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Altitude & Attitude: Reaching New Heights this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching. Although many images of the day include a romantic table for two overlooking ocean views, I’m proposing a different view. Wine filled glasses ready to clink and born at 1,800 feet above sea level. Alta Colina (Spanish for ‘High Hill’), is located in the rugged Adelaida District of Paso Robles.... The post Altitude & Attitude: Reaching New Heights this Valentine’s Day appeared first on Exploring the Wine Glass .

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