Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley presents: “The Wine Affair… Sip, Stroll and Savor the Sounds”Sunday, September 27, 20091:00 – 5:00 p.m.Town Center Drive at the Westfield Valencia Town Center, Valencia Stroll along Town Center Drive in Valencia as participating restaurants, retailers and wine stores feature wine tastings, food and musical entertainment. Sheila R….
Dear Eve, Don’t have much news other than the website has been completely updated to include release dates, an online store, wine prices, events, etc. We will be very busy this Sunday and Monday at the winery, bottling aaaaagain and preparing the winery for the upcoming harvest. We are still signing contracts for grapes. So…
Let me start out by saying that, as a rule, I don’t attend events that use tasting tickets, for a couple of reasons. I find them awkward to deal with and I actually tend to consume more wine than I might ordinarily do, as I am more tempted to finish the entire pour. I much…
Okay Dear Wine Friends, it’s been about a month since I put a photo of a wine bottle on one of my posts without a catch. This one I did drink and have the tasting notes to prove it: A 2004 Pedrosa Crianza.A Spanish varietal I never had before so I took careful notes. I…
Drinking wine while undergoing radiation treatment for breast carcinoma may reduce the incidence of skin toxicity in breast cancer patients, according to a study in the August issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). Preventing radiation therapy-induced side effects is an important part…
In 1987, the Department of Viticulture and Winery Technology was officially formed by act of the Board of Trustees of Napa Valley College. Their foresight has lead to the development of one of the most forward thinking and innovative departments of it’s kind. The VWT department awards certificates and degrees to students that fulfill the…
Fellow Wine Connoisseurs, My original article was based more on discussing various types of closures and the effects that they have on the wines that we enjoy. Like Eve, I was unaware that a Cork Quality Council (CQC) existed. It is great to know that there is such an organization that is working toward providing…
Hello Eve, I friend forwarded me a link to your recent blog entry “Rusty’s Wine 102: Wine Bottle Closures”. You have a very impressive site, but I think you should consider updating some of the information on natural cork. Perhaps you might consider including an entry that describes the ongoing progress being made to eliminate…
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