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Law Estate Wines, Daou Vineyards, J Dusi Wines, Calcareous Vineyard, Robert Hall Winery, Sextant Wines, Hotel Cheval…and more. Stories coming soon!” From Paso Robles Feb 2014, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 2/20/2014 (32 items)
So nice to get into Calcareous Vineyard! Long story but we missed an appointment wit…
Daou Vineyards arch entrance…anticipating…!
Very inviting barrel stave chairs on the grounds at Daou Vineyards!
Daou Vineyards lineup!
Attractive, eh?
Trickling fountain at Daou Vineyards.
One interior shot at Daou Vineyards.
Meeting room at Daou Vineyards.
A very welcoming patio at Daou Vineyards.
The view from Daou Vineyards.
Edward Bushman at the base of the tasting room stairway at Law Estate Wines.
Edward Bushman at the entrance door to Daou Vineyards. Liked every single one of the…
Edward Bushman at the courtyard of Hotel Cheval. We sat by that fireplace after dinne…
One of the seating areas of the courtyard at Hotel Cheval.
Another courtyard spot.
One of the many potted plants in the courtyard.
A “foot selfie” taken on the room’s private patio.
Picnic area was warm and inviting.
Our tasting line-up.
Need I say more? Yes, story coming soon! Bought the Sly and Ruby Slippers!
Me and the “wine list” Law Estate Wines.
Entrance to Law Estate Wines is at the top, and yes, there is an elevator too!
The line up at Law Estate Wines. All were awe-inspiring. Wait for story for details…
The Pony Club bar in Hotel Cheval, great Happy Hour and open to the public. Even the…
The people-watching-patio at Hotel Cheval’s Pony Club. Open to public and not just h…
Pony Club, and attentive bartender Bradford Thompson-Young.
One fountain view.
Another fountain, in the rear.
Another view of the rear fountain, a great place to reflect on a day of tasting.
Vintage 2010 Port filled chocolates we had to buy! We liked their whites, and their …
The ceiling at Sextant Wines. Pretty cool huh? You should try any of their Zins!
Taco Tuesday was a steal! Especially when I ran into winemaker Cris Cherry! Just h…

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From 2011 UGC Bordeaux Futures Tasting, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 1/25/2014 (13 items)

2011 Chateau Coutet – a fave.
I’m pretty sure this is the 2011 Chateau Guiraud.
2011 Chateau Suduirat was the best, in my humble opinion.
Signs for two great ones: Canon and Beau-Sejour Becot
Chateau de Fargues.
Chateau De Rayne Vigneau.
Chateau La Tour Blanche Sauterne.
Chateau Lafaurie – Peyraguey.
A crowd shot taken in one of three large tasting rooms.
More of the crowd sampling away!
Everyone was happy at the Sauterne tables.
Porn stars entering their award show as we were existing our tasting.
Thanks to Wally’s Wine for putting on another stellar tasting event! So much room an…

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From Stars of Santa Barbara – Creating a Buzz, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 1/24/2014 (14 items)

Crawford Family Wines ’12 Chardonnay.
Denise Lowe pouring ’09 Shai Adome.
Erik Sierling pouring ’11 Cielo Rubio Marianello Wines, Sangio blend.
Fess Parker Winery ’12 Epiphany Grenache Blanc.
Fess Parker Winery ’12 Grenache Blanc, ’10 Revelation….I think!
Foxen Winery ’11 Cuvee Jeanne Marie, GM blend.
Jaffurs Wine Cellars ’12 Grenache Blanc, ’12 Petite Sirah.
Karen Steinwachs, Buttonwood Farm Winery ’09 Trevin Bordeaux Blend.
Larner Vineyard & Winery ’09 Reserve Syrah and ’09 Syrah.
Riverbench Vineyard and Winery ’12 Bedrock Chard and ’10 Mesa Pinot.
Sea Smoke Wines Grappa from auction – I didn’t win. 🙁
Solminer Wine ’12 Dry Riesling, ’12 Gruner Veltliner.
Just some of the silent auction – all proceeds from the auction went to Children’s Ca…
Zaca Mesa Winery ’10 Z Three.

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From Dining at Pinot Brasserie, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 1/06/2014 (7 items)

Our first selfie – taken on the strip as we were walking to the restaurant in the Ven…
20 ounces of Chateaubriand with both Béarnaise and Bordelaise sauce for two, served o…
We enjoyed individual French press coffees after dinner.
Back label of our Joseph Phelps Insignia. The blend reads 89% Cab, 8% Petit Verdot a…
Belgian chocolate soufflé with vanilla sauce.
2001 Joseph Phelps Insignia – did not decant, and for the first time in my wine-drink…
To see a better copy of the menu see this pdf version: http://www.patinagroup.com/res…

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From Tapas at Tapenade, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 12/27/2013 (17 items)

