Here’s a wine story to inspire–it comes with more than 150 years of history, great wine (of course) and a fun video. It’s the story of Peter Mondavi Sr. of Charles Krug Winery, who’s 97 years old and still comes into work most every day. Mr. Mondavi recently celebrated the 150th anniversary of his family’s…
‘The Ultimate Wine Boot-Camp’ THE EXTREME WINE EXPERIENCE www.laverriere.com/download/xw_brochure Sunday 17 June – Thursday 21 June 2012 Provence, France Bookings Now Available FINANCIAL TIMES ‘HOW TO SPEND IT’ MAGAZINE: “Probably the best course of its kind anywhere in the world. What sets it apart isn’t just the first-class instruction but also the hands-on approach in…
Sonoma Wine Event Continues Tradition of Generosity, Benefitting Local Non-Profits (Sonoma, CALIF.) — Hundreds of thousands of dollars in proceeds from the 2011 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, jointly produced by the Sonoma County Vintners and the Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance, were distributed today to twenty-six Sonoma County beneficiaries at a presentation at St….
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…
California Travel Association, Cooperages 1912 Napa, DDC Shipping, Debbie Douglas Designs, Fast Forward Events, GSO (Golden State Overnight), Just My Ticket, Kerrygold Cheeses & Butters, Labeltronix, Private Spring Water, Sadie Rose Baking Co., Touring & Tasting Magazine, Vineyard & Winery Magazine, and VinVillage.com To Sponsor “Tasting 2012” SACRAMENTO, CA (February 21, 2012)–The Family Winemakers of…
SANTA YNEZ, CA – The 100+ members of the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association will herald the arrival of spring and the beginning of the new vintage at their 30th annual Vintners’ Festival on April 21, 2012. The Festival will return to the Santa Ynez Valley on the pastoral grounds of “The Carranza”. “As the…
What a spectacular event. This is the second time that I have attended Pinot Days and I am still finding old and new wineries producing fantastic Pinot Noirs. This year there were Pinot Noirs from France known as Burgundy’s, Pinots from New Zealand, Oregon and of course California. This varietal is really unique as there…
Sent by reader Chantel Kilmer, look who has their AVA now: LANCASTER – It’s official. Antelope Valley has been declared an American Viticultural Area – a prestigious honor in the world of wines. An American Viticultural Area is a designated wine grape-growing region in the United States distinguishable by geographic features, with boundaries. Efforts to…
What a treat to tour caves at least at one winery in Paso Robles last week. Got us out of the rain, AND SNOW, and allowed us to imagine that we were dining at an exclusive candlelit wine dinner or an intimate wedding. Rows seemed endless, barrels calling out to us with their vintage years…