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Manager Elise Kimball (left) and Hope Riley welcome visitors to the new August Ridge Tasting Room in La Arcada. Photo by Leslie Dinaberg.<\/p><\/div>\n

A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! \u00a0By\u00a0Leslie Dinaberg<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

A little gem of a tasting room recently opened its doors in La Arcada<\/a>. \u00a0August Ridge Vineyards<\/a>,\u00a0a family-owned winery ten miles outside of\u00a0Paso Robles in Creston, specializes in Italian varietals\u00a0(Sangiovese, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Pinot Grigio, Primitivo and more).<\/span><\/p>\n

The winery was started by John Backer and Jill Zamborelli Backer back in 2001, but their shared passions for food and wine have even deeper roots. John\u2019s family has been growing grapes in California since the 1800\u2019s, while Jill\u2019s family brought their Italian food and wine traditions over from a small town just outside of Rome.<\/p>\n

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The charming new August Ridge Tasting Room in La Arcada. Photo by Leslie Dinaberg.<\/p><\/div>\n

I tried both the regular and estate reserve tasting flights (with some assistance from my husband), and was pleased with the offerings from this small production winery. In particular, their flagship wines were delicious. Try the 2012 Jovial, an estate reserve super Tuscan blend with the tasty aromas of red cherry and plum, and the 2012 Ingenious, another estate reserve blend, primarily Nebbiolo-based, with a robust, earthy flavor.<\/p>\n

These wines are all lovingly produced in very small quantities, so we are fortunate to be able to taste them right in our own backyard.<\/p>\n

August Ridge Tasting Room<\/a> hours are as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Charley is on hand to greet visitors at the August Ridge Tasting Room in La Arcada. Photo by Leslie Dinaberg.<\/p><\/div>\n

Wednesday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Friday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday-Monday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesday: closed<\/span><\/p>\n

The tasting room is located at 5 E. Figueroa St. in La Arcada. Stop by and say hello to Tasting Room Manager Elise Kimball<\/a> and her adorable\u00a0doodle dog, Charley. For more information visit\u00a0augustridge.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cheers!\u00a0Click\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0for more Cocktail Corner columns.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Leslie Dinaberg<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

When she\u2019s not busy working as the editor of Santa Barbara SEASONS, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes<\/i>\u00a0magazine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie considers herself a \u201cgoal-oriented drinker.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/b>Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons<\/em><\/a> on August 4, 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n

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