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Prof!Price

18+

Prof!Price as he's sitting behind his desk in his professor office.

His class is in 20 minutes, waiting for the printer to copy the last minute quiz for the students and see how much they're learning with his works and his passion.

Professor Price is a responsible man. You'll never see him late for something. If he won't be able to make it, he'll call in advance to make sure whoever he's meeting doesn't have any worries or don't waste their time waiting for him. It is not a surprise seeing Price earlier than the hour expected.

He's also good with suggestions. He can suggest any book, a good restaurant, a good country, and even an excellent person. He would recommend anyone or anything that's fit for the role they asked him.

If other teachers asks him about who's the best student in his class, he would have in mind just one person.

Obviously, that person can't fail him.

"W-Wait..." She said as she threw her head back in ecstasy. "I-I can't ans...answer if you're like th...like this oh my-..."

Price stopped kissing her. His head appeared from under her skirt as he looked up at her. "Mmm... That's not the answer I'm looking for. Try again."

He went again in between her legs as his tongue licked a straight line through all her sensitivity. She lets out a little whimper and wriggled, feeling the uncomfortable desk below her. "Wh-why ar... ah... are we doing this...?"

"You're my best student." He said, kissing her inner thigh, marking it with a little bruise. "I need to make sure my student is well prepared for her quiz and doesn't let down my word of trust I put on her with other professors." Price said as he let out a little laugh. She almost collapsed when she felt his hot breath all over her.

Truth be told, he just wanted to eat his lover out before class starts. The bonus points are the favoritism he has that let her see the questions of the quiz.

He sucked her bud like it was the last time he would be between her legs. Her wetness is getting stronger by the second as she's starting to feel the familiar heat below her stomach. "Now tell me again... According to the book, what happened to her when she saw him at the cliff?" He said before his tongue entered her insides. She lets out a moan as one hand flew to his head, fingers locking around his short hair and the other crumbling the paper with the questions and answers. "Lord... Price I can't... it's too mu-..." She cried before she could even finish her sentence.

"No, my love, it's not too much. You can take this. Now answer the question." He said groaning, savoring the sweet and salty taste of her essence. His pants were about to burst in any second. He wanted to make love to her and treat her as she deserves, but they don't have the time for that.

His tongue picked up again the pace, giving her rapid thrusts as his hands adjusted the grip on her thighs. John's pretty sure his fingers will be leaving marks and bruises, but he doesn't care. He will take care of it later in his bed.

She moans loudly, raising the probability of getting caught by someone passing through his office. "Oh... I'm close. I'm very close..." Her eyes getting watered with the feeling of the familiar knot in her belly. "Slo... Slow down... no, I'm too close... Fuck... I'm..." At this point, she couldn't even say something coherent, her mind clouded with an intense pleasure.

His tongue didn't stop at her remarks. Price just picked up the pace, going faster. "Come for me, my love. Let me feel you."

Those words snapped something inside of her.

She cried loudly when her orgasm broke. Waves went through her body, making her a shaking mess with pure bliss. Her juices went all over his lower face, and he drank it like a fine wine only made for him.

She collapsed on his desk, looking at the ceiling of his office. Chest rising up and down as if she was running a marathon. The hand that was on Price's hair started caressing his head, thumb grazing his ear softly. Her eyes closed for a second, liking the feeling of his hair in her hand.

There is nothing better than getting tongue-fucked by your professor in his office, she thought with a sarcastic emotion.

Three knocks on the door made her jump slightly. Her heartbeat went up within a second, leaving no rest to her breathing.

Someone is there.

She tried to get out of his grip, but he held her steady in that position. "Price, there's someone knocking on your do-...Ah fuck-..." She flew one of her hands to her mouth when his tongue entered her sensitive hole again without any warning.

"Jo... John, what are you doing?!" He stopped kissing her, peering over her skirt for a second. "There's someone on your door and you-..." Her sentence got interrupted by a moan when he sucked her sensitive folds all over again.

"You didn't answer my question." He said in a serious tone, angry at the person behind the door, interrupting his precious time with her. He doesn't care who's waiting for him. The only thing that matters is her right now. "Tell me what happened to her when she saw him at the end of the cliff."

She puts her elbows on his desk to get some support to look at his eyes filled with hunger and lust. "Are you serious-... Oh my..." She threw her head back again, letting out a little cry when his tongue licked from her hole to her clit.

"Tell me, hurry up."

Her mind was clouded again with the feeling of his tongue only. Is incredible how much control he has over her, how much he knows about disconnecting the only string of her consciousness, and only bringing her to a stage of pure ecstasy.

She opened her mouth only to let out a whimper. "Shh..." He said, tapping her thigh, a gesture he does when he wants to silence her. "You better start answering before they know that you're in your professor's desk with legs wide open, showing him where you like his mouth."

Three knocks again made her fear grow bigger. She doesn't know why he's taking this situation in a slightly matter. Just a simple door is hiding the person from seeing this scandalous scene.

But also, it excites her.

The feeling of her professor and her lover not wanting to let her go with his hands on the soft flesh of her thighs gripping her with so much force is driving her crazy.

"J-John... no..." His tongue picked up the pace he had earlier, her back arching from the surface of the desk. "Price... Okay I'll-...I'll sa-... ah... say it." She bit her lip, trying to stop a moan from the depths of her throat.

"Go on."

"Fuck... She collapsed... She collapsed at the same time... he jumped into... into the cliff." His mouth cut any contact, shivering when cold air hits her as her chest was rising and falling fast, letting her catch a long breath. Before she can process what's happening, his hands takes her underwear, putting it back on.

Price helped her get off his desk. She gets off but places her hands on his arms, trying to look for some support to her wobbly legs. He puts an arm around her waist, holding her steady.

"Be careful, my love. I don't want you to fall."

She looks up at him with disoriented eyes, still trying to get down from that cloud of ecstasy. She looked so beautiful, with her hair in a few directions, a few strands plasted in her sweaty forehead and a cute little blush, as if Claude Monet took his time to pick the most beautiful red for her to mark her cheeks. He almost forgets the person behind his door, waiting for his approval to come in.

Price kissed her softly and took her hands. "I need you to get under my desk and wait until that person is gone. Can you do that?" She nodded, looking at him. She went down on her knees and crawled under his desk as he sat down, with her between his legs.

