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Winery of the Week: Holman Ranch Vineyards – Monterey County

Winery of the Week: Holman Ranch Vineyards – Monterey County

Holman Ranch has a long, storied history complete with cowboys, famous chefs, and movie stars.  Yet, while its past is full of fascination, today a major focus...

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Wines of the Week: Central Coast Sips

Wines of the Week: Central Coast Sips

The Central Coast of California is home to some wonderful up-and-coming wine regions. Any notion that all the top-notch wines from the state originate in Napa...

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Reliable Wines for the Holiday Times–Part 2

Reliable Wines for the Holiday Times–Part 2

We continue our series (Check out Part 1, too.) recommending reliable wines for the Holiday Season since the last thing anyone wants to worry about is what wine...

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Our Favorite (Under the Radar) Wineries & Winemakers – Part 4 – Wrath Wines

Our Favorite (Under the Radar) Wineries & Winemakers – Part 4 – Wrath Wines

At Wrath, they are all about place. Their winemaker, Sabrine Rodems, strives to illuminate the terroir of their vineyards in all of her wines. Part of that mission...

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Wines of the Week: “Warm Weather Whites” Part 4

Wines of the Week: “Warm Weather Whites” Part 4

Now that it’s nearly summer, we can all look forward to the warmer weather and sunshine of the months to come. And what better way to compliment these lovely...

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McIntyre Vineyards: Noteworthy Wines

McIntyre Vineyards: Noteworthy Wines

McIntyre Vineyards is one of a handful of boutique wineries in California that’s really starting to standout for us. Year after year, when we sample their...

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California Bordeaux Part 3 – Monterey County

California Bordeaux Part 3 – Monterey County

As we continue our survey of California Bordeaux, we arrive in Monterey County this week. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the grape varieties the region is best known...

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SIPing the Good Life Part 1: SIP Wines of Monterey County & Arroyo Grande Valley

SIPing the Good Life Part 1: SIP Wines of Monterey County & Arroyo Grande Valley

  The notion of sustainability is becoming ever more popular, and for the wine industry in particular, the philosophy has seen a dramatic growth over the past several...

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Wines of the Week: Paraiso Vineyards – Monterey County

Wines of the Week: Paraiso Vineyards – Monterey County

  Paraiso Vineyards is owned and operated by the Smith family, one of the pioneering winegrape growers of the Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey County. They have...

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Wines of the Week: Wrath Vineyards – Monterey County

Wines of the Week: Wrath Vineyards – Monterey County

At Wrath, they are all about place. They strive to illuminate the terroir of their vineyards in all of their wines. While part of that mission has to do with choices...

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