May 17, 2012

VYPER @ Miramonte Winery

VYPER @ Miramonte Winery

Tonight I find myself with the future movers and shakers of Temecula Valley. It's a different scene than what you would expect to see. No Ties except a pink tie under a fashion forward vest worn by Victor Bottino from Stage Stop Directory . The  humble leader who rules the roost over this room full of brazen and bold entrepreneurs known as the VYP ( … [Read more...]

Hello, "Ladies"

Hello, "Ladies"

So there I was at our Taste Of Temecula meet up this week at Sushi Camp, enjoying one of Donnie's creations. My reverie was disrupted when two of our lady staff members confronted me about my lack of love for whites and sweeter wines. I was shocked and slightly taken back by the directness of this inquiry or should I say interrogation. I thought of saying … [Read more...]

Wine Class and Tasting at the Wine Company

Wine Class and Tasting at the Wine Company

Wednesday evening wine class at the Wine Company was a great experience. Edwin Mahieu, a local resident and “wine coach,” provided some insights regarding wine basics, stemware, handling of different cork screws, and storage temperatures. The evening was further enhanced with a basic wine video and three different white wines for this initial … [Read more...]

700th Fan

700th Fan

Congratulations to Jenica Moore Thyssen, 700th fan of Taste of Temecula. We will be in touch soon with your wine. Did not win? Join The Taste of Temecula staff Monday 12:00 in Murrieta at The Mill for lunch, door prizes...but your paying your own way … [Read more...]

Cougar Chili Cookoff

Cougar Chili Cookoff

Join the Taste of Temecula crew at Cougar Vineyard and Winery, February 7th starting at 1:00. Chili cook-off and judging, followed by a little football. … [Read more...]

Wine Class at the Wine Company

Wine Class at the Wine Company

Join the Wine Company tonight with Edwin Mahieu, a local resident and "wine coach," providing additional insights regarding red wine basics, when to use and not use an aeration device, types of decanters, and wine buying techniques. The evening will further be enhanced with a basic wine video that covers Sonoma and Central Coast Red Wines. Classes are every … [Read more...]

Aiyara : Thai-riffic

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Proud is the word that overcomes me when writing the piece on this restaurant. The truth is Aiyara is very near and dear to my heart. You see, when it’s a cold night and you just want to cozy up next to the fire and watch a movie with a bowl of chicken noodle soup for dinner, I would rather cozy up with a bowl of Tom Kha Gai. Tom what you ask? Maybe some … [Read more...]

VIBE

VIBE

Music, food, wine, what's not to like. Saturday night was the premier of VIBE at Miramonte Winery in the Temecula Valley, and it was the start of something special. When you think of a winery and music, all to often it is the same old formula, Jazz, Classical and occasionally rock preformed by geriatric musicians. Miramonte's vibe, shatters that … [Read more...]

Visual Expressions at The Merc

Visual Expressions at The Merc

The monsoon that had engulfed Temecula for the last few days, lightened up to a drizzle for the Premier Exhibition of Visual Expressions 2010 at Gallery at the Merc. The gallery was mobbed with over 200 people in attendance, overflow was on the porch as there was simply no room inside.   The premier of Visual Expressions 2010 was organized by Sissi … [Read more...]

Temecula Wine Lovers Meet Up at The Collective

Temecula Wine Lovers Meet Up at The Collective

Last Friday approximately 30 members of the Meetup.com group Temecula Wine Lovers got together at The Collective in Old Town Temecula. The soggy weather did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of this group, and everyone appeared to have a great time. Quite a few members hit the Old Town wine scene after the event with a few edging over to the Wine Company … [Read more...]