February 2, 2012

A Fun ’80′s Flashback in Wine Country

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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 [...]

Let’s Party at Dudley’s!

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We are celebrating our 3rd Grand Opening Anniversary and we need you! This economy has not made it easy for a new business to survive but here we are after 3 years and we’re throwing a HUGE TASTING PARTY to thank you all and celebrate!! When I saw this Facebook post from Ginger Giordano, Dudley’s [...]

Superb Summer Sunsets at Callaway

Callaway Winery Sunset

All photos by Darla Castleberry I was excited to receive my first assignment from Taste of Temecula last Friday afternoon, and what a treat it was! This evening was the kick off to Callaway’s Summer Sunsets event which will be held on the patio each Friday evening for the next 9 weeks. We were met [...]

Bordeaux Mix

The Bordeaux line-up. (Photo by Debbie Wiens)

The Grand Opening – Wiens’ Cellar Room

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  Recently, Wiens Family Cellars in Temecula, marked the grand opening of their latest feature designed to pamper and delight the most discerning wine connoisseurs. Already established as a leading purveyor of southern California big red wines with an enticing wedding venue, and hot summer nights entertainment headquarters, Wiens just added an intimate reserve tasting [...]

Wine Pick of the Week – Briar Rose Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – 2005

(Photo by Tom Plant)

Barrel Tasting at Stuart Cellars

Barrel Tasting Stuart

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 [...]

Thorton releases 7 new wines (video)

Thorton releases 7 new wines (video)

Check out the new Spring Releases from Thorton Winery, and interview with Winemaker Don Reha.

Middle Ridge Winery

Middle Ridge Winery

The Taste of Temecula staff was fortunate enough to meet up with Melody and Chris Johnston owners of Middle Ridge Winery, at The Wine Collective

Ramona's Rising Star

Ramona's Rising Star

Tucked away past the Wild Animal Park is a fledgling winery poised to change all the rules for winemaking in Southern California. The winery is Milagro Farm Vineyards and Winery and they are crafting some exceptional wines.