I’ve got a post coming. Really. All about my day at Family Winemakers. Already written. But because you people come here on Friday more than any other day that’s when it’s scheduled to run. But I can’t wait until then to blow my wine wad. So far this week:I was at Wine 661 last night…
What could be better than an evening of wine, food and art? Tesoro Winery features Southern California artist/photographer Jann Gentry in their Old Town Temecula tasting room on April 8, 2010, at 7 PM. Art and wine enthusiasts are invited to meet the artist, enjoy a sample of Tesoro’s featured wine, nibble on artisan local cheeses – all while leisurely pondering…
TPC Valencia 26550 Heritage View Lane Valencia, CA 91381 Please join us at The Oaks Grille for our inaugural Last Wednesday of the Month Wine Tasting, featuring the Napa Valley wines of Starmont Winery The tasting will include 5 wines from the winery and 4 of the wines will be paired with complimenting Hors d’œuvres. …
Explore numerous regions of the world.. Get the shortcuts to navigate the world of wine with confidence, from the vineyards to your glass.. Discover and develop your personal wine style.. and unveil your inner epicurian! Come join us for a great time.. whether you’re a neophyte or a wine connoisseur..!ALL DETAILS Sat, Apr 3‘Un Je ne…
By popular demand the Mojito dinner is back:On Tuesday, March 30th 6:30pm at VWC MENUEnsalada HavanaMixed Greens, Tomato, Avocado and Pineapple with House DressingMarques de Irun Verdejo 2008 Icybay Tilapia CriolloTilapia Sauteed in a Tomato Mojo Sauce and VegetablesVina Alberdi Rioja Reserva 2003 Ropa ViejaShredded Flank Steak cooked in a Tomato Mojo Sauce with Onions,…
Valencia Wine Company held a Spanish Wine Tasting and Tapas class on March 20, 2010. The class was led by VWC staff member Jeff Prange. A selection of wines were chosen by Jeff which were accompanied by Spanish tapas prepared by Tracy Sly–a combination to further tantalize everyone’s palate. Spanish wines are very unique and…
From the Wine Chair It is with great disappointment that Jeff Jacobson, wine chair for the SCV Wine Classic, has announced that the Classic will be on hiatus for 2010 because the Cal Arts venue became unavailable and they “have been simply unable to find another date convenient to all the key participants that also does…
Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil once around the pan in a slow stream 1 tablespoon butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 shallots, minced 1 cup vodka 1 cup chicken stock 1 can crushed tomatoes (32 ounces) Coarse salt and pepper 16 ounces pasta such as penne rigate 1/2 cup heavy cream 20 leaves fresh…
My previous article about Los Angeles area winemaking discussed the special Wine Industry Collection at the Cal Poly Pomona library. Now, I am fastforwarding to today’s Los Angeles, with a visit to Cornell Winery and Tasting Room in Agoura. www.cornellwinery.com I had a great visit with them, but I have not had time to write…