“You might be wondering, where is the bridge? Six miles is a very long crossing. What could possibly need that expansiveness in Paso? Well, Sixmilebridge is actually the name of a little town in Ireland once home to this winery’s owner, James Moroney, and his family....
“THE ORIGINS OF PASO & SYRAH The Estrella District was officially established as an AVA in 2014 as one of the eleven Paso Robles Districts, located on the north and east side, up against the foothills. While the Greater Paso Robles AVA was established thirty-one...
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“There I was, visiting a winery that specializes in Syrah wines. Syrah is really not my cup of tea or glass of wine. I know others who love this grape. How will I write good things about Alta Colina? Once in a while I taste a Syrah that blows me away in deliciousness....
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“Originally, El Pomar was the almond capital of California with 1,375 acres of almond trees. Gradually the almond industry moved to the San Joaquin Valley for easier farming. Vineyards took over. There are more than 2,000 acres of vines today. This is a very special...
"HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT With the successful completion of Viñedo San Miguel (previous posts), two of the partners wanted to keep going and create another amazing project. Practically next-door, they purchased 300 acres of land with a historic 1800s hacienda, two...
"Being in the Bernal Valley with a view of the Peña de Bernal monolith (page 303), imagine the result of erosion over millions of years. Volcanic stone is extremely resistant to the elements and rich in nutrients such as iron, magnesium and zinc. So as time went...
“If you are a Pinot Noir lover, like I am, you are familiar with the exceptionally great appellations in which this grape excels in California. Namely, Sta. Rita Hills, Russian River, Santa Lucia Highlands, Santa Maria Valley, Sonoma Coast, and here in Edna Valley....