October 2009
Rusty Sly Wine 102: What is a Good or Great Wines
Wine Enthusiasts, What is a great wine? This question has been asked of more experienced wine connoisseurs many times by people that are just acquiring a taste or interest in wine. When experienced wine connoisseurs evaluate a wine we go through a personal judging sequence such as the one described below: Evaluate the color and…
Wine Glass Holders: Perfect for any wine 101er!
I’ve seen wine glasses try and stay perched in a little slit off of a thin acrylic tray. Don’t trust that! I’ve seen the necklaces/dope ropes/plastic straps that have a little loop at the bottom to hold a glass. Still not secure enough. But these? With a thick soft strap? Whimsical and decorative fabric actually…
Ian Blackburn, Founder of Learnaboutwine.com, Gives Eve’s Wine 101 Readers a little education
1. How did you start learnaboutwine.com?Because I had insight teaching the trade, law (learn about wine) was originally in a blog format (pre-blog area) and just listed the does and dont’s of wine tasting.2. Do you teach classes yourself? Yes, I am the main teacher, but we often feature experts on Beer, Sake, Cooking, and…
Eve Wine 101 Readers: Only the first 100 get this deal!
(Note to readers: The discount code for EVE’s WINE 101 is FOKO for the $75 tickets. This only valid until 100 tickets are sold!) LEARNABOUTWINE.COM HOSTSPREMIUM WINE TASTING “STARS OF CABERNET”AT THE PENINSULA BEVERLY HILLS Event Features Rarely Offered Cabernets Poured by the Producers, Peninsula Chef Specialties and Silent Auction Supporting TJ Martell Foundation and…
Anthony Blackburn: Medieval Times Take 2 Week 6
How do women do it? Wearing a dress, I mean. It’s drafty, which I suppose isn’t so bad on a hot day, but when you have athletic shorts on underneath, it’s just not that comfortable. Stepping on the hem and getting it dirty. Putting it on feels like climbing through a cloth tube. And don’t…
SEARED WHITE SEA BASS, SWEET CORN MAQUE CHOUX,PANCETTA, TARRAGON "AIR", ITALIAN WHITE TRUFFLE OIL
(Wow, you might be thinking that’s a lot in that title! But local Chef Chris New has simplified one of his recipes just for Wine 101 readers. You can find him at: elite dining and catering.com chris@elitediningandcatering.com 661-313-6923.) 4 – 4 oz CENTER CUT SEA BASS PORTIONS (SKIN ON) SWEET CORN MAQUE CHOUX2 table spoons…
Visit Savor the Season, Sunday, October 11, and Break the Cycle
ABOUT Engage your senses in an adventure of tastes, sights and sounds at Break the Cycle’s SAVOR the SEASON. LA’s hottest chefs and tasting experts will present their unique culinary creations at this food and wine extravaganza benefiting Break the Cycle. Now in its fifth year, SAVOR the SEASON has quickly become one of the…
From the Archives: A post redux to give credit where due
Photography and All That Jazz (This story had originally appeared a year ago in print with all references to the photography edited. It is being re-printed with permission by my friend Robert Schwemmer in its entirety.) The Alyse Korn Trio covered a wide variety of styles from classic jazz, blues, samba to salsa at the…
Sunset in the Vineyard: A Taste from Last Year
(This year’s event is on November 8, 3-6pm, order blank for tickets is in post preceding this one!) Tasting Wines – Unable for Purchase Eve’s Wine 101 While the sunset promised by The Assistance League of Santa Clarita for their inaugural Sunset in the Vineyard wine tasting was scorched by recent wildfires, they still managed,…