Writing about wine tasting sometimes doesn’t always leave a lot of room for other important things, like where we dined and where we laid our heads at night. This article will cover that part – something very important to travelers whether wine is involved or not. For this trip, to the Lompoc Wine Ghetto and…
The film SOMM, the correct spelling and abbreviation for the title sommelier, follows four candidates as they prepare to take the Court of Master Sommelier exams and obtain the title Master Sommelier. There are less than 200 that have the Master Sommelier (MS) distinction worldwide. We follow four men, their other halves, their wine glasses…
I’m pretty sure the very first article I wrote for Eve’s Wine 101 was about attending the Santa Clarita Valley Wine Classic held annually at California Institute of the Arts [Cal Arts]. My wife Karen and I had attended this event previously, but this was the first time I was going with a goal of…
In trying to find local people that are into wine tasting, a few years ago I entered the meet-up website, searched wine and groups that were within 10 miles of Santa Clarita. I found, and joined, two. I have since been to their events (They’ve also supported the non-profit wine events Eve’s Wine 101 has…
Sardinia is home to the ancient mythological hero-god Sardus Pater, and some surprisingly good wines. So good that these local treasures are indicative of Sardinia’s resurgence as an important wine region that is capable of producing fine wines to meet international standards. Today I am joined by long-time friend, and fellow sommelier, Serena Dutto. Knowing…
World of Pinot Noir is excited to announce that a limited number of VIP Weekend Passes, and Single Day Event Passes for the 2014 event being held at Bacara Resort in Goleta, Ca. on Friday, February 28th and Saturday, March 1st are now available. These limited release VIP Passes will be offered on a first-come,…
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…
A few years ago, my favorite Russian pop singer, Zhanna Friske had a hit song entitled, “Somewhere it is Summer.” For those who have never traveled to the north of Russia, Finland, or Scandinavia, these peoples live for and worship the sun. For those of us living in more Mediterranean climates, we simply look for…
July 8, 2013 – Forestville: Acclaimed Sonoma County zinfandel producer Wine Guerrilla has announced the opening of a storefront tasting room on Route 116 in the Russian River Valley. The tasting room is on schedule to open August 1st at 6671 Front St. online pharmacy priligy no prescription pharmacy buy apcalis oral jelly online https://pridedentaloffice.com/wp-content/themes/Divi/includes/new/apcalis-oral-jelly.html…
This is Part 2 of last week’s Rhone Ranger article. One can never taste everything. Of what I sampled, the wines that really stood out for me at this event were: ANDREW MURRAY VINEYARDS LOS OLIVOS, CA www.andrewmurrayvineyards.com One of my early favorites from Santa Barbara County, still going strong. 2011 Syrah, Watch Hill Vineyard…