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A Little of the BIG Scoop on Daou Vineyards

August 24, 2011 matt 4 Comments

Have you heard of Daou Vineyards? Yeah, we have too...and nothing but great things! We made it out there, and by out there, we mean out Adelaida Road, not too far from downtown but situated at the highest point of any winery in Paso Robles! This means that there's absolutely … [Read more...]

The Word on the Street About Alta Colina Wines

August 23, 2011 matt 4 Comments

We've been wanting to visit Alta Colina's tasting room in Paso Robles for quite a while now and we finally made it out there! There's been a lot of talk on the street about how great Alta Colina's wines are, and since we're drinking wine for the people, we felt that we needed to … [Read more...]

Wine: Here, There & Everywhere!

August 19, 2011 matt 8 Comments

So, what's your deal? What's your favorite place to drink wine? Do you have a favorite time or mood to have a glass? What we mean is this.... - When you're reading a book by the fireplace? - At a wine bar with friends? - On the deck on a hot summer day? - When you're … [Read more...]

Epoch or Epic, or Both???

August 17, 2011 matt Leave a Comment

ep·och [ep-uhk or, especially Brit., ee-pok] Noun: a particular period of time marked by distinctive features, events, etc. Epoch Estate Wines is one of the newer tasting rooms that's opened in the glorious Paso Robles wine region. They've taken up residence in the historical … [Read more...]

If You Could….Would You?

August 15, 2011 matt 16 Comments

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? Why? Say you had no worries about money, time, work, family, or any other obligation, where would you find yourself? Isn't there somewhere you've always wanted to go? Some place that's been calling your name that … [Read more...]

It's All About #CabernetDay and Ortman Family Vineyards

August 12, 2011 matt 14 Comments

We stopped in at Ortman Family Vineyard's Tasting Room in downtown Paso Robles to get some tastes of their delectable wines and chat with our good friend, Hollie. We also wanted to talk to Ortman about the Second Annual #CabernetDay, seeing as how they make some damn good … [Read more...]

Blondes or Brunettes? Who REALLY Has More Fun?

August 10, 2011 matt 2 Comments

There's plenty of jokes that have been thrown around out there about Blondes and Brunettes, right? We've heard them all. It always seems to come down to figuring out who's having more fun...and, really, who knows the answer but the Blondes or the Brunettes? We all have our … [Read more...]

Can You FEEL the Suspense? 13th Annual Winemaker's Cookoff Brings it!

August 8, 2011 matt 4 Comments

The Winemaker Cookoff is the most competitive event of the year in Paso Robles...winemakers competing for the event-goers' votes for best food and wine pairing! This event is put on by the Paso Robles Rotary Club and it benefits local High School Seniors, with college … [Read more...]

You Guessed it, We’re Sippin’ With Stogies Again

August 5, 2011 matt 7 Comments

Hey! If you've ever wondered if there's an event that you should attend in the Paso Robles area, this is the ONE!!! It's new (3rd annual), it's different than your standard wine event, and it's just damn FUN! In this interview we talk to Christina of Boss Cigars in Arroyo … [Read more...]

Wine, BBQ Pits, & Bribes!

August 3, 2011 matt 8 Comments

We're spoiled with all of the events that go on around here, all up and down the Central Coast...but one of our all-time favorites is the Winemaker Cookoff! This is an event that showcases the BBQ'ing skills of the winemakers in the area, and pits them against each other for all … [Read more...]