Hoot n Annie

Mitchella Vineyard & Winery, A Hidden Wine Gem in Paso Robles

April 6, 2011 matt 2 Comments

Their tag line is "Life is an Adventure, Drink Wine", and that pretty much covers it! Mitchella Vineyard and Winery is nestled on the 46 East in Paso Robles, literally just behind Robert Hall, across from Vina Robles, and about 2 miles from town. You'll find the quaint … [Read more...]

Sculptures, Charity and Wine! Welcome to Paso Robles…

April 5, 2011 matt 5 Comments

We ventured out in the middle of moving…well, it was actually a needed break to DRINK!! Where did we end up? Good question…we thought we would attend the Team Vino Vice Relay for Life event that they call Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate!! The event was held at Sculpterra Winery, … [Read more...]

Going, Going, Gone!

April 4, 2011 matt 20 Comments

Well, we're not really gone, just moved. We moved from the East side of Paso Robles to the West side. It's something we've been wanting to do for a long time now, and we just did it this weekend! We are now just 4 short blocks from the Downtown park. We timed our walk … [Read more...]

Wine is a Feeling, Wine is What YOU Make it

April 1, 2011 matt 4 Comments

Wine creates a feeling. It’s more than just a beverage…it’s more than just a glass of juice…it’s an experience, but only if you let it be. Seriously, how many times have you been out and about socially and had a conversation about how interesting Bud Light is? When have you … [Read more...]

These Wineries Won't Stay Still…and that's okay!

March 31, 2011 matt 4 Comments

EOS has moved. Firestone has moved. Everybody is moving. Wait...things are changing, but remember that the one constant in life is change, right? The fact that things change and move in the wine industry is a reflection of the fact that things in life change and move! … [Read more...]

Tobin James: Wine Party Central!

March 30, 2011 matt 27 Comments

Tobin James Cellars is one winery where we don’t really want to talk about the wine (and we don’t mean that in a bad way) because there is something much bigger at work here. Every single business on the planet would love to have what Tobin has going on!! What is it?? A big … [Read more...]

How to Enjoy Wine…Among Other Things

March 29, 2011 matt 24 Comments

Certain situations call for certain wines. Not in the mood for wine? No problem, some situations call for other "stuff". The moral of the story is to sit back, enjoy life, appreciate the ones your with, and make the most of every moment! Here we go...in no particular … [Read more...]

Where Food and Wine Collide…DCS Catering

March 28, 2011 matt 8 Comments

Not sure if you’ve ever had one of those food experiences that makes you stop what you’re doing, grab the person next to you, and say “OMG”!!! You know, when time stops, the skies open, your plate and your glass start singing and you hear the food speak to you! If you haven’t … [Read more...]

Hey…What's Your Favorite Wine?

March 25, 2011 matt 16 Comments

We've been talking a lot about specific wines lately. More specifically, what our current favorite varieties of wine are. For Annie, it's anything big, juicy, and red! A big, fruity Petite Sirah that brings about thoughts of baked blueberry cobbler or warm cinnamon bread. … [Read more...]

Hug Cellars Wine to be Exact!!

March 24, 2011 matt 6 Comments

The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Hug Cellars in Paso Robles is the fact that Augie and Raquel are literally, THE nicest people in the world!! Every single time we see them they make us feel like family, it’s awesome. On top of that they have this great little … [Read more...]