Banana Gratin/almond crust/vanilla bean ice cream. I inhaled this while the men devo…
We had to have two of these: Chocolate Nutella Pot De Creme/Chantilly coffee ice crea…
The view of the bar. Happy Hour runs Monday – Friday 5-7 pm.
I liked this photo! Don’t know why! 😉
The Chocolate Nutella Pot De Creme BEFORE photo. Tasted even better than it looked, …
Prosciutto-Manchego Terrine/toasted almonds/baby salad.
Grilled Pear Salad/wild arugula/blue cheese/roasted walnuts/rosemary-honey dressing. …
Veal Osso Buco/braised in red wine/fresh tomatoes/creamy polenta. Melt-in-your-mouth …
Duck Confit/Yukon gold mashed potatoes/truffle-port reduction. I don’t do duck often…
The wine cellar. I ordered an Earthquake Zin after we finished the Lucas and Lucas L…
Hand Harvest Scallops/truffle-potato puree/port reduction. Ginormous scallops, but w…
Chef made Burgundy and Vanilla Champagne sea salts. I tried them both, sparingly.
Bacon-Wrapped-Dates/parmesan/balsamic. almost didn’t have enough for all four of us!
Heirloom Beet/mozzarella cheese/avocado/toasted walnuts/balsamic vinaigrette. My bro…
Tuna Tartare/avocado/seaweed salad/ginger-orange dressing. The seaweed made it uniqu…
Indonesian Crispy Brussels Sprouts/cashew nuts/pineapple/chili/spicy rice vinegar. L…
Seared Pineapple Salad/rum/cana de cabra goat cheese/pistachios. Incredible flavors,…

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From Napa November 2013, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 11/23/2013 (67 items)

The Bacon Sampler at PRESS Restaurant. Dave Del Dotto said we had to have this! We…
Instead of taking the time to use a wine thief in the caves at DEL DOTTO VINEYARDS, w…
Tasting Black Cat Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with winemaker T…
Tasting by invitation only – on the grounds of Black Cat Vineyard & Winery.
Outdoor press at Black Cat Vineyard & Winery.
2012 Black Cat Vineyard & Winery Rose of Saignee. “Strawberry jumped out of…
The sun coming through the rain and clouds, early morning, Black Cat Vineyard & W…
Black Cat Vineyard & Winery Tasting room.
The gate at Black Cat Vineyard & Winery.
Butterscotch pudding. martinis split, Market St. Helena.
Clouds over Napa’s Riverfront.
Coravin vac system used at Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley.
Eddie at PRESS Restaurant. Yes, I ordered Sparkling for our Oysters and first course…
Eddie at Quintessa Winery after the 60-step hike up to see the vineyards.
Ed walking around St. Helena.
Eddie sleeping after Day One. Note that smile!
Chatting with Mitch Cosentino at his new PureCru Wines Tasting room in downtown Napa …
Entrance to Robert Mondavi Winery
Getting ready to taste with Mitch Cosentino! Learned a lot!
Tasting and touring at Quintessa Winery
Me in the brambles at the new Visitor Center behind the tasting room at HALL Wines on…
In St. Helena enjoying a walk!
Looking out from Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley.
Fermentation barells at Quintessa Winery.
The half order of Wagyu at PRESS Restaurant.
The educator’s kitchen, in the new Visitor’s Center, at HALL Wines.
One of the sculptures near the entrance at HALL Wines.
The new tasting room in visitors center is almost ready at HALL Wines.
An historic winery on the grounds of HALL Wines.
New private tasting room at HALL Wines.
Outdoor sculpture at HALL Wines.
Wine tasting at HALL Wines.
The shipper boxes!
Large tasting room table at Phifer Pavitt Datenight Wine.
Lobster rolls at Market St. Helena.
Seating for tasting at Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley.
More seating for tasting at Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley.
A really tasty Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley Marsanne.
Larger seating for wine tasting and checking out the art at Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley.
A display of wine and art at Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley.
More artful displays at Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley.
Seating, and art, for two!
I spied Eddie across the second floor!
Met with the publishers of WINE DOGS and the new WINE CATS (I’m in the latest edition…
Breakfast – award-winning English Muffin in a breakfast sandwich and my fave, an almo…
The English Muffin everyone orders!
View at Napa’s Riverfront.
The Phifer Pavitt Datenight Wine line up.
Guess which is the Talisker and which is the Glenmorangie in a Port Wine finish?
Fresh oysters!
We had the sampler…I can still taste it!
Crab lobster cake, was just enough!
Proscuitto and salumi pairing at at DEL DOTTO VINEYARDS.
Quintessa line up!
Red Bathroom, mens and womens, as red is Kathryn Hall’s favorite color!
Braised short ribs – split order w/hubby!
Riverfront Napa…can’t wait to revisit on a summer day!
Riverfront Napa, street view.
This is the top of Quintessa Winery, the squares are the opening for the grapes to dr…
Craig McGill and Susan Elliott working for the next publication of WINE DOGS.
Another view of Napa’s Riverfront, anyone been?
Tasting Phifer Pavitt Datenight Wine with Suzanne Phifer Pavitt!
That’s half of a tree! Great place for a tasting, eh?
Tasting with Tracey Reichow at her Black Cat Vineyard & Winery. Excellent wines!
At tasty wine, Trefethen Family Vineyards’ Dragon’s Tooth.
This is the section of my story in WINE CATS where I get to quote Tanya Green and Mic…
Lucky me! Tasting with winemaker Gerard Zanzonico and owner Dave Del Dotto at DEL DOT…

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From 10th Annual Holiday Tasting, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 11/17/2013 (19 items)

Carlos Villalobos and Kevin Byrne.
Winemaker, award-winning author and singer, Clark Smith.
Wines by Clark Smith.
Me and winemaker Clark Smith.
Eve and fave 2010 Havens Meritage.
One of four photos of food by the Golden Girls, Kiki Hacker and Michele Golden.
Sorry about the glare on your sweet faces ladies! And, in that silver dish, Rueben M…
Robert Posey of Fabulous Wines, loved the 2008 VO Amarone.

