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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
2015 Cline Family Cellars Lodi Zinfandel ($6) Excellent Zinfandels come from Lodi. And, at $6 for this one is a steal. Along with being a great value, this Cline Zinfandel has real nice spice and pepper notes with nice fruit that isn’t jammy. Wines...
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Winemaking
If you’ve never had the opportunity to taste wine directly from a barrel, you are probably not familiar with a wine thief. No, it’s not someone out to steal wine. But it is a device that could be used for such a purpose. A wine thief is typically a ...
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Winery Guides
With more than 300 wineries in Paso Robles it’s hard to highlight just a few. In recent posts, we’ve taken a look at the east and west sides of Highway 101 along Highway 46. And, we’ve explored some of the wineries on the west side along Vineyard Dr...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
2014 Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon ($13) After starting Joseph Carr Wines in 2005, Joseph went on to launch Josh Cellars in 2007. The ‘Josh’ label is named for his father, Joseph, who’s friends called him Josh. This Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso R...
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Winery Guides
The Paso Robles wine region offers many options. There are nice wineries on the east side of Highway 101 along 46E and a bunch more on the west side of Highway 101 on 46W. But, you’ll also find a lot of nice wineries off the beaten path. If you trav...
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Behind the Cork™ Reviews
2013 Tobin James Ballistic Zinfandel ($14) 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 ...
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