I think my head may explode… We all know that Turley Wine Cellars is “all about that Zin”. Okay, and Petite Syrah [spelled Larry’s way] along with a few other varietals. But Cabernet Sauvignon? Several years ago, when Larry Turley was being interviewed by a major wine publication, he opined that people drink Zinfandel for…
I haven’t done a “One Bottle Post” in awhile because I had so much to write about from my Paso Robles trip. So, it was nice to segue from California to Mendoza, Argentina, to use my WSET education and take my time to evaluate a Malbec blend I had never had before from winemaker Michel…
In my own Wine 101 blog I routinely dedicate an entire column to a review of one bottle of wine. I find it only fair as one winemaker, one winery and one nod from Mother Nature did as well. So today I give you my reflections on: 2000 Chateau Moulin de Sales AOC Lalande de…
Annual event substantiates superior qualities of Paso Robles AVA in producing Bordeaux varietal wines Paso Robles, Calif – At its recent CABs of Distinction annual event, the Paso Robles CAB (Cabernet and Bordeaux) Collective (PRCC) proved, once again, that Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon and red Bordeaux-varietal wines compete with those from among the top growing…
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…
Valencia Wine Company’s Annual Holiday Tasting was the wine affair of the season, as promised. Delayed a week by fire and freeway closures there wasn’t a lack of interest or attendance. People needed a holiday now and it served to get them ready for the real ones to come. This 4th installment was a testament…
CARMEL VALLEY, CA — Do you love wine? Do you love learning new things? What would you think about learning more about wine? Holman Ranch Tasting Room launches its Inaugural Sip n Chat Series for 2015. Classes are structured to allow each person an opportunity to learn, taste, and enjoy. Holman Ranch will feature a…
An athletic instructor who had never had wine in her life but was willing to try, was faced with a dilemma recently when she attended a holiday party. online pharmacy temovate no prescription pharmacy Her host prompted her to select a wine that she already liked. When she explained she’d never had any, she was…
Last Sunday I attended the 1st Annual Pinot Days Southern California at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica airport. Forcing myself out of my comfort zone I went over the hill for a tasting from over 85 producers. Organizers Steve and Lisa Rigisch had one goal: To educate people about Pinot Noir. About the Pinot…
Collier Falls http://www.collierfalls.com/ A recurring theme during our recent visit to Sonoma was the early and quick harvest. Typically, with our visit happening in early October, there would have been plenty of grapes still on the vines. Not so this year. But, that didn’t make our hour-plus ATV vineyard tour with Barry Collier at Collier…