We ran into another heroic Paso Robles winemaker while at the 2011 Garagiste Festival...Christian Tietje of Cypher Winery told us about what he's up to these days, along with some of the unique "toys" that winemakers are working with this year. He's got a big personality that you … [Read more...]
Paso Garagiste, The First Ever…Starring Doug Minnick
How many wine events can one person go to before they all start looking and feeling the same?? We’re not sure what the answer is to that, but we do know that we went to the first Paso Robles Garagiste Festival and for a first time event we were absolutely blown away. The … [Read more...]
Cork Dorks' Jeremy at Crush and Roll 2011
As you may know, we were at the 2011 Crush and Roll West Event here in Paso Robles. This was the 3rd year that they've put the event on, and it's a unique and very fun time! The Saturday part of the event includes wine tasting, cigar smoking, food, beer, music, and a bunch of … [Read more...]
Allen Shoup on Long Shadows Wine, Among Other Things
If you haven’t heard of Allen Shoup, you need to do some research, because he has contributed a lot to shape the wine industry as we know it today. We had the privilege of sitting down with Allen at Dolphin Bay in Pismo Beach, CA the day he was receiving the Lifetime Achievement … [Read more...]
Wine, BACON, and Hope…Hope Family, That is!
It doesn't get much better than this: bacon and wine. Yeah, that's right...pairing different bacon-type tasties with wine to celebrate Harvest Festival Weekend at Hope Family Wines (HFW). They've been doing this for the last three years, and it's an outrageous hit. As you might … [Read more...]
Enjoying Life at C&R with Andy, the Cigar Man
At Crush and Roll West 2011, we had the opportunity to sit down with Andy Scharfman, otherwise known as "The Cigar Man Andy". We first met him a while back at a cigar event and what we noticed about him and appreciated was his passion and knowledge of cigars. The Crush and Roll … [Read more...]
Poalillo Vineyards; Come for the Wine, Stay for the FUN!
Poalillo Vineyards and Winery isn't just any old Paso Robles winery; they're more than that, they've got some serious history going on form them! What's that history, you ask? Well, listen for a minute and we'll tell you about it... Walking into Poalillo is walking back in time … [Read more...]
The BEST Anchor at Paso Robles Classic Car Weekend!
If you're from 'round here...then you know who we're talking about. If you're not from 'round here then we'll tell you that Jeanette Trompeter is a great anchor on our local news station and we got to talk to her! Not that we don't love the other anchors, we appreciate and dig … [Read more...]
Press Release: Mondo Cellars Selling Ownership Shares to its Club Members
For immediate release: September 7, 2011 --- Winery looks to creative financing Mondo Cellars selling ownership shares to its club members PASO ROBLES, CALIF—Mondo Cellars is looking in a new direction for financing to ramp up production and upgrade its operation—It’s … [Read more...]
Wine: Here, There & Everywhere!
So, what's your deal? What's your favorite place to drink wine? Do you have a favorite time or mood to have a glass? What we mean is this.... - When you're reading a book by the fireplace? - At a wine bar with friends? - On the deck on a hot summer day? - When you're … [Read more...]