The first weekend of March seems to be the traditional kick off to the wine country spring reemergence. After all of this rain and wild weather, don’t we need a little Pinot Noir and a taste of future vintages to give us hope that spring and summer are on their way? …
Paso Robles, Calif. – Alta Colina Winery, in partnership with the Tinker Tin Trailer Company, now offers luxe camping at its new Trailer Pond located at the estate vineyard. Alta Colina is the first winery in Paso Robles Wine Country to offer luxury camping, adding to its unique line-up of wine experiences. Guests wishing to stay…
The relocation to the popular wine bar and wine shop provides more space and a more diverse wine selection for participants of the thriving Art Bar series San Luis Obispo, Calif. – The Granada Hotel & Bistro and The Station are proud to announce the popular Art Bar SLO has moved from its Granada space…
San Luis Obispo, Calif. – With an innovative seasonal menu that reflects the abundance of fresh, organic foods on the Central Coast, Thomas Hill Organic Kitchen works with local purveyors and farmers to source only the freshest organic and local produce, grass-fed and natural meats, as well as local fish. Breads are always crafted by…
It was great fun to introduce my Associate Publisher at Elite magazine, Amanda Benson, to Paso Robles. She had a fun time and is already itching to go back. And the one big discovery for Amanda: discovering a distillery in the new Tin City wine tasting area: Wine Shine. We were actually entering Clos Solene…
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…
It was a picture perfect day for wine tasting. The pesky wind was held at bay and white wine stayed chilled under the expansive tents while guests collected at tables serving wine, spirits, beer and lots of goodies to pair them with. Also cool this year was that the event was held at the Bridgeport…
San Luis Obispo’s Original Brewery Set to Begin Canning Their Top Four Brews (San Luis Obispo, CA) – With a history that spans over decades and multiple awards, SLO Brew is proud to announce the appointment of Steve Courier as SLO Brew’s full-time Brewmaster. A true original, Courier has been a part of the SLO…
Last week I gave readers the first half of my list of men that have been intrinsic in furthering my wine education, numbers1-8 out of 15. I had to break the list in two, as, these men, as you can guess, had many accolades I didn’t want to abbreviate. Here is part two, beginning with…
San Jose, Calif.–J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines announced that Red Winemaker Steve Peck has been named ‘Winemaker of the Year’ by the San Luis Obispo County wine industry. Peck was nominated for ‘Winemaker of the Year’ by an esteemed group of industry associations that includes the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, the San Luis Obispo…