Oso Libre, the Free Bear by Barbara Barrielle

In Paso Robles west of Coastal Route 101, Oso Libre Winery raises cattle alongside their Rhone and Bordeaux varietals. “Free Bear” in Spanish, Oso Libre grows Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Primitivo, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel on its Adelaida region vineyards. They source a small amount of fruit from vineyard neighbors for their GSM blends. But…

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Vintage Eve Circa April 2012: Music and Wine Come Together via Brittney Westover

This week readers get their wine paired with song…in the name of voice teacher, bartender, cocktail server and former Santa Clarita resident, Brittney Westover.  You may know Brittney from her time bartending at Roman Holiday Wine Lounge, or teaching voice at our popular VIBE Performing Arts Studios.  I know both places…and have been lucky enough…

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Introducing Dunkertons Organic Cider – Herefordshire, England

Illinois-based importer Winesellers, Ltd. Expands Cider Portfolio with U.K. Brand Winesellers, Ltd. is pleased to introduce a new selection of premium organic ciders from Dunkertons Organic Cider.  Produced in the historic county of Herefordshire, England, the ciders will be available for the first time in the US market this September. Winesellers, Ltd. will initially import…

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