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Unveiling the Flavors: Blueberry Tart and L’Ecole Merlot

Merlot may not be the most popular grape variety to talk about, but it is extremely popular in the ground. It is the second most planted grape variety in the world.  According to the  OIV, the International Organization of Vine and Wine, Merlot (657,300 acres) is only second to Cabernet Sauvignon (840.000) in terms of…

Back to Basics: A Cabernet Franc Primer #WinePW
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Back to Basics: A Cabernet Franc Primer #WinePW

Is there anyone who thought that when Robin Bell Renken chose Back to School as the theme for the September #WinePW chat, that I would not be talking about Cabernet Franc?! We were asked to pick a subject on wine and put together a fun educational piece to expand your wine knowledge! I thought a…

Tasmanian Sparkling and Egg Rolls (#WorldWineTravel)

Tasmanian Sparkling and Egg Rolls (#WorldWineTravel)

Just a mere 8,000 miles away from California is Tasmania. While growing up, I always wanted to visit the region, simply because I loved the Tasmanian Devil. The way he would spin in as a tornado and wreak havoc on all the looney tunes characters. No matter how many chains were around his cage, he…

Exploring the Pasobilities that Paso Robles Has to Offer #WinePW

Exploring the Pasobilities that Paso Robles Has to Offer #WinePW

We discovered Paso Robles quite some time ago. It was a different place then. It was an unknown and unexplored region. It’s only claim to fame at that point… and the reason why we found it… was its location. Centrally located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, allowing us to explore all California had to…

Preview Post; The Paso Robles #Pasobilities  #WINEPW

Preview Post; The Paso Robles #Pasobilities #WINEPW

The #winePW crew is at it again. This Saturday, November 13th, we will be exploring the Pasobilites that Paso Robles has to offer!  Have you heard of the Central Coast? It comprises a large portion of the California coastline and is divided into four main regions. Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Monterey Bay. While visiting, you…

An Invitation to Explore the Pasobilities of Paso Robles with #WinePW

An Invitation to Explore the Pasobilities of Paso Robles with #WinePW

Envision yourself sitting down to enjoy a lovely glass of wine with a view of beautiful rolling hills to the east and the  Santa Lucia Coastal Range to your west. A region that dates back to the pre-mission era when the Salinas Indians recognized the healing powers of the springs.  On March 11, 1889 the…

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Celebrate #MerlotMe with a Wine that Hits the Mark by Supporting Veterans

October is my favorite month. Halloween…. our anniversary…. and #MerlotMe! A month dedicated to a grape variety that hasn’t had the easiest time in the past. In the early 90s, Merlot vines were over planted. A misunderstanding of the variety and the environment it grows well in led to a high number of poorly farmed…

Tasting the Soul of Wine in the Heart of Yakima Valley

Tasting the Soul of Wine in the Heart of Yakima Valley

Before we get into the post, I don’t know what it is about Washington wine regions, but they like to make us think twice about how to say them. Take for example, Willamette Valley. You can not be a wine lover without having heard at least once, “It’s Willamette, Damn It!” Apparently, the residents of…