SommCon® Returns To San Diego Featuring Over 40 Educational Seminars, Certification Opportunities, Tasting Events and More This November 16-19, 2016 San Diego, CA – This fall, SommCon® returns to San Diego bringing together professionals of all levels to discuss, develop and lead the conversation on the business of wine. Held November 16-19, 2016 at the…
Annual celebration of Cabernet Sauvignon and red Bordeaux varietals, Friday, October 14, 2016 September 2016 (Paso Robles, Calif) – On Friday, October 14, the Paso Robles CAB (Cabernet And Bordeaux) Collective (PRCC), pasoroblescab.com, will hold its annual CABs of Distinction Grand Tasting bringing consumers face-to-face with acclaimed producers of over 75 different Cabernet and red…
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…
Thanks to the effort of Paso Robles CAB Collective and its members, Paso Robles’ Bordeaux wines are earning more accolades and fans than ever before. The secret is out: Paso Robles is producing some of the best wine on the planet. Paso Robles, Calif. – The Paso Robles CAB Collective, (pasoroblescab.com), is proud to share…
Sip ‘n’ Safari Most wine lovers don’t know they can pair an African safari with their favorite California varietals at Safari West in Sonoma County. Take a three-hour Winos and Rhinos Private Safari, where guests can see African wildlife in an enormous preserve, picnic on a hilltop with wines, and then enjoy a complimentary tasting…
It has been no secret that I am a fan of Abe Schoener’s Scholium Project wines. I am also a fan of Abe Schoener. Yes, his wines are good, often great, sometimes challenging. In addition, it is his philosophical approach to winemaking and vineyards that really resonates with me. When I got an email from…
Big Sur Health Center announced January 13 – 15, 2017, as the dates of its annual Big Sur Foragers Festival. This year’s partners include Carmel Valley Ranch, the sister property of longtime host Ventana Big Sur. Due to renovations at Ventana Big Sur, the Fungus Face-Off and the Grand Chef dinner will take place at…
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…
The seminar was informative and tasty. The lunch was a lot of fun and tasty as well. But now Karen and I were ready for the main event. Held in Herscher Hall, the size of the room and the layout of the tasting tables made for a very comfortable and enjoyable experience. For a tasting…