Monday, December 05, 2011, die hard GOTN members put on their winter clothing and went to Valencia Wine Company to taste and learn about the various differences and nuances of Malbec wines. This cold winter night was a perfect venue for the full bodied characteristics of this varietal and good friends. As Christmas was at…
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…
Once again, I tried a new recipe, and a never-had-before wine, in my increasing desire to learn about how wine tasting changes with food – once you spend a few nanoseconds, or more, contemplating. I’ll start with the wine tasting on its own, I’ll give you the recipe next, and then a conclusion of the…
Could you possibly be like me and still have some pesky remains of turkey and ham hidden in the recess of your fridge? I got a solution for that! In an Internet search I found the recipe below and thoroughly enjoyed it with an awesome Fritz Pinot Noir (Review of that wine will run on…
On New Year’s day Samantha, my mom and I, took an early morning stroll around the block. The sun had poked it’s way through the fog, dogs yapped their hellos and Samantha serenaded the few houses that still had their Christmas decorations up. When a middle-aged couple stepped out onto their porch for a quick…
Southern California’s Most Comprehensive Wine Tasting Event Returns On Sunday, March 11, to San Diego and Tuesday, March 13, to Pasadena, Sacramento, CA (December 12, 2011) – Family Winemakers of California, an association of family-owned wineries in California, is proud to announce dates for 2012’s upcoming tasting events in Southern California. The tasting will return…
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 tbsps light corn syrup 6 slices French, crusts removed 5 eggs 1 1/2 cups half and half (I used fat free) 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp Grand Marnier 1/4 tsp salt Directions Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix in the brown…
