Wine, Whining, and Why Your Toddler Ruined the Tasting Room

It’s Monday, Let’s raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It’s time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let’s begin Exploring the Wine Glass!  Think of today’s region as the 'Alice in Wonderland' of California wine country. You’ve got dramatic ridges high above the fog line, soils that have been shaken up by the San Andreas Fault, and tiny, family-owned producers who are doing things their own way. It’s a place where vines struggle just enough to produce something truly magical, but where the human element? Well, that can be a bit of a rollercoaster. We’re going to talk about the terroir, the iconic Pinot and Chardonnays, and of course, the vibe. Some of these wineries are absolute gems where you can bring the pups and soak in the redwoods, and others... let’s just say their customer service policies are, shall we call them, 'highly spirited.' Whether you’re looking for a dog-friendly paradise or a place to debate the definition of 'kid-friendly' over a glass of world-class Cabernet, I’ve got the intel you need. Let’s dive into the Santa Cruz Mountains! Please take a moment of your time to subscribe, rate and review Exploring the Wine Glass. It’s completely free and is a great way to let other wine lovers know about the podcast. Be sure to head over to the website, Exploringthewineglass.com (http://exploringthewineglass.com) , to read my award winning blog and to see what else I have been up to. And most of all, please tell your friends about the podcast!   Slainte!  Find out more about Tablas Creek here (https://tablascreek.com/) Music: WINE by Kēvens Official Video (   • Kēvens - Wine (Official Music Video)  ) Follow me on Instagram (  / exploringthewineglass  ) !   Follow me on Twitter (  / explorwineglass  ) ! Subscribe to my YouTube (   / @exploringthewineglass  ) channel SIGN UP FOR EXPLORING THE WINE GLASS NEWSLETTER (http://eepurl.com/gHJ7Rz) SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...) STITCHER (https://www.stitcher.com/show/explori...) | iTUNES (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d...) | (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...) YOUTUBE (   / @exploringthewineglass  ) | SPOTIFY (https://open.spotify.com/show/5DULMhC...) | PODBEAN (https://dracaenawines.podbean.com/p/l...) | AUDIBLE (https://www.audible.com/pd/Exploring-...) | BOOMPLAY Even ask your smart speaker to play Exploring the Wine Glass GIVE US A RATING AND REVIEW (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...) Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at [email protected]. Please support our sponsors Dracaena Wines (https://www.dracaenwines.com/) - Our Wines + Your Moments + Great Memories Use code 'Explore' at checkout to receive 10% off your first order GET SPECIAL OFFERS FOR DRACAENA WINES (http://eepurl.com/baf2cX)