Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Stars of California event presented by Learn About Wine. According to the invitation, the purpose of this event was to focus on “Newer or smaller brands that will make the difference in the future of wine in your stores, wine lists, and events.” The event was held…
It was Saturday afternoon, and we were wrapping up our visit to Paso Robles. The previous day, we had spent much of the afternoon with Neil Roberts of Clavo Cellars, tasting through the wines he had in barrel. It was now time for our last stop of the weekend, visiting the Clavo tasting room…
I’ve known Neil Roberts of Clavo Cellars for some time, having met him at several winetastings. I’ve been a fan of his Petite Sirahs for awhile, and when our paths would cross he often invited me to visit him in Paso Robles to taste through his full line-up, as well as promising me some barrel…
I’ve known Les Deux Chats (The Two Cats) for a few years now, they are another couple of local winemakers going commercial: Chris and Patty Connolly. And I’m so excited to hear of their first wine pairing dinner created with Chef Tamra Levine at our very own Salt Creek Grille Valencia. Tamra said, “It will…
What a treat to tour caves at least at one winery in Paso Robles last week. Got us out of the rain, AND SNOW, and allowed us to imagine that we were dining at an exclusive candlelit wine dinner or an intimate wedding. Rows seemed endless, barrels calling out to us with their vintage years…
