What a pleasure to once again attend the Family Winemakers tasting for media and trade in the Pasadena Convention Center. I’m always amazed at the array of talent – from winemakers to sommeliers – that take the time to educate and pour for us. I know that the event, as is the trend for all…
Viva Vino Amore! Please join us for an exclusivetasting of Domodimonti’s glorious wines paired with artisan cheeses, charcuterie & breads along with passed appetizers. Friday, March 30th 6:30 – 8:30pm $35 per person (before gratuity) L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, 9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills CA 90210 Reservations: 323.850.5558 or info@HollywoodandWine.net (reservations will be secured with a…
I first met all four Hipsters that form the wine writing group, Hipster Enology, at a Rhone Rangers event I think. Attracted to their hipster look, their witty repartee that transferred well into writing and…their taste for adventure. That attitude, and heartfelt interest in all things wine, has led two of the four (Jesse Hiestand…
Visa Signature and Sonoma in the City invite you and your readers to join us in Los Angeles on April 24th, 2012, where the best of Sonoma County wine will be showcased. Don’t miss your opportunity to taste over 100 Sonoma County wines from 13 AVAs, each selected to highlight the region’s diverse terroir and…
This event, the third through the Ventura County Winery Association for a weekend of tasting centered around Valentine’s Day, was a first for me. It began with a one hour drive to Camarillo and Oxnard. Armed only with a map, pen, pad and a blended mocha, I foraged to parts unknown to me…as a wine…
My esteemed editor Eve has recently written a couple of columns reviewing books about bargain wines – A Toast to Bargain Wines by George M. Taber and Unquenchable by Natalie MacLean. Some time ago, I wrote a column about finding deals on wine, and with the economy still showing little sign of improving, the timing…
Carlisle Winery www.carlislewinery.com Our time in Napa was coming to a close, and I was jonesing for some Zinfandel. We had arrived in Napa on Wednesday and spent some time with Christina Turley tasting some Turley Zins and Petites. But now it was Friday, and we had gone an entire day without any Zinfandel. Clearly,…
Big news for local fans of Paso Robles Pulchella Winery (with a local tasting room in downtown Newhall) or of Salt Creek Grille Valencia: Pulchella has bottled a red wine blend exclusively for Salt Creek Grille called the SCG Blended Red. The launch party was Thursday January 12th on the SCG patio with paired hors…
Silenus Vintners www.silenusvintners.com Some time ago, we attended a tasting in Santa Monica. The tasting was put on by Learn About Wine (www.learnaboutwine.com) at Wilshire Restaurant, with a focus on California’s rising stars. One of the wineries we enjoyed there was Poem Cellars, and I stayed in touch with co-owner Jeff Durham. When I told…