Cool climate culture: Join in on an educational vineyard experience for wine enthusiasts seeking a guided exploration of the frontier for the most complex cool-climate varietals in California, Edna Valley. Allow 90 minutes to appreciate a progressive tasting of Tolosa's limited production wines on the estate vineyard, Edna Ranch. Explore the valley, the perfect microclimate for ripening delicate pinot noir and chardonnay grapes. Tours are ongoing until Dec. 2. For more information, go to tolosawinery.com ... Cambria Pines Lodge will partner with DAOU Vineyards and Winery in Paso Robles to present the DAOU Vineyards Wine Pairing Dinner on Nov. 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. This five-course meal will be expertly paired with wines from DAOU's cellar, and a representative will provide tasting notes for each pairing. (Guests will also have the opportunity to stay overnight at the lodge, on a special package deal. The package will include a choice of accommodations, tickets for the wine pairing dinner, and breakfast.) Reservations can be made by calling (805) 924-3360. Δ

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