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Complancency and a Great California Bottle of Wine

Complacency comes easily for Californians who may easily find a good bottle of wine. On a recent boat trip through Mississippi and Arkansas, the difference between the wine haves and … Continue Reading Complancency and a Great California Bottle of Wine

Bottle of Wine From Eos Estates- They Finally Define An Identity

The winemakers in the Paso Robles AVA make a great bottle of wine, and we’ve not written about them much even though it’s a favorite place for us to sample … Continue Reading Bottle of Wine From Eos Estates- They Finally Define An Identity

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Monterey Bottle of Wine – Hahn Vineyards

Every appellation produces a distinctive bottle of wine, and the appellations in California’s Monterey area prove the point. We really enjoy the taste of wines from this region. They’re a … Continue Reading Monterey Bottle of Wine – Hahn Vineyards

California Bottle of Wine’s W.I.N.O. Pledge

While looking for a good interesting California bottle of wine you’ll inevitably run into people expounding the virtues of their great wines along with their ‘best in the world’ wine club … Continue Reading California Bottle of Wine’s W.I.N.O. Pledge

Bottle of Wine Club With a Twist At Orange Coast Winery

Oh, the joy of seeking out a good bottle of wine. Orange Coast Winery wine club has a new twist on the wine club concept and we tested it for … Continue Reading Bottle of Wine Club With a Twist At Orange Coast Winery

A Good Bottle of Wine in the OC – Giracci Vinyards & Farm

Of the three wineries producing a good bottle of wine in Orange County, Giracci Vineyards & Farm  is the prettiest, and most similar to a traditional wine estate. The similarity … Continue Reading A Good Bottle of Wine in the OC – Giracci Vinyards & Farm

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To Aerate A Bottle of Wine? That is the Question

Some say aerating a bottle of wine is to simply uncork a bottle and let it breathe for 10 minutes. Some prefer to decant their bottle into a crystal carafe … Continue Reading To Aerate A Bottle of Wine? That is the Question

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Bottle of Wine From deLorimier – An Alexander Valley Delight

Dropping into Sonoma’s Alexander Valley searching for deLorimier Winery, you begin to think you’re going to taste a bottle of wine from a giant corporate behemoth. The winery is dwarfed … Continue Reading Bottle of Wine From deLorimier – An Alexander Valley Delight

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

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?

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