South Bay Beer & Wine Festival

May 11, 2017 by evebushman Leave a Comment

May 21^st 2017 at Ernie Howlett Park in Rolling Hills Estates

1 PM to 5 PM

VIP – 12 NOON to 5 PM

The South Bay Beer & Wine Festival invites you to enjoy the wares of approximately 70 Craft Beer, Wine & Restaurant exhibitors this May. The best of Southern California’s regional breweries, wineries and restaurants are featured, yet the Festival in its fourth year is a mecca for craft brewers from throughout the west. Tasting of all beer, wine and food is unlimited, and each festival attendee receives a great souvenir glass to take home.

The VIP upgrade adds tastings of assorted spirits, preferred parking, and entry to the Festival one hour before general admission. We applaud the generosity of all our exhibitors who energetically participate each year to raise money for our charitable beneficiaries. Treat your palate and have a blast with your friends this Spring on the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula.

All proceeds fund the community outreach programs of Rotary Clubs within the South Bay and Harbor cities of Los Angeles. It’s a Springtime event that can’t be missed.

Tickets Prices

Tickets for the South Bay Beer & Wine Festival includes unlimited tasting of craft beers, fine wines, delicious food, live music, and silent auction.

General Admission $75.00 online; Day of the event, if any are still available, $75.00 at the gate.
Your Ticket includes:

Festival Access from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Souvenir Tasting Glass
Unlimited Tastings of Craft Beer, Fine Wines, and Foods from ~70 Great Exhibitors
Live Music
Art Exhibition
Free Parking

Unlike many festivals, your ticket price provides an “all-inclusive” experience. No hidden costs (like food trucks or parking). It’s a great value!

VIP Upgrade $30; Limited; advanced online purchase only. Day of the event: Not available.

Access to VIP Tent with seating and shade for relaxing
Premium distilled spirits tastings
Preferred parking next to event field
Early entry to event. Access at 12 noon — 1 hour before General Admission
To be used with a General Admission ticket

Fine Print: You must be at least 21 years old to enter the Festival. No smoking in the Festival. And, please, no pets.

Vintage Eve Circa May 2013: “It’s Just Wine” Said the Client to the Consultant

May 2, 2017 by evebushman Leave a Comment

When my associate/partner/friend Michael Perlis successfully got me to agree to take on consulting clients (yes it took awhile) my only concern was that I didn’t want to do any less wine writing. So, instead, after every pitch we made was accepted, I gave up some of my non-wine writing gigs.

I knew that I had to give up something I didn’t need to do in order to do something that would be more profitable. Now the challenge would be, could we get our own clients to see things this way too?

It was obvious to us that anyone who wanted to hire a consultant needed some help. A client would tell us what they want accomplish, we would do a study of their business, and then come back with our proposal.

Some clients said yes to everything; they were not on the edge of losing their businesses, and we were only there to market a well-conceived plan. This has been the case with the wine fests we have assisted in marketing.

However, other businesses, such as wineries and restaurants, called us in for help that required them to give up something to do something new. Much like I did.

And we could also see that those companies, like a marriage on the verge of a break-up, waited a long time before calling in a counselor. And their immediate reaction to our proposals, well, they were like a knee jerk kick to our stomachs.

Our proposals (which is a timeline of changes we wanted to make before bringing in new customers) are made to help insure that a new customer would return. These clients had a habit of just checking off the items at the end of the proposal.

This is a very shortsighted way of “Give me the reward now and it’s enough.” And, if I can go back to the marriage counselor scenario: One visit with a counselor is going to straighten out years of a miss-managed marriage?

We think not. There is a difference in marketing and consulting; and the consulting has to come before the marketing. If that’s not what you are looking for, you are not looking for us.

If your model isn’t working – listen to what we are trying to do to change it. Whether it’s training a restaurant staff on wine service or changing a hard-sell approach in a winery, this is why you hire us to consult, then market.

Which brings me to the title of this column. One client, exasperated with me as I quoted negative Yelp reviews, wine pricing, management techniques and basic branding said, “It’s just wine.”

That three-word sentence really got me thinking.

If your business is wine know this: There are reasons, beyond common business logic, why people drink wine. We can’t even go total screw cap because of the “romance” of popping a cork. Wine drinkers are not like beer drinkers; give us a nice crystal glass to taste from. Don’t hold my bottle of wine between your thighs as you retrieve the cork. Don’t open my bottle of wine behind the counter. Don’t serve yourself a sample of my wine unless I offer it to you.

And from there I’d add more: Don’t pitch me anything if I didn’t ask for it. If I said yes to a taste, that’s a taste. Wait for me to ask for more. No one wants to dine in a restaurant or taste at a wine bar where the staff has an agenda. If I wanted to buy a timeshare I wouldn’t sit in for the 90-minute or more sales pitch, I’d just buy it.

Play nice, don’t bad mouth other wineries or restaurants. Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties have done a lot to market their wine trails. Each winery is vested in return business and having each winery look good. And wine people like to “shop” at more than one winery when out for a day of tasting – these trails get that, and so should you if you want to see growth.

Michael, when I told him about this conversation said, “Our new slogan is IAATW. It’s All About The Wine.”

We aren’t selling cars. We are selling wine. Take a lesson from Clos Pepe winemaker Wes Hagen, “The perfect meal is 33 percent wine, 33 percent food and 33 percent company. I’d rather drink shitty wine with this group than the best wine in the world with a bunch of d—-.”

Yes, I could go on, but you’d have to pay us. And we don’t work with d—- either.

Yountville Chamber of Commerce Announces Taste of Yountville

March 2, 2017 by evebushman Leave a Comment

Yountville, Calif. – New for 2017, Yountville Chamber of Commerce has retained the creatives behind the wildly successful Yountville Live (and Live in the Vineyard) to produce its highly anticipated annual wine and food festival – Taste of Yountville. This annual walkabout tasting festival features renowned food and wines that make Yountville a world-class destination for all things refined and gastronomic in pleasure.

Taste of Yountville, March 17-18, has now commingled with the Yountville Live weekend happening March 16-19. The coalescence of these events will provide attendees with several ticket options to experience a music, food and wine sensory experience over four jam-packed days.

