Back for a 6th time, and better than ever, Guy Lelarge, the staff of Valencia Wine company, dozens of wine representatives from the U.S. and abroad, Chef Daniel Otto and the Oaks Grille staff, gave guests an “all-you-can-taste” shopping spree. That last part, about the shopping spree, refers to guests that were able to get…
Last night while I was on Facebook, I noticed Cameron Smyth was a “Friend on Chat”. I took a wild chance and clicked. We actually chatted for a minute about wine, his re-election and then he suggested I call him. I was surprised, yet again, at Cameron’s affability. I’ve known him for over 15 years,…
Last weekend the Soroptimists of Greater Santa Clarita Valley took the greater – and by far the best – part of our weekend with their third annual “Sip, Stroll and Savor the Sounds…The Wine Affair.” The VIP Reception A VIP reception was held exclusively for sponsors on Friday, October 15th at the home of G….
I gave you a little teaser already of what the start of our night was like at the 3rd Annual TPC/West Ranch Art and Wine Gala. Today I fill in more details of what happened after the appetizers and during the auction. Suffice it to say, if you weren’t at the Oaks Grille on Saturday…
What a treat it has been for me to find an old acquaintance of mine had written what I think is the essential bar book, “The 12 Bottle Bar” with her husband, still lives in my neighborhood, and graciously gave me a copy of my own to devour! Lesley Jacobs Solmonson, who some may remember…
I met Count Audoin de Dampierre at a small tasting that Guy LeLarge held at The Oaks Grille in TPC Valencia a few years back. I was quite taken with the man and the Champagne. I’ve since enjoyed his Champagne, in fact it’s my favorite, at Valencia Wine Company’s annual Holiday Tasting, at Valencia Wine…
For the past seven years that I’ve been writing about wine I would annually run an “All Events” column simply because not everyone, for some strange reason, gets our weekly Dear Wine Friend e-newsletter (email me to sign up: Eve@EveWine101.com) that lists events. I also tend to write these out in a column when there…
Valencia Wine Company’s Annual Holiday Tasting was the wine affair of the season, as promised. Delayed a week by fire and freeway closures there wasn’t a lack of interest or attendance. People needed a holiday now and it served to get them ready for the real ones to come. This 4th installment was a testament…
This is part of my “seducer” article for Valencia Wine Company’s annual holiday tasting that ran two years ago…hope to see you THIS Sunday over some remarkable wines again! Nine years! When I looked back at the nine columns I’ve done on this event, first for the newspaper, and then the West Ranch Beacon and…
11TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY WINE TASTING EVENT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 2-5pm 24300 Town Center Drive, Valencia, CA 91355! From Eve: I don’t think we’ve ever missed this event. The great selection, personal attention, private setting, food and friends = a perfect combination. For me I often use the wine list to not only note what…