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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...
SIPing the Good Life Part 3: The S.I.P Wines of Paso Robles & Santa Barbara County
We close out our look at the Central Coast Vineyard Team and their Sustainability-in-Practice certification with the final installment of our interview with Kris...
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...
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...
Weekender: Carmel Food and Wine
People flock to the Carmel/Monterey region seeking farm fresh foods (Monterey County is referred to as America’s ‘salad bowl’ because of its extensive agriculture)...
Wine Country and Sunsets: Escaping in Carmel
The moment before sunset, when the sky is filled with softening streaks of red and orange and the calm of dusk starts to settle on the land, can be strikingly beautiful...
Kali Hart 2008 Chardonnay / Monterey County
Kali Hart is named for Robbert Talbott’s youngest daughter, Kalin Hart. First introduced in 1999 (1997 vintage), the style of this wine is meant to showcase...
The Growing Regions of Monterey Part III: Chalone
The Chalone region is the smallest A.V.A (American Viticulture Areas) in Monterey County, with about 300 acres of grapes planted. Its location 1,800 feet up...