Yountville Live Schedule, March 16-19:
Here is a look at what will be happening throughout the weekend (schedule subject to change):

Thursday, March 16:

VIP Welcome Reception, 3-5 p.m. at Brix Restaurant
A beautiful, Yountville welcome in the Brix Restaurant gardens, featuring French inspired California cuisine, 10 Yountville appellation wineries, and an intimate performance by multi-Platinum and GRAMMY Award nominated singer-songwriter Five For Fighting.

Welcome Gala, 6-9 p.m.
A four-course wine dinner prepared by world renowned chefs and winemakers featuring Graham Elliot and Thomas Keller Group’s – Team USA.

Thursday Night Concert, 9-10 p.m.
An exclusive, up-close-and-personal performance by internationally acclaimed Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela.

Late Night VIP Events, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Late night bites, artisan cocktails, beers and wines located at Ottimo! In the heart of Yountville.

Friday, March 17:

Friday Taste of Yountville, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ticketholders will enjoy customized programs and activations from event partners at the V Market Pavilion, some of Yountville and Napa Valley’s most revered wineries at the Taste of Yountville Pavilion, an exclusive beer garden and live chef demonstrations at the Culinary Pavilion, and live musical performances at the North Yountville Pavilion (NOYO), making this the must see center of attention during Yountville Live. A grand crew tasting room featuring cult and highest end wine.

Master Classes, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Exclusive epicurean experiences hosted by world-renowned chefs, winemakers and artisans, offering insight into the creative genesis that makes them the masters of their craft.

Music, Food & Wine Dinner, 8-11 p.m.
Intimate food & wine dinners featuring local chefs, winemakers, and private performances by up-and-coming artists.

Late Night VIP Events, 11 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Late night bites, artisan cocktails, beers and wines located at Hurley’s featuring The Rua

Saturday, March 18:

Saturday Taste of Yountville, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ticketholders will enjoy customized programs and activations from event partners at the V Market Pavilion, some of Napa Valley’s most revered wineries at the Wine Pavilion, an exclusive beer garden and live chef demonstrations at the Culinary Pavilion, and live musical performances at the North Yountville Pavilion, making this the must see center of attention during Yountville Live.

Master Classes, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Exclusive epicurean experiences hosted by local chefs, winemakers, and artisans offering insight into the creative genesis that makes them the masters of their craft.

Music, Food & Wine Dinners, 8-11 p.m.
Intimate food & wine dinners featuring renowned chefs, winemakers, and private performances by up-and-coming artists.

Late Night VIP Events, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Late night bites and craft cocktail competition located at Bottega Restaurant featuring a special performance with Spencer Ludwig and DJ set by Mayer Hawthorne

Sunday, March 19:

Bubble Brunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wind down the weekend with a southern inspired, open-fire brunch featuring chef Morgan Robinson from SMOKE, a sparkling wine and mimosa bar and an intimate performance by American folk, soul, pop music duo JOHNNYSWIM.

Tickets for all Yountville Live Events can be purchased at https://yountvillelive.com/tickets.

Tickets for Taste of Yountville at Yountville Live:
Single day or weekend long admission tickets are available for the Taste of Yountville attraction at Yountville Live. Tickets range from $125 per person for a single day admission or $225 per person for both Friday and Saturday. Tickets include one tasting with each vendor and unlimited access to all four event tasting pavilions: V Market Pavilion – food, wine and more, Wine Pavilion – wine tastings, Culinary Pavilion – cooking demos, tastings and a beer garden, and the North Yountville Pavilion – live music, food and wine.

ABOUT YOUNTVILLE LIVE

The third annual Yountville Live, the ultimate, luxury getaway event, featuring exquisite cuisines from world-class restaurants and Award-winning rock star chefs, exclusive intimate performances from some of today’s hottest recording artists and a unique variety of some of Napa Valley’s most celebrated wineries and finest beers and spirits available, is set to take place in Yountville, California from March 16th to the 19th. Tickets are on sale now for the four day event in the culinary capital of Napa Valley that will feature performances by multi-Platinum selling Five for Fighting, internationally acclaimed Mexican acoustic rock guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela, duo JOHNNYSWIM, well-known singer-songwriter Emerson Hart, up and coming trumpet sensation Spencer Ludwig, a DJ set by the talented Mayer Hawthorne, rising sibling trios JOSEPH and The Rua, singer-songwriters LOLO, Jillette Johnson, Brendan James, Jon McLaughlin, Zach Heckendorf, Paul Loren, Keaton Simons and more.

World renowned and celebrated chefs set to take part in Yountville Live are Graham Elliot, Gale Gand, Victor Scargle, Thomas Keller Group – Team USA, Michael Chiarello, Art Cohtino, Bob Hurley, Carey Delbridge, Nate Lindsay, Chris Cosentino, Chris Kollar, Chris Patrick, Claudia Sansone, David Roberts, Dean James Max, Ernesto Martinez and more. There will be pourings by some of the most revered vintners including Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, and Julien Fayard and high end wineries including Jessup Cellars, Trinchero, Robert Mondavi Winery, Franciscan Estate Winery, Campana Ranch Winery, Azur, Miner Family Winery, Nickel & Nickel Winery, Silver Trident Winery, Priest Ranch Winery and more. Yountville marries a breath-taking setting and small-town ambiance with a sophisticated Wine Country lifestyle.

Yountville Live is the next generation of food and wine events with a vast array of events for attendees to choose between from Master Classes that are a true epicurean experience hosted by world-renowned chefs, winemakers and artisans, offering insight into the creative genesis that makes them the masters of their craft to intimate dinners, performances and of course the “Taste of Yountville” experience. Yountville Live has something for everyone that will not only compliment and highlight all the best that Yountville and the Napa Valley have to offer in the culinary and winemaking world with truly incredible music infused, but also the best across the country has to offer in all three. This four day event is an up close and personal experience while being on a larger scale.

For further information about Yountville Live, journalists are asked to contact Denise Carberry, dcarberry(at)pfamedia(dot)net, or visit the event website at yountvillelive.com. Follow the event on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

ABOUT LIVE IN THE VINEYARD

Live in the Vineyard is a private music-food-wine festival that marries peoples’ access to recording artists, top tier wine makers, and world- renowned chefs amongst the lush scenery of the legendary Napa Valley. Tickets for LITV, taking place again in November 2017, are only available through special radio station promotions featured on http://www.liveinthevineyard.com that include Sirius/XM The Pulse, On-Air with Ryan Seacrest, On with Mario Lopez, and Premium Choice Hot AC. Tickets are also available through exclusive sweepstakes and offerings from LITV’s partnerships with Aloft Hotels, National Car Rental Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sutter Home, Southwest Airlines, Stella Artois, UPS, Sacramento International Airport and a few others. Live In The Vineyard assures that attendees have total immersion in music, wine and food. LITV was created by Bobbii Jacobs and Claire Parr, who together share over 40 years of experience in the music industry, and has since grown into a well-known and sought-after ticket. Jacobs and Parr are the producers of Yountville Live.

