Popsicles, fireworks (Fourth of July), barbecue, and fine wine! Oh yes—summer has arrived in Paso Robles Wine Country! While some summer itineraries include long lines and annoying traffic, your Paso Robles summer is guaranteed to be chill to the max!…
Everyone’s gathered in your backyard and ready to enjoy the epic flavors of summer. The sun is shining and the grass is green and your nosy neighbor is on vacation (thank goodness). You’ve cued up the playlist with rocking jams,…
Break out that teeny bikini or bold pair of board shorts: summer has arrived in Paso Robles Wine Country! Yes, temps tend to soar into the 80s, 90s, and even triple digits throughout Northern SLO County this time of year…
You don’t always have to make an advance reservation to get the best food and wine experience in Paso Robles. Try stopping into these well-loved haunts to get your fill. The best part about dining in Paso Robles—besides the obvious…
Fancy, casual, rural, swanky… which lodging option are you? There is no one correct way to stay and play in Paso Robles. In fact, there are so many overnight options out there, you can live your wine country dream down…
Huzzah! It’s time for Paso Wine Fest May 19-21! The four-day celebration of Paso Robles Wine is now in its 36th year—can you believe it? The years have flown by, and, meanwhile, Paso Robles has become more and more prestigious…
Is there a food more crave-worthy than sizzling hot pizza straight from the oven? That sumptuous sauce, crisp crust, savory toppings, and bubbly, gooey cheese combine to give your diet plan a one-two punch to the gut. We say, why…
You think the Kardashians have been around for a while? Well, wine has been around since Biblical times. Naturally, a LOT of gossip has surrounded this age old beverage, beloved by kings, peasants, movie stars, and even—yes–reality stars alike. While…
When it comes to wine tasting in Paso Robles, there’s no need to leave your co-pilot at home. Yes, your true best friend, confidant and wingman (no judgements here) is welcome at these laid back, dog-friendly tasting rooms located across…
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…
Bury your nose in that glass and take a big whiff. Do you smell elegant violet, invigorating orange blossom, or sweetly perfumed, delicate honeysuckle? Spring doesn’t just mean that real life flowers are blooming in Paso Robles Wine Country: Floral…
While the kids are tricking and treating, why not treat yourself? We know you have a bag of Halloween candy (or five) hanging around the house this time of year. Who says you can’t dig into your own supply? This…
You’re all gathered around the table—even great aunt Shirley. The food is fab, the conversation is lively and the wine is flowing. This is everyone’s holiday wish, right? But what if you could take that simple dream a notch further,…
When it comes to wine varietals, the French are hard to argue with. Thanks to a similar climate and growing season, Rhone and Bordeaux varietals rule Paso Robles Wine Country, as you already well know. But did you know that…
Better your wine show signs of age than your skin right? While you’ve been romping through spring wildflowers and soaking in the summer sun (whilst wearing loads of broad spectrum SPF), your Paso Robles reds have been maturing into wise,…
Walking through any wine shop is enough to make your head spin. Each label, it seems, is calling out for your undivided attention. They’re all so beautiful, and—at a glance—there’s no easy way to tell the fakers from the fabulous.…
Some wine descriptors have a way of making us giggle, at least internally: “Worn leather,” “decomposed earth,” and “forest floor” are big ones that always make me crack a playful smile. Not to say that these terms are BS, because…
Oak. It’s what your coffee table or bed frame might be made out of. You may have recently eaten a steak grilled to perfection over smoldering oak chips. The log you threw on the fire last evening to chase away…
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…
So many things in life are needlessly intimidating (parallel parking, Pilates, and filling out tax forms among them). One thing you should never fret about? Perfectly pairing wine and chocolate at your next holiday get together. You may think that—like…