We like the new Pulchella Winery event, “Day with a Winemaker”, as it’s not your average blending party. Besides the winemaker lesson, food and wine sampling – each attendee takes home a MAGNUM of wine. Imagine opening YOUR TWO BOTTLE-SIZED wine at a dinner party, and telling your guests that you made the wine they…
Traveling throughout Italy is a journey that brings the past to life. This ancient land is rich with palaces, castles, monuments, and ruins that date back to antiquity.buy zoloft online https://www.phamatech.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/png/zoloft.html no prescription I guess that is one of the reasons I love this country so much, and dedicated most of my wine studies to…
I know, I know. It was just a few weeks ago that I was saying that, in spite of my fondness for other varietals, my go-to grape is still, ultimately, Zinfandel. Well, somehow I am going to have to reconcile that with the results of what was possibly the finest group of wines that I…
In this, the eighth annual LA WineFest to hit the historical Raleigh Studios the first weekend in June, my husband had this comment, “Joel’s doing a great job of introducing wine to the hipsters.” The “Joel” is Dr. Joel Fisher, the founder of the event, and he continues to find new wines and spirits every…
As you already know, a cult rosè craze has been going on for the past 5 years over sophisticated European style rosè. Cypher Winery and more than 20 of the top rosè producers in Paso Robles would like to personally invite you to a grand tasting of the best European style rosè in our AVA….
The Rhone Rangers ride into Los Angeles on Sunday, June 23, 2013 with more than 50 wineries pouring their American-grown Rhone wines. Events include a seminar, lunch with the winemakers and a walk-around tasting reception. ANCO Fine Cheese will be providing samples of their imported cheese. The Heirloom LA food truck, famous for their lasagna…
Vino California (www.vino-california.com) is a week-long wine and food celebration of native Italian wine. Sponsored by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West Inc, Blue Lifestyle, and The Tasting Panel magazine, this year the festivities started on May 13th and continued for five days with a series of tastings, seminars, and wine dinners. I had the…
Even though my actual career is writing about wine and spirits and consulting for wine based businesses and events, it seems that I’ve been organizing and hosting a lot more charity wine events than usual.And there is always one winery that has supported all of the non-profit events when asked by me, or by others:…
Picture this scenario: You are in a college classroom, for the first time or later in life as a returning student. Now a step further, at your seating place sit six wine glasses each holding approximately an ounce of Petite Sirah. Yes, that inky, almost black, rich red wine that can turn your teeth purple…