Second Annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival http://www.sierrapelonavintners.com/ Do you know what an AVA is? It is the abbreviation for “American Viticultural Area”, which is an officially designated wine grape-growing region in the United States. Creation of a new AVA has to be approved by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau of the…
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…
Wines to be reviewed are stacking up at Chez Bushman and you know what that means? The pressure to drink is overwhelming! Now, I didn’t do these three all on the same night but I did get through them and made ample notes to prove it: Red Lava Vineyards 2005 Syrah 14.5% alcohol 100% Red…
Another year, another sunset in the vines, and there’s nothing sweeter. The Assistance League of Santa Clarita mixed things up this year by honoring their Community Partners with a VIP event and early entrance. They also lined the entryway with displays that depicted each of their philanthropic programs showing what they do in our community. Guests…
Grape of the Night explored a varietal that originated in Spain. In fact, it is known as the native or noble grape of Spain. That grape is Tempranillo. This varietal originated in Spain and was believed to be related to Pinot Noir, however, ampelographic studies have shown this not to be the case. This wine…
If you have a passion for wine, then you’d agree that being a winemaker for a day is a special treat.buy acyclovir online https://www.bodybuildingestore.com/wp-content/themes/classic/inc/new/acyclovir.html no prescription On Sunday, 8/25, I had the opportunity to attend Pulchella Winery’s Winemaker For A Day event at their super-secret winery here in Santa Clarita. I attended the event…
I’m pretty sure the very first article I wrote for Eve’s Wine 101 was about attending the Santa Clarita Valley Wine Classic held annually at California Institute of the Arts [Cal Arts]. My wife Karen and I had attended this event previously, but this was the first time I was going with a goal of…
We like the new Pulchella Winery event, “Day with a Winemaker”, as it’s not your average blending party. Besides the winemaker lesson, food and wine sampling – each attendee takes home a MAGNUM of wine. Imagine opening YOUR TWO BOTTLE-SIZED wine at a dinner party, and telling your guests that you made the wine they…
On Saturday evening, August 17, 2013, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. the Vine 2 Wine Classic returns to the original Wine Classic venue: California Institute of the Arts in Santa Clarita. The event benefits local non-profit, Circle of Hope, in serving the needs of women in our community with breast cancer. “We are looking forward…