I’m curious because I’m about to share a few of the things I’ve had to drink recently and it’s always nice to hear what everyone else is drinking…especially if it’s a “DO NOT MISS” adult beverage. So check out the slideshow and then let me know the best thing you’ve sipped on in … [Read more...]
Clayhouse Wines: Red, White, and Pink
Not necessarily in that order though!! We recently were sent some samples from Clayhouse Winery and we obliged by sampling them. The lineup consisted of some great stuff! … [Read more...]
Hospice du Rhone: The Final Day…Until Next Year!
The final day of Hospice du Rhone 2012 here in Paso Robles is always bittersweet…you're sad it’s over soon but your liver is ecstatic with that fact! This day started as the second day did, arriving at around 8 am to the Paso Robles Event Center to snag some breakfast and coffee … [Read more...]
Clayhouse Wines has Gone all TastingRoom.com on Us!
Clayhouse Wines recently got a sampler kit going with TastingRoom.com and we were lucky enough to receive one of them. This way of tasting wines is beneficial to the consumer and the winery. The consumer gets to taste six Clayhouse Wines in 50ml bottles to see what they … [Read more...]
Tolosa Winery, San Luis Obispo, Edna Valley
We haven’t been to Tolosa Winery since we had a party there for Annie when she got her Master’s Degree, about 4+ years ago…so, it was time to go back! This really is a great spot across from the airport in San Luis Obispo, the tasting room is well done (as you’ll see in the … [Read more...]
The "Crooked Road" to Starr Ranch…and Beyond…
We recently found ourselves out in the boondocks of Paso Robles wine country at a very unique spot called Starr Ranch. This is the home of both Starr Ranch and Crooked Road wines, made by the superb duo, Judy Starr and Ryan Ralston. Now, what makes this operation unique is that … [Read more...]
Epoch or Epic, or Both???
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...]
Stolpman Vineyards Tasting Room Brings It!
The Stolpman Tasting Room used to be located in Solvang but are now in the beautiful downtown of Los Olivos. The tasting room itself is cool, a quaint little front yard area with a few vines planted and an outdoor seating/ tasting area. We didn’t video the inside, it was … [Read more...]
The Winery Called Tre Anelli – What Does it Mean???
It means "Three Rings" in Italian! That's what! Three rings, that have come together to form a perfect synergy. Tre Anelli is right next door to its sister winery, Consilience, and is creating incredible wines. First off though, the tasting room itself is beautifully done, a … [Read more...]
Generations of Fess Parker Wine in Santa Barbara County
When we were on our recent weekend stay in Solvang, we hit up many tasting rooms in Los Olivos…one of which was E & T Wines. Okay, okay…the name may not mean anything to you but it will. This tasting room houses Tessa Marie and Triune wines….now you get it right? Okay, in … [Read more...]