One wine really stood out to me, which was the 2007 Syrah from Atwood Estate Vineyards. The vines had been growing for seven years when this wine was produced, and the maturity is starting to show through.
Atwood vertical tasting at The Wine Company
April 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Tonight I had the pleasure of doing a vertical tasting of Atwood Estate Vineyard Syrah from 2003 – 2007 vintage at the Wine company in Temecula. As per Taste of Temecula style I arrived fashionably late to a packed room, luckily I managed to score a seat, which is a good thing as it’s hard [...]
Local Mixologist in action (video)
April 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
See how a pro makes a Mint Julep.
Robert Renzoni Vineyards – Second Anniversary
April 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Robert Renzoni has been praised for making some of the best Italian style wines and has been producing these wines at his Temecula Valley boutique winery since April, 18th 2008. However, what most people may not know is that the Robert Renzoni’s family wine making history goes much further back…
Grab your ten gallon hat and spurs!
April 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Round up yer kin, hitch the horses and head on down to Old Town. Western days are coming to Old Town May 15th and 16th. Bring your family and friends, activities run from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday The Temecula Gunfighters will be in attendance performing a variety of skits and reenactments, [...]
"Wine & Grub" Can it get any better? I submit that it cannot!
April 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
At aproximatly a quarter to three today I recieved a text from our good friend Charity Prestifilpo of Sputino in Temecula stating the following. ”Tonight is wine and grub night at Spuntino! Keyways is pouring! Hope to see u here at 7! charity”. I followed standard TOT protocol and forwarded it to Marilyn Tipps our Marketing [...]
A Magical Night in Idyllwild
April 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Last Friday Middle Ridge Winery threw it’s inaugural Winemakers Dinner. It was a fantastic night spent with new friends, enjoying wine from the new kid on the block in a snow-filled winter wonderland.
Field to the Fork is Back
April 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
For the third year running Slow Food Temecula is hosing the Field to Fork event. This popular event combines local Farmers, Ranchers, Chefs, Brewers Vintners and Artesian Craftsmen on the beautiful grounds of Leonesse Cellars. All proceeds benefit local schools gardening programs, where the students have the opportunity to plant, grow and ultimately eat a wide-range of produce.
Crispin’s pick of the week: Red Trolley Ale
April 27, 2010 By 1 Comment
Red Trolley Ale, eliminately enjoyable any day of the week. It probably deserves a dedicated spot in your fridge.
Take Me Out To The Ballgame
April 27, 2010 By 2 Comments
Sunshine…the crack of the bat…cheering as the hitter stretches a single into a double…hot dogs with relish…a cold, cheap, 20 ounce beer…t-shirt give-a-ways…dropping your popcorn as you reach out for that foul ball that was finally hit your way…ice cream in little baseball helmets…people watching at its most entertaining.