Price adjusted his hair and shirt, cleaning the remnants off and making it seem like he wasn't eating someone on top of his desk a few seconds ago.

Suddenly, a little hand comes up to his leg, and a head rests on his inner thigh. He tensed at first but relaxed when he saw what she was doing.

She was hugging him.

Fuck the emotion he was feeling was beyond universe. She's so cute. He loved her so much.

He rests a hand on top of her head, caressing her hair softly. "I love you." He said with a little smile.

"I love you too."

Price cleared his throat, getting his attention back to his door.

"Come in."

The doors opens revealing one of his colleagues and friends, who interrupted his precious time with his lover. "Vargas, Good evening. I apologize for making you wait. I was talking with a colleague on the phone and I couldn't hear you."

"Price, hermano, I'm surprised to see you here." Said Mr. Vargas with his eyes wide. John just raised an eyebrow at his comment.

"What do you mean? This is my office."

The professor checked his gold watch, glasses slipping off his nose while his head was tilted down. "Your class starts in 10 minutes, I think you're a little late."

Price's smile dropped a for a second at that. Fuck... he hates being late to his class.

Price is that kind of professor to be in the classroom 30 minutes before class starts so he can prepare everything and make things go smoothly. But right now, he doesn't have anything except the bunch of copies lying on his printer.

He won't blame himself nor the person under his desk. If it means eating her out and pleasuring her, it will be an honor to be late every day for the rest of his life.

This wasn't the first time to be almost caught in a situation like this. Sometimes they're very cautious with everyone and everywhere, but other times... things like that happens and Price needs to hide her under his desk or in a closet and try to finish his conversations with the other people.

"Bloody hell, I'm late."

Vargas laughed at that, but his expression was quickly replaced with one of confusion and curiosity. "What's that on your beard?"

Price touches his beard with his other hand and nearly froze at the sensation.

It was soaked.

He totally forgot about that detail.

The hand that was caressing her hair puts a little more pressure on. She was frozen on the spot with that question. "Oh, this?... I was drinking water before you entered and accidentally spilled it out."

Of course, he would say something like that. How can Price explain that his soaked beard was thanks to the woman under his desk, with a really notable expression of being eaten out?

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The masterlist for this series is here: ( John Price Masterlist )

I apologize for any mistakes or misspelling. Any suggestions are appreciated. 🫶

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St. George Protect Us

An extremely interesting red wine–perhaps the first 100% I have had on the blog–pulling sharp contrasts across the palate and not easy to pigeon-hole. Deep glowing dark purple, the edge gradually thinning to bright pink. BBQ-meaty and dense in the nose, vibrant sake-ish round texture flush with crisp berry–plum and green pear–not particularly effusive, with a distinct ripeness lurking. Crazy…

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LAW ESTATE WINES

“To Dream the Impossible Dream……to reach the unreachable star.”

These lines from the song “The Quest”, (from Man of La Mancha) describe the dream of Don and Susie Law:  to find a special place, where they could grow ultra-premium, world-class Rhone wines.  Their quest was fulfilled when they found, what they describe as “the Holy Grail,” 400 acres of land, reaching 1950feet of elevation, in Paso Robles’ Adelaida District, surrounded by and overlooking awe-inspiring views.

Land was purchased in 2006, and the architecturally designed modern, welcoming Tasting Room opened their doors in 2013, with the introduction of the 2010 vintage, crafted by Scott Hawley.  Immediately recognized by the wine world, which included scores of 92-95 from Robert Parker, Law was on its way to cementing itself as an elite, ultra-premium brand.

Location, Location, Location

Susie and Don Law know that wine drinking is enhanced by a unique experience, one that incorporated all the senses.  A tasting at Law will provide an elevated appreciation to what it means to sit back, relax, learn, sample, and enjoy elegant, premium wines in an intimate, welcoming venue…. Where your senses will be heightened and enriched.

Begin your adventure driving approximately 15 minutes from Paso Robles.  Meandering on Peachy Canyon Road, surrounded by beautiful vistas, hills, vineyards, and (most of the time) brilliant blue sky, you will unconsciously slip into a relaxed state…in awe of your surroundings.

Turning off Peachy Canyon Road, continuing up the long driveway to the tasting room, breathe in the air and the bucolic hillsides, marveling at the architecturally impressive tasting room upon reaching the parking area.

**Please follow directions to access the upper-level tasting area, as these may change due to current California COVID requirements. There is an outside stairway leading up, but if an elevator is needed, there is one located right inside**

Once you arrive upstairs, one of Law’s personable hospitality team members will escort you to your reserved tasting area.  You will feel right at home with whomever your host or hostess is, as most have grown up in the area, attending Cal Poly SLO, renowned for their agricultural and enology programs.  And, just some fun information, if your host happens to be Adelaida Pitts (hospitality director), you will find this smiling, multi-generational Paso native (named after Paso Robles’ Adelaida wine district) a delight.  There is virtually no one in Paso Robles she doesn’t know, and she also knows everything about Paso Robles!

Once seated (currently only outside tastings are permitted) you will be WOWED by the location and scenery!  Not only will you feel as though you are in a homey, inviting backyard, but the panoramas surrounding you are of unparalleled beauty.  This is one of the most beautiful locations in wine country.

Tasting the Wines of Philipp Pfunder: The Law Way

Prior to joining Law, Philipp Pfunder spent a decade travelling the Southern and Northern hemispheres.  Pursuing his Masters of Wine Science in New Zealand in 2008, Philipp’s on-the-job training included working with some of the most esteemed producers both “down under,” in France, (at the highly regarded Chateau Angelus in St. Emilion), and Screaming Eagle in Napa Valley…. the wine that is credited with starting the “cult” wine phenomenon.  Philipp, literally, soaked in everything he could, and then found his way to Paso Robles in 2016 where he continued his education with LAW’s trendsetting, highly regarded winemaker, Scott Hawley.

From the initial 2010 vintage, Scott set the bar high…and each subsequent year went even higher, as accolades and ratings by the most respected of wine experts such as Robert Parker and Jeb Dunnuck were consistent year after year.

Towards the end of 2018, Philipp took over as head winemaker, as Scott transitioned from Law to devote full time to his own, expanding the TORRIN label, in addition to opening his own tasting room.  Philipp has faultlessly continued the path which Scott began.

