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The WeddingWire Bride's Choice Awards ™ recognizes the top local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism. Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the organization, the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ are awarded solely based on the reviews from over 1.2 million newlyweds. Awards are

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On the evening of Friday March 16th, join us for and evening of Zin, Zydeco and a "Zeafood" boil. Library Zinfandel vintages will be paired with food from the "Zea" while the Crustacea Jazz Band (new orleans style) serenades you in our intimate barrel room. Boil includes crawfish, artichokes, corn on-the-cob, crusty bread for dunking and something sweet to finish. Wine welcome begins at 6

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Check out our plug on James' blog. It is sure a nice way to wrap up 2011.http://www.jamesthewineguy.com/

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Holiday Gift Packs return for the 2011 holiday season! The RED gift pack includes a bottle of the 2009 Quixotic (Zinfandel) and a bottle of the 2008 Zephyr (Syrah, Zinfandel & Viognier). $50 and FREE shipping anywhere (within legal limits, of course)! The MIXED gift pack includes a bottle of the 2008 Zephyr (Syrah, Zinfandel & Viognier) and a bottle of the 2010 Zc White (Grenache Blanc blend).

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Harvest is underway, kinda…It is mid-October as I write this quarter’s newsletter, and I’m wondering if it is all going to happen. Usually the column for this newsletter is one of the hardest to get done. It is due to the fact that I am juggling ten things at once, trucking to and from, arranging picks, sampling, processing, pressschedules, rehydrating barrels, barrel downs, tank roulette,

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The Harvest Festival is upon us! This is your chance to gorge yourselves with local food and wine. Be sure to work us into your weekend with RIBS served at the winery on Saturday, October 22nd from 11-4 or until food is gone. Grilled vegetable sandos will also be available for your herbivores out there. Dine in or take them to go as a late night snack. Just $10/pp for food and wine and FREE for

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**Indulge Zenaida Cellars** 6-9PM Thursday, Sept 1st! Level 4 Restaurant & Lounge will be featuring 3 favorite Zenaida picks along with a special food pairing created by Chef Alex Martin. Meet Jason and enjoy!

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Another One Bites The Dust...I love summer, I wish I could just find a few days more sometimes. There seems to be fewer days in summer than I remember as a kid. Happy care free days riding my bike, swimming, sleeping out in the backyard under the stars hoping dad remembered to shut off the sprinklers, ignoring cute girls because I was terrified. Man that was cool! I still do all that same stuff

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Thought your Summer fun was over? Keep it going by heading out to the winery while the sun sets and the breeze mellows and engage in a sensory experience inspired by the four elements. Rock-and-roll with the boys of local band The Ragged Jubilee while you are taken through a distinct culinary tour of the elements. Two Cooks Catering will be on site and in charge of making sure Earth, Water,

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“Barrel to Barrel” Tasting Friday, June 3rd, 5:00-8:00pmThe Cliffs Resort, Pismo BeachPrice: use promo code “wineclub” to pay only $30 for tickets! This classic surf and wine event celebrates the best of San Luis Obispo County. Combining the fun, laid back atmosphere of our wine country and unique surf culture, enjoy four days of unforgettable events evoking the magic of wine and waves. These

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Smoked, completely fried, toasted, burnt, and sometimes nuked. Are these the words that describe my teenage years? No. These are words that describe frost damage believe it or not. I have always wondered why we choose words with the exact opposite meaning of what we really mean. Words like: sick, wicked, bad, killer, real nice. You would think that if someone was describing a cold weather

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Friday, May 20, 2011 from 6-9P.M.:"Restaurant-Style Dinner Seating"White tablecloth meets winery ambiance with the Zenaida Cellars staff at your service! Call in to reserve your table like you would for a restaurant, and allow us to dazzle you with a selection of savory and sweet dishes and wines by the glass/bottle as you enjoy live music by Sparrows Gate. Choose from tables in the vines, on

