Even though my actual career is writing about wine and spirits and consulting for wine based businesses and events, it seems that I’ve been organizing and hosting a lot more charity wine events than usual.And there is always one winery that has supported all of the non-profit events when asked by me, or by others:…
Day two of the Cab Collective began with a seminar and tasting moderated by Steve Heimoff, the West Coast Editor of Wine Enthusiast magazine. Panelists included Gary Eberle, owner/enologist, Eberle Winery; Scott Shirley, winemaker, Justin; Kevin Willenborg, winemaker, Vina Robles; Steve Peck, winemaker, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines; David Galzignato, winemaker, Jada Vineyard & Winery;…
Making the most of my two-day Paso Robles media pass to cover the inaugural Cab Collective, I planned to attend four media events. However, arriving a wee bit early for the first, I stopped in to visit with Terry Hoage and taste some Rhones before the all-Cab/Bordeaux blends. During our interview, first with Terry and…
The new SCV Custom Crush Services will play wine tasting host and wine educator in a fast-approaching fundraiser on Sunday, May 19 from 3p.m. to 5 p.m. A large portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the work of the Unitarian Universalists of Santa Clarita. Just like in the UUofSCV church, all are welcome to…
We got up early, Terry, CJ, Scott (two of our sons) and I. We piled into Terry’s minivan and drove out to what has been variously described as Saugus, Acton or Agua Dulce. Most of us know it as Le Chene.buy strattera online https://medstaff.englewoodhealth.org/wp-content/languages/new/withoutprescription/strattera.html no prescription We got to a 5-acre vineyard near the home…
60+ Wineries Set to Pour at the 31st Annual Wine Festival in the Downtown City Park Tickets for the 31st Annual Paso Robles Wine Festival in the Downtown City Park are now on sale at www.pasowine.com. This three day celebration in Paso Robles Wine Country is the perfect opportunity for wine enthusiasts to enjoy what…
Barry Goldfarb is a busy man, not unlike other winery owners. He lives in Bel Air and yet travels to his winery, Oreana, in both the Santa Barbara and Paso Robles locations, and Agua Dulce Winery every week. Who is Barry Goldfarb? Let’s ask… EB: Since you took ownership of Agua Dulce Vineyards, now known…
“I was totally dumbfounded by your call,” Elena Boiko, my longtime friend and fellow sommelier, smiled. “Gregory Alonzo willing to share his private bourbon stock with me?” she playfully teased. “I thought American men preferred to imbibe in bourbon and smoke cigars when they shared in man talk.” “Now when have you known me to…
I was in Denver for a couple of days, practically trapped in a hotel room as we were without a car, while my husband attended a convention. I tooled around the State Capitol, 16th Street Mall and Larimer Square. I tried lots of local restaurants and the locally made pale ales and barley wine. But…
Saturday February 2 and Sunday February 3, 2013, 11am-4pm. Truffles and Toffee Event. We will have Vladimir Litt from Truffles and Toffee http://www.trufflesntoffee.com sampling and selling his delectable chocolates. At the same time we will have our Agua Dulce Delight and White Delight Ports available in gift baskets for Valentine’s Day with Reyes Winery Glasses….