Tag: Paso Robles
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Keeping Cool with Paso Robles Wine
I enjoy the big red wines of Paso Robles. They are delicious and pair so well with my favorite summer foods: barbecue, steak, and hamburgers. But did you know there is a lighter side to Paso Robles? This region known for its warm climate and red wines produces some elegant whites from Mediterranean varieties. Not…
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The Lighter Side of Paso Robles
When thinking of Paso Robles chances are you think of red wine. And rightly so, approximately 88% of the grapes grown in Paso are red varietals. As a warm climate region one expects to find Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Syrah. These wines are abundant in Paso Robles. However, if all you ever know are…
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Paso Robles: Adding Spice to Life
“Variety is the spice of life.” ~ The Task (1785) by English Poet William Cowper We are all familiar with this idiomatic expression. Ironically studies indicate most people are more creatures of habit than seeking variety in their lives. In many areas of my life I am very much a creature of habit, but when…
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Six Wines to Toast Oscar
I have been a loyal watcher of the Oscars for decades. Some years it has been a very entertaining show with great nominations. Other years it has fallen flat on performances and award winners. Either way I am usually there watching. I must confess I love seeing what everyone is wearing from the glamourous to…
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Celebrate #CabFrancDay with Dracaena Winery
Do you like stories of forbidden romance? Some of our greatest works fiction over the years have featured forbidden romances, such as Romeo and Juliet and Lancelot and Guinevere. Then of course there are the classic love affairs that have defined moments in history, such as Marc Antony and Cleopatra and Napoléon and Joséphine. But…
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Hunting for Wine Treasures with Uncorked Ventures
How do you feel about treasure hunts? When you were a kid did you ever attend a treasure hunt party where you would go door to door in the neighborhood asking for items on the treasure list? Have you ever dreamed of being a pirate? Certainly the wildly successful Pirates of the Caribbean movies indicate…
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Going Retro Family Style
Ever since I attended the MMD Tour 2015 in the Trinity Groves area of Dallas I have been dying to go back and eat at one of the many restaurants there. My daughter arrived home on the Tuesday before Mother’s Day after very successfully completing her freshman year of college at The Ohio State University.…
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Paso Robles CAB Collective Announce Details for 2015 CABs of Distinction
A Celebration of Cabernet Sauvignon & Red Bordeaux Varietals, Perfected in Paso Robles. Paso Robles is increasingly becoming “The Wine Region” of California and is gaining recognition for the high quality wines produced there. Just check out this article”10 Paso Robles Wineries to Watch” by The Drinks Business for a glimpse at the notoriety received…
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