Paso Robles
Michael Perlis Serves Up: Bits and Pieces
Belated condolences to the Dusi family on the passing of Dante Dusi late last year. A Paso Robles pioneer, his legacy to the wine world is being carried on by granddaughter Janell with her J Dusi Wines. Morgan Twain-Peterson of Bedrock Wine Company recently posted on Facebook that the Historic Vineyard Society will be releasing…
Vintage Beacon Circa May 2010: Four Brix and Pulchella meet In Vino Veritas
What do 3 winemaking couples in Simi Valley have in common with 2 winemaking couples in Santa Clarita besides, of course, wine? Both have websites, belong to their local vintner’s association, a tasting room – or one very soon- and have met at the same crush pad in Paso Robles. Thousand Oaks via Paso Gary…
The Raising of Artisan Uprising, by Barbara Barrielle
It is rare to go to a major tasting event and have one winery, one family’s story about how they came to make their wines and why they make what they do, stand out long after actually tasting their wines. As tasting events go, the Garagiste Festival in Paso Robles is simply fun. Smallish, intimate…
Perlis Picks: Continental
First of all, I apologize for w[h]ining so much in my article two weeks ago. I’m sure we are all glad I got that out of my system. There will be no complaining this week, I promise. I’m probably dating myself when I say we used to eat at Hamptons in Burbank. Back in the…
Vintage Hollywood for Zinfandel Weekend at Two Tasting Rooms
Chateau Lettau and Grizzly Republic Tasting Rooms host a Vintage Hollywood party to celebrate the famous Vintage Paso Zinfandel Weekend March 20-22. Paso Robles – Two Downtown Tasting Rooms join forces for the first time to celebrate Vintage Paso Zinfandel Weekend. Join Chateau Lettau and Grizzly Republic March 20th through the 22nd for a Vintage…
Garagiste Festival: Southern Exposure Announces 2015 Winemaker Line-up, Plus New Events
‘Wildly exuberant and fun wine event’ returns to Solvang March 27th – 29th; features hard-to-find, cutting-edge micro-production wineries from Santa Barbara County and Santa Ynez Valley; adds new Winemaking Symposium, Winemaker Mixer and Big Red ‘Shoot Out” Paso Robles, CA – Garagiste Events today announced that tickets are now on sale for the third annual…
Vintage Beacon 10/09: Traveling Bra Theme at Hit Served with Wine
Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley held their 6th annual Bras for a Cause inside the Oaks Grille at TPC Valencia on October the 4th – the first day of clean air (no fires) and crisp weather (no sunscreen required). And that was the only part that hadn’t been meticulously planned. This year was the…
STEPHAN ASSEO NAMED THE 2014 PASO ROBLES WINE INDUSTRY PERSON OF THE YEAR
2015 Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Board of Directors Announced February 4, 2015 (Paso Robles, CA) On Friday, February 6 the Paso Robles Wine Country community comes together to recognize Stephan Asseo of L’Aventure winery for his outstanding contributions toward the success of the Paso Robles wine industry. Stephan will be honored as the 2014…
Vintage Beacon Circa May 2010: Four Brix and Pulchella meet In Vino Veritas
What do 3 winemaking couples in Simi Valley have in common with 2 winemaking couples in Santa Clarita besides, of course, wine? Both have websites, belong to their local vintner’s association, a tasting room – or one very soon- and have met at the same crush pad in Paso Robles. Thousand Oaks via Paso Gary…