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">Fallbrook Winery – The Best of Both Worlds

“We are in a perfect place to grow grapes. We’ve got sunshine, we’ve got hillsides, proximity to the ocean, the cool breezes and fog and we’ve got low yields.” Ira Gourvitz has plenty to be happy about. It’s harvest time and the fruit is exceptional. His 2007 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay has been awarded the [...]

October 8th, 2009 | Posted in Wineries | Read More »

">Yes, Virginia, There Are Wineries In San Diego

The wines are quite good, but it’s the whole package that makes Hacienda de las Rosas special. Tammy says they don’t sell wine (they do), but they sell stories and the experience.

August 11th, 2009 | Posted in Wineries | Read More »

">Shadow Mountain & Hawk Watch Wineries – A Visit To Warner Springs

Although Warner Springs is less than 45 minutes away, in six years of living in the area I had never ventured out there before last week. I’m so glad I decided to take the drive. I went out in search of La Serenissima at John Tiso Vineyards and found Shadow Mountain instead. It’s a charming [...]

June 6th, 2009 | Posted in Wineries | Read More »

">La Serenissima – The Most Serene

At dinner at Gourmet Italia the other night, owner Alex suggested we try a bottle of La Serenissima Cabernet Sauvignon. I wasn’t familiar with John Tiso Vineyard and the four of us were pleasantly surprised by how good this wine was. I did a bit of research, found their website and decided to pay them [...]

June 1st, 2009 | Posted in Wineries | Read More »

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