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Paso Robles Wine: Pear Valley Vineyards

March 11, 2013 matt 2 Comments

I wish I had remembered to do a video while we were at Pear Valley Vineyards because it is amazingly beautiful out there but you’re going to have to rely on my words and the handful of photos you’ll find below. This is a great spot on the east side of Paso Robles on Union Road. … [Read more...]

Death Serves As A Reminder…Again

March 8, 2013 matt 14 Comments

This post is a little bit of a break from the unimportant world of food and wine. … [Read more...]

Paso Robles Beer: BarrelHouse Brewing

March 6, 2013 matt 2 Comments

Yep, I said beer! Paso Robles is definitely known for the wine, which I love, but I’m excited to see more of a beer scene here, with the arrival of another microbrewery...BarrelHouse Brewing Company. Everyone knows Firestone Walker Brewery is here and I love their beer, but it’s … [Read more...]

Charity in Paso Robles Wine Country

March 4, 2013 matt 2 Comments

There’s a relatively new charity that we have become involved with called “must! charities”. Its focus is on the North County of San Luis Obispo County…so Santa Margarita to San Miguel. It was started by some cool folks in the Paso Robles wine industry and we are very happy to be … [Read more...]

Our Three Favorite Wines from February

March 1, 2013 matt 11 Comments

Wow, another month gone by which means another month of wine drinking and time for us to let you know what our three favorite wines from February were. … [Read more...]

News from Paso Robles: Paso Robles CAB Collective, New Brewery, and More

February 27, 2013 matt 6 Comments

Here’s some more news, info, and event stuff happening in our area. Keep up with the new Vina Robles Amphitheatre here. Annie and I are really looking forward to this venue. Anything to get more music to our area!! … [Read more...]

Why Every Winery Should Have a Blog

February 25, 2013 matt 16 Comments

1) It is a fantastic way to get people back to your website 2) It’s an amazing way to educate people, show them the vineyard, show the winemaking process, talk about the wine business, share your personal story in life and in wine, share events, etc. etc. etc. … [Read more...]

Paso Robles Wine: Cass Winery

February 22, 2013 matt 6 Comments

I’ll say the most important thing first and then give you some detail. If you haven’t been to Cass Winery you need to get dressed right now, find someone fun to take with you, and head over as soon as possible. If you have been before…go again. Here’s why… … [Read more...]

Paso Robles Wine: Villa Creek Cellars

February 20, 2013 matt 2 Comments

A couple weeks back we headed out on the wine trail, imagine that. We ended up at Thacher (which we posted about on Monday) and finally made it out to Villa Creek Cellars. Villa Creek has been on our radar for some time for two reasons: 1.) when we’ve tried their wine at Villa … [Read more...]

Paso Robles Wine: Thacher Winery

February 18, 2013 matt 3 Comments

We recently headed over to Vineyard Drive in Paso Robles to check out Thacher Winery. It had been over 4 years since we had been there so figured it was time to get back out there. It’s a beautiful drive out to Thacher Winery and once you get there the property doesn’t disappoint … [Read more...]