Following a very successful and enjoyable LCOC excursion to the winery in 2025, back by popular demand, this year’s V8s in the Vines will be a joint event with the Great Autos car club.  Participants from both clubs will head to Paso Robles on Saturday March 28 for a repeat visit to Mystic Hills Winery where we enjoyed a rolicking good time there a year ago!

Mystic Hills, 79550 Watkins La., San Miguel, CA, a family-run, award-winning vineyard, has graciously offered to open its doors for a private tasting. The winery is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends, led by winemaker and Oscar-winning film editor Joel Cox and his wife, Judy.

The day kicks off at 11:00 a.m. with a rendezvous at Starbucks in Paso Robles — time for a little tire-kicking, hood-raising, and caffeine before we fire up the engines for a scenic 30-minute cruise through wine country to the vineyard. Upon arrival, lunch from a local favorite deli will be waiting, followed by a guided tasting led by Joel and Judy themselves.

Make it a day trip — or turn it into a full weekend escape. Suggested accommodation is Hotel Siri, 715 24th St. Paso Robles, currently offering rooms starting around $150 per night. For those staying over, we’ll continue the good times by exploring Paso Robles’ surprisingly vibrant culinary scene.

To register and get details for the Starbucks location, click the V8s in the Vines link below

 or contact David Meagher by March 23 at meagher1978@gmail.com

• When: Saturday March 28th
• Cost: $29.50, includes gourmet box lunch
• Location: Rendezvous at 11 a.m. at Starbucks, ______________ then scenic drive to the winery
• Mystic Hills Winery, 79550 Watkins La, San Miguel, CA