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Wine Tasting
805.226.2600 SANANTONIOWINERY.COM
2610 BUENA VISTA DRIVE PASO ROBLES, CA 93446
A T T H E M A D D A L E N A
F R O M O U R E S T A T E S
Wine & Dine
Wine Tastings
Scan to book & learn more
Open Daily 10am-6pm
Private Event Rooms
F O R Y O U R S P E C I A L O C C A S I O N
Family and legacy
Max and Luke Udsen continue
the family legacy and commitment
to sustainability and the environ-
ment. The SIP and CCOF certifica-
tions awarded to the distillery are
the result of careful and intentional
stewardship. Sustainability and
environmental programs include
solar, water treatment, and other
systems to offset consumption,
growing organic yeast for wine
production, composting and pro-
ducing fertilizer, and using electric
tractors.
“We are only temporary resi-
dents of the earth, so we must be
sustainably responsible for those
who come after us,” said our host,
Blake.
The distillery is situated on a
historic property with buildings
dating back to the early 1900s. Of
particular interest is the old barn,
which now functions as the distill-
ery. A tour might reveal some fun
details about the barn's structure,
orientation, and the vertical beams
supporting it. Over the years, due
to the barn's positioning and the
daily wind from the Templeton
Gap, the beams have become
slightly slanted — but don't worry,
they have been reinforced.
And if you visit the barrel room,
you'll see the old stable with the
original horse stalls still in place.
The original farmhouse, next to the
stable, is still maintained but is not
currently in use.
Bethel Rd Distillery is located at
1266 N Bethel Rd., Templeton. The
tasting room is open Friday-Sunday,
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Reservations are re-
quested for groups of 8 or more. For
reservations or more information
about spirits and wine, clubs, and
events, visit bethelrddistillery.com or
call (805) 434-0319.
—Don Sonderling
(Don Sonderling is a freelance
writer, covering California’s unique
cultural lifestyle of wine, food, and
activities, from Santa Barbara to Napa
Valley and beyond. He may be reached
at: donsonderling@gmail.com)