School is back in session and Fall is right around the corner! Before we launch our next series in just a few short weeks (Taste of Terroir: A Virginia Wine Series), we wanted to share one last story from the West Coast that resonated with us for many reasons. On our journey to cover some…
Category: WEST COAST WINE
West Coast Wednesdays: Westerly Wines
This week our West Coast Wednesday series brings us back to California Wine Country. Located in the unique climate of Santa Barbara County, Westerly Wines is a small-production winery in pursuit of crafting the best possible wines from the best possible fruit in the region. Learn about the terroir of Santa Barbara County, as well as…
West Coast Wednesdays: Adelsheim Vineyard
This week in our West Coast Wednesdays series we are traveling to the Willamette Valley in Oregon to discover one of Oregon’s founding wineries. Adelsheim Vineyard is a perfect example of how the Oregon wine industry has grown over the last several decades– learn about the history, the region, and their ‘true to its roots’ newly…
West Coast Wednesdays: Waterbrook Winery
It’s hard to believe that we are already in week #5 of our West Coast Wednesdays series! This venture has been so enlightening for us and we hope that you’ve been enjoying it as well! This week we are heading back to Walla Walla, Washington (a new favorite wine region of ours) where we’ll explore Waterbrook…
West Coast Wednesdays: Pfendler Vineyards
Week three of our West Coast Wednesday series takes us to a small producer in the Petaluma Gap of the Sonoma Coast, Pfendler Vineyards. We’re excited to share the family history and how they are creating delicious hand-crafted Chardonnay and Pinot Noir! The Story. In 1992, Peter Pfendler planted the first vineyard on the family’s Sonoma Mountain ranch…
West Coast Wednesdays: A Blooming Hill Vineyard & Winery
This second week in our West Coast Wednesday series takes us to A Blooming Hill Vineyard & Winery in Cornelius, Oregon. Learn about the story behind the wines, the winery and vineyard and their amazing Pinot Noir! The Story. It’s been said that wine has the power to bring people together– strangers become best friends, and best friends become family. We…
West Coast Wednesdays: MacPhail Family Wines
This first week in our West Coast Wednesday series takes us to MacPhail Family Wines out of Sebastopol, California. Learn about the winemaker, the unique tasting lounge and of course, their amazing wines! The Winemaker. Winemaker James MacPhail didn’t grow up in the wine industry. Raised just north of San Francisco, members of his father’s family have…
A Little Taste of Temecula
Late in April we had the opportunity to visit a few wineries in Temecula Valley, California. Although our time was limited to only a couple of hours in the region, we were able to get a taste of Temecula’s wine culture, and boy was it delicious! This emerging wine region is located in Southern California’s Riverside County…
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