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Pierce Ranch 2006 Touriga / San Antonio Valley
Touriga is the name applied to a pair of Portuguese varietals that create exceptional wines prized for their richness and remarkable aromatics. Though U.S. labeling...
Pierce Ranch 2006 Tempranillo / San Antonio Valley
Long recognized as the flagship varietal of the Iberian Peninsula, Tempranillo has been the basis of noble wines for centuries. Famed for its role as the primary...
Pierce Ranch 2008 Albarino / San Antonio Valley
Perhaps the most highly prized white grape of Spain and Portugal, Albariño is in many ways the crown jewel of Iberian whites. Famous for the crisp, full-flavored...
Ludwig Winery 2007 Lorelei’s Vineyard Riesling / Monterey
Ancient gravel, left by the meandering Salinas River, is one of the key reasons why Lorelei’s Vineyard Riesling is worthy of a single vineyard bottling. The climate...
Ludwig Winery 2008 Dry Gewürztraminer / Monterey
Ludwig Winery specializes in northern European varietals. In 2007, winemaker Eric Laumann discovered an excellent vineyard and negotiated for the grapes in 2008....
Flight #4: Paso Robles and the San Antonio Valley
Moving father south, out of the Monterey and Santa Cruz regions, the daytime temperatures get warmer. Ocean breezes still have some cooling effect for the western...
Flight #2: Syrah from Monterey County’s Northern AVA’s
Our second flight consisted of Syrah from Arroyo Seco, Chalone, and the Santa Lucia Highlands. The Gabilan and Santa Lucia Mountains are key elements for growing...
Flight 1: Monterey Syrahs
Syrah is a grape that ripens late in the growing season. Given this, growers have to be mindful. The grape is somewhat vulnerable to disease, particularly if late...
Realms of Imagination in Monterey, the great wine escape weekend
Monterey Wine Country offers a plethora of events aimed at the wine enthusiast. The Great Wine Escape Weekend takes place the second weekend of November, now in...
