Monthly Archives: February 2016

Paso Robles 7: Lone Madrone

Posted on February 29, 2016 by waywardwine

Last Monday’s post visited Firestone Walker Brewery. Also found twenty years ago in 1996, our stop today is Lone Madrone Winery. The nineties clearly provided busy times for Paso.

Our pickup heads west from Paso Robles on Adelaida Road. The world turns a sandy sable and olive shrub. Hills mount each other, as we climb and wheel round them. Soon, orderly vines draped in mesh add militant structure to this wild place. Continue reading →

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Paso Robles 6: Firestone Walker Brewery Review

Posted on February 22, 2016 by waywardwine

Wayward Wine takes a wine break for beer during our tour of Paso Robels wineries. Although Paso finds fame from its wines, Firestone Walker Brewery has seen tremendous growth in their 20 years. An English expat and his and American brother-in law started at the Firestone family vineyard in Los Olivos in 1996, moved to Paso in 2001, expanded twice since then, adding a sour program in Buellton. We visited just after they partnered with Belgian Duvel. Their new found wealth built a canning line. They are now California’s fourth largest brewery. Continue reading →

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Paso Robles 5: Austin Hope Treana Tasting Cellars

Posted on February 15, 2016 by waywardwine

Wayward Wine continues its exploration of Paso Robles wineries. One day starts in search of wine for a wedding. An up-scaled, wood-planked warehouse sits between biotech buildings and similar sheds. Inside, large indigo walls fly up two stories, splattered with animal heads and art. Lipstick red metal chairs frame the reclaimed wood bar and tables. House-sized curved wood panels mimic sliced barrels dividing the space. This is not a winery, it is a tasting lounge for the hip. Welcome to Austin Hope’s Treana Tasting Cellars. Continue reading →

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Thirsty Thursday: Olianas, Perdixi, Isola Dei Nuraghi, Sardinia Italy 2012

Posted on February 11, 2016 by waywardwine

Happy Thirsty Thursday everyone. The weekend draws near. To help get us there, we travel (metaphorically) to the island of Sardinia. Just South of Napoleon’s Corsica, Sardinia has been the Mediterranean’s Scotland: isolated, occasionally invaded, but fiercely independent. Interestingly, grapes from Southern France and Spain, not Italy, trickled down here. Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Cab, Rolle dominate plantings. Continue reading →

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Paso Robles 3: Deovlet Wines

Posted on February 8, 2016 by waywardwine

So we may be back in Paso Robles, the hot home of big reds, but the Central Coast followed us (read Laetitia post). Tucked behind Cypher Winery, at the crossroads of the 46 and vineyard drive, hides Deovlet’s tasting room.

Ryan Deovlet (the o is silent) makes wine in a warehouse in San Louis Obispo. Inspired by farm to table coffee, he sources single vineyards throughout the Central Coast for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and some Cab and Merlot. The Deovlet tasting room sheens white with a marble countertop, surgical stainless, and buttoned servers. Continue reading →

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