February 4, 2012

A Blend Of Dreams

A Blend Of Dreams

What new Temecula Rhone style wine has  54% Syrah, 25% Cinsaut, 16% Grenache, and 5% Mourvedre? The answer is Leonesse Cellars 2007 Melange De Reves.  I’m always excited to find a new treasure in the valley and today I feel excitement as I share my latest find with the Taste Of Temecula family. If you [...]

The World of Wine returns to Temecula in 9 days.

The World of Wine returns to Temecula in 9 days.

Last years harvest has been slumbering away for the Winter and is now ready for barrel tasting. Malolactic fermentation is complete and the wine has had time to rest. Some wines will be bottled for immediate consumption, and others will continue their quiet slumber for a few more years. Join us in celebrating the World [...]

Vibe at Miramonte

Vibe at Miramonte

Last night was the second event, and it had people dancing most of the night. Another rocking night with DJ’s stretching hard, trying to mesh 1986 with 2008 back to back tunes. It worked. Judging by the five empty wine bottles, my table had fun. The place was packed early on and gradually lightened up. [...]

Wine Extraordinaire in Anaheim

Wine Extraordinaire in Anaheim

The Orange County Wine Society (OCWS) is just days away from the wine tasting event of the year—the 2010 Wine Extraordinaire! Please make plans for you and your friends to join us for this year’s event on Sunday, February 28, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Hilton Anaheim. Consider this the Shopping Mall of Wines with over 65 wineries under one roof.

Villa Di Calabro Winery & Olive Oil Co.

Villa Di Calabro Winery & Olive Oil Co.

With all the wine on the Rancho California and De Portola Wine trails some wine seekers have not yet discovered that there are tasting rooms popping up on every corner in Old Town. One of my favorites is Villa Di Calabro Winery & Olive Oil Co.

Temecula Valley Foundation for Excellence in Education Brings Back Taste of Temecula Valley to Raise Money for TVUSD Students

Temecula Valley Foundation for Excellence in Education Brings Back Taste of Temecula Valley to Raise Money for TVUSD Students

Courtesy, Taste of Temecula Valley TEMECULA, CA – The Temecula Valley Foundation for Excellence in Education (TVFEE), in partnership with the Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD), the City of Temecula, and Riverside County, will sponsor a Taste of Temecula Valley (TOTV) April 17-18. Proceeds will benefit the more than 29,000 students in grades K-12 [...]

A Magical Evening at Ponte

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Valentines Day is all about romance, and nothing says romance like gourmet food in the Temecula Wine Country. We had the pleasure of attending Ponte’s Romantic Valentines Dinner, which did not disappoint. When we stepped into the winery we were offered a glass of the Moscato Champagne as we waited to be shown to our [...]

Soro's Mediterranean Grill six months later

Soro's Mediterranean Grill six months later

If we enter the way-back machine and travel to August of last year we will find Taste of Temecula being written by one man and photographed by whomever he could bribe. Flash forward more six months and there are now 16 people on the roster so change is constant. It is constant everywhere but one [...]

La Pointe, Grand Opening

La Pointe, Grand Opening

February 11th marked the grand opening ceremony and party of La Pointe, Private Client Group a Full Service Brokerage and Financial Planner in Old Town Temecula.

Vibe 2.0

Vibe 2.0

Yes, I know, you missed the last one. Well sucks to be you. This Saturday, Miramonte Winery hosts VIBE 2.0. Come and get your groove on, no other winery is even close. Taste of Temecula crew will be there, likely giving away awesome wine, as that is something we manage to do well. 6pm till [...]