The Henry Wine Group is a wine and spirits distributor with an excellent portfolio. Every couple of years, they give the trade and media an opportunity to taste a large sampling of their offerings. They call these events “Taste The World” and the most recent one was held on May 20th at the Beverly Hills…
No, this article is not about over-drinking in public and then finding your way home. Call a Taxi for that. This article is about how to feel comfortable attending your first small or large wine tasting event. So if you have been invited to one, or would like to purchase a ticket yourself, here are…
Barbera is often referred to as “the little brother to Barolo”. This reference is based on the fact that they grow side by side in the same regions of Piedmont, Italy. However, these two wines are quite different. Barbera wines produced in the Piedmont region of Italy are highly consumed by the people of this…
Click HERE to visit the Pinot Days website and order tickets or go directly to the Order Form by clicking HERE. We hope to see you there! 10TH ANNUAL PINOT DAYS SAN FRANCISCO GRAND FESTIVAL TASTING Saturday, June 21st, 2014 2-5pm City View at Metreon, San Francisco- 135 Fourth Street Price: $75 Participating Exhibitors- Alma…
An old friend sent me a new friend suggestion, via Facebook. Her name was Chef Dawn and her profile photo depicted her with a winning smile and that cute little Chef Boyardee hat. I thought, why not? Chef Dawn, also on Facebook under Dawn’s Dinners, had a great website for me to peruse before…
“As a ‘cub reporter’ representing Eve’s Wine 101 my husband Jon and I attended a Duckhorn tasting held by Tanya Green at her wine bar, Wine 661. We arrived early, so there weren’t too many tasters yet – which was perfect, as we received personalized service from Tanya (who, by the way, always serves impeccably)….
Chef Nico Chessa’s Nightly Menu Features a Italian Tasting Feast for $25 Piero Selvaggio, VALENTINO and Executive Chef Nico Chessa proudly present “Il Quadrifoglio,” a stunningItalian-styled bento box of four seasonal dishes for $25. The quartet of dishes changes nightly and is designed for both its visual and flavor balance. Valentino is renowned for its…
I do like cold Sake, especially this time of year. However, I rarely get a sake menu offered here in a Santa Clarita restaurant other than at a sushi bar. Often, unless I’m in an over-chilled restaurant, I turn to Rose, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Champagne; or white Rhone varietals such as Viognier, Roussanne…
Each year around this time I think about how I want to stock up my little wine collection with the wines that will amaze… no … astound any guests that visit throughout the “dog days of summer.” This year is no exception… except I’ll keep it simple. I want to get back to the basics…