Roll Out the Barrels: June 21-24, 2012

Roll Out the Barrels: June 21-24

Experience the Edna Valley in four days! Sound crazy? Read on...

From June 21-24, the SLO Vintners Association will be celebrating the 22nd Annual Roll Out the Barrels Wine Celebration. The celebration kicks off Thursday with "Barrels in the Plaza," which takes place in the Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo at the same time as Farmer's Market (a SLO tradition).

On Friday night, enjoy some great winetime as you have dinner with local winemakers from the Edna Valley and South San Luis Obispo County. Listen to the men and women who harvest the grapes and combine their varietals into the unique wines that you enjoy.

And finally, on Saturday and Sunday, stick around to enjoy the premier event of the weekend--Passport to Wine Country. Taste fabulous wines and receive barrel samples as you pair these fabulous varietals with gourmet hors d'oeuvres. Entertainment will be provided throughout the event. This self-guided tasting tour of the Edna Valley wine region will afford you a full "taste" of the region.

Purchase tickets today at slowine.com! Wine snobs, connoisseurs, and enthusiasts cannot miss this incredible showcase of SLO county's most treasured natural resource.

And while you are cruising through Edna Valley, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas, located minutes from the the Edna Valley and less than 2 blocks from the beach. Pismo Beach is known for its Wine and Waves, and there is no better place to experience both than from the comfort of a spacious Valentina suite.

Call 805-773-1234 or visit ValentinaPismoBeach.com/reservations.html to reserve today!

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Taste of Pismo 2012 Has Arrived - April 20-22

Taste of Pismo 2012: April 20-22, 2012

What does Pismo taste like? If you have yet to discover our unique local flavors, now is your chance. Pismo's annual festival of gastronomical excellence has finally arrived. Taste of Pismo is a weekend-long showcase event dedicated to the many flavors of Pismo Beach. Enjoy all the great food and wine that Pismo and its surrounding Edna Valley has to offer!

The weekend begins Friday (April 20) at 5:30PM with “Farm to Street: Pismo Beach” - a glorious evening of global food & drink in California 's favorite beach town. This is a 3 hour event and is $60 per person.

The Premier Wine & Culinary Event showcasing top-rated local wines and delicious food pairings from our outstanding local restaurants in Pismo Beach begins at noon on Saturday on the cliffs of Dinosaur Caves Park overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean. Tickets for the event are $50 per person.

On Sunday, enjoy a pancake breakfast hosted by the Pismo Beach Firefighters Association and benefiting local charities. Tickets for this event are $8 for adults and $3 for kids 12 and under.

Tickets available at Pismo Beach Chamber Office, 581 Dolliver St. or purchase online at PismoChamber.com

And while you're in Pismo for the weekend, stay at Valentina Inn & Villas, Pismo's newest accommodations. Take advantage of our low winter rates as you enjoy this wonderful event. To reserve, visit ValentinaPismoBeach.com or call us at 805-773-1234!

New Laetitia Winery Shuttle Service Offered at Valentina



Here It Is . . . The Laetitia Winery Shuttle Service
NOW AT VALENTINA!


What if you could go wine tasting without even starting up your car? It may sound like a dream to some. But when one of the finest wineries in the Arroyo Grande Valley partners up with one of the best hotels in Pismo Beach, anything is possible.

Indeed, in our endless efforts to stay green, we have formed an alliance with Laetitia Winery in Arroyo Grande to provide all our guests a shuttle service to the vineyards at no cost.

Plus, with every stay at Valentina, guests now receive complimentary wine tasting for two (2) at the winery.

We believe in rewarding our customers for their exquisite choice of Valentina.

Those who have not yet had the privilege of trying Laetitia wine will be in for a treat. Laetitia Estate wines (produced from vines to the barrels in the Arroyo Grande Valley) "encapsulate the moments, sites, and people who pour their lives into ensuring the excellence of every sip." Their remarkable portfolio of Chardonnays, Pinots, and Syrahs are sure to enchant your tastebuds and tame your "wine snob" inclinations.

