tried both the 2008 Meritage and Cabernet Sauvignon and found both well balanced with good concentration of fruit and well integrated flavors. The Cab Sauv was aged in French oak for 14 months and sourced from fruit primarily in Monterey and Paso Robles - ditto for the Meritage. Jammy and rich are good descripters here. MORE >>

That was not until I tasted and reviewed a Paso Robles Zin from Agent for Change. Somewhere among my 50 New Year's resolutions (99.9% failure rate) was to leave my wine comfort zone more often as I continue to expand my trapped palate. So, to start off the new year I opened one of my least favorite wines, Zinfandel. Alcohol 14.5% MORE >>

Much more jammy than the Paso Robles Zins I recently tasted and more like those Zins I had difficulty handling years ago. I'm leaving Chile(till later) and heading over to California to try a few more Zin's. It's a lot of fun trying new wines now, but just wish I didn't have to go to school all over again at my age. Not that I am old?? MORE >>

Oh, I'm sorry, did I leave out Paso Robles, Lodi, Central Coast or Livermore Valley. Recently, the wife and I have been discussing a possible trip to California next year. few of the issues are for how long and where. Maybe we should wait until we can spend a couple of months and visit them all. Suggested retail is $15. must buy! MORE >>

Find your Mojo" at Hospices du Rhone 2011 in Paso Robles opens with "L.A. Bedrock Wines 2008 Hudson Vineyard Syrah 90% Whole Cluster Used Demi-Muid - Very black/purple, with nose of ripe spiced fruit, and rich concentrated palate of incredibly ripe fruit balanced with lively acidity. Talk about a cool seminar! try the wine. MORE >>