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From SCV Unscripted Stills – Just for Fun, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 10/02/2013 (12 items)

Video magician Bonnie Keith says, “Eve Goes to Great heights for Your Business&q…
“Eve in Jail” at ACU, showing how tall the wine storage lockers get, photo …
Learing all about wine storage from Lee Yoon, owner of Lee’s Wine Bistro!
Lee Yoon is sharing his security code with me! Do you believe that?
Eve is a little too excited about filming at Reyes Winery…
Trying to steal one of the cool lanterns that light the vines at Reyes Winery.
Robert Reyes, Eve, Beth Heiserman and Rosa Reyes in the Reyes Winery tasting room.
Rosa and Robert Reyes in the tasting room.
After our SCV Unscripted video shoot with Heidi Anderson regarding her new Credit-Car…
One of the stills captured by video magician Bonnie Keith. I call this one “Eve…
Want to know what we talked about? Stay tuned for our SCV Unscripted video on Heidi …
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From Assistance League of SCV Sunset in the Vineyard 2013, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 11/04/2013 (41 items)

Handsome beer drinker.
Beer Garden.
Bruce Fortine, Gloria Mercado-Fortine and friend.
Capuano Winery.
The Cheneys!
Due Nasi, Tomas and Jenny Lukas.
Elizabeth Hopp meeting Chris Tanner.
Eve and Lisa Blowers.
Popular fresh cookies.
Gil Gagnon, Gagnon Cellars.
Jackie Hamby and Don Dellipiane.
Jill Friedman and Susie Clark.
Kerry Clark, Two Hearts Estate Vineyard.
Laine Hedwell and Beer Garden.
Lois Bauccio.
Lucas Herme enjoying Pulchella Winery and Tasting Room
Volunteers Mamie Kuwata and Betty Herme.
Megan Crutcher Lemley and Steve Lemley, Pulchella Winery and Tasting Room.
Moe Hafizi having fun.
Nina Mascari and family.
Patrice Rifkind bidding on silent auction.
Digging the Sassy Saison.
Ray Tippet and Cheryl Gray.
Reyes Winery awards.
Winemaker Roman Weiser.
Shannon Mee and Bruce Fortine.
Six foaks painted Tomas Lukas’ mother on label of a very good blend guests sampled.
Susie and Kerry Clark of Two Hearts Estate Vineyard.
Tami Edwards, Joyce Carson, Judi Penman, Debra Acker-Zolnoski.
Tamra and Jeff Levine.
Tamra Levine, Carl Kanowsky.
Two Hearts Estate Vineyard.
Megan called this a “Selfie” I think.

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From Raise the Macallan Tasting and Lesson, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 10/25/2013 (12 items)

Our Third Musketeer, Claudia Sheridan, looking cute social networking a few 12-year-o…
This mini copper still is really a super-swift single cube maker. If you drink your …
Edward Bushman and a little Macallan.
Kieron Elliott, our West Coast Brand Ambassador.
The 10 year old.
Tasting notes for the 10 year old.
Tasting notes for the 12 year old.
Tasting notes for the 15 year old.
One of three aromas I chose to find which Macallan was best for me.
My favorite aroma #2
And my last favorite aroma, spice, which led the little computer to decide that I wou…
“Raise the Macallan” banner

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From Andrew Kevin Friend and Jessica Javier Host Turley Tasting, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 10/06/2013 (13 items)

’01 Van Der Heyden Vineyards Petite Verdot – served as our last wine – was sweet.
Brownies, square and cups from Jessica’s pal Mendy Tran of Baking Tins Desserts 818-2…
Decadent Blue and Brie, olive tapenade.
Ed Bushman checking our notes against Parkers, Kevin in back.
Kevin and his cool apron.
Kevin and Jessica – and Turley.
Kevin and Rideau Vineyard Chard – my fave pic!
Kevin pours first Turley Wine Cellars taste – the 05.
Lamb Chop Pops were smoked first and then had a great rub. What’s the recipe Andrew …
Lobster Mac n Cheese with shaved truffle, also by Mendy Tran.
Parker’s tasting notes for the Turleys.
Stolpman Vineyards Sangiovese (we brought that one) and a selection from Rideau Viney…
Turley Wine Cellars line up, 05, 06 and 07 Library Vineyard Petite Syrah.

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From Sixth Annual TPC/West Ranch Art & Wine Gala, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 9/30/2013 (18 items)

One of our table wines.
Another wine at our table…
American Kobe, Sweet Corn Puree, fingerling potatoes.
Cheese and fruit plate, 1st course.
I snuck into the kitchen to thank Chefs Daniel Otto and John Sedlar for a stellar mea…
The crowd at the reception hour.
Founder of the event, and my editor at West Ranch Beacon, Dave Bossert, let me in the…
My wine guru, Guy Lelarge, who should have been exhausted from hosting his 11th anniv…
Mark White, Darlene and Robert Gandara, my wonderful tablemates. Not shown: Jennifer…
Martin Duron and Chef Daniel Otto.
Name that wine:
Paul de la Cerda and Chris Clark near silent auction.
Radiccio Chicken Tacos, 2nd course.
Program cover – the entire program was designed by Nancy Bossert!
Program Dancing on the Rooftops – I wanted this!
Program musicians: singer Juliana Hansen and composer Richard Allen wowed the audienc…
Program Tim Rogerson limited editions.
Our quartet during the reception.