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This year there's a new venue for the Earth Day Food & Wine Festival. It is exciting to announce that the event will take place at Pomar Junction Winery on Saturday, April 16, 2011. Sample the bounty that this great county has to offer in food and wine. This event focuses on local farmers, restaurants and wine producers. Come hungry! For more information about the event visit:

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Break away from the hustle of the Zinfandel Festival and restore your inner calm at our Fourth Annual ZEN-fest. Relax in our barrel room and revisit library offerings of Zinfandel and our Zephyr blend dating back to 2002 and released again for one weekend only. On Saturday, pair each vintage with Asian inspired bites prepared "to order" by Trumpet Vine Catering until 4 p.m. Food and tasting $10/

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We hope you enjoy reading about the 2007 Zephyr. This vintage will be released and available for pick-up at the Zinfandel festival March, 18th-21st.

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Where: Vina Robles Winery & Event CenterWhen: Sunday, February 20th, 2011Who: Zenaida Cellars among other great Rhone producing wineries at one locationWhat: Seminar and Luncheon 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM;Grand Tasting and Silent Auction 1:30PM to 3:30Why: Becuase this is a fabulous, educational local event!More Information

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Here we are starting fresh on another year in the vineyard, wines from our recent harvest, the harvest that just wouldn’t die, are finally done and the resulting fermentations that lingered into the New Year are finally done (kinda). I vaguely remember saying at one time that there has never been a quote, normal year. We have been farming and making wine for 23 years in Paso Robles and I don’t

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Capitalize on your favorites from the most recent wine club shipment. A 25% discount will apply toward your order of 4-11 bottles and 30% discount will apply toward your order of a case or more of the following wines: 2008 Zinfandel, 2008 Zephyr, 2007 Syrah and 2009 Zc White. Mix-and-match from the November shipment and save. The wines available at your escalated discount are marked with a red

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Are you planning a wedding? Plan your wedding in one day with the wonderful resources available at the Central Coast Wedding Professionals annual bridal faire. The event will take place in San Luis Obispo at the Embassy Suites Hotel from 11:00 am -4:00 pm on Sunday, January 30th. There are will be great perks if you register online. More details here. See you there!

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Choose from our all red gift pack which includes a bottle of the 2006 Syrah and a bottle of the 2008 Wanderlust (Grenache, Syrah & Mourvedre). Or, mix it up and receive one bottle of the 2009 Force de Fleurs (Roussanne, Marsanne & Viognier) and a bottle of the 2008 Wanderlust. Shipping is FREE to all permissible shipping states. Cellar Club members, take an additional 20% off!!! That's up to a

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watch video Here's a new video featuring yours truly.....singing? Nope, just hard at work picking some grapes. Enjoy...oh I'm a lumber jack and I don't...anyone?

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Mix in some Zenaida Cellars over the Harvest Festival weekend. On Saturday, October 16th our annual "Eat Like a Winemaker" event returns. This year we are pairing burgers, artfully prepared by renowned chef Maegen Loring, with our Fall releases. Red wine and red meat has always been a great match. Adding a homemade bun and cheese can only strengthen this already amazing pairing. A vegetarian

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Pumpover time. During fermentation we perform a de le stage which is a type of pumpover. It is a very gentle procedure done to aerate the juice/wine. Listen to Kevin explain it in detail....  watch video 

EOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15576784053028531708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-73729582780786157222010-10-06T09:52:00.000-07:002010-10-12T11:32:03.314-07:00

 watch video  Harvest is underway. In this video we are processing Syrah. First you can see Tyler sorting out leaves and other MOG (material other than grapes). Then the fruit drops into the de-stemmer where it is....um, de-stemmed, then sorted again by Kevin for any wayward stems. I am videographing and driving the lift.  watch this video

EOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15576784053028531708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-60110809146471529442010-08-20T11:29:00.000-07:002010-08-20T11:42:35.371-07:00

Thank you to all of you who attended our 6th annual pick-up celebration. We had a blast with all of you and want to remind you how much your membership is appreciated by all of us. We hope your pictures from the vintage photo booth captured great memories and that you will never forget Tyler's performance as the bearded lady. That was truly a once-in-a-lifetime exhibit (we hope). Stay tuned for

