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La Condesa
Austin, TX. When we told our good friends Adam & Jules that we were booked and heading to Austin, Texas, they already knew where they were taking us for dinner. There would be no other restaurant options to discuss. The decision was already made and set in stone.... read more
2010 Roar SLH Pinot Noir
Drink This! Santa Lucia Highlands is known for its luscious California style Pinot Noir and this 2010 Roar SLH Pinot Noir is exactly that! The grapes are from the notable Rosella’s, Garys’ and Pisoni Vineyards. If anyone has tasted wines from these... read more
2010 Vineyard 29 Cru Cabernet Sauvignon
Drink This! The newest addition to our blog…Drink This! A place to share some of our favorite wines that make us say, “oh this is a good one!” Wines we love at the moment, wines we can’t get enough of and wines that just simply make us happy!... read more
Summertime Pesto
Besides our passion for wine and visiting wineries, we also have a huge love for cooking and exploring new dishes. On a recent trip, Dave picked up a copy of Bon Appétit Magazine to read on his flight home. The cover had a gorgeous picture of spaghetti with parsley... read more
Lorimar Vineyards & Winery
Temecula, Ca. Recently, we visited Lorimar Vineyards and Winery for our second time. Located in Temecula Wine Country, Lorimar Winery opened their brand new tasting facility in May 2012. Their first tasting room is in historic Old Town Temecula and is still open... read more
Laetitia Vineyard & Winery
Arroyo Grande, Ca. When we take our road trips to visit family in Northern California, we almost always take the scenic route back home…Highway 101. We tend to gage where we are in the drive by certain landmarks. For us, our “halfway point” to home... read more
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
For a couple years now, we have been preparing Ina Garten’s Oven-Roasted Vegetables for a great side dish that compliments many meals we like. It’s even become the most requested dish that we are asked to bring to family gatherings. When trying to shake... read more
Kynsi Winery
Arroyo Grande, Ca. So far, the only San Luis Obispo County wineries we’ve been to were Tally Vineyards and Laetitia Vineyard & Winery, so we were very excited to venture into this area again. After having enjoyed a great stay at The Cliffs Resort in Pismo... read more
A Simple Crowd Pleaser
When we’re hosting an evening of entertaining, we tend to always go out and purchase a nice selection of fancy cheeses, crackers and olives for our appetizers. But recently we discovered a new flavorsome combination at a very reasonable price. Thanks to the... read more
Aspen 2
Aspen, Co. This past weekend Dave was lucky enough to spend another unforgettable weekend in Aspen, Co. Absolutely just LOVE this place! The town, the food, the people…always amazing! But to top off the weekend, the unexpected late in the season snowfall that... read more
Andrew Murray Vineyards
Los Olivos, Ca. You could say that Andrew Murray Vineyards was one of the places that got us hooked on wine over a decade ago. On our first trip to Los Olivos, this was the very first tasting room we stepped foot in. At the time we really didn’t know what kind... read more
Tastes of the Valleys
Pismo Beach, Ca. If travels bring you to the Pismo Beach area, Tastes of the Valleys wine bar is a definite must stop for you wine lovers. One of the best wine bar experiences we’ve ever had! Owners Ash & Lissa are doing it right! Not only are they super nice,... read more
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