Dark Star makes small lots of premium, hand-crafted wines, including traditional Bordeaux and Rhône styles, creative California blends, and some things not everyone has: Montepulciano, Tempranillo, Viognier, Roussanne, Rosé of Grenache and a Port. Our Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc are definitely worth the trip. Our menu presently includes about twenty different varietals and blends.
Drop by and visit our spacious indoor tasting room and outdoor patio, both with comfortable seating. Bring your own picnic and enjoy wine by the glass, or Dark Star snacks if it is your lucky day.
Dark Star is pet and family friendly. Check out our observation beehive, ax throwing pitch, free-range chickens and winery cats. Taste eight-ish wines for a fifteen-dollar tasting fee, waived with a bottle purchase. Check the darkstarcellars.com "events" page for our regular music events and parties.
It’s important for all hosts to realize that my repertoire allows me to do an entire show of singer-songwriter favorites including John Mayer, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton and John Hiatt to name a few. Mix in wailin’ blues on the “silver bullet” National Style O slide guitar with harmonica cuttin’ through for good measure, and you have one of the most eclectic musical combinations on the Central Coast!
DetailsCome just before 2:00 and join our winemaker for a tour and barrel tasting. We will take a short stroll through the vineyard to see how the vines are doing, and make a stop at the crush pad to inspect the equipment. From there, we will proceed to the winery, where we will sample from barrels and see if we can distinguish between different oak treatments. After you have astonished me with your discerning taste, we will retire to the bar for a standard tasting, where you may select eight additional samples from our extensive list.
DetailsThe Neighborhood Katz are on a roll. During the last year they have been quickly building momentum connecting with friends - new and old - at weddings, birthdays, saloons, wineries, restaurants, the Mid-State Fair and various community events throughout SLO County! The good vibes are contagious and The Katz are ready to keep the party going!
The Katz bring a mix of timeless Classic Rock, Motown grooves, R&B smoothness, Soul fire, catchy Pop, Funky beats, and a touch of Country twang! With their diverse backgrounds in the music industry, The Katz deliver a show that resonates with fans of all ages—especially if you remember jamming to your favorite local radio hits from the 60s, 70s, and 80s! So grab your friends, unleash your inner dancer and join the fun with The Neighborhood Katz!