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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 [...]
I’m a sucker for two things. Well actually more than that but……
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.
See how a pro makes a Mint Julep.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Finding a good Chardonnay in this area can sometimes be challenging. Well, fret no longer my chardonnay lovers.
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,
