Located in the same downtown Los Olivos tasting room as Tensley Wines, Carina Cellars is another great spot…and you can’t beat tasting two wineries in one room! Carina Cellars also has a tasting room in Paso Robles, which we hope to go visit soon and share with you as well. So, … [Read more...]
Judging a Wine by its Label? Not Any More…
About a week and a half ago, we had the opportunity to go out to Eberle Winery here in Paso Robles, after Mr. Eberle (Gary) invited us via a comment on one of our blog posts. He invited us out because he was barbequing at the Tasting Room (although he wasn’t supposed to be in … [Read more...]
Sunday Sunday Funday at Silver Horse Winery
Who really has anything fun to do on a Sunday? Okay, that might be a little bit dramatic...but we found this great event at Silver Horse Vineyard and Winery called Sunday Funday! Really, who can resist something with a name like that? Especially when you get to lounge around … [Read more...]
Life and Wine in Downtown Paso Robles
Two of our favorite things happened tonight…Vinoteca Wine Bar and, um, WINE!! This is something that, before moving, we would have hopped in the car and headed to the downtown, early, of course to look for a good parking spot. But, as you might have guessed, tonight we walked … [Read more...]
Graveyard Vineyards, They Don't Mess Around
Graveyard Vineyards is a curious name, but they've got serious wines! The name comes from their vineyard location; perched up above the graveyard out in San Miguel. Don't let that intimidate you, it's a charming spot, and they've managed to make quite a brand around the fact that … [Read more...]
From Both Sides of the Wine Counter
So, we've been working on putting together some articles on Tasting Room etiquette. From the business side of the counter, to the customer's side of the counter, we know there are things that will make and break it for all involved. You know what we're talking about...whether … [Read more...]
Why We Do What We Do
Why does anybody do the things that they do? Well, hopefully it's because it brings some sort of happiness or satisfaction. Unfortunately, sometimes people do things because they feel obligated or pressured. We all dream about a life that is full of fulfilling experiences and … [Read more...]
There's no Pears in This Valley, But There is Some Wine!
At Pear Valley Vineyards and Winery, they strive to create small lots of unique, tasty wine. Their philosophy on wine starts in their rolling vineyards on the property located right outside of Paso Robles on Union Road. This family run winery believes in tending to the vines … [Read more...]
Wine is a Feeling, Wine is What YOU Make it
Wine creates a feeling. It’s more than just a beverage…it’s more than just a glass of juice…it’s an experience, but only if you let it be. Seriously, how many times have you been out and about socially and had a conversation about how interesting Bud Light is? When have you … [Read more...]
We Olive? Yeah, We Do…Sometimes!
While on our Wine Walk in downtown Paso Robles, we made a stop into a little shop called We Olive. What’s that, you ask? Well, it’s a shop that specializes in all things olive! They’ve got everything from olive tapenade, to olive-based skin care, to olive oils. The coolest … [Read more...]