Paso Robles Wine Reviews

Behind the Cork™ - Paso D'Oro Cabernet Sauvignon

Behind the Cork™ - Paso D’Oro Cabernet Sauvignon

Paso D’Oro is a winery venture by the Terlato Wine Group that focuses on producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon from the Paso Robles region in California. The name translates to “Way of…

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Behind the Cork™ - J Dusi Model M Red Blend

Behind the Cork™ - J Dusi Model M Red Blend

On a recent visit to Paso Robles, I had the pleasure of spending some time in the tasting room at J Dusi with Janell Dusi, the “J” in J Dusi and a fourth-generation winemaker in the Dusi family. Jan…

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Behind the Cork™ - Vina Robles The Arborist Red Blend

Behind the Cork™ - Vina Robles The Arborist Red Blend

The Arborist is dedicated to the founder of Vina Robles, Hans Nef, and named for the arborist who saved the life of the iconic 300+ year-old oak tree featured on the label. Mr. Nef was known for his l…

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Behind the Cork™ - Opolo Vineyards Fusion Red Blend

Behind the Cork™ - Opolo Vineyards Fusion Red Blend

Several years ago, I was given a bottle of Opolo Reserve Zinfandel and thought it was one of the best bottles I had ever had. I’ve remained a big fan of Opolo and have visited their tasting room durin…

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Behind the Cork™ - Barton "The Dance" Red Blend

Behind the Cork™ - Barton “The Dance” Red Blend

The Barton Family Wines is located in Paso Robles, California and Joe Barton is the Proprietor of “The Dance” red blend. He makes this wine in remembrance of Joseph Barton Sr., his father. In 1994, …

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Behind the Cork™ - Vines on the Marycrest Mourvèdre

Behind the Cork™ - Vines on the Marycrest Mourvèdre

Vines on the Marycrest is located on 26 acres of steep hills in the Adelaida district of westside Paso Robles in California. Originally their land was an almond orchard with some old Zinfandel vines. …

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Behind the Cork™ - Écluse Blind Dog Red Blend

Behind the Cork™ - Écluse Blind Dog Red Blend

Écluse is the French word for the locks on the canals. And, the Écluse name is very fitting for this winery that’s owned by Steve Lock. During my last visit to Paso Robles I stopped in to visit Éclus…

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Behind the Cork™ - Clayhouse Adobe Red

Behind the Cork™ - Clayhouse Adobe Red

This was an interesting find. I love Paso Robles and the wines that are produced there. But, I wasn’t previously familiar with this one. The Clayhouse estate Red Cedar Vineyard is located on the ea…

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