Having been trained by the best, Philipp is anxious to “pay it forward,” looking eagerly for the day that life, and travel returns to normal.  He looks forward to being able to hire international interns so that he can give aspiring winemakers the experience of making wine in a different part of the world and working with grapes grown from the unique Paso Robles terroir, influenced by so many different micro-climates…. producing such elegant, world-class wines.

Your tasting experience at Law Estate Winery will awaken your senses as you sip these cutting-edge, innovative wines, in a location that is hard to improve upon.  Prepare to sit back and relax, as though you were at your own, or a good friends elegant outdoor entertaining area.  Depending on the size of your party, when you make your reservation, you may want to request one of the two seating areas with a firepit.

The current tasting consists of five premium wines from the 2017 vintage (rated 95-98).  You will have separate glasses for each wine, and as your wine ambassador guides you through your tasting, take advantage of the opportunity to ask questions, chat and re-visit each one at will. The current menu consists of:

*Sagacious*Beyond*Audacious*Aspire*Beguiling

Once you have the Law experience, you will want to come back again… especially when you are able to tour the inside, being able to sip and sit around the long, elegant conference table, or in front of the fireplace on a chilly afternoon.

Law Estate Winery is just “one of those places” where you arrive, are greeted, get seated, and just want to spend the day there sipping, gazing out at the view, and talking with (any of) the wine emissaries who personally host you.  During your visit, you will make new friends and chances are you will be planning your return trip as you leave.

And, on subsequent visits, you will feel that you have just arrived back at your welcoming home again, as I do each time I visit and enjoy Law’s wines, locale, hospitality, and people.

Once you surround yourself with the beauty of the place and the wines, you will agree that a visit and wine tasting at Law Estate Wines rates a 100-point score.

Please check the website for information and be sure to reserve your tasting experience at Law Estate Wines.

WWW.LAWESTATEWINES.COM

Originally Published Here: https://monarch.wine/law-estate-wines/

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Harmony at Night

I remember buying this wine, but I’m not sure WHEN. And, it’s NV–and unlike most of the NV wines I put in the cellar–I failed to write the purchase date on it. I was at the TR, and strongly dis-liked anything being poured except this one–and I bought a couple. When queried about the lack of vintage, I remember them being quite vague about how old the blend was and why exactly it carried the NV…

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11 Things You Should Know About Firestone Walker Brewing Company

Firestone Walker has grapes and grains in its veins. Founded on the plot of a family vineyard in the midst of California’s Central Coast Wine Country in 1996, the brand began fermenting beer in oak casks and continues to draw inspiration from winemaking.

Today, the Paso Robles-based brewery is also known for a dizzying array of award-winning IPAs, fruited sour beers, and lagers.

Here are 11 more things you should know about Firestone Walker.

It started strong.

Firestone Walker’s first beer, DBA (double barrel ale), is a British pale ale partially fermented in a patented oak barrel brewing system called Firestone Union. The name was inspired by the Burton Union system, a fermentation method created in 19th-century Britain.

It’s stoked on oak.

Since brewing that first batch of DBA in 1996, Firestone Walker continued refining the barrel-aging method. The company now has one of the most extensive barrel-aging programs in the country, Barrelworks. It features more than 1,500 barrels, many of which are reclaimed from local wineries.

Like the universe, it keeps expanding.

Firestone Walker was founded in 1996 in Santa Barbara County’s Santa Ynez Valley. In 2001, it moved operations to Paso Robles, taking over the former SLO Brewing Company facility. In 2012, it unveiled a new brewhouse in Paso Robles, too. The following year, it launched the Barrelworks facility in Buellton. It added a new kegging facility and expanded its barrel-aging room there in 2014.

In 2016, after partnering with Duvel the previous year, Firestone Walker opened another new location, a pilot brewery and restaurant called the Propagator in Venice. It also broke ground on another major brewhouse expansion in Paso Robles, completed in 2017.

In-laws, lions, and bears. Oh my!

Firestone Walker was founded by brothers-in-law Adam Firestone, “the bear,” and David Walker, “the lion,” a British expatriate married to Firestone’s sister. Before partnering, Firestone, an avid homebrewer, was in search of a business partner to start a brewery. He wooed Walker with an early batch of DBA. The rest is hoppy history.

Firestone Walker loves its hops.

Thanks to the hop-loving ingenuity of brewmaster Matt Brynildson, who joined the brewery in 2001, Firestone Walker has released many beloved IPAs. Union Jack IPA medaled at the Great American Beer Festival (2013), California State Fair (2013), and European Beer Star (2011, 2012, 2013). Brynildson also created Easy Jack IPA, a pillar of the session IPA style.

Luponic Distortion is a series of fruit-forward (but not fruited!) IPAs currently in its 11th iteration. And in January 2019, Firestone Walker launched Mind Haze, its first official “hazy IPA the Firestone way.”

Its wild side is all thanks to ‘Sour Jim’ and Jeffers.

Barrelworks is helmed by Jeffers Richardson, the company’s original brewmaster, who returned to head up sour beer production in 2012. Jeffers works with master blender Jim “Sour Jim” Crooks, who kicked off Firestone Walker’s experimentation with wild ales in 2007.

It made a deal with the Duvel.

In 2015, Firestone Walker sold to Duvel Moortgat, an independent brewery based in Breendonk, Belgium. The California brewery maintained its “craft” status after the sale because Duvel itself is independently owned. With Duvel as its parent, Firestone Walker gained two new siblings, Boulevard Brewing and Brewery Ommegang.

It’s pretty into cans.

Firestone Walker launched its first beers in cans in 2015. By way of its own canning line, Union Jack IPA, Easy Jack IPA, and Pivo Pils became available in 12-ounce cans. The brewery now offers a plethora of canned beers, from that original lineup, to a milk stout, to a recently released beer-wine hybrid.

Firestone Walker makes beer rosé.

In January 2019, Firestone Walker announced the launch of Rosalie, a new year-round offering (in cans!) that combines the brewery’s love for beer and wine. The beer is co-fermented with juice from local Paso Robles wine grapes, a hint of hibiscus, and finishes at a refreshing 5 percent ABV. Brewmaster Matt Brynildson calls it “the rosé lover’s beer.”

