Wine Pick of the Week – Doffo 2008 Malbec
September 2, 2010 by Chris Baptiste · Leave a Comment
Doffo Winery is perhaps the best-kept secret in the Temecula Wine Country. Owner Marcello Doffo and his family (wife Zulma and their children Damian and Brigitte) produce some of the most flavorful, full-bodied and fruit-forward wines in the area – if not all of California. Following the philosophy that great winemaking … Read More
Wine Pick of the Week – Doffo 2008 Malbec
September 2, 2010 by Chris Baptiste · Leave a Comment
Doffo Winery is perhaps the best-kept secret in the Temecula Wine Country. Owner Marcello Doffo and his family (wife Zulma and their children Damian and Brigitte) produce some of the most flavorful, full-bodied and fruit-forward wines in the area – if not all of California. Following the philosophy that great winemaking … Read More
Wine Pick of the Week – Doffo 2008 Malbec
September 2, 2010 by Chris Baptiste · Leave a Comment
Doffo Winery is perhaps the best-kept secret in the Temecula Wine Country. Owner Marcello Doffo and his family (wife Zulma and their children Damian and Brigitte) produce some of the most flavorful, full-bodied and fruit-forward wines in the area – if not all of California. Following the philosophy that great winemaking … Read More
Wine Pick of the Week – Doffo 2008 Malbec
September 2, 2010 by Chris Baptiste · Leave a Comment
Doffo Winery is perhaps the best-kept secret in the Temecula Wine Country. Owner Marcello Doffo and his family (wife Zulma and their children Damian and Brigitte) produce some of the most flavorful, full-bodied and fruit-forward wines in the area – if not all of California. Following the philosophy that great winemaking … Read More
Wine Pick of the Week – Doffo 2008 Malbec
September 2, 2010 by Chris Baptiste · Leave a Comment
Doffo Winery is perhaps the best-kept secret in the Temecula Wine Country. Owner Marcello Doffo and his family (wife Zulma and their children Damian and Brigitte) produce some of the most flavorful, full-bodied and fruit-forward wines in the area – if not all of California. Following the philosophy that great winemaking … Read More
Made in Temecula: Greens Two Ways
August 9, 2010 by Corie Maue · Leave a Comment
We are so excited! It is Saturday and we are off to the Old Town Temecula Farmer’s Market to pick up our box from the Inland Empire CSA. CSA stands for Consumer Supported Agriculture and the program is one of my new favorite things. They offer several options for local folks who are interested in shopping, cooking … Read More
Restaurants
Raviolis! Osteria Now In Murrieta!
Chef Giuseppe di Gristina, one of the Temecula Valley’s most beloved & respected food “artists,” and his family, have just opened their second restaurant – Raviolis! Osteria. … [Read More...]
@ Thai BBQ
Photo by Mike Chava Tucked in a narrow slice in a smallish shopping center is a Thai restaurant that should not be missed. At Thai BBQ is an authentic family owned eatery. Jason Sithichai … [Read More...]
It’s All Greek to Me!
The Greek Place Restaurant I absolutely love the flavors of Greek food, so this restaurant was a true pleasure for my palate. Throw in a little belly dancing, flaming cheese, and … [Read More...]
Wine & Wineries
Wine Pick of the Week – Doffo 2008 Malbec
Doffo Winery is perhaps the best-kept secret in the Temecula Wine Country. Owner Marcello Doffo and his family (wife Zulma and their children Damian and Brigitte) produce some of the … [Read More...]
Wine Pick of the Week – La Serenissima Cab Franc
I first met Tony Tiso at The Wine Co. in Temecula where he was doing a private tasting for the owner. In my usual style, I looked pathetic enough to score a small taste of Tony's … [Read More...]
Danza Del Sol: Wine Pick
The “dog days” of summer have finally crept up on us. After a mild summer thus far, the mercury is soaring and 90+ degree days are going to be the norm for the next month here … [Read More...]
Things to Do
Wine Pick of the Week – Doffo 2008 Malbec
Doffo Winery is perhaps the best-kept secret in the Temecula Wine Country. Owner Marcello Doffo and his family (wife Zulma and their children Damian and Brigitte) produce some of the most flavorful, full-bodied and fruit-forward wines in the area – if not all of California. Following the philosophy that great winemaking … [Read More...]
Sweet Cheeks Studio – Where it’s “All About You!”
From the moment you walk into Sweet Cheeks, you feel at home. This is no overwrought Zen garden spa; it is simply a relaxing space. Owners, Stephen and Cheryl Rhodes, planned it that way. They want each client to feel like family, and they are committed to a philosophy of complete attention to their client’s individual … [Read More...]
The Temecula Valley Players Present Fiddler on the Roof
If you love great theater and have been longing to escape into a classic musical, make plans now to head down to the Old Town Temecula Community Theater to catch Fiddler on the Roof presented by the Temecula Valley Players and directed by J Scott Lapp. The gorgeous set design and live orchestra set the tone immediately. … [Read More...]
Intrepid Cycles
Imagine riding into Sturgis, South Dakota for their annual motorcycle rally sitting on a bike that is a unique, one-of-a-kind, custom-made motorcycle -one that not only sets you apart from everyone else at this world-famous event, but is the only bike of it’s kind in the entire world. The kind of two-wheel machine that … [Read More...]
Meet the Author!
Have you read What to Expect When You’re Expecting with a highlighter and post-its in hand, or are you the kind of parent who thinks Dr. Spock is a Star Trek character? Whatever your level of parenting expertise, no matter how much you look to others to teach you how to keep from screwing up your kid, RAISING THE PERFECT … [Read More...]
Masia de Yabar Old Town Urban Winery – Opening Soon
Masa de Yabar in Old Town They say opening a business is much like bearing a child. So much love, work and worry, but such a joy in the end. The new Masia de Yabar Urban Winery in Old Town Temecula is clearly a labor of love for owners Wilmer Yabar, Waleed Jouzy and Carlos Rivas. Although the main property has … [Read More...]
Mount Palomar Winery…and Then Some
Situated on over 300 acres in the heart of Temecula wine country, Mount Palomar Winery is known for its classic Bordeaux-style blends and Italian varietals, as well as producing Port and Solera Cream Sherry. Established in 1969, it was one of the first to bring the trend of Mediterranean grape varietals, which are so … [Read More...]
The English Beat @ Wiens Family Cellars
Have you ever had the fantasy of hosting your favorite band in your own backyard? You know, having a huge party (maybe it’s your birthday bash) where say, the Clash, or perhaps Wilco, or if you’re thinking really big, maybe Mick, Keith & the boys (“Ladies and gentleman, please welcome…the Rolling Stones!”) … [Read More...]
“Aroma Table” Wine Tasting in Idyllwild
If you’re like me, you enjoy trying to pick out all of the bouquet “notes” that are associated with a particular wine you’re out tasting in the wineries. It’s like a personal challenge, isn’t it? Can you detect the apricot in a Viognier or the black pepper of a spicy Syrah or the smokey mocha of a Rhone-style … [Read More...]
Barrel Tasting at Stuart Cellars
I love being outdoors on a summer night. I love the warm mugginess after a hot July day, a day where the world seems to come to a standstill because of the excessive heat, but relents and encourages us to come out and play in the evening. The trees and flowers give off their musky scents, the westerly breeze sends the … [Read More...]
