We are so excited to announce the official release of six new wines! All of these new wines are now available on the tasting, glass, and bottle menus in Buellton and Laguna Beach. Make a reservation to join us in the lounge and try one, or all, of these delicious new releases! 2018 LOVE & HAPPINESS- Pinot Noir It has an…
Valentine’s Day dinner ideas are a hot topic as the holiday approaches. Of course, the classic way to celebrate this day of love is no other than with a well-planned, romantic meal! Choose a savory dish, add in an aphrodisiac food, and top it off with a glass of complementing wine. “But where do I even start,” is likely the…
As a California-based winery, I wanted to recognize the devasting effects of this year’s California wildfires. Though the issues facing California’s wineries and vineyards pale in comparison to the those who have lost their homes and lives, it’s still important to spotlight as these deadly fires are also affecting livelihoods. As the wildfires continue to rage, vineyards are among the…
Wine tasting order is a vital aspect of the wine tasting experience. If you haven’t noticed yet, wine tasting can seem very complex but I promise, once you’ve done it a couple of times, it will come as second nature. I enjoy educating you guys so that when you go to a wine tasting event, you can get the most…
Learning to smell wine the right way will open up a world of new aromas and scents that will contribute to your overall enjoyment of wine tasting. For beginners, I know it may not seem like a critical part of wine tasting, after all, it’s called “wine tasting,” right? Yes, but trust me when I tell you that the aroma…
The first wine and paint party took place wayyy back in 2007 in Alabama. Since then, the wine and paint party phenomenon has taken the country by storm! I don’t know about you guys, but there was a point when I was seeing these events poppin up everywhere! There are now over 1000 wine and paint business’ including Painting with…
To cleanse your palate properly during a wine tasting, you’ll need foods and drinks on hand that serve the purpose of neutralizing the flavors between each tasting. Guys, you can’t underestimate what a crucial step this is in the wine tasting process in order to distinguish between the notes and flavors of each wine. Whether you are a newbie to…
Wine preference and wine personality quizzes and articles are all over the internet. We are here to get to the bottom of it! Does your wine preference really reflect your personality?! If you’re a wine lover then you likely have a favorite wine or go-to wine. Is there more to it than just the taste though? Well, according to…
Developing your palate as a wine connoisseur takes time. It doesn’t happen overnight. However, once you know what you’re looking for and how to determine if something is good or bad, you’ve got a skill that you can use forever. I’m going to outline my four basic techniques for tasting a glass of wine. I didn’t invent this so don’t…
Despite what many might say, I do believe there are no hard and fast rules comes to pairing wine with food. Let me start with one simple and clear declaration. Pairing wine with a food is 100% up to whoever is eating the food and drinking the wine. If you agree with this, then read on. Going to take some…
