Once home to an Arabian horse farm, the design of Bridlewood Winery pays homage to California’s historic missions with a Spanish-style bell tower, breezy verandas and a fountain surrounded by a stone courtyard. However, these days it’s all about the wine.
Claiborne & Churchill has come a long way since their first vintage in 1983, but they are still a small family winery devoted to handcrafted wines of the highest quality. Their dedication to producing exceptional Alsatian-style wines has been recognized as far away as France where they won a gold medal at the Riesling du
We are so excited to tell you about Melville Vineyards, located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation. Sta. Rita Hills is a cool climate appellation located between Buellton and Lompoc near the Santa Ynez River and in the county of Santa Barbara. This newer region produces some of California’s most exciting Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Rhone varieties.
Paso Robles, Highway 46 WestPeachy Canyon winery is headed by founding vintners Doug and Nancy Beckett and their two sons. The Beckett family has created quite a robust following over the past 25 years, with distribution in 49 states and select international markets.
Considered one of Paso Robles’ most celebrated wineries, Peachy Canyon practices traditional, artisanal winemaking methods. Grapes are harvested and sorted
San Luis Obispo, Edna ValleyThe Saucelito Canyon story begins in 1880, when three acres of Zinfandel vines were planted in the rugged terrain of the upper Arroyo Grande Valley on California’s Central Coast. A new chapter was written a century later, when Bill Greenough painstakingly restored the abandoned old vineyard and began making what has become one of California’s most distinguished Zinfandels. “In our wines, you will discover flavors that
Aroma The scent of the wine that originates with the grapes (as opposed to the bouquet). The intensity and character of the aroma are further described with adjectives.
Balance Ideally, no individual part of the wine dominates. When a wine is in balance, there is a harmonious blend of elements–the acidity and tannins balance the sweetness, fruit and alcohol.
Do you find yourself staring blankly at a wall of wine at the grocery or taking forever with the wine list at a restaurant? Even after 18 years in the business, I still come across an interesting label that I would like to know more about before I make a decision. Today’s wine apps are not just for serious aficionados and wine industry pros.
Here is a list of five wine apps that I’m trying out on my smartphone for recommendations and ratings and storing my own preferences and notes, plus two ways to use your smartphone to learn more about wine tasting, storing, and selecting.
This Saturday, May 11, 2013 is national Wine Tourism Day. There are many spectacular Central Coast Wine Country events to consider this weekend – choose one or choose several! So get out there and celebrate Mom (and wine) this weekend!
New Central Coast Wine Blog!Hello from Jill and everyone at Breakaway Tours! Here we are pleased to offer you all the latest information about our Scheduled and Specialty tours, local winery events and happenings, and educational tidbits from the heart of the Central Coast wine regions!
Here’s what we have planned –
Live in the Field – Video’s from actual wine tours! Be there with us as you see guests enjoying the wines of Paso Robles, Edna Valley, and Santa Ynez. Step on to your own virtual coach with our guides and get a first hand view of the experience!
Tour du Jour – First Dibs on New, Seasonal, and even One-time tour offerings, such as our specialty tour designed for the Paso Robles Wine Festival and our new monthly Benefit series (coming soon)!
Wine Tasting 411 – Do you want to know how to taste like a pro? Do you already know the Six S’s of Wine Tasting? This series of informational posts will have you enjoying your wine tasting experience more than ever. Also planned – and in depth look at some of your favorite varietals.
What else would you like us to cover, as your eyes and ears from the Happiest Place on Earth? Drop us a comment below and then subscribe to this blog so you don’t miss a thing!
Cheers!
Jill