Austin Hope is known for wines of distinct quality. I'm always impressed with their intensely rich cabernet sauvignon when I order it from a nearby restaurant like Odyssey. It is always a truly memorable sip. On a recent trip to the winery, I got spoiled by graciano....
Paso Robles
Austin Hope Lagrein & Petite Sirah Makes Your Nose Say WOW
We pulled into the Austin Hope winery because of its awe inspiring vineyard. It was a lovely sunny day and we thought life couldn't get any better. Then, we tried the wine. One whiff of Austin Hope's lagrein petite...
J Dusi Wines’ Sun Soaked Patio Beckons
At J Dusi Wines, the lovely sun soaked patio beckons. If you've already had your fill of vitamin D, enjoy the lux lounge inside. Here, a pinot grigio begins the delightful flight with nice citrus integrated with butter and...
Sea Shell Cellars–Keeping Merlot Sexy
Sea Shell Cellars in Paso Robles may sound like a place that pours coastal varietals but they're also keeping merlot sexy. This wine begins with a seductive soft warm aroma of black cherry and vanilla that piques the palate. Then, a hearty round sensual sip felt...
Cloak And Dagger – Secret Door
If you haven't already been lured into the mysterious Cloak and Dagger tasting room in the Paso square, check out how they do outdoor patio tastings. They also have a hidden passageway... [video width="1080" height="1920"...
Cloak and Dagger Wines – Cool Lounge with Wines That WOW
Intrigued to try the newest tasting room in the Paso square, we entered Cloak and Dagger Wines assuming it looked like the previous tenant. Man, were we wrong! They've done the most impressive renovation we've seen in Paso. Check out the cool lounge they've created:...
Derby Wine Estates – Meaty Masculine Rose
If you think this looks like a light girlie wine, don't judge by its pink color. The Derby Wine Estates rose is a big meaty masculine wine with the strength and layers to match any steak and potato meal. Slight aroma...
Ernest Hemingway Vineyards – as rich and remarkable as Papa himself
If your only regret in life is that you did not drink more wine, head to Ernest Hemingway Vineyards when in Paso. They pour a Tempranillo (Saludos A Pamplona) that’s as rich and remarkable as Papa himself.
Guyomar Wine Cellars – A Memorable Flight
Most vintners pride themselves on cultivating each grape to reach its full potential but few are as relentless as Ishka from Guyomar Wine Cellars. It takes more than just a prime Willow Creek location like theirs where soft cooling breezes flow through the Templeton Gap and hardly any precipitation falls April through October to make elegant wines.
Penman Springs Vineyard – Best In Class
The small family owned and operated Penman Springs Vineyard is one of the last wineries still offering a complimentary tasting of their wines as long as you buy something. And buying something there is not difficult. Deciding which ones of Penman Springs' well-crafted...