Venturing out to our local wineries again...we landed at Derby Wine Estates http://www.derbywineestates.com/ for a taste! Located a couple of miles out the 46 East, this is a humble looking tasting room from the outside; but once you walk inside, you'll be greeted by friendly … [Read more...]
French Bordeaux & Rotta
Sound weird? Yeah, it was...we opened a bottle of Tertre du Moulin 2006 Cuvee Millesimee French Bordeaux. The goal here was to help us learn more about French wine. We don't know anything...and the whole naming convention makes it challenging. The growing regions in France … [Read more...]
Out at Vina Robles
We went to Vina Robles Hospitality Center just East of town on the 46 to taste a little bit of wine (well, that's what we do). http://vinarobles.com/. We'll start with the grounds - beautiful! Lots of beautifully landscaped space to enjoy while sipping on your wine, or … [Read more...]
Ranchero Cellars & J. Dusi at Artisan Restaurant
If you're familiar with the Paso Robles area at all, then you've probably heard of Artisan Restaurant. http://artisanpasorobles.com/. It's absolutely one of our VERY favorite places to spend time in the area. Run by brothers Mike and Chris Kobayashi and their wives, Tina and … [Read more...]
Out at Four Vines Winery
So, if you haven't heard of Four Vines, then you've been hanging out in a cave. http://www.fourvines.com/. Well, maybe not a cave but this stuff is going viral!!! It's all over the place, and it's GOOD! They've got the whole package - cool location, good wine, great … [Read more...]
Farmstand 46
Okay, this place ROCKS!!! Now that we got that cleared up, let me tell you about this hip little stop out on the 46 West. http://www.farmstand46.com/. It's got food, it's got produce, it's got an outdoor woodfired pizza oven, and it's got style! A rusted metal building, … [Read more...]
At Home With Wild Horse
After opening abottle of Wild Horse 2006 Merlot at home...we thought we'd try something different. We used two different glasses to see how it affected the smell and taste of the wine. We'll let you watch to see, but meanwhile, Wild Horse wines are pretty well known around here … [Read more...]
Out at Cinquain Cellars
So, we'll just tell you right up front...we're members here at Cinquain Cellars - http://cinquaincellars.com/. They're along the Pleasant Valley Wine Trail, just North East of Paso Robles, nestled between hills on 20 acres of grapes. A beautiful barn is where they do the … [Read more...]
Out Tasting at Clayhouse Winery
Frolicking around in downtown Paso Robles, Annie in her pigtails, and Hoot with his camera! We landed at Clayhouse Winery's Tasting Room...http://www.clayhousewines.com. Located on the corner of 13th and Pine, just off the square, it's a great location for a tasting room. … [Read more...]
Grey Wolf Vineyards
About 2 miles West on 46, you'll find Grey Wolf Vineyards and Cellars. An old farmhouse on the top of a hill has been converted into the tasting room for this small, family run winery. Grey Wolf's tasting list consists of all red wines, Grenache, Tempranillo, Zinfandel, … [Read more...]