To make the beer-wine hybrid, Firestone Walker worked with nearby Castoro Cellars winery, which harvested 200 tons of wine grapes, including 100 tons of Chardonnay along with a mix of Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Muscat Canelli and Orange Muscat.

Firestone Walker says Rosalie’s label is a nod to California’s winegrowing heritage, the brickwork of the historic Paso Robles Inn (a local landmark), and the scales of justice, depicting the beer’s balance of grape and grain.

It brewed a unicorn.

In February 2018, Firestone Walker launched Firestone Lager, a macro-beer-defying pale lager whose debut included a unicorn-themed website, Instagram account, and Spotify playlist. Despite its mystic quality, this beer is very much real, and was even ranked one of VinePair’s best beers of 2018.

It has its own beer fest.

In 2012, the brewery launched the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest, an “epic yet intimate” gathering of top brewers and beer lovers at the Paso Robles Event Center. The eighth annual festival will take place on June 1, 2019 — tickets go on sale Feb. 8 at 8 a.m. sharp (PST).

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What To Drink Now: SLO Coast Wines Today on KXAS-TV/NBC DFW

What To Drink Now: SLO Coast Wines Today on KXAS-TV/NBC DFW

The influence the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans have on wines throughout the northern and southern hemisphere is significant, creating refreshing effects on delicate fruit as cooling breezes blow through vines off the water. From Spain to Uruguay, Oregon to Chile, California to New Zealand, wines of the world benefit from the intoxicating rhythms of our oceans. This morning on KXAS-TV/NBC DFWI will…

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Hundreds of fires burning in California, unhealthy air quality alert in effect for SLO County

Hundreds of fires burning in California, unhealthy air quality alert in effect for SLO County

The pink denotes areas that are in “Red Alert.” The triangles represent “hot spots” and the circle fire icons represent fires. Click here to see a current fire activity map.

–Hundreds of wind-driven, lightning-stoked wildfires are currently burning across California. The blazes have so far destroyed dozens of homes in Northern California and are threatening thousands more from the Wine Country…

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  Chusy Jardine’s IT ALL BEGINS WITH A SONG: THE STORY OF THE NASHVILLE SONGWRITER is the Opening Night selection and Benjamin Kasulke’s BANANA SPLIT is the Closing Night choice

T ALL BEGINS WITH A SONG: THE STORY OF THE NASHVILLE SONGWRITER

BANANA SPLIT

Special screening events include “Hollywood & Vines” presentations and two top titles from Sundance: Adam Carter Rehmeier’s DINNER IN AMERICA and Sam Feder’s DISCLOSURE: TRANS LIVES ONSCREEN

San Luis Obispo, CA (February 18, 2020) – The 26th Annual San Luis Obispo International Film Festival presented by Hotel San Luis Obispo (March 17-22) today announced this year’s gala selections and special event screenings. Chusy Jardine’s IT ALL BEGINS WITH A SONG: THE STORY OF THE NASHVILLE SONGWRITER is the Opening Night selection, and Benjamin Kasulke’s BANANA SPLIT is the Closing Night selection. Special events include the “Hollywood & Vines” screening events celebrating the intersection of food, wine, and film. The Central Coast Filmmaker Showcase titles were also announced.

Wendy Eidson, San Luis Obispo Film Festival Director

“We have set ourselves up for a very musical start, which will lead into a number of special film events that set us apart from a lot of other film festivals: joining our love of food, wine and great cinema into one combined evening” said San Luis Obispo Film Festival Director Wendy Eidson. “When you then add on two very popular films to come out of Sundance this year, 64 George Sidney Independent Film selections, and our growing Central Coast Filmmaker Showcase, we will be rolling out one our most impressive lineups of films and events yet.”

Jardine’s IT ALL BEGINS WITH A SONG: THE STORY OF THE NASHVILLE SONGWRITER will open the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival on Tuesday, March 17 at the Fremont Theatre (1035 Monterey Street). The film documents songwriters’ struggles, from paying their dues to working through the creative process. Drawing from more than 100 hours of footage, the film includes more than 80 interviews with well-known and lesser-known music industry figures and songwriters, such as Garth Brooks, Ben Folds, John Hiatt, Brett James, Alison Mosshart, Kacey Musgraves and Keb’ Mo.’ Attending are Jardine, Executive Producer Kathryn Montgomery, John Godsey, as well as singer-songwriter with local roots, Jude Johnstone and Jade Jackson, who will also perform following the screening. The Opening Night celebration will include an Opening Night Pre-Screening Party at Luna Red (1023 Chorro Street), featuring a performance by popular SLO County band Mother Corn Shuckers.

The Closing Night selection will be Kasulke’s teen comedy, BANANA SPLIT. Screening on Sunday, March 22 at the Fremont Theatre, the film marks the return of one of the SLO Film Fest’s favorite filmmakers, Hannah Marks, who stars alongside Dylan Sprouse, Liana Liberato and Luke Spencer Roberts in a film where two high school senior girls have to figure out how to maintain their friendship while one of them dates the other’s ex-boyfriend. Marks, who also wrote and produced the film returns after premiering her feature film directorial debut AFTER EVERYTHING at the film festival last year.

DINNER IN AMERICA

DISCLOSURE, TRANS LIVES ONSCREEN

Two hot titles were picked up out of the recently concluded Sundance Film Festival for SLO Film Fest fans to catch: Adam Carter Rehmeier’s audacious crowd-pleasing comedy stars Kyle Gallner as an on-the-lam punk rocker who connects with a young woman (Emily Skeggs) obsessed with his band. They go on an unexpected and epic journey together through the decaying suburbs of the American Midwest. The film features a cast of favorites including Pat Healy, Hannah Marks, Jennifer Prediger, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Lea Thompson. Sam Feder’s documentary, DISCLOSURE: TRANS LIVES ONSCREEN looks at how Hollywood has deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves. Both screenings are expected to have the filmmakers and special guests attending.