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Need an excuse to travel to the city? Join us for this years California Family Winemaker's San Francisco Tasting August 22nd and 23rd. Early bird tickets are available until August 1st so plan ahead and save! We have been proud members of Family Winemaker's of California since 2000 and will look forward to seeing you there. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-8202525593698615002010-07-01T15:55:00.000-07:002010-07-07T10:44:11.966-07:00

Step right up and join us for our 6th Annual Wine Club Appreciation/Pick-up celebration.Gypsies, Nomads, Wayfarers, and Vagabonds Alike. Come one, come all.Let's call it what it is around here; we're a circus, a carnival and it's time to embrace it. Even though Tyler refuses to be the bearded lady for the evening, we will be hosting a proper carnival at Zenaida. The Tipsy Gypsies will be

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Spring bride testimonial: "Although we live in Santa Monica, which is a beautiful wedding location, we knew we wanted a mini-destination wedding so we could soak up an entire weekend with our guests. It only took one visit for us to know that Zenaida Cellars, a family-owned winery in Paso Robles, would be a spectacular site for a wedding. I can’t say enough wonderful things about Jessica and

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Need to do some grocery shopping? Plan your shopping trip at the Paso Robles Albertsons on Friday, June 18th between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. and work in a little wine tasting. Meet Zenaida Cellar's Cellarmaster Tyler Russell at the new tasting bar inside Albertsons. The wines will be available at the store as well so you may find something to take home and enjoy over the weekend. How about that for

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-38595236151856634962010-04-21T16:30:00.000-07:002010-04-21T16:45:39.555-07:00

Come experience the delicious, Napoli-style pizza of Skipping Stone Productions. Ciro Pasciuto, a native of Italy, will be manning his oak-burning pizza oven and turning out the best pies the central coast has to offer. Along with the pizza, we will be debuting three stunning new white wines. We had fun working with some new varietals this past year and we are excited to share the results. Of

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This time of year is all about the bottle. Getting wine into it basically. I have been obsessing over blends and blending, tasting, re-blending, re-tasting, re-obsessing and then finally, actually pulling barrels and putting to plan what was scribbled on paper.(scribbles are part of my mad scientist method) I am asked frequently how the blending process works, more often it’s ; what do I know

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Tips for Brides - Jessica Stapp from CCWP on Vimeo.

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Zenaida Cellars has been selected as a recipient for the 2010 brides choice award for Paso Robles venues!!! The brides choice award recognizes the top 5% of the industry vendors as determined by an extensive survey taken by over 500,000 newlyweds. Thank you to all who voted for Zenaida Cellars. View our reviews on WeddingWire.com.

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It's time for another wine club shipment, and it is a good one! This shipment has some of the classics in it, as well as some of the new favorites. For those who receive a "mixed" allocation, you will be getting a bottle of 2008 Zc White, 2007 Wanderlust, 2006 Syrah, and the 2006 Fire Sign. For the "Reds Only" folks replace that bottle of 2008 Zc White for a 2006 Hell Block Syrah. Don't fret "

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Greetings Zenaida patrons. We would like to remind you Cellar Club members that the wines sent to you in your last Cellar Club shipment are available for re-order at up to 30% off!!! The wines subject to the additional 5% or 10% discount (depending on quantity ordered) are highlighted with a red "z" on the online order form. Re-order You will have until February 4th to exercise your re-order

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Let us order your tickets for you at a $10 discount and a no processing fees!!! You must order by February 28th at 12:00 p.m. It's all about Zinfandel March 19, 20 and 21 as Paso Robles wineries showcase their own version of this vibrant rebel varietal. Come celebrate with us!!! Grand tasting happens at the Paso Robles event center from 5:30-9:30 where you may sample 50 Zinfandel producers all

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-80803260853523864142010-01-13T16:21:00.000-08:002010-01-13T16:24:39.548-08:00

I recently went through the wines we have in barrel from 2009, and I was pleased. Sometimes during the busy grind of harvest it is hard to stop and smell the roses so to speak. I am focused on fruit and making calls on the pick. I get a pretty good indication of quality during fermentation, but it is not the time to really assess more than basic color and fruit development. The real symphony

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Your holiday gift giving dilemma-SOLVED! We are offering a 2-bottle gift pack to include the 2006 Fire Sign and 2006 Zinfandel. Your price is only $50 and we are extending FREE shipping to all of our shipping states. Wine club members save 20% off of this already great value. That's only $40!!! You may also pick up your gift packs in their sleek black boxes in the tasting room through December.

