LONE MADRONE ZINFEST DINNER 2016 WITH WINEMAKER NEIL COLLINS Saturday, March 19th 2016 | Lone Madrone Tasting Room | 7:00 pm Join winemaker Neil Collins, for an evening of gastronomic delights and sublime wines at our tasting room on Adelaida Road. We will…
You might be tempted to stalk these boutique Paso Robles wineries on social media, but no hashtag can do their offerings true justice. Take our advice: put down your phone and dive into these epic Paso wine experiences for bold…
During the upcoming Vintage Paso: Zinfandel Festival, lovers of the varietal will unite in celebration of all things Zin! With each participating winery offering a host of zinfully fun tastings and events. Weekend activities include winemaker dinners, exclusive tastings, seminars…
Why should beer get all the cheer this St. Patrick’s Day? Believe it or not, but wine can pair with everything on your St. Patrick’s Day menu, including the corned beef and soda bread. Not sure you believe a good…
500 lives, 500 hearts, 500 minds. The context of these separate lives are completely unrelated, except they have each walked forever into our hearts and minds here at LXV. We are boutique, small, home grown and nourished. As such, club…
Is there anything more exhilarating than hitting the pavement in search of adventure? There’s the open road, the unexpected faces along the way, and—of course—the loud, off-key singing to the radio (a must). In California, Highway 101 is the best…
Whether you drizzle, pour or apply, the health benefits of walnut oil and olive oil are countless! Long used by cultures throughout history for their amazing topical and dietary benefits, these oils provide a powerful dose of healing medicine –…
With its dreamy, manicured gardens, jaw-dropping artifacts (Egyptian sarcophagi included), and dramatic, craggy coastal backdrop, Hearst Castle is, hands-down, the Central Coast’s coolest cultural excursion. Spring is just around the corner, and in Paso Robles Wine Country, that means leisurely…
We all have that one dear friend who rejects any glass of red wine because “it brings on a horrible headache.” Perhaps you are that friend. You desperately wish you could wine taste with the best of them, but, alas,…
Named as one of the top 25 experiences in California by Hollywood Reporter’s Michael Cervin, the LXV Wine Lounge, in downtown Paso Robles, invites you to explore the sensual side of wine this Valentine’s weekend with their exclusive Aphrodisiac Pairings. Inspired by…
Chosen as this week’s ‘Pick,’ by Taste California Travel, Écluse Wines 2013 Rendition is the winery’s depiction of the traditional “GSM” Rhone-style blend. The 2013 vintage, awarded Double Gold at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, is a classic Rhone blend from their very own Lock Vineyard…
A good recipe for ever-lasting love: Take three cups romance, a heaping handful of trust, a pinch or two of humor, and the zest of as much passion as you can find. What do you get? The kind of love…
Leftovers aren’t just for tuna casseroles, impromptu chicken taco nights, and slapdash sloppy joes. The next time you find yourself with half a bottle of leftover wine, try to incorporate the dregs into one of these nifty recipes. Believe me.…
Few places do a worthy Riesling. Cutruzzola Vineyards is one of them. Who knew that in Cambria, the lovely coastal town on one of the many central coasts in California, there was to be had a couple worth the visit Rieslings.…
Black Friday may be a distant memory, but there are still unbelievable deals in your future. No, I’m not a fortune teller—I just know all the right people. Now listen up: You don’t have to camp out outside the department…
A fresh start. A clean slate. A new, sparkling calendar. This is what January is all about. Now let me ask you one question: Does your wine cellar/closet/storage area reflect a sense of calm, organization, and fresh beginnings? If the…
Bring your sweetheart and come aboard for an unforgettable Valentine cruise in beautiful Morro Bay Harbor! Join Sextant Wine proprietors Nancy and Craig Stoller, Winemaker Steve Martell, and their delightful staff as they serve a delicious gourmet lunch paired with Sextant wines aboard the elegant…
As winter marches on and the tourists continue to thin out, wine country settles into a calm, peaceful rhythm. Shorter lines, less crowded tasting rooms, and special deals mark this chill time of year, when vines grow dormant and the…
Recent studies have shown that people are actually less happy when presented with more choices. Anyone who has stood paralyzed before the cereal aisle can attest to the truth in this statement. Do you want fiber-rich shredded wheat squares or…
Spend New Years Day exploring the wineries along Paso Robles Westside Wine Trail and indulge in uniquely delicious wine and food pairings from these favorite wineries: Opolo Vineyards | 10am – 5pm New Years Day Wine Pairing with Southeastern European Meat & Onion, Cevapi Sausage.…