On our way to Newport Beach recently, we stopped in Ventura to see Hoot’s Twitter buddy Gary Stewart of Four Brix Winery. This was our first time meeting him in real life, along with his wife Karen. We were fortunate to get a tour of their new tasting room and winery facility, … [Read more...]
Musical, Mystical, Magical, Glen Phillips!
We were the lucky ones that got invited to join our good friends, Bill and Ellen at a local concert event for a great cause. This was a musical event held at Castoro Cellars in Paso Robles on a balmy Saturday evening. In other words, this was the perfect summer evening; the … [Read more...]
How Do You Gauge Your Pinot???
If there ever was a complicated and intriguing wine, it's Pinot Noir! It's been said that Pinots have the broadest range of noses and palate qualities of any wine. It's also been said that if you happen to fancy Pinot Noir, that you've come to have one of the most expensive … [Read more...]
Views + Chamisal Wine + Waves = Central Coast Life
We were so lucky to be invited to stay at a dear family friend's Morro Bay vacation home this weekend, and we took the opportunity to relax, enjoy, and attempt to get bored! This home is right on the "Morro Strand" beach, overlooking the beautiful waves and dormant volcano known … [Read more...]
Moonstones, Waves, and Seagulls
All are plentiful in Cambria, right at the ocean front, one of our favorite cool retreats from Paso Robles during the summer months. And when we say "cool" we mean temperature. When it's in the middle of the heat of summer, Paso Robles will reach well over 100 degrees and if … [Read more...]
Got Adventure???
Today’s post is about a weekend wine adventure we are going on after work today. We will be heading down to Solvang and Los Olivos to blog about many wineries, some restaurants, and the hotel we’re staying in. So the question is…do you give yourself enough adventures?? Oh crap, … [Read more...]
How to Enjoy Wine…Among Other Things
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...]
World of Pinot Noir Closing Thoughts
We showed up, we drank Pinot Noir, and we left! Isn't that what you're supposed to do at an Event like this? An event where you have a huge outdoor tent filled with some of the best Pinot Noir producers from our area and beyond, brunch snacks, and a bunch of pinot-philes like … [Read more...]