February 8, 2012

Bon Appetite with Temecula’s A La Cuisine

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Have you ever wanted a certified Le Cordon Bleu chef to cook for your next intimate party or special event?  You can, and you don’t have to look any further than Temecula to find her.  Sandra Serebreni of A La Cusine will artfully create a sumptuous meal that you and your guests will never forget. “My [...]

Get to Know Bel Vino Winery in 2012

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By now, many people have heard that boutique winery Stuart Cellars was sold and is now Bel Vino.  (And if you haven’t, then you heard it here first!)  When winery ownership changes hands, people end up wondering who the new owners are, what’s going to be different, and – most importantly to those who consider [...]

Tis the Season to Give… Back. The Brewer Boys “DREAM BIG,” Benefit Concert by Sara Hastings

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On the evening of December  18th, one of Temecula wine country’s newest winery, Monte De Oro was pleased to host the Brewer Boys in a benefit concert as a chance to give back to the community. Brothers Justin, 18, and Nathan, 14, have emerged as a new and fresh musical duo, and have recently appeared on [...]

A Race to the Finish! The 2011 De Portola Winter Big Red Fest

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Yes, I deserve a medal.  Or, a Certificate of Completion.  Tell you what…I’ll settle for a T-shirt that says, “I Survived the 2011 De Portola Winter Big Red Fest!”  because truth be told, this one-day event offering tastes of the De Portola Wine Trail’s finest red wines, along with gourmet appetizers at all nine of [...]

Appreciating the Vine and the Wine at Falkner

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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 [...]

Vive La Baily Vineyard & Winery!

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November twentieth was a chilly winter day.  The afternoon held a sky full of wet clouds that were constantly taunting those outdoors with a great spill out all over Temecula and surrounding cities.  I drove into the parking lot of Baily Winery around two o’clock and as I did, it became apparent to me that, [...]

Wineries Rolled Out the Barrels and We Had a Passport to Fun

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Last Saturday was overcast and then it began to drizzle as I headed my car over to Rancho California Road.  But it was going to take a lot more than rain to keep me away from Temecula Valley Wine Country’s Harvest Celebration.  This was a wonderful opportunity to check out some new wines and each [...]

Sumptuous Scenery and Cuisine at Stuart Cellars by Dana Campbell

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Stuart Cellars held their 9th Annual Harvest Clam Bake to celebrate the Fall Season which was the perfect setting since this Winery has the most picturesque hilltop views in all of wine country. Last Saturday evening the scenery from the hilltop consisted of rolling fall colored grape vines which were complimented perfectly by the orange glow of [...]

Woofs and Purrs In The Vines at Oak Mountain Winery

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Have you heard?  Oak Mountain Winery is really going to the dogs.  Of course I mean that in the most positive way.  This past Saturday, Oak Mountain held their fourth annual gathering of owners and pooches who come together to raise money for Cause for Paws, an organization that assists owners of  pets suffering from diabetes.  Valerie [...]

The Help Ride is Roaring to Town! By Kristine

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Not a weekend goes by that you won’t find something fun to do in Old Town Temecula – always alive with the great sounds of music, gathering of family and friends and the incredible aromas everywhere you go! The weekend of October 29th promises to add an even sweeter sound with the roar of hundred’s [...]