Hoot actually came across Candoni Wines on Twitter ( @CandoniWines ) during a wine chat. Prior to that, we had not heard of them. They were kind enough to send us a Prosecco Brut and a Moscato D’Italia, and we were thirsty enough to open them!! Candoni Prosecco Brut The Prosecco … [Read more...]
The Name is Brown, Stillman Brown
If you haven’t heard of Stillman Brown, well, it’s your loss really. This guy is one of Paso’s more unique wine characters; either he broke the mold or the mold broke him! When we ran into him at the Paso Robles Garagiste Festival, he was behind bars, literally and we got him on … [Read more...]
Caymus, Mer Soleil, Belle Glos, Conundrum, What More do You Need?
What are all these things? Maybe you've come across Caymus, or even Mer Soleil? Well, if not we'll tell you...they're individual wine production labels; each an integral part of the Wagner Family of Wines. Each of their labels represents a different passion and a commitment to … [Read more...]
Merlot: The SLO Pourers Have it Handled!
We've all heard the negative under-the-breath comments and seen the eye rolls when somebody mentions "Merlot". Why is this? Maybe it started in the movie "Sideways", where on a quest for good Pinot Noir on the Central Coast, the main characters put down Merlot at every turn. … [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...]
Languedoc Region Twitter Online Wine Tasting
There's this Social Media thing called Twitter, maybe you've heard of it? With over 100 million users, Twitter is a tool used by these millions to talk about the things they're interested in, things they're doing, and a way to connect with other people with common interests. Some … [Read more...]
For Immediate Release: Whole Foods' Holiday Wines
From: Whole Foods Market Press Room ‘Tis the season for festive, yet frugal wines from Whole Foods Market® We'll be tasting and tweeting about these Whole Foods holiday gems during the Nov. 17 Twitter Tasting. Keep an eye out! AUSTIN, TX (November 2, 2011) – With lights … [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...]
Seasons Change…and so does Drinking, or does it?
It's definitely that time of year; the change of seasons is upon us. The trees are changing color, grapes have been harvested, there's already snow in the East, and there's a chill in the air here, in Paso Robles. The Summer season has given way to Autumn and before we know it, … [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...]
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