Riesling: The World’s Greatest White Winegrape?

Claiborne & Churchill Winery founder, Claiborne Thompson, ponders Riesling’s history and many merits San Luis Obispo, CA – For over 30 years, Claiborne & Churchill Winery in California’s Edna Valley has quietly produced one of the most dependably delicious Dry Rieslings this side of Alsace, France. Always erudite, educational and entertaining, C&C founding winemaker Claiborne…

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CARMEL VALLEY WINE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES 9 WINERIES AND TASTING ROOMS ON A 12-MILE SCENIC STRETCH OF CARMEL VALLEY ROAD IN MONTEREY CALIFORNIA

CARMEL VALLEY, CA –  Compared to the sizeable California wine region in Napa, the Carmel Valley appellation is a mere pinprick on the state’s oenological map. Lacking the notoriety and sheer volume of the famous valley to the north, Carmel Valley has evolved into a destination hot spot of its own — only for different…

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Perlis Picks: Wrath Wines

Wrath http://www.wrathwines.com/ After a few days in Sonoma, my wife Karen and I were looking forward to a couple days off from this reporter’s wine writing job on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula. However, I should have known that I’d be longing for some wine sooner rather than later. Limiting myself to one tasting room visit,…

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Inaugural Wine, Dine and Jazz at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa Save the Date for October 25th 2014

Enjoy palette-spoiling small bites, award winning local wines exclusively presented by Scheid Vineyards and SWINGIN’ jazz! MONTEREY, CA –  “Wine, Dine and Jazz at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa” salutes the education program of the Monterey Jazz Festival – the longest continuously running jazz festival in the world! Enjoy fine wine by Scheid Vineyards,…

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