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A short note for today: Mary Baker of Dover Canyon shares a profile of Benito Dusi. Dusi has some of the oldest Zinfandel vines in Paso Robles, and his vineyard is one of the highlights of the Paso AVA. Check out her post to learn more about this local legend.
- Around The Web
A number of you have asked about the survey I ran a while back. I’ll post the results soon. In the meantime, if you want a break from Thanksgiving prep, here are a few good links for your enjoyment. The eloquent Mark Morford, columnist for the...
- Heritage Cabernet, The Wine News, June/july 2007
When my editors at The Wine News asked if I wanted to do a piece about heritage clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, I agreed and then thought, "I wonder what that means." After conversations with UC Davis, Silverado Vineyards, Rubicon, and Mondavi, I learned...
- Wtn: 2003 Barrel 27 Syrah, Paso Robles
California's Central Coast has a reputation for great wine grapes. Everyone knows about Santa Barbara Pinot Noir, but Rhône grapes from Paso Robles inspire their own rabid fans. The hot weather recalls the warm Mediterranean climate of southern...
- Glenrose
While researching my Paso Robles piece, I fell in love with Don Rose's Glenrose vineyard. The site isn't any prettier than other Paso vineyards, but after I visited it I understood why a waiter at Villa Creek told me bluntly, "Don Rose? He's...
- Guest Contributor Derrick Schneider...
The current issue of The Wine News features an article by me about old vine wine (primarily Zinfandel). Longtime readers will note the irony of me writing about California wines. I tend to agree with the sentiment that California wine is more about...
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Benito Dusi on Dover Canyon (Dover Canyon on Benito Dusi)
A short note for today: Mary Baker of Dover Canyon shares a profile of Benito Dusi. Dusi has some of the oldest Zinfandel vines in Paso Robles, and his vineyard is one of the highlights of the Paso AVA. Check out her post to learn more about this local legend.
- Around The Web
A number of you have asked about the survey I ran a while back. I’ll post the results soon. In the meantime, if you want a break from Thanksgiving prep, here are a few good links for your enjoyment. The eloquent Mark Morford, columnist for the...
- Heritage Cabernet, The Wine News, June/july 2007
When my editors at The Wine News asked if I wanted to do a piece about heritage clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, I agreed and then thought, "I wonder what that means." After conversations with UC Davis, Silverado Vineyards, Rubicon, and Mondavi, I learned...
- Wtn: 2003 Barrel 27 Syrah, Paso Robles
California's Central Coast has a reputation for great wine grapes. Everyone knows about Santa Barbara Pinot Noir, but Rhône grapes from Paso Robles inspire their own rabid fans. The hot weather recalls the warm Mediterranean climate of southern...
- Glenrose
While researching my Paso Robles piece, I fell in love with Don Rose's Glenrose vineyard. The site isn't any prettier than other Paso vineyards, but after I visited it I understood why a waiter at Villa Creek told me bluntly, "Don Rose? He's...
- Guest Contributor Derrick Schneider...
The current issue of The Wine News features an article by me about old vine wine (primarily Zinfandel). Longtime readers will note the irony of me writing about California wines. I tend to agree with the sentiment that California wine is more about...