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From Discover Sake 2013, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 9/26/2013 (10 items)

Manotsuru MAHO Daiginjo
Aronia Nigori sweet sake
Bunraki Pear Liqueur and Junmai Daignjo
Demon Slayer and Crane
Discover Sake logo
Michael John Simkin, sake expert holding up Ichishima Ginnoyorokobi Competition Daigi…
Nishimoto Aladdin Bottles, strawberry and citrus.
Sake collection I tasted
Sake Types. Learned the importance of different sake rice, water source, milling, se…
Teaser selection outside of event

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From Raise Your Glass: Wine Tasting RETURNED to Cheers@All Corked Up, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 9/16/2013 (12 items)

B and P Winery!
What a surprise to have guest Beverly Overstreet, give in to her pals and honor us wi…
Cantara Cellars
That’s Danise Davis giving us a Cheers hello in the back!
One of our wine distributors!
Hello Dusti Patterson! You sure look good in this restaurant! 😉
Rae and Gil Gagnon of Gagnon Cellars!
Golden Star Vineyards & Winery
Russ Briley cradling his Nuggucciet Cellars Pinot Noir!
We KNOW you loved her music, costume changes and the way she worked the crowd, right?
That’s our VP at Eve’s Wine 101 Consulting working the crowd!

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From Who knew? Romano’s Macaroni Grill Valencia “Crush” List, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 9/13/2013 (10 items)

Altemura Sasseo Primitivo.
Barbi Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese Grosso.
Cannoli, NY Cheesecake.
Italian Bake was great with Corrine Marie Ramirez’s suggestion of the Brunello (also…
Crush menu is good for the month of September – so make your move over there!
Kunde Magnolia Lane Sauvignon Blanc.
Pertinace Barolo Nebbiolo served by asst mgr/somm Corrine Marie Ramirez.
Rocca Sveva Soave Classico Garganega.
Ruffino Moscato D’Asti and Lemon Cashew Cake.
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From The Pulchella Winery Pickup Party in Pics!, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 9/09/2013 (13 items)

Family day at the tasting room!
Gloria Stahly guessed right – that’s a Viognier barrel sample!
Our Hostess Jennifer Hasper and her hubby, co-winemaker and co-owner Nate Hasper.
Guest James Martin having a good time!
Hi Joanie! How’s that tri-tip???
Friends I knew before Pulchella! L-R John and Susan Cooper, Alan and Sue Hauptfeld.
Megan Lemley – always worth a hug since I hugged her winemaking hubby too!
That’s Michael Parks, owner of Accurate Edge Knife Sharpening, making our outstanding…
That’s the lovely Mrs. Rodney Wright!
Nate Haster, Mike Ortiz, Carey Babcock and Jennifer Hasper just outside of the winery…
Pulchella cupcakes and chemistry lesson…only in a winery can you find this, right?
Pulchella Winery and Tasting Room Pick Up party wine menu.
Sunflowers, barrels and brownies! Oh my!

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From Belgians Came Again: Belgian Beer Fest 2013, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 9/02/2013 (30 items)

A favorite pic, reminded event founder Peter Goossens of the TV show Home Improvement…
Affligem Notel Christmas Ale – loved the dark spicy flavors!
Awesome Belgian waffles you can buy in the U.S. from Belgian Accent Trade and sale of…
Beer and H2O
Pals enjoying beer!
Claudia Sheridan organized this event wihth Peter Goossens (and a bazillion volunteer…
Oh, sorry so blurry, beer on my lens perhaps?
The narrow aisles made it easy to go back and forth to try everything!
This is right past the entrance gates, and peeps are already having a good time!
Duane Harte was a happy camper!
Engelmann Cellars on ice.
Roman Weiser really liked this lady-labeled wine. Me, not so much, far too much bals…
Gulden Draak quadruple – tasty!
Jill and Bill Friedman in a pensive moment.
John Heys advertising the SCVMusicFest.com.
I have the same photo from last year’s fest and these two are still the cutest!
Looking sharp! Even after a few beers!
Larry McClements is studing a wine sample from Engelmann Cellars.
Founder Peter Goossens working with Darrin Craig.
Popular Cousins Maine Lobster Truck. No mayo needed but was there butter? Some thou…
Liking the beer and Roman Weiser’s smile!
Framed by an umbrella in the VIP tent…the happy couple!
You may know Shannon Hoffmann from her long and hard volunteer work for Three Angels …
St. Feuillien Grand Cru Blond.
Stella Artois Hard Cidre.
Yes, that IS Steve S Iland under the hat and behind the glasses!
Some of the fliers and beer notes I took home.
Tripel Karmeliet.
Our favorite volunteer!

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From Halter Ranch Visit August 2013, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 8/24/2013 (21 items)

Winemaker Kevin Sass in front of one of four different temperature controlled rooms f…
The tree-covered winding Adelaida Road
The same rocks in the soil were used in the walls outside of the new winery. In betw…
Winemaker Kevin Sass leading us on a little barrel sampling. Later we would taste wi…
My view from the Mule: my husband Edward Bushman in front of the new Halter Ranch win…
Me and some sweet Sauvignon Blanc grapes.
Enjoying the long window seat of the master bedroom in the Victorian.
The “gravity flow” winery.
Halter Ranch Ancestor Cab blend – awesome – and dinner. (That jumbo zucchini was gro…
Halter Ranch covered bridge, only public one in Paso. There is one other but it is o…
Halter Ranch tasting room view.
Halter Ranch Tempranillo was a favorite.
Largest “Coast Live Oak” in the world is in the middle of Halter Ranch.JPG
Single variety component tasting that makes up the Côtes de Paso blend.
Single variety tasting.
Taking the Mule through vine rows.
The pond with fish and swimming!
Top of the hill view…breathtaking.
Winemaker Kevin Sass teaching and driving Mule. Yes, I was freaking out in that thin…
I’m circling descriptors on tasting notes.
Vin de Paille, Wine of Straw, and Peach Cobbler. A perfect pairing.

