It’s getting a little confusing in Paso Robles. When I tell people we are going to Cypher Winery, I get blank stares until I tell them it used to be Four Vines. Then everyone nods. Four Vines always kind of seemed to me like two wineries anyway. First, there were the Four Vines wines, very…
Edward Sellers Vineyards & Wines www.edwardsellers.com As I mentioned in my previous article, for some time I’ve been a fan of the Rhone varietals coming out of Paso Robles, along with the Zinfandels. These days, the big focus is the Rhone varietals, which may prove to be what Paso becomes primarily known for, although I…
As we were preparing for our latest trip to Paso Robles, my wife and I were talking about our mutual interest in wine [okay, her interest, my obsession]. The question came up as to how we got to the point we are now. So, I started thinking about it. It actually started about 30-years ago…
Garber & Company Sandy Garber is co-owner of Topanga Vineyards, with her husband Ralph Meyer. In addition, she is the owner of wine distributorship Garber & Company. Recently, I had the pleasure of accompanying DiMaggio Washington, owner of The Cellar, to a trade tasting in Culver City of wines distributed and brokered by Garber &…
Eve’s recent article about wine-grape origins reminded me of a few interesting [to me] stories. For a long time, Chile was known for its Merlot, and Merlot from Chile became known as a great value, producing nice wines at very fair prices. Then, in 1994, many of the grapevines thought to be Merlot were properly…
Back in November, I wrote about Francesca Capasso headlining a blues show at The Cellar and bemoaning the fact that so many of our locals missed it [http://evewine101.blogspot.com/2010/11/michael-perlis-blues-jam.html]. Well, I just got the following email from Francesca: *******BIRTHDAY BASH AND JAM FOR KIM AND FRAN********** SUNDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2011 4-8PM NO COVER THE…
The Capital Grille http://www.thecapitalgrille.com Our town is finally getting a few good restaurants, besides the usual family oriented clones. Of course we’ve had Salt Creek Grille for awhile. And The Oaks Grille at TPC is outstanding. I can also add Barcelona and George’s Bistro to my list, but after that the list drops off quickly….
You’ve probably seen him around town; very dapper, and often with that beautiful woman on his arm. He frequents many of the Santa Clarita Valley dining establishments, and well he should. Stephen not only knows his food, but he is the local representative for food purveyor Sysco Foods. But Stephen also makes wine. Wonderful wine….
“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…