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On a warm summer day, many people’s thoughts turn to Rosé. One of the best places for thoughts to run anywhere is Keyways Vineyard and Winery. Set in on a gentle hill on the De Portola Wine Trail, Keyways has beautiful views and a lovely setting. I was there this week to visit my longtime friend, Jacque, who pours there. We have both been in and around … [Read more...]
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 Temecula--greeted each guest with a glass … [Read more...]
Take 6 wineaux women Add a delightful array of hors-d'oeuvres Stir in six lovely bottles of French wine from Bordeaux Sprinkle in generous portions of laughter and fun Gently fold all ingredients together Viola! You have a recipe for a beautiful thing. After a bit of whining, I was graciously invited to attend Linda Kissam's newly formed … [Read more...]
About two weeks ago, I headed down to the newly opened, Europa Village winery in the heart of Temecula wine country. For those who have not been as glued to the updates on this new winery as I have, the tasting room that just opened on April 18th, appropriately called Prelude, is only the very first chapter of the Temecula Valley’s most fascinating new … [Read more...]
For those who have been following the What’s Worth Drinking Central Coast Saga, less than three days passed after I returned from my trip before I was back in the Temecula Valley tasting wine. As a result, today’s article includes a Sauvignon Blanc from both places in something of a comparative Central Coast – Temecula Valley taste off. As I … [Read more...]
From the moment my lips touched the glass I got a tingly sensation all over with the pure sensual aromas of cherries, plum and allspice. My mouth was enlivened with the luscious notes of boyenberries, plum and toasted oak. It was full-bodied and fruit forward with a great mouth feel...smooth and silky. I close my eyes and envision the layer after layer of … [Read more...]
Several years ago, a co-worker wondered if I would like to meet her single brother. Not another blind date! He was moving from Lodi to Southern California. Groan! He was a winemaker. Hey! This is getting interesting. They were starting a winery in Temecula. Sold! I'll meet him. I'm a wine enthusiast from way back. In spite of being a Midwest girl, my wine … [Read more...]
httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPQX9nVZYfI When you think of wine regions producing great Pinot Noir, the Sonoma coast, Russian River, Santa Barbara, and the Willamette Valley typically come to mind. You now can add the Temecula Valley to that list. One of the biggest surprises of the 9th annual Pinot Noir Shootout is Woodworth Vineyards, a … [Read more...]
For Taste of Temecula’s Wine Pick of the Week, I decided to do something a little different - instead of focusing on a single wine, I’m offering my Winery Pick of the Week. On my journey up to San Francisco last month, I decided to make a pit stop into Paso Robles before heading up to the Bay Area. I have never been to Paso, and with so many … [Read more...]
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 when you walk in you are immediately made to feel at … [Read more...]
