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We get it. With social media tugging at your brain, kids running around, and work emails piling up, it’s hard to read up on every new wine trend. How does one keep up to date with all the new information…

Selecting the first pumpkin of the season, slicing into just-ripened heirloom tomatoes (enjoy them while you can), and listening to the satisfying crunch of oak leaves underfoot. What do all of these experiences have in common? They all signify the…

The sun’s still shining in Paso Robles Wine Country, but fall has indeed arrived. Vineyards are in the midst of harvest, and soon, those green vines will turn vibrant red-gold (be sure to get out there to wine taste around…

There’s a reason the word “harvest” strikes joy, fear and excitement into the heart of Paso Robles winemakers and their hardworking staff. It’s now or never. The moment of truth. “Go-time.” Once ripeness occurs, there is no looking back. The…

You know the wines, but how well do you know the vines? If you can’t name the eight—yes, eight—parts of a typical wine grape vine, it’s time to take some notes. We promise, it’s not as dull as it sounds.…

September may mean new pencils and textbooks for some, but in Paso Robles, it’s all about California Wine Month. As summer days dwindle down, we take stock of how far we’ve come, think about where we’re going, and sip the…

We grill all year long in Paso Robles Wine Country, thanks to the consistently sunny days that make up our long, warm wine grape growing season. That said, in the summertime we tend to kick it up a notch. After…

September may mean new pencils and textbooks for some, but in Paso Robles, it’s all about California Wine Month. As summer days dwindle down, we take stock of how far we’ve come, think about where we’re going, and sip the…

There’s plenty of Do’s in Paso Robles Wine Country: Do dress casually, do have a great conversation with the winemaker, do dine on farm fresh cuisine while you’re here. Truly, there are very few “don’ts” in this friendly wine region.…

    It’s a tale as old as time. Summer barely starts, and, somehow—just like that—it’s already close to being over. If you’re just now experiencing a wicked case of summer FOMO (that’s the fear of missing out), we’ve got…

So you want to learn more about Paso Robles wine (and winemaking). We salute you! However, it can feel like a never-ending task, can’t it? Once you learn one term—say, phenolics—you’re tasked with learning an entirely new concept altogether. The…

We swear, it’s not what it sounds like! These brow-raising wine terms may sound ridiculous, funny or downright absurd, but we assure you they do cross the lips of many a Paso Robles winemaker. We’re mature enough not to giggle…

Paso Robles may be a world class wine region (and quite possibly the closest scenery to heaven on earth), but even the most dedicated winemakers need to take a break from the Paso’s beautiful—and hot—vineyards this time of year to…

Red wine, white wine, and blue skies can only mean one thing. It’s nearing the 4th of July Weekend in Paso Robles Wine Country! Celebrate Independence Day with vibrant community events, funky tasting room shindigs, and more smoky barbecue than…

Blow up that pink flamingo pool float and slice up that seedless watermelon. It’s pool party time in Paso Robles Wine Country! Whether you rock an itsy-bitsy bikini, board shorts or your  sun-tanned birthday suit, there’s nothing like chilling out…

There are plenty of fun things you’ll want to pack for your summer vacation in Paso Robles (a selfie stick, a flamingo pool floaty, and that killer new pair of merlot colored heels, to name a few). However, you won’t…

You’ve probably heard the term “great wine starts in the vineyard.” It seems every winemaker around Paso Robles Wine Country humbly points to his or her vines as the real reason behind those high point scores. Well, there’s a reason…

Clear your schedule and mark this event down with a big fat Sharpie. The Second Annual Harmony Wine and Beer Festival is back (Saturday, August 3 from 1-4:30 p.m.), it promises to be bigger and better than ever. The tiny…

Who’s to say that wine tasting is a purely grown up activity? Sure, your sixteen-year-old probably shouldn’t be consuming old vine zinfandel by the carafe, or any wine for that matter (although the French mighty actually argue this point). However,…