Party Pleaser There’s nothing simpler or more crowd-pleasing than mixing up a pitcher of sangria for a party. And most of the prep can be done in advance. With this recipe from Strip House at Westminster Hotel, use your favorite white wine and any variety of fruit you like (or have on hand!). Let it…
On Monday, June 6, Wines of Portugal is hosting a Perfect Portuguese Pairings Duo Chef Luncheon, hosted by Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein and featuring dishes from République’s Chef Walter Manzke and Portuguese Chef Telmo Faria. We will be pairing 3 flights of wines with both an American-rooted dish and Portuguese-inspired dish with Wines of Portugal’s US Ambassador, Eugenio Jardim, speaking on behalf of the wines. Wow, that invite above sure got my attention….
The Alsace-inspired winery to offer vacationers a room with a view and a place at the bar SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Longtime family-owned Edna Valley winery Claiborne & Churchill is thrilled to announce the completion of a beautifully renovated tasting room, along with new, charming wine country guest accommodations. These updates and new offerings…
For several weeks now I have been hearing rumors about our newest wine bar in town: Roman Holiday Wine Lounge (RH). I myself was guilty of repeating the original quip, “bath house or wine bar”? So, armed with pen and pad, and the nerve to request an interview, I met with Jen Baker, their manager/sommelier,…
A Collaborative Menu by Renowned Sicilian Chefs Peppe Barone and Antonio Colombo Reflect Sicily’s Culinary Heritage and Contemporary Styling Piero Selvaggio and Executive Chef Tommaso Tarantino of VALENTINO, and their special guests Executive Chef Peppe Barone (Fattoria delle Torri and Ristorante Cenobio) and Executive Chef Antonio Colombo ( Locanda Gulfi), located in Sicily. In tribute to the Columbus Day holiday, Piero Selvaggio hosts celebrated Chef Peppe Barone of Fattoria delle Torri in Modica, Piero’s humble birthplace in…
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…
Ingredients Skin less chicken breasts: 4 All-purpose flour: ½ cup Pepper and salt 5 tablespoons Olive Oil 4 tablespoons Butter 2 Garlic Cloves which are minced 2 tablespoons Capers, rinsed and drained Dry white wine: ½ cup 1 cup Chicken broth 4 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley Cooked pasta Directions 1.With…
The latest episode of WINERAM Productions WINERAM Australia series, in which the filmmakers successfully completed the worlds first documented shark cage wine tasting, is now available on Hulu and Hulu Plus. To view the episode online, please visit http://www.hulu.com/wineram. (Additional photos here) WINERAM Australia is a documentary series that targets the Generation Y Demographic in…
Clos Solene I was now ready for my final tasting at Paso Underground: the wines of Clos Solene http://www.clossolene.com/. Winemaker Guillaume Fabre came from France to Paso Robles. While building Clos Solene, which he has named after his wife, he worked as assistant winemaker at L’Aventure. He has recently left L’Aventure and is devoting himself…
For our latest trip to Paso Robles, my wife Karen told me that we really need to go to some new places. She opined that my readers were probably getting tired of reading about the same wineries over and over. Admittedly, I am a creature of habit, but I suspect her admonition was inspired as…