January 29, 2012

Grow Organic at Home

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They say that late Spring is the perfect time to plant a garden.  It’s all so overwhelming, though; isn’t it?  How much space do I need? How will I irrigate it?  What types of plants will grow well in my backyard?  I confess I have attempted a garden more than once and been spectacularly unsuccessful [...]

Field to the Fork – Dig In!

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One of my favorite things about hanging out with Slow Food Temecula Valley folks like chapter president, Leah Di Bernardo, and Leonesse Cellars owner, Mike Rennie, is that they talk about farmers, chefs, winemakers, brewmasters and other local artisans like they are rock stars.  They name drop like groupies because they know that the people [...]

Big Red Fest – This Sunday!

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If you’ve never really ventured off of Rancho California Rd. and it’s popular wine tasting room “row” and you’ve always wanted to discover the gorgeous wineries along the “off-beaten path” of De Portola Rd., then this Sunday is the perfect opportunity for new wine adventures. The Big Red Fest is taking place this Sunday, April [...]

Where to “Pop the Question” in the Temecula Valley

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If you’re planning on popping the question in the Temecula area, you’ve probably already considered proposing while wine tasting at one of the romantic wineries – which is a great idea. The love of your life will be swept away by the stunning scenery and luscious wine, the answer will be “yes!” and you’ll both [...]

Wine Pick of the Week – Leonesse 2007 Cinsaut

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(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 [...]

Wine Pick of the Week – Hawk Watch Winery’s Six.Seven.Eight

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If you’re anything like me, you embrace change. Whether it’s trying a new restaurant, exploring a new yoga pose, making new friends, or just simply taking a new route to work, change is healthy for all of us. Keeps us “on our toes,” the brain sharp, and life exciting & fun. It leads us down [...]

Impressions of Field to the Fork

Impressions of Field to the Fork

Fantastic Turnout at Sunday’s Field to the Fork event which was held for the third year running at Leonesse Cellars. Every year all involved seem to hit higher levels of performance. This time round, it was supremely well organized with a massive turnout of culinary talent.

Field to the Fork is Back

Field to the Fork is Back

For the third year running Slow Food Temecula is hosing the Field to Fork event. This popular event combines local Farmers, Ranchers, Chefs, Brewers Vintners and Artesian Craftsmen on the beautiful grounds of Leonesse Cellars. All proceeds benefit local schools gardening programs, where the students have the opportunity to plant, grow and ultimately eat a wide-range of produce.

Zin and Pasta Trail

Zin and Pasta Trail

This weekend marked the inaugural Zinfandel and Pasta event for the DePortola Trail Wineries, and it was a big success

A night on the town in grand style

A night on the town in grand style

Taste of Temecula Crew were recently treated to a night with all the stops pulled out. Keeping us in a style that we could easily grow accustomed to was Showcase Limousine . Our driver Chris was an affable and intimately professional driver. We departed Temecula and kicked off the ride in style by opening an [...]