternoon. Treat Mom to a special brunch, pick up a last-minute Mother’s Day gift, or just relax and unwind while listening to live music.<\/p>\n

DAOU Vineyards<\/strong>\u00a0offers their Food and Wine Pairings every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12-4.\u00a0info<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Friday night, May 10 – Waves of Change, Shark Conservation Benefit Concert<\/strong> at Pomar Junction<\/strong> promises an awesome evening of amazing music, great wine at a beautiful location! Enjoy two local bands, wine tasting, raffle, silent auction, food from Boni’s Tacos, and all proceeds benefit shark conservation.\u00a0info<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Savor a glass of wine as you stroll through the park, enjoying art, \u00a0live music and entertainment on Saturday, May 11 at A Day in the Shade Art Show,<\/strong>\u00a0Templeton Park (6th & Crocker) \u00a0info<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Find out all about The Importance of Glassware<\/strong>\u00a0at this class presented by a local Certified Sommelier at\u00a0Clayhouse Wines<\/strong>‘ Downtown Tasting Room, Paso Robles on\u00a0Saturday, May 11.\u00a0info<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Treat Mom to a lovely Mother’s Day Brunch<\/strong> at Eberle Winery\u00a0<\/strong>info<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>EOS Winery<\/strong> info<\/a><\/em>, or\u00a0Vina Robles <\/strong>info<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Enjoy live music\u00a0on the lawn in front of the tasting room\u00a0at\u00a0Castoro Cellars<\/strong>. Bring a blanket and picnic basket and\u00a0enjoy the vocal stylings of the Guy Budd Band<\/strong>.\u00a0info<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Bring a lawn chair and relax in the olive grove while enjoying a very special concert by Louie Ortega at\u00a0Still Waters Vineyards.<\/strong>\u00a0info<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"San<\/a>San Luis Obispo and Edna Valley Wine Region Events<\/h2>\n

Many SLO wineries have pick up parties for their wine club members this week. Saucelito Canyon is holding their annual BBQ among the old vines and Chamisal Vineyards is hosting their annual Golf Tournament, both for members only. Wine club members are in for a treat!<\/p>\n

Laetitia <\/strong>is hosting two special events this weekend:\u00a0Enjoy the sounds of Monarch Strings on Saturday, May 11. Bring a picnic and stay for a game of bocce at\u00a0. info<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>On Sunday, treat your mother to a delicious Mother’s Day Brunch featuring Sparkling Wines along with a seafood bar, meat carving station, salad bar, cheese bar, pastry bar, chocolate fountain and more at\u00a0Laetitia<\/strong>. info<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Fun<\/a>Have Fun in Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara Wine Country<\/h2>\n

Enjoy\u00a0The Brant Vogel Band<\/strong>, Friday\u00a0May 10 starting at 6 pm at Firestone<\/strong>.\u00a0Concert is free, so bring your picnic; wine will be available for purchase. info<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

On Saturday, May 11, don’t miss the\u00a0honey tasting<\/strong>\u00a0(including lavender, chocolate and garlic infused honeys)\u00a0led by David Maislen, local beekeeper, at Riverbench<\/strong>. info<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Also on Saturday is the\u00a0Zaca Mesa\u00a0GSM Blending Event<\/strong> where\u00a0guests become a master winemaker for the day!\u00a0Create your own signature blend, and enjoy a picnic lunch and wine in the courtyard. info<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday night from 5pm, come to Kalyra<\/strong> and watch the movie\u00a0Bottle Shock<\/strong> –\u00a0the (mostly) true story of how the California wine industry got its start, beginning with Napa as a dusty hippy town in the 70’s. Seating on the grass is first come, so stake out your place early. info<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Enjoy Central Coast Events in Wine Country<\/h2>\n

Prefer to sit back, relax, and let an experience guide lead the way? Why not book a Fun & Educational Wine Tour through Breakaway Tours. Reserve your tour here<\/a>\u00a0or call\u00a0800.799.7657 to check availability.<\/p>\n

Next Weekend\u00a0<\/em>\"paso<\/h2>\n

It’s not too late to get tickets for the\u00a0Paso Robles Wine Festival<\/strong>.\u00a0The 31st Annual Wine Festival begins Friday, May 17, 2013 as select wineries feature their library, reserve, futures and refreshing power white\/Ros\u00e9 samples at the RESERVE event. On Saturday, May 18, 2013, more than 60 wineries come together in the Paso Robles Downtown City Park to showcase their wines alongside culinary samplings from food trucks. Travel beyond the Park to explore more than 150 winery events throughout the weekend including winemaker dinners, live music, barrel samplings, and more. Go to\u00a0pasowine.com<\/a>\u00a0for festival details.<\/p>\n

\"Paso<\/a>Book now<\/strong> to enjoy the Paso Robles Wine Festival from the comfort and safety of a Breakaway Tours<\/a>\u00a0group.<\/p>\n

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