Mourvedre Tag

17 Jan

Posted at 18:58h in France, Champagne, Gewürztraminer, Grenache, Picpoul, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Terrior, Viognier, Wine and Food Pairings by
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This month the French Winophiles are diving into a French Wine 101.  It’s timely as we all enter our comments to the government in opposition to proposed 100% European wine tariffs.  (If you have not heard about this, I’ll post some links at the bottom...

24 Dec

Posted at 20:30h in Wine and Food Pairings, CA, Grapes and Varietal's, Paso Robles Winery's, Paso Robles, CA, Vineyard's and Winery's by
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The 12th Day of Wine demanded digging in the cellar for something special and Michael perused the Tablas Creek Wines that we patiently wait to open, allowing them to age as we gaze longingly at the Vintage chart waiting for them to be in their...

14 Dec

Posted at 17:17h in Wine and Food Pairings, Vineyard's and Winery's by
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When the French #Winophiles mentioned that they were going to make a "French-Style Season" the theme for our December discussion and tasting, I was all on board.  I knew I wanted to pair these wines with authentic French holiday and winter foods, so...

19 May

Posted at 19:27h in CA, Canopy management, from Dirt to Glass, Paso Robles, CA, Terrior, Vineyard Management by
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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]While on the Central Coast in April we were lucky enough to meet with Jason Haas, General Manager of Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles. Jason graciously took time out of his busy schedule to spend a couple...

30 Jul

Posted at 16:41h in Ballard Canyon, Beckmen Vineyard, CA, Canopy management, Grapes and Varietal's, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Mourvedre, Roussanne, Santa Barbara County, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Vineyard Management, Vineyard's and Winery's, Wine Travel by
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The drive to Purisima Mountain was like taking a step back into my childhood, the curving roads at the top of this canyon reminded me of southern West Virginia, with one dramatic difference…there were vineyards on these hills. WE made this trek during the Spring...

10 Sep

Posted at 19:40h in Barrels and Storage, Grapes and Varietal's, Grenache Noir, Grenache Rose, Harvest, Mourvedre, Paso Robles Winery's, Paso Robles, CA, Rousanne, Tannat, Terrior, Uncategorized, Vermentino, Vineyard's and Winery's, Vintage, Wine and Food Pairings, Wine Events, Wine Making, Wine Tasting, Wine Travel, Wine Varietals by
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We gathered in the shade just outside the Tablas Creek tasting room.  You could tell why we were here by our sturdy shoes.  Yes it was almost 100 degrees, but we were wine lovers ready to brave the elements to find out more about this...

22 Aug

Posted at 18:17h in Grenache Noir, Merlot, Mourvedre, Paso Robles Winery's, Paso Robles, CA, Petit Sirah, Pinot Noir, Primitivo, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Vineyard's and Winery's, Viognier, Wine Makers, Wine Tasting, Wine Travel, Wine Varietals, Zinfandel by
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Sculpterra is located on the East side of Paso off of Linne Road. This unique winery greets you with a magnificent sculpture garden.  Surrounded by gorgeous iron fencing by master black smith Robert C. Bentley the garden itself is filled with the beautiful sculpture work...

17 May

Posted at 19:07h in CA, Foxen Canyon, Grapes and Varietal's, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Noir, Mourvedre, Rousanne, Santa Barbara County, Santa Ynez Valley, Syrah, Uncategorized, Vineyard's and Winery's, Viognier, Wine Makers, Wine Making, Wine Tasting, Wine Travel by
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  [caption id="attachment_5400" align="alignleft" width="225"] Zaca Mesa WIndmill foggy morning[/caption] This weekend Zaca Mesa Winery will celebrate it’s 40th birthday.  This winery has quite a bit of history.  The property was purchased by a group of friends in 1972 and the vineyard was planted in 1973 and...

25 Feb

Posted at 18:37h in Barrels and Storage, CA, Cellar Practices, Grapes and Varietal's, Grenache Noir, Malbec, Merlot, Mourvedre, Muscat Canelli, Petit Sirah, Petit Verdot, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Temecula Winery's, Temecula, CA, Tempranillo, Vineyard's and Winery's, Viognier, Wine Tasting, Wine Travel, Zinfandel by
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This Temecula Valley winery is impressive as you drive up toward the end of Rancho California Road. The building sits on a rise and is expansive and inviting. In the early mornings there are typically balloons taking off from here making for picture perfect morning...