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From Prosciutto di Parma, Valentinos Santa Monica, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 8/19/2013 (13 items)

1999 Riserva Conterno Barolo Monfortino.
Eve and Piero Selvaggio’s special wine
Francesco Lupo and Chef Nico Chessa.
Francesco Lupo to slice Prosciutto di Parma.
Lemon Zest Tagliatelle. This was my favorite dish…ah…
Parma swag, lest we forget anything about their magical product!
Pfeffingen 2003? Scheurebe Eiswein Herrenberg was killer with dessert.
Prosciutto di Palma to be checked, sliced and sampled. Unbelievable.
Quail on the left, Monkfish on the right, and yes, all of these dishes were made with…
Proof that even when it’s the best wine, and the best location, paired with incredibl…
Another special bottle: 1891 bottle Brunello – original cork attached. We just looke…
Valentinos lobster shrimp meatballs w/english peas, onions.
Valentino Prosciutto di Parma menu, photo by Claudia Sheridan.

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From 2013 Vine 2 Wine Classic, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 8/18/2013 (23 items)

Pouring wines from their own cellar = priceless!
Off duty from volunteering…can you make out what wine he’s holding???
Betty and Lucas Herme stood in for the Carpenters and helped pour from a magnum of Se…
Colleen and Claude Shaffer. Colleen is the founder of Circle of Hope, Inc. and conti…
A shot of the thirsty crowd. Who do you spy?
Darrin and Cathy Craig in the The Belgians Are Coming beer table.
A Dunn vertical poured and donated by Douglas Gould.
Elizabeth Elizabeth Bullock Teagle barely made it! Photographed with Joel Cox and me…
Wines at the Elzer table. Sorry they are tough to see.
More wines from Elzer’s table, can you make them out?
Jeannie and Chris Carpenter in front of the Moe Hafizi Beer Garden.
While Wine Chair Jeffrey L. Jacobson ran around like a madmen at his awesome event, h…
Juan Alonso, Shannon Mee and Claudia Alonso.
King Pedro, aka Tamara Brown’s dad!
That’s a lot of Pride!
Les Hershberger with his 99 point and 100 point Sloans
The lovely Madison Gable framing her clothes from Fresh Boutique.
Nick Morello’s wines.
Leslie and Joe Peyton.
Would you like some Caymus? This was poured for us by Rick Shafarman.

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From LuckyRice Los Angeles Event 2013, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 7/28/2013 (29 items)

An Intro gin was great, “East Lemongrass and Elderflower Collins
Bep Vietnamese Kitchen “Chung Ruoc”
Cory Gowan, Wine rep w/ J.J. Buckley
Crowd in first hour
Fluff Ice (made from rice) machine making Lamill Coffee Fluff
Making an “anything goes” cocktail where you chose the mixings and garnish …
Garnish choices.
Fruit for muddling.
Goldie’s Chilled white corn and dungeness crab soup
Hopscotch Restaurant (Chef Kyle Itani & Co-Founder/Bar Manager Jenny Schwarz)
Hopscotch- Sake Kasu Lardo
Katsuya Eastern Legacy- Bombay Sapphire East gin, St. Germain, Yazu juice, Peach pure…
Katsuya Toro and Hamachi Hand Rolls w/ soy sauce plastic vials
Katsuya closeup for hand rolls and cute little vials for soy sauce.
Rocksugar’s Vietnamese dark curry with garlic chive pancake
La Descarga Thai Town Sour was our favorite
Light but good, “summer Love”
Lucky Rice centerpiece
Michael’s Santa Moncia Watermelon Tostada
On the left, popular bartender Rosie Ruiz
Phorage- Lemongrass Pork Belly.
R23 Shitake Sliders
Sake ice cream was awesome!
Starry Kitchen’s Chili Crab Gumbo
Starry Kitchen’s energetic gumbo caller
Tonics to try.

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From Cab Collective in Paso Robles April 2013, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 5/01/2013 (13 items)

An updated photo with one of my fave Rhone winemakers, Terry Hoage
When you stay at the Sundance B & B expect to see “Barkley” roll over a…
Yes, I got to meet several Facebook friends, including West Coast Editor of Wine Enth…
Some of the cellared wines we had during the press BBQ during the Paso Robles CAB Col…
A “Breakfast Sandwich” at Sundance Bed & Breakfast
Jim Gerakaris, somm at Justin, during the media tasting at Paso Robles CAB Collective…
With Scott Shirley, winemaker at JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, during the “En P…
With Steve Peck, red wine maker at J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
Just before the Steve Heimoff-led seminar with winemakers and winery owners from Daou…
Through the screen, a great view from our room on the second-story of Sundance Bed &…
Our Paso Robles CAB Collective seminar wine line-up!
Tasting and loving Sextant Wines
Sundance Bed & Breakfast friendly owners Alma Ayon and Neil Tootill. The B & …

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“From Guy Lelarge, “Did you know we have a new Beer List? People love it already. Come on in and peer over our beer menu and pour something new.””

