We were the lucky ones that got invited to join our good friends, Bill and Ellen at a local concert event for a great cause. This was a musical event held at Castoro Cellars in Paso Robles on a balmy Saturday evening. In other words, this was the perfect summer evening; the … [Read more...]
Can You FEEL the Suspense? 13th Annual Winemaker's Cookoff Brings it!
The Winemaker Cookoff is the most competitive event of the year in Paso Robles...winemakers competing for the event-goers' votes for best food and wine pairing! This event is put on by the Paso Robles Rotary Club and it benefits local High School Seniors, with college … [Read more...]
Pithy Little Wine Co. Lands Downtown
You've heard us talk about Pithy Little Wine Co. in the past, and we're very excited to report that they've just opened their Tasting Room in downtown Paso Robles. They've made it up to our little town from their previous location in San Luis Obispo and we've been anxiously … [Read more...]
Small Town 4th of July
Our 4th of July festivities started in Templeton where we watched their Main Street Independence Day parade from the front porch of Clavo Cellars. First thing we must say is that Templeton is a hidden gem…a town of roughly 3,000 people which has a few great restaurants, … [Read more...]
101 Years is a Long Life!
Hi there…Annie here. So, today we’re doing something a little bit different; we’re dedicating this post and this day to my Grandfather, George Curtis Tunnell. He was born on January 8, 1910 and passed away on May 27, 2011. Apart from all that, he was just a great man and today … [Read more...]
Estrella Warbirds Museum Let Us Sell Wine!
The Estrella Warbirds Museum has put together a collection of aircraft and vintage cars to memorialize the history of their location at the Paso Robles airport. This location served as the WWII Estrella Army Air Force Base before becoming the airport. The super cool part about … [Read more...]
Art + Wine = Artiste Winery
We love it when worlds collide…especially when one of those worlds contains wine!! The great thing about Artiste Winery in downtown Los Olivos is their passion for art and spreading that to the guests that venture inside. They invite people to paint on the community canvases or … [Read more...]
From Both Sides of the Wine Counter
So, we've been working on putting together some articles on Tasting Room etiquette. From the business side of the counter, to the customer's side of the counter, we know there are things that will make and break it for all involved. You know what we're talking about...whether … [Read more...]
Why We Do What We Do
Why does anybody do the things that they do? Well, hopefully it's because it brings some sort of happiness or satisfaction. Unfortunately, sometimes people do things because they feel obligated or pressured. We all dream about a life that is full of fulfilling experiences and … [Read more...]
Tobin James: Wine Party Central!
Tobin James Cellars is one winery where we don’t really want to talk about the wine (and we don’t mean that in a bad way) because there is something much bigger at work here. Every single business on the planet would love to have what Tobin has going on!! What is it?? A big … [Read more...]