Apropos Ladies Boutique with three locations on the central coast, with a focus on unique and high quality fashions for women. Designers like Johnny Was, Cut Loose, Jag Jeans, and La Vie Parisienne Jewelry and much more. Find great gifts, there is truly something for everyone. 1021 Morro St San Luis Obispo 93401, http://www.shopapropos.com, (805) 784-0664

Unique art gallery and design space featuring interactive and installation art with giant butterflies and crystal pyramid. Private paint parties and meditations. One-of-a-kind encaustics, acrylics, sculpted paintings, jewelry, glass, crystals, stones, sculpture, digital art, cards, prints & gifts. 829 10th St. B, deprisebrescia.com, (310) 621-7543

The Hope Chest Emporium carries an eclectic blend of new, up-cycled and antique furnishings, decor, gifts, patio/garden and more – from local creators and sellers. Customers love their selections and prices. Open 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 5. p.m. 5800 El Camino Real, (805) 459-5113

Tasting Room Hours: Friday, Saturday & Sunday  12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Seven Angels Cellars is a family owned, boutique winery located in Templeton, CA.  We began making wine in 2009 with a small production of Petite Sirah.  Since then we have increased production to around 3000 cases per year.  Greg Martin is the owner/winemaker and Pamela Martin is the other owner and handles social media, food pairings, wine club and club events and the website.  The story behind the name came from our passion for family.  We have seven children in our blended family, our 7 angels.

We both grew up loving wine.  Greg grew up in a rural area of California with neighbors who grew wine grapes.  He spent a lot of time learning about the entire process from the vine to the bottle from his patient neighbor.  He continued his interest in wine as a US Coast Guard when he was stationed in the bay area and had easy access to the multitude of wineries in Sonoma and Napa.  Pamela comes from a family of foodies and wine enthusiasts.  She took courses in college in winemaking and learned the biology aspect of wine.  She worked in catering and on TV as a home economist for a cooking show.  Pairing food and wine to create an interesting and delightful balance in a meal has become an obsession for her.

We married in 2008 and started making wine the following year.  We specialize in Rhone blends as well as single varietals.  Greg has his eyes, hands in every aspect of the process from the field to the bottle.  Pamela has the palate and the nose and is instrumental in the blending.

We participate in many non-profit and charity events as our way of giving back.  We are involved with Precious Life Shelter in Los Alamitos, a shelter for homeless pregnant women and Goals for Life, and NFL program for troubled youth.  We are the official wine sponsor for the Congressional Cup held annually at the Long Beach Yacht Club.  We also sponsor the Wooden Boat Festival in Newport Beach each year.

Many of our wines have been recognized by Wine Enthusiast with ratings in the 90’s.  We’ve also received numerous gold medals at California and International wine competitions.  This year we were awarded a gold medal from the mid-state fair for our 2015 Pinot Noir and a gold medal from the Orange County Wine Competition for our 2015 Tempranillo.

We believe in the “less is best” approach to winemaking.  Less manipulation and more natural methods of making our wine.  Greg likes to play with using different kinds of oak in our barrel program.  Our wines are food friendly, approachable in both flavor and price point.  We’d love to share with you more about our methodology, including, why we keep our price point where it is and how we see Seven Angels integrated on an evolved, noteworthy, wine list.

Living the Dream

Pinot Noir is the driving passion of Marc Goldberg and Maggie D’Ambrosia, husband and wife owners of Windward Vineyard. Windward Vineyard is dedicated exclusively to producing Burgundian style Pinot Noir. To make the “Great American Pinot Noir,” one that rivals those produced in Burgundy, is the couple’s passion.

Marc and Maggie purchased and planted the vineyard in 1989 based upon the terroir and microclimate of the Paso Robles Westside. The combination of the cooling Pacific breezes, the calcareous soil and the 50 degree daily drop in temperature produce exemplary Pinot Noir.

With the Burgundian French term, “Monopole” vision of total control over both the vineyard and the winemaking, the 15-acre vineyard is planted to four notable French clones.