From Photos of the New Beers at Valencia Wine Co., posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 4/25/2013 (5 items)

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“Our secret tasting of Cakebread Cellars wine is no longer a secret!”

From Private Cakebread Cellars Tasting at Wine 661, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 4/10/2013 (5 items)

Flanked by Bruce Cakebread on my right and Dennis Cakebread on my left = happy girl! …
L-R: Dennis Cakebread, local wine blogger Claudia Sheridan and Bruce Cakebread enjoyi…
L-R: Dennis Cakebread, Tanya Green (Owner Wine 661) and Bruce Cakebread.
L-R: Me, Bruce Cakebread, Claudia Sheridan, Tanya Green, Dennis Cakebread. If you wa…
Tanya Green and her Cakebread Chardonnay infused lemon-blueberry cupcakes. (Is that …

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“Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Lompoc Wine Ghetto March 2013”

From Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Lompoc Wine Ghetto March 2013, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 3/26/2013 (21 items)

Richard Longoria used his original label from 1982 for his 30th year making Chardonna…
A favorite Alma Rosa Winery
A dessert Syrah from Longoria Wines. They gave us the chocolate to pair it with in t…
Another favorite we enjoyed tasting Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards
Very happy during the Ballard Canyon vineyard tour with Peter Stolpman
The “dog’s view” from the upstairs card room in the Clos Pepe home.
My husband Edward Bushman listening to Peter Stolpman explain vineyard practices.
Edward Bushman and me at the Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards tasting room.
I think this is called the “Frisbee Golf” catcher. Played in the fields ar…
Tercero Wines tasting room in Los Olivos with winemaker Larry Schaffer.
Larry Schaffer talking about his wonderful Rhones!
Our group getting a goodbye photo with Wes Hagen. (Those not on Facebook, are Jake S…
One small section of the large family room at the Pepe home.
A winemaker’s view. What a wonderful thing to see every morning, eh?
We entered past this courtyard and lap pool. The home used to be U-shaped horse stal…
Our picnic courtesy Peter Stolpman and Stolpman Vineyards – unforgettable!
Happy to have a cowboy, wine and Ballard Canyon!
My group with the day’s “leftovers” before heading out to Hitching Post II …
Stafford’s Famous Chocolates Ooey Gooey Bar. We ordered chocolate truffles – wine in…
Peter Stolpman gave us a tour of the new villa being built in the vineyard. I believ…
One of the many sayings, on pillows, walls and needlepoint throughout the Pepe home. …

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From Santa Clarita Wine Fest 2013, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 3/06/2013 (18 items)

Showing us a bottle of her new Black Momma Vodka that was not being served at the fes…
Volunteers and fest-goers!
The rep from Cielo Malibu Wineyards playing air guitar.
Cigar Dave in his tent doing a raffle!
Dan and Joanie Warner – met them at the 2012 fest!
Our Fest Sommelier with my hubby!
A favorite at the Whisky table: Kilchoman Scotch
The popular lunch trucks.
Manuela Zaretti, holding up a cocktail made with her Ventura Limoncello!
Popular Pisco Portón!
Russ’s Pinot Noirs and new Riesling were big hits with the crowd!
From Yoshi Murakami came this: Saliba Black, Blue, Kumamoto, Kuma Sochu (soju) distil…
Good wine pals!
More pals!
Popular Pinots from Wedell.
8 one 8 Brewing – a new non-commercial brewer in Sylmar.
Ilene showing off one of her JetBlackChain.com creations.
Karen Perlis, Judy Penman and Michael Perlis – fave friends festing.

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From New Year’s Eve 2012 at Cheers@All Corked Up, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 1/01/2013 (18 items)

Gen 3 band, courtesy Cathy Hall Lukin
And Janine Swanson in the middle!
Bobby Cuba Band performing.
Gen 3 Band members arriving. Guests enjoying the pork and lamb and Prosecco.
It would appear I never left my perch for this group shots!
Cheers bar before guests arrived.
I liked the chandelier and balloons.
Curtis!
Bill has sported this necklace before…!
VIP room, the place to hang if you don’t want to listen to live music.
The roasted pig!
Your hosts, Mary and Al Robles, Karen and Michael Perlis, Terri Rivera. (I’m taking t…
Terri Rivera (co-owner with Al Robles of Cheers @ All Corked Up)
New Year’s Eve Banner hangs in front of our poster of the check Al Robles has made up…
Hats before midnight!

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“The Magazine Of Santa Clarita’s graphic artist/photographer Alexander Hafizi was kind enough to share his album with us. Feel free to tag your friends! And thanks, once again, for helping us help the victims of Hurricane Sandy.”

From Pour Into Sandy by Alex Hafizi, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 12/04/2012 (34 items)

The gents are sandwiching our lovely silent auctioneer, Shelly Schutz.
Chef Tamra brought in her own tasty food to pair with Tgic Importers generous case do…
Derrick McKaughan, Maureen’s hubby, NOT on Facebook???
And the man up front is none other than Chris Carpenter…also needs to be on Faceboo…
Shelley Hann is holding up her purse!
Michael Perlis, one of our planners, is joined by his wonderful wife Karen in the VIP…
That’s Randi Tyrell with Ola!
Ramon Rebel with Jeannie.
That’s John Heys with the ladies!

