Vino California – contrary to its name it’s actually a celebration of Italian wines, some available at your local BevMo, some still looking for an American distributor. And it had to be a celebration. After all, if you tried to sample every wine there, you’d either be partying big time (or…
The Rhone Rangers ride into Los Angeles on Sunday, June 23, 2013 with more than 50 wineries pouring their American-grown Rhone wines. Events include a seminar, lunch with the winemakers and a walk-around tasting reception. ANCO Fine Cheese will be providing samples of their imported cheese. The Heirloom LA food truck, famous for their lasagna…
The toasted coconut with a little salt and stevia on the rim is so good that when it was gone I just poured some into the drink! Very light and yummy! 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 3/4 cup coconut juice 3/4 cup Reposado tequila 1/4 cup Cointreau Then blend it all with a little ice!…
Admittedly, for me, the wine selection is the most important part of my evening [sometimes lunchtime] meal. With my penchant for BYOB, I’ve usually picked the wine well in advance of my entrée. Fortunately, I am convinced that my beloved Zinfandels and California Rhones go well with any cuisine. The only problem with this approach…
Attending a seminar sponsored by the official North American Sommelier Association (NASA), and by Tormaresca, a “producer of fine wines in both the north and south of the region”, I learned more than I thought possible about the heel of the boot of Italy, Puglia and its “native varietals, climate and geology.” Introduction and…
It’s official! After weeks of rumors and speculation, Yoon Lee, owner of Lee’s Wine Bistro in Valencia and one of the original partners of All Corked Up in 2004, has taken over the All Corked Up wine locker and storage business. We will get you more information as soon as we can, but for now…
My earliest recollection of Sherry was as a boy reading Edgar Allen Poe’s, “The Cask of Amontillado.” I immediately leaped to my feet and ran into my parents’ bedroom to ask what in fact was Sherry? After my mother’sbrief explanation, I accompanied her to the living room where from behind the bar, she produced a…
Our new line of Wine Truffles debuted April 20, 2013 at the Sierra Pelona Wine Festival at Reyes Winery in Agua Dulce. We developed the flavors our Wine Truffles to complement the flavor notes of specific Reyes Wines. Our new line of Wine Truffles are very creamy and super smooth. They are wonderful on their…
Upsetting thing #1 was that in my last column regarding our California schools losing their promised allocation of performance award money, I mentioned that our own school’s Title I specialist may have been “canned”. Poor word choice to say the very least. Poor reporting as well as I did nothing to check this before I…
Is your life getting too hectic and stressful? Do you need to take a break and get away from all your responsibilities and just have some fun? Here is a recipe for a remedy that you will want to try! Take some delicious food prepared by great chefs, a glass of fine wine or ice…