The Legend of Neil Roberts and The Temptress of Templeton There is a story the old-timers in Paso Robles sometimes tell, when they are on their third or fourth bottle of zinfandel. With a little prodding, you might get to hear the story of how, back in the 1880s, Neil Roberts rescued a young lady…
Fun and More at Tobin James Cellars What do you think of when you think about Tobin James Cellars? For me, it’s three things – quality, consistency, and yes, that F-word – fun. In Part 1, I wrote about Denner Vineyards. To me, Denner is one of the newer wineries in the area, although it…
Festival Welcomes Ventana Big Sur & Post Ranch Inn as Partners BIG SUR, Calif. – Big Sur Health Center, a non-profit organization offering affordable healthcare to the Big Sur community, announced January 15-17, 2016 as the dates of its annual Big Sur Foragers Festival. Held in Big Sur along California’s central coast, the festival is…
Upcoming wine tasting event showcases prestigious collectable wines from California and Washington; over 150 wines from 40 top Cabernet producers on Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 at PENINSULA Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills, California – wineLA has exceeded annual expectations and has procured the best ever – STARS of Cabernet gathering. “All Cabernet producers are now confirmed…
New Passport to Taste offers yet another reason to stay and play along the Coast NORTH SLO COAST – The Pacific Coast Wine Trail has added yet another reason to visit the North Coast of San Luis Obispo County. This region, known for its untouched stretches of coastline, also boasts ten boutique wineries dotted along…
What’s new this year from the Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley for the EIGHTH Annual Wine Affair with returning Title Sponsor Comfort Keepers In-Home Care? Let’s ask new event chair Pam Ingram, a name you may recognize for her years of service at RE/MAX of Santa Clarita. “Are you ready Santa Clarita?” Pam…
Dynamic VIP seminar line-up includes Puckette’s “Exploring the Aroma Wheel” plus “Techniques of the Garagiste: The Secrets of Stems,” with winemakers Ryan Pease of Paix Sur Terre, Mikael Sigouin of Kaena Wine Company and festival co-founder Stewart McLennan Paso Robles, CA – The Garagiste Wine Festival today announced that Madeline Puckette, wine expert and co-founder of the award-winning…
50+ micro-production wineries join line-up of events that celebrate Garagiste Festival’s five years of bringing hundreds of winemaker discoveries to thousands of wine fans, raising profile of Central Coast’s micro-production winemakers and creation of Garagiste Scholarships Paso Robles, CA – The Garagiste Wine Festival returns to Paso Robles November 5th – 7th to celebrate its fifth…
Celebrate harvest at more than 50 festivals, winemaker dinners, concerts, tours and classes SAN FRANCISCO (August 24, 2015)— September is the height of harvest season when a wine lover’s thoughts turn to all things wine. California Wine Month is a great way to celebrate with more than 50 amazing events and immersion experiences—from wine festivals…
There is always so many great opportunities to experience living in the beautiful Sonoma County Wine country and working in the wine industry here just adds to the flavor of what is available. Frequently, I find myself invited to a specific winery, to meet a winemaker or to go and taste new release wines at…