Travel Reference
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OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
JAMES DEAN MEMORIAL
In Cholame, about 25 miles east of Paso Robles via Hwy 46, there's a memorial near the
spot where Rebel Without a Causestar James Dean fatally crashed his Porsche on
September 30, 1955, at the age of 24. Ironically, the actor had recently filmed a public-
safety campaign TV spot, in which he said, 'The road is no place to race your car. It's real
murder. Remember, drive safely. The life you save might be mine.' Look for the shiny
stainless-steel memorial wrapped around an oak tree outside the truck-stop Jack Ranch
Cafe, which has old photographs and movie-star memorabilia inside.
Eastside
J Lohr Vineyards & Wines
WINERY
(
www.jlohr.com
; 6169 Airport Rd; tasting fee free-$10; 10am-5pm)
A Central Coast wine pioneer, J Lohr owns vineyards in Napa Valley, Monterey's Santa
Lucia Highlands and Paso's pastoral countryside. Knowledgeable staff guide you through a
far-reaching wine list.
Tobin James Cellars
WINERY
(
www.tobinjames.com
; 8950 Union Rd; 10am-6pm)
Anti-serious Old West saloon pours bold reds, including an outlaw 'Ballistic' Zinfandel
and 'Liquid Love' dessert wine. No tasting fee.
Eberle Winery
WINERY
(
www.eberlewinery.com
; 3810 E Hwy 46; tasting fee free-$10;
10am-5pm Oct-Mar, 10am-6pm Apr-
Sep)
Offers lofty vineyard views and hourly tours of its wine caves. Sociable tastings run the
gamut of white and red varietals and Rhône blends.
Cass Winery
WINERY
(
www.casswines.com
;
7350 Linne Rd; tasting fee $10;
11am-5pm)
