Wine

SLO Wine Country seeks new executive director

–The San Luis Obispo Wine Country Association (SLO Wine) has announced its search for a new executive director heading into 2019. The new executive director Full Article

San Marcos Creek Winery seeks sucessor

–San Marcos Creek Vineyard and Winery is seeking a successor to take over the award-winning vineyard and wine tasting estate in Paso Robles. Several years Full Article

Garagiste festival wins ‘Best Wine Festival’ in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards

–The Garagiste Wine Festival has been named the US’ “Best Wine Festival” in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers Choice Awards. Launched in 2011 in Paso Full Article

New nonprofit mentors women in wine and spirits industry

–A new nonprofit, Dream Big Darling, is aiming to make a difference for aspiring professional women in the wine and spirits industry. Launched this week Full Article

Winemakers’ Cookoff results announced

–The results for the annual Paso Robles Rotary Winemakers’ Cookoff results were announced. They are as follows: Peoples’ Choice: 1. Diablo Paso 2. Rio Seco Full Article

‘Sip for Smiles’ raises money for Tolosa Children’s Dental Center

–Sip, snack and dance while supporting San Luis Obispo County’s non-profit pediatric dental center, Tolosa Children’s Dental Center. The event will be happening Sunday, June Full Article

Tablas Creek cofounder Robert Haas Dies at 90

–Paso Robles winemaking pioneer and Tablas Creek co-founder Robert Haas died March 18 at his home in Paso Robles. He was 90 years old. Read Full Article

Michael Gill Cellars wins Best of Varietal, Best of Class and Double Gold

-Promoted post- All of Gill Cellars’ wines have won gold medals –Michael Gill Cellars has announced a number of wine awards for 2017, including Best Full Article

Caine Thompson named president of Tooth and Nail Winery

-Promoted post- Veteran industry executive takes helm of Rabble Wine Company in Paso Robles Tooth & Nail Winery — operating under the parent banner of Full Article

Independent Grape Growers host Chili Cookoff

-Promoted post- –You won’t want to miss the third annual Chili Cookoff presented by the Independent Grape Growers of the Paso Robles Area (IGGPRA), June Full Article