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How I make Pour Decisions
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items This is how and where I like to wine. I particulalry enjoy the educational side of wine. There is so much to learn and try, it's impossible to ever know it all.
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Global subscription and no cost wine clubs
My wine tools
Wining in San Diego
Global subscription and no cost wine clubs
I prefer wines I can't get in the grocery stores, mostly because they don't have the varietals I like. The pricing can be better too, sometimes.
No fees, just multiple daily email offerings that you can read or not. Lengthy wine offerings and descriptions that make it easy to request. They will store your wine and ship in cooler weather when you have filled an entire case.
Garagiste
I have been able to access hard to obtain wines from them as well as unique and interesting varietals.
Wine Access
Madeline Puckette makes wine fun and approachable. Her club has some lovley offerings. In addition her wine courses link to relevant wines in the course which I find really helpful.
Wine Folly Club
My wine tools
What I have come to rely on to improve my wine experience
First purchased from Wine Folly as the premiere glass for white and red wine. Perfect for tasting or having a full glass. You can find them through Amazon as well.
StandArt Universal Wine Glass
Because sometimes wine needs decanting. No decanter? Follow the rule: open in the morning to drink at night.
Liquor & Wine Decanters for Elegant Serving | Premium Drinkware by Viski
I have friends that insist aerators are gimmicks. However, I have genuinly tasted the difference between using one and not. Perfect for that wine you didn't know you were going to open and want to drink right away.
We Poured Many Glasses To Find the Best Wine Aerators
Wining in San Diego
San Diego wine is getting better, it may be the age of the vines or the improved wine making talent. These are the places with scenic views and good wine selections.
The first winery up the Highland Valley wine trail. I love the Cobeck, Sangiovese Rose, and the Petite Syrah Reserve.
Mia Marie Vineyards
A little further up the road from Mia Marie but they have the most spectacular view of the San Pasqual Valley. I quite liked their Cabernet Sauvignon and I always enjoy a Rosé.
Speckle Rock Vineyards
Located on the Northwest side of the San Pasqual Valley. I enjoy the Estate Brut Rosé which is 100% Mourvedre and the Estate Recon Red.
Hungry Hawk Vineyards & Winery
Easy to get to from the I-15. I am a fan of their Rosé and the Full Fathom Five red blend.
Orfila Vineyards and Winery
They don’t have expansive property views but their landscaping is beautiful and they even have a member area to hang out in. Their montepulciano and negroamaro are amazingly good and they use dry farming!
Monserate Winery
If you want that expansive country winery feel where the owner, wine maker and winery dog greet you as they sit at their table enjoying a glass then this one is a must visit. My favorites are their grenache/sangiovese rosé, bdx red blend, cabernet sa...
Visit - Fallbrook Winery