There are a few wine events that are on my “Can’t Miss List”, no matter what. Pinot Days, held this year on December 7 at the Skirball Cultural Center, is one of these events. As most of you know, I preach the way to learn about wines is through experience – this includes knowledge and…
Starting in my childhood, not quite fitting in with my Mexican American friends in the East L.A. neighborhood I grew up in, I was mesmerized by the sounds of Spanish, the spicy scent of the kitchens and the loving warmth permeating from the large families. In an effort to acclimate, or just to hold onto…
Members of the Paso Robles CAB Collective (PRCC), an association of Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varietal producers in the Paso Robles AVA, recently joined fellow vintners and growers across California in praising the virtues of the 2013 harvest. At the top of the list are an early start to the growing season, long hang-time and near-absence of…
Four Star Diamond Restaurant, Arrecifes, Certified for Wine and Tequila Selections Los Cabos, Mexico – Arrecifes, the six-time Four Star Diamond award-winning restaurant located in the The Westin Resort & Spa, Los Cabos, was recently honored with two top industry awards: the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and the Distinctive T medal from the Tequila Regulatory Council, A.C. Wine…
Annual Wine Star Awards Honor the Most Influential and Innovative Names in the Wine Industry PASO ROBLES, CA (November 12, 2013) Wine Enthusiast Magazine announced today that the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA) has received the honor of being named the 2013 Wine Region of the Year in the magazine’s annual Wine Star Awards….
Wines to be reviewed are stacking up at Chez Bushman and you know what that means? The pressure to drink is overwhelming! Now, I didn’t do these three all on the same night but I did get through them and made ample notes to prove it: Red Lava Vineyards 2005 Syrah 14.5% alcohol 100% Red…
For most sommeliers, the pairing of food and wine is not only an art, it is a required staple. When pairing food, wine, and coffee, we open the door to an innovative and exciting experience that is a sure-fire way to excite and stimulate the taste buds. Join me for a look of what lies…
Region’s well-known fog, cooling winds, and mild growing conditions make for a hallmark vintage As the last truckloads of grapes come in across California, it’s clear that Monterey County’s Arroyo Seco American Viticulture Area (AVA) has experienced a keystone vintage that will go down in history as one of the region’s best. “To sum up, Mother Nature…
On Friday, November 8, 2013, the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita honored one of their own, Marlee Lauffer, at the annual Tribute Dinner. Zonta is an international organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women. Now, I love women, so anything that advances their status I’ll support….