A really neat place to stop and taste wine is B&E Vineyards, just South East of Paso Robles.  www.bevineyard.com.  They do reds...and do them well.  They grow Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah and do single varietal wines as well as a blend called Red Rhythm.  B&E is a … [Read more...]

Now this is the stuff!  Chateau Margene is located South East of Paso Robles on La Panza Rd...http://www.chateaumargene.com/.  They focus on making Cabernet Sauvignon and do a wonderful job!  They make about 3,000 cases a year, of which includes their second label, Mooney Family, … [Read more...]

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...]