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Why is it that in wine country it is nearly impossible to find a truly great corkscrew? Each time I have purchased one, it ends up falling apart or breaking within a year or two. A sommelier and friend who…

After enjoying a Dakota burger and a glass of wine at the wonderfully funky Cafe in Harmony last Sunday, a group of us jumped in the car and headed south on Highway 1. Despite a strong drizzle we were game…

My husband recently returned from Florence, Italy and brought a little piece of his childhood back to Paso Robles; the family’s solid brass vintage wine bottle opener. It will have a special place in our home and bring us both…

Today I felt like an explorer. With rain pelting my windshield the landscape around me was distorted, somewhat unrecognizable causing a level of disorientation, as if I had never traveled these roads before. I ventured through puddled roads sprinkled with…

If you  have a significant other that is difficult to buy for, or is just plain difficult, you might consider Bristol’s Hard Cider as a gift this Valentines Day in Paso Robles. If you have not knocked him or her…

We are in love with Leo Leo Gelato, are you? Leo Leo Gelato is not far behind wine as being a staple here in Paso Robles. It’s easy to understand why as they are an artisan gelato and sorbetto producer…

1. If you are a world-class dude, the Paso Robles wine you choose to pour for your Valentines Day in Paso should reflect your persona. 2. If you want to score some points with the Mrs. or special one in your…

Paso Robles Wine Country’s DNA is magical and romantic in its own right. Add in its fabulous wine produced here by talented winemakers and it only gets better. J Dusi is one of those special Paso Robles wineries that produces…

It was brought to our attention that Paso Robles Wineries has misspelled the name of the “Nut Wine” we featured in our last blog. This is great news because now we can pronounce it. The French port recipe made with…

One of our favorite shops in Paso Robles Wine Country is the General Store. As Martha Stewart Magazine says this is…”the one place you have to go…the best edit of everything from cookbooks to food to kitchen pantry items to…

There is more to Paso Robles than wine. Think olive oil. Our hands-down favorite, “flavor infused” olive oils are produced by Pasolivo, a large ranch with a 45 acre orchard, located in the heart of Paso Robles Wine Country. Their…

Paso Robles Wine Country is lauded as a top destination for 2014 by CBS on “CBS This Morning: Saturday”! As you are planning your trip and once you are here, you will want to know how to find the best wineries,…

What do Paso Robles wine and art have in common? Wine Country Humor, the best medicine for what ails you. One winemaker in Paso Robles, Neil Collins from Lone Madrone Winery, has put a smile on many a face with…

We came across this Zinfandel wine sauce recipe this month by way of some Paso Robles friends that can be attributed to Susan Spicer. It was greatly welcomed since we had been suffering a dry-spell of uninspired cooking. Amazing how…

Today I popped into Burbank Ranch Winery and Bistro located in downtown Paso Robles on Park Street. I had the pleasure to speak with one of the owners, Melody Burbank, who was kind enough to show me around impromptu. They…

I’ve had a bottle, an empty bottle, of Rangeland Winery Flora Rosé 2012 on my desk since last summer. So I think its time to write about this wine. Bottom line, it was fabulous. A dry rosé, not your grandparents…

Paso Robles Wineries are Stepping Up to the Latest Mapping Technology Some Paso Robles wine tasting goers get by planning their winery visits using a collection of pamphlets with different map versions that can be difficult to decipher and piece…

I am re-posting the wine cork craft project article below and thought you would enjoy knowing that the beautiful winery in Paso Robles, Lone Madrone, also has a talented cork crafter, Ryan, the tasting room manager. He made an awesome…

When you live in wine country utopia, i.e., Paso Robles, CA, you can end up with a lot of gorgeous corks. It is a shame to toss these beauties. So we used them to make a wine cork wreath that…

TIPS FOR FINDING WINERIES IN THE COUNTRYSIDE The Paso Robles countryside has a maze of beautiful windy roads dotted with wineries. To help you get to your destination we have developed a mapping website with directions for you to use…