Vino Dolce…A “Sweet” Treat from Mapes Cellars
Tonight was the night to tingle the tongue with Frizzante style wines and wonderful after-dinner wines. As Ken Mapes says, these are fortified “grappa style on steroids!” A perfect way to end the day satisfying the sweet tooth in all of us. Our hosts, Don and Michelle Campini–owners of Wine on a Dime here in
Wine Pick of the Week – Villa Di Calabro’s 2006 Cabernet Franc
I have been in the wine industry in Temecula for many years, and there is nothing more pleasurable then sharing with great friends. I recently went to Old Town and visited Mike and Mindy Calabro at their winery Villa Di Calabro. Set back on Main Street behind Rosa’s Cafe is a quaint yellow cottage, and
Temecula’s Own Little Italy
Shhhh….I have a secret for you. There’s a place in town to get fast food, and have it made your way. And if you’re like me, “your way” is gourmet! Hidden in the Barons Market Place is a cozy Italian pizzeria and delicatessen – Spuntino. It is simply “è molto delizioso!” Owners Alessandro “Alex” and
Taste of Temecula….ON THE RED CARPET!
The 16th annual Temecula International Film and Music Festival premiered Sept. 15-19th at the Tower Plaza Movie Experience on Ynez Rd in Temecula, CA. I became Paparazzi for the weekend and elbowed my way in for the glitz and glamour. Opening ceremonies were emceed by none other than Timmy D of Timmy d. Productions, one
A Bit Of “Sugar “ Sweetens Up the Streets of Old Town Temecula
Hot Summer Nights are finishing in Old Town, but going out with style. I enjoyed cooling off in the summer heat with the soulful sounds of Sugaray Rayford and the Aunt Kizzy’z Boyz at Baily’s Front Street Bar & Grill. If you haven’t seen Sugaray, you must check him out when he comes back. When
Ginger’s wine pick of the Week
The Fab Five hits Temecula Wine Country with “Bada Bing” at Robert Renzoni Vineyards and Winery this weekend.