Special events this year are highlighted by something that the SLO Film fest is famous for (next to its previously announced Surf Nite): the intersection and celebration of Food, Wine, and Film on the Central Coast. Described as “Hollywood & Vines” events, the carefully curated and produced events include East Meets West, a double feature of Peter Schroeder III’s FULL BOAR, about Gary Eberle, the godfather of the Paso Robles wine industry, and Tim Clott and Libbie Agran’s 91 HARVESTS, which tells the story of the Dusi Vineyards and their wines. Naturally, wine and appetizers will be served in the lobby of the historic Fremont Theatre in between the screenings on Wednesday, March 18.

THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM

The Octagon Barn Movie Night features John Chester’s hit documentary THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM about the filmmaker and his wife’s experience leaving the city for farm life, along with a special sneak preview of PBS’s WALKIN’ CALIFORNIA – PISMO PRESERVE, which takes us on a journey through the newly opened Pismo Preserve. The evening will include a delicious BBQ dinner with wine, to go along with the films in the historic and recently renovated barn in San Luis Obispo.

Other films in the “Hollywood & Vines” presentations include Beth Elise Hawk’s BREAKING BREAD, about the A-sham Arabic Food festival in Haifa, Israel; Abby Ainsworth’s STAGE: THE CULINARY INTERNSHIP about the apprenticeship experience at one of the best Michelin-starred restaurants in the world – Mugaritz; NOTHING FANCY: DIANA KENNEDY, about Mexican cuisine cookbook author and environmental activist; and the Tastes and Flavors of Japan afternoon event featuring Hironori Sakurai’s THE STORY BEYOND A CUP OF SAKE and Sky Bergman’s MOCHITSUKI.

The Coastal Awakening this year will sponsor a special sidebar of films celebrating the life and art of renowned composer and pianist Philip Glass with presentations of Scott Hick’s documentary, GLASS: A PORTRAIT OF PHILIP IN TWELVE PARTS (2007), and two films that feature Academy Award-winning original scores by Glass: Godfrey Reggio’s KOYAANISQATSI (1982), and Martin Scorsese’s KUNDUN (1997).

Passes are now on sale and information on the film festival can be found at https://slofilmfest.org.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION FILMS

HOLLYWOOD AND VINES PRESENTATIONS

91 HARVESTS Directors:  Tim Clott and Libbie Agran Country: USA, Running Time: 45 min The story of the Dusi Vineyard began in the early 1920s, when Sylvester and Caterina Dusi emigrated from Northern Italy and settled in Paso Robles. The Dusi Vineyard introduced some of the first Zinfandels to California’s Central Coast; vineyards were rare in Old California in the early 1900’s.  Sylvester and Caterina were highly enterprising, and working together with their three sons – Guido, Dante and Benito, eventually bought an additional property on the west side of Highway 101 in 1945 and planted Zinfandel. Three generations after Janell Dusi’s great-grandparents first planted the land to Zinfandel, she is continuing the legacy of one of the area’s most well-loved vineyards, and taking ten percent of the production off the Dante Dusi Vineyard to create J Dusi Wines.

THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM Director: John Chester Country: USA, Running Time: 91 min This beautiful, multi-award winning documentary chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. By doggedly persevering and embracing the opportunity provided by nature’s conflicts, the couple unlocks a biodiverse design for living that exists far beyond their farm, its seasons and our wildest imagination. Featuring breathtaking cinematography, captivating animals and an urgent message to heed Mother Nature’s call, this film provides us all a vital blueprint for better living and a healthier planet.

BREAKING BREAD Director: Beth Elise Hawk Country: USA, Running Time: 86 min A visually beautiful film that offers a recipe for tolerance – and hope. Dr. Nof Atamna-Ismaeel, the first Muslim Arab to win Israel’s MasterChef television competition, is on a quest to effect social change. So she starts the A-sham Arabic Food Festival in Haifa, Israel, where pairs of Arab and Jewish chefs collaborate on mouthwatering local dishes – and become friends. Set in a region beset with conflict, Breaking Bread sends a clear message: Strip away politics and religion and you’ll find that people are people. And what better way to do that than over a great meal?

FULL BOAR Director: Peter Schroeder III Country: USA, Running Time: 50 min In this insightful documentary about Gary Eberle, you’ll get a sense of the man called the godfather of the Paso Robles wine industry – his astute winemaking skills, warmth, self-deprecating humor, genuine compassion and determination in overcoming a hostile corporate takeover. Now celebrating his namesake winery’s 40th year, the man once destined for medical research credits legendary football coach Joe Paterno and famed winemaker Robert Mondavi for teaching him key lessons along the way.

NOTHING FANCY: DIANA KENNEDY Director: Elizabeth Carroll Countries: USA/Mexico, Running Time: 82 min Cookbook author and environmental activist Diana Kennedy reflects on an unconventional life spent mastering Mexican cuisine. It’s a candid, comprehensive whirlwind tour through the life and work of this 96-year-old uncompromising chef who’s been called an “adorable narcissist.” “If her enthusiasm were not beautiful, it would border on mania,” says influential New York Times food editor Craig Claiborne in a quote that opens the film.

STAGE: THE CULINARY INTERNSHIP Director: Abby Ainsworth County: Spain, Running Time: 78 min A group of interns work together during a nine-month apprenticeship at one of the best Michelin-starred restaurants in the world, Mugaritz. They’re unpaid, away from home, speaking a different language and working brutally long hours. While the restaurant’s notorious avant-garde cuisine and creative working environment elevate those young hopefuls to think outside the confines of a kitchen, the extremely high standards prove to be mentally and physically challenging.

THE STORY BEYOND A CUP OF SAKE Director: Hironori Sakurai Country: Japan, Running Time: 62 min A wonderfully intimate and special look at the delicate care and production of a local sake brewery in Japan through the eyes of a married couple who create the sake and oversee the brewery. We also meet many individuals who work in and care for the gorgeous rice fields and distribute the finished sake, drawing interesting parallels to the wine industry in California. Screening with

MOCHITSUKI Director: Sky Bergman Country: USA, Running Time: 5 min The ancient tradition of preparing Mochi to celebrate the Japanese New Year goes back centuries. Join one close-knit intergenerational community in San Luis Obispo County who revels in the ceremonial pounding of the cooked rice, the forming of the warm Mochi cakes, and of course eating the yummy results! Elders and kids alike reflect on what Mochi means to them, leaving not a cheek untouched by rice flour.

