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  a lot of variety and have been known to grow many types of red and white wine grapes over the years.
Castoro Cellars is focused on sustainability and is fully solar powered. Solar power came in 2006 with 42 solar panels at the
Cobble Creek vineyard. In 2012 more arrays were installed at Dos Vinas vineyard to power wells and a home. Today there is
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a three acre solar array, remote mobile solar installation, and solar panels on the tasting room gallery roof. Son Luke Udsen said, “We are constantly improv- ing and expanding, hoping to
get all electric ATVs and tractors charged by solar power. The next sustainability goal is getting away from gas and diesel power.”
Udsen shares, “Future plans are looking bright. We are trying to constantly evolve and keep in touch with our beginnings. It’s important we make sure that we don’t become old school, compla- cent or lose our identity.”
Check out Castoro’s Bethel Rd. Distillery where you’ll find small batch wines and a nice variety of quality brandy, gin, grappa, or- ange liqueur and walnut liqueur.
Castoro Cellars is located at 1315 N. Bethel Rd, Templeton. Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. For more information call (805) 238-0725 or visit castorocellars.com
-Cassandra Frey
 WITH 26 VARIETALS AND ENDLESS VINEYARD VIEWS THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. BRING A PICNIC AND ENJOY.
Pear Valley Estate Wine• 4900 Union Road Paso Robles, California 93446
Tasting Room Hours: 11am to 5pm• 7 days a week by appointment• Phone: (805) 237-2861• pearvalley.com
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