Atascadero Wine Festival
Saturday, June 27th 4pm – 8pm, Atascadero Lake

Come by our booth at the Atascadero Wine Festival to taste and say hello to our winemaker Jac Jacobs. There will be wines to sample from over 70 San Luis Obispo county wineries. Admire the art in the park and experience Plein Air artists in action.  Free Shuttle service available from Sunken Gardens in Atascadero.

Tickets available at www.atascaderochamber.org <http://www.atascaderochamber.org>
Proceeds Benefit the Charles Paddock Zoo.

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Sylvester Winery Summer Sunset Concert
Featuring Cuesta Ridge Mountain Boys
Sunday, June 28, 3:30pm – 7:00pm

Come relax in our lush wine park while listening to BLUE GRASS. Cuesta Ridge Mountain Boys is a five-piece, bluegrass-injected conglomerate has been together for over two years, but their experience in the local music scene is broad. The band’s upbeat nature attracts movers and shakers while their sophistication corrals musicologists and aficionados.

Blankets & chairs are welcome, coolers are not allowed. Food and wine are available for purchase, discounted for the FLOCK. The FLOCK will also have access to the special VIP Club Car on the back of our 1947 Pullman Train Cars. Proceeds from the Summer Sunset Series will go towards the restoration of our Pullman Train.

Tickets $15 Pre-Sale, $20 at the Door or $10 for the FLOCK.  For tickets or more information please visit www.sylvesterwinery.com.

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Central Coast Wine Classic
July 9th – 12th
Dolphin Bay Resort, Avila Beach, CA

The 25th Annual Central Coast Wine Classic will include a multitude of events including wine symposiums, cooking demonstrations, barrel tasting, rare and reserve tasting, and silent auctions just to mention a few. Sylvester Winery will be pouring at the Reserve Tasting on Sunday July 12 at the Dolphin Bay Resort. This amazing four day event benefits a number of San Luis Obispo County organizations.

For event and ticket information please go to www.centralcoastwineclassic.org http://www.centralcoastwineclassic.org.

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Sylvester Winery Summer Sunset Concert
Featuring Dan Curcio & Friends
Saturday, July 11th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Come relax in our lush wine park while listening to ROCK/BLUES/JAZZ.  Dan Curcio & Friends’ sound is best defined as groove rock with an eclectic mix of instruments such as; harmonica, mandolin, slide guitar and upright bass. They offer a positive, high-energy show that appeals to many different musical tastes and backgrounds.

Blankets & chairs are welcome, coolers are not allowed. Food and wine are available for purchase, discounted for the FLOCK. The FLOCK will also have access to the special VIP Club Car on the back of our 1947 Pullman Train Cars. Proceeds from the Summer Sunset Series will go towards the restoration of our Pullman Train.

Tickets $15 Pre-Sale, $20 at the Door or $10 for the FLOCK. For tickets or more information please visit www.sylvesterwinery.com.

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California Wine Festival
July 16th – 18th, Hermosillo Rd., Montecito, CA 93108

Wine, food, music, sea and sun. These elements create a unique wine tasting experience at every
California Wine Festival. A sunny seaside setting, hundreds of California’s best red and white wines,
live blues music complemented by dozens of top chefs and specialty food purveyors serving gourmet
appetizers, fresh cut fruits, grilled meats, artisan breads and cheeses and much more. Experience
California’s most popular wine festival. This event benefits the Food Bank of Santa Barbara

For ticket information go to www.californaiwinefestival.com <http://www.californaiwinefestival.com> .

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Sylvester Winery Summer Sunset Concert
Featuring Resination
Saturday, July 18th, 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Come relax in our lush wine park while listening to REGGAE.  Resination is a nine piece Roots, Rock, Reggae machine that is taking the reggae community by storm. Emitting eclectic sounds of jazz, soul, reggae, funk, and blues, it is no wonder why Resination makes any crowd demographic stop and dance in their spot.

Blankets & chairs are welcome, coolers are not allowed. Food and wine are available for purchase, discounted for the FLOCK. The FLOCK will also have access to the special VIP Club Car on the back of our 1947 Pullman Train Cars. Proceeds from the Summer Sunset Series will go towards the restoration of our Pullman Train.

Tickets $15 Pre-Sale, $20 at the Door or $10 for the FLOCK.  For tickets or more information please visit www.sylvesterwinery.com.

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A Taste of Camarillo
Sunday, July 26th 1pm – 4pm
Camarillo Ranch House, 201 Camarillo Ranch Rd., Camarillo, CA

The Taste of Camarillo will feature gourmet food from more than 50 local restaurants and over 100 varieties of wine. The afternoons festivities will include an silent auction, live entertainment, and vendors. This event benefits a number of Ventura County charities.

