Last week’s article was about the seminar that kicked off the latest Rhone Rangers event in Los Angeles. Now it is time to report on the grand tasting. Three dozen wineries were pouring, mostly from Santa Barbara County and Paso Robles]: Adelaida Vineyards & Winery Alta Colina Andrew Murray Vineyards Bernat Bonny Doon Vineyard Broken…
When my associate/partner/friend Michael Perlis successfully got me to agree to take on consulting clients (yes it took awhile) my only concern was that I didn’t want to do any less wine writing. So, instead, after every pitch we made was accepted, I gave up some of my non-wine writing gigs. I knew that I…
Los Angeles, CA: Spring has sprung and the time has come to celebrate and savor the finer things at this year’s 2nd Annual Masters of Taste, an outdoor, luxury food and beverage festival being held on Sunday, May 7th, 2017 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on the field of the iconic Pasadena Rose Bowl!…
It was such a pleasure weekend brunching it at Vines – there were at least three people who I met that day that I wanted to get to know better, and share with readers. The first (you’ll have to guess at the other two) is the Restaurant and Bar Manager Giovanni P. Corvino. Of course,…
Miramar Beach, FL (PRWEB) – The Sandestin Wine Festival, one of the top wine festivals in the country, today announced the addition of two major players at the upcoming April 20-23, 2017 event. The Sandestin Wine Festival is pleased to announce that Coastal Living signed on as a presenting sponsor for this event for the…
It’s no secret that Eve’s Wine 101 co-hosts Cocktails on the Roof (save the date: 8/25/17!) and is currently recruiting wineries – and guests – to Wine in the Pines. (That date is set for 6/10/17). This got me to thinking…what are the best wine or cocktail events our readers/followers have enjoyed and would recommend?…
Book two nights and get third night free at 20 participating Santa Barbara hotels; packages include “Miss Nothing” Experience Kits offering exclusive discounts Visit Santa Barbara invites visitors to experience The American Riviera® this winter with the “Revive & Thrive” hotel promotion. Guests who book two nights will receive a complimentary third night at 20…
I’m a Rhône fan, but I’m also a Bordeaux/Zin/whatever is great fan. Point is that if asked I have a hard time picking just one wine as a favorite. Depends on where I happen to be, what’s on my plate and whose company I might be enjoying. So, in a nutshell, it depends on my…
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…