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Here is something that you may not know about your friends at Zenaida Cellars. We absolutely love cookies. I know what your thinking, who doesn't? Everybody loves cookies! But, here at ZC it's a bit extreme, there are pretty much always home-made cookies or other baked goods in the back. There have been days that I have had snikerdoodles and Zucchini bread for lunch. What can I say, life is good

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Do you feel shy when it comes to your wine knowledge? It is an overwhelming, detailed process that can be intimidating. The Zc Crew would like to offer up our cumulative knowledge. Simply e-mail your questions large or small to our educated staff at info@zenaidacellars.com and we will provide the best possible response. Wine is a unique mix of biology, chemistry, art, earth and individuals.

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Need a getaway? For the entire month of December, your stay in the Winemaker's Loft or Cellarmaster's Suite may be traded out with wine purchased during your visit. Buy wine and earn equal credit toward your reservation. How's that for a holiday bonus? Members- use your free night certificate and purchase wine to cover night two. Check availability and book here.Two night minimum stay required.

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-34195506172358485202009-11-24T12:14:00.000-08:002009-11-24T12:42:47.555-08:00

Your holiday gift giving dilemma-SOLVED! We are offering a 2-bottle gift pack to include the 2006 Fire Sign and 2006 Zinfandel. Your price is only $50 and we are extending FREE shipping to all of our shipping states. Wine club members save 20% off of this already great value. That's only $40!!! You may also pick up your gift packs in their sleek black boxes in the tasting room through

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-71824174546098081732009-10-22T15:23:00.001-07:002009-12-03T14:56:04.512-08:00

Join us again this year in San Diego for the 6th annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival. 170 wineries, breweries and spirit purveyors. 70 of San Diego's top restaurants, celebrity chefs, and the big bottle auction. For a detailed schedule and tickets visit http://www.worldofwineevents.com/ or call 619-342-7337 for more information. Be sure to come by Zenaida Cellars station and try the new

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Enjoy your choice of one of the following complimentary services when you book your wedding celebration with Zenaida Cellars and Trumpet Vine Catering by November 1, 2009."I Do" Food: Healthy fare delivered to your room the morning of your wedding to be shared with your wedding party and family.Late Night Snack: Keep the celebration going with small bite snacks delivered to the Loft following

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-54926320270512363142009-10-10T12:41:00.000-07:002009-10-10T12:53:11.358-07:00

This is a great recipe for Halloween entertaining and a smart use of one of those opened bottles of wine that has been sitting on your counter for a few days. Don't pour it out; make these!!!8 small McIntosh apples, stemmed, washed well, and dried1 1/2 cups red wine2 cups sugar1/2 cup water6 tablespoons heavy creamEquipment: 8 wooden ice-pop sticks; a candy thermometerInsert a wooden stick

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-53467840714579499632009-10-10T11:45:00.000-07:002009-10-10T11:48:44.829-07:00

Be sure to stop by Zenaida Cellars for our 2nd annual "Eat Like A Winemaker" afternoon. This year's will include fresh fare from the sea provided by local seafood hot-spot, Pier 46. The gastronomic goodness will feature clams, steamed in our own ZC White, a spicy cioppino, and delectable mini shrimp po'boys. Enjoy new releases and old favorites that will pair beautifully with the fare as you tour

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-73182069666543432842009-09-29T13:18:00.000-07:002009-09-29T13:23:46.219-07:00

