Yeah, yeah, wine's great and all...but what do you drink when you just aren't in the mood for wine? Or how about when you're at somebody's house and they're not serving wine? Or even when you go to a bar to play pool with your peeps and wine just isn't an option that you're … [Read more...]
Wine: What's Perception Got to do with it?
What is perception, really? Well, according to dictionary.com, perception is defined as: "Immediate or intuitive recognition or appreciation, of oral, psychological, or aesthetic qualities; insight; intuition; discernment." And what does it have to do with wine, you ask? Well … [Read more...]
Small Town 4th of July
Our 4th of July festivities started in Templeton where we watched their Main Street Independence Day parade from the front porch of Clavo Cellars. First thing we must say is that Templeton is a hidden gem…a town of roughly 3,000 people which has a few great restaurants, … [Read more...]
Huge Slabs of Meat, Cocktails and Cool People…A BBQ in the Sticks!
So, not a whole lot to say here...we had great wine, we had Mojitos, we had incredible food, we spent quality time with great friends, and we just overall enjoyed ourselves! If you ever get the opportunity to do any of these things, we say "go get 'em!!!" If you have the … [Read more...]
A Blog? Why Anybody CAN be a Wine Blogger
Me? A blog? You ask! Well, first I suppose you need to love wine enough to make a go of being a wine blogger, but there really is no other reason anyone shouldn’t or couldn’t be a wine blogger or wine writer. Most wine blogging/writing that I’ve seen has been someone’s … [Read more...]
We Want to Help You Float YOUR Wine Boat!
So tell us...when it comes to wine...what floats YOUR boat??? What the hell does that mean, you ask? Well, what it means is...what is it about wine that draws you in? Wine is good, wine is not-so-good, wine can be an experience, it can be an escape, a release, it's an enigma. … [Read more...]
The Cool Wine Kids from Central Coast's Krush Radio
If you live anywhere near the Central Coast, then you've heard the Krush Radio, 92.5 on your dial! They're our local wine country's biggest supporter on the air, showcasing local wine shows, broadcasting in the vines, and setting up shop at all the local events! Well, we hung … [Read more...]
I've Got a Feelin….That Tonight's Gonna be a Good Night
Read these two scenarios and think about which one you'd rather experience: 1. You're at a work convention out of town and are in the mood to grab a drink at the end of the day. You've just met somebody (we'll call him/her "Pat") that was sitting near you during the last … [Read more...]
Muscles, Hips, and Shiny Things All Around!
The Estrella Warbirds Wines and Wheels 3rd Annual Car Show was just an overall sweet event. Wondering what we're talking about? Well, it's all about featuring cars; new and old, and planes; old and new, and bringing it all together at a memorial air field in Paso Robles. Oh … [Read more...]
101 Years is a Long Life!
Hi there…Annie here. So, today we’re doing something a little bit different; we’re dedicating this post and this day to my Grandfather, George Curtis Tunnell. He was born on January 8, 1910 and passed away on May 27, 2011. Apart from all that, he was just a great man and today … [Read more...]