So this is what happened. A friend’s query on Facebook about corkage fees, and dozens of helpful responses, including a few from me, resulted in her “getting up the nerve” to bring wine into a restaurant for the first time. My friend had checked to see if the restaurant allowed guests to bring in their…
Annual celebration of Cabernet Sauvignon and red Bordeaux varietals, Friday, October 14, 2016 September 2016 (Paso Robles, Calif) – On Friday, October 14, the Paso Robles CAB (Cabernet And Bordeaux) Collective (PRCC), pasoroblescab.com, will hold its annual CABs of Distinction Grand Tasting bringing consumers face-to-face with acclaimed producers of over 75 different Cabernet and red…
The 9th Annual Sunset in the Vineyard, benefitting programs of Assistance League® Santa Clarita, will be held on Sunday, November 6th from 1- 4 pm at Compa Vineyard in Newhall. This palate-pleasing fall celebration has quickly become one of Santa Clarita’s premier wine events: “It’s a celebration of the best of the Santa Clarita Valley–a…
It was a picture perfect day for wine tasting. The pesky wind was held at bay and white wine stayed chilled under the expansive tents while guests collected at tables serving wine, spirits, beer and lots of goodies to pair them with. Also cool this year was that the event was held at the Bridgeport…
Raise a Glass or Pint to Williamsburg, Virginia! They Created a ‘Tasting Trail’ (Code for Alcohol Tasting Trail) for Adults! This is proof that history can be fun! WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Sept. 2016 – Did you know the first beer brewed in America was in Greater Williamsburg? Yea. They kind of leave that fun fact…
Thanks to the effort of Paso Robles CAB Collective and its members, Paso Robles’ Bordeaux wines are earning more accolades and fans than ever before. The secret is out: Paso Robles is producing some of the best wine on the planet. Paso Robles, Calif. – The Paso Robles CAB Collective, (pasoroblescab.com), is proud to share…
Sip ‘n’ Safari Most wine lovers don’t know they can pair an African safari with their favorite California varietals at Safari West in Sonoma County. Take a three-hour Winos and Rhinos Private Safari, where guests can see African wildlife in an enormous preserve, picnic on a hilltop with wines, and then enjoy a complimentary tasting…
Trio of Ladies Bring Their Certified Wine Knowledge Into your Home or Business! SANTA CLARITA September 2016 – In April of 2016 it was announced that three local Santa Clarita women had achieved their AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® certification in the “first globally-recognized course on American Wine” provided by the North American Sommelier Association. These ladies,…
Sexiest Cocktail at the Jersey Shore? An oceanfront setting and high-style decor inspired by the South of France has earned Avenue at Pier Village in Long Branch its nickname: St. Tropez in EnJay. Experience “le savoir-vivre” at this Jersey Shore brasserie, beach club + night club with a sexy summer cocktail. Fizzy Pineapple 1 oz Sailor…