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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
Established in 1831, Colomé is located in the upper Calchaquí Valley in the Salta region of Argentina. Colomé grows the world’s highest elevation Malbec. The grapes used in making this wine are grown in four vineyards that sit at elevations ranging ...
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Winery Guides
For some, going to a winery for a wine tasting is a bit intimidating. There are so many questions and concerns that keep people away, especially those who are new to wine and just learning. But going to a winery for a wine tasting is actually a perfe...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
This blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre (GSM) from Wild Horse is medium-light in body with a soft mouthfeel, candied red fruit flavors, and light tannins. When served slightly chilled, at cellar temperatures, it’s a very easy-drinking wine that g...
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Having made several trips to wine regions throughout California, the one that keeps me coming back is Paso Robles. Located along the central coast of California, essentially mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco along Route 101, Paso Robles h...
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Abadia Retuerta first started producing wines in Spain in 1996. The winery and surrounding vineyards are on the former site of the 12th century Santa Maria de Retuerta Monastery in Sardón de Duero. This land is just west of “The Golden Mile,” a privi...
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Paso Robles is located along the central coast of California, essentially mid-way between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Conveniently, Highway 101 splits Paso Robles wine country into the East Side and the West Side. So, let’s focus on visiting winer...
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Another good one from Sonoma’s Manzanita Creek. This Cloud Buster is labeled as a Zinfandel varietal as it should be since it is produced with at least 75% Zinfandel (80% to be precise). But, as is typical, winemakers then blend in other grapes to...
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Winery Guides
Last time, I described the biggest and best known wineries on Paso Robles’ East side. Venturing across Highway 101 you enter the western side of Paso. Full of rolling hills, canyons and big slopes, along with having greater coastal influence, this si...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
Tobin James is one of the larger producers in Paso Robles. Located on the east side of Highway 101, this winery has a salon-style tasting room and a fun atmosphere. The Ballistic Zinfandel is one of their flagship wines. Paso Robles is known for the...
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