After the news of Maru, one of my favorite restaurants closing, I took great interest not only in the rumors about Westfield’s refusal to negotiate a lower monthly lease, but I also wondered if Westfield Valencia would actually respond to a query from little old me. They did. I received an e-mail response, suggesting a…
San Diego, Calif. (PRWEB) – After a soft opening this spring, LJ Crafted Wines had their first official media event to formally introduce their wines and their winemaker from Napa, Alison Doran Green at their tasting room this past November. LJ Crafted Wines is the only tasting room offering wine direct from the barrel in…
GARAGISTES – (gar-uh-zhē-stuh) n, Fr. – A term originally used in the Bordeaux region of France to denigrate renegade small-lot wine makers, sometimes working in their garage, who refused to follow the “rules.” Now a full-fledged movement responsible for making some of the best wine in the world. Paso Robles is Perlis country. He has…
The cool breeze off the golf course, highlighted by a setting sun, tickled cocktail-attired guests from the backs of their ankles up to the napes of their necks. Soft conversation paired with Champagne and wine, pens were plucked up to bid on silent auction items and assorted tray passed canapés, a seafood bar on ice…
The culmination of my recent one-day turnaround trip to Paso was a hands-on Lobster dinner – as in my hands are still feeling a little rough while I type this out – at Sextant winery. But let me start at the beginning. Wasn’t entirely prepared to crash the 7th Annual Lobster Boil at Sextant Wines…
Even though I’ve only been writing for Eve Wine 101 since 2009, I’ve been a wine lover for a lot longer than that – well over 30 years. Not being much of a traveler, I’ve always focused mainly on California wines. For me, the wine experience isn’t just about the wine but about the land,…
SANTA ROSA, Calif. – More than 25 of the Russian River Valley’s top wineries will converge in San Francisco on November 3rd and then in Sacramento on November 10 during the Russian River Valley Winegrowers’ (RRVW) Single Vineyard Night tastings. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste small-lot wines stemming from single vineyards across the…
This week readers get their wine paired with song…in the name of voice teacher, bartender, cocktail server and former Santa Clarita resident, Brittney Westover. You may know Brittney from her time bartending at Roman Holiday Wine Lounge, or teaching voice at our popular VIBE Performing Arts Studios. I know both places…and have been lucky enough…
SommCon® Returns To San Diego Featuring Over 40 Educational Seminars, Certification Opportunities, Tasting Events and More This November 16-19, 2016 San Diego, CA – This fall, SommCon® returns to San Diego bringing together professionals of all levels to discuss, develop and lead the conversation on the business of wine. Held November 16-19, 2016 at the…
One of our favorite annual events was held on Saturday, September 10th at UCLA and Karen and I had the great pleasure of once again attending. Not only is L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade always extremely well organized in a great setting on the Royce Quad, with great wines, beers and other libations, but guests were…