Talk about karma! The owners of Carmody McKnight Estate Wines knew this was the land to purchase even 50 years ago before any neighbors or wineries arrived because they crash landed on it. Gary Carmody Conway emerged from the helicopter wreck and announced to his real...
Paso Robles
Bodegas Paso Robles
Bodegas Paso Robles is doing something unlike all their neighbors. They are making wines out of Spanish and Portuguese grapes grown here in California. Some of these grapes are even rarely grown in the United States. This is the place for you to discover the crisp...
Pithy Little Wine Co.
You may have passed this cute shop on the corner of 13th and Pine in downtown Paso Robles called Pithy Little Wine Co. and thought it just sold wine trinkets or funky collectibles. You're probably right, they are full of wine gadgets. But who doesn't need a...
Parrish Family Vineyard
The tasting flight at Parrish Family Vineyard in downtown Paso Robles includes one hit after another. We were first impressed with the Sauvignon Blanc for its brilliant green apple flavor with a hint of banana without any harsh grapefruit or minerality. Then, the...
Back to Paso
I know I'm supposed to be ramblin through new undiscovered country. But there's just so much to cover here! I think El Paso De Robles has more wineries than Napa. Also, I just love how the food landscape of downtown of Paso Robles has changed even since my last stay...
Grizzly Republic Wines
I know I'm supposed to be covering Edna Valley this month. But I had to go to Paso for a haircut and could not pass up the opportunity to taste these delicious wines. To start, Grizzly Republic Wines' rose is a delightful and sumptuous blend of Rhone varietals with...
Points for Paso
Whenever you run to the store for a few things in Paso Robles, don't be concerned if no one asks you if you'd like a bag. The law there is to charge $0.10 a bag so most cashiers assume you wouldn't want to pay that. Most locals are already in the habit of bringing...
Opolo Spiced Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients 3 ½ cups Opolo Mountain Zinfandel 2 cups sugar 2 cups (packed) golden brown sugar 12 whole cloves 12 whole allspice 4 cinnamon sticks 2- 3x1 inch strips orange peel 2 -12 ounce bags fresh cranberries Preparation Combine all ingredients - except cranberries...
Pony Club
Wednesdays at the Pony Club in the Hotel Cheval are always entertaining because they bring a winemaker in to do a tasting flight. The flight showcases their wines, some of which are on the menu but others are wines only available at the winery. So, it’s a great place...
Proulx – Delicious and Affordable
Great tasting experience! Not just because Proulx's wines are elegant and delightful but because of the beautiful setting, fun and knowledgeable tasting room hosts, and natural comfort that comes from a family business. This is not the Godfather kind of family...