Yep, it’s that time of year again. Forget about learning what your pesky new year resolutions were for 2015, I just wanted to know what your drinking epiphanies were in 2014! After learning what our Eve Wine 101 Facebook pals experienced, I’d have to say I have some new boozy goals for 2015: Scott E:…
Napa, CA – The Napa County Agricultural Preserve marks its 50-year anniversary in 2018. To celebrate this momentous milestone, community leaders from the Jack L. Davies Napa Valley Agricultural Land Preservation Fund and other organizations from throughout Napa County will work together to educate both residents and visitors on the significance of this remarkable achievement. A…
Reviewing two Wine Of the Month Club samples for you today I found myself once again marveling at owner Paul Kalemkiarian’s remarkable palate. He samples more wine than anyone I know, has a great 3-part rating system, and over the years has supplied his club members with the most incredible deals. And, since this wine101er…
As part of a continuing series of dinners showcasing domestic and international winemakers, Nerano proudly announces a rare opportunity to experience the highly allocated wines of Colgin Cellars, one of Napa’s most sought-after wine producers, on Monday, March 19, 2018. Chef Michele Lisi creates an intimate five-course tasting menu paired with eight spectacular Colgin wines, served in side-by-side comparisons of vintages,…
¡Latin Food Fest! (www.latinfoodfest.com) celebrates its sixth annual festival March 23–24 at Santa Monica Beach. August 17-18 in San Diego, and November 9-10 in Irvine. The annual Hispanic culinary celebration includes a festival kick-off party “Mexico Mercado” — a high energy party, and “Gran Tasting” – the festival’s signature event featuring food, beverage, wine, beer,…
On January 31 I joined about 50 local wine friends – now calling ourselves the #WineInfluencers – to taste through some of the new wines added to the Newhall Refinery wine list. They had recently expanded their list quite a bit (read the story about that here) so I was anxious to sample their new…
Please SAVE THE DATE for the 34th Annual Winesong, a glorious wine & food tasting and charity auction that takes place on the stunning Mendocino Coast every September. Produced by the Mendocino Coast Hospital Foundation and benefiting the Mendocino Coast District Hospital, this weekend of award-winning wine, spectacular food, exquisite art and charitable giving will be held at…
I’ll be heading out to Healdsburg for the first time since 2008 soon, and in planning the trip I looked for wineries that friends had recommended and/or I liked their wines already – but have never visited before. I don’t post when I’m actually away, so this article is a precursor to the fun I…
I recently became a huge fan of Hourglass Wines. So much so I can’t resist sharing their latest news: A new year. A new leaf. An opportunity to reflect. Wine is rhythmic in that seasonal way. As the vines lay dormant and last year’s harvest is quietly performing its magic in the barrel, we are…
Bottlenotes is bringing their Around the World in 80 Sips® event to the Petersen Automotive Museum…What better way to spend a Friday night than to taste wines from around the world while spending time with true wine connoisseurs? Top national wine and spirits expert Sherry-Lehmann has partnered with…