The Story The Poppy Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is sourced from the Sunny Slope and the San Juan vineyards inside the Paso Robles AVA which is also inside the Central Coast AVA of California. Poppy (which is the state flower of California) is a brand started in 2003 by the Silva Family who has 45 years' experience in the wine trade. I chose to write about this wine … [Read more...]
J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
The Story The J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petite Sirah, 5% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, and 1% Syrah sourced mainly from J. Lohr's 7 Oaks vineyard as well as other estate vineyards in the Paso Robles AVA of the Central Coast AVA in California. J. Lohr is a family-owned winery founded in the Monterey AVA in the early 1970s. In the 1980s … [Read more...]
Field Recordings FRANC Cabernet Franc 2017
In this podcast episode, Quake talks about: Repeal Day International Cabernet Franc Day and sips the Field Recordings FRANC 2017 Cabernet Franc from Paso Robles. Want to know more about these important booze holidays? How about cabernet franc? Listen in now (podcast episode below) ... … [Read more...]
If You See Kay Paso Robles Red 2016
The Story The If You See Kay Paso Robles Red 2016 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Petit Verdot grown in vineyards in the hills and valleys of San Juan Creek and Estrella District of inland Paso Robles AVA of the Central Coast AVA of California. There seems to be or has been an Italian version of If You See Kay. It's kind of funny this brand has … [Read more...]
ALDI Outlander Meritage 2016
In this special Halloween podcast episode, we get SCARY. Scary cheap that is! We check out ALDI Outlander Meritage 2016 - another bottle from the surging ALDI's wine program. But does it taste scary? Listen in to find out! … [Read more...]