Paso Robles is now the home of over 250 wineries. It seems like every day there are new wineries opening which only means one thing. Time to get on the road and do some exploring. According to Paso Robles Wine Country there are nine different trails that you can tour. Today, we chose to delve into…
What is the definition of being successful? Is it making more money than you know what to do with? Is it having letters after your name that people aren’t even sure what they mean? Or is it simply being happy? When Mike and I decided to enter the wine business, we knew it wasn’t going…
Fàilte! Welcome to the next installment of Exploring the Wine Glass. Mike and I are big proponents of you should drink what you like and you are the only one who can taste like you. We advocate the fact that everyone experiences the wine differently, so in these posts we do not discuss our tasting notes. Instead we include basic information…
Have you heard of Rías Baixas? Are you familiar with Albariño? If you answered “No” to these questions, you are missing out, and you need to fix that problem immediately! Where is Rías Baixas? Rías Baixas is one of five denominated wine regions (DO) in Galicia, Spain. The region is closest to the Atlantic coast and is…
The history of rosé can be traced back to the ancient Greeks. There are two popular beliefs behind the history of Rosé; one mythical and one a bit more practical. Although I typically enjoy believing in the myths, I have to render my vote with the practical. THE MYTH Amphictyon, son of Deucalion and Pyrrah, ruled…
Jack be nimble, Jack be quick Take a ride on the West Coast kick Holiday road Holiday road Holiday road Holiday road Is there anybody who is reading this post and doesn’t know what movie this song belongs to? If you don’t know, you are missing out on what I consider the best family movie….
Did someone say “Chardonnay?” I LOVE Chardonnay! In fact, it was a 1992 Ferrari Carano Chardonnay that was my ephiphany wine. The wine that all other wines are held up to. So when Benson Marketing contacted me to ask if I would like to participate in a National Chardonnay Day promotion, I didn’t even blink…
What is the definition of being successful? Is it making more money than you know what to do with? Is it having letters after your name that people aren’t even sure what they mean? Or is it simply being happy? When Mike and I decided to enter the wine business, we knew it wasn’t going…
