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The Best Carneros Wineries & Why the Los Carneros AVA is Unique

Los Carneros is the southernmost AVA of the world renowned Napa Valley wine region. Situated north of San Pablo Bay and nestled below Mount Veeder, its fortuitous geography and unique…

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8 Red Wines for Summer to Serve Chilled

When summer arrives and temperatures climb, many wine lovers tend to reach for white, sparkling, and rosé wines. Yes, these are often fresher and easier drinking with minimal tannins and…

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17 min

Aromas in Wine: 25 of the Most Common Wine Aromas Explained

When it comes to wine tasting, deciphering the numerous aromas in wine isn’t necessarily easy for everyone. If you’ve ever looked at a winery’s tasting notes and seen words like…

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Ninety Plus Cellars Makes World Class Wine For The People

Drinking high quality wines from the world’s most sought after wine regions should not be a luxury reserved for those with fat wallets. After all, the beauty of wine is…

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Exclusive Look Inside Adelaida Vineyards & Winery

Adelaida Vineyards & Winery has always been my favorite winery in Paso Robles, CA. They work with a wide range of Rhône, Burgundian, and Bordeaux varieties. Notably, the wines are…

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7 min

Winemaker Interview: Sherman Thacher of Thacher Winery

Thacher Winery produces some of Paso Robles’ most authentic wines. Needless to say, this is one of my favorite producers from California’s Central Coast. The family-owned and operated winery is…

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Bud Break, Flowering & Fruit Set – Nature’s Gift to Wine Lovers

Bud break is one of the most exciting times in vineyards around the world. This crucial phase in the vine’s lifecycle kicks off the growing season that culminates in grapes…

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Tastings & Events

2017 Tablas Creek Vineyards, Picpoul Blanc, Paso Robles

The Wine: 2017 Tablas Creek Vineyards, Picpoul Blanc Clear appearance with lemon to pale gold color Clean and medium pronounced nose Aromas of lemon zest, citrus blossom, sweet baking spices,…

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2016 Scribe Sylvaner, Arrowhead Slope, Sonoma

The Wine: ‘Ode to Emil’ Appearance is clear, pale lemon, light to medium intensity Nose is very clean with medium intensity This wine was excited to come into the world…

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Tastings & Events

2015 FEL Chardonnay, Anderson Valley

The Wine Bursting with acidity that will dance on your palate Citrus-driven with notes of lemon zest, grape fruit, and summer melon Hint of flint and floral aromatics Unoaked, very…

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