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Ever wonder who makes the wine behind your favorite independent labels? 🍇🍷

This week, we caught up with the winemaking crew at @pacificwineservices for a local post-harvest debrief on the 2026 vintage. When harvest hits Paso Robles, custom crush facilities like PWS become the high-stakes engine rooms of the Central Coast. Processing everything from 1-ton experimental micro-lots to 100-ton runs for over 200 wine brands, their team sees every microclimate, varietal, and weather curve the vintage had to offer.

Need the assist? Check out pacificwineservices.com.

#PasoWine #Harvest2026 #CustomCrush #PacificWineServices

With Halloween approaching, we're looking back on this Friday the 13th conversation on dark fiction and winemaking from earlier this year!

Two thousand years of guilt. One modern reckoning. ⏳📖

In his debut literary thriller, In the Wake of Golgotha, author Daniel Grace pulls Judas Iscariot and Pontius Pilate out of antiquity and thrusts them into a gritty contemporary crime narrative. Cursed to repeat their moral failures through history, their paths violently collide once more on the streets of modern New York.

But Daniel’s craft doesn't stop at the typewriter. Between chapters, he oversees Il Molino di Grace, his family’s organic winery nestled in the hills of Panzano-in-Chianti, Italy—producing celebrated, 100% Sangiovese Chianti Classico. Whether cultivating centuries-old vines or writing millennia-spanning mythology, his work is all about patience, tradition, and profound depth.

🍷 Pair this dark, philosophical thriller with a bold red wine.

🔗 danielmarkgrace.com

#InTheWakeOfGolgotha #DanielGrace #IlMolinoDiGrace

ICYMI! This Summer, the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance named Central Coast native Mandy Bauer as their new Membership & Partnerships Manager!

Many of you know Mandy from her past 8 years at @CalizaWinery, where she brought her passion to everything from wine club operations to DTC marketing and hospitality. Now, she’s bringing that deep love for our community and hands-on experience to support all the incredible wineries and businesses that make Paso Robles Wine Country world-class.

"Having worked alongside the PRWCA for many years, I've seen the positive impact it has on our wine industry. I'm excited to help our members make the most of their membership..." — Mandy Bauer

#PasoWine #PasoRobles #WineCountry

Central Coast roots, handcrafted sips, and ocean breezes. 🍷🌊

Nestled at 252 W. Grand Ave in Grover Beach, the Monarch Grove Winery tasting room sits just steps from the ocean and minutes from the famous Monarch Butterfly Grove. Reimagined in 2024 by partners Julie & Ercilia, this boutique gem is all about approachable, fruit-forward wines meant to be shared in good company.

The monarch butterfly isn't just in the name—it's part of the mission. In partnership with the Save Our Monarchs Foundation, the tasting room offers milkweed seed packets for a suggested donation, directing 100% of proceeds toward protecting essential habitats and supporting the western monarch migration. 🦋🌱

✨ Tasting flights (5 pours + a bonus pour!)

🐾 Dog-friendly tasting room

🦋 Milkweed seeds available to help save the monarchs

🍇 Wine by the glass & bottle

Grab a friend, leash up the pup, and drop in to sip with a purpose and find a new favorite pour. Cheers!

📍 252 W. Grand Ave, Grover Beach, CA

🔗 Plan a visit at monarchgrovewinery.com

#MonarchGroveWinery #GroverBeach #SaveTheMonarchs #WineTasting #DogFriendly

Some dinners are about what’s served. This one is about who gets brought to the table.

MCV Wines and Ruakh Wines are teaming up for Vino, Mesa y Recuerdos, an intimate Día de los Muertos wine dinner and cultural gathering hosted at Bramble Pie Co. in Atascadero.

🕯️ What to expect:

A 6-course seasonal dinner curated by Bramble Pie Co.

Curated wine pairings from @mcvwines & Ruakh Wines

Cultural storytelling led by @mamalatinatips (Silvia Martinez, winner of PBS’s The Great American Recipe), exploring the meaning, history, and beauty of Día de los Muertos traditions

A community ofrenda—guests are warmly invited to bring a photo of a loved one to place on the altar to celebrate their memories together.

🎟️ Tickets at mcvwines.com! 🍇🕯️

#MCVWines #DiaDeLosMuertos #PasoWine

Chatting with with Hotel SLO's Rebekah Fancher + Alan Chagolla on how to live your best Autumn Soiree life and what's behind your favorite food and bev at Ox & Anchor, Piadina and the S. Low and High Bars on property! Plus, Savannah Colevans of SLO Food Bank on the important giving happening at the Autumn Soiree! 💖

Toast to the Central Coast at the 5th Annual Autumn Soirée! 🍷✨

📍 Where: @HotelSLO (San Luis Obispo, CA)

📅 When: Saturday, November 14 | 6 PM – 9 PM (Afterglow 9 PM – 10 PM)

🍷 What: Fine wine, local gourmet bites, live mentalism with Dennis Kyriakos, interactive light art, and a silent auction!

