Put down the feathered quill. You don’t need to write paragraphs of billowy verbiage to understand (and document) what makes a great wine truly “great.” In fact, the closer you stay to your own vocabulary and sensibilities, the easier it…
Homeless kitties, deserted dogs and passed-over pups: Our furry friends need us, now more than ever. The weekend of April 7 and 8 marks Wine 4 Paws tenth anniversary, and you can give back to all of these animals in…
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…
Just like everyone’s got their own summer style—glowy beach goddess, down-in-the-dirt camper, beer-in-one-hand barbecue master, etc.—we all have our own fall style, too. Whether you immediately break out the pumpkin scented candles, love crafting Halloween decorations galore, or simply prefer…
“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…
Our steady march into fall means longer nights—and in Paso Wine Country—more late night delights! As the moon waxes and wanes, make time to look up at the night sky and wonder at the vastness of it all. These exceptional…
Vine + Winemaker + Time = Wine, right? Maybe in a simplified world—but in the real world—winemaking is a complicated mistress born from toil and forged from state-of-the-art tools. Back in the day, those tools weren’t so high tech, either.…
What’s in a wine barrel? Well, according to Rendarrio Vineyards Winemaker Ryan Render, a whole lot more than Cab Sauv or chardonnay. Not only do folks purchase the barrels for a multitude of garden uses, but they also manage to…
The short answer? Everything. OK, so there’s also the place the grapes are grown, the kind of grape, how those grapes are processed, and who’s doing the winemaking, but the lesser-celebrated art of trellising is one of the most crucial…
The bees are buzzing, the flowers are blasting off, and there’s palpable electricity in the perfumed and balmy air. Yes, it is finally spring! The glorious, colorful, sun-drenched season has just waved its golden fairy dust across Paso Robles Wine…