Monterey County’s varied terroirs, coastal influence, and diverse AVAs make it an incredible wine region with options to suit any winter meal. As you explore these pairings, you’ll not only support local vintners but also discover a deeper appreciation for the beauty of seasonal flavors through the lens of Monterey’s wines.

The Santa Lucia Highlands is more than just a wine region; it’s a place where passion, nature, and craftsmanship converge. With its unique terroir, commitment to quality, and stunning landscapes, it offers an unforgettable wine tasting experience.

Where do you go when you want to expand your wine knowledge and also see some lovely sights? We have a few ideas……

Being a sommelier is not always so very glamorous, despite what one might think. Images of wine experts pouring wines, swilling rare and expensive juice, and leading a rather luxurious lifestyle certainly come to mind for most.

Cork for multiple uses has been around for millennia – whether it was used by ancient Romans, Greeks et al for boats, shoes, fishing net buoys, and then much later in the 1600’s or so, as stoppers for liquids. In ancient days, wine, vinegar and other liquids that needed to be preserved were sealed with wax, leather, clay or even cloth soaked in oil.

When you’re drinking wine, or any other beverage for that matter, the shape of the glass does make a difference.

Blog post coming in November!

Tasting And Appreciating Wines

Here we are at the end of October and are going through one of the finest harvests in the last few years. A cooler summer and low temperatures throughout California have led to what we call longer “hang time.” The grapes have had more time to ripen and become richer and certainly more abundant.