Huzzah! It’s time for Paso Wine Fest May 19-21! The four-day celebration of Paso Robles Wine is now in its 36th year—can you believe it? The years have flown by, and, meanwhile, Paso Robles has become more and more prestigious…
Is there a food more crave-worthy than sizzling hot pizza straight from the oven? That sumptuous sauce, crisp crust, savory toppings, and bubbly, gooey cheese combine to give your diet plan a one-two punch to the gut. We say, why…
You think the Kardashians have been around for a while? Well, wine has been around since Biblical times. Naturally, a LOT of gossip has surrounded this age old beverage, beloved by kings, peasants, movie stars, and even—yes–reality stars alike. While…
When it comes to wine tasting in Paso Robles, there’s no need to leave your co-pilot at home. Yes, your true best friend, confidant and wingman (no judgements here) is welcome at these laid back, dog-friendly tasting rooms located across…
Your wedding venue represents one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make (well, just after deciding who to marry). Think about it. Your entire family, all your closest friends—and a few half-cousins you could probably do without—are here to celebrate…
The long days. The longer nights. The picking, pruning, and punching-down. The blending. The bottling. It’s a lot, right? I haven’t even touched on the fermenting, aging, sales, marketing, and nitpicking over just what should go on the back of…
Forget the academy. The Oscars might be a big deal for actors and actresses, but wineries have their own benchmarks for excellence. It comes in the form of stellar reviews, gold medals and—of course—points. You’ve seen the glowing accolades emblazoned…
Homeless kitties, deserted dogs and passed-over pups: Our furry friends need us, now more than ever. The weekend of April 7 and 8 marks Wine 4 Paws tenth anniversary, and you can give back to all of these animals in…
That mischievous Easter Bunny and his basket of neon-colored peeps might send the kids into a tizzy, but our guess is you’re more interested in what’s being passed around the “grown’s up table.” From classic deviled eggs to tangy ham,…
Here comes the bride, all dressed in white (is it appropriate to gift her a case of wine)? Obviously, swinging by the supermarket is not really what we mean here. Not only is fine wine a fabulous gift for the…
Bury your nose in that glass and take a big whiff. Do you smell elegant violet, invigorating orange blossom, or sweetly perfumed, delicate honeysuckle? Spring doesn’t just mean that real life flowers are blooming in Paso Robles Wine Country: Floral…
It’s already nearly Spring? Yep, the first part of the year has gone by quickly, indeed. You may not have crossed every to-do on your 2018 resolutions list, but that doesn’t mean you can’t hit the reset button and start…
Who’s hot and who’s so not? What’s so “right now” and what’s so “totally last year?” These were probably questions you pondered frequently as a teenager, but chances are now—you know, that you’re an adult—you couldn’t care less what’s “trending…
Unless you’re tragically stuffy, you’ve probably giggled while reading the back of a fancy wine label. I mean, let’s get real. Laughing at wine descriptors now and then is part of the fine wine drinking experience (it’s practically an American…
It’s a common conundrum. You love wine tasting rooms and all the sensory pleasures they offer, but you’re not really a “crowds” person. That’s totally OK! It’s not that you don’t like people (you actually just really love your people).…
Paso Robles knows its fine wine, but that doesn’t mean we’re too “fancy” to flip the script. Although this humble wine region is world renowned for fresher-than-fresh farm to table food and super high scoring bottles, we’re also known to…
Enjoy a Green February in Paso at these 5 Haunts Rolling green hills dotted with majestic oak trees, a clear blue sky, and vines as far as the eye can see. No, I’m not describing a faraway land where unicorns…
January is a clean slate for a reason. We couldn’t possibly continue into the New Year with the same ferocity (or else we’d all end up crazy exhausted, broke and very bloated). It feels so good to start over, but…
Are you a wine purist? Well, you’ll sure want to be after reading this alarming (but true) blog post. Cheap, bulk wines may have a place in American supermarkets and liquor stores, but they’ll never have a place on our…
Dogs have a special way of lighting up our lives—not to mention the pleasure centers of our brains! Simply petting a dog for just a few minutes a day is correlated with lower blood pressure, a longer lifespan, and a…