May 2007
 Here it is! The new redwinebuzz.com newsletter! It certainly is a relief to us as it has been a long time coming. We've been busy little wine lovers over the past four months and we'd like to reassure everyone that we will continue to keep going stronger month after month. It has been a busy year for us and many things have changed. Most of the changes are behind the scenes. All of them are for the better! These changes will help the website function better and offer more to our visitors. Additionally, we will continue to increase our presence in the world of Central Coast wine. You may see us at a number of the events in wine country. Full Story |
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Long before Rich and Claudia Smith arrived at their current estate, Spanish explorers had named the area: "Paraiso" ("Paradise"). Those who have the opportunity to visit the hospitality room in the winery, will see the photograph taken from West Terrace Vineyard (above) which paints the vineyards and Salinas Valley in spectacular pre-dawn colors that would make Thomas Kinakde throw down his brush and palette in anger. It is that awesome, breathtaking beauty of the place that has nourished the soul of the Smith family over the past 30 years. Through the past 3 decades, Rich Smith and his family have been wine innovators and pioneers. While contributing to local viticulture, they have maintained their own style. One has to stop short of painting any person in larger-than-life colors of nobility and romanticized notions of some altruist guardian of the soil. Wine is, after all, a business with its pitfalls and tribulations that seem mundane to someone immersed in them on a daily basis. What comes through from spending time with him, is that Rich Smith is a genuine man, an individualist with a passion for what he does. And therein lies the artistry, the romance of the common, daily tasks and pursuits carried out with a determination and the aim to excel. Paraiso wines are evidence of that. Full Story |
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Tip of the month: |
| As summer approaches, more and more wine enthusiasts will be drawn to wine country. To avoid cooking your wines in the car, you should prepare well if you plan to buy wines at tasting rooms. Anticipate the weather, pack blankets, and preferably, a large cooler. Parking in shaded spots helps but is not always possible. Insulation is the key, use ice packs sparingly to keep the wines below 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Read More |
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Doug Meador founded Ventana Vineyards in the early 1970s. Over the last 3 decades he became a prominent figure of Monterey county viticulture: as an advocate, a pioneer and innovator and as an educator. He developed the Ventana and Meador labels. In September of 2006, the Meadors sold the Ventana brand, vineyards, winery and tasting room to a group of local winemakers and grape growers who make up Ventana Vintners, LLC. Ventana Vineyard’s lead winemaker is Reggie Hammond (he retains that position after the recent transfer of ownership). He and Dough came together in 1997 when Dough was looking for someone with experience in managing a large production operation and a passion for wine. Reggie maintains Ventana's goal to craft wines of "European sensibility and an abundance of California fruit" while offering a good value. Full Story |
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Vines will soon be coming out of their dormant state, 2006 wines are finishing in barrel and there is much going on in wine country. Many wineries have already started releasing their new wines. It's also festival season:
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Wine in the Pines 2007. Wine in the Pines 2007 will be held in Pine Mountain Village on June 9th. This event marks a milestone for us. Full Story World of Pinot Noir 2007. Producers from the west coast and a few representatives from around the world came together in Shell Beach on March 2nd to pour their newest releases. Full Story Port. A brief summary of styles and grapes used. Read How much?... For the number crunchers out there, this is a useful guide on yield. Read Simply "the best"! Having trouble deciding what is the best wine? We tend to appreciate more the things we have worked for. Read more A Rant. Central Coast wines have their unique character. Part of that character should be elegance and balance. Full Story |
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