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We had a rockin’ date night Saturday at Monte de Oro Winery. The double bill of New Wave cult favorite Missing Persons (“Walking in LA”) and pop/punk rockers the Romantics (“What I Like About You”) thrilled the mostly local crowd, who came out to support Hospice of the Valleys. There is something magical about a concert in wine country. My … [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...]
Last week I made a trip to Temecula in search of material to review. I stopped by a few of my old favorites and sampled their new vintages, and also visited some new wineries I had not yet explored. The most impressive of my new discoveries was a family owned and operated winery that actually has been in production since 1980. Hart Family Winery is the … [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...]
I love being outdoors on a summer night. I love the warm mugginess after a hot July day, a day where the world seems to come to a standstill because of the excessive heat, but relents and encourages us to come out and play in the evening. The trees and flowers give off their musky scents, the westerly breeze sends the mercury dipping, but not too low - … [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...]
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 Danza Del Sol with new owner Bob … [Read more...]
Hey, have you checked out that winery on Monte De Oro? No not the one that looks like it just blew in from Napa. The one just a mile up the road on the right. The one with the old blue Chevy truck parked parallel to the acres of rolling vineyards with the breath taking Palomar Mountain in the background. The one that reminds you of a real farm, with a … [Read more...]
A misty Friday evening provided a wonderful backdrop into Old Town Temecula. As the door opened at the Palomar historic hotel, a cone shape stove warmed the quaint wine tasting room. The room contained well-trimmed woodwork that complimented the warmth of the building. Charlie Curry provided a cheerful welcome and the tasting began. He brought us … [Read more...]
If you're looking for in intimate wine tasting experience in Temecula and have a bend towards the reds, than you're going to want to make a special effort to visit Palumbo. Just a short drive off the main wine route of Rancho California, Palumbo is a small, what I would consider "boutique" winery. They only produce around 2,500 cases a year, and only bottle … [Read more...]