New in Pismo Beach: Sans Liege Wine Tasting Room



Winemaker Curt Schalchlin
Searching for a Syrah in the Great Beyond

 To the delight of Valentina guests, Price Street has turned a deeper shade of burgundy. Indeed, another tasting room has arrived in this Restaurant Row of Pismo Beach, only a block from Valentina Inn & Villas-- Sans Liege. Sans Liege sources its grapes from the finest wineries on the Central Coast, and then channels them into exemplary wines "made complete by the union of their disparate strengths."

As owner and winemaker Curt Schalchlin comments:

"When choosing vineyards to source fruit from, I favor character over notoriety. Each of these sites have a distinctive appeal that separates them from the rest, and very often my sources are locations passed over by other winemakers. In taking up my own journey, I've learned to not discount any field for its quirks and eccentricities, however, for in diversity lies the promise of uncommon opportunity. This is the heart of Sans Liege. The Central Coast is home to a wide variety of climates, soils and topographies, so I keep my boundaries wide open. Though these appellations are each highly-regarded for their production of Rhone varietals, I've found that fruit from my vineyard blocks speak foremost of their individual provenance, a very real story of place, rather than as textbook examples of Mediterranean France."

This beautiful new tasting room in the heart of Pismo Beach is bound to enchant your tastebuds and, under the expert guidance of Schalchlin, enlighten you with the wisdom of a master taster.

Explore the charm and character of Central Coast varietals at Sans Liege on your next stay at Valentina Inn & Villas! Sans Liege Wines is located at 870 Price Street in Pismo Beach.

Pismo Beach . . . Wine and Waves. It's what we do.

~SansLiege.com
~ValentinaPismoBeach.com

Celebrate the Wine and Waves of Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach and the Edna Valley
Wine and Waves

The weather is warming up. Trips, visits and vacations are being planned. The beach is calling. July is an exciting time along the Central Coast with lots of activities, diversions and adventures. Wine tasting is the perfect way to unwind and discover the beauty of the area and realize why we visit or choose to live here.
When you are out at the wineries, visiting with winemakers, the tasting room staffs and friends, you know that this is your time. No work, no to-do lists and plenty of time to relax. The job at hand is to visit a new winery or return to a favorite and maybe make a few discoveries along the way – and this year you will find some great bargains.

During the summer the Central Coast vineyards are brightly colored with green vines, ripening fruit and the anticipation of fine wines to come. Winemakers generally bottle their prior vintages in the Spring and early Summer. Visiting the wineries at this time of year can be rewarding as the vintners show their new releases and often give discounts on their excess inventory.

This year many wineries have cases stacked higher than usual and want to clear out their cellars for the new wine to come. Many have upwards of 20, 30 and even 50 percent discounts if you buy a case or more. There are some great buys out there that will surely not last, nor be repeated anytime soon.

So this is a perfect time to fill out your cellar, or your extra closet space, with some exceptional wines and feel great about the bargain prices you so smartly took advantage of.

If you plan to buy multiple cases, be sure to have a mix of wines with some that can age and others ready to drink. Many wineries will also let you mix and match wines to build a case though usually the discounts are not as steep. Make sure to taste everything you are planning to buy. Old wine can be wonderful, or it can be old and worn out.

You may want to take home an extra reserve of the “everyday wine” as well as find some special treats. Remember to negotiate your tasting fee if you are buying, especially if you are purchasing a case or more.

Enjoy the wine country this season and relieve the vintners of their 2007 and 2008 wines. These deals won’t last forever and a savvy purchase now will be enjoyed and appreciated for years to come.

-from "Wine Happenings Along the Central Coast"
By Barrie Cleveland

http://www.californiawineryadvisor.com/

Be sure to tour the Edna Valley wine region, right next to Pismo Beach, as you visit the Central Coast. The world-renowned Edna Valley wine region is sure to tickle your tastebuds with its unique varietals. Tour over 20 wineries and enjoy the scenic town of Edna.

And while you're tasting and stocking up your collection, be sure to stay at Valentina Inn & Villas, less than 2 blocks from the beach in beautiful Pismo Beach, CA. With countless amenities and magnificent ocean view balconies, it just doesn't get any better than this.

Reserve today at 805-773-1234 or online at valentinapismobeach.com/reserve.html.

~ValentinaPismoBeach.com