COC Wine Studies Program Overview The curriculum provides a comprehensive approach to the introduction of viticulture, enology and wine styles from around the world. Upon completion of the program, students will have a well developed knowledge of production, wine styles, and service. The Hospitality Wine Service Program is designed to provide students with knowledge and…
San Jose, Calif.–J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines announced that Red Winemaker Steve Peck has been named ‘Winemaker of the Year’ by the San Luis Obispo County wine industry. Peck was nominated for ‘Winemaker of the Year’ by an esteemed group of industry associations that includes the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, the San Luis Obispo…
PETRICHOR We were finally ready for our last winery visit on this trip. I had become fond of the wines of Petrichor when I had tasted them at Rhone Rangers tastings. Sadly, we weren’t attending the Rhone Rangers event in LA this past year, but since owner Margaret Foley and I had discussed the possibility…
(Paso Robles, CA) On Friday, February 5 the Paso Robles Wine Country community comes together to recognize Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyard for his outstanding contributions toward the success of the Paso Robles wine industry. Jason will be honored as the 2015 Paso Robles Wine Industry Person of the Year at the Paso Robles…
HALL, one of the leading Cabernet producers in the world, has announced plans to renew its premiere culinary offering, A Taste of HALL, for 2016. The wildly popular food and wine pairing workshop is designed to engage, inspire and educate guests about seasonal food and wine pairings while channeling ones inner chef. We are thrilled…
After I did a couple of stints as a wine judge, and was further introduced to the amazing array of grape varietals coming from the U.S., I wanted to educate my palate further. I felt confident that I knew some of the wines from California, Washington state, Oregon…but nothing much beyond that. Selfishly I wanted…
Lodi Named Wine Enthusiast’s 2015 “Wine Region of the Year” At Wine Enthusiast’s annual Wine Star Awards in New York City January 2016 Lodi to be named the 2015 “Wine Region of the Year” Lodi, CA – The Lodi Winegrape Commission is excited to announce that Lodi has been named “Wine Region of the Year”…
The Legend of Neil Roberts and The Temptress of Templeton There is a story the old-timers in Paso Robles sometimes tell, when they are on their third or fourth bottle of zinfandel. With a little prodding, you might get to hear the story of how, back in the 1880s, Neil Roberts rescued a young lady…
History-making lineup of keynote speakers and moderators includes alcohol beverage industry’s top influencers New York, NY – The Women of the Vine Alliance (WomenOfTheVine.com), which empowers and equips women worldwide to advance their careers in the alcohol beverage industry, announced today the keynote speakers and moderators for its second annual Women of the Vine Global…
Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley kick off this harvest season with a positive forecast amidst California’s ongoing drought. HEALDSBURG, Calif. – AUGUST 18 – Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley (WDCV) expect the 2015 winegrape harvest to yield exceptional quality fruit in smaller quantities than the last three vintages, which were larger than normal throughout most…