All are plentiful in Cambria, right at the ocean front, one of our favorite cool retreats from Paso Robles during the summer months. And when we say "cool" we mean temperature. When it's in the middle of the heat of summer, Paso Robles will reach well over 100 degrees and if … [Read more...]
A REAL Speakeasy Right in the Middle of the Concrete Jungle
"Speakeasy" = a place where alcoholic drink was sold illicitly duringProhibition. We found one! Called "singlebarrel" right in downtown San Jose, and just in case you're getting worried, NO, they haven't reinstated Prohibition. Go ahead and pick up that glass, speak up, and … [Read more...]
I've Got a Feelin….That Tonight's Gonna be a Good Night
Read these two scenarios and think about which one you'd rather experience: 1. You're at a work convention out of town and are in the mood to grab a drink at the end of the day. You've just met somebody (we'll call him/her "Pat") that was sitting near you during the last … [Read more...]
Muscles, Hips, and Shiny Things All Around!
The Estrella Warbirds Wines and Wheels 3rd Annual Car Show was just an overall sweet event. Wondering what we're talking about? Well, it's all about featuring cars; new and old, and planes; old and new, and bringing it all together at a memorial air field in Paso Robles. Oh … [Read more...]
Fancy Meeting YOU Here: Gary Eberle at Wine Festival
As we meandered ever so diligently (not really) around the Paso Robles Wine Festival, we came across Gary Eberle of Eberle Winery…and good times were being had. As per the usual, the Eberle booth was slammed with people and wine was flowing. We got to ask Gary some questions and … [Read more...]
Paso Robles Wine Festival Rockin' the Downtown!
The Paso Robles Wine Festival is quite possibly the largest and most well-known wine event in the area, featuring the glorious and delicious wines that the Paso Robles AVA has to offer. The event is put on every year by the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA) and 2011 … [Read more...]
Chamisal: Wine from the Happiest Place on Earth
We stopped to check out Chamisal Vineyards in Edna Valley (on Orcutt Rd. in the San Luis Obispo area) and were definitely not disappointed. A gorgeous spot located amongst the rolling hills of vineyards in the “Happiest place on Earth” (Oprah said so). This place has a … [Read more...]
Got Adventure???
Today’s post is about a weekend wine adventure we are going on after work today. We will be heading down to Solvang and Los Olivos to blog about many wineries, some restaurants, and the hotel we’re staying in. So the question is…do you give yourself enough adventures?? Oh crap, … [Read more...]
Cass – The Best 4-Letter Word at EDFW11!
Cass Winery. There’s not a lot more to say than that. They definitely have a cult following, and we found them at the Earth Day Food and Wine Festival 2011! Brian Cass tells us all about their wines, their location, and why they do what they do so well! If you’ve never been … [Read more...]
A Spontaneous Wine Moment
Last night we got a text from a good friend, we’ll call him Jeff (cuz that's his name), to go over to his place and look at the results of some conversations he and Hoot had about floor moldings and paint. Jeff put down new wood floors in the common areas and chatted with Hoot … [Read more...]