ABOUT YOUNTVILLE, TASTE LIFE HERE

Considered the culinary heart of Napa Valley, Yountville is the ultimate luxury get-away. With its world-class restaurants and accommodations, and many of the Valley’s most celebrated wineries, Yountville marries a breath-taking setting and small-town ambiance with a sophisticated Wine Country lifestyle.

The small town of Yountville was the site of Napa Valley’s first planted grapevines. The walkable village amid the vines with gorgeous mountain views offers luxe lodging from cozy to indulgent, the only hot air ballooning launch in Napa Valley, five sites on the National Register of Historic Places, unique shopping, golf, art galleries and performing arts, plus a constellation of Michelin stars and renowned restaurants. An ideal base for wine lovers, Yountville’s microclimate pedigree has its own American Viticultural Area (AVA) and offers unparalleled wineries and producers.

For further information about Yountville, visit http://www.yountville.com.

Toast of the Coast Wine Fest Accepting Entries

December 19, 2016 by evebushman 1 Comment

DEL MAR, Ca. – The Toast of the Coast is now accepting entries for the 2017 wine competition which will take place February 18-19, 2017. Hosted by the San Diego County Fair, The Toast of the Coast evaluates wines produced throughout the United States and Mexico.

What makes The Toast of the Coast unique in the world of wine competitions is the ability for wineries to actually sell product that will be poured during the wine festival, noted Director Rich Cook. The Toast of the Coast Wine Festival will be held Saturday, June 10 during the Fair and attracts more than 1,200 wine enthusiasts.

This year, in partnership with Albertsons|Vons, participating brands carried in Southern California will be featured in-store, creating excellent exposure opportunities to the San Diego wine consumer. Combined with the marketing exposure of The Toast of the Coast Wine Festival, this is the single best competition for wineries trying to increase sales in the San Diego market.

Wineries can register at thetoastofthecoast.com and receive the early bird price of $55 per entry from now until January 6, 2017, after which entry fees will increase to $80 each. Deadline to enter is January 27, 2017. Wines will be evaluated by an expert panel of judges featuring wine writers, buyers and sommeliers.

The San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertsons|Vons, is the largest fair in California with attendance of more than 1.6 million. Last year, more than 70 top wines were poured at the one-day ticketed tasting event during the 26 day run of the Fair.

About The Toast of the Coast

The Toast of the Coast wine competition and festival is produced by the 22nd District Agricultural Association in conjunction with the San Diego County Fair. 2017 marks the sixth year of The Toast of the Coast. The competition is open to bonded wineries throughout the United States and Mexico. The festival is open to the public and features award-winning wines and is held during the annual San Diego County Fair, presented by Albertsons|Vons. The San Diego County Fair is the largest county fair in the United States, drawing more than 1.6 million visitors annually. For more information, visitwww.thetoastofthecoast.com.

Paso Robles BlendFest Set for January

December 15, 2016 by evebushman Leave a Comment

BLENDFEST ON THE COAST SHOWCASES PASO ROBLES WINES IN CAMBRIA AND SAN SIMEON
Event Weekend Features Multiple Opportunities to Experience the Wines of Paso Robles, Tickets Now On Sale

Paso Robles, CA – The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA), in conjunction with Visit Cambria, Visit San Simeon, and the California Highway 1 Discovery Route announce the return of BlendFest on the Coast. Over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, the Third Annual BlendFest on the Coast will showcase the wines of 32 Paso Robles wineries at a new location, The Cambria Pines Lodge. This limited audience event has been in high demand the previous two years, so wine enthusiasts are encouraged to book their accommodations and tickets early to avoid missing out. Ticket information can be found here – www.pasowine.com/events/blend-fest-tickets.php.

On Saturday, January 14, BlendFest features two sessions, including an Afternoon Tasting (1 – 3 p.m.) and a Sunset Tasting (4:30 – 6:30 p.m.). The afternoon tasting, at $45, will include tasting from 32 different wineries pouring more than 90 wines and accompanied by cheeses that pair well with wine. The Sunset Tasting, at $65, features the same wineries sharing their best blended wines along with savory bites from The Pairing Knife. A complete list of ticket levels are detailed on – www.pasowine.com/events/blend-fest-tickets.php.

Attendees staying at San Simeon and Cambria hotel properties will receive a VIP entry. Each guest can access the tasting 30 minutes early by presenting their room key at the time of entry. More than 40 properties are available for guests to book reservations directly. Participating hotels can be found here – www.pasowine.com/events/blend-fest-lodging.php. With the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend, people are encouraged to book early to guarantee their VIP status.

The BlendFest weekend kicks off on Friday, January 13 with an intimate winemaker dinner at Robin’s in Cambria. This specially paired dinner will feature wines from multiple wineries along with Robin’s signature world cuisine. The long weekend will also highlight a memorable BlendFest brunch menu, paired with Paso Robles wines. There are no tickets for brunch, but reservations are encouraged. More detail and links are coming soon to www.pasowine.com

BlendFest on the Coast concludes Sunday, January 15, with two live blending sessions. Wine enthusiasts can participate in two different, concurrently running sessions. Winemakers from the Paso Robles CAB Collective will blend Bordeaux varieties in one session, and winemakers with the Paso Robles Rhône Rangers will blend Rhône varieties in the other session. Seminars take place at the Cavalier Oceanfront Resort at 10 a.m. Seating is limited, tickets are $40 per person and includes a barbecue lunch immediately following the seminars. Tickets for both events can be purchased at www.pasowine.com/events/blend-fest-tickets.php. The Cavalier Oceanfront Resort will also play host to an artist guided painting session, as part of Cambria’s Stewardship Travel Program. The subject is the Piedras Blancas Light Station and a docent will be in attendance to provide education on this iconic landmark to our majestic coast. More information is coming soon to www.pasowine.com.