Zenaida Cellars among many other Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo County wineries and restaurants will be showcasing their best. Tickets still available. Don't miss it.What: 28th Annual Morro Bay Harbor FestivalWhere: On the waterfront ~ Embarcadero & Beach StreetDates: October 3rd & 4th, 2009Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Policies: No pets, skateboards, roller blades/skates.Admission: $8 Adults; Ages

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-60268870350991879572009-09-18T14:08:00.000-07:002009-09-18T14:15:39.074-07:00

Allyson Magda, of Allyson Magda Photography, shot this beautiful wedding at the winery this summer and it was featured on Style Me Pretty.Click over to see all of the awesome shots!Photos courtesy Allyson Magda Photography and Style Me Pretty

JOnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-22626119680554369392009-09-03T14:44:00.000-07:002009-09-08T11:27:38.336-07:00

Hassenfeffer Incorporated. Bottling day at Zenaida Cellars! A nice way to kick off, harvest??? Yes, well. Bottling. It needs to be done so we have wine for all of our lovely visitors to the winery and our clients. I love the bottling trucks. It is amazing to me that they can fit all of that equipment neatly into in the trailor and travel around bottling up everyone's wine. It always

JOnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-10807182782408795102009-08-31T12:58:00.000-07:002009-09-01T15:02:29.152-07:00

Thank you to all who came out to the Pick-Up "Round-Up" last Saturday. We had all Zenaida Cellars crew on board for the event and hope you got around to meeting Winemaker Eric Ogorsolka and tasting his new "Wanderlust" blend. The few raindrops that we had (very weird for August) made for a gorgeous bright pink sunset and how about those bottomless tacos al pastor?! We do believe it was a fun

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Congratulations to all of our 2009 new brides and grooms. Our experience with each of you has given us great pleasure and we hope that Zenaida Cellars will always hold a special place in your hearts and bring back great memories. This year, we could not have lucked out more with brilliant weather and the coming together of very talented wedding professionals.

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Grab your ol' boots or get ready to break in a new pair! This year's round-up will be held on the pad in front of "Big Red"... our new barn. This year will include some country twang from Red Eye Junction http://redeyejunction.bandcamp.com/, tacos al pastor from Los Robles Café, a rugged new Rhone (2007 Wanderlust), and a witty little white (2008 ZC White). And, of course, some dancin' and

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Inviting all Santa Cruz residents and vacationers: Winemaker Eric Ogorsolka is coming to your neighborhood. CAVA wine bar sits just one block in from the beach in Capitola, CA and offers the perfect spot to wind down on a summer evening. Come in on Tuesday, July 7th anytime between 7p.m. and 9p.m. With just the change in your pocket ($10), you will be served the Zenaida Cellars "line up" and get

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-51740303899898667832009-06-30T12:18:00.000-07:002009-06-30T12:24:02.052-07:00

Eric Ogorsolka Winemaker/Owner of Zenaida Cellars featured in Wine Country Gourmet online. See right hand side of this article on San Luis Obispo county wineries and winemakers.http://www.winecountrygourmet.net/

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Father's Day Sunday!!! We invite all dads in for a special tasting and an additional 10% off any wine purchase. Our staff at Zenaida Cellars would like to help make your Father's day special and memorable. Bring the whole family!!!

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-31145585824153300522009-06-10T15:02:00.001-07:002009-06-16T19:24:48.096-07:00

We are offering a great discount on our 2005 Fire Sign!!!$10 off bottle price = $27/bottle$144 off case price = $300/case * $25/bottleIf you like flavors of toasted oak, lush tannins, bright fruit and hints of anise then you will love the 2005 Fire Sign. Purchase your favorite wine today and save $. This offer will only be available until this vintage of Fire Sign is gone. (805) 227-0382 or info@

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-48467322114959969132009-06-03T09:55:00.000-07:002009-06-03T10:03:28.746-07:00

