August of 2019 was the last time my husband Eddie and I visited Santa Barbara, and I wrote about it for SCV Elite Magazine here. Fast forward to this past August and finally being in Santa Barbara again and we didn’t have as much time as our last visit. However, we did get some time…
We have really missed attending the events put on by the Historic Vineyard Society. The events encompassed tours of multiple vineyards followed by delicious dinners shared with wonderful people. Getting to rub elbows with our winemaker idols and enjoying their free flowing wine only added to the experiences. In recent years as times changed, the…
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As covered in our previous article, we initially connected with Hoss Milone, winemaker for Brutocao Family Vineyards, for the purpose of learning more about the Coro Mendocino organization. But we learned very quickly that, wonderful as Coro Mendocino is, Brutocao has a lot more to offer than just that. The Brutocao family emigrated from Italy…
Love, love, love Rodney Strong Wines. From the six I tasted in 2019 to the 2018 single bottle reserve Cabernet Sauvignon I tasted a year ago which also made my Best of 2023 list. From the New York International Wine Competition two years ago: Rodney Strong Wine Estates (Healdsburg, CA) Double Gold medal: Russian River Valley;…
PASO ROBLES – ONX Wines is thrilled to announce that its 2021 Noble Intrigue, has secured the #45 position on Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s prestigious Cellar Select list. This accolade not only highlights the exceptional quality of the wine but also reinforces the winery’s commitment to crafting unique and captivating wines that resonate with enthusiasts around…
I was wholly unaware of the 100% single varietal Napa reds from Component Wine, from 19th century “heritage” vineyards, until this tasting. I read the press release below where I learned about the challenges from the weather that winemaker Marc Gagnon faced in 2022 and that Gagnon is also the Co-Founder & Director of Winemaking…
I recently received a press release regarding the winners of the 2024 International Whisky Competition. I was interested in one as it had a well-known single malt whisky in a ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail: Best Whisky Based RTD: The Glenlivet Twist & Mix Old Fashioned Ready to Serve Cocktail (Pernod Ricard) This innovative cocktail impressed judges…
I found myself describing the experience as both exhilarating and breathtaking, and these two words have now taken on a new meaning for me, probably forever. Raimund added to my thoughts when he said that here, we “always sit in the green.” Last week I shared an introduction and travel tips on visiting the Middle…
How do you feel about Cabernet Franc wine? I go through phases of liking one varietal over another depending on the time of year, the food pairing, or as I hope in this case, that I find another maker that I fall in love with. Today the test goes to the Lang & Reed 2022…