What the plan was: As written below. The way it turned out: Watch for yourself – link. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-jEoXlDHa8) Tami or Dave: Would going to a wine fest be a good idea for a first date? Eve: Absolutely! Things to consider: If you invite a woman to a wine event, because she appreciates wine, let her…
I think I first met Vanessa Braxton at one of the two Santa Clarita Valley Wine Fests, undoubtedly one of the big players organizer Joel Fisher recruited from his uber popular LA Wine Fest. At the time Vanessa had a uniquely named vodka, Black Momma, and only one. Fast forward just a few years and…
Driving down Highway 29 in Napa Valley I spied the ivy covered grand front entrance of Cosentino Winery. Then I recalled the many times Mitch Cosentino came to Santa Clarita Valley to do tasting events for Valencia Wine Company. There were many locals that were enamored with Mitch’s wines. Fast forward a few years and…
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…
The 9th Annual Sunset in the Vineyard, benefitting programs of Assistance League® Santa Clarita, will be held on Sunday, November 6th from 1- 4 pm at Compa Vineyard in Newhall. This palate-pleasing fall celebration has quickly become one of Santa Clarita’s premier wine events: “It’s a celebration of the best of the Santa Clarita Valley–a…
It was a picture perfect day for wine tasting. The pesky wind was held at bay and white wine stayed chilled under the expansive tents while guests collected at tables serving wine, spirits, beer and lots of goodies to pair them with. Also cool this year was that the event was held at the Bridgeport…
Trio of Ladies Bring Their Certified Wine Knowledge Into your Home or Business! SANTA CLARITA September 2016 – In April of 2016 it was announced that three local Santa Clarita women had achieved their AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® certification in the “first globally-recognized course on American Wine” provided by the North American Sommelier Association. These ladies,…
Santa Clarita is all ABUZZ waiting for September 9th and the second annual Cocktails on the Roof event, held on top of the Macy’s parking garage at Valencia Town Center! The one and only “signature cocktail” party of the year is back, New York rooftop style, with greenery, inventive lighting, DJ and Dancing (have you…
USA Today reports that Southern Smoke BBQ and Brewhouse promises that all will “find something to satisfy even the hangriest of customers” (SANTA CLARITA VALLEY) August 19, 2016 – One of Santa Clarita Valley’s newest restaurant, Southern Smoke BBQ and Brewhouse, located on the now-trendy Main Street in downtown Newhall, has made national news as…
On my way to what promised to be the wine dinner of the year; a first for me with a pairing from a thought-they-just-made-sushi bar and Paso Robles winery Edward Sellers, I stopped in at Valencia Wine Bar because they were hosting the event. Say it was fate, say it was because Maru Sushi was…