In 2005 I took a memorable trip to Napa Valley, not my first or last, with good friends. By the time we got to Joseph Phelps for our reserved tasting and lunch, I was in love with the (wine) world once again. But this time, I decided to take it home with me. Or, to…
HEALDSBURG, Calif. -Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley (WDCV) began their 2016 grape harvest this week, and shared their predictions for the season. Picking began on Saturday, August 13 for Amista Vineyards Sparkling Blanc de Blancs, ten days later than they began harvesting their fruit in 2015. Overall, quality predictions are extremely positive after a year…
L.A. Weekly is excited to announce the return of Brunch at the Races, their now second annual brunch extravaganza! Taking place on Sunday October 9th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Santa Anita Park, this event is sure to be one for the record books! Curated by LA Weekly food writer Garrett Snyder, this…
Now and then I get something in my inbox that isn’t alcohol – but I find a way, if it’s interesting enough, to see what I can do with it. One such e-mail was about the new Sparkling ICE beverages, created from an “Artesian Spring”, that can be found in local supermarkets. Come to find…
One of the most successful, family-owned winemaking companies in Italy, Zonin1821, has unveiled a decidedly different Prosecco line with its ‘Dress Code’ Collection. It strays away from what the family’s seven generations of winemakers have been producing since 1821 – Prosecco made from 100% Glera grapes. Inspired to create a new concept of Prosecco, Zonin1821’s…
I’ve got a two-fer review for you today, as the title above suggests. We begin with information and tasting notes on the Sangrias and will finish up with chocolate: About Decadent Saint Decadent Saint (www.whatwelove.com) produces unique concentrated wine infusions in three flavors: Decadent Saint White Sangria, Decadent Saint Fire or Ice Sangria and Decadent…
America’s only annual Champagne and sparkling wine festival will include more than 60 world-class producers and a host of new events – all set among California’s most breathtaking coastal locales. Tickets are now available. Avila Beach, California – BUBBLYFEST is proud to announce its annual BUBBLYFEST By The Sea will be held October 6-8. Tickets…
The Balletto Family story is a true wine country farming story. Even as they segued from vegetables to grapes, the Ballettos continued to be farmers and were named 2010 Sonoma County Farmers of the Year. And, as you visit their stunning production facility and tasting room, you would never dream that this began as a…
I think I am finally beginning to understand the Scholium Project wines. A little. Maybe. It’s taken me a few years. Perhaps it has to do with how I think and feel about wine. online pharmacy cymbalta no prescription pharmacy You may have noticed that even though I have been contributing to Eve’s Wine 101…
The Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance presented Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and other cool climate varieties at the Wine House in Los Angeles this past week. Guests were told not to “…miss this opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet some new ones and see what is up in the Hills!” And, in my…