In asking readers their favorite Vodka, then their favorite cocktail with Vodka…the story was morphed, by staff writer Rusty Sly, into Gin: Denise G: Grey Goose Michele N: sky…I’m simple and old fashioned..good old vodka and cranberry, with a splash of orange juice is good for me! Erin H: Charbay Blood Orange Vodka (oooo, but…
Hey Eve,Here’s a fundraiser for the high school that’s easy to get behind! Good evening, this is Golden Valley Parent Advisory Council, President, Neisha Meyers calling with an announcement of the next PAC fund raiser which is for adults only. It is fun filled night scheduled to be on Tuesday, November 17th @ All Corked…
I can’t recall which Santa Ema I liked when I found this photo. I believe TJ’s carries a reserve Cab that’s pretty tasty. Usually available. Less than $10.This Cotes Du Rhone was suggested by a TJ employee years ago. (They do tastings for employees only but boy-oh-boy would I love an invite!) You will impress…
Those of you that know me know that I don’t cook. But, due to my husband being trained by the “chefs” at the LA City Fire Dept. and this wine-y job, I’ve had some killer meals. And any time someone else is doing the “catering” I can keep my hands free to assist…in opening the…
In looking at ideas for blog posts, and never running short when I have built in Facebook subjects to query…this time I asked friends on my “global” wine 101 fan page their thoughts on “traveling the airports with wine”: Marki: If you have some time to spare at the Dallas Airport, take the tram to…
Usually, when I mention that the varietal will be Cabernet Sauvignon everyone comes out of the wood work. Our Grape of the Night meeting at Valencia Wine Company for this varietal had only six people in attendance, Jeff Prange, Allan and Katja Auer, Victor Herstein, Tracy and myself. This was very unusual. Cabernet Sauvignon is…
Darlene Gandara, me and Christine Calderon having more than a grand time(upper). Julie and Mark White (lower right) My friend Laura G. from Yelp. (upper left) And the band singing and playing away. Helen Laprairie joined them later in the day…
Our Limited Edition Holiday Merlot is selling faster than we expected. Order quickly to ensure you get a bottle for yourself. Why give your boss, friend, or neighbor the same boring wine everyone else will this holiday season? Give them one of the season’s most exciting and great tasting values around. Having a holiday party?…
We got A GOLD Medal! AV Winery just received a Gold Medal on our 2006 Tempranillo from the American Wine Society! Thanks to the AV Community for their support the past 19 years, Cecil McLester our Winemaker, our staff and volunteers, and grower Efren Chavez! Join us at our Open House Saturday 11/14, Noon to…
The Rio 16 A new Cabana Cachaca cocktail that just launched to celebrate the 2016 Olympics in Rio. This is being served at a few hot spots in San Francisco, including Cantina. 1oz Cabana Cachaça1oz VeeV1oz Simple Syrup1oz Kiwi Puree The juice of 2 lime wedgesShake all ingredients together and serve over ice in a…