YES, PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY IS OPEN! Get out of dodge and get ready to capture special Instagram moments in wine country. Heck, while you’re at it, notch it up. There’s no shame in admitting it—we all do a little…
It’s time to swap Zoom calls for birdsong, and chores for cheery Monarch butterflies. Fine wine, fragrant lavender and bountiful sunshine come out to play in Paso Robles Wine Country, home to dozens of vibrant outdoor tasting rooms. Allow the…
Grab your picnic basket and unfurl that old blanket. It’s that magical time of year when being outside feels like a dream. Neon green hills and cloudless blue skies provide the backdrop for a modern picnicker’s fantasy (especially when there’s…
In Paso, we just love to dine with our wine! We figured you enjoyed last week’s post so much (how to wine and dine in Paso Robles without a reservation – click here to read full post), that we’d serve…
That mischievous Easter Bunny and his basket of neon-colored peeps might send the kids into a tizzy, but our guess is you’re more interested in what’s being passed around the “grown’s up table.” From classic deviled eggs to tangy ham,…
Whether you like it or not, the countdown has begun. You can complain or you can conquer. You can bemoan or you can be merry. Why not enjoy your holiday shopping experience a little or a whole lot? Head for…
Winter in Paso Robles Wine Country is unlike anywhere else on earth. It’s not just the temperate days and friendly people—it’s the world class wines you’ll discover while you’re here. If you’re planning a trip now through spring, congratulations! You’re…
Bring on the holidays and the houseguests! This is the time of year for connecting with loved ones over a great glass of Paso Robles wine. When relatives gather in Paso Robles Wine Country, there’s so much to explore, taste,…
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…
That last-minute workplace Secret Santa (eek! It’s already time for that?). Your gardener (who does a way better job than the last guy); your kid’s teacher (a little bribe never hurt). There’s always a need for last minute gifts during…
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,…
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.…
Oh, oxygen—you fickle beast! First, you caress my wine, allowing the aromas to intensify and fill out in the glass. How sweet it is to perform that first swirl of the decanter and experience the bouquet as it blossoms into…
Not to be confused with national Red Rosé day (June 12th), National Rosé day (rosay) falls on the second Saturday in June, June 11th this year, and it is one that will be celebrated at Martin Pierce Hardware! We have often…
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…
If nothing excites you more than the sight of an ordinary brown cardboard box overflowing with fresh-picked spring produce, you might have Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) fever. Whether you’ve just received your box from SLO Veg, Talley Farms or your…
Do you like animals? Do you like wine? We do! Paydirt is proud to join forces with Central Coast wineries the weekend of April 9-10 for the 8th Annual Wine 4 Paws! Visit us the weekend of the 9th &…
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…
Named as one of the top 25 experiences in California by Hollywood Reporter’s Michael Cervin, the LXV Wine Lounge, in downtown Paso Robles, invites you to explore the sensual side of wine this Valentine’s weekend with their exclusive Aphrodisiac Pairings. Inspired by…
Leftovers aren’t just for tuna casseroles, impromptu chicken taco nights, and slapdash sloppy joes. The next time you find yourself with half a bottle of leftover wine, try to incorporate the dregs into one of these nifty recipes. Believe me.…