May 22, 2012

Wine Knowledge 101

Be the "Go-To Guy" when wine tasting.

Ok, so you want to be the big man in the group (insert appropriate silver back sounds.) You want to be the go-to guy, the in-the-know man of the crowd. You look at the wine list as everyone is expectantly looking at you. They are embarrassed to have ordered a Bad Cab prior to your arrival. Finally, the group's proclaimed "wine expert" has arrived and … [Read more...]

“Chef Open” Fundraiser @ Pechanga

Chef Michael Henry of Meritage. (Photo courtesy of PEAR P.R.)

Southern California’s Top Chef to be Named at Oak Grove Center Fundraiser Murrieta nonprofit seeks best chef through fundraising event. Murrieta, CA (November 4, 2010) – Chef’s from all over Southern California will compete in the 3rd