My wife and I had the opportunity to head down to Tolosa Winery this past Sunday to partake in these new tours they are doing, and I must say…I was pleasantly surprised. You see, we’ve done a ton of wine-type tours and they’ve all been really cool, but often times they lag or … [Read more...]
What Have You Been Drinking?
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...]
Chardonnay Symposium: ABC, Anything But Complainers
This whole ABC (anything but Chardonnay) movement has me at a loss, how do you dislike one entire varietal? I can totally understand disliking Bud Light or Coors Light because each can (or bottle) is the exact same as the one beside it, but Chardonnay runs the gamut…just like … [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...]
Shale Oak Winery – The Perfect Hangout Spot
We stopped in at Shale oak Winery recently and got some video of their back patio which we did not get the first time we went. That aside, we stopped in and had a glass of wine; I had the Cabernet Sauvignon and Annie had the Syrah…both were quite nice on this chilly Paso Robles … [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...]
Stanger + Music = Good Times!
On our recent visit to Poalillo Vineyards we found out that Stanger Vineyards now pours their wine on the property as well. They have an east side of Paso Robles location, but wanted something on the west side...and where better than Poalillo! What’s on the Stanger tasting list? … [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...]
Wine & Beef – Caliza Syrah & Filet Mignon
Have you ever had one of those moments when the food and wine just happen to sing together? We've had a few of these, and make no mistake; there's been plenty of times when the wine and food are good together, but sometimes there's a standout pairing! This was one of those … [Read more...]