Eve Bushman
POURTAL WINE BAR TAPS LOCAL TREASURES FOR THE 2ND ANNUAL "MADE IN MALIBU" TASTING TOUR & WINEMAKER EVENT SERIES
Pourtal, Santa Monica’s seaside wine tasting bar, proudly presents the 2nd annual “Made in Malibu,” Tasting Tour and winemaker event series that explores the bounty of Malibu’s burgeoning wine region, and toasts the mounting makers. The tasting begins January 10, when Pourtal taps the “Made in Malibu” Tasting Tour featuring a flight of ten esteemed…
Pulchella Winery’s Opening Night
“Where are you? It’s 4:50 and I expected to see you behind the bar to help pour? DiMaggio is here. There were at least a dozen of us waiting outside so they had to let us in!!!” Cathy Martin, fellow WSET graduate and home winemaker, yelling into her cell phone – at me! (The photo…
You TubeS Thursday: Snow and News
Today I have a short YouTube of me freaking out over snow – the last time this happened I met up with Chrissy Pupster at Susie’s house for a day of wine, snuggling with our men and a attempt at romping. In. The. Snow. Yes, it was here in the SCV, I was a newlywed,…
PINOT DAYS STARTS NEXT WEEK!
I LOVE THIS EVENT. The venue, Barker Hangar in the Santa Monica airport is ginormous! The only thing bigger? You guessed it – the number of wineries serving their best Pinot Noir. (For all of those “order ticket” bubbles click here.) 2ND ANNUAL PINOT DAYS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRAND FESTIVAL PUBLIC TASTING Saturday, January 15, 2011 2:00pm-6:00pm…
Chef 101: Pre-Made Sauce
Okay, I simply can’t keep up trying a new recipe every week for two reasons: 1. I’m lazy and 2. My family likes some the new recipes that I’ve made so far and they just want repeats! So today I give you: Indian food via a jar! This is what is…
Pulchella Winery Tasting Room: A Story in Pictures
Waiting for all of you to get back from vacation to run the story of Pulchella Winery Tasting Room’s soft opening. (The full story will run this Friday, 1/7/11 and includes all of the wine we tasted.) But all in attendance that first night agreed that winery co-owners Steve and Megan Lemley, along with Nate…
Rusty Sly: Sad Day in Belgium
Fire damages Rochefort Trappist beer abbey in Belgium On December 30, 2010 a fire broke out and damaged the Rochefort Monastery in Belgium. This abbey at St Remy-Rochefort is famous for its Rochefort beer and dates back to the 13th Century. The abbey has been producing beer since 1595 and is known today for producing…
For 2011 I resolve to…
Make it easier on myself and set resolutions I WANT TO KEEP: From a winemaker friend who shall remain nameless: I will try a little wine before spin class. From a fellow WSET grad Cathy Martin: I will pour at Pulchella’s Tasting Room because they will be packed to the rafters. From a local Paso…
You Tube: Just me today talking about…
…what is written all over my chest? Yes, I said chest, at least I didn’t say boobies…oh wait…I just did. After we get past that, then I show off some of the wine-themed gifts I received, and some that I was meant to give gave. And the big ending to my last YouTube of the…