ABOUT PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY ALLIANCE
The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance represents wineries, growers and businesses in Paso Robles Wine Country. Centrally located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, along California’s Central Coast, Paso Robles Wine Country is California’s third largest wine region. It encompasses more than 41,000 vineyard acres and 200 wineries. For more information, visit www.pasowine.com. Social – @PasoRoblesWine, #PasoWine, #PasoBlendFest

Vintage Eve March 2012: Santa Clarita Wine Fest – Part Deux!

September 27, 2016 by evebushman Leave a Comment

It was a picture perfect day for wine tasting. The pesky wind was held at bay and white wine stayed chilled under the expansive tents while guests collected at tables serving wine, spirits, beer and lots of goodies to pair them with.

Also cool this year was that the event was held at the Bridgeport Marketplace. Guests had the food trucks by day, and by night, so many great restaurants to have dinner in (and sober up!) before driving home: Sabor Cocina Mexicana, Marston’s, SAKE Bistro and Sushi, and Frankie’s NY Italian being some of my favorites.

Faves

The Michael Hoefflin Foundation table had an impromptu raffle set up that few were aware of. For a $10 donation you went home with a $10 bottle of wine…or up to a $100 bottle of wine. Even I bought a ticket. I hope they did well.

The P and the K in P & K Chocolates were charming: Pam Dirickson and Kim Larsen. Serving several different cake bites they were certainly a hit. Reminded me to make the short trip to their Canyon Country store and get a box.

My other personal favorites included Wedell Cellars three Pinot Noirs and one Syrah, B & P Winery’s 08 Merlot, Robert Reyes Chardonnay and White Port, ValBeMar Specialty Coffee, Inception Wines 10 Viognier and Pinot Noirs, Sips Sparkling Cocktails’ Cucumber Mojito, Ventura Limoncello by the shot and in a cocktail, the fun people in the Valencia Cigar Lounge, Rocky Fino, aka “Will Cook for Sex”, The Wine Rack, and the entire lineups from Boutique Sake, JVS Imports for Scotch, Bourbon and Rye, Pacific Edge for Anejo, Tequila and Reposado.

Jenny Ketchepaw on the wine Sexual Chocolate: “I liked the wine, I liked that it’s from San Luis Obispo, I liked the vibe, I liked that it’s young and fresh – great with a chocolate-covered strawberry!”

Kathleen Carson Marquart: “Inception – the purple labeled Pinot.”

Matthew Rungaitis and Christine Andrews: “B & P had the best wines!”

Danielle Whitener: “The Cielo Purple Haze…smoky, and so good!”

Dan and Joanie Warner: “The tequila was great! Our fav wine was Inceptions Viognier…we really liked the limoncello too. Dan did try the scotch.”

Meredith Kent McGowan: “I was impressed with the Malibu hills winery, Cielo!”

Kevin Friend: “Loved the Tempranillo from Witch Creek, also the Roxo Bordeaux blend ‘port’.”

Jacob Stark: “The Firestone Walker Brewery was great.”

Denise Lowe, Fest Sommelier: “It was a crazy day! Everyone was happy, challenges were well-handled and a lotta money was raised for the Michael Hoefflin Foundation. My team worked their butts off and made me look good.”

Seen

Bob Kellar, David Gauny, Chris Shoemaker, Judy Penman, Meredith Kent McGowan, Cheryl Gray, Tim and Jenny Ketchepaw, Danielle Whitener, David Barlavi Lxix, Jacob and Ann Stark, Dave and Patty Williams, Adam Rubenstein, Brandon Drake, Eric Bermudez, Carla Palacios, David Locken, John Dickey and Denise Lowe, Xochitl Maiman, Shawn Burgert, Dan and Joanie Warner, Joe Wehinger, Kai Ellis, Kimberly Rockwell Clark, Kim Larsen and Pam Dirickson, Mark Newman, Barrie Lynn, Shawn Halahmy, Tanya Dickson, Kym Cappi, Patrice Rifkind, Bob Jones and Susie Majesky, Kai Ellis, Julie Edwards-Sanchez, Darrin and Cathy Craig, Dr. Andrew Friend and Jessica Javier, Kathleen Carson Marquart, Matthew Rungaitis and Christine Andrews, Dave Dow and Lisa Hawkins Blowers, Sharon Lindquist, Laurie Rein, Kathy Lockhart, Rob Barnett, Carol Maglione, Mary Bradway, Jim Walker, Shannon Bohte, Yoshi Murakami, Chris Uhde, Qiana Tarlow and Karen Dhillion.

Beverage List

Accolade Brands
Casa Dumetz, Malibu
Cielo Winery, Malibu
Dalton Winery, Israel

Firestone Walker Brewery, Paso Robles
Grizzly Republic, Paso Robles
Grande Cortage, France
Inception Wines, Santa Barbara
JVS Imports, Scotland
Chieftains Aberfeldy 1998 13yr un-chillfiltered
Isle of Skye 12yr
Hart Brothers Tobermory 13yr
Isle of Arran 14yr un-chillfiltered
Isle of Arran Amarone Cask Finish
Caol Ila 1997 St. Etienne Rum Finish 14yr un-chillfiltered
Chieftains Mortlach Cask Strength 1995 16yr 54.2% alc
Benrinnes 1984 26 yr Cask Strength 58.1% alc
Los Angeles International Wine and Spirits Competition
LAWineFest, Los Angeles
Marston’s Restaurant, Santa Clarita
Patel Winery, Napa
Regency Wines, France
Chateau Galiniere cuvee Cengle Cotes de Provence (Rose), France
Chateau d]Eau Pinot Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Languedoc, France
Moillard Cotes du Rhone Red, Les Vilettes, France
Reyes Winery, Agua Dulce
White Port
Riboli Family Wine Estates
San Simeon Winery, Paso Robles
Maddalena Winery, Central Coast
Bodega del Fin del Mundo, Argentina
Alberft Bichot Wines,Burgundy, France
Pasqua Wines, Italy
Sips Sparkling Cocktails, US
Roxo Port Cellars, Paso Robles
Port
San Antonio Winery
SLO Down Wines, Napa
Stanger Vineyards, Paso Robles

Ventura Limoncello Company, Ventura
Vin Village
Carpathian Wines
Vino Kupjen, Slovenia
Bock Prince, Hungary
Ricardus Corculom Winery, Napa
Witch Creek, San Diego
Wedell Cellars, Arroyo Grande

