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:…
Please join Eve’s Wine 101 – we’ve already reserved our table! Reyes Winery will be hosting a winemaker dinner at the new location of Thelma’s and Luis in Valencia at the Town Center Mall (24250 Town Center Dr. Suite 180, Valencia – in Maru’s former space) on June 1 at 6:30pm. $65 per person. Please…
Picture this scenario: You are in a college classroom, for the first time or later in life as a returning student. Now a step further, at your seating place sit six wine glasses each holding approximately an ounce of Petite Sirah. Yes, that inky, almost black, rich red wine that can turn your teeth purple…
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…
Saturday, 20/04/2013, Solvang, California. Just another day we spoiled Southern Californians have come to expect. Moderate temps, just a whisper of a breeze, and cloudless sky set the stage for the Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival. 80+ wineries pouring high scoring reds and whites, restaurants serving some delectable treats, and an outstanding chocolatier. It’s simply…
Wes Hagen is decidedly one of, if not the, most entertaining winemakers in the Santa Ynez valley. His vineyard tour is more of a wine class held amongst the vines between his home and Cathy and Steve Pepe’s home. From this one spot we could see the sheep grazing on the vegetables (“turning cover crop”)…
On February 28 I attended the Paso Robles Grand Tasting Tour at the Bookbindery in Culver City organized by The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. But, before you pull out your wine glasses to join me in your virtual tour, I had also signed up for a seated seminar led by three winemakers. And, lucky…
Here is a wine that says romance or special occasion. We do not see people at wine parties lining up bottles of Champagne for all to savor throughout an evening at parties. However, it is quite often served at the beginning of a dinner party along with delicate appetizers to enhance everyone’s palate and prepare…
Seared scallops with home grown orange, brandy, whiskey, & mint reduction topped with a hint of caviar! In my husband Steve’s words, “Perfection on a Plate!” I don’t measure….LOL but here goes: For the glaze – about 6 juicy oranges (strained) salt, Agava, brandy, whiskey….bring to a reduction/glaze. Towards the end, add a couple of…