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...]
Ancient Peaks Serves Up Wine With Old School Charm
There’s a great little tasting room right in downtown Santa Margarita called Ancient Peaks. It’s located right on the quaint (another word for small, rustic, old) little main drag…if you drive too fast, or blink, you’ll miss the main street of this small town; but that’s the … [Read more...]
Caymus, Mer Soleil, Belle Glos, Conundrum, What More do You Need?
What are all these things? Maybe you've come across Caymus, or even Mer Soleil? Well, if not we'll tell you...they're individual wine production labels; each an integral part of the Wagner Family of Wines. Each of their labels represents a different passion and a commitment to … [Read more...]
Merlot: The SLO Pourers Have it Handled!
We've all heard the negative under-the-breath comments and seen the eye rolls when somebody mentions "Merlot". Why is this? Maybe it started in the movie "Sideways", where on a quest for good Pinot Noir on the Central Coast, the main characters put down Merlot at every turn. … [Read more...]
Seasons Change…and so does Drinking, or does it?
It's definitely that time of year; the change of seasons is upon us. The trees are changing color, grapes have been harvested, there's already snow in the East, and there's a chill in the air here, in Paso Robles. The Summer season has given way to Autumn and before we know it, … [Read more...]
It's All About #CabernetDay and Ortman Family Vineyards
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?
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...]
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...]
Got Wood? Wood Winery, That is!
So, picture this: an open tasting room located in the perfect beach location...on the main drag of Avila Beach! Wood Winery's tasting room is the perfect spot to sip and gaze out at the waves of the Pacific. If you can drag your gaze away from the beautiful ocean views, you'll … [Read more...]
I've Got a Feelin….That Tonight's Gonna be a Good Night
Read these two scenarios and think about which one you'd rather experience: 1. You're at a work convention out of town and are in the mood to grab a drink at the end of the day. You've just met somebody (we'll call him/her "Pat") that was sitting near you during the last … [Read more...]