Wine
Posted on: October 21st, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
It seems like a day doesn’t go by without the word “outsourcing” being mentioned in a negative global context. But in the wine business, outsourcing domestically is considered a good...
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Posted on: October 6th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Along one of the most beautiful rural drives that the Paso Robles wine country has to offer, is a rustic vineyard property simply known as Halter Ranch. There, you can...
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Posted on: September 26th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Tempted to drag out the burgers and beer again for this year’s late season barbeques? Maybe this time you may want to “go poultry” and change it up a little,...
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Posted on: September 19th, 2013
by Taryn Jeffries
With Fall officially upon us, whether it feels like it or not, so begins the start of wine harvest season. According the the California Wine Institute, there are 20 million...
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Posted on: September 18th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
If you’re searching for top notch wines made with Rhone varietal grapes here in the US, the somewhat elusive hunt for them can force you to venture well off the...
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Posted on: September 13th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
For many of us, when deciding where to go for an informal dining experience, great food and wine are essentials to consider in the final choice. And you can bet...
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Posted on: September 3rd, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
If you know for sure that your next guest of honor likes big wines with the beef course, no matter what, there are a lot of choices out there right...
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Posted on: August 19th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
In most of California’s wine growing areas, microclimates are created by mountains that block cool winds from the ocean, creating hot days and cool nights. But Santa Rita Hills is...
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Posted on: August 13th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Contrary to conventional “wine wisdom”, when it comes to California’s Cabernet Sauvignons, they are not all are created equal. In fact, their taste can vary to the point of distraction. ...
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Posted on: August 5th, 2013
by Tom Peiffer
Because Argentina is so well known for their Malbecs, white wines from this major producing country don’t usually get their due of oohs and ahhs. But when it comes to...
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