Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance: Provides information on Paso Robles wineries and vineyards, area special events, hotels, etc. www.pasowine.com

Hospice du Rhone: A celebration of Rhone Wines, with seminars, tastings, and great food. www.hospicedurhone.com

Family Winemakers of California: Association representing the small, family-owned winemakers of California. www.familywinemakers.org

Free the Grapes: Free the Grapes! is a national, grassroots coalition of consumers and wineries who seek to remove restrictions in 24 states that still prohibit consumers from purchasing wines directly from out-of-state wineries. www.freethegrapes.com

Rhone Rangers: The Rhone Rangers is a non-profit, educational organization focused on Rhone varietal wine grapes grown in America, and the production and enjoyment of Rhone wines. www.rhonerangers.org or (707) 462-5943.

San Luis Obispo Vintners & Growers Association: Non-profit organization to promote the vineyards and wines of California’s Edna, Arroyo Grande, Avila valleys and Nipomo in San Luis Obispo County. www.slowine.com

Santa Barbara Wine Country: Provides information on Santa Barbara County wineries and vineyards, area special events, hotels, etc. www.sbcountywines.com

Nat Decants FREE Wine E-Newsletter: Wine picks, articles and humor from Natalie MacLean, named the World's Best Drink Writer at the World Food Media Awards in Australia. Natalie is also the author of Red, White and Drunk All Over: A Wine Soaked Journey from Grape to Glass. For more details on this book and to sign up for the newsletter, visit http://www.nataliemaclean.com

Hotel Cheval:  A sophisticated and stylish 16-room luxury inn in downtown Paso Robles.   Influenced by the surrounding equestrian countryside, and situated in Central California’s prized food and wine region, the intimate, European style Hotel Cheval offers well-traveled guests an experience unlike any other in the area, with old-world hospitality and exceptional personalized service amidst thoughtfully designed and refined accommodations.  www.hotelcheval.com