Lifestyle

BevWizard
Cambozola
The Chocolate Traveler
Culinary Brand Management
Diamond Studios
Essence of Jeunesse
Exquisite Handbags with Heart
Glitz N’ Glamour
Gourmet Blends
Green Convergence
Massage Envy Spa
Pacific Monarch Resorts, Inc.
Inside Pandora’s Box

PK’s Chocolates
Somerdale
ValBeMar Coffee
Will Cook for Sex
Wine Spectator
Wine Treasures

Programs

Wines of Italy and Spain
Discover the wines of Italy and Spain with international wine consultant and sommelier ‘Million Dollar Palate’ Mark Newman

Artisanal Cheese & Wine Pairing
The Cheese Impresario will be pairing cheeses from the Artisan Cheesemakers of Wisconsin with three of San Antonio Winery’s finest wines. It will fill up. First come gets the limited number of seats. If you want to learn more about cheese before you experience the Santa Clarita WineFest, check out Barrie Lynn’s show, CHEESE RULES .

The Cheese Impresario will be presenting cheeses from the Artisan Cheesemakers from Wisconsin’s Sartori Family along with the impressive wines from Maddalena Wines and Riboli Family Estate.
Scotch Tasting
Learn about the single malt making process including what separates single malts from blends as well as a scotch from other whiskies. You will try 8 different malts from different regions around Scotland. This class will be hosted by Chris Uhde, Scotch Master for the USS Highland Games Costa Mesa and Brand Ambassador for Impex Beverages and Chieftain Single Cask Whiskies. Chris has over 12 years experience in the Spirits industry. Pouring:
Chieftains Aberfeldy 1998 13yr un-chillfiltered
Isle of Skye 12yr
Hart Brothers Tobermory 13yr
Isle of Arran 14yr un-chillfiltered
Isle of Arran Amarone Cask Finish
Caol Ila 1997 St. Etienne Rum Finish 14yr un-chillfiltered
Chieftains Mortlach Cask Strength 1995 16yr 54.2% alc
Benrinnes 1984 26 yr Cask Strength 58.1% alc

Close Up Magic by Steve Silverman
Featured performer at the Magic Castle will be astounding guests at various locations.

Perlis Picks: Urban Exposure 3 – Part One

July 23, 2016 by evebushman Leave a Comment

I’ve been writing about the Garagiste Festivals since they started in 2011, so I won’t bore you with too much of the history here. Summary: Focusing on small wineries, many with no tasting rooms, it started with an annual event in Paso Robles, expanded to Solvang, then to Los Angeles and most recently added an event in Oakland.

On July 9^th, the 3^rd iteration of the Los Angeles event, known as Urban Exposure, took place for the 2^nd consecutive year at The Wiltern. This time, besides the VIP benefit of entering an hour early and tasting the Rare and Reserve wines as well as beating the crowds, there was an added option of attending a barrel seminar before the VIP session started.

Let me get this out of the way…

Standing on the stage of the Wiltern as Karen and I waited for the start of the seminar, I successfully [and thankfully] resisted the urge to pretend I was some rockstar and did not yell out “Helllooooo L.A.!!!”

[I think I used up my quota of rock and roll references in last year’s article, so I’ll try to skip those this time.]

Instead I sat back down with the other attendees as the curtain closed on us and we waited for the seminar to begin. Moderated by Garagiste Festival co-founder Stewart McLennan, the seminar “Understanding Oak Varieties – Tasting the Winemaker’s Spice Rack” was divided into two parts for us to learn and taste along with the experts. The first part was led by Michael Larner of Larner Vineyard, as we tasted three versions of his 2014 Syrah – one from wine aged in neutral barrels [the barrels having been used for several years and no longer impacting the smell and taste of the wine], one that had been aged in French Oak and the last in American oak. Similarly, in the second part of the seminar, led by Rendarrio Vineyards owner Ryan Rendar [who also reps French barrel maker Cadus], the wines were his Cabernet Sauvignon presented unoaked along with samples from barrels of medium grain and tight grain. In both cases, the wine were presented in order to show how the type of oak and the tightness of the grain impart oak characteristics to the finished wine, going from least to most. The winemaker then typically takes wine from barrels of these varying characteristics and blends them to result in the final wine for the consumer. This is a year-by-year process, as not only do barrels vary yearly, but grape harvests do too.

My own personal preference is for minimal oak treatment. I’m definitely all about the fruit and like to be able to taste the variances from year to year. But, understandably, the winemaker is not necessarily out to satisfy my tastes, but the tastes of the consumers of his or her wine, so he uses the whole “spice rack” of what he has available to make the best wine he can. And the big producers do everything they can to make their wine consistent from year to year, minimizing those vintage variations that I enjoy.

But no big producers at this event! As the seminar was wrapping up we could hear the activity on the other side of the curtain, so we hurriedly pushed and shoved….I mean carefully walked to the entrance to the main event.

Per the program, these wineries were pouring:

Alma Fria Vineyards [Sonoma]

Alma Sol Winery [Paso Robles]

Alta Colina Vineyards [Paso Robles]

Archium Cellars [Santa Barbara]

Artisan Uprising [Paso Robles]

Ascension Cellars [Paso Robles]

Bellissimo Cellars [Santa Barbara]

Bodega De Edgar [Paso Robles]

Brian Benson Cellars [Paso Robles]

Brophy Clark Cellars [Santa Barbara]

Caldera Cuvee [Paso Robles]

Caliza Winery [Paso Robles]

The Central Coast Group Project [Santa Barbara]

Chene Wines [Edna Valley]

Cholame Vineyard [Central Coast]

Cloak & Dagger Wines [Paso Robles]

Cordon Wines [Central Coast]

Coruce Vineyards [Antelope Valley]

Deno Wines [Paso Robles]

Dreamcote Wine Co. [Santa Barbara]

El Lugar Wines [California]

Golden Triangle [Paso Robles]

Graef Wine [Northern CA]

Hoi Polloi Wines [Central Coast]

JPIII Wines [Paso Robles]

Kaena Wine Co. [Santa Barbara]

Kaleidos Winery [Paso Robles]

Kimmel Vineyards [Mendocino]

Larner Winery [Santa Barbara]

Leverage Wines [Paso Robles]

Marin’s Vineyard [Monterey]

MCV Wines [Paso Robles]

On Your Left Wine Co. [Paso Robles]

