GARAGISTES – (gar-uh-zhē-stuh) n, Fr. – A term originally used in the Bordeaux region of France to denigrate renegade small-lot wine makers, sometimes working in their garage, who refused to follow the “rules.” Now a full-fledged movement responsible for making some of the best wine in the world. Paso Robles is Perlis country. He has…
During one of the last warm days in October we took a beautiful drive through a long winding road that led us to a new winery about 30 minutes from our home in Newhall. The exterior of the winery was decorated with an expansive fountain framed by an equally expansive view of vines on three…
Starting the Rhone Ranger event with the seminar was a great way to kick off the day for Karen and me. The seminar was moderated by Patrick Comiskey, wine writer for the Los Angeles Times as well as Wine & Spirits magazine. In addition, soon after you read this, Patrick’s book American Rhone: How Maverick…
On September 16th, 2016, discover the grape’s true colors with monovarietal Garnacha wines from its original birthplace, Northeastern Spain New York, NY – On the third Friday of September, fans of the Garnacha grape will once again raise their glass to this rising star in honor of #GarnachaDay, this year on September 16th, 2016. Garnacha,…
On August 13 from 6-10 pm thirsty Vine 2 Wine guests are invited to return to their favorite venue, Cal Arts, which has always been perfect for a wine event of this size! And as so many wine events in our popular valley benefit non-profits, Circle of Hope would like you to know up front…
Last week I gave you information about the seminar at the latest Garagiste Festival as well as the list of wineries pouring. I couldn’t taste everything, but of the wines I tasted, these were the standouts for me: Alta Colina Vineyards – Rhones from this Paso producer continue to impress. Especially liked the 2012 Grenache…
Vintners Feel Success…is partly due to the support of treasured friends Paso Robles, California – Just in from the New York International Wine Competition, Monterey County’s Mystic Hills Vineyard received two special USA Individual Awards: Monterey Winery of the Year 2016 and Paso Robles Dry Red Blend Producer of the Year. Adding to the accolades…
New Dan Berger International Cider Competition Attracts More than 200 Entries (Santa Rosa, CALIF) A cidery from Washington state was the big winner at the first-ever Dan Bergers International Cider Competition, held in May in Santa Rosa, California. Staged in conjunction with Dan Bergers International Wine Competition, the cider competition drew more than 200 entrants…
A recent grand tasting of Alsatian wines was paired with pork dishes created by Chef Kris Morningstar of LA’s Terrine restaurant and Chef Chris Oh of Hanjip. Organized by lawinetasting.com and produced by Teuwen Communications NY for Wines of Alsace USA, the #DrinkAlsace #AlsaceinLA event was full of appreciative wine and food lovers. A traditional…