So, we've been hearing about Turley for a long time now. They're known for their old vines Zinfandels, and make a few other varietals as well. The property is beautiful, nestled in the hills off 46 West, just off Vineyard and the patio is perfect for a picnic. The inside of … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2010
Venteux Vineyards
Pronounced "Vin 2", this is a really cool little place. Well, maybe not so little, but very quaint and classy, out in the Templeton Gap area. http://www.venteuxvineyards.com. The specialize in Rhone wines...and mostly reds. There were some nice blends and some interesting … [Read more...]
Rotta Winery
Rotta Winery is one of the oldest wineries in the area...founded in 1908 by the Rotta family, and brought back to life by the Rotta's grandson, Mike Guibbini. http://www.rottawinery.com/ The tasting room is rustic and charming, right off their barrel room, and they've got a … [Read more...]
River Star '07 Allure
Who wouldn't want to open up a bottle of something called "Allure" on a Thursday evening in June when there's a beautiful sunset? Well, that's what we were thinking...so we did! River Star 2007 Allure, to be exact. It's a blend - 40% Syrah, 40% Petite Sirah, 20% Zinfandel. A … [Read more...]
Templeton Concert in the Park
They put it on Wednesday evenings through the Spring and Summer in the downtown park. There's music in the gazebo and people bring their chairs, food, kids, and gear and set up camp. We saw little tents, BBQ pits, tables with table cloths and silverware, I mean, people set up … [Read more...]
Sextant Winery's Paso Tasting Room
It's not exactly glamorous or extravagant, but the wine is good! Sextant has been around for several years, and they've poured their wines in a few different places, including San Luis Obispo, but now they're in a warehouse in Paso Robles just out Dry Creek Road near the … [Read more...]
Cleavage Creek's '07 Secret Red
We opened another bottle of Cleavage Creek...their Tracy Hills Secret Red. http://www.cleavagecreek.com/ It's true to the name - Secret. We had a few theories on what was in the blend, but the overall consensus was that it was a relatively light, smooth blend that did well with … [Read more...]
Wine – Art – Artisans Unite at Sculpterra
Remember Sculpterra Winery from our recent posts? http://www.sculpterra.com/ Well, we went back for one of their events called "Wine Art Artisans Unite". There was tons of wine flowing, art everywhere, tasty artisan foods out to try, and live music playing. We hung out in the … [Read more...]
Hoot 'n Annie's Public Service Announcement
We wanted to explain why we're doing what we're doing! It's all about the wine, you, your palate, and your opinion! This one can speak for itself... [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yW5AyZNkbWU[/youtube] … [Read more...]
Hangin Out at Cass Winery
Life is good...especially when you have a glass of Roussanne, a cigar, some appetizers and you're sitting on the patio at Cass whiling your afternoon away! http://www.casswines.com/cass/index.jsp. Cass is out Linne Rd, maybe 8 miles East of Paso Robles, and definitely worth the … [Read more...]