We showed up at Meridian Vineyards with some friends...had a picnic on their grounds and then went inside to taste.  http://www.meridianvineyards.com/.  So, to start off with, Meridian probably has some of the most beautifully landscaped and cared for grounds in the area. … [Read more...]

Our good friends at Cartlidge & Browne provided us with a 2008 Chardonnay to try.  http://cartlidgeandbrowne.com/.  We thought trying it out on the deck was a good idea...with the cat.  Anyway, a really nice Chardonnay from Napa County!  Lots of spice and butterscotch on the … [Read more...]

This place is only open three times a year...and we made it there!!!  It was Zinfandel Festival weekend, so one of the weekends that the Gelfand family opens their doors to visitors and wine club members.  http://gelfandvineyards.com/ Off the beaten path, it's worth the drive and … [Read more...]

Here in Paso Robles, we're very proud of our wine!  The grape growers, wine makers, wine pourers, and wine drinkers all deserve a little praise and celebration.  Well, ZinFest is one of the times when we get to show off our great Zinfandels, one of the major grapes grown around … [Read more...]

We found Cartlidge & Browne on Facebook, because we liked their name.  http://www.cartlidgeandbrowne.com/.  We struck up a conversation with Elijah and Marc, and lo and behold, they wanted to share some of their wine with us.  They're very nice people, that happen to have a … [Read more...]

Very conveniently located right off the square in downtown Paso Robles sits the Pianetta Winery tasting room - http://www.pianettawinery.com/.  What a great little place, and pretty dang good wines, too.  They do all reds, well and a tasty rose.  The Pianetta family has been … [Read more...]