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Sunset over Diablo...Some days are just for exploring....exploring is a totally underrated mechanism to stimulate creativity because of how it gets our minds off of the “boxes” they live in. Whether it’s exploring the outdoors, exploring new wines or foods, new people, etc., never underestimate the power of ‘exploring’! . . . .#rebel_scapes #aboutthe🍷 #allnatureshot #bestwineries #californiawine #country_features #destinationearth #earlytorise #earthboundshots #fpog #fingerprintofgod #fotofanatics #great_captures_nature #heart_imprint #ig_wine #ig_serenity #ig_sharepoint #ig_winelovers #cabernetsauvignon #cabernet #oldzinvines #oldvinezin #winemaker #redhauswines #romancingthevine #terroirwines #tv_fadingbeauty #visitcalifornia #winetourist #winerylovers (at Mount Diablo) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq72TcRnGZU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1icw7rzihmbcy

It was a “Tempranillo” kind of day....really excited about this program and the opportunity to help out some new friends @raulramirezwinery ..... the best part is that it’s all hand-craft small lot Winemaking to seek out that inner wine geek!!🍷. . .Harvest Brix 24.8, 25.5, 27.5 for 3 Vineyard Blocks. 🥂 . . .#allaboutwine🍷 #bestwineries #colorsofwine #californialife #country_features #deliciouswine #distinctionwines #raulramirezwines #experiencecalifornia #experiencetemecula #fpog #getoutandexplore #heart_imprint #ig_wine #integritydriven #imaginecalifornia #keepexploring #lovewine🍷 #neverlookback #plumgoodness #robertparkerwineadvocate #sipandswirl #temeculavalley #temeculawinecountry #unlimitedcalifornia #visitcalifornia #wine🍷 #winemaker #wineeducation #tempranillowine https://www.instagram.com/p/BoaECPMB5L9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=48sc0hqndc7n

In ‘hand-crafting’ mode, the machinery is as “gentle as a human hand”. Here, Garnacha being adjusted to give 70%+ whole berries to allow the skins to ‘release’ their color and phenolic compounds when ‘they’ are ready rather than ‘mechanically macerating them’ (i.e.: pulverizing the berries to force the crushing of the skins). This approach causes the resultant wine to show a greater level of ‘finesse’ and softness on the palate. Having fun being a winemaker today! .🏄🏻. . . .#winemaker #distinctionwines #lovewine🍷 #bestwineries #allaboutwine🍷 #barrelsamples #colorsofwine #californialife #country_features #cabernetsauvignon #getoutandexplore #grenache #garnacha #devilinthedetails #distinctionmagazine #experiencecalifornia #fpog #heart_imprint #ig_wine #integritydriven #lodiwines #sipandswirl #terroirlife #unlimitedcalifornia #visitlodi #wine🍷 #winetasting🍷 #wineeducation #wineblending #winemaking101 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnomo-4BpJd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nvr61782ke9a

Striking the balance between a properly balanced canopy and exposure of the fruit zone to the sun is the art and skill of a craftsman. Winemakers get fat too much credit without recognizing the absolute necessity of the vineyardist, who in this case is Cameron Mauritson of Dry Creek. Have a “Dry Creek Day!!🥂. . . .#barrelsamples #distinctionwines #lovewine🍷 #bestwineries #allaboutwine🍷 #colorsofwine #californialife #country_features #deliciouswine #distinctionmagazine #experiencecalifornia #experiencesonomavalley #fpog #getoutandexplore #heart_imprint #haveawineday #ig_wine #imaginecalifornia #neverlookback #oldzinfandel #plumgoodness #roséallday #robertparkerwineadvocate #sipandswirl #terroirlife #unlimitedcalifornia #visitcalifornia #wine🍷 #winemaker (at Dry Creek Valley)

Next Gen delivering barrels from Paso Petit Verdot for our Distinction Cabernet Blend....🥂. . .🍷 #ashesandbeauty #barrelsamples #bestwineries #colorsofwine #californialife #country_features #doit #deliciouswine #destinationwine #distinctionwines #distinctionmagazine #experiencepaso #everybestshot #getoutandexplore #heart_imprint #ig_wine #imaginecalifornia #keepexploring #lovewine🍷 #marknicholaswines #neverlookback #pasorobles #pasorobleswine #roséallday #robertparkerwineadvocate #sanmiguelwine #terroirlife #unlimited #unlimitedcalifornia

Visiting my friends at Raul Ramirez Wines here in Temecula. Super impressed by their focus on quality. Their commitment to ‘sustainability’ goes way beyond sustainable and is more ‘organic’ than many ‘organic’ vineyards I know. Look for this brand to show in the “Somm” ratings in the next several year. Designing the Winery now after 10 years of farming this gorgeous hillside property.🥂. . . . .#whatsnew #whatsnext #allaboutwine🍷 #bestwineries #colorsofwine #californialife #country_features #deliciouswine #distinctionmagazine #getoutandexplore #ig_wine #integritydriven #imaginecalifornia #keepexploring #lovewine🍷 #lovetemecula #livingwine #livingwinelabels #summerlove #summerlive #naturehippys #neverlookback #oldzinfandel #zinfandelmaker #plumgoodness #picturethesky #roséallday #robertparkerwineadvocate #sipandswirl #sip