Tickets for A Taste of Camarillo are $65 in advance and $75 at the door if available at www.meadowlarkserviceleague.com <http://www.meadowlarkserviceleague.com>

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Friday August 7, 2009, 7:30pm

Peg legs, eye patches, parrots and rum: All our images of what a pirate is stem from Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. His timeless tale of a young man's adventure hunting pirate treasure has had countless retellings since its first publication in 1883. Our 2008 adaptation by Phil Wilmott has kept the heart of the tale, while updating the cast of characters to include not only sea dogs but sea wenches as well! Audiences of all ages will enjoy this hilarious and rollicking rendition. Complete with opportunities for audience involvement! Wine provided by Sylvester Winery

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Sylvester Winery Summer Sunset Concert
Featuring The Tipsy Gypsies
Saturday, August 8, 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Come relax in our lush wine park while listening to JAZZ. The Tipsy Gypsies are a Gypsy Jazz Quartet. The easily accessible, old timey sonic texture they have created is spiced up with some edgy lyrics and modern influences, giving them a style that is both classic and unique all at once. 

Blankets & chairs are welcome, coolers are not allowed. Food and wine are available for purchase, discounted for the FLOCK. The FLOCK will also have access to the special VIP Club Car on the back of our 1947 Pullman Train Cars. Proceeds from the Summer Sunset Series will go towards the restoration of our Pullman Train.

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The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival at River Oaks
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Saturday August 15, 2009, 7:30pm

The Central Coast Shakespeare Festival & Sylvester Winery invite you to enjoy one of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays – A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Join the mischievous Puck in a moonlit night of havoc and hilarity. A wonderful show to enjoy with your whole family, and a great introduction to Shakespeare for those who have never had the pleasure of seeing his work on stage. Wine provided by Sylvester Winery

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Sylvester Winery Summer Sunset Concert
Featuring Calinambe, Faultline, Zongo All Stars
& A Special Surprise Headliner
Saturday, September 5th, 3:00pm – 9:00pm

Come relax in our lush wine park while listening to World Music.

Calinambe serves up an entrancing mix of original music that truly exemplifies the essence of the term "World Fusion". The flavors of Africa, South America, the Middle East, the Caribbean, India and more are all part of the mix.

Faultine, whose musical roots include school marching band, classical piano, choral groups, and lots of rock and roll.

Zongo All Stars deliver a high energy dance music blend they like to call "CaliCubano". Their infectious style will leave you wanting more.

Blankets & chairs are welcome, coolers are not allowed. Food and wine are available for purchase, discounted for the FLOCK. The FLOCK will also have access to the special VIP Club Car on the back of our 1947 Pullman Train Cars. Proceeds from the Summer Sunset Series will go towards the restoration of our Pullman Train.

Tickets $15 Pre-Sale, $20 at the Door or $10 for the FLOCK. For tickets or more information please visit www.sylvesterwinery.com.

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First Annual Cigar Conference West
September 19, 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
River Oaks Pavilion
Cig Con West 2009 will be a top-flight cigar conference/festival that will take place on the beautiful Central Coast of California. During the festival, you will be treated to free cigars and accessories, cigar rolling demonstrations, seminars, live entertainment, great food, libations, and much more! Zina from Sylvester Winery will be hosting a special Cheese & Cigar pairing seminar. Sylvester will also have a wine booth during the main event.

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Paso Robles Harvest Festival
October 16 - 18, 2009
Our Sylvester label wines will be on sale for an unbeatable price.

Friday October 16, 2009 - 11am - 5pm
Join us in the Tasting Room for gourmet pairing and lots of yummy goodies to taste.

Saturday October 17, 2009
11am - 5pm
Experience our new vintages straight out of the barrel.  Gourmet cheese pairing with our reserve wines is a must try.  Our Sylvester label wines will be on sale for an unbeatable price. Our Famous Saganaki fondue will be available while supplies last. Tommy Bahama sample sale & jewelry by local artist Anita Marie.
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Join the FLOCK for our traditional & celebrated fine food dinner buffet. More details coming soon.

Sunday October 18, 2009
Gourmet cheese pairing with our Reserve wines. Barrel Tasting and our famous Saganaki Fondue. Tommy Bahama sample sale & jewelry by local artist Anita Marie.

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Wine Club Pick-up Party
Saturday November 7, 2009
Come meet your fellow club members while you pick up your shipments. Stay for barrel tasting, gourmet appetizers, music & fun. If you are not normally a pick-up person, but would like to pick this shipment up, you must call us before your card is charged. All Cheese Society pick-up packages must be picked up by this date, or they will be shipped out on Monday November 9th.

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Along with 10 other wineries, we are now part of The Wineries Of Highway 46 East, a consortium of wineries located on the East side of highway 101 in Paso Robles, CA. Please check out its website at www.pasorobleswinerieseast.com for more details and a list of upcoming wine-related events.

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See Sylvester Vineyards and Winery featured in Touring & Tasting Magazine!

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‘Golden Grape’ win for Sylvester Vineyards

Sylvester Vineyards and Winery in Paso Robles has taken the “best cheese and wine pairing” award as part of the first Golden Grape Awards, announced earlier this month.

“All things gourmet are the passion here,” according to Stephanie Varlotta of the California Wine Club, which sponsored the awards. “The tasting room always offers samples of various gourmet cheeses and chocolates.”

The California Wine Club also gave 10 other awards to wineries from Napa and Sonoma counties to Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara, as far as south as Temecula, and up in Gold Rush country in El Dorado County.

— Bob Cuddy