2nd Annual Glorious Bites Competition Opens for Entries Sonoma, CA —Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, producer of California’s most awarded sparkling wines, is once again searching for the most glorious appetizer recipe in the country to pair with its Sonoma Brut. Budding home cooks age 21 and over are encouraged to channel their inner-foodie and…
Last week I gave you information about the seminar at the latest Garagiste Festival as well as the list of wineries pouring. I couldn’t taste everything, but of the wines I tasted, these were the standouts for me: Alta Colina Vineyards – Rhones from this Paso producer continue to impress. Especially liked the 2012 Grenache…
The One. The Only. Cocktails on the Roof is back on September 9, bringing you the party of the year, New York style, on the rooftop of the Macy’s Parking Garage! This immediate fan favorite returns, complete with greenery, a photo opportunity area for all your selfie poses (provided by The Magazine of Santa Clarita),…
San Jose, Calif.–J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines announced that Red Winemaker Steve Peck has been named ‘Winemaker of the Year’ by the San Luis Obispo County wine industry. Peck was nominated for ‘Winemaker of the Year’ by an esteemed group of industry associations that includes the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance, the San Luis Obispo…
The California Fruit Wine Company products can be found locally at: Whole Foods Valencia Pinot’s Palette Valencia and Encino LA Rail The Santa Barbara Vino Train (www.larail.com) Cocktails on the Roof 9/9!
A few weeks ago I teased Beacon readers about the new Scotch tasting club membership that I purchased for my husband, Eddie, for his birthday from ForScotchLovers.com. Well, five wax-sealed sample bottles arrived, along with the proper nosing glass, and we were off! Our first allocation, as there would be several more in the upcoming…
National Association of Wine Retailers Expect Black Market And Lost Tax Revenue if Wine Shipping Law is Not fixed (Harrisburg, PA) Unknown to many is that while the recent Pennsylvania alcohol reform legislation allowed direct consumer wine shipments from out of state wineries, it also banned consumers from having wine shipped to them from out-of-state…
After years working alongside visionaries including Robert Mondavi in Napa, the masterful winemaker continues to innovate and evolve his family’s award-winning winery. Paso Robles, California – As a child working the 740-acre vineyard planted in Atascadero by his grandfather, David Parrish knew he wanted a life among the rolling vine rows of wine country. Years later…
I’ve been writing about the Garagiste Festivals since they started in 2011, so I won’t bore you with too much of the history here. Summary: Focusing on small wineries, many with no tasting rooms, it started with an annual event in Paso Robles, expanded to Solvang, then to Los Angeles and most recently added an…
I have more than one friend that knows much more about wine from drinking alone than I do via classes and tastings, and Timmy is one of them. This week I have two of Timmy’s finds to rate, as even though he knows best, he has grown to trust my growing knowledge, and I’m honored…