Years ago, before wine apps on cell phones became commonplace, I told wine peeps to take photos of the wines that they enjoyed. The problem as I saw it was that we remember a label, whether or not we liked the wine. Then, once at a store, we would maybe spy that same label, pick…
In Paso Robles west of Coastal Route 101, Oso Libre Winery raises cattle alongside their Rhone and Bordeaux varietals. “Free Bear” in Spanish, Oso Libre grows Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Primitivo, Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel on its Adelaida region vineyards. They source a small amount of fruit from vineyard neighbors for their GSM blends. But…
Pretty, Tasty There’s so much to love about this cocktail by Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern head bartender Caitlyn Ritz. The gorgeous color. The fresh blackberries. Not to mention two of everyone’s favorite spirits! You’ll want to take a picture before you sip, it’s that pretty! The Amelia 1.5 oz Grey Goose Vodka .5 oz St. Germain 1 oz…
San Diego, CA – The San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival® launches ticket sales for its 13th annual culinary classic held November 14-20, 2016, and announces an impressive lineup of new events and celebrity chefs. Featuring over 40 citywide tasting experiences, Southern California’s largest food and wine festival will welcome 10,000 eager epicurean enthusiasts…
L.A.’S LEGENDARY RESTAURANTS by George Geary Santa Monica Press / October 2016 Photos courtesy of Marc Wanamaker/Bison Archives Hobo Steak – Chasen’s Serves 2 Dave Chasen developed this unusual treatment for New York steak, which produces a rich, tender, and memorable dish. 1 large New York steak, cut 3 inches thick Freshly ground black pepper…
I first saw a video of how Shannon Ridge Wines raise sheep to sustainably manage their vineyards, rotating the sheep from vineyard to vineyard to control cover crop growth and naturally fertilize the land. I was intrigued. Visiting the Lake County winery and meeting vintner/rancher Clay Shannon underscored the responsibility he feels to protect and…
Driving down Highway 29 in Napa Valley I spied the ivy covered grand front entrance of Cosentino Winery. Then I recalled the many times Mitch Cosentino came to Santa Clarita Valley to do tasting events for Valencia Wine Company. There were many locals that were enamored with Mitch’s wines. Fast forward a few years and…
SANTA ROSA, Calif. – More than 25 of the Russian River Valley’s top wineries will converge in San Francisco on November 3rd and then in Sacramento on November 10 during the Russian River Valley Winegrowers’ (RRVW) Single Vineyard Night tastings. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste small-lot wines stemming from single vineyards across the…
What’s Old is New Again! Inspired by the resurgence of pre-prohibition era cocktails, the old-fashioned Boulevardier at Restaurant Serenade (celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2016-17!), has been updated with high-quality ingredients, sorbet and hand-crushed ice. The ice in this elevated frozen cocktail keeps the drink cold so you can afford to sip it slowly while enjoying the sun…
This week readers get their wine paired with song…in the name of voice teacher, bartender, cocktail server and former Santa Clarita resident, Brittney Westover. You may know Brittney from her time bartending at Roman Holiday Wine Lounge, or teaching voice at our popular VIBE Performing Arts Studios. I know both places…and have been lucky enough…