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Perlis Picks: Rhone Rangers at the Skirball – Part 3
The seminar was informative and tasty. The lunch was a lot of fun and tasty as well. But now Karen and I were ready for the main event. Held in Herscher Hall, the size of the room and the layout of the tasting tables made for a very comfortable and enjoyable experience. For a tasting…
Santa Barbara Wine Collective Announces Launch of Wine Club
SBWC Features Quarterly Shipment from Babcock, Ca’ del Grevino, Fess Parker, Notary Public and The Paring including Added Perks for Members The Santa Barbara Wine Collective, located in the Funk Zone, announces the launch of the SBWC Wine Club. This group of like-minded producers – Babcock Winery, Ca’ del Grevino, Fess Parker, Notary Public and The Paring Winery – create their…
American Wine Society Announces 2016 National Conference
ENGLEWOOD, Ohio – The American Wine Society brings a world of wine to Costa Mesa, Calif. for its 49th annual national conference Nov. 3-5. The nation’s oldest and largest organization of wine consumers released the agenda for the conference, which includes 49 sessions presented by internationally-known leaders such as Peter Mondavi, Jr. of Charles Krug…
Perlis Picks: Urban Exposure 3 – Part Two
Last week I gave you information about the seminar at the latest Garagiste Festival as well as the list of wineries pouring. I couldn’t taste everything, but of the wines I tasted, these were the standouts for me: Alta Colina Vineyards – Rhones from this Paso producer continue to impress. Especially liked the 2012 Grenache…
California Fruit Wine Recipes, Part Two
The California Fruit Wine Company products can be found locally at: Whole Foods Valencia Pinot’s Palette Valencia and Encino LA Rail The Santa Barbara Vino Train (www.larail.com) Cocktails on the Roof 9/9!
Perlis Picks: Urban Exposure 3 – Part One
I’ve been writing about the Garagiste Festivals since they started in 2011, so I won’t bore you with too much of the history here. Summary: Focusing on small wineries, many with no tasting rooms, it started with an annual event in Paso Robles, expanded to Solvang, then to Los Angeles and most recently added an…
Two from Timmy: Sans Liege The Offering and Dilecta Unorthodox
I have more than one friend that knows much more about wine from drinking alone than I do via classes and tastings, and Timmy is one of them. This week I have two of Timmy’s finds to rate, as even though he knows best, he has grown to trust my growing knowledge, and I’m honored…
UPDATED NEWS for STARS of Pinot 2016 and a Promo Code!
PINOT FANS WILL REJOICE – Next Wednesday! The CHAMPAGNE of Pinot Events is here… NEXT Wednesday! THE DIVA of PINOT EVENTS! No, more like the DEVO of Wine Events! 55 STARS of Pinot are invading LA next Wednesday Night! STARS of PINOT is here! And its bigger and better than last year. Some of The Worlds Best Pinot producers will be gathering…
Perlis Picks: Larsen’s Wine Event
Larsen’s Steakhouse in Valencia, one of the few choices we have in town for a high end/fine dining experience, recently held one of its periodic “wine tasting and locker stocking” events for its VIP locker holders. My wife Karen and I had the pleasure to attend, taste some great wines, try some delicious apps and…