Pagter Brothers Winery [Central Coast]

Per Cazo / Paso Port [Paso Robles]

Powell Mountain Cellars [Paso Robles]

Press Gang Cellars [Santa Barbara]

Pulchella Winery [Paso Robles]

Ranchita Canyon Vineyard [Paso Robles]

Rendarrio Wines [Paso Robles]

Rhythm Wines [California]

Ryan Cochrane Wines [Santa Barbara]

Tao Vineyards [Agoura Hills]

The Farm Winery [Paso Robles]

Theopolis Vineyards [Anderson Valley]

Tierra Y Vino [Santa Barbara]

Tlo Wines [San Luis Obispo]

Trail Marker Wine Co. [California]

Turiya Wines [Central Coast]

TW Fermentation Co. [Paso Robles]

Two Shepherds [Northern California]

Vinemark Cellars [Central Coast]

Vines On The Marycrest [Paso Robles]

Weatherborne [Santa Barbara]

West of Temperance [California]

As you can see, there were a lot of wineries pouring. Many from the central coast but some from farther afield as well. Many were Garagiste Festival regulars along with new participants. With so many wineries pouring multiple wines, I obviously couldn’t taste everything – my apologies to the ones I missed.

Next week, I’ll let you know my favorites.

Michael Perlis has been pursuing his passion for wine for more than 25 years. He has had the good fortune of having numerous mentors to show him the way, as well as a wonderful wife who encourages him and shares his interest. After a couple of decades of learning about wine, attending events, visiting wineries and vineyards, and tasting as much wine as he possibly could, he had the amazing luck to meet Eve Bushman. Now, as Contributing Editor for Eve’s Wine 101, he does his best to bring as much information as possible about wine to Eve’s Wine 101 faithful readers. Michael is also Vice President of Eve Bushman Consulting (fka Eve’s Wine 101 Consulting) http://evebushmanconsulting.com/ and President of MCP Financial. Michael can be contacted at michaelthezinfan@aol.com or michael@evebushmanconsulting.com.

Our Semi-Annual (If We Remember to do it) All Events Column – PART ONE

January 29, 2016 by evebushman Leave a Comment

We try to get wine events that we like listed in our weekly Dear Wine Friend free e-newsletter and/or our SCV Wine Calendar. But every now and then I do the work for you, which means pulling the info from each site and culling it all into one article, especially when there are so many worthwhile events:

Eve’s Wine 101 Event Picks (Part One list events through Feb., Part Two, which will run next week on 2/5, has events from Feb through April)

Wine LA: has continuous Classes and Tastings that include Wine Camp 2/6, Wine Dinner 2/11, Wine, Cheese and Chocolate 2/13, Dry Creek Valley Tour 2/20, James Suckling Wines of Italy Tour 2/25, Brunello vs. Bordeaux 2/28, Stars of Napa Valley 3/2, Wine Camp 3/6, Cult Wines Cab Dinner 3/12, Pinot Noir vs. Burgundy vs. Beaujolais 3/13, Napa Trip 3/18+20, Tapas 3/24, Trip to Sicily and Sardinia 4/2-9…and MORE!

Cambria Art and Wine Festival 1/29-31: Begins Friday Morning with shopping specials, raffle ticket opportunities, wine tasting and demonstrating artists throughout the village. Friday evening an Event Kick-Off Party offering wine and food pairing, entertainment, preview of the Art Show/Silent Auction and special raffle prize packages will be held at the Veterans’ Hall. Saturday offers Wine Tasting at the Veterans’ Hall (west village), The Cambria Center for the Arts (mid village) & the Cambria Historical Museum (east village), over 40 local wineries participating. Saturday Evening offers additional venues with artists, food and wine pairing and continued entertainment. Check the Details Page. Sunday offers an Artist’s Faire with demonstrating artists, wine tasting and a barbecue lunch available. Raffle drawings will be held at the end of the event on Sunday at the Artist’s Faire.

Wally’s UGC Bordeaux 2013 Vintage Tasting 1/29: An opportunity to taste the new 2013 vintage from many of the best producers in Margaux, St Julien, Pauillac, St Estèphe, Listrac, Moulis, Médoc, Haut-Médoc, Graves, Pessac-Léognan, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Sauternes and Barsac.   The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (UGC) is visiting Los Angeles to promote the soon-to-be-released 2013 vintage.  The Union is an affiliation of the best Bordeaux producers from all of the major Bordeaux growing regions. More than 80 châteaux will attend and winemakers and owners will pour over 100 wines from the 2013 vintage. This is the largest Bordeaux tasting in the United States.   Taking place in The Museum of Flying at Santa Monica Airport, guests will be able to take in vintage aircraft and aviation memorabilia while sampling world class wines.   Wally’s Cheese Box, along with Monsieur Madame and The Bison Burger food trucks, will also be on-site.  This event will sell out. Sign up today! All net profit proceeds to benefit Food on Foot.

Garagiste Southern Exposure 2/12-13: We are excited to be bringing many of the best, hard-to-find, high-quality micro-production wineries from all over California to the Santa Ynez Valley for The 4th Annual Garagiste Festival: Southern Exposure. The majority of our wineries do not have tasting rooms, and their wines can be very hard to find on store shelves. We make it easy for you to find a world of new wine discoveries all under one roof. As with all Garagiste events, only the winemakers and/or owners (often the same person) will be pouring the wines. Come meet the artists who are making some of the most exciting and innovative wines in the world. Over 25 wineries and 100 wines to try both days.Each day begins with one of our engaging, educational and unique winemaker panels and tasting seminars. These seminars are only available as part of the VIP All-Day Ticket, which also includes a Wine Country Box Lunch and early access to the Grand Tasting. Seats are limited. This just in: Also, this year we are running a very cool drawing for 2 Sunday VIP tickets and a room on Valentine’s Day night at the newest luxury boutique hotel in Solvang, The Landsby – http://on.fb.me/1ZHwbpa

NEW Valentine’s Day Dinner at Newhall Refinery: Enjoy a 4-course gourmet candlelit meal paired with beer or wine flight at one of our favorite restaurants. Live background music and complimentary valet parking included. 5pm or 8pm seatings. Please email or call for availability, menu options and pricing: sercek.refinery@gmail.com or 661-388-4477.

