February 4, 2012

Wine Pick of the Week – La Serenissima Cab Franc

La Serenissima Cab Franc - Photo by Trasier Schuyler

I first met Tony Tiso at The Wine Co. in Temecula where he was doing a private tasting for the owner.  In my usual style, I looked pathetic enough to score a small taste of Tony’s family wine.  It was just enough to get me jonzing for more. Over the past year I have met [...]

Stellar Tasting

Stellar Tasting

I’m a sucker for two things. Well actually more than that but……

Curry vineyard is invaded (video)

Curry vineyard is invaded (video)

Watch an old cult classic that was filmed in Old Town Temecula, from one of the main sets of the movie, The Palomar Hotel, home of Curry Vineyard’s tasting room. The Invaders Curry Vineyard from Crispin Courtenay on Vimeo.

Local Mixologist in action (video)

Local Mixologist in action (video)

See how a pro makes a Mint Julep.

"Wine & Grub" Can it get any better? I submit that it cannot!

"Wine & Grub" Can it get any better? I submit that it cannot!

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 [...]

Thornton Winery Creates A Fantastic Experience

Thornton Winery Creates A Fantastic Experience

Well first and foremost thanks and kudos to Crispin, Marilyn and Juanita for allowing me a couple weeks to play hooky and time to  renew my spirits. It looks like everyone enjoyed their picks and just goes to show how completely replaceable I really am. Today was proof that sometimes having no plan is the [...]

Middle Ridge Winery 2006 Meritage

Middle Ridge Winery 2006 Meritage

Before you open a bottle of Middle Ridge wine, read the back label. There is always an interesting story in the from of a conversation to introduce you to the wine that  you are about to enjoy. This weeks pick is the 2006 Middle Ridge  Meritage a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. [...]

Milagro: by definition, such an effect or event manifesting or considered as a work of God.

Milagro: by definition, such an effect or event manifesting or considered as a work of God.

Finding a good Chardonnay in this area can sometimes be challenging. Well, fret no longer my chardonnay lovers.

Introducing Vindemia's 2006 Commonwealth

Introducing Vindemia's 2006 Commonwealth

I had to check it for myself, I couldn’t believe it. After the best palates at Taste Of Temecula ravished the wine trails at this years World Of Wine, I looked at some of the results and said, “Really,

Quick Gettaway

Quick Gettaway