Claiborne & Churchill Winery founder, Claiborne Thompson, ponders Riesling’s history and many merits San Luis Obispo, CA – For over 30 years, Claiborne & Churchill Winery in California’s Edna Valley has quietly produced one of the most dependably delicious Dry Rieslings this side of Alsace, France. Always erudite, educational and entertaining, C&C founding winemaker Claiborne…
First Communal Tasting Room on the Urban Wine Trail Showcases Wines from Stellar Wineries – Babcock, The Paring, Fess Parker, Ca’ Del Grevino, Sandhi and Qupe SANTA BARBARA, California – The Santa Barbara Wine Collective, the newest trail-blazer in the celebrated Urban Wine Trail centered in Santa Barbara’s downtown Funk Zone announces new partnerships with…
2015 Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Board of Directors Announced February 4, 2015 (Paso Robles, CA) On Friday, February 6 the Paso Robles Wine Country community comes together to recognize Stephan Asseo of L’Aventure winery for his outstanding contributions toward the success of the Paso Robles wine industry. Stephan will be honored as the 2014…
Independent Poll Names Del Maguey as Top Trending Brand Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal has been ranked No.1 in The World’s 50 Best Bars Brands Report 2015. The Academy widened its net this year to query 100 of the world’s greatest bars. The widely respected and independent Academy comprises 334 bartenders, commentators and industry trainers…
CARMEL VALLEY, CA — Do you love wine? Do you love learning new things? What would you think about learning more about wine? Holman Ranch Tasting Room launches its Inaugural Sip n Chat Series for 2015. Classes are structured to allow each person an opportunity to learn, taste, and enjoy. Holman Ranch will feature a…
I know that I say this every year but the Pinot Days event is something that you do not want to miss. This year, the 6th Annual Pinot Days Southern California wine tasting event was held at the Skirball Center on November 15. This facility is gorgeous, offering a flavor of elegance and character for…
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…
Grass Valley, CA – The premier tasting event for Zinfandel lovers will celebrate its 24th anniversary, January 29-31, 2015 with four festive celebratory events over three days that feature a diverse selection of wines and styles from renowned producers and emerging wineries. The Zinfandel Experience provides opportunities for both new and seasoned wine lovers to…
RUTHERFORD, CA – Rutherford Appellation Wineries, the consumer arm of the Rutherford Dust Society, has announced an exciting new direction for its annual weekend event, shifting from a Passport format to a more intimate, in-depth Rutherford Wine Experience hosted by Rutherford wineries and highlighting the historically award-winning wines of this premier appellation. The new format…
CARMEL VALLEY, CA — The estate wines of Holman Ranch include: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rosé of Pinot Noir. Holman Ranch’s 21 acres of vineyards lie between 950 and 1150 feet in elevation. The root stocks and soils are most important in producing excellent fruit from the vineyards. The surrounding Santa…