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A Race to the Finish! The 2011 De Portola Winter Big Red Fest
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
Bethany’s Wine Pick
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
Wine Pick of the Week – Leonesse 2007 Cinsaut
(A Chris Baptiste/Clara Best collaboration.) Each one of us has his or her own criteria for what makes a winery “great.” For some it’s the quality of the wine, period, whether whites or reds are preferred. Without fantastic wine, how can a winery call itself “great,” correct? Others gravitate toward certain wineries for their tasting
4×4 Jeep Wine Tour!
There are many great ways to discover and enjoy Temecula’s Wine Country. Most of us simply get in our own car, select a few wineries, and get to tasting our area’s amazing wines. Easy and basic. Others prefer the designated driver route – that’s always the safe way to go. Take it a step further
Bethany’s Wine Pick (Plus a recipe from the winery owner)
There are so many great wines in Temecula Valley and the surrounding area. Sometimes it is hard to pick a favorite. Gershon Bachus made it a little easier this week. The Wine Company featured a tasting of Gershon Bachus wines at Tuesday’s Counter Club. Owners, Kenny and Christina Lesch were there, and brought five wines to share.
Villa Di Calabro Winery & Olive Oil Co.
With all the wine on the Rancho California and De Portola Wine trails some wine seekers have not yet discovered that there are tasting rooms popping up on every corner in Old Town. One of my favorites is Villa Di Calabro Winery & Olive Oil Co.



