matt, Author at Hoot n Annie

Paso Robles Wine: Grey Wolf Cellars

August 11, 2015 matt 2 Comments

Grey Wolf Cellars. Haven’t been in quite some time. Decided to go back. There is also food and a distillery there now which I will get into another time. So let’s do this. … [Read more...]

Crush & Roll West 2015

August 10, 2015 matt 2 Comments

The biggest and best cigar event on the Central Coast is back. Crush & Roll West will hold its 7th annual event at the Paso Robles Event Center on August 28 & 29. It blows my mind that it’s already the 7th year. Annie and I have probably been to four or five of the first … [Read more...]

Q&A with Ali of 15 Degrees C Wine Shop & Bar

August 7, 2015 matt Leave a Comment

If you live here on the Central Coast it’s very unlikely that you have not heard of 15C Wine Shop. As far as wine shops go it has been THE place to go for many years now. They consistently have great wines and interesting beers flowing along with food that pairs perfectly with … [Read more...]

Anniversary Meets Rosé Party

August 6, 2015 matt Leave a Comment

As some of you know it was recently our (Annie and my) 7th wedding anniversary…August 1st to be exact. It fell on a Saturday and typically we plan a night away. This night away has often been at the SeaVenture Resort in Pismo Beach where we first met face to face, where we got … [Read more...]

It’s That Time: Paso Robles Winemakers’ Cookoff

July 31, 2015 matt 3 Comments

It’s hard to believe that this year will be the 17th annual Paso Robles Rotary Winemakers’ Cookoff. On August 15 these wineries and breweries will converge on the Paso Robles Event Center to delight your palate and bribe you for votes…because winning is pretty badass. … [Read more...]

Press Release: Niner Restaurant Opens for Sunday Dinners

July 30, 2015 matt 3 Comments

We just got some big news from our good friends over at Niner Wine Estates and Wine Spoken Here. To say that we are excited about this would be the biggest understatement of the year (or just a really big one, overall). If you haven't been out to the Niner Wine Estates … [Read more...]

Q&A with the Radio Man, Adam Montiel

July 29, 2015 matt 6 Comments

We’ve been fortunate enough over the last several years to meet many amazing people in and around the wine scene here on the central coast. I can honestly say that, for me, nobody stands out more than Adam Montiel. He is absolutely one of the biggest personalities on the central … [Read more...]

Peachy Canyon Winery Appoints New Winemaker

July 28, 2015 matt 2 Comments

As I’ve said a million times, there is always something going on in Paso Robles wine country. The folks from Peachy Canyon Winery emailed me the following press release about appointing a new winemaker. I look forward to seeing what direction the new winemaker, Robert Henson, … [Read more...]

Congratulations to Midnight Cellars in Paso Robles

July 27, 2015 matt 2 Comments

I will be honest, when I received this press release via email it took me by surprise. Somehow I missed how long Midnight Cellars has been around or I was possibly in a wine induced coma. Twenty years is a long time. Hell, I’m less than a year and a half from being two 20’s…that … [Read more...]

The Daily Meal’s 101 Best Wineries In America

July 26, 2015 matt Leave a Comment

It's good to see so many central coast wineries on this list of 101 Best Wineries in America from The Daily Meal. Congrats to them all and a special congrats to #1 on the list, Tablas Creek Vineyard. Below you will find the press release from Tablas Creek. … [Read more...]