Pamela Rivas - As a late blooming artist, Pamela Rivas only discovered her love and ability for artistic expression in the last 6 or 7 years. Inspired by her friend and mentor, Stephany Andrews, a Chinese brush painter, she took courses which helped her explore and develop her unique talent for self expression. She has developed an artistic style of her own for capturing and displaying her visual interpretations. Her ability to combine subtle shades of colors with impressionistic representation, makes her art distinctive and unique. Pamela specializes in silk painting from exotic scarves to delicate wall hangings.

Stephany “Long” Andrews - Stephany “Long” Andrews retired to the Central Coast after spending half of her life in the computer industry and half as a middle school teacher. Her work and studies took her out of the country for six years and travel is still one of her passions. She enjoys visiting third world countries and getting to know the people, culture, foods, and art of the area.  Since retiring, she has had time to pursue her art and she uses many of the ideas she gleaned from her travels in her paintings.  Her primary focus is Chinese Brush Painting or Silk Painting, although she continues to study other mediums.

In San Luis Obispo’s historic downtown Mission Plaza, SLO Wine Country will feature “grown here, made here with Perfect Pairings!” Early Entry VIP ticketholders will be able to sample reserve wines during the first hour beginning at 4:30 pm, with general admission ticketholders attending from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Tickets are $50 for VIP Early Entry and $40 for General Admission.  For ticket information, please see the SLO WINE website.

Talley Vineyards will be one of more than 30 wineries pulling out all the stops for Roll Out the Barrels passport holders. In addition to Roll Out the Barrels passport holders, Talley Vineyards is extending an invitation to our wine club members to join the fun at this exclusive event. Drop in to sample exceptional Talley Vineyards wines paired with delicious pulled pork sliders and enjoy the sounds of the Damon Castillo Band. Club members must RSVP for this event so contact alyssa@talleyvineyards.com or 805-489-0446, ext 32 if you plan to join us.  Please, only two attendees per club membership.  Please note that while this event is open to passport holders and wine club members only, our tasting room will be open for regular tastings.  If you are interested in purchasing a Roll Out the Barrels passport and visiting other wineries, please visit the SLO Wine Country website.

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Talley Vineyards invites our local friends to a special event at STAX Wine Bar in Morro Bay. Eric Johnson, Talley Vineyards winemaker, will be in attendance for a festive evening.  STAX Wine Bar will pour Talley Vineyards wines at the event and throughout the weekend.  As always, the STAX kitchen will have their delicious appetizers, paninis, desserts and more available for purchase.  There will also be live music by jazz saxophonist Javier Vergara adding to the evening's ambience.  For more information, please contact STAX Wine Bar at 805-772-5055.  We hope to see you there!

The Central Coast Wine Classic Foundation will be holding its 2013 Twenty-Ninth Annual Central Coast Wine Classic, from July 11th through 14th, in Avila Beach, Shell Beach and San Simeon on the Central Coast of California. From net proceeds from the Wine Classic, specific projects are funded for 501(c)3 non-profit corporations in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties whose missions are in the Healing, Performing or Studio Arts.

Join over 50 Chardonnay producers from around the world for an insightful weekend of education and exploration designed to enlighten wine consumers, industry professionals, and media on Chardonnay wine producing regions and wine making styles, and their effects on America’s favorite wine.

Now in its fourth year, The Chardonnay Symposium is the only event of its kind in the United States focusing on the golden grape.  Taste the world’s most celebrated Chardonnays alongside food piarings specifically designed to enhance the wine experience, with celebrity chef demonstrations and an educational panel session moderated by Wine Enthusiast’s Steve Heimoff.

Saturday August 3, marks the return of a favorite wine club member only event.  We invite you to join us from 12:00 to 2:30pm for Picnic in the Vineyard.  This relaxing afternoon will feature a delicious meal served family style among the vines of our estate vineyard. Enjoy a variety of Talley Vineyards wines paired with summer salads and specialties from the grill. The cost to attend is $60 per person and RSVP is required. Seating is limited and this is always a sold out event

Come celebrate the release of our 2011 pinot noirs with tastings and so much more!  More details to follow.

SIP more than 200 wines, INDULGE in culinary bites from over 30 local chefs, MEET winemakers, brew masters and artisans, TOUR the Central Coast Pavilion and LEARN from Sunset Magazine’s expert editors.  Join Talley Vineyards at Savor the Central Coast.