How does a Frenchman who has searched the world for the ideal place to grow Cabernet Sauvignon grapes end up in Paso Robles? Daniel Daou measures everything. After moving from France to California with a degree in computer engineering, he built many successful technology companies under a company he and his brother created. AVA Santa Barbara Tasting Room, photo by Ciro Coelho.

AUTHORITY, NOT ATTITUDE - Reviews of wines, spirits, beers, tasting rooms, bars and events. Thursday, March 15, 2018. Saturday, March 10, 2018. A mere 35 people were invited to the Dream Tasting. Duckhorn Wine Company told me. The author, hard at work. 1983-From an El Nino year, h.

A personal perspective on the world of wine. 8211;The first eye opening wine from the 1980 vintage, was my first taste of a Kistler Chardonnay.

A passion for wine, the love of his life. The tale of Clos Solène is a love story. Guillaume and Solène welcome you! Proudly powered by WordPress.

Jerry Lohr is a California winegrowing pioneer. The Lohr family wrote the book on conscientious, innovative winegrowing on the Central Coast. Each varietal, every grape has its perfect site.

Bare lines of vines, a coo of a pigeon in the distance, and the crackling of footsteps as a vineyard manager passes through the rows in the morning light. He has done this many mornings, but his steps stop as he notices something different. And you can probably guess, each variety of is different. Up next is flowering, so stay tuned.

And 2 regions of Greece, the Mount Melaton PDO and the Sithonian Peninsula PGI comes with more than a couple of incredible perks but the topper was the trip to Greece. And took a 2 hour nap. Then we headed out to Nea Smyrni. Where we were staying, and starting at 10pm it was out until 2 am in the town square where we had souvlaki.

St Helena, Napa Valley. J Lohr 40th Anniversary Pinot Blanc. J Lohr 40th Anniversary Red. Lohr Highlands Bench Pinot Noir.