Windward Vineyard is dedicated to putting Paso Robles’ Pinot Noir back on the map, following in the footsteps of two significant figures in California wine history. In the late 1960’s, consultant Andre Tchelistcheff supervised the Paso Robles Hoffman Mountain Ranch property of Dr. Stanley Hoffman. In the 1970’s, Hoffman’s Pinot Noirs gained worldwide recognition, and were drinking well over 20 years later.

Since the 1993 debut in 1995, each of Windward’s SOLD OUT vintages have achieved inspiring acclaim, particularly within the community of wine aficionados who appreciate the layered complexity of Burgundian styled Pinot Noir. Marc explains. “We knew we could count on the vineyard to produce formidable fruit. It is living up to our expectations as it matures and continues to develop layered complexity.”

Great food and atmosphere. Come on in and feel right at home at Paso Soulfood Grill. Open Thurs.-Sun.
1 p.m. -8 p.m., 1401 Park St., Pasogrill.com, (805) 286-4636

Paso Robles tasting room is open 7 days a week.

10:00am – 5:00pm (winter hours)

Specializes in ocean-front and ocean view vacation rentals and real estate sales. Serving the Central Coast from Cambria, south to San Luis, north into Big Sur, and east to include Paso Robles Wine & Ranch country. 768 Main St., Cambria, breenvacationstation.com, (805) 927-1303

Offering year-round tours of farmstead creamery and goat farm. Creamery tours are $20/person and must be reserved online (day-of bookings OK). Experience a true farmstead dairy on private coastal property, learn about their Cheese Club and enjoy unique local cheeses! http://www.stepladdercreamery.com, on Instagram @stepladdercreamery

Book now at , (805) 395-3015

Offers beautiful and unique luxury vacation homes along the Central Coast. Their coastal and wine country homes are known for idyllic settings, designer furnishings, and exceptional amenities. Their guest service team consistently receives 5-Star reviews for offering an ultimate vacation rental experience. http://www.7svr.com (805) 900-6000

Rhonda’s Relics offers a fun collection of vintage, eclectic and whimsical treasures for your home and garden. Take a journey into the past and enjoy the memories of your childhood or to a simpler time. 148 West Branch Street, Village of Arroyo Grande, rhondasrelics.com, (805) 270-4045

Founded in 2003, Line Shack Winery was the realization of over two decades of Balentine family winemaking experience. With this venture, owner/winemaker team Bob and Daphne Balentine set out to produce affordable, world-class wines from California’s Central Coast, particularly from the new San Antonio Valley AVA in Southern Monterey County. The San Antonio Valley is the site of California’s second mission, Mission San Antonio, where some of the first wine grapes were ever planted in California. This region provides warm days followed by cool nights, enabling fruit to achieve extended hang time and maximize its true varietal characteristics.

Our vineyards are located in the San Antonio Valley, a 1200 foot high Mountain Valley in the heart of the Santa Lucia mountain range and several miles inland from the Pacific Ocean on the Central Coast of California. The region is quickly becoming renowned for the excellent warm-climate Bourdeaux and Rhone grape varieties. The wines produced are intensely flavored, full-bodied reds and whites of exceptional character.

To round out our portfolio, we source small amounts of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay fruit from the cooler Santa Lucia Highlands, also located in Monterey County. All of our wines are made in an approachable style that is both respectful to the varietal and representative of the California South Coast terroir. As Monterey County natives, we are proud to showcase wines from this beautiful region! We look forward to sharing our family tradition with you and yours!

Your perfect stop for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With a variety of items to choose from such as breakfast burritos, salads, wraps, hot and cold sandwiches, pub style burgers and of course our beer and wine bar with 11 rotating taps of craft beers. 22322 El Camino Real, Santa Margarita, theporchcafe.com, (805) 438-3376

A showcase of Thomas Kinkade’s famous works both new and classic. Ask to see his lesser known pieces as well. Experience the many beautiful styles of Kinkade’s artwork. 500 Cypress St., Pismo Beach, (805) 773-9424

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For eleven years Maddie Mae’s Pet Pantry has been helping residents and visitors of the Central Coast provide their pets with top of the line pet supplies. Come see us at our beach location in Cambria or our wine country location in Templeton. 614 Main Street, Cambria, maddiemaespetpantry.com, (805) 924-1139