I felt a little guilty when the winemaker at Calcareous Vineyards, Jason Joyce, missed our interview at his Paso Robles winery when his new baby was sick – as he mailed me six bottles of his latest wine to make up for it. I did remember to write back, asking about the cherub, and heartily…
Circle of Hope, Inc. is proud and honored to continue the tradition set by The Betty Ferguson Foundation by hosting the 10 th Annual Vine 2 Wine classic event. This year we are excited to announce that the Mann Biomedical Park will be hosting the event, held on June 12, 2011 from 1:00 to 4:00…
Monday Night Ritual Visits Wine and Food Regions Around the World WHO: A.O.C, Los Angeles WHAT: A.O.C. Restaurant and Wine Bar, the groundbreaking wine bar on 3rd Street by Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner and Sommelier Caroline Styne, announces the May line-up of their popular Monday night series, “Flights & Bites” where guests can…
As we were preparing for our latest trip to Paso Robles, my wife and I were talking about our mutual interest in wine [okay, her interest, my obsession]. The question came up as to how we got to the point we are now. So, I started thinking about it. It actually started about 30-years ago…
I haven’t done a “One Bottle Post” in awhile because I had so much to write about from my Paso Robles trip. So, it was nice to segue from California to Mendoza, Argentina, to use my WSET education and take my time to evaluate a Malbec blend I had never had before from winemaker Michel…
Pop a Cork 2011 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND and just in time for Mother’s Day Relay For Life® Team Check ‘Em Out is hosting their annual wine event! What: POP A CORK FOR A CURE, Fifth Annual wine tasting benefiting American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life® When: Saturday, May 7, 2011, from 2 p.m. to…
09 Coteaux Du Languedoc Picpoul de Pinet 12.5% alcohol I had not had this varietal before, at least that I could recall, when my pal Denise Lowe suggested I buy it when we were at Vino 100. Color: Clear. Aroma: Fresh mowed grass, pineapple and cantaloupe melon. Taste: pineapple, very slight honey nuance, very high…
Sip, nosh, and mingle at Hollywood’s Historic Raleigh Studios June 11 and 12, where 150-plus wine, spirits, and beer folks will come together to celebrate the 6th Annual LAWineFest, benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles. Dubbed “LA’s largest educational wine festival,” LAWineFest 2011 will feature the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour, an interactive experience…
What a treat to tour caves at least at one winery in Paso Robles last week. Got us out of the rain, AND SNOW, and allowed us to imagine that we were dining at an exclusive candlelit wine dinner or an intimate wedding. Rows seemed endless, barrels calling out to us with their vintage years…