I realize that to most of the US, and even internationally, when California wine country is mentioned, people think Napa. Places like Paso Robles and Santa Barbara County are often considered “other” wine countries. But here in Southern California, not surprisingly, we tend to think a little differently. Santa Barbara County is close by and…
Fourth annual wine festival features over 50 hard-to-find, cutting-edge, micro-production wineries from Santa Barbara County, and around California; returns to Solvang Veterans’ Hall February 13th – 14th; tickets on sale now. Paso Robles, CA – Garagiste Events announced that its 2016 Southern Exposure Garagiste Wine Festival will take place on Valentine’s Day weekend February 13th…
The Santa Barbara Vintners Spring Weekend is four days of wine, food and fun throughout Santa Barbara County. Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM – to – Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 5:00 PM (PDT) Various Locations Santa Barbara Wine Country, California 93427 More details can be found at www.sbvintnersweekend.com. Schedule of Events: Thursday…
Lots of new faces at this year’s annual holiday tasting, though most of the wine representatives serving pour after pour had been present before. Lovers of wine, in general, populated the 12th Annual Holiday Wine Tasting hosted by Guy Lelarge at Valencia Wine Company. The wine store had converted its tall tabletops into wine pouring…
The Legend of Neil Roberts and The Temptress of Templeton There is a story the old-timers in Paso Robles sometimes tell, when they are on their third or fourth bottle of zinfandel. With a little prodding, you might get to hear the story of how, back in the 1880s, Neil Roberts rescued a young lady…
The San Francisco International Wine Competition has been around since 1980, so they must be doing something right. Headed by James Beard Award winner Anthony Dias Blue and judged by somewhat of a Who’s Who of the wine world elite, this year’s event took place at Hotel Nikko in June. [Speaking of wine judges, I’m…
Chef David Lentz and Chef de Cuisine Kris Longley Showcase Palmina’s Italian Styled Wines with a Menu Inspired by the California Central Coast WHO: Chef/Owner David Lentz, Chef de Cuisine Kris Longley, The Hungry Cat Santa Monica and Winemaker Steve Clifton of Palmina Wines WHAT: David Lentz’s seaside restaurant, The Hungry Cat in Santa Monica Canyon, welcomes Winemaker Steve…
Celebrate harvest at more than 50 festivals, winemaker dinners, concerts, tours and classes SAN FRANCISCO (August 24, 2015)— September is the height of harvest season when a wine lover’s thoughts turn to all things wine. California Wine Month is a great way to celebrate with more than 50 amazing events and immersion experiences—from wine festivals…
