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…
Paso Robles is known for its amazing wine tasting opportunities; this is true (thank you Dr. Obvious). With nearly 300 tasting rooms dotting pastoral, vineyard-lined backroads, there is a type of wine tasting experience to suit every personality (rustic, elegant,…
What’s in a word? Well, a whole lot. Ever realize how using “lazy” words can really bog down a conversation or even make it harder to get your point across? Consider these two descriptors of a sunset—“nice,” and “breathtaking”—and tell…
We are all looking for ways to save a buck as well as save the planet, right? Well, what if you could do both while wine tasting? Sounds appealing, no? Modern times call for modern measures, like digital coupons, interactive…
“Wine” probably isn’t high on your list of budgetary priorities under “groceries” and “saving for the bathroom remodel.” I mean—it really shouldn’t be (if it is, you might have a problem on your hands). However, as a true Paso wine…
Congrats! You survived the 2016 presidential race. Regardless of where you stand politically, there is one thing we can all agree on. This election has been louder, zanier, and more stressful than most. Whether victorious or saddened by the results,…
Do you feel like you blinked, and September flew by? Not sure where the time went? Between getting the kids back to school and packing up the pool toys, it’s easy to experience a little Fear of Missing Out while…
The dog days of summer are upon us now! If you find yourself relating a lot more to your Golden Retriever these days—passing out on the cold kitchen floor, jumping spontaneously into water fountains, chewing ice cubes like there’s no…
Let me sock it to ya straight. You may know the difference between acidity and astringency. You may know the world’s most famous wine regions like the back of your hand. You may be an awarded and decorated sommelier with…
Grab your favorite reusable spork, a travel-size bottle of Wine Away, and plenty of SPF, people! Summer can only mean one thing in Paso Robles Wine Country: The arrival of wine, beer, and food festivals galore! This week, we show…
Let’s pretend for a moment that your dog is one of the Spice Girls. Is he or she a total Sporty Spice, a jock-like Great Dane always gunning for a tennis ball or frisbee, or perhaps she’s more of a…