Central Coast Wineries Archives - Page 17 of 44

Earth Day Food and Wine Festival 2015

April 27, 2015 matt 2 Comments

Sometimes it’s hard to come up with something new to say. I have written about my experiences at Earth Day Food and Wine Festival for five or more years now. One of the things I write about the event is that each year gets better and better. There are VERY few events that I can … [Read more...]

Pear Valley and Solarponics Turn Sunshine into Wine

April 17, 2015 matt Leave a Comment

Just in time for Earth Day, we thought this Press Release about Pear Valley Winery and Solarponics pairing up to do great things was appropriate. Check out the scoop below to learn about how one of our very own Paso Robles wineries is doing their part to be kind to the earth. The … [Read more...]

Press Release: CABs of Distinction Grand Tasting To Showcase Wines Perfected In Paso Robles

April 9, 2015 matt Leave a Comment

Every now and then, we're privy to some pretty cool news about the Paso Robles wine scene. Here's just another update on the CAB Collective coming up in May. If you like Cabernet Sauvignon, and why wouldn't you, you just might want to check this event out. … [Read more...]

Q&A with Maggie Tillman of Alta Colina – Part 2

April 3, 2015 matt 3 Comments

Happy Friday folks and welcome to Part 2 of my Q&A with Maggie Tillman of Alta Colina Winery. If you missed Part 1 you can catch that here. Have a great Easter weekend. … [Read more...]

Q&A with Maggie Tillman of Alta Colina – Part 1

March 28, 2015 matt 7 Comments

Anyone that knows of Alta Colina knows that they are making some of the best wines in the Paso Robles area. They are just one of those places that has it all: great wine, small production, talented winemaker, and a truly fun and down to earth group of people. … [Read more...]

Tasting Room Etiquette

March 12, 2015 matt 14 Comments

We were recently driving in the car and had the radio on. It was tuned in to 92.5 The Krush here in San Luis Obispo County and it happened to be while David Wilson of Grape Encounters Radio was on. We were catching the last segment in which he was chatting with Sara Schneider … [Read more...]

Il Cortile Races to Fight Cancer

March 9, 2015 matt 4 Comments

We received a press release this morning informing us about Il Cortile’s involvement in raising money and awareness for Cancer Support Community through the Tour of Paso cycling event on March 21. I do not share very many press releases because in my mind most of them aren’t … [Read more...]

Paso Robles Wine: Pianetta Winery

February 28, 2015 matt 2 Comments

One of the many tasting rooms located in the beautiful downtown of Paso Robles, Pianetta Winery was started in 2002 by John Pianetta and his daughter, Caitlin. However, John began growing grapes on his property a few miles north of Paso Robles roughly 20 years ago. So, don’t call … [Read more...]

Paso Robles Wine: Asuncion Ridge Vineyards

February 22, 2015 matt Leave a Comment

One of the things that I feel Annie have failed to do in the last couple of years is really take advantage of the wine tasting rooms that are right in the middle of downtown Paso Robles. Typically when we go downtown it’s to take Sammy to the park or to go to dinner on a date … [Read more...]

Paso Robles (actually Templeton) Wine: Bella Luna Winery

February 16, 2015 matt Leave a Comment

I feel like we’ve been back on the wine trail more than normal. Thank 8lb baby Jesus for babysitters. I must say though, I hate saying "babysitter" because the people that watch Sammy are our friends. Okay, now back to the wine drinking at hand. Bella Luna Winery…we haven’t been … [Read more...]