“Wine & Diamonds” If diamonds are a girl’s best friend, then wine HAS TO BE a close second! That’s why Wine 661 is combining the two in an evening of “Wine & Diamonds” where folks can come for a glass of their favorite vino while they shop for diamonds at WHOLESALE prices! Each, one-of-a-kind, piece…
4 Breasts (boneless/skinless)6 Tbsp. butter3/4 cup white wine (Chenin Blanc)1 onion (finely chopped)1 cup sour cream1 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. pepper In large skilled, brown chicken breasts in 4 Tbsp. of butter. Turn occasionally. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of wine over chicken. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. In a small saucepan melt remaining butter…
1. “I don’t have the time.” Let’s see, you’re at dinner with more than one person and you figure out that purchasing a bottle is less expensive than buying by the glass. You just spent time doing the math but not in choosing the wine? Puh-lease. You’re spending time reading this blog…you HAVE the time….
Fellow Wine Connoisseurs, If I were to ask you if you would like a glass of Kisi, Saperavi, Kindzmarauli, Khvanchkara or Tvishi you would probably look at me a little strange. Last week I was asked, by Vic Herstein of All Corked Up (ACU), to sample some wines from the Republic of Georgia. Greg Alonzo…
The last few days have really reminded me of what wine is all about. Sure, I enjoy drinking wine. That’s pretty obvious. But the best experiences always involve more than just wine. Best of all are romantic dinners with my wife. But next are those times when wine serves as a great accompaniment to the…
On Monday September 28 from 4 to 9 PM, Santa Clarita’s very own wine writer will be working alongside the professionals at Valencia Wine Company on Town Center Drive for a percentage of the evening’s sales to benefit the Unitarian Universalist church of Santa Clarita. “I have been joking with Eve for years,” stated Guy…
Hello Wine & Diners! I wanted to let you all know that Ammo in Hollywood is hosting a wonderful Farm to Table dinner event on Aug. 30 featuring Windrose Farms and Tablas Creek Wines that is truly an evening not to be missed. I have included all of the info below – you can also…
I got the idea of writing on how consumers should behave at a large tasting for my wine 101 readers. Besides backing away from the table after you receive your pour, so others can approach, what say you? (Reps, winemakers, consumers alike.) How do you think consumers should behave? Uber-Personal replies can go to ebushman@earthlink.net…
Individual Grape and Vin Santo Cakes (Gourmet magazine January 2009)Serves 6 Active time:20 minStart to finish:50 min In these tender, elegant cakes, the Italian dessert wine Vin Santo contributes intoxicating flavor that’s played up by the addition of plump grapes. 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking…