Last Friday, March 5, I ran a post on pretty, and strange, labels. (http://evewine101.blogspot.com/2010/03/eves-wine-101ers-wine-labels-or-whats.html) It got a few comments here but also on Facebook. Both were eye-openers I wanted to share: Jon: Check out Cardinal Zin and see if that doesn’t catch your eye! Mark: San Liege’s The Pickpocket and The Offering. Herman Story’s On…
In association with Tequila Ocho and First & Hope The Wine House Presents: Road Trip On a luxury chartered bus with 45 co-conspirators, we’ll head downtown for a party hosted by one of the finest tequilas makers today, Tomas Estes, at the newest night club sensation in Los Angeles, First & Hope. Mark your calendars…
A couple of weeks ago there was a flurry of discussion on wine glasses on Facebook. Some people are sold on Riedel and others had no preference. The question that I pose is, “What is the purpose of the wine glass to you?” The reason that I ask this is because all of us have…
Please explain it to me. I’m not getting this at all. 10, count them, 10 days of bitching about being on antibiotics for a sinus infection. Moving my Open That Bottle Night to tonight instead of last Saturday night like the rest of the wine world. Pulling out wine – days ago – that I…
Once again we are faced with a plethora of wine choices that the novice has to choose from. Instead of tasting the wine, or having it suggested to us by the sommeliers working in our wine stores that KNOW our tastes, we get…art. Art and wine works. But on what level? A local friend of…
In our continuing series to educate the public about direct wine shipping, we would like to address the alleged concern that Maryland youth will use direct wine shipping to become inebriated. Myth: Minors will use direct-to-consumer wine shipping to obtain alcohol illegally.Fact: Multiple national studies, other states’ experience and evidenced youth behavior show that this…
Eve, It’s been a few weeks since the newspaper articles came out announcing our tasting room in Old town Newhall so I thought I would send you an update. We are busy getting ready to send out our spring wine club shipment soon. We have confirmed that we will be participating the Betty Ferguson Vine…
There should be quite a bit of motivation for this one. Most of our local wine events benefit our own local charities, and are attended by many Santa Clarita dignitaries as well as you and me. We should all want to present ourselves in the best light. So how to do it? And still get…
In preparation for our March 5th House Economic Matters Committee hearing, we wanted to answer some of the questions raised by direct wine shipping legislation opponents. Myth #1: Direct-to-consumer wine sales will hurt Maryland retailers. Fact: Wine shipping is an entrepreneurial opportunity for those retailers that want to take advantage of it; for the rest,…
Cooking Class Saturday, March 27th 1:00-3:00pm Come learn how to prepare and enjoy tasting these delicious recipes that are great for a Sunday or Easter Dinner! Includes instruction, entrée, and two perfectly paired wines! Recipes ~Romaine & Fennel Salad with Shaved Manchego Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette~ ~Brie and Apple-stuffed Chicken Breasts~ ~Israeli Cous Cous…