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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 up with Tony (or his father Dr. John Tiso) at various restaurants or local private … [Read more...]
I'm a sucker for two things; Wine and Spontaneity. (Well actually more than two but Wine and Spontaneity are definitely at the top of the list.) Last minute wine tastings are hard for me to turn down. Yesterday I received an email from one of the oldest wine bars in Old Town Temecula, Stellar Cellars. New owners Julian and Jill Nelson have been putting on … [Read more...]
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. … [Read more...]
Tune in to see an Authentic Mint Julep being made at Baily's Old Town Temecula by Mixologist and owner Kim Baily. Mint Julip at Baily's Old Town Temecula pt. 1 of 2 from Crispin Courtenay on Vimeo. Video by Trasier Schuyler True Kentucky Mint Julep - for Kentucky Derby on Saturday By: Kim Baily Drink Recipe Ingredients: • 15 oz. Bulleit Bourbon (25 … [Read more...]
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 and Events Coordinator. Then … [Read more...]
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 best plan of all. Being in the middle of a whirlwind … [Read more...]
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. It is mostly Merlot which accounts for the mellowness … [Read more...]
Yep, that's pretty much how I see it too. Finding a good Chardonnay in this area can sometimes be challenging. Well, fret no longer my chardonnay lovers. Although you have been drawn to La Crema and the sort, I have found your local alternative and at a price that you will sing an ample praise to. I love my passion for turning people onto wine, I am … [Read more...]
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, didn't they just open this weekend?" The responses from the crew were all the same, "It's really good wine!" Now, I believed them of course but I needed a … [Read more...]
On the Road with Taste of Temecula's Traz to Lompoc When I came home around noon last Friday I knew I had hit that proverbial wall. My wife knew it too. I said, "We have those vouchers for The Embassy Suites in Lompoc, but we would have to leave early Sunday to get home in time for a staff meeting Sunday afternoon." When she said "Let's go," that was all … [Read more...]
