Category Archives: Paso Robles

A Wine Pick from Paso – Paydirt 2010 Proprietary Red

When I come across an interesting, small production wine, you can be pretty sure it is coming home with me.  This is exactly what happened when I stopped by a local wine store last week.  A bottle of Paydirt 2010 … Continue reading

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Trader Joe’s Wine Pick- Peachy Canyon Incredible Red 2010 Zinfandel

It has been a while since I have posted a new pick from Trader Joe’s but, to be honest, the wine I have tried lately hasn’t been too impressive.  Luckily, last week I found a bottle that I think is … Continue reading

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Aging Gracefully- McClean Vineyards 2005 Syrah

I have been on a roll with wine from the Paso Robles region lately.  The bottle I uncorked last weekend from McClean Vineyards was no exception.  McClean Vineyards is a family run winery in Templeton.  The winemaker Michael, a highly decorated Vietnam veteran, … Continue reading

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Wine Wednesday Mini-Review- Domaine Degher 2006 Mojo

In rounding out my Domaine Degher tasting, I uncorked a bottle of their 2006 Mojo.  Mojo is a blend of 51% Syrah and 49% Cabernet that hails from their Paso Robles vineyards.  Mojo is distinctively different from the style and taste of the other two Domaine Degher wines … Continue reading

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Bold and Voluptuous- Domaine Degher 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

In continuing my tasting journey through Domaine Degher’s Paso Robles wines, I opened a bottle of their 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon.  I haven’t had many Cabs from Paso (I am usually always reaching for a bottle of Grenache…an excellent choice from … Continue reading

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Muscular yet Refined- Domaine Degher 2007 Red Zone

I had a chance to travel to Paso Robles about a month ago and was impressed with some of the wine that is coming out of the area.  Still on a Paso high, I was pretty excited when Domaine Degher, a Paso Robles winery, contacted … Continue reading

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A Rich and Food Friendly Blend from Tablas Creek- 2010 Patelin de Tablas Blanc

One thing I love about living in Southern California is the abundance of amazing Mexican food.  On a weekly basis, I am sure to enjoy fish tacos, corn and goat cheese tamales, or crab ceviche (if not all 3 ).  This being said, … Continue reading

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A Paso Cabernet With Value and Class- Liberty School 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet under $20 can be a scary thing.  I have some bad ones…some really bad ones.  Thankfully, there are some great values out there and Liberty School’s 2009 Cabernet happens to be one of them. About the Wine – From … Continue reading

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Vina Robles 2008 Petite Sirah

I received a bottle of Vina Robles 2008 Petite Sirah as a sample from the winery and something about the bottle made me want to open it…almost as if it signified that good wine was ahead.  I hope I am … Continue reading

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2007 Artezin Petite Sirah

After a beautiful day, it’s time to grill some burgers and open a bottle of Artezin’s 2007 Petite Sirah.  Artezin has kindly sent me a bottle of their wine as a sample to review.  Artezin is part of the Hess family … Continue reading

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