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This Week's Events
Events happening in our store this week! View all our Upcoming Events-
Showcasing Our Artisan Sakes, May 23rd
4:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Only $10 per Person - WALK-INS WELCOME -
Spotlighting Laurie’s Favorite Wines from Paso Robles! May 24th
7:30 p.m
Only $40 per Person - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED -
Sparkling Wines of the World! May 25th
1 p.m to 4 p.m.
Only $20 per Person - WALK-INS WELCOME
The Wine Country Blog
The Wine Country's unique perspective on wine, spirits and beer. View all our blog posts-
The ABCs of Wine
If I were to ask a wine professional the three essential things a new wine drinker should know, I’m sure that would be different than the three things a new wine drinker wants to know. New wine drinkers, usually intimidated by all the mystery, strange jargon and exotic choices swirling around them, simply ask: 1. [...]
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Defenders of the Realm
For years I’ve been railing against the excesses in modern winemaking. Excesses like too much alcohol, too much sweetness in “dry” varietals, too much oak flavoring, too much malo-lactic flavoring and prices that are beyond reasonable. I’ve been critical of wine writers who focus on the next new thing instead of providing context and historical relevence. [...]
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Stupefying Pinot Noir
I’m convinced Pinot Noir is evil. As seductive as a piece of warm cherry pie, but much more dangerous. Why do I love it so? No rational being will put up with the frustration of it. Face it—it’s hard to find great tasting Pinot Noir. So many versions have the taste of pickling spices, [...]