Absolution Cellars

05/26/2026

Tomorrow (Wed. June 27th) Evening's "Judgment of Morro Bay" Blind Wine Tasting (celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris that forever changed the trajectory of California wine) was sold out, but we just had a cancellation, so there are 4 tickets available!

At 6pm sharp, we will gather at our Tasting Lounge in Morro Bay with a blind tasting, featuring 4 rounds of award-winning wines (8 wines in total) - see if you can determine which ones are from California and which ones are from France (whoever gets the most right will win a prize!), as well scoring all the wines so we can determine the overall winners. You'll each get a cheese plate to enjoy during the tasting. After the Tasting, you are welcome to stay to enjoy a private viewing of “Bottle Shock”, based on the Judgment of Paris blind wine tasting competition that shocked the wine world in 1976. We'll have popcorn for you, and you can order additional wines by the glass.

Advanced Tickets are $30 per person/$15 per person for Wine Club Members. Enter code "FANATICS" at checkout for 20% off!

Get yours here: www.absolutioncellars.com/shop

Can't make it to this event? Our Sip & Shuck Oyster Events are back, and the next one is next Tuesday, June 2nd from 4-7pm. Advanced Ticket Purchase is required - $35 per person / $25 per person for Wine Club Members. Enter code "FANATICS" at checkout for 20% off!

Cheers and thank you for your support!

05/20/2026

Pinot and Pasta for dinner - King Oyster Mushrooms, White Onion, and Spinach from the Templeton Farmer's Market, Burnt Ends Sausage, YoMammas Marinara Sauce (with a generous splash of the Pinot), Organic Gemelli Pasta, a little Oregano and Parm to top it off, along with my Absolution Cellars 2020 Pommard 5 Clone Pinot from Riven Rock Vineyard just outside Cambria (Cutrazzola's Estate Vineyard). Bon Appétit and Cheers!

05/15/2026

Rosé Specials and Movie Event! - https://mailchi.mp/absolutioncellars/absolution-cellars-rose-and-movie-event

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

Back in my real estate development days, I'll always remember a study I read that concluded "home" was the 2nd most powerful word in the English language - I took that as a challenge to turn one of the most basic human needs (shelter) from something that was just a house into a home, and I like to think that I usually succeeded in that task. But today, let's focus on the word that was deemed the most powerful word in the English language - "Mom".

Whether it's your Mom, or one of the many people in your lives that helped play that role, Moms are pretty special.

My Mom (Mutti) loved Rosé (now that she has dementia, she no longer drinks), particularly the Weißherbst that is grown around the Bodensee (aka Lake of Constance) where I was born and raised as a young child. While my Rosés aren't exactly the same, she really loved mine (she was very picky about her Rosés).

In honor of my Mutti, and Moms everywhere (yes, Pet Moms count too, as does anyone who loves a nice Rosé), we're offering 10% OFF any of our Rosés (Wine Club Members save 20%-45%!) - choose from:

2021 Rosé of Sangiovese (Library Selection)
2024 Rosé of Sangiovese
2024 Rosé of Mourvèdre
2025 Rosé of Graciano (NEW RELEASE)

(plus $15 flat rate shipping in case you forgot to get Mom something special!)

Order here: www.absolutioncellars.com

And if you happen to be in Morro Bay this week, enjoy $10 Rosés by the Glass - we'll be open every day from Noon until 6pm (and if you stop in today, please wish my Better Half Tania Coulombe a very Happy Mother's Day!)

Enjoy your Rosés chilled on a warm Spring or hot Summer day, or enjoy it with anything from your spiciest dish to a rich poultry or seafood feast (and don't forget to raise a toast to Mom!)

Cheers and thank you for your support!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

Back in my real estate development days, I'll always remember a study I read that concluded "home" was the 2nd most powerful word in the English language - I took that as a challenge to turn one of the most basic human needs (shelter) from something that was just a house into a home, and I like to think that I usually succeeded in that task. But today, let's focus on the word that was deemed the most powerful word in the English language - "Mom".

Whether it's your Mom, or one of the many people in your lives that helped play that role, Moms are pretty special.

My Mom (Mutti) loved Rosé (now that she has dementia, she no longer drinks), particularly the Weißherbst that is grown around the Bodensee (aka Lake of Constance) where I was born and raised as a young child. While my Rosés aren't exactly the same, she really loved mine (she was very picky about her Rosés).

In honor of my Mutti, and Moms everywhere (yes, Pet Moms count too, as does anyone who loves a nice Rosé), we're offering 10% OFF any of our Rosés (Wine Club Members save 20%-45%!) - choose from:

2021 Rosé of Sangiovese (Library Selection)
2024 Rosé of Sangiovese
2024 Rosé of Mourvèdre
2025 Rosé of Graciano (NEW RELEASE)

(plus $15 flat rate shipping in case you forgot to get Mom something special!)

Order here: www.absolutioncellars.com

And if you happen to be in Morro Bay this week, enjoy $10 Rosés by the Glass - we'll be open every day from Noon until 6pm (and if you stop in today, please wish my Better Half Tania Coulombe a very Happy Mother's Day!)

Enjoy your Rosés chilled on a warm Spring or hot Summer day, or enjoy it with anything from your spiciest dish to a rich poultry or seafood feast (and don't forget to raise a toast to Mom!)

Cheers and thank you for your support!

