Anyone who has been reading my weekly column knows that I love and exalt sparkling wine. I have gone on record, and jokingly stated that champagne is what makes life bearable. I am also fond of saying that when the weather is too cold, the only thing to drink is champagne. So here we are…
Some time ago, I interviewed Tobin James and wrote an article about it for Eve’s Wine 101, which you can read here: http://evewine101.com/2012/07/07/michael-perlis-reports-tobin-james-cellars/ Well, the power of wine and the internet being what they are, a great fan of wine (and Tobin James), Ed Leon found my article and contacted me. Since that initial contact,…
Annual Tasting Event Presented by the Family Winemakers of California Association Returns to the Del Mar Fairgrounds Saturday, March 9 – Sunday, March 10 The Family Winemakers of California, an association of family-owned wineries in California, launched ticket sales on Friday, January 18 for its annual tasting in Southern California. Taking place in Del Mar,…
LOS ANGELES COUNTY (January 20, 2013) – Winemaker Robert Reyes will lead an early morning Festival Vineyard Hike into the Sierra Pelona Foothills, on Saturday January 26, 2013 beginning promptly at 8:00 a.m. until 10:00a.m. The hike will begin at Reyes Winery, where the festival is being held, which is located just 45 miles north…
JANUARY 17, 2013 (Los Angeles, CA) – Sierra Pelona Valley Vintners Association will hold its 1st Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival on Saturday, January 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Reyes Winery in Agua Dulce. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital*. Guests will receive a complimentary…
As we have been hinting, 2013 holds some new developments for all things Garagiste. Southern exposure to the sun in a vineyard is good for growing grapes.online pharmacy https://salterlewismd.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/new/amoxicillin.html no prescription drugstore It is also about to be very good for those who enjoy drinking the product of those grapes. To continue our mission of…
The enthusiasm and participation keeps growing for the The First Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival slated for Saturday January 26, 2013 from 11a.m. to 4p.m. at Reyes Winery just 45 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. The festival will celebrate the recently established AVA, The Sierra Pelona Valley Appellation. Proceeds from the festival will…
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Pinot Noir wines are one of the most universal wines in the world. There are so many unique styles and flavor profiles based on different terroirs and vintner processes. One event that I have attended over the past few years is Pinot Days. For 2012 this event was held at the Shrine Auditorium in downtown…
As most of you know my writing skills and interests are more in the scientific realm. I generally do not write articles about my travels or experiences with wineries and vintners. Mike Perlis is a master at this and knows a lot more about the history and changes in the Paso Robles area than I…