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Article: Clautiere Vineyard pairs wine & wigs.
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- Wines & Vines
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- January 1, 2005
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The atmosphere at Paso Robles' Clautiere Vineyard is best described by owner Claudine Blackwell: "Edward Scissorhands meets the Mad Hatter at the Moulin Rouge."
The inspired creation of Blackwell and partner Terry Brady, Clautiere's tasting room announces its uniqueness from the outside in. The winery grounds feature a whimsical wrought-iron fence--designed by Blackwell, a former furniture and fashion designer--and an attention-getting crimson tasting room building.
Inside, visitors are greeted with periwinkle walls, black and white checkerboard floors and a selection of outrageous wigs to wear while tasting wine. Wigs and wine? Why?
According ...