Syrah Day, celebrated annually on February 16th, is the perfect occasion to raise a glass to this bold and expressive grape variety. To mark the occasion, I shared three standout Syrahs from Downtown Paso Robles on Your Central Valley. Known for its rich flavors, deep color, and peppery spice, Syrah thrives in Paso Robles’ varied microclimates,…
The holiday season often brings thoughts of celebration, and nothing says “cheers” quite like sparkling wine. Recently, I had the pleasure of discussing three distinct sparkling wines from the Downtown Paso Robles Wine District on KSEE24. These wines showcased a delightful range of styles, from the classic elegance of traditional sparkling blends to the creative…
When it comes to wine, price doesn’t always dictate quality or enjoyment. Whether you’re splurging on a special occasion bottle or looking for a wallet-friendly weeknight pour, there’s a wine out there to suit every budget. I recently had the pleasure of showcasing four wines from downtown Paso Robles that beautifully demonstrate how quality can…
I returned to Your Central Valley to discuss Thanksgiving wine pairing suggestions. With almost 30 wineries located in downtown, there are a myriad of possibilities to make your holiday dinner spectacular. On this segment we paired the following wines: PasoSecco Sparkling Grenache Blanc – Sparkling Gougeres Dracaena Wines 2022 Classic Cabernet Franc – roasted butternut…
Located in the southwestern portion of Spain within the autonomous community of Andalucía is the province of Cádiz. The region is famous for flamenco dancing, wild horses and Sherry. The fortified wine is made from white grapes, as there are no authorized red grapes, near the city of Jerez de la Frontera. Produced in a…
The Rhône River runs approximately 500 miles beginning in the Swiss Alps and empties into the Mediterranean. During its path, it turns westward and southward, and this is where the Rhône winemaking region begins. During this television segment, I had the pleasure to share three wines from Tablas Creek in Paso Robles. The winery that…
I’m excited to share with you my television segment discussing New Zealand White wine. May was New Zealand Pour White Wine Month. And May 23rd is Pour Yourself a NZ White Day! We may think Sauvignon Blanc when we think NZ, but they successfully grow 40 varieties. Including Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. In the segment we…
I had the pleasure of sharing the wines of Viñedos Veramonte on Your Central Valley, just in time for Earth Day. Some fun facts about Earth Day: (see more facts where they were originally shared Real Simple) I hope you enjoy the segment and I truly hope you did something special to help preserve the…
