March 2017
Montes Wine Tasting Part Two: Wine Tasting and Menu by The District by Hannah An
Last week I wrote about meeting up again with old wine friend Alex Guarachi of Guarachi Wine Partners that segued into a nice conversation with the two winemakers I was supposed to meet – Aurelio Montes Sr. (Montes, Chilean wines) and Aurelio Montes Jr. (Kaiken, Argentinean wines) – and a splendid wine tasting luncheon. Part…
Matching Music to Food Can Affect the Culinary Experience
New York, NY – The theory behind Musical Pairing®, a patent-pending method of matching music to food using a simple mathematical formula, has been confirmed by a peer-reviewed study published in the Advances in Nutrition and Food Science Journal. More than 90% of study participants reported a noticeable increase in the enjoyment of a dish…
Vineyard to Vintner 2017, A Weekend of Exclusive Tastings, Food Pairings and Backstage Access
Each year, member wineries of the Stags Leap District Winegrowers open their doors for this one weekend, giving visitors exclusive access to the wines, vineyards and people behind this iconic wine region. Visitors receive personal, backstage access to vintner homes and historic wineries alike, with private tours, barrel tastings and food pairings, all set amongst…
Vintage Eve Circa Feb 2013: Mosel Riesling MASTER Class
The Invitation A very special and rare lecture and tasting with Raimund Prüm, owner and winemaker at the SA PRUM estate in Germany’s Mosel Valley. SA PRUM ranks among the region’s top producers of high quality Riesling. Come join us to learn about the history, geography, style and characteristics of Mosel Riesling. We will taste…
HALL’s Cabernet Cookoff Back for Star-Studded 8th Year
The HALL Cabernet Cookoff will return for its eighth year on Saturday, April 29 at HALL St. Helena from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Hosted by Vintner Kathryn Hall and HALL Wines, the annual event will feature an impressive lineup of renowned Chef teams vying for a chance to win proceeds for a charity of their choice…
SAVE THE DATE for the 33rd Annual Winesong event
Please SAVE THE DATE for the 33rd Annual Winesong event, which will take place this year from September 8 to 9 on the breathtaking Mendocino Coast. Produced by the Mendocino Coast Hospital Foundation, this weekend of award-winning wine, spectacular food, exquisite art and charitable giving will be held at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens. Here’s…
Passport to Dry Creek Valley Celebrates 28th Annual Weekend
Healdsburg, Calif. (PRWEB) – Tickets sales opened on February 1 for the 28th Annual Passport to Dry Creek Valley, hosted by the Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley (WDCV). New this year are several VIP ticket add-ons, offering guests opportunities for intimate vineyard designate tasting experiences, meals with winemakers and vineyard tours. At 45 participating wineries…
Meeting and Tasting with Montes Winemakers Part One: Story and Starting the Wine Tasting
Oh boy what a surprise and a treat was in store for me… We’re hoping you can join Montes Winemakers Aurelio Montes Senior and Aurelio Montes Junior for an intimate wine luncheon on Thursday, February 23rd. The Father and son are coming together for the first time in Los Angeles, to share their passion for wine…
Yountville Chamber of Commerce Announces Taste of Yountville
Yountville, Calif. – New for 2017, Yountville Chamber of Commerce has retained the creatives behind the wildly successful Yountville Live (and Live in the Vineyard) to produce its highly anticipated annual wine and food festival – Taste of Yountville. This annual walkabout tasting festival features renowned food and wines that make Yountville a world-class destination…