I’ve never really had a problem with wine attitudes. Like the first time Eddie and I visited France. We were warned that the waiters would turn up their noses if we selected the wrong wines, scoff at an inexpensive choice and return our check too quickly. I spent the long flight getting there refreshing my…
Constantly bugging my friend Heidi to share her recipes with readers as well as her Facebook page, this one I think you can figure out even without the actual directions. It’s called: Grilled zucchini slices drizzled with balsamic glaze, beefsteak tomato, fresh basil, sautéed onion and sweet pepper on toasted ciabatta roll topped with melted…
Over 60+ Pinot producers from around the world will be gathering in Los Angeles for an elite tasting event on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Los Angeles, California – STARS of Pinot is back for a smashing event… we are preparing this to be wineLA’s biggest event in YEARS!!! From Champagne, France to the heart of the Russian River…
The photo, if I’ve done my job right, is here in this post. What appears to be Scotch Casks turned out to be much, much, more. So much more that I’m planning a field trip with other students of the current Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) so that they too can sample Spirits, Liqueurs…
Florence – Presentation of the latest Chianti Classico vintages to the top wine experts marks a unique occasion for learning all about the Chianti Classico appellation, its labels and what’s new in one of the world’s most important wine regions. This is the Chianti Classico Collection, one of the major events on the international wine…
Chateau Lettau and Grizzly Republic Tasting Rooms host a Vintage Hollywood party to celebrate the famous Vintage Paso Zinfandel Weekend March 20-22. Paso Robles – Two Downtown Tasting Rooms join forces for the first time to celebrate Vintage Paso Zinfandel Weekend. Join Chateau Lettau and Grizzly Republic March 20th through the 22nd for a Vintage…
Besides the SCV Wine Calendar for events, we also have compiled a list of local Happy Hours taken from website pages or via email. Some of our hyperlinks go straight to the Happy Hour menus! (We have not visited all of these, so this is not a list of Eve Wine 101 recommended Happy Hours,…
CARMEL VALLEY, CA — Do you love wine? Do you love learning new things? What would you think about learning more about wine? Holman Ranch Tasting Room launches its Inaugural Sip n Chat Series for 2015. Classes are structured to allow each person an opportunity to learn, taste, and enjoy. Holman Ranch will feature a…
Spain’s Great Match, now in its 21st year, is a tasting event organized by the Trade Commission of Spain, in which American importers and distributors of Spanish wines present their top products, new wines and their latest vintages to the American wine industry professionals and consumers…and offers a great education for wine 101ers! Lecture: Verdejo…
CARMEL VALLEY, CA — The estate wines of Holman Ranch include: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rosé of Pinot Noir. Holman Ranch’s 21 acres of vineyards lie between 950 and 1150 feet in elevation. The root stocks and soils are most important in producing excellent fruit from the vineyards. The surrounding Santa…