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“The story about the tasting will be in West Ranch Beacon on 9-14-12.”

From The Henry Wine Group Taste of the World 2012, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 9/13/2012 (13 items)

Boyd and Blair Potato Vodka: The 151-proof vodka was shown with three flavor additive…
The chandelier in one of the two tasting rooms we had in the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Nebbiolo Grappa and Eau de Vie Douglas Fir “tree spirit” from Clear Creek Distillery…
I met Matteo Meletti (He had traveled from Italy to share his liqueurs) and I for one…
The Kistler Vineyards table wasn’t too crowded…yet.
I loved the Muscat for what the rep deemed was a great “starter” Grappa…Clear Creek…
Husband and wife team, Kimberly and Kristian, had a little funny story to tell me abo…
A reader had suggested I try these wines when they were offered a couple of years ago…
‘10 Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay had a beautiful full-mouth viscosity with flavors o…
The The Henry Wine Group invite.
One of my top picks for the day was the Vinum Veritas label that included…
More from Vinum.
This was my actual favorite winery of the day and I think it may have been the 10th w…

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“LA Epicurean Festival 2012”

From Los Angeles Epicurean Fest 2012- Story on my site Friday!, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 9/05/2012 (23 items)

Duck Salumi
More Salami, all from Angel Salumi & Truffles Inc.
A nice blend from BV.
Amor Mio tequila from Dos Artes
Eddie walking through the fest, our staff photographer.
Supposed to be the oldest tequila in Mexico, “Fortaleza”.
My Vienna coffee served in a chocolate-lined cone.
My Vienna gelato flavors.
Jericho hummus and Bazarian pretzels.
More salumi
My pairing plate…
So much better than Nutella…
Sir Kensington’s Scooping Ketchup
Ed tried these.
My favorite flavors…
Family Partners’ Whites
Family Partners’ Reds
We did have some contraband foie gras too…
Tried the straight Funkin purees used by mixologists.
The singer that entertained us in St. Vibiana’s courtyard.

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“Tequila Tasting Part Dos. Full story will be in West Ranch Beacon this Friday, August 31.”

From Old Town Newhall Association’s Tequila Tasting Part Dos, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 8/27/2012 (13 items)

Southern Ca Area Mgr for The Patron Spirits Co, Grant Berensten with our $550 taste!
My pal, and her hubby’s designated driver, Adele Burk.
Ashley Hansen and Fresh Boutique owner Madison Schwartz.
The new outdoor terrace at Egg Plantation = more seating, umbrellas and misters!
A better image of the raffled (and luck for us – sampled) Gran Patron Burdeos Anejo.
Grant Berensten from Patron.
Pouring our tastes of Patron silver…or was this the reposado?
My table mates Jay and Julia Vose.
A slight difference in color between the silver on the left and the reposado on the r…
One of the nice staffers at the Egg Plantation before we swooped in for our tastes!
Simon Mee, owner Egg Plantation, happy to share with the crowd of OTNA supporters.
Mike Redmond and Simon Mee.

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“Each photo has it’s own description. Some I created, some I sampled at fests (SCV Wine Fest for the ginger) or Bars (Barsac for the Lillet version) Once the story is digital you can find it here at SCV Elite Magazine: http://www.scvelitemagazine.com . Cheers!”

From Summer Sun Martinis – Elite digital copy coming soon!, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 5/22/2012 (4 items)

All of these martinis are 3 parts vodka to one part of either Lillet Blanc, Domaine d…
Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur replaces vermouth in this vodka martini. Very refre…
Golden Pear liqueur from Budapest instead of vermouth in this vodka martini. (Good w…
This one uses Limoncello instead of vermouth in vodka martini. You can use orangecel…

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“This trip was for a two-page spread in Elite magzine. But, I had so much to write about, you can also find stories on EveWine101.com and WestRanchBeacon.com (Wineries we also visited but we didn’t get great photos from included Beringer, Revanna, Robert Sinskey, Beringer…and we stayed at Dr Wilkinson’s Hot Springs resort – mineral bath every night between wine tasting and dinner!”

From Napa Trip 2012, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 3/26/2012 (33 items)

All Season Bistro Short Ribs
All Season Bistro, Ward dark chocolate torte, Del Dotto Cab.
The cheese menu in Cal Mart
Some of the olives on display at Cal Mart.
Calistoga Roastery Blueberry Cream Cheese Stuffed Scone.
Castello di Amorosa, shot by Eddie.
Looking out from one of the towers at the vineyards below, we are just up the hill f…
Del Dotto winemaker, Gerard Zanzonico. Hadn’t seen him or his barrels since 2008, so…
In the main entry at Del Dotto. Enjoying “Dave’s Wine” – that’s what it sa…
Del Dotto’s new Salumi room, just behind the clay pots at the furthest end of the cel…
Eddie and Del Dotto winemaker Gerard Zanzonico, at the end of our tour. Gotta love t…
Eddie and Chateau Montelena. The “original” best architecturally attracti…
Eddie on the second-floor terrace at Round Pond Estate.
Eve and Dave Del Dotto.
Apparently I DON’T have enough pics of winemaker Gerard Zanzonico, here’s one more!
Eve at Robert Mondavi, 10 a.m., fireplace roaring, and an awesome vertical flight rea…
I know, it’s not our best sides, I just love heading into the cellars at Del Dotto, w…
Eve at fireplace at Round Pond Estate.
Eve and Suzanne Phifer Pavitt, at her expansive tasting bar, getting ready for a &quo…
Great metal sculpture of a winery-going couple at Hall Rutherford.
Dean & Deluca, yes, it’s a staple, but who can resist? We didn’t. Made for a grea…
Hall Cab and Jo Le Bruschetta. A great pairing.
Lobster salad sliders at All Season Bistro in Calistoga California
Outside of Round Pond Estate.
Page 1 of 2 of Napa article in Elite magazine.
Page 2 of 2 of Napa article in Elite magazine.
One chalkboard wall in Phifer Pavitt winery
Staring at 95 point wines. Tasting too!
Eddie caught this: a tasting being set up in the caves at Schramsberg
Same tasting, different view, so you can see a little more of the caves at Schramsber…
One of the stained glass windows outside of Terra Valentine.
Trees were shaved at the bottom so you could see the view of Napa Valley from Terra V…
One pic is wild boar, the other is skirt steak, both at Jo Le, Calistoga California.

