Some time ago, I wrote an article about some of my wine mentors. One of them, DiMaggio Washington, a man who was truly ahead of his time in the Santa Clarita Valley with the first wine bar [and the coolest cave in town], just gave me some great news regarding him and All Corked Up….
In a recent post, I wrote that we had visited Cornell Winery and Tasting Room in Agoura, but I had yet had an opportunity to complete my report on our visit. I started to write about that now, but instead decided to write about what happened on the way there. Since our appointment with Tim…
Family Winemakers, a new event for me to attend, held their 11th annual So. Cal tasting for trade (and media so I am disclosing to you right now that I didn’t pay to attend) in Pasadena last Tuesday 3/16. Our staff writer Michael Perlis had attended in the past and had prepped me about the…
Per the organization’s website (www.familywinemakers.org): “Family Winemakers of California advocates the rights and interests of its members to freely produce, market and sell their products, and is dedicated to preserving the diversity of California wine.”Also per their website: “Family Winemakers also assists its members in marketing their wines by organizing three wine tastings each year. …
I’ve got a post coming. Really. All about my day at Family Winemakers. Already written. But because you people come here on Friday more than any other day that’s when it’s scheduled to run. But I can’t wait until then to blow my wine wad. So far this week:I was at Wine 661 last night…
What could be better than an evening of wine, food and art? Tesoro Winery features Southern California artist/photographer Jann Gentry in their Old Town Temecula tasting room on April 8, 2010, at 7 PM. Art and wine enthusiasts are invited to meet the artist, enjoy a sample of Tesoro’s featured wine, nibble on artisan local cheeses – all while leisurely pondering…
TPC Valencia 26550 Heritage View Lane Valencia, CA 91381 Please join us at The Oaks Grille for our inaugural Last Wednesday of the Month Wine Tasting, featuring the Napa Valley wines of Starmont Winery The tasting will include 5 wines from the winery and 4 of the wines will be paired with complimenting Hors d’œuvres. …
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By popular demand the Mojito dinner is back:On Tuesday, March 30th 6:30pm at VWC MENUEnsalada HavanaMixed Greens, Tomato, Avocado and Pineapple with House DressingMarques de Irun Verdejo 2008 Icybay Tilapia CriolloTilapia Sauteed in a Tomato Mojo Sauce and VegetablesVina Alberdi Rioja Reserva 2003 Ropa ViejaShredded Flank Steak cooked in a Tomato Mojo Sauce with Onions,…
Valencia Wine Company held a Spanish Wine Tasting and Tapas class on March 20, 2010. The class was led by VWC staff member Jeff Prange. A selection of wines were chosen by Jeff which were accompanied by Spanish tapas prepared by Tracy Sly–a combination to further tantalize everyone’s palate. Spanish wines are very unique and…