Holiday Wine Tips #1 - Have You Heard of This Food Friendly Wine? Most experts will say pinot noir is a food friendly wine that goes with just about anything. Well, so are rose wines. Rose wines are made from the juice of red grapes that don't have as much skin...
A tasting at Heart of the Matter inspired me listen to that deeply moving song again. The owner who poured a delightful flight explained they chose the namesake for its lovely lyrics even though it was about a break up. This time, the song felt more about forgiveness...
Austin Hope is known for wines of distinct quality. I'm always impressed with their intensely rich cabernet sauvignon when I order it from a nearby restaurant like Odyssey. It is always a truly memorable sip. On a recent trip to the winery, I got spoiled by graciano....
We pulled into the Austin Hope winery because of its awe inspiring vineyard. It was a lovely sunny day and we thought life couldn't get any better. Then, we tried the wine. One whiff of Austin Hope's lagrein petite...
At J Dusi Wines, the lovely sun soaked patio beckons. If you've already had your fill of vitamin D, enjoy the lux lounge inside. Here, a pinot grigio begins the delightful flight with nice citrus integrated with butter and...
Sea Shell Cellars in Paso Robles may sound like a place that pours coastal varietals but they're also keeping merlot sexy. This wine begins with a seductive soft warm aroma of black cherry and vanilla that piques the palate. Then, a hearty round sensual sip felt...
If you haven't already been lured into the mysterious Cloak and Dagger tasting room in the Paso square, check out how they do outdoor patio tastings. They also have a hidden passageway... [video width="1080" height="1920"...
Intrigued to try the newest tasting room in the Paso square, we entered Cloak and Dagger Wines assuming it looked like the previous tenant. Man, were we wrong! They've done the most impressive renovation we've seen in Paso. Check out the cool lounge they've created:...
If you think this looks like a light girlie wine, don't judge by its pink color. The Derby Wine Estates rose is a big meaty masculine wine with the strength and layers to match any steak and potato meal. Slight aroma...
If your only regret in life is that you did not drink more wine, head to Ernest Hemingway Vineyards when in Paso. They pour a Tempranillo (Saludos A Pamplona) that’s as rich and remarkable as Papa himself.