American Wine Specialist course Feb 20, 21, 27 and 29 (this is the one you can take with me, so let me know if you signed up: Eve@EveWine101.com) The course consists of 24 hours (4 full days) of class time and tasting, with a final written exam (5th day) required to achieve the official AMERICAN WINE SPECIALIST® certification, issued by the North American Sommelier Association and recognized internationally by the Worldwide Sommelier Association (www.worldwidesommelier.com). Designed around the concept of our widely acclaimed ‘Italian Wine Specialist‘ certification, this course focuses on the same holistic teaching methodology, looking at culture, history, terroir, climate, geology, geography, enography, legislation and tasting of 30+ high quality wines representative of wine regions around the USA. A short portion of the course will be dedicated to the exclusive and advanced WSA/NASA technical wine-tasting technique.

The Essentials 2/20: LA Weekly presents The Essentials, our signature food and wine event benefitting Food Forward: A.O.C., Animal, Beverly Soon Tofu, Broken Spanish, Chengdu Taste, Chichen Itza, Coni’ Seafood, Crossroads, Guelaguetza, Guerrilla Tacos, ink., Jitlada Southern Thai, Kiriko Sushi, Kogi BBQ, La Casita Mexicana, Lucques, Mariscos Jalisco, Park’s BBQ, POT, Providence, Republique, Sotto, Spago, Sqirl, Szechuan Impression, Terrine, the hungry cat, Night + Market, Wexler’s Deli, Baroo, Jon & Vinny’s, Le Comptoir, Racion, Luv2eat Thai Bistro, RedBird, RiceBar, Mélisse, Philippe the Original, Bestia, Cassia, Rustic Canyon Wine Bar and Seasonal Kitchen, Guisados, Lukshon, Connie and Ted’s, Maude, Belcampo Meat Co., Little Sister, Dune, Pine & Crane, Union, Aqui es Texcoco, Burritos La Palma, Cacao Mexicatessen, Corazon y Miel, Bludso’s BBQ, Osteria Mozza, Trois Mec, Papilles Bistro, El Huarache Azteca, Button Mash.

Eve Bushman has been reading, writing, taking coursework and tasting wine for over 20 years. She has obtained a Level Two Intermediate Certification from the Wine and Spirits Education Trust, has been the subject of a 60-minute Wine Immersion video, authored “Wine Etiquette for Everyone” and recently served as a judge for the Long Beach Grand Cru. You can email Eve@EveWine101.com to ask a question about wine or spirits that may be answered in a future column. You can also seek her marketing advice via Eve@EveBushmanConsulting.com

BlendFest Tickets Now On Sale

December 21, 2015 by evebushman Leave a Comment

BLENDFEST ON THE COAST FEATURES PASO ROBLES WINES AND THE SCENIC BEAUTY OF THE PACIFIC OCEAN

Limited Attendee Special Event Set for February 20, 2016, Tickets Now On Sale

Paso Robles, CA – The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance (PRWCA), in conjunction with Visit Cambria, Visit San Simeon, and the California Highway 1 Discovery Route announced the return of BlendFest on the Coast. On February 20, 2016 the Second Annual BlendFest on the Coast will showcase the wines of 30 Paso Robles wineries held behind the closed gates of the Hearst property, at a San Simeon warehouse that housed Hearst’s extensive art collections. BlendFest on the Coast also features a partnership with Cambria and San Simeon lodging properties, offering discounted Stay & Save BlendFest on the Coast tickets. In 2015, the inaugural event sold out early, so wine enthusiasts are encouraged to book their accommodations today. Ticket information can be found here – www.pasowine.com/events/blend-fest-tickets.php.

BlendFest features two sessions, including an Afternoon Tasting (1 – 3 p.m.) and a Sunset Tasting (4 – 6:30 p.m.). Without overnight accommodations, tickets are $40 and $60 respectively. A complete list of ticket levels are detailed on www.pasowine.com/events/blend-fest-lodging.php.

San Simeon and Cambria hotel guests will receive discounted admission with their hotel stay at participating lodging properties by booking their stay directly with the hotel. By booking directly, guests are given an access key to unlock the special ticket pricing. Participating hotels can be found here – www.pasowine.com/events/blend-fest-lodging.php.

“The complement, or blend of wine country and the coast makes our region a very unique place and we are delighted to share this throughout the weekend at BlendFest on the Coast,” said Jennifer Porter, Executive Director of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. “The success of the 2015 event led us to expand the opportunities with a Winemaker Dinner on the Friday evening and a Blending Seminar and lunch on Sunday.”

New in 2016, BlendFest on the Coast offers two limited seating events. On Friday, February 19, multiple Paso Robles winemakers will pair their wines with the cuisine of Cambria’s Centrally Grown restaurant. On Sunday, February 21, four Paso Robles winemakers come together at Harmony Cellars for a unique, team environment, Blending Seminar. Complete with a competition for best blend and lunch, this is set to be a memorable experience. Tickets for both events can be purchased at www.pasowine.com/events/blend-fest-tickets.php.

Proceeds from BlendFest on the Coast (Saturday, February 20) go to non-profit organizations, including Friends of Hearst Castle – www.friendsofhearstcastle.org.

ABOUT PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY ALLIANCE

The Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance represents wineries, growers and businesses in Paso Robles Wine Country. Centrally located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, along California’s Central Coast, Paso Robles Wine Country is California’s third largest wine region. It encompasses more than 32,000 vineyard acres and 200 wineries. For more information, visit www.pasowine.com. Social – @PasoRoblesWine, #pasowine

Vintage Beacon Circa Feb. 2011: How Was the First SCV Wine FEST?

November 3, 2015 by evebushman Leave a Comment

For our first effort, out of the chute, outstanding! The SCV Wine Fest is officially now the largest wine event in town.

A small line curled around the outdoor patio, filled with cigar-smoking guests of the event, at the 2pm event start. Many guests arrived early to take advantage of some of the classes also offered: a wine seminar by sommelier Mark Newman, Scotch tasting class with Scotch Master Chris Uhde, Sake tasting class led by Yoshi Murakami and our own Cindy Schwanke from COC’s Culinary Arts department, making and pairing chocolate desserts with wine.

One of the first people I got to see again was Dr. Joel Fisher. Planning for his 6^th annual LA Wine Fest after completing his 1^st SCV Wine Fest Joel said, “I’ve already decided. Same weekend, same hotel, for SCV Wine Fest 2012.”

