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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