WALKIN’ CALIFORNIA – PISMO PRESERVE Director: Cameron Mitchell Country: USA, Running Time: 27 min WALKIN’ CALIFORNIA – PISMO PRESERVE is about getting out of the office and off the couch and exploring all the diversity this incredible state has to offer. Join host Steve Weldon as he and Land Conservancy staff take a hike on the newly opened Pismo Preserve, located just north of Pismo Beach. As we meet a variety of Central Coast residents along the way, this episode highlights the natural beauty of the area and the important work the Land Conservancy is doing in our community.

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PRESENTATION FILMS

ALMOST FAMOUS Director: Ben Proudfoot Country: USA, Running Time: 51 min Pop stars who never were. Household names who remain unknown. Astronauts who never entered space. Rock stars whonever had their day. The lives of these fascinating and incredibly talented individuals are chronicled in this collection of four wonderful short films, produced by the New York Times Op-Docs series and directed by SLO Film Fest alum Ben Proudfoot (RWANDA AND JULIET, 2016), KIM I AM, THE LOST ASTRONAUT, THE OTHER FAB FOUR, and THE KING OF FISH & CHIPS are all memorable stories that will amaze, inspire, and most importantly, entertain.

THE BIG PARADE (1925) Director: King Vidor Country: USA, Running Time: 151 min Wealthy young idler Jim Apperson (John Gilbert) enlists during the early days of World War I, to the worry of his mother (Claire McDowell) and the pride of his father (Hobart Bosworth). Sent to the front lines in the French countryside, Jim bonds with his working-class bunkmates and falls in love with young French farm girl Melisande despite having a girlfriend back home. But the romance of war is soon shattered for good. This 1925 silent film features a wonderful score by Carl Davis.

DINNER IN AMERICA Director: Adam Carter Rehmeier Country: USA, Running Time: 106 min An on-the-lam punk rocker and a young woman obsessed with his band go on an unexpected and epic journey together through the decaying suburbs of the American Midwest.

DISCLOSURE: TRANS LIVES ONSCREEN Director: Sam Feder Country: USA, Running Time: 100 min An investigation of how Hollywood’s fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves.

ENAMORADA (1946) Director: Emilio Fernández Country: Mexico, Running Time: 96 min This 1946 Mexican drama was shot on location in Puebla. The revolutionary José Juan Reyes (Pedro Armendáriz, a Cal Poly graduate!) takes the town of Cholula, Puebla and demands contributions from its wealthiest citizens for the Mexican Revolution. However, his plans are disrupted when he falls in love with the Señorita Beatriz Peñafiel (María Félix), the tempestuous daughter of the town’s richest man. The film was fully restored by UCLA in 2018. Film will be introduced by Latino Film expert Maria Elena de las Carreras.

GLASS: A PORTRAIT OF PHILIP IN TWELVE PARTS (2007) Director: Scott Hicks Country: USA, Running Time: 119 min An eventful year in the career and personal life of distinguished Western classical composer Philip Glass as he interacts with a number of friends and collaborators, who include Chuck Close, Ravi Shankar, and Martin Scorsese.

HEARTS OF GLASS: A VERTICAL FARM TAKES ROOTS IN WYOMING Director: Jennifer Tennican Country: USA, Running Time: 68 min Vertical Harvest (VH) is a highly innovative but risky experiment in growing crops and providing meaningful employment for people with disabilities. Built on 1/10 of an acre at an elevation of 6,237 feet, the high tech hydroponic greenhouse is located in Jackson, Wyoming, a mountain town with extreme seasonal fluctuations in weather, population and demand for goods and services. Business drama is interwoven with the personal journeys of individuals who are part of an underemployed and underestimated group, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Plants and people grow together in this intimate portrait of one community’s attempt to address timely and pressing issues around local food production, inclusion and opportunity.

KOYAANISQATSI (1982) Director: Godfrey Reggio Country: USA, Running Time: 86 min A collection of expertly photographed phenomena with no conventional plot. The footage focuses on nature, humanity, and the relationship between them.

KUNDUN (1997) Director: Martin Scorsese Country: USA, Running Time: 134 min From childhood to adulthood, Tibet’s fourteenth Dalai Lama deals with Chinese oppression and other problems.

CENTRAL COAST FILMMAKER SHOWCASE

FEATURE DOCUMENTARY 91 HARVESTS (see above)

BETTER TOGETHER Director: Isaac Hernandez Country: USA, Running Time: 50 min Community makes the difference. The response to a horrendous oil blowout fifty years ago in Santa Barbara sparked the modern environment, creating a culture that continues to inspire local solutions to global problems. The legacy of the oil spill continues to inform this community, which keeps coming together, providing local solutions to global environmental problems; such as when over 3,000 volunteers jointed the Santa Barbara Bucket Brigade to dig the mud from homes after the deadly 2018 debris flow.

BY HAND Director: Kellen Keene Country: USA, Running Time: 67 min In an attempt to escape comfort, reconnect to the natural world and set a new bar for ocean adventure, SLO County residents and twin brothers Casey and Ryan Higginbotham made a decision that would reshape their loives. On March 18, 2016, they embarked on a 2200-mile paddle from Alaska to Mexico with 18-foot paddle boards. SPOONS: A SANTA BARBARA STORY Director: Wyatt Daily Country: USA, Running Time: 58 min Dusty archives have been re-discovered remastered to bring a new perspective to one of the most crucial periods in surfing’s evolution. This is a film compiled of never-before-seen footage from surfing’s Golden Age, with outtakes and extras from some of surfing’s most well-known filmmakers to tell a history that has never been told before. A story of craftsmanship, work ethic, renegades and tradition; a film that goes beyond the time spent in the ocean to define how one spends a lifetime.