From there I worked my way through the program (See the entire list and my favorites below) with a handy bottle of water courtesy of Castaic Lake Water Agency. I was pleased to see my own name in a special thanks section, as well as the highly-respected publications I write for as sponsors: The West Ranch Beacon, Elite Magazine and The Magazine of Santa Clarita.

The fest guests had so many choices! Besides tasting wine from Temecula to Napa, they could peruse gifts, sip sake, get a scotch lesson, taste beers, weird wine tastings, sample wine from the Ventura County Wine Trail, enjoy food truck fare or, get a palm reading!

I made my way stealthily through the tented area outside, then I ventured inside. (I had to double back to both places when peeps told me about wines they wanted me to try.) And got to spend as much time as I could with both Yoshi for Sake and Chris for Scotch – thrilled to find that those that didn’t get to attend the classes could still benefit from tastings, and, their expertise.

When it was time for me to go I wanted to record a bit more of my day so I videotaped the indoor crowd and a small group of Pulchella winery admirers outside. (Go to http://www.youtube.com/Evewine101 for those.)

Of the guests I interviewed all were pleased with the event. The one thing that struck me most was not only how well attended the inaugural effort was, but how well it was put together. I think next year this will be the number one Valentines Day Pick!

Who Was Seen

Dr. Joel Fisher, David and Nancy Bossert, Steve and Cathy Martin, Pam Ingram, Laura Garcia, Susan Fujiki, David Barlavi, Will Davison, Lisa Hawkins Blowers, Gary Choppe, Jeff Shapiro, Rich Soto and Jane Bettencourt-Soto, Paul de la Cerda and Andrea Nelson, John Dickey and Denise Lowe, Danise Davis, Yoshi Murakami, Chris Uhde, Gary and Karen Stewart, Lora Simonsgaard, Steve Lemley, Nate Hasper, Shawn Halahmy, Kari Dauer Hewitt, Tony Wire and Tanya Green, Debbie Clark, Laura Bengford, Rob Barnett, Mo, Alex and Linda Hafizi, Ann Schwartz, Kevin Kistler, Mary Bradway, Kym Cappi, Michele Buttelman, Lola Piraino, Yoti Telli, Brandon Drake, Kari Hewitt, Byron Alvarado, Norma Serrano, Debbie Clark, Sharon Lindquist, Chef Cindy Schwanke…

Wineries/Spirits

B&E Vineyards, Paso Robles

B&P Winery, Los Angeles

Briar Rose Winery, Temecula

Cielo Wineyards, Malibu
Pouring VIP event

D’Anbino Vineyards and Cellars, Paso Robles

Darms Lane Vineyard, Napa

Derby Wine Estates, Paso Robles

Dutcher Crossing Winery, Sonoma

Pouring at VIP Event

Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Paso Robles

First Crush Wine Making

Grizzly Republic, Paso Robles

Pouring VIP Event

Karl Strauss Brewing Company, San Diego

Kimmel Vineyards, Mendocino
Pouring VIP Event

Local Wine Events.Com
Pouring VIP Event

Presenting a selection of fine European wines
Los Angeles International Wine and Spirits Competition

Maddalena Vineyard Brands – A San Antonio Winery Company

Eberle Winery, Paso Robles

Gaucho Imports, Argentina

Maddalena Wines, Paso Robles

San Simeon, California

Sierra Madre, Santa Barbara

Sparrow Hawk, Napa

Martian Ranch Vineyard, Santa Barbara

Michael-David Winery, Lodi
Norcal Winery and Distillery, Sonoma,

Cahill

24 Degrees

Melanto Terrace

Pacific Edge Wine and Spirits

Reposado Dos Manos 100% De Agave Blanco

Tres Manos 100% Pure Agave Anejo, Mexico

Tequila Revolution, 100% Blue Agave, 100 proof, Mexico

Anejo Dos Manos

Patel Winery, Napa
Pouring VIP Event
Pulchella Winery, Santa Clarita

Ventura Limoncello, Ventura

Roxo Ports, Paso Robles Vin Village

Pouring VIP Event

Small Batch Whiskies

Roughstock Montana Wheat Whisky

Roughstock Montana Single Malt

Prichard’s Double Barrel Bourbon

Isle of Skye 8yr

Kilchoman Islay Single Malt

Corsair Wry Moon Un-Aged rye Whiskey

Prichard’s Sweet Lucy Bourbon Liqueur

Smart Assist (Japanese Boutique Sake)

   Iikaze Junmai Daiginjo
   Shinriki Junmai Daiginjo
   Bisui Kou Sen Junmai Ginjo
   Shinzui Junmai Daiginjo
   Daichi no Kaze Junmai
   Oigame Junmai
   Tenpouichi Tokubetsu- Junmai
   Momo Unfiltered
Sculpterra Winery, Paso Robles

Pouring VIP event

Shai Cellars, Santa Barbara

Pouring VIP Event

Ventura County Winery Association
Four Brix Winery
Magnavino Cellars
Cantara Cellars
Bella Victorian Vineyard Winery

Silver Stone Winery, Paso Robles

Wine 661, Valencia

Leese-Fitch, Sonoma

Beers from Belgium and Germany

WJ Deutsch
George Duboeuf, Beaujolais, France

Hob Nob, France

Kunde, Sonoma

Ramon Bilbao, Rioja, Spain

Ruta 22, Argentina

Yellow Tail, Australia

Life Style Exhibitors

Wine Spectator

Bwarie Gift Basket Co

Gourmet Blends
Wine Treasures
Pasta More’
Peacock Foundation
Honest Tea
The BevWizard Co

Me-n-Co (Winery toggles for bottles and glasses.)

Artistic Glass Innovations

LA Wine Fest 2011

Serendipity Lights

Bistro Blends

Smokin Aces – cigars

Psychic Intuition

Inside Pandora’s Box

Hot Spot SCV

Robert John Russo Gallery
Soiree

Teri Diamond Studio (Custom laser, etching and sandblasting, local #661-993-7257)

Kara Franklin, Independent Rendi Stylist (Of Heart and Hand-Custom Gifts and Art Pieces.)

Food VendorsStrictly Vegan Jamaican Cuisine
The Grove – Embassy Suites

Sushiya Bar and Grill, Valencia

ICUE – College of the Canyons

Papas Tapas Food Truck

Mandline Grill Mobile Catering

Maria’s Italian Mobile Kitchen

Nana’s Banana Bread