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Paso Robles Wine: Burbank Ranch

July 15, 2013 matt 5 Comments

About a week or so ago we decided to head into the new tasting room called Burbank Ranch in downtown Paso Robles after having lunch at Pappy McGregor’s. Now, I do not regret having lunch at Pappy’s, and I never will, but I had no idea Burbank Ranch served food!! … [Read more...]

Paso Robles: Paso Fork & Corks Festival

July 12, 2013 matt 2 Comments

It’s been an interesting time to see the evolution of wine events here in Paso Robles. There has been a lot of growth to the point where it seems like many of the events are really trying to up the game over the previous one. My opinion…I think it’s great to see more creativity … [Read more...]

Our Three Favorite Wines from June

July 10, 2013 matt 4 Comments

Seems I’ve been a bit lazy, it’s already July 10 and I’m just now getting our favorite wines from June up here. Oh well, I suppose working from home four days a week and having an almost nine month old little dude to watch soaks up some time.. … [Read more...]

Social Media Tips for Wineries

July 8, 2013 matt 3 Comments

In the past I have allowed myself to rant (and this may come off as one too) on here about how wineries use social media (or lack of use) and although those posts got a lot of views and often created a lot of conversation…something is still missing. I understand it takes time to … [Read more...]

Paso Robles: La Cosecha Bar & Restaurant

July 3, 2013 matt 7 Comments

Is it just me or is Paso Robles becoming the foodie travel destination of the world? Okay, maybe not the world but we have a brand new restaurant in Paso Robles and we went to the soft opening last night (Tuesday July 2, 2013). La Cosecha Bar & Restaurant is located in the … [Read more...]

A Toast to Wine: A Wine Infographic

June 28, 2013 matt Leave a Comment

Some folks from sparefoot.com contacted us to share the above infographic having to do with America’s love of wine. I love infographics because they are typically filled with interesting data but it’s delivered in a more pleasing way to me…with my A.D.D. and whatever else I may … [Read more...]

Party of the Year: Real Men Drink Pink

June 26, 2013 matt 4 Comments

This past weekend was the “Real Men Drink Pink” party out at Star Farms in San Miguel and holy crap, this party renewed my faith in parties. From the moment we arrived on this overcast, windy day it was just a sea of pink. … [Read more...]

Paso Robles: Vina Robles Amphitheater

June 24, 2013 matt 2 Comments

This past Saturday evening was the soft opening for the brand new amphitheater at Vina Robles Winery on HWY 46 East here in Paso Robles (thanks to our friend J-Dog for getting us in to that!!). … [Read more...]

Wine: Whose Opinion Really Matters?

June 19, 2013 matt 12 Comments

Robert Parker’s? Steve Heimoff’s? Wine Spectator's? Wine Enthusiast's? I prefer my own opinion although I am almost always up for conversation, however; I don’t care who you are, if I like a $4.99 bottle of wine or a can of Bud Light then so be it. If you won’t like me because … [Read more...]

Real Men Drink Pink?

June 17, 2013 matt 2 Comments

Sure as hell do! And the proof will be at the second annual Real Men Drink Pink Party on Sunday, June 23rd. The Rose Grand Tasting will be from 1:00 to 2:30 pm and the Pink Party is from 2:30 to 5:00 pm…and get this, The English Beat will be playing. … [Read more...]