Wine compounds—especially “polyphenols”—are a lot like stars. Your body knows what they are when you experience them, but you’d have a doozie of a time explaining exactly what they’re made of when asked. Just as heavenly bodies are composed of…
There are plenty of good reasons to break out that bottle before 1 p.m., not the least of which is the fact that it’s far cooler outside earlier in the day! Deck out your patio and invite the gang over…
Exciting News from Écluse Wines! The boutique winery, located just minutes from downtown Paso Robles, has been named one of the top 25 vineyards in the U.S. by Travel and Leisure Magazine! This is just the latest in a string of glittering accolades…
Wanna know if you have a beach body? Quick, check your pulse. Yup—if you have a living, breathing human body, congrats! You’re the proud owner of an ultra fabulous, totally tabloid-worthy #1 beach body. Not quite convinced? This is 2017,…
“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…
After years of intense drought, California is finally raining. And raining, and raining (and raining some more). Heavy downpours and storm clouds may sound like a gloomy forecast to some, but here in Paso Wine Country, we say bring it…
Claiming your spot in Paso Robles Wine country is a unique and singular adventure. No two tales are alike, although each path has, more or less, led to the same vineyard view. No one knows quite sure why, but Wine…
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…
Forget the temperature of your wine cellar, the shape of your glass, or the amount of time you aerate that bottle. The single most important thing that determines the deliciousness of your wine is small yet mighty: The cork! Learn…
We know. We know. Personality quizzes are the stuff of teenage magazines and silly Facebook shares. But who doesn’t like to kill 20 minutes doing something totally fun and unabashedly unproductive? With the election coming up, it seems like all…
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…
Five wines submitted received point scores in the 90s, and one was just awarded Double Gold at the San Francisco International Wine Competition! As winner of the San Francisco Chronicle’s Sweepstakes for Best Red Wine, family-owned Écluse Wines continues to…
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…
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…
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…