Line Shack Wine Company just opened a lovely new tasting room in Paso’s downtown square, conveniently located between Basil Thai Restaurant and the Park Cinemas! Not saying you should make an afternoon of it but we did and it was delightful. Here are a few tasting notes as if you needed more of a reason to taste wine…
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Feeling Pink
Saignee is the French term meaning “to bleed” and is also a method used by some rose producers to bleed off a portion of their red wine juice after some skin and seed contact to increase the proportion of skins to juice in the remaining liquid thereby making it more concentrated.
Stilson Cellars
Stilson Cellars gave us a welcomed reason to venture off the downtown square, not even a full block. Just around the corner from the Hotel Cheval is a new place to find an array of delightful wines, olive oil, and a lovely patio. The family winery really respects my...
Outdoor Wine Tasting
Outdoor wine tasting. Many people have asked me about places where they can taste safely outside now that the weather is starting to shine again. Almost every winery I called on the central coast had lots of outdoor space to taste safely. But here are a few favorites....
The Sheriff Has Arrived
Words that usually mean the party is over. But, this Sheriff from Shadow Ranch means the party’s just gettin’ started! With such a lovely blend of red grapes, it captures the best of all 6 varietals. Vibrant cherry meets your nose first but what follows is round layers of blueberry, plum, vanilla and a long luscious finish…
A Sparkling Idea
As we put a cork on this year, we celebrate bubbles. I celebrate Madame Bollinger for her wonderfully wise words: "I drink champagne when I'm happy and when I'm sad. Sometimes I drink it when I'm alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if...
Holiday Wine Tips
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...
Monarch Grove Winery
It's monarch season! AND a big one because their population has been threatened in recent years. More reason to check out the Monarch Grove Winery tasting room in Grover Beach since it is as lovely and unique as its namesake. The husband-and-wife operation keep it...
Heart of the Matter
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...
Wilderotter Vineyard
Wilderotter Vineyard poured an exquisite tasting with its European style wines while its villa-like setting and tasting room right smack dab in the vineyard made for a relaxing afternoon under the golden state's miraculous sunshine. Each wine was balanced and elegant...