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Last Minute Party? By Roving Wino!
Are you throwing a last minute New Year’s Eve party? Don’t despair! You can give the perfect party without spending a lot of money or time and still make the evening memorable. The secret to a successful fete is to get organized, serve simple finger foods and delicious cocktails. With a little creativity and a
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Dec
Dec
Appreciating the Vine and the Wine at Falkner
Falkner Winery was the venue and wine was the topic. What better place for a “wino” like me to be? I was immersed in a Wine Appreciation class that was conducted by their assistant Winemaker and sommelier George Myers. This class was extremely educational and I would highly recommend it to both expert and beginning
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Dec
Dec
Need Some Party Drinks? Crack Open the Champagne!
No party is complete without the alcohol and if ever there’s a time to serve champagne New Year’s Eve is it! Make sure your bar or freezer has plenty of ice and bubbly! You’ll want have plenty of champagne flutes or at least wine glasses for toasting. Below are few of my favorite specialty champagne
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Dec
Dec
Illusions and Laughter Help a Friend in Need
Lately we have found ourselves covering many charity events that offered a wide variety of talent and last night was no exception. Upon entering the Creekside Grille at Wilson Creek Winery we were greeted with a warm smile and a glass of champagne. We were pleasantly surprised when we found ourselves along with a packed
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Dec
Dec
When Chefs Compete, We All Win
The venue was Journey at Pechanga and the aromas of exquisite cuisine wafted through the air as I followed my nose to the 4th Annual Chef Open event. Nine of our best local chefs competed for the title of “Top Chef of Southern California” benefiting the Oak Grove Center for Education, Treatment & The Arts
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Nov
Nov
Let It Ride – Food and Fun While Supporting a Great Cause
The thunderous sounds of music mixed with the rumbling roars of motorcycles at the Third Annual Help Ride and Music Festival in Old Town Temecula. If you wanted some peace and quiet, this obviously was not the place to be; but if you wanted to rock out to some great music, check out the motorcycles and
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Nov
Nov
Hot Music Fun at the Rod Run
Twice a year Old Town Temecula plays host to the Rod Run to over 65,000 people. Whether you come for the classic cars, the merchants, or to support the various charities that benefit from this event, there is something of interest for everyone. Friday night automobile aficionados came to watch the hundreds of classic vehicles
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Oct
Oct
Sip Into The Sunset With “Storyteller” – Musical Journey Amidst The Vines
Balmy summer nights are the perfect time to linger at your favorite winery and enjoy a glass of wine and listen to music. Stuart Cellars is located high up on a hill and with a gentle breeze and panoramic views we were greeted with the acoustic sounds of Storyteller. Storyteller is a regional group that
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Sep
Sep
Escape on a Musical Journey in Wine Country
Things were heating up at Keyways Winery and it wasn’t just the weather. Friday night Escape was rocking and they proved to all that they were not just another tribute band. Some whispered that they sounded more like Journey than the present day band. In spite of electrical issues that continued to cause audio problems,
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Aug
Aug
Searching for the Perfect Mojito…In Wine Country? Mambo found it at Keyways
For those who are unfamiliar with me my name is Mambo, and I’m a Blue and Gold Macaw that resides at The Roving Wino’s house. I’m considered to be somewhat of a party animal, so watch your drinks as I have a tendency to help myself. Being a tropical bird I prefer drinks that are
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Aug
Aug