05/06/2026

Wine, Cheese, and a Movie - Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris! Wednesday, May 27th - 6-9pm - Park Cinemas - Paso Robles

May 2026 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, the blind wine tasting which forever changed the trajectory of California wine! To commemorate this momentous occasion, join us for a special Wine Tasting event at Park Cinemas in Paso Robles on Wednesday May 27th. To make the evening even better, we at Absolution Cellars would like to thank you by hosting a private viewing of “Bottle Shock”, based on the Judgment of Paris blind wine tasting competition that shocked the wine world in 1976.

You'll enjoy a wine tasting (not blind!) from 6:00-7:00, and then enjoy a glass of your favorite wine from the tasting along with a cheese plate during the movie from 7:00-9:00pm. Regular movie theater concessions will also be available for purchase.

Advance Tickets are $30 per person/$15 per person for Wine Club Members.

Not a member? Facebook followers receive 20% off - use Coupon Code "FANATICS" at checkout.

Get your tickets here: www.absolutioncellars.com/shop

Day of Show tickets (if available) will be $40 per person/$25 per person for Wine Club Members.

Tickets are limited - secure your spot now!

04/15/2026

Please reMEMBER that the Tasting Lounge will be closed today, Wednesday April 15th. We will reopen tomorrow, Thursday April 16th at Noon!

The online shop is always open and you'll get $15 flat-rate shipping on 1-12 bottles!

www.absolutioncellars.com

Cheers and thank you for your support!

04/08/2026

Just a quick little reminder that the Tasting Lounge will be closed today, Wednesday April 8th. We will reopen tomorrow, Thursday April 9th at Noon!

The online shop is always open and you'll get $15 flat-rate shipping on 1-12 bottles!

www.absolutioncellars.com

Cheers and thank you for your support!

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04/06/2026

Monday Meal - after a long day getting back into the swing of work, who wants to then also spend a lot of time making dinner? (Hint, it's not me!)

Each Monday, I'll share something quick, easy, and delicious to enjoy, and of course a wine pairing!

Kicking things off, we've got some fresh Tuna Belly Sashimi (also known as Toro) - in this case, Bluefin Tuna, but you can use whatever fresh Sushi-grade tuna you can find locally (belly is harder to find than the loin, which is also wonderfully delicious). We're trying to be mindful of portion sizes, so usually between 1/2 and 3/4 pound is all we need for the 2 of us. I'll place it in the freezer as soon as I get home, which makes it easier to cut. I usually buy some seaweed salad to go with it (1/4 to 1/3 pound).

Make sure you have a sharp knife - I don't own a sushi-specific one, but I find our cleaver works pretty well. I'm no expert, so I don't know the proper way to slice sashimi, but through trial and error, I find cutting diagonally to the fat veins works pretty well. Slice it up, plate it, add the seaweed salad, and your choice of dipping sauce - we like Ponzu, but regular Soy sauce works as well.

Between the time we get home, unpack, slip into comfy clothes, and prepare the dinner, it's 15-20 minutes at the most until you've got amazing Sashimi headed into your belly!

For this particular meal, we chose a bottle of our 2022 Albariño, but any great white (pun intended) will do. The fattier the fish, the more acid driven wine (our Trebbiano and Felicidade), while something like the more commonly available "Ahi" loin can work with Rhones like our Balance or Clairette Blanche, and even a lighter Chardonnay (stainless or concrete, not heavily oaked - Chablis is a good choice). And don't forget Rosé, as long as it's dry and has good acidity!

Need some more Whites and Rosés? We are open 12-6 today, but will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Also available online with $15 flat rate shipping for 1-12 bottles:

www.absolutioncellars.com

Bon Appétit and Cheers!

04/04/2026

It was Odin's birthday earlier this week (April 1st - no foolin'!) Why is he named Odin?

Because he's pretty awesome...and because the Absolution symbol is known as the Triskele, or the Triple Horn of Odin, a widely revered god in Germanic/Norse mythology. The horns figure in the mythological stories of Odin and are recalled in traditional Norse toasting rituals. The main story involves Odin's quest for the Odhroerir, a magical mead brewed from the blood of the wise god and greatest poet of all, Kvasir. Odin used his wits and power to procure the three draughts/horns of this magical mead. Drinking a sip from each horn turned him into an eagle and he flew away with it, so it could be distributed to worthy poets, musicians, and storytellers, giving them superior knowledge, cleverness, and quick tongue.

Now I'm not about to nor allowed to make any such claims about Absolution Cellars wines, but it surely can't hurt to raise a toast to Odin - cheers!

And should you choose to do so with Great Odin's Blend, you'll be helping us contribute $15 per bottle to Wine 4 Paws, helping Woods Humane Society find forever homes for dogs like Odin (and cats too)!

Need some more Absolution to toast with? Come down to the Tasting Lounge today from Noon until 6 (call 805.225.1183 to reserve a tasting) or order online - www.absolutioncellars.com - and receive $15 flat rate shipping on 1-12 bottles of any of our award-winning wines.

Cheers and thank you for your support.

04/01/2026

Announcing a brand new wine: Penance White - Act 1, a blend of Chave Hermitage clones of Marsanne & Roussanne, plus Trebbiano (I’m guessing no one had that on their wine blend bingo card!) And the best part (other than the wine itself) is that it's just $30!

Available now online - www.absolutioncellars.com - and at the Tasting Lounge!

Tasting Notes:

Color: Golden angel tears.
Aromas: Perfumed orange blossom, sweet apricot, and butterscotch.
Flavors: Fuji apple, Meyer lemon, nectarine, and brioche, with a fuller body, great acidity, and a creamy lingering finish.
Pairs With: Fresh oysters, scallops from The Galley Restaurant, charcuterie with olives, sashimi, flan, and concerts in the park.

Cheers and thank you for your support!