Ecluse – Paso Robles
This was an unexpected Vineyard Vlog outing. I popped in on Steve & Pam at the very end of the day. After spending quite some time with them in their home we ventured down to their wine making facility. The facility is very straightforward – and within a few minutes it was clear to see […]
Witness Tree – Willamette
Witness Tree was another one of those places I was recommended to go to, and boy am I glad I did. There is nothing better than cruising up to a vineyard and sitting and drinking wine with the proprietors on their front porch. Admittedly, Dennis from Witness Tree was not sure what I (Vineyard Vlog) […]
ArborBrook Vineyards – Willamette Valley
ArborBrook Vineyards is a nice down to earth tasting room. Their wines are very good and they bring in barrel samples for larger events. They are quite active in their local community, which has block parties and other fun collaborative wine events. ArborBrook has a playground on site and welcomes families. It’s a great area […]
Heibel Ranch Vineyards, Pope Valley / Howell Mtn, Napa
Off-Road Vineyard Tour! Yes – this is Napa Valley, and in the 1960′s Willies Jeep we have the 2 stars of the Food + Wine’s article – Affordable & Hidden Napa Valley. Trent Ghiringhelli & Drew Dickson are the people who are “Taking Back The Valley” and breaking down the preconceptions of a vineyard tour […]
Kiamie Wines, Paso Robles, Central Coast
Kiamie Wine Cellars is a long-time friend of Soirée & crafts great wine! Take a minute with Sophia of Kiamie Wines and learn a bit more about their wines and their new tasting room, in Paso Robles. Their tasting room is still being developed, but is very nice and I am sure you will find […]
Booker Vineyards, Paso Robles, Central Coast
I was told by 2 people to go to Booker Vineyards. I recalled hearing about them somewhere else as well…So I figured we should all go, and I am very glad I did. Aside from a beautiful location, nicely designed tasting room – their wines are great. They have been open for just a few […]
Chronic Cellars – Paso Robles
Jake & Josh Beckett are 2 brothers that know wine and know the business. Having been entrenched in their family business with great success, you will see this momentum can not be stopped and Chonic Cellars is the next gen. Having known Jake since 2007 we seem to always bump into each other at various […]
Wine Aeration Article via Wellesley Wine Press
This article was originally published at Wellesley Wine Press, by Andrew Lazorchak Every time I speak at a wine show or class, there is one common point I make. Make sure that you treat your wine right – the golden rule. Not only will you get maximum enjoyment from your wine, but you will maximize […]
Boeschen Vineyards – Napa – Making Wine
Boeschen Vineyards is an estate vineyard and winery on the east side of the Napa Valley floor in St Helena. I happened to meet Shawn a co-owner and a great guy at Cheers St Helena. He invited me up to the winery and I finally had the chance to visit right at the end of […]
Linne Calodo – Paso Robles – Barrel Tasting
On this adventure of Vineyard Vlog, Seth Johnson & Andrew Lazorchak, we’ll take you through a myriad of delicious creations by Matt Trevisan, owner/winemaker at Linne Calodo, a boutique winery that creates some of Paso Robles tastiest gems. It was a beautiful late summer day as we drove into Paso Robles, sun resting upon our […]
Round Pond – a special visit – Bud Break
I, Andrew Lazorchak, had posted about wanting to team up with a Really Good Winery in late March 2010. Vineyard Vlog quickly had some interested parties and after shaking out a few options, we decided to spend time with Round Pond Vineyards. And here is why and where we are at: Round Pond is in […]
#WBC10 – Top Gun Blogging Panel
It’s half-time at the #WBC10. We have seen it all and are leaving a mark on Walla Walla. I know everyone has been really enjoying the time, people, conversation, and the wines. The lead-off on Friday was great! Steve Heimoff gave a very warm intro and summed up much of how we are all on […]
Andrew Geoffrey – Calistoga CA – Diamond Mountain AVA
Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards is situated atop Diamond Mountain AVA in Calistoga CA, one of the northern most areas in Napa Valley. I owe a special thanks to Amanda from The Traveling Grape (link) for connecting me with Peter from Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards (AGV). AGV is a boutique wine producer that operates from St Helena […]