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World of Wine – Tasting Notes

10. March 2010

Transcribed tasting notes, food and general interpretation of the 2010 Wold of Wine in the Temecula ava, for the wine geek in you!

A buzz is filling the Temecula Valley air. People are wondering what is going on at a little winery off the De Portola wine trail. Is Filsinger Winery increasing the size of their tasting room, are they adding patio seating, or are they creating more parking? Well it’s all that and even more… Filsinger, now called [...]

World of Wine: Best of the Best

10. March 2010

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The Taste of Temecula (TOT) team spent all day Saturday and Sunday reviewing wineries as part of the World of Wine (WOW) event. The review included food & wine pairings, overall look of the facility, interviewing the many wine makers, and meeting the winery owners. At the end of the day the group got together to review each other’s notes and select the winners.

200 Winemakers pour 750 wines this Sunday

9. March 2010

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200 Winemakers pour 750 wines this Sunday

"Tasting 2010” will feature over 200 small, family-owned California wineries, pouring more than 750 wines.

When Wine And Vibe Collide

5. March 2010

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Miramonte Winery has of late been making news in the valley

Splash Wine Bar

4. March 2010

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Splash is a unique wine bar in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego that attracts the smart and beautiful crowds to lounge in deep leather couches, or hang out at the bar. It is unique in that all the wine is dispensed in self-service Enomatic machines. There are 72 wines available with new varieties [...]

A Blend Of Dreams

26. February 2010

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What new Temecula Rhone style wine has 54% Syrah, 25% Cinsaut, 16% Grenache, and 5% Mourvedre? The answer is Leonesse Cellars 2007 Melange De Reves. I’m always excited to find a new treasure in the valley and today I feel excitement as I share my latest find with the Taste Of Temecula family. If you like [...]

The World of Wine returns to Temecula in 9 days.

25. February 2010

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Last years harvest has been slumbering away for the Winter and is now ready for barrel tasting. Malolactic fermentation is complete and the wine has had time to rest. Some wines will be bottled for immediate consumption, and others will continue their quiet slumber for a few more years. Join us in celebrating the World of [...]

Vibe at Miramonte

21. February 2010

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Last night was the second event, and it had people dancing most of the night. Another rocking night with DJ’s stretching hard, trying to mesh 1986 with 2008 back to back tunes. It worked. Judging by the five empty wine bottles, my table had fun. The place was packed early on and gradually lightened up. Conversation is [...]

Wine Extraordinaire in Anaheim

19. February 2010

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The Orange County Wine Society (OCWS) is just days away from the wine tasting event of the year—the 2010 Wine Extraordinaire! Please make plans for you and your friends to join us for this year’s event on Sunday, February 28, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Hilton Anaheim. Consider this the Shopping Mall of Wines with over 65 wineries under one roof.