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    Central Coast Wines

    In her new book, California’s Central Coast:  The Ultimate Winery Guide: From Santa Barbara to Paso Robles , Mira Advani Honeycutt features the largely undiscovered wine region that is gaining popularity for its wineries, down-to-earth communities and close proximity to Los Angeles.

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    By Evan Kleiman • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    In her new book, California’s Central Coast: The Ultimate Winery Guide: From Santa Barbara to Paso Robles, Mira Advani Honeycutt features the largely undiscovered wine region that is gaining popularity for its wineries, down-to-earth communities and close proximity to Los Angeles.

    Paso Robles Weekend Trip

    www.pasoroblesinn.com

    1103 Spring Street

    Paso Robles

    800-676-1713

    805-238-2660

    www.roberthallwinery.com

    3443 Mill Road

    Paso Robles

    805-239-1616

    Winery features Rhone blends and has a hospitality center with classes and summer concerts.

    www.eosvintage.com

    5625 Highway 46 East

    Paso Robles

    805-239-2562

    www.eberlewinery.com

    3810 Highway 46 East

    Paso Robles

    805-238-9607

    Winery owner, Gary Eberle, is known to cook Santa Maria-style barbecue in the parking lot.

    www.martinweyrich.com

    4230 Buena Vista Drive

    Paso Robles

    805-238-2881

    Winery features Italian vintages like Nebbiolo and has a picnic area.

    www.bianchiwine.com

    3380 Branch Road

    Paso Robles

    805-226-9922

    Winery has lovely architecture and a small, man-made lake. They specialize in Chardonnay and Zinfandels.

    farmers market with breads, meats and even a petting zoo every Saturday from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the park at Sixth & Crocker Streets, in Templeton.

    www.mcphees.com

    416 S. Main Street

    Templeton

    805-434-3204

    Santa Ynez Day Trip

    www.lafondwinery.com

    6855 Santa Rosa Road

    Buellton CA

    805-715-2819

    Winery features Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

    www.babcockwinery.com

    5175 East Highway 246

    Lompoc

    805-736-1455

    www.foleywines.com

    Rancho Santa Rosa

    6121 East Highway 246

    Lompoc

    805-737-6222

    This winery is one of the area’s newest.

    www.buttonwoodwinery.com

    1500 Alamo Pintado Road

    Solvang

    805-688-3032

    Fresh peaches are available in the summer.

    http://www.ballardinn.com/restaurant.html

    2436 Baseline Avenue

    Ballard

    805-688-7770

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      host 'Good Food'

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      Jennifer Ferro, President, KCRW, Los Angeles

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