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Orange County Bottle of Wine – In Our Backyard

Can you find a bottle of wine by a vintner skilled at making good vino from disparate places like Temecula, Lodi and California’s central coast?  We found that vintner, right … Continue Reading Orange County Bottle of Wine – In Our Backyard

Salinas Valley’s Bottle of Wine – Monterey’s Scheid Vineyards

As spring approaches, so do bottle of wine deliveries. Three club deliveries arrived in the last week, Denner, Scheid and Hahn. Scheid Vineyards is in Monterey County, sheltered on the leeward … Continue Reading Salinas Valley’s Bottle of Wine – Monterey’s Scheid Vineyards

Bottle of Wine From Laguna Canyon Winery

Finding a good bottle of wine from Southern California can be a challenge for those who enjoy the softness of cooler climate wines like Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, Sonoma and … Continue Reading Bottle of Wine From Laguna Canyon Winery

A Bottle of Wine From Lodi – The Zinfandel Wine Treasure of California’s Central Valley

While we enjoy a bottle of wine from Lodi, a major zinfandel& syrah producing region (plus a lot of other wines labeled as ‘Californian’), we’ve not  posted anything about the … Continue Reading A Bottle of Wine From Lodi – The Zinfandel Wine Treasure of California’s Central Valley

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Cucamonga Valley Filippi Family – Southern California Pioneer Wine Makers

When you hear the word Cucamonga used in a song or a joke it implies it’s a far off distant land that really does not exist. It’s like referring to … Continue Reading Cucamonga Valley Filippi Family – Southern California Pioneer Wine Makers

Bottle of Wine Cork Vs. Screw Cap – The Weakness of Sealing Wine With Cork

A pristine cork, pulled from a bottle of wine, is an elegant sign of a savory things to come. But not all is perfect in this world. Overheated bottles or … Continue Reading Bottle of Wine Cork Vs. Screw Cap – The Weakness of Sealing Wine With Cork

Critter Wine Worth The Taste – Rabbit Ridge of Paso Robles

Over the years former Wall Street Journal columnists John Brecher and Dorothy Gaiter lamented wineries choosing animals for their wine bottle labels. They labeled them ‘Critter Wines.’   As you can … Continue Reading Critter Wine Worth The Taste – Rabbit Ridge of Paso Robles

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Tasting Wine Vs. Drinking Wine – What Do You Prefer at a Winery?

“Just a single taste for us, we are tasting, not drinking.” While visiting California wineries we find ourselves saying this constantly. While my wife sips, and then disposes of her … Continue Reading Tasting Wine Vs. Drinking Wine – What Do You Prefer at a Winery?

Graveyard Vineyards – Paso Robles’ Quiet Wine Tasting

Finding elbow space at wineries in the Pleasant Valley Trail (the northeast quadrant of Paso Robles) isn’t hard. So the next time you’re in Paso Robles make sure you visit … Continue Reading Graveyard Vineyards – Paso Robles’ Quiet Wine Tasting

Why do Some Wineries Make it Hard to ‘Taste’, Not ‘Drink’

When we speak about “WINE TASTING” it implies that you are not drinking, but you are tasting. Because after all, after 6 to 10 ounces of wine you can no … Continue Reading Why do Some Wineries Make it Hard to ‘Taste’, Not ‘Drink’

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