💛 Why: Proceeds support the SLO Food Bank, SLO Museum of Art, SLO Rep Theatre, and more local charities.

🎟️ Grab your tickets before they sell out at autumnsoiree.com!

#AutumnSoiree #HotelSLO #SLOFoodBank

Jade Jackson, Album Release 10/17, SLO Brew Rock

Talking with McBride Sisters Wine Company Lead Winemaker David Bratcher to talk about the official launch of the NEW McBride Sisters Collection Chardonnay! 🍾🥂

Crafted with 100% organic certified Central Coast grapes from Castoro Cellars, this fresh take on Chardonnay brings together precision winemaking, sustainable farming, and the signature McBride Sisters spirit. And, we shouldn't miss that it clocks in at a mindful 9% ABV!

Plus, we dive into their Black Girl Magic label and how their SHE CAN Collective continues to empower women in male-dominated industries through mentorship and scholarships.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now!

🛒 Ready to sample? Order the new Chardonnay online today at mcbridesisterscollection.com, or catch it rolling out to Whole Foods Market stores nationwide this fall!

#McBrideSisters #CentralCoastWine #PasoWine #SHECAN #WomenInWine #OrganicWine #Chardonnay #WinePodcast #BlackGirlMagicWines

Carbon City Lights frontman, Michael Venia stops by with a “Suzsclusive” preview of the new single “Water On My Tongue” due out Friday, 9/11! I’m already so obsessed! 🤩

Plus, digging into the new @slocal Spotlight short film featuring Michael and Carbon City Lights, out now! 🎬

Aaaand, see them live Sat 9/12 at @pasobamboo, tickets at carboncitylights.com.🎟️

Miss it this Saturday? Encore Monday 9/7 @ 6a on air and streaming @ Krush925.com. 💓

The Krush Lounge is presented by @805beer

Always a blast chopping it up with the guys from IMVA in the Krush Lounge! 🎧🔥

They’re hitting the stage this Friday, 8/28, for Downtown SLO Concerts in the Plaza! We talk about their new single "Maybe (I'll Never Know)"—out now—plus they bless us with a special "Suzsclusive" studio performance of unreleased music you want to hear.

Check out IMVA at imvaslo.com and follow them on your favorite socials and streaming platforms!

Find more on Concerts in the Plaza at downtownslo.com!

Big news for SLO movie lovers! 🎬🍷Suz caught up with Skye McLennan to talk all things SLO Film Center, the Palm Theatre, and the SLO Film Fest.

First up: you can now grab some local beer or wine to enjoy with your movie at The Palm Theatre! 🥂🍿

Beyond the concessions upgrade, we also talked about what’s ahead - including the fact that submissions are officially OPEN for the 2027 SLO Film Fest coming this April.

Whether you’re a filmmaker ready to submit or just looking for your next movie night, check out the full interview!

For movies at The Palm: ThePalmTheatre.com

For SLO Film Fest Info: SLOFilmFest.org

In our July Paso Wine Hour, we’re joined by an incredible lineup:

🍇 Chris Taranto representing Paso Wine (Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance) to talk about the community, dynamic growth, and spirit that make this region world-class. (Pro Tip: Chris is an original Cork Dork here at The Krush!)

🌱 Molly Lonborg, founder and winemaker of Little Soul Wines, sharing her passion for organic, small-batch, low-intervention wines that let the natural expressiveness of the vineyard shine. (Pro Tip: She also makes rad wines at Booker and My Favorite Neighbor!)

🔬 Nicole Flores & Rudy Schalk of Silver River Vineyards, giving us a look inside their boutique, micro-production project blending scientific precision with hands-on sustainable farming. (Pro Tip: This is a family thing and we get the full scoop!)

Pour yourself a glass, tune in, and sip along with us! 📻🥂

For all things Paso Wine Country log on at PasoWine.com.

🎉 15 YEARS OF SAMFEST! 🎉

Honoring the legacy of Samantha Ford with a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family! Bring your beach chairs and picnic blankets to Heritage Square Park for live music, food, shopping, and community spirit. ☀️

🗓 Saturday, August 1 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM

📍 Heritage Square Park, Arroyo Grande

🎟 FREE Admission!

🎶 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT:

• Nataly Lola w/ ghost/monster

• Shannon Lowrie w/ The Shantastics

• Performers from The Studio of Performing Arts

• Special performance by Bay Area Dancers

🌮 EATS & DRINKS:

Tacos & quesadillas from @senors.kitchen, fresh scones & coffee from @donnasrusticscones, plus lemonade, soda & iced drinks!

🎨 FAMILY FUN & SHOPPING:

20+ local retail vendors, face painting, balloon animals, temp tattoos, opportunity drawings & the annual Scholarship Winner Presentation!

❤️ MAKING AN IMPACT:

Proceeds support The Studio of Performing Arts dance scholarships and compassionate patient care at Mission Hope Cancer Center.

Can’t make it in person? You can still make an impact! ➡️ Donate today to the Remembering Sam Ford Fund and read more at rememberingsamford.com.

