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Oso Libre Vines, Wines, Angus Are Oso Fine

June 4, 2013 by Deborah Mines 1 Comment

Oso Libre Winery ~ Paso Robles
Oso Libre Winery ~ Paso Robles

No trip to Paso Robles is complete for me without a visit to Oso Libre Vineyards!  Something magical happens when you step through the door.  Within a few seconds,  you are warmly greeted and welcomed by the Behr family.  Chris and Linda Behr, along with Jeff and Liz Freeland have put their hearts and soul into making Oso Libre one of the most fun, top wineries in Paso Robles.

Sustainability in Practice philosophy at Oso Libre
Sustainability in Practice philosophy is held in high regard at Oso Libre

Oso Libre, Spanish for Free Bear, (a compilation of Behr and Freeland family names), is certified as  Sustainability in Practice (SIP), which is no easy feat.  To be certified as SIP, the goal is to grow crops  and raise farm animals with the least impact to the environment, without the use of harmful pesticides.  Not all wineries qualify for this coveted designation, and this is only one reason that makes Oso Libre so special.

Free range, grass-fed Black Angus cattle along with Babydoll sheep (used for organic weed abatement and organic fertilization) and a few alpacas (who protect the sheep), are raised side-by-side on the 90 acre spread.  The outside patio is positioned as an observation area high above the working farm. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: California Wine Trail Tagged With: Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Mourvedre, Petit Sirah, SIP Certified, Solera, Syrah, Viognier, Wine Tasting, Zinfandel

La Ciarliana Revisited ~ A Sparkling Gem In Montepulciano

May 11, 2013 by Deborah Mines Leave a Comment

The glorious San Biago stands at the base of Montepulciano

In the rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside, outside the gated enclave of Montepulciano, a few miles down La Strada di Vino Nobile, you will find La Ciarliana winery.  This little crown jewel is a small, family run winery, gently situated on 22 acres, that produces very notable Vino Nobile wines.

La Chiesa di San Michele, Ciarliana, a 9th century ruin across the fields from La Carliana   The winery’s logo pays tribute to La Chiesa di San Michele’s famous bell tower, which lay in ruin in the distance.  The founder of La Ciarliana was Santo Pellegrino Frangiosa, who was born and raised on the podere (farm), just a stone’s throw from centro Montepulciano.   Santo Pellegrino was one of the first wine pioneers in the valley to plant the famed Prugnolo Gentile, otherwise known as Sangiovese, in the early 1960’s.  

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Filed Under: Tuscany Wine Trail Tagged With: Cabernet Sauvignon, cellar, Merlot, podere, Prugnolo Gentile, Rosso di Montepulciano, Sangiovese, Super Tuscan, Syrah, tour, Vino Nobile, Wine Tasting

Great Wine & Contemporary Art — Perfect Duo at Lorimar Vineyard & Winery

February 23, 2013 by Deborah Mines Leave a Comment

Lorimar's Award Winning Wines
Lorimar’s Award Winning Wines

What two things blend better than great wine and contemporary art? Add a little live music and you have a winning trio! Lorimar Vineyard & Winery in Temecula’s Wine Country is one of the newest additions to the valley and is at the top of the charts!

IMG_5938Family owned, Lorimar follows a Tuscan theme with Sangiovese being one of the primary grapes grown. Other varietals grown on the 22 acre estate are Syrah, Grenache, Muscat, Viognier and Cabernet Sauvignon.                                                                                                                                         [Read more…]

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Filed Under: California Wine Trail Tagged With: Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Muscat, Syrah, Viognier, Wine Tasting

Artisanal Wines from Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery

February 20, 2013 by Deborah Mines 2 Comments

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On a recent trek to Temecula Wine Country, some 50 miles from San Diego,   I decided to revisit Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery.  For a lesser known, boutique winery, Palumbo’s  packs a lot of punch!  Most people probably drive right past the dirt road that leads up to the 13 acre vineyard, not knowing what they’re missing!

Tasting room at Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery, Temecula, California
Tasting room at Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery, Temecula, California

Palumbo’s is best known for its sustainable farming practices and produces only  2,500 cases of handcrafted wine each season.  Varietals include  Viognier, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot. [Read more…]

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