NINE TIMES: LA Wine Fest

One of the first wine fests I attended as press was the LA Wine Fest.  Founder Joel Fisher was very kind in extending passes and personally welcoming us at the event.  Since then I’ve covered the 500+ winery/brew/spirit event in photos, as my hands are always too full with a wine glass and program to…

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The Prisoner is Out

Ever since its release, Dave Phinney’s Zinfandel based, “The Prisoner,” captivated the wine world. For many, it came as a surprise in 2010 when Phinney’s Orin Swift Cellars sold two of their most popular wines, Saldo and The Prisoner, to Chile’s Huneeus Vintners. According to Phinney, the sale is more of a partnership as Huneeus…

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Paso Excitement Part 2

DAOU Vineyards was next on our list of wineries that I had selected for Jordan and Natasha Siperstein.  The DAOU staff welcomed us, as they do all of their guests, with open arms.  Lisa Colwell (Assistant Tasting Room Manager) introduced herself and led us to a beautiful private tasting room that was set for a king. …

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My year in wine

2013 was a lot of fun for me in the world of wine, and there is much to look forward to in 2014. The year was full of events. Two of my favorites were: Family Winemakers of California did not have their annual trade/media tasting event in Pasadena last year. Instead, they expanded their event…

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