Last week a much-needed rain storm pummeled Santa Clarita, but the day of the much-anticipated Opolo Wine Pairing Dinner at Salt Creek Valencia, it was a beautiful day. And the patio at Salt Creek screams out for events! Perfect for a group of, I don’t know, maybe 60, to mingle, hear a speaker, have their…
Classic Guides to California’s Destination Wineries Go Digital! Back in 2010 I met and interviewed editor/publisher Tom Silberkleit of The California Directory of Fine Wineries at the now defunct Vino 100. Tom had come to the shop for a book signing and I came in about an hour ahead of time to meet with him. …
I’ve never devoted one of my columns to one block of one town in one wine area. Thinking no one else has either. So, for fun, I’ve written about some of the places on Pine Street, in downtown Paso Robles, which we visited on our last trip and suggest that you visit too! Hotel Cheval…
The 22nd Annual Festival Celebrates Paso Robles’ Heritage Grape and Other Wild Wines March 14 – 16 Paso Robles, CA – Save the date for Vintage Paso: Zinfandel and Other Wild Wines, March 14 – 16, 2014. Paso Robles, Wine Enthusiast’s 2013 Wine Region of the Year, annually pays tribute to its heritage grape…
Over a year ago, I wrote an article about some of my pet peeves. While I’m not sure how much our readers got out of it, it was a great catharsis for me. Once again, I feel the need to get a few things off my chest, I’ll try not to repeat myself,…
This week I queried some wine experts on their favorite wine, and what they were doing when they first had it. Their answers made me more than a wee bit thirsty. Years ago, on what used to be a favorite spring outing – to the Amador Vintners Festival – we were referred to the Fiddletown…
VALENTINO PRESENTS A WINTER MENU CELEBRATING THE NORTH, CENTER AND SOUTH OF ITALY Selvaggio and Chef Nico Chessa Design an Inspired Travelogue of Tasting, Showcasing Flavors of Regional Culinary Specialties from the Italian Map WHO: Piero Selvaggio, VALENTINO and Executive Chef Nico Chessa WHAT: To begin 2014, Chef Nico Chessa has created an inspired menu…
From Pulchella co-woner Steve Lemley: We are so excited. Tired but excited!! Who else gets handed a historic piece of Paso Robles? Vines close to 50 years old planted by one of our mentors and previously managed by our vineyard consultant Nick Valdez of Remo Belli vineyards. Richard Sauret planted these Zinfandel vines in 1969 and managed them…
The Paso Robles CAB Collective (PRCC) recently announced the dates, venues and new format for its second annual CABs of Distinction event. After the success of the inaugural CABs of Distinction event (launched last year to celebrate and promote Cabernet Sauvignon and red Bordeaux wines produced in Paso Robles, California) and the increased momentum from…
The Salt Creekers are pretty excited about their upcoming Paso Robles wine dinner on February 27. They tasted through an extensive line-up of wines from Opolo Vineyards last Monday and Chef Munoz then came up with a very inspired menu. I’d have to say there is something for everyone here: Foodies and Wine peeps alike. …