Alamar Wines has deep roots in the land they harvest. Owner and winemaker, Blake Pacheco, is tied to the land at the historic Santa Margarita Ranch where his family toiled the terrain for generations. The soil seasoned by previous generations now cultivates his fruit....
Mourvedre may be hard to pronounce. Hard to spell too. But, the Sea Shell Cellars 2021 mourvedre is so easy to sip and savor, it won best in class! This honor is quite a feat for this blending grape since mourvedre is usually a background singer for syrah and grenache...
As they say, don't judge a book by its cover, cast your vote instead! Show your support of indie authors everywhere and encourage that it takes a village. This cover was the work of @DesignForBooks, @MaryUebersax, @MarkLevitt and me, the girl gazing at the vineyard in...
Sabering a bottle of sparkling doesn’t require a sword or knife
Hayseed and Housdon has one of Paso's only garage tasting rooms for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor experiences yet they are right downtown on a quiet back street...quiet until the 4:19 train. Their wines are an excellent representation of small hand-crafted...
Welcome Dia De Los Muertos. This beautifully colorful time in our ever changing seasons is dedicated to remembering our cherished loved ones. Think about the time you spent with the dearly departed in your life and reflect on how their time in your life changed you...
Your eyes might be lured into this charming looking building on the highway. You might presume you'd find equally charming hosts. Your instincts are right. You might think such a lovely spot would have equally lovely wines. Right...
The Cattlemens Lounge at the Paso Inn has a clean new look. We love it! It might even be too fancy for cattlemen. Check out the lit marble bar: We loved the Sea Shell rose by the glass with its robust body next to...
Hoyt Family Vineyards proved a long held belief that the best way to start a tasting is with bubbles. Theirs is light crisp and delicious like biting into a green apple. And their cozy sidewalk tasting area is one of the last few remaining downtown outdoor spaces that...
A swanky new plush tasting room lured us in to check out the Serial Wines story and sip their juice. A rose was a bit sweet for my palate with lots of strawberry, raspberry, and cherry. A deep golden grenache blanc was a porch pounder reminiscent of buttered popcorn....