We talked to Guillaume Fabre of Clos Solene last week, out in the Russell Family Vineyard where he grows his Petit Verdot vines. Well, we're back with Gui and he's telling us a little more about "Green Harvest" along with some info on how he prunes the vines to get the most out … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2011
How to Get What You Want!
Well, how to get what you want as far as wine goes, anyway! We can't be responsible for the rest of your life, but we can weigh in on the wine stuff. So, how do you go about getting what you want and what you like into your glass? That's a great question, and it all starts … [Read more...]
HnA Movie Trailer…A Wine & Music Blockbuster Preview!!!
There comes a time when each person that drinks wine needs to be in a movie! Not just any old movie, but a super fun movie that involves wine, friends, great live music, and sunshine. We like to mix it up a little every now and then, and this was a fun way to do it. Here's the … [Read more...]
Wine & Beef – Caliza Syrah & Filet Mignon
Have you ever had one of those moments when the food and wine just happen to sing together? We've had a few of these, and make no mistake; there's been plenty of times when the wine and food are good together, but sometimes there's a standout pairing! This was one of those … [Read more...]
Getting Dirty in the Vineyard!
We love getting out in to the vineyards and learning more about the farming side of winemaking! Guillaume Fabre of Clos Solene invited us out to the Russell Family Vineyard, where he has several rows of his own vines, to see one of the very important pieces of the puzzle to … [Read more...]
How Do You Gauge Your Pinot???
If there ever was a complicated and intriguing wine, it's Pinot Noir! It's been said that Pinots have the broadest range of noses and palate qualities of any wine. It's also been said that if you happen to fancy Pinot Noir, that you've come to have one of the most expensive … [Read more...]
Groovin to Dan Curcio on the Clavo Patio
If you could dream up the perfect Sunday afternoon, what would it look like? Well, here's an idea for you: sipping a chilled Clavo Cellars Viognier on the back patio of the tasting room, enjoying the warm sun, all the while listening to the soulful sounds of our own local … [Read more...]
Little Cups of Joy…and Wine!!!
We consider ourselves very lucky when people give us stuff to sample, but this particular post is about sheer luck and joy! A while back at the Earth Day Food and Wine Festival, we came across Danna of the Joy Cup Company. She makes all organic and sustainable peanut butter … [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...]
Sarah Palin & Robert Parker on The Chardonnay Symposium [cartoon]
We're attending the Chardonnay Symposium 2011 at Byron Winery in Santa Maria this month and wanted to hear what Sarah and Robert had to say about it. We hired these actors to play Sarah and Robert, and it's all in good fun! Related articles Oaked and/or unoaked Chardonnay: … [Read more...]