NARRATIVE SHORT FILMS THE ADVENTURES OF COWMAN AND LAMBOY Director: Dominic Hure Country: USA, Running Time: 7 min

BLUE NOISE Director: Jonah Moshammer Country: USA, Running Time: 12 min

CAL POLY SHORTS Directors: Cal Poly Liberal Arts students Country: USA, Running Time: 50 min

CRIMSON CUFFS Director: Madeline Vail Country: USA, Running Time: 7 min

DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS Director: Dale Griffiths Stamos Country: USA, Running Time: 13 min

THE INCIDENT Director: Johannes S. Beals Country: USA, Running Time: 5 min

LOCKDOWN Director: Jorrit Van Der Kooi Country: USA, Running Time: 8 min

MOVING PAINS Director: Michael Gould Country: USA, Running Time: 14 min

NICKEL IN THE SAND Director: Mike Winger Country: USA, Running Time: 3 min

ODD BIRD Director: Katy Dore Country: USA, Running Time: 9 min

ROSIE Director: Shanti Herzog Country: USA, Running Time: 17 min

DOCUMENTARY SHORT 93: LETTERS FROM MARGE Director: Heather Hudson Country: USA, Running Time: 30 min

BIRDS OF LOS BANOS Director: Gail Osherenko Country: USA, Running Time: 14 min

CARRIZO PLAIN: A SENSE OF PLACE Director: Jeff McLoughlin Country: USA, Running Time: 32 min

THE EDGE OF PURPOSE Director: Winslow Perry Country: USA, Running Time: 40 min

FARM TO FLOAT: THE MAKING OF THE CALIFORNIA GROWN ROSE PARADE ENTRIES Director: Alex Raban Country: USA, Running Time: 17 min

FOREVER VOTERS Director: Sky Bergman Country: USA, Running Time: 7 min

KUT TO BE THE BEST: THE LAST BLACK BARBERSHOP IN SAN LUIS OBISPO Director/Writer: Justice Whitaker Country: USA, Running Time: 40 min

LIFESAVER: THE SLO NOOR FOUNDATION STORY Director: Bob Williams Country: USA, Running Time: 40 min

MARGARET SINGER: SEEKING LIGHT Director: Louise Palanker Country: USA, Running Time: 20 min

MOCHITSUKI (see above)

ORANGEBURG: A TOWN, A TEAM, AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY Director: Jim Fabio Country: USA, Running Time: 20 min

PASO ROBLES: A GOODBYE STORY Director: Brandt Goodman Country: USA, Running Time: 4 min

REFORGING A LEGACY Director: Bryan McLain Country: USA, Running Time: 8 min

ABOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Located half-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco, San Luis Obispo’s laid-back vibe and serene natural beauty is the perfect setting for this highly regarded annual film celebration. Filmmakers rave about the warmth and attentiveness that is so much a part of the SLO Film fest experience, as does the swelling tide of industry pros and film critics who are fast discovering the film festival’s thoughtful audiences and unique programming sensibility. At the SLO Film Fest, “Movies Matter!”

*Featured photo: HollywoodGlee at the SLO Film Fest Festival Tent (Photo by Kevin O’Connor, in memoriam)

(Source: Press release provided by John Wildman, Wildman PR)

The 2020 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival (@SloFilmFest) presented by Hotel San Luis Obispo #SLOHotel announces galas & special event screenings (March 17-22) #SLOFilmFest #SLOIFF2020 Posted by Larry Gleeson Chusy Jardine’s IT ALL BEGINS WITH A SONG: THE STORY OF THE NASHVILLE SONGWRITER is the Opening Night…

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Syracuse is one of the richest cities in New York State and one of the most worthwhile tourist attractions.

Syracuse is home to a vibrant history, a beautiful lake, and some of the highest rates of snowfall in the country. Syracuse is home to the Erie Canal Museum, which commemorates a statewide waterway story and Skanonh Law Center for Peace, which brings back the traditions and culture of Native Americans in the region. Top 10 things to do in Syracuse, NY.

1. Erie Canal Museum

The Erie Canal, the historic waterway stretching from Albany, NY, Buffalo, NY, was first completed in 1825, and stretches 363 miles across the state. When it was built, it was an indispensable waterway to transport goods between the Atlantic and the Great Lakes. The channel's locks and waterways, and all the side channels sprouting from it, are present throughout New York state, and the archival history of this beautiful canal is told through the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse . Visitors to the museum can learn about the past and its current impact on trade, New York State, etc. Here is 10 things to do in Syracuse, NY.

2. Everson Museum of Art

This modern building in downtown Syracuse is within its walls an impressive collection of American art. It is the first museum dedicated to American art and artists, and its collection of sculptures, paintings, videos, ceramics, graphics and photographs containing more than 11,000 unique works on display. There is also a series of seasonal and temporary exhibitions that the museum organizes, and rotates seasonally.

3. Stickley Museum

Stickley Furniture Company was founded by five Stickley brothers over a century ago in Binghamton, New York. By the early 20th century, their Mission Oak designs, excellent construction and high quality wood became very popular, especially because their furniture was manufactured for use, not a ornament in a stuffy living room. The Stickley Museum, located in Fayetteville, honors the work and heritage of the Stickley brothers, with historic furniture on display along with information about its importance.

4. Salt Museum

The first cases of salty, salty spring water reported in Syracuse came from Jesuit missionaries in 1654, and shortly after, the city of Syracuse was founded. Salt production in the region increased rapidly and Syracuse provided most of the salt used throughout the United States for much of the 19th century. Even today, Syracuse is sometimes referred to as the Salt City and Salt Museum in The nearby town of Liverpool is the reason. Visitors to the Salt Museum can see exhibits and artifacts from the salt industry while learning about the history and its impact on the area.

5. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is a staple in Central and Western New York State, known for the best BBQ in the north of the Mason-Dixon line and, as some would claim, nationwide. The restaurant has expanded throughout the area, but this place in Syracuse is original and has been serving delicious food for the community since 1988. Initially a bar for cyclists, Dinosaur Bar- B-Que is now a proud, fresh, prosperous restaurant, delicious ingredients and great drinks, and even hosts a live music venue that offers live blues to complete the full dining experience.

6. Empire Brewing Co

This award-winning brewery has a farm in the nearby town of Cazenovia, NY, and a fully operational brewery and brewery in the city of Syracuse. The relaxed, casual atmosphere of the brewpub, with its brick interior, comfortable seating and the presence of large copper tanks where beer is brewed, is a great place to sit back and hang out while enjoying. Slo Mo IPA, Skinny Atlas Light, or East Coast Amber Ale. Brewpub also serves a variety of delicious foods, mostly sourced from beer farms and other local producers.

