San Luis Obispo composer and winemaker Brook Munro creates album from sounds of harvest
This article explores how Brook Munro used his San Luis Obispo studio to produce an album that harmonizes the sounds of harvesting wine grapes in the Edna Valley. His album is call...
Niner Winery in Paso Robles offers garden-grown produce along with flavorful wine
In this article, Fiona Bond and her husband Jacob Burrell share how their partnership supports farm-fresh food at Niner Winery in Paso Robles.
Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest Returns to Paso Robles
Firestone Walker’s Invitational Beer Fest returns on June 1, and the brewery is launching a series of events including Pub Crawls on May 28-30 with a chance for participants to w...
San Luis Obispo County Ranch Owner Continues Family Legacy at Avenales Ranch
For over 140 years the Sinton family has run the Avenales and Canyon Ranches with the dedication of preserving and protecting the land, plants and animals that call it home. In thi...
The History of Dubost Winery’s Land in Paso Robles’ Adelaida District
This article examines the history of Paso Robles’ Adelaida District, which was once mined for mercury instead of being farmed for grapes. Writer Kasey Main hears from winery Owne...
Paso Robles Distillery Trail Celebrates 10 Years and 13 Stops
This article shares the history of the Paso Robles Distillery Trail and how it’s developed over the years to support the growth of the county’s spirits industry. Writer Jonatha...
Linnaea’s Café in San Luis Obispo Changes Ownership
This article shares the history and evolution of San Luis Obispo’s first café, Linnaea’s Café, which has recently undergone an ownership change. Writer Natalya Suttmiller exp...
Cruising and Chewing Through California
With their tendency to restrict and admonish, New Year’s resolutions are a sore subject for many. Instead of dry January or stair master purgatory, might we recommend a resolutio...
Finding My Own Sense of Place Through Wine
The living liquid in the bottle is a portkey to a farm and a community far away, an opportunity to share for a little while in the life of a people unknown. This feature proved esp...
Veteran-Owned Wineries in San Luis Obispo County
Several veterans in San Luis Obispo County found purpose in growing, harvesting and bottling grapes for wine. One winery owner and veteran reflects on his time in the service and w...
Dishwashers, Servers and Chefs Work to Make Memorable Holidays
Staff working behind the scenes make Thanksgiving and Christmas meals a festive and fuss-free experience for families in San Luis Obispo County and beyond. This article highlights ...
Success in the Restaurant Business Challenged by Pandemic, Inflation
Restaurants, bars and wineries in San Luis Obispo County – like most communities – have long faced hiring and retention challenges but as this article explains, customers may b...
Mini Forest, Big Environmental Impact
From Edna Valley to Paso Robles, wineries implement innovative farming practices in bid to protect Mother Earth.
Family First: Alta Colina
A family business uplifting its female winemaker and chef to provide a superior experience.
Amuse Bouche: Fall 2023
Starters to entertain the mouth and the mind.
Growing a Legacy: Pelletiere Estate
Passed down from mother to daughter, Pelletiere Estate is all about strong women in wine.
Tasting Spot: Roses are Red
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” wrote Shakespeare in his famed Romeo and Juliet. That sweetness is not only prevalent in the scent of a rose, but also in its c...
Sommelier Approved Summer Pairing: Tinned Fish and Rosé
It’s that time of year again: picnics, light refreshing meals, al fresco dining and of course, rosé. A lot of rosé.
Local Brews Shine at the 2023 Firestone Walker Invitational
The 2023 Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival (FWIBF) unfolded in fine fashion, with a stellar schedule, sold-out crowds, and perfect Paso Robles spring weather.
Regenerative Agriculture: Big Words, Simple Concepts
Mention of the term “regenerative agriculture” is often met with a blank stare. But the idea behind these unwieldy buzz words is very straightforward: it’s a method of farmin...
