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Wines of the Week: Compelling Cali-Rhone – Red Blends
Rhone grape varieties pair just perfectly with summer. In California, they tend to produce wines that are lively and bright, which make them lovely to drink during...
Wines of the Week: Compelling Cali-Rhone – Petite Sirah
Petite Sirah is a bit of an enigma. It’s kind of a Rhone grape variety, and it’s really not. The grape’s origin is from a cross of Syrah pollen...
Wines of the Week: Compelling Cali-Rhone – Whites & Rosé
It’s officially summer, and what better way to beat the heat than with a tall, cool glass of wine? While most Chardonnays (or Sauv Blancs for that matter) are...
Great Wines When You’re Grilling Part VI: Steak
The summer cookout is a staple of the season, and perhaps, the ultimate item for grilling is steak. But even with such status, the right bottle of wine can still...
Great Wines When You’re Grilling Part I: Hamburgers
The summer cookout is a staple of the season (something almost as American as apple pie) and more often than not, the good, old-fashion hamburger takes center stage....
Winery of the Week: Vina Robles – Paso Robles
At Vina Robles, located along California’s Central Coast, in Paso Robles, they strive to bring together elements of the Old and New world in their wines. By...
Wines of the Week: Rich Rhone Reds from Paso Robles
Paso Robles is a premier growing region for red Rhone varieties in California. The area tends to produce hearty, food-friendly wines that are ideal for any summer...
Wines of the Week: Lovely Rhone Whites & Rosé from Paso Robles
Rhone grape varieties grown in California produce some lovely white and rosé wines. They tend to be lively, floral, and bright, which makes them ideal to drink...
Paso CABs of Distinction Part 2
We continue our look (check out Part 1 here) at the wines of the Paso Robles CAB Collective, dedicated to promoting the best of the area’s Bordeaux. Some...
The 27th Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival
It had been nearly a year since my last journey to Paso Robles, and the memories had faded, along with the heat as I made my way back up California’s famous...