7. Onondaga Historical Association

The history of the Onondaga district is on display at the Onondaga Historical Society, where visitors can wander exhibitions to learn about the area throughout the ages. From industry in the Syracuse area to fashion in the early 20th century to life in the Onondaga district during World War II, the Historical Society houses a series of temporary and permanent exhibits for all to enjoy. There are also a number of exhibitions from OHA on display in the city of Syracuse and a stroll through the city can reveal some fascinating histories.

8. Central New York Regional Market

Central New York Central Market is a huge, active farmer market. During the peak summer season, this market has more than 400 vendors, selling fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, cheese, and more, directly from the local farms where they are grown, as well as other items. like fresh barbeque, crafts and wine and local wines. There are also several on-site restaurants, where visitors can try some local fare and whet their appetite while shopping.

9. City Market Syracuse

Each year, from May to October, the Syracuse Municipal Market sets up stores outside of the Everson Art Museum on the second Sunday of each month. The open-air market is a fixture in downtown Syracuse and visitors to the city can find crafts such as jewelry, clothing, accessories and ceramics as well as classic items like clothes, housewares and furniture. Proven over the years to be the perfect place to find unique gifts, quirky accessories, and fun merchandise for the home.

10. Lakeland Winery

 At Lakeland Winery, visitors can sample a wide variety of wines made by the producer, or even try making their own. Wine tasting appointments can be booked online or by phone, and you'll be able to try some of Lakeland's best and most diverse wines. By making an appointment to make your own wine, Lakeland provides a full experience, from sampling wine to choosing a variety of types even making it. Customers will receive up to 30 bottles of homemade wine, will be ready to receive and consume several months after the winemaking event.

Here are the top 10 things to do in Syracuse, NY. Do you have a choice for yourself? Have a nice trip.

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Best Places to Go Backpacking on a Budget in California

California is world-famous for its spectacular landscapes, stunning beaches, enchanting forests, and mesmerizing mountain views. Spread across 900 miles of sweeping sights from its tip to its tail; this Golden State is warm and inviting along the shore, scorching hot in the desert routes and moderate in the national parks – a real treat for roadies who want to do it on a budget!

So, if you’ve set your heart and mind on taking a backpacking trek, then add these 6 places to your itinerary.

Four Lakes Loop for Year Round Wilderness

With 600 miles of sheer wilderness, this heavily forested trip will take you through an alpine wonderland filled with colorful meadows, wildflowers, white trinities, and red and white stone spires. It starts with a steady uphill hike, moves to the Deer Creek Pass and from this high point begins the circumnavigation of Sligo Peak which gradually descends towards the infinite pool of four lakes – where every aspect will compete for your attention!

Big Sur Backcountry – If Your Trip is During the Offseason

One of California’s most beautiful landscapes for backpacking, Big Sur is where you can hang, have drinks, and also go hiking without having to spend a fortune! At only $15 a night you can enjoy the enchanting views of the Ventana Wilderness and relieve your stress with a chilled beer at the River Inn. And when you get tired contending with the rocks, you can indulge your senses with a late-night soak in the Esalen hot springs.

Santa Cruz Trail – Best Done in the Spring

Spring is when the natural splendor of Santa Cruz is in its full bloom so make the most of this season. With bountiful campgrounds, it is also a surfer’s paradise where you can get cans of bud for only two bucks and also go boardwalking!

Mount Etna Summit – for a Steady Uphill Climb during Hot Summer Days

An ideal hiking spot with stunning views of sunrises and sunsets, the Mount Etna offers a steady uphill climb and gradually descends to the Upper Ruffey Lake, for a refreshing cool off from the heat. Bushes will cover a considerable chunk of your climb so make sure your hiking boots are tough enough for the challenging terrain. But once you get to the top, it’s all about relaxing and enjoying the beauty of the sunset beside a bonfire.

Plumas National Forest – Perfect for Adventure Enthusiasts who Love their Pets!

Finally a dog-friendly backpacking trip with beautiful scenes and a wide range of topography for those who want to escape the city life! This hike will take you through the fascinating ranges of Cascade and Sierra Nevada. Here you will also get to witness the beauty of Bucks Lake Wilderness before you reach to the spectacular glacial lake.

San Luis Obispo County Hike has it all – Mountains, Ocean, Wine & Beer!

Yes! This all-in-one Californian coast has everything; from the oceans and the mountains to irresistible beer deals and baseball games. Whether you prefer a country-inn or a luxury hotel, SLO has something to suit every taste and fit every budget. The best time to be here is during the baseball season because if the home team scores, then you get your beers for just a dollar!

And with this, we sum up the top 6 picks for backpacking in California. Now depending on your budget, travel preferences, and skill level, you can finalize the most appropriate site and plan your supplies.

A backpacking trip that is filled with total enjoyment also requires proper financial planning, especially if you are on a budget. So, make sure you have saved enough before you embark on your trip and also have a financial backup such as a personal line of credit for travel purpose. A personal line of credit is a great vacation financing option that comes with a no-usage; no interest feature. It works just like a travel loan except that you don’t pay any interest until you actually use the money that is lying in your account.

This convenient travel loan can be used as cash or card to pay for your food and accommodation and can be repaid in pocket-friendly EMIs over a convenient duration. So, while you may not use the cash, you will still remain covered, just in case!

Author Bio:

Shiv Nanda is a financial analyst who currently lives in Bangalore (refusing to acknowledge the name change) and works with MoneyTap, India’s first app-based credit-line. Shiv is a true finance geek, and his friends love that. They always rely on him for advice on their investment choices, budgeting skills, personal financial matters and when they want to get a loan. He has made it his life’s mission to help and educate people on various financial topics, so email him your questions at shiv@moneytap.com.

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January is Restaurant Month in SLO County Enjoy January in Paso Robles wine country –SLO CAL’s Restaurant Month runs January 1-31, 2020. During the month of January, participating restaurants offer special prix-fixe menus for $30-$40 per person, plus other special offers.

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Tempranillo Goals

SLO County hits pretty hard on the Iberian varieties: not just Edna Valley’s fascination with Albarino, but Paso Robles has numerous wineries putting out classic, well-done Tempranillo–not to mention Garnacha and Carinena–there’s even a little Mencia. Out on the east-side, in the vast rolling hills of El Pomar District, the dry climate, cooling influence of the Templeton Gap and gobs of sunshine…

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