Monday, May 13, 2013

CENTRAL COAST WINE CLASSIC DETAILS ANNOUNCED ©


            Save the dates for a wine weekend at the beaches, July 11-14. In addition to being one of the longest running (29 years) wine fests it boasts the longest title of any wine appreciation function of which I am aware. The San Simeon, Shell Beach & Avila Beach California Central Coast Wine Classic  (or SSSBABCCCWC, for which I offer no acronym) will be taking place from Hearst Castle on the north (opening night dinner Thursday) to inland areas of Edna and Arroyo Grande Valleys (for the Cycling Classic) on Friday. A pre-release barrel tasting, also on Thursday afternoon, will take place at Avila Beach Lighthouse Suites. The San Simeon dining option on the 11th includes six courses prepared by a half-dozen guest chefs from the Central Coast as well as Yosemite's Ahwahnee Hotel.  

The Avila Beach Golf Resort is the central location for many of the tastings and symposium offerings. Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa will be the site of a winemakers dinner, featuring Justin Vineyards' wines on Friday evening. Also on Friday, an outdoor VIP dinner dance, hosted by Napa and Central Coast vintners will be the main draw at Avila Beach Resort. On line information and a full listing of events (www.centralcoastwineclassic.org) is available and advance registration and information is available from Archie McLaren at 805-544-1285 or by email to archie@slonet.org.

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