2015 marks WOPN’s 15th Anniversary, fittingly our Crystal Anniversary. Expect legions of crystal stemware, filled with amazing wines, complemented by Santa Barbara Wine Country cuisine and all set on the shores of the Pacific Ocean – the edge of the Western Hemisphere. Events are sold on a first-come, first-served basis – we look forward to…
On Tuesday January 26th New Moon Valencia held its first 5-courses 5-wines pairing dinner featuring Michael-David Family of Wines. This was something so new for Santa Clarita – a Chinese Food and wine pairing – that I had to attend. online pharmacy neurontin no prescription pharmacy New Moon is usually described as a Chinese restaurant;…
Former General Manager of S.Y. Kitchen will Oversee Wine Programs at Toscana, Bar Toscana and S.Y. Kitchen WHO: Emily Johnston, Wine Director of the Toscana Restaurant Group WHAT: Restaurateurs Mike and Kathie Gordon have announced the promotion of Emily Johnston, 29, as the first Wine Director for The Toscana Restaurant Group. Previously the General Manager…
Two House-Made Ramen Dishes, Local Uni from Urchin Diver Stephanie Mutz Now Offered on Friday and Saturday Nights at Les Marchands WHO: Chef Weston Richards, Executive Chef of Les Marchands Wine Bar & Merchant in the Funk Zone of Santa Barbara WHAT: Early this year, Les Marchands’s Chef Weston Richards introduced his personal interpretation of…
Brian McClintic, Jay Fletcher, Jason Heller and Reggie Narito Teach Level I and Level II Sommelier Courses to be held at Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara WHO: Brian McClintic, managing partner of Les Marchands Wine Bar & Merchant, the wine bar and retail store which opened in 2013 to rave reviews in Santa…
Most wine 101ers have crossed their arms over their chests in a virtual poo-pooing of White Zinfandel. Sure, your mom and that one friend that must have something pink and sweet and savored over ice still drinks it, but that doesn’t give it nearly the respect it deserves for propelling the California wine industry forward…
If you only know hot Sake, like it or not, there’s so much more out there in the Japanese world of rice wines. You are cheating your palate if you stopped at the one being offered at your corner sushi bar. I learned this years ago and have since made it a point to peruse…
I left Santa Clarita again for a wine event! I hate to shock you but this job can be somewhat demanding at times, as there are so many worthy charities that food and wine find their way to. I learned about Break the Cycle’s annual Savor the Season event last year at a special reception…
Answers from a Facebook roundup of pals: Roman 1994, working late at night, someone brought 1991 Silver Oak PR, NAPA – drank it from a plastic cup. Hooked instantly and never looked back … Vicki From you! What is the best BP reducing wine? I need some NOW! Rika It was about…
What’s with those crazy wine descriptors? Wine 101ers are often bewildered by a wine that promises to offer “notes of freshly sliced apricots on a warm afternoon” or “deep lingering tannins” that they simply can’t find when they taste the wine. online pharmacy antabuse no prescription pharmacy Or worse yet, it’s all that they…