The Central Coast Railroad Festival's Wine-Rail Excursions are offered the second Sunday of every month. These popular Excursions offer an afternoon adventure package which includes visits to rail themed wineries in the Paso Robles area and a special ride on Amtrak's Coast Starlight. These rail journeys up or down the Cuesta Grade allow riders to experience one of the most historical and scenic sections of the California Coastal Line between Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo.

Featuring Chef Leonardo Curti, Trattoria Grappolo, Santa Ynez, CA

Students will join Chef Maegen Loring of The Neon Carrot for an unforgettable culinary journey to the Templeton Farmer's Market where they will learn how to hand-pick the best winter meats, vegetables, and other produce from local growers. Students will then venture to the Niner Wine Estates Demonstration Kitchen, where they will learn how to prepare their market procurements under the guidance of Chef Loring. At the end of the class, guests will sit down to enjoy an intimate family-style meal. Cost is $110 per person; CLUB 9 and CLUB 9 Onyx discounts apply.

"Music is the wine which inspires one to new generative processes, and I am Bacchus who presses out this glorious wine for mankind and makes them spiritually drunken." ~ Ludwig van Beethoven

MOZART String Quartet No.19 in C Major, "Dissonance"
BEETHOVEN String Quintet in C Major, Op.29

Paul Severtson, Violin
Grace Seng, Violin
Michael Nowak, Viola
Karen Loewi Jones, Viola
Nancy Nagano, Cello

In this hands-on, interactive cooking class taught by acclaimed Central Coast Chef, Nanette Smalley, students will learn to roast squab, goose and duck, prepare liver pate and Fois Gras stuffing, as well as delectable home-made dressings, all perfect for winter entertaining! When the cooking is complete, guests will sit down to enjoy the winter faire in an intimate and elegant four-course luncheon. Cost is $95 per person; CLUB 9 and CLUB 9 Onyx discounts apply.

Gather for an amazing evening celebrating the collective spirit and enthusiasm of the Wineries of Highway 46 East in Paso Robles. January 14th, 2012. 5:30 -7:30 pm.

Come and celebrate Esprit du Vin, the Spirit of Wine! Twelve wineries will gather for an exciting night of wine, cheese and appetizers. Wines will be expertly paired with different gourmet cheeses. Stroll around our spacious tasting room and savor each pairing! Gourmet olives, olive oils, breads, pastries adn more will be served by local chefs & artisans.

Starts at 12:30 pm

Join the excitement Labor Day Weekend for the Paso Robles Labor Day Classic Car Weekend. This weekend will feature three full days with classic car enthusiasts and will include a preview cruise, a car show, and a Poker run. The entire weekend is FREE to spectators and enthusiasts. Raffle proceeds from this event will go to local charities. We would like to thank all past sponsors for their generosity and support. Friday: Cruise from 6pm-8pm; Saturday: Show from 9am-4pm, Poker Run from 11pm-4pm. Visit www.visitpaso.com [18] for more information.

Join Vina Robles Winery as they journey back to the 1960s British Rock n’ Roll era with local cover band Unfinished Business. Proceeds from the event will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Paso Robles High School Boosters. For information and tickets visit www.vinarobles.com [21]. Vina Robles is located at 3700 Mill Road in Paso Robles. Concert begins at 5:30pm. Tickets are $25 per person and $20 for wine club members.

Paso Wine 101 is an informative introduction to Paso Robles Wine Country. Learn about how Paso Robles wines are made and how to taste them. The workshop begins at 10:30am for $25 per person and includes a winery and vineyard tour, barrel tasting, educational tasting, and complimentary Silver Horse and Tassajara tastings. For More information, please call 805-434-2772.