Wine Enthusiast Moderator & Panelists Announced By The 5th Annual Chardonnay Symposium

The 5th Annual Chardonnay Symposium (TCS) hosted by Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa in Pismo Beach, from May 16-18, 2014, today announced their newly appointed panelmoderator as Matt Kettmann, contributing editor for Wine Enthusiast, and 2014 TCS Seminar Discussion Panel of notable industry experts to include Brian Talley of Talley Vineyards, Larry Brooks of Tolosa Winery,…

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MEET ME: Paso Robles CAB Collective Gains Notoriety for Cabernet and Red Bordeaux Varietals

CABs of Distinction Expands to Five-day Event   The Paso Robles CAB (Cabernet and Bordeaux) Collective (PRCC) announced details for its second annual CABs of Distinction events, April 22 – 26, 2014.   After the success of the inaugural CABs of Distinction event (launched last year to celebrate and promote Cabernet Sauvignon and red Bordeaux…

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Opolo Wine Pairing Dinner: Lobster, Duck, Steak, and Oh My, Chocolate Filled Beignets! Not to mention ’12 Albarino, ’11 Grand Rouge, ’11 Petite Sirah and ’12 Mountain Zinfandel! Meet me there!

The Salt Creekers are pretty excited about their upcoming Paso Robles wine dinner on February 27.  They tasted through an extensive line-up of wines from Opolo Vineyards last Monday and Chef Munoz then came up with a very inspired menu.  I’d have to say there is something for everyone here: Foodies and Wine peeps alike. …

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Forks. Corks. Action! 2014 Series Kicks Off at Hyatt Carmel Highlands

Winemakers Dinner with Steve McIntyre, The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG),2013 Grower of the Year Forks. Corks. Action! 2014 Includes Wine Maker Series, Meet the Farmer Lunch Series, A Taste Of… and Hello Sunshine Thursdays CARMEL, CA — An experience for all the senses, Hyatt Carmel Highlands Pacific’s Edge Restaurant pairs unmatched views of…

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PIERO SELVAGGIO PRESENTS “THE NEXT 40” WITH A STELLAR BIANCO PREGIATO TASTING MENU AND THE WINES OF BENI DI BATASIOLO

The Anniversary Dinner by Chef Chessa Features First Grade White Truffles, Piemonte Wines and a Custom Designed Sicilian Thalass Plate to Commemorate 41 Years of Italian Culinary History  WHO:             Piero Selvaggio and VALENTINO Executive Chef Nico Chessa  WHAT:           In celebration of the 41st Anniversary of Valentino, and in anticipation of The Next 40 Years, Owner Piero Selvaggio presents a spectacular Bianco Pregiato white truffle tasting menu with personally…

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The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa Announces Dates and Lineup for Highly Anticipated Berkeley Wine Festival, March 1-May 29

The Fifth Annual Berkeley Wine Festival Features Dinner Series with Frog’s Leap Winery, Kenwood Vineyards, Chimney Vineyards and a Grand Opening Reception With Over 45 Wines   Now in its fifth year, the acclaimed Berkeley Wine Festival held at The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, will kick off with a Grand Opening Reception on Saturday, March 1 from 4-8 p.m., where…

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