When we source grapes from opposite corners of the Central Coast, and prefer the scenic route, we get to explore some of the lesser known areas of this beautiful part of the country. We encourage you to follow along while we share with you these roads less traveled....
January 24, 2023
The Experienced Winemaker Just Finished His 1st Vintage for Cordant BY ALAN GOLDFARB Scott Stelzle has been making wine in Paso Robles for more than 20 years. For the 2022 vintage for Cordant, Scott, who is also an experienced pilot of vintage WWII airplanes, traveled more than 10,000 miles up and down the California Central Coast in his pickup. He visited every one of Cordant’s 17 vineyard sources – which gave…
November 9, 2022
“This harvest (crush) could produce the best wines we’ve ever made….”– Winemaker Scott Stelzle on his 1st Cordant Crush By Alan Goldfarb The harvest of 2022 was winemaker Scott Stelzle’s first for Cordant, and in his 23-year winemaking career he’s never seen anything like what occurred during this year’s crush. “It was one of the most unique harvest seasons we’ve experienced,” he says. “We’re used to having heat waves for…
May 26, 2020
Grenache … I Love You! For me, picking a favorite varietal is like picking a favorite kid – it’s not really possible. I love my children equally – yet for different reasons – and grape varieties are no different for me. Now, when I talk about my love for these grapes, it’s not really about what I like to drink the most. I do drink wine and love it, though…