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From LA Wine Fest 2011, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 6/13/2011 (10 items)
Caliza Winery, Paso Robles, popular table!
Edward Sellers, Paso Robles, my favorite lineup!
Inception Wines, Pinot Noirs, outstanding!
Lone Madrone Wines, loved the whole line-up!
Martian Ranch & Vineyard was a new discovery!
While at Martian Ranch & Vineyard table I saw a new wine aerator – looked like a …
One of the two young people that run SanTásti, @Andrew Macaluso, showing off their la…
Paso Robles Sculpterra – Cabernet was my fave at their table.
A new find, Argentinean wine, Solsticio Wines, Malbec. Nice family from here, bought…
My favorite somms: Yoshi Murakami doing sake classes and Chris Uhde teaching about sc…

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“These are the wines we tasted at sommelier DiMaggio Washington’s (owner of The Cellar) Wine Appreciation class. We had old world wines the first week and new world the second. Even though I have my level 2 WSET (via DiMaggio too) I sure enjoyed this “refresher” course! If you want to take his next class, call 661-799-7979. (And I’ll be putting my wine reviews of these up on EveWine101.com very soon!)”

From Sommelier DiMaggio Washington’s Wine Class “materials”, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 5/16/2011 (18 items)

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“For today, I will load my Paso photos sans captions, as I’d like to see how many you can identify! (Other than the obvious bottle photos, of course, where are some of the others taken?)”

From Paso Robles February 2011, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 2/28/2011 (26 items)

Today I added the captions for all of the photos from our Paso Robles trip last week….
Terry Hoage, of winery of same name, blending wines for us to taste on his forklift!
Some of the J. Lohr wine’s I loved!
One of two Eberle Zins I bought on our trip.
The winemaker at Niner Wine Estates, Amanda Cramer, pictured next to her winemaker of…
My skirt steak, fries and housemade ketchup at Artisan….yum!
Kobe beef pot roast at Artisan. I fell in love with the pan-seared cheesy grits in t…
Bronzed work boots of the father of the two daughters that now own…Calcareous Winer…
A chair outside of Pasolivo Olive Oil. The shop was worth the tour – and close to Wh…
Another happy morning waking up at La Bellasera!
At Artisan having fun!
Mike Kobayashi, one of the owners of Artisan Paso Robles, taking a photo with me!
While having our cannoli dessert at Il Cortile, I snapped a photo of the wine we purc…
Sun-streaked gardens at Justin.
Waterfall in the lobby of La Bellasera Hotel and Suites!
The “chef’s amuse” sent over to our table at Artisan. Lamb Cheeks.
Two of my favorites from Minassian-Young’s 2007 vintage.
In Niner’s winery, this is the top view of the “gravity” system used to mov…
Niner Winery gives tasting room visitors a lesson in flavor and aroma descriptors.
Niner Winery’s yellow brick road leads to their tasting room.
As we drove into Paso Robles, the rainbow made us believe that the storms were over.
Snowy steps at Minassian-Young
More snow at Minassian-Young
Fossils were found when Whalebone winery excavated the property to plant their vineya…
Snowy view from Minassian-Young. See the youtube version at :http://www.youtube.com/…
From Whalebone. I’m giving up my Bob Wine to Susie Q as her Bob can’t get this unles…

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“Event by Roman Weiser, David Schutz and Eve Bushman to benefit Three Angels Children’s Relief Haiti”

From “Pour Into Haiti” 1/21/10 by Maureen McKaughan, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 1/29/2010 (30 items)

Painting in auction
Danny & Nina Mascari..from Bouquet Vineyard (Thank you Jeannie!)
David Schutz, on my left, needs to be on Facebook, he gave us the All Corked Up venue…
The beautiful brunette with the wine glass is Rachel. She works at New Moon Valencia…
David Schutz as our champion.
Shannon Hoffman, the local Angel from Three Angel’s Children’s Relief in Haiti, speak…
Shannon, and Brendie, hadn’t slept in a week when this picture was taken. Our Angels…
Nate Hasper and Derrick McKaughan are also in this photo.

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From Santa Clarita Wine Classic 5-30-09, posted by Eve Hammond Bushman on 5/31/2009 (4 items)
I believe this is Michael Cobb of Sort This Out Cellars in Buellton. At least that’s…
Left to right, back row Chris Connolly and me, Jenny & Tomas Lukas in the front f…
Same group, slightly more toasted?
My favorite photo, Nick Morello, former winemaker for Leona Valley Wines (holding his…

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