Jump into a brand new Krush Lounge!

This one is a full on Suzsclusive! Hanging with Kenny Taylor and Oliver Taylor for a sneak peek at Kenny’s new album, Imaginary Grace ahead of its release this Summer! 🎶

Crafted right here in SLO at Laurel Lane and produced by Damon Castillo, this album is a beautiful family affair of local talent and literal family. Kenny pulled together a literal dream team for this and it features the NTMA Singer-Songwriter winning track "Call Me Mine" and the new single "BrainCell"along with seven unreleased tracks.

👇 WHERE TO CATCH KENNY LIVE THIS MONTH: 👇
🎤 Friday, 7/10 @ 5:00 PM – Downtown SLO Concerts in the Plaza, opening up the night for B & the Hive!
🍷 Sunday, 7/12 @ 1:00 PM – Summer Concerts at Sextant Wines in Edna Valley (acoustic duo set with Oliver Taylor).
🍻 Friday, 7/24 – Rocking out with his cover band KT & the Late Fees at BarrelHouse Brewing.

🔥 BONUS: Kenny is currently cooking up something all new up at Sonic Milk Studios. Supergroup is all I’ll say. You'll have to tune in to find out the who, what where on that one.

#KennyTaylor #ImaginaryGrace #LocalLove #ConcertsInThePlaza

Pepper and Barby Wunsch talk Pinot & Paella, Sun June 7, Templeton Park, Tix On Sale!

🎨 FRIDAY PLANS = HANDLED. 🍷 Friday, June 5th is First Friday, which means Art After Dark is back to take over San Luis Obispo from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM!

This completely FREE, all-ages, self-guided art walk is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Expect incredible visual art exhibitions, live music, poetry readings, and plenty of regional wine tastings scattered throughout downtown and beyond.

✨ Spotlight Venue: The Bunker SLO ✨
If you haven't been to this magical, converted 1940s industrial space at 810 Orcutt Road (in the LOBRO neighborhood), this Friday is the perfect excuse. Founded by local artist and advocate Missy Reitner-Cameron, The Bunker is a radically inclusive "third space" debuting fresh art exhibitions every First Friday. AND, we get a "Suzsclusive" update on what's under construction in the backlot at The Bunker SLO! Stay tuned for The Undergrounds, coming soon!

📍 Pro-Tips for Your Night:
1️⃣ Plan Ahead: Check the digital map on the SLO County Arts Council website right before you head out, as participating venues change every month!
2️⃣ Start at a Hub: Kick off your walk at a central spot like the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art (SLOMA) on Broad Street or The Bunker SLO on Orcutt.
3️⃣ Make it a Date Night: The art walk wraps up at 8:00 PM—the perfect time to head downtown for dinner or drinks.

Tag your art-walk crew in the comments below! 👇

#ArtAfterDark #ShareSLO #DowntownSLO #SLOCountyArts #TheBunkerSLO #SupportLocalArtists #CentralCoastArt #SLOMA #FirstFriday

Firestone Walker debuted a new beer collab with Visit SLO CAL at the Invitational Beer Fest. Molly Cano joins Pepper to talk about it!

Pepper chats with brewer Matt Brynildson and brewer Josh pFriem of pFriem Family Brewers of Hood River, Oregon about their 2026 collaboration beer at Beer Fest!

Hanging out with Tom and Nicole from The Taproots to celebrate their sophomore album, Comedy Of Fools.

Their eclectic sound blends Americana, rock, reggae, and folk with thoughtful storytelling and commentary on the human experience. 🎸🎶

Catch them live this weekend! Sat 5/23 at Black Lake Golf Resort, Sun 5/24 at Sycamore Springs and next Fri 5/29 at Sensorio with more dates throughout the Summer. Find more at taprootsmusic.com! 😍

#TheTaproots #ComedyOfFools #LocalLove

Krush Lounge ❤️ @805beer 🍻

🍷 Sipping with a Purpose: We’re shining a light on ECHO’s Building Hope & Home Campaign. With 1 out of 10 school-aged kids in SLO County facing homelessness, ECHO is raising $6M to build a new Family Resource Center in Atascadero, adding 30 private beds for families. Learn how you can donate at ECHOshelter.org

And, The Sunday Evening Concert Series is BACK at Four Lanterns Winery and a portion of the proceeds are going to our friends at ECHO! ❤️
Grab your lawn chairs (or snag a table under the trees and veranda) and join in for live local music, incredible food pairings, and award-winning, CCOF-Certified Organic wines. Kids and leashed pups are always welcome!
• When: Sundays (Memorial Day + July 5 through Labor Day)
• Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Gates open 4:15 PM for Club, 4:40 PM for General Public)
• Tickets: $10
👉 Find your tickets at fourlanternswinery.com!

The Cork Dorks Weekly Update presented by United Staffing Associates. unitedwestaff.com

#FourLanternsWinery #PasoWine #ECHOShelter #BuildingHope #LiveMusic #WillowCreekDistrict #TempletonGap