NOSE, a novel Copyright 2013, 320 pages NAPA: THE STORY OF AN AMERICAN EDEN Copyright 1990, 529 pages THE FAR SIDE OF EDEN Copyright 2002, 381 pages All by James Conaway: NAPA: THE STORY OF AN AMERICAN EDEN, published in 1990, and THE FAR SIDE OF EDEN, published in 2002, together present a fascinating history…
After months of knowing that Pulchella winemakers Nate Hasper and Steve Lemley had built the first crush pad in Santa Clarita, and not being able to release the news, I was chomping at the bit to get in there and check it out. It finally happened. I got all of my questions answered, and then…
The clock tower of Oslo’s Grand Hotel is an imposing structure. Many will recognize the classical style building, with the white granite facade, as the site of the annual Nobel Peace Prize Banquet. Apart from the laureate, the annual dinner is attended by the King and Queen of Norway, and a host of international dignitaries….
Looked like an easy peasy recipe until…I got a hold of it! These Bourbon Balls required NILLA Vanilla wafers, not to be confused with vanilla wafers with the creamy insides that would get stuck to a rolling pin over and over and over again before said chef searched the internet to learn how to make…
Having attended the annual Firefighter’s Ball at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, as a member of the “surviving” First Wives Club, I was pretty confident I could get through our own holiday party the following week. At the fireball Ed and I were able to visit with members we hadn’t seen in up…
Montes Wines and its distributors in nine states conclude their month-long “Angels in Action” fundraising program, donating a portion of September’s wholesale proceeds to the charity. Just in time for the holidays, Montes Wines of Chile announces it has donated $50,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in an effort to help support life-changing research for…
Here are two of our favorite recipes. The Red Velvet is perfect for a holiday drink with it’s color and who doesn’t love champagne?? The Grape Jubilee is always a conversation starter. Once you make one…. Then it’s done! Red Velvet 3/4 oz. crème de noyaux or crème de cassis Iced Champagne Pour the crème…
The First Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival will be held Saturday January 26, 2013 from 11am to 4pm at Reyes Winery approximately 45 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. In attendance at this inaugural event will be the Sierra Pelona Valley Vintners, local winemakers and other wineries and breweries from all across southern California. …
Over 48 ‘Garagistes’ poured over 30 varietals over 4 days of events; Amy Butler of Ranchero Cellars Wins Second Annual “Spirit of Garagiste” Award The Garagiste Festival announced today that it is donating $10,000 from proceeds raised at the 2012 Festival to the Cal Poly Wine and Viticulture Program. The festival also announced that Amy…
Del Dotto Teaser: “Look, it’s grape mistletoe!” Del Dotto winemaker Gerard Zanzonico had commented on my Facebook when I mentioned I had a short trip planned to Napa. One of the things I like about Gerard, besides his wine, is his affability. He is one of the easiest people to approach and talk to. He…