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Paso Wine Man On Vino Variety

"Does a man have only one life? Yes. One Wife? Occasionally. But one wine? Preposterous!” declares Paso Wine Man in this latest short video, which highlights the diversity of wine grape varieties in the Paso Robles wine region.

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Riverstar Vineyards
A complete Paso Robles Wine Country experience at RiverStar Vineyards. Wine Tasting, Vacation Rentals, Event Venues.... let the journey begin!
Jada Vineyard & Winery
Visit our west side Paso Robles winery amidst the vineyards and oaks. We produce Jersey Girl Syrah, a Bordeaux blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Petite Verdot fruit, a non-traditional Rhone blend with Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot and a 100% Syrah.
Broken Earth Winery
Broken Earth Winery, Paso Robles newest & fastest growing winery produces unique wines that are estate grown, harvested & bottled in Paso Robles.
Autry Cellars
San Luis Obispo - Handmade wine from the master Steve Autry. Lush, extracted reds and full bodied whites. New tasting room opening soon.
Lone Madrone
A beautiful newly constructed wood barn and tasting room of Lone Madrone. Come visit us!
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Private Wine Tasting-SLO
Reserving a private wine tasting is a great way to expereince the winecountry. Treat your private party or your employees to a memorable sit down wine tasting hosted by a knowledgeable winery staff person or even the winery owner.
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Lake County Announces People's Choice Awards
Lake County “People’s Choice Wine Awards” were held at Langtry Estates in November and they has just announced their awards. This consumer event attracted 300 people to the Lake County wine region for an afternoon of wine tasting, voting, food, and friends.
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Riverstar Vineyards
f you are looking for a complete Paso Robles Wine Country experience, then you need not look any further - you have arrived at RiverStar Vineyards. Wine Tasting, Vacation Rentals, Event Venues.... let the journey begin! See More
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The Rare Scheurebe Grape
Scheurebe is a white wine grape variety created by Georg Scheu in Germany in 1915 as a cross between Sylvaner and Riesling. In Austria it is known as Sämling 88 as well as Scheurebe. It is responsible for many of Germany's sweet wines and one California wine made by Joseph Phelps.
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Does wine really breathe, and does it stand on legs?
Continuing in the discussion of common wine myths, let’s look at the ideas of breathing wine and “legs”. Interestingly, both have something to do with surface area.
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