Capturing the Beauty of Central California Wineries

Who could have foreseen the change that would come? If the land could speak in any language, it would paint a history too dire and sweeping for any canvas to contain. The sky itself could not tell such a story. Both it and the land have witnessed the passing of ages together. Silent, hand in hand, like two ancient brothers destined to watch the beautiful and sometimes cruel cycle of time. Once upon a time, these lands were different.

A beautiful hilltop view from Pear Valley Vineyard in Paso Robles, CA

Pear Valley Vineyard is family owned and operated and produces a variety of award winning wines. They offer live music events several times per month for those who like to chill in a beautiful Tuscan atmosphere with good wine and good eats. https://www.pearvalley.com/

Getting up early enough to photograph the harvest at Pear Valley, which begins before sunrise.

Calipaso Winery & Villa

Calipaso is one of the most sought after wedding venues in Central Coast.

They also operate a Bed & Breakfast, with authentic decor that makes you feel like you're in Venice. They have three tasting rooms located in Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo, and Solvang. https://calipasowinery.com/

Calipaso vineyard feels like a whisper from Tuscany

I found Tooth & Nail Winery fascinating because they were the only winery that actually looked like a medieval castle, moat and all. Although it was rumored they closed their Tasting Room, online ordering is still available. https://www.toothandnailwine.com/pages/house-of-wine

The earth carried different children in its younger days. Clans, tribes, travelers and foreigners all traversed its weary back like ants upon a hill. The beauty of the wild, fresh wilderness was different, and yet not so different, from the beauty that graces the land today. Beauty is precious, a thing treasured above all because though it may change, it can never be marred. The central coast, the hills and the valleys are like an ancient tapestry. Today, the earth brings forth new children. Vineyards. And if the sky could speak, it would say, "I remember."