So tell us...when it comes to wine...what floats YOUR boat??? What the hell does that mean, you ask? Well, what it means is...what is it about wine that draws you in? Wine is good, wine is not-so-good, wine can be an experience, it can be an escape, a release, it's an enigma. … [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...]
Muscles, Hips, and Shiny Things All Around!
The Estrella Warbirds Wines and Wheels 3rd Annual Car Show was just an overall sweet event. Wondering what we're talking about? Well, it's all about featuring cars; new and old, and planes; old and new, and bringing it all together at a memorial air field in Paso Robles. Oh … [Read more...]
101 Years is a Long Life!
Hi there…Annie here. So, today we’re doing something a little bit different; we’re dedicating this post and this day to my Grandfather, George Curtis Tunnell. He was born on January 8, 1910 and passed away on May 27, 2011. Apart from all that, he was just a great man and today … [Read more...]
Fancy Meeting YOU Here: Gary Eberle at Wine Festival
As we meandered ever so diligently (not really) around the Paso Robles Wine Festival, we came across Gary Eberle of Eberle Winery…and good times were being had. As per the usual, the Eberle booth was slammed with people and wine was flowing. We got to ask Gary some questions and … [Read more...]
Paso Robles Wine Festival Rockin' the Downtown!
The Paso Robles Wine Festival is quite possibly the largest and most well-known wine event in the area, featuring the glorious and delicious wines that the Paso Robles AVA has to offer. The event is put on every year by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA) and 2011 … [Read more...]
Finding Clos Solene Wines at HdR – YES!!!
So here we are, wine glass in hand, wandering around at the Hospice du Rhone Grand Tasting and we found one of our new favorite Paso Robles winemakers, Guillaume Fabre! He and his lovely wife, Solene were pouring their wine, Clos Solene (you get where he came up with the name, … [Read more...]
Chamisal: Wine from the Happiest Place on Earth
We stopped to check out Chamisal Vineyards in Edna Valley (on Orcutt Rd. in the San Luis Obispo area) and were definitely not disappointed. A gorgeous spot located amongst the rolling hills of vineyards in the “Happiest place on Earth” (Oprah said so). This place has a … [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...]
Cass – The Best 4-Letter Word at EDFW11!
Cass Winery. There’s not a lot more to say than that. They definitely have a cult following, and we found them at the Earth Day Food and Wine Festival 2011! Brian Cass tells us all about their wines, their location, and why they do what they do so well! If you’ve never been … [Read more...]