Wine tasting

Tastings: Zonin1821’s ‘Dress Code’ Prosecco – the Grey, the White and the Black and the Current Release Estate Blends from Murrieta’s Well

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One of the most successful, family-owned winemaking companies in Italy, Zonin1821, has unveiled a decidedly different Prosecco line with its ‘Dress Code’ Collection. It strays away from what the family’s seven generations of winemakers have been producing since 1821 – Prosecco made from 100% Glera grapes. Inspired to create a new concept of Prosecco, Zonin1821’s…

Perlis Picks: Larsen’s Wine Event

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Larsen’s Steakhouse in Valencia, one of the few choices we have in town for a high end/fine dining experience, recently held one of its periodic “wine tasting and locker stocking” events for its VIP locker holders. My wife Karen and I had the pleasure to attend, taste some great wines, try some delicious apps and…

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Vintage Beacon Circa 9/2012: The Henry Wine Group Taste the World

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By now you readers are used to these “virtual tastes” from my various tastings. But, in case you are here for your first sip, a media/trade tasting, by definition, allows the wine/spirit maker or winery/spirit representative (rep) the opportunity to “sell” their product by talking about their offerings and pouring a small sample to writers,…

The 2016 International Chardonnay Symposium Announces Medal Winners

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Awards were handed out in four categories and The SOMM Journal named its top sommelier Pismo Beach, CA – The International Chardonnay Symposium, (ICS), TheChardonnaySymposium.com, the world’s foremost gathering of premium Chardonnay producers, sommeliers, trade and enthusiasts, announced the official medal winners of the 2016 International Chardonnay Symposium Wine Competition. The ICS 2016 and The…

Pairing Wines of Portugal

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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….

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Perlis Picks: Henry Wine Group Taste The World 2016

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There are certain wine and spirit distributors that are known for representing a lot of producers of, well, plonk, and keeping strangle holds on their regions that prevent higher quality products to be available for the consumer. Henry Wine Group is absolutely not one of these kinds of distributors. Per their website, Henry Wine…

Perlis Picks: Historic Vineyard Society 6th Annual Tour and Dinner, Part 2

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Let me start with some information about the vineyards we visited on our tour… Papera Ranch – the vines were planted in 1934 by Celestino Papera. Head-trained and dry farmed, the vineyard is mostly Zinfandel with Carignane, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Valdiguie. Stuart Coulson purchased the property in 2007 and he and Chris Bowland of…

2016 BUBBLYFEST By The Sea To Be Held October 6-8

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America’s only annual Champagne and sparkling wine festival will include more than 60 world-class producers and a host of new events – all set among California’s most breathtaking coastal locales. Tickets are now available. Avila Beach, California – BUBBLYFEST is proud to announce its annual BUBBLYFEST By The Sea will be held October 6-8. Tickets…

Vintage Eve Circa 11/2011: The One Bottle Post…Is Prickly?

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2011 Frisk 2011 “Prickly” Riesling 89% Riesling, 11% Muscat Gordo 9.8% alcohol Alpine and King Valleys, Victoria, Australia Appearance/Color – Foamy beer-like head but only at edge, lightening color, small “frost” appearance in center. Color is pale lemon to green, diamonds, clear, sparkling, almost shiny in glass’ reflection. Swirling brings more effervescence, pleasant. Aroma –…

Eve Co-Teaches Wine Tasting and Lesson: Fundraiser for the Unitarian Universalists of SCV Held at Santa Clarita Valley Winery Crush Pad

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The SCV Custom Crush Services, where grapes from Paso Robles are turned into wine for Pulchella Winery, and now with three 90+ award-winning wines from Wine Enthusiast Magazine, will play wine tasting host and wine educator for a fundraiser on Sunday, July 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. A large portion of the event’s…

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Tastings: Zonin1821’s ‘Dress Code’ Prosecco – the Grey, the White and the Black and the Current Release Estate Blends from Murrieta’s Well

Perlis Picks: Larsen’s Wine Event

Vintage Beacon Circa 9/2012: The Henry Wine Group Taste the World

The 2016 International Chardonnay Symposium Announces Medal Winners

Pairing Wines of Portugal

Perlis Picks: Henry Wine Group Taste The World 2016

Perlis Picks: Historic Vineyard Society 6th Annual Tour and Dinner, Part 2

2016 BUBBLYFEST By The Sea To Be Held October 6-8

Vintage Eve Circa 11/2011: The One Bottle Post…Is Prickly?

Eve Co-Teaches Wine Tasting and Lesson: Fundraiser for the Unitarian Universalists of SCV Held at Santa Clarita Valley Winery Crush Pad