Eric Ogorsolka of Zenaida Cellars will be the featured winemaker at Hoppe's Restaurant in Cayucos this Thursday evening, June 4th at 6:00 p.m. The $15 charge at the front door will be well worth it once again. Please do not miss out on this opportunity!As always we will have wonderful food made fresh, and welcoming smiles starting at the door. We look forward to seeing some familiar faces and new

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-22626047617522310992009-04-30T21:41:00.000-07:002009-04-30T21:47:23.377-07:00

We are off and running on another vintage on two fronts. 2009 vintage has started to peek out as the vineyard begins to wake up after a short winter’s nap. Bud break is the official term and our “Hell Block” is always first to emerge, just in time for a cold front to drop in on us. Last night was a balmy 28.0 F and the night before slightly cooler at 27.5 F. I have been running frost control

EOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15576784053028531708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-7908959583970632009-04-22T14:37:00.000-07:002009-04-29T14:30:22.844-07:00

Zenaida Cellars Movie Night! We are turning the barrel room into a movie theater for the night to feature the 1946 Alfred Hitchcock Classic, Notorious. Romance, suspense and a secret wine cellar, while sipping Zenaida Cellars wine IN A WINE CELLAR! What more could you ask for? Movie Tickets will be $10 per person, no charge for Zc club members. Various gourmet popcorn will be offered as well a

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-10547226412679106662009-03-03T10:42:00.000-08:002009-03-03T11:22:52.786-08:00

If you have been following the last couple of posts, I have been busy painting and building. First we started with a tasting room make-over, and now finishing up with our new barn-"Big Red". We decided to triple the square footage of the crush pad to give us some room for the new sorting tables, and some added room for barrel work. The barn will be utilized as overflow during harvest, and I have

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Operation Tasting Room has pretty much been completed. We have a few details yet to finish, but the before and after pictures are ready for unveiling! BEFORE this what the tasting room looked like:AFTER our revamping project the tasting room now looks like this: Hi Jessica and Carloine!We are so happy with the results of our revamping project. We just worked with what we had so we did not have

JOnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-43399543500697662962009-01-19T15:15:00.000-08:002009-01-21T21:41:04.076-08:00

Project Winery. Somehow I always find myself painting repairing and building this time of year. It makes sense I guess, the vineyard is dormant, and not quite ready to prune. Cover crops are in, and the wines are safely put to bed.The last couple of weeks we have been giving our tasting room a little facelift. We have updated with a sophisticated new color palate, in an effort to match our

EOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15576784053028531708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-74308000726834489012008-12-23T14:06:00.000-08:002008-12-23T14:12:10.900-08:00

We want to thank you! We recognize that many of you have shared your wine shipments with friends and family over the years. Many of those friends and family are now wine club members themselves. So, to give back and express our appreciation, this time we would like to extend to you an even greater reward for your generosity.*Refer a friend or family member to join the Zc Wine Club over the

EOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15576784053028531708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-10998202873005589272008-12-19T15:28:00.000-08:002008-12-19T17:02:59.458-08:00

Two great places to sleep, the Cellarmaster's Suite and Winemaker's Loft, now offered at lower rates for January 2009. This special applies only to the month of January for the dates that remain available. Haven't used your free night yet? Use it in January and begin the new year in a "zen" state-of-mind. Check availability and room details under the "sleep" section of our web site. This offer

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-62403551196947954652008-12-17T15:01:00.000-08:002008-12-17T15:52:22.768-08:00

Here are some recent quotes from our Loft guest book."Wow!! Celebrating our 23rd wedding anniversary couldn't have happened at a better place. 'The Loft'!! The view of the vineyards in the morning and sunset is magical. Our walks in the vineyard and the nibbling on grapes from the vines is something you don't get to do everyday. Our tour with Tyler (Cellar Master) was very candid. We enjoyed his

JOnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-21417092336117611282008-12-04T12:30:00.000-08:002008-12-17T15:54:34.041-08:00

Greetings from the cellar! Well harvest has come to an end and things are back to "normal". As nice as that sounds going from 12-15 hours a day (with more going on then best buy on black Friday) back to 8 hour days with nothing but busy work to do can be a little bit of a shock. The truth is I like the harvest season, it makes the rest of the year seem so effortless. We got all the topping done

Tylernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-34614703778443084482008-11-24T16:30:00.000-08:002008-11-24T16:51:28.056-08:00

So now that things have slowed down considerable I found the time to finish what I started. My Sunday blog entry from sometime in October. Sundays during the crush are most often very quiet, a day to slip into the winery under the radar and finsh a pump over or just blow through the punchdowns and get out undetected. I try to take Sundays off to spend at home for the most part and go in to work

EOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15576784053028531708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-81409551103796098742008-10-25T20:36:00.000-07:002008-12-17T16:00:38.613-08:00

VINEYARD NEWSPleasantries have gone by the wayside. Recalling from the August newsletter, I described our mental and physical state at this point in the harvest might be somewhat grizzly. As I write this I am battling off my first cold of the year, have stopped answering my phone (still checking messages though), have a week’s worth of growth on my face and my feet and back ache constantly. My

EOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15576784053028531708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-89008664485570774832008-10-04T14:54:00.000-07:002008-12-17T16:01:28.699-08:00

Planning a central coast wedding? Now is the time to book your venue for 2009. Zenaida Cellars features two venue options for your event. We have the intimate and romantic barrel room and our lawn and patio area surrounded by vineyards as far as the eyes can see. Photo Credit: Couples meeting in vineyard by Mike Larson Photography

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-15023805898119101242008-09-20T09:06:00.001-07:002008-12-17T16:02:18.562-08:00

Today is Community Day at Zenaida Cellars, and part of being sustainable is supporting local businesses that have interest in being sustainable and also educating the community about being sustainable. Following is a definition of sustainability supplied by the Central Coast Vineyard Team (CCVT) website and also some things we do at the winery to promote sustainable farming and winemaking.The

EOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15576784053028531708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-28081494407824451862008-09-12T15:35:00.000-07:002008-09-12T22:27:30.301-07:00

Harvest in underway at Zenaida Cellars in a big way. Here are a few pictures of what has been happening on the back pad for the last couple of weeks. Check out the new equipment that we have added to our production line this year. Eric went through and explained what all of the equipment is and why it is important when he had a break in the action! Don't hesitate to comment with questions and we

JOnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-11957761239594572262008-09-12T14:15:00.000-07:002008-09-12T14:23:33.188-07:00

Zenaida Cellars will be hosting the Annual Casino Night Fundraiser for the Paso Robles Co-Op Preschool on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 6pm-10pm. This is a wonderful organization and school that our daughter Stella attends. If you have any questions regarding the event or would like to attend, we do have tickets available at the winery or you can call the Co-Op directly at 238-5059.

JOnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-66654024439808073882008-08-08T11:33:00.000-07:002008-08-11T10:40:59.128-07:00

JOnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-75493521607888277122008-08-04T11:41:00.000-07:002008-08-10T08:14:12.269-07:00

Guests enjoyed live music, henna tattoos and 3 course Mediterranean eats. Zc Club members save the date for next years pick-up party: Saturday August 1, 2009!

Miss Stapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259675345881061692noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-39633205759880904552008-07-30T09:32:00.000-07:002008-09-03T13:11:56.247-07:00

We have a new addition to the Zenaida Cellars Loft family...the Cellarmaster's Suite.The Suite is a 350 square foot master bedroom. Featuring a California King sized luxury bed and a relaxing whirlpool tub. The unique factor to the Cellarmaster's Suite is the window above the bed that looks out into the cellar. We redesigned the room using as many sustainable products as possible from the

JOnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7615193061582391416.post-82518097431803513142008-07-30T09:28:00.000-07:002008-07-30T09:32:20.984-07:00

Getting ready for harvest is really not that hard to do, but still everyone always asks, “are ya getting ready?” “Not much time ‘til harvest, are ya ready?” I think it’s not so much getting things in order as it is mentally preparing yourself for the grueling three and a half months of no free time, no family, no nights out with friends, nothing but an onslaught of fruit and the laundry list of

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