{"id":3256,"date":"2013-07-31T09:37:21","date_gmt":"2013-07-31T16:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hootnannieblog.com\/?p=3256"},"modified":"2013-07-31T09:37:21","modified_gmt":"2013-07-31T16:37:21","slug":"paso-robles-rhone-rangers-grenache-blanc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.threeadventure.com\/hootnannie\/2013\/07\/31\/paso-robles-rhone-rangers-grenache-blanc\/","title":{"rendered":"Paso Robles Rhone Rangers: Grenache Blanc"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The local Rhone Ranger<\/a> misfits put this \u201cHot Tuesdays\u201d event on from time to time but I must say, there was nothing hot about last night. For some reason the HOT weather we normally have this time of year in Paso took the evening off and when you add the breeze into the mix I was actually quite chilly\u2026and yes I am a big baby, thank you.<\/span><\/p>\n

That being said, we had a great time. This time it was held at Summerwood Winery<\/a> and the participating wineries were:<\/span><\/p>\n

Alta Colina<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ambyth Estate<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Burbank Ranch<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chateau Margene<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Clayhouse Wines<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Halter Ranch\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Hearst Ranch Winery<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Jada Vineyard<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Lone Madrone<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mitchella<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Niner Wine Estates<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pomar Junction<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ranchero Cellars<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Summerwood Winery\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Tablas Creek<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Thacher Winery<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

We did not try all of the wines, mainly because I\u2019m trying to become less of a drunk but we tasted through about 11 of them and overall I was really impressed. Few of the wines were 100% which I don\u2019t mind, necessarily but it would be cool to see more 100%’ers done. The blends were awesome though, Annie and I are huge fans of white wines, white blends, and especially Rhone wines.<\/span><\/p>\n

I was a big fan of Mitchella\u2019s offering, which was 100% Grenache Blanc, as was Burbank Ranch\u2019s wine but I preferred their 2012 over their 2010. I also, as usual, loved the wine being poured by Alta Colina, Lone Madrone, Ranchero Cellars, and Tablas Creek.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s honestly hard to say this wine is better than that wine, in my opinion. I prefer saying this wine is different than that wine and this one has the characteristics I tend to prefer. Wine, as you know, can be funny. You may love this wine today but tomorrow\u00a0you may prefer a different one. As we always say it really does depend on mood, environment, what you recently ate, and who you\u2019re hanging out with.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe that\u2019s why we all keep coming back to that special adult juice in a bottle\u2026it\u2019s mystical and enchanting, not snotty and closed off. There\u2019s something for everyone so get out there and get your drink on and be sure to look for the next \u201cHot Tuesdays\u201d event put on by the local Rhone Rangers<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Cincopa<\/div>\n