Recipe Sunday: “Breakfast” in Bed

I admit it, I troll Facebook for cocktail recipes to share.  I also get cocktail recipes via several e-mail subscriptions to spirit publications, magazines, books…your house.  But this one, aptly titled “Breakfast in Bed” with one of the ingredients being Spicebox Whisky, I just had to share: Info from Orange Table, also known as Scottsdale…

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Gregory Alonzo: The Portuguese Put the “Port” in Their Wine

Once again I am on the road in search of exceptional European wines. It has been some time since my last visit to Portugal. Today l am joined by friend and fellow sommelier, Caterina Mota.https://landmarkfamilydental.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/jpg/doxycycline.html We have spent the last few days traversing Portugal’s renown Douro Valley and sampling its rare treasures, Port wine. The…

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Celebrate “National Wine Day” Only at Agua Dulce Vineyards on 5/25 for only $10

$10/Person advance tickets, $15/Door: includes Wine Tasting, Commemorative Wine Glass, Tour & BBQ: http://www.aguadulcewinery.com/page.php?page_name=events Agua Dulce Winery will be observing National Wine Day with a festive celebration on their “Vine to Wine” 90-acre vineyard and winery. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy wine tasting, music, guided tours of their state-of-the-art cellar, cigar rolling, and…

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One of Paso Robles Great Up & Coming Wineries Will Be Here In The VC 805!

WINEMAKER DINNER AT SAFIRE BISTRO CAMARILLO! JOIN SEXTANT WINEMAKER STEVE MARTELL ON THURSDAY MAY 23, 2013 At 6:30PM FIVE COURSES FIVE FINE WINE PAIRINGS Specially selected wines paired with an exclusive seasonal menu by Chef Bryan. Make your reservation: 389-1227 Course 1 Bel Gioioso Burrata and Watermelon Salad Prosciutto Carpaccio, Wild Baby Arugula, Basil, Extra…

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Spain’s Noble Grape

I love the city of Burgos. This is the historic capital of Castile and the home of the legendary, El Cid Campeador Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, a Castilian nobleman and military leader was instrumental in the recapturing of Spanish lands from their Muslim conquerors.  On a personal note, I would like to add that Burgos…

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Drink in the View at the 27th Annual Ojai Wine Festival: The twenty-seventh annual Ojai Wine Festival will take place Sunday, June 9, 2013 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm

The twenty-seventh annual Ojai Wine Festival will take place Sunday, June 9, 2013 from 12:00 to 4:00 pm on the scenic shores of Lake Casitas. From its humble beginnings in 1987 the event has grown into a leading regional event attracting nearly 5000 people from throughout the Central Coast and Southern California.  The annual event…

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