“STUNNING SYRAH Knowing of my visit to Stolpman Vineyards, I had to look in my cellar, I knew I had some, several bottles of 2005 and 2006. I called a friend and we went out for steaks, took the ‘05 Syrah, and, wow, we were both blown away. This meant meeting Peter...
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"SMALL UNIQUE REGIONS Since there are no official appellations in México, we define Valle de Guadalupe as a region with unique terroir to its valley. Within the Valle de Guadalupe region, there are three subregions, even further unique for their special...
“WINDS BRING THE COLD OCEAN The name Templeton Gap is a modern name by winemakers to describe the weather effect that benefit their grapes. The name caught on by many throughout Paso Robles because the Templeton Gap winds affect numerous AVAs. Maps later began to use...
“The Burgundy Appellation of the Santa Barbara Wine Region” Excerpt taken from the newest edition of the book: Exploring Wine Regions: California Central Coast Get your own copy: http://ExploringWineRegions.com/books . . . . . #winelovers #booklover...
"INDULGE Maglén Winery Resort is one of the largest properties in Valle de Guadalupe with a complex of gastronomy, libations and lodging of an impressive magnitude. They are located right off Hwy 3 at the west end of the valley." Excerpt taken from the...
"BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY After two weeks visiting wineries in Valle de Guadalupe, I was so happy to complete this journey at Finca La Carrodilla. I was on a mission, as you read in the beginning, to figure out what was causing the distasteful rotten flavor found in...
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“THE PRIMARY APPELLATION When you think of the Santa Barbara Wine Regions, you will most likely think of the Santa Ynez Valley AVA as this is the primary appellation that covers most of the Santa Barbara County’s wine region. Most of the wineries in Santa Barbara, and...
“WINEMAKING ORIGINS It all began more than sixty years ago when the Gainey family acquired 1,800 acres of undeveloped land in the Santa Ynez Valley. They started as ranchers with cattle and horses. And farmers with fruits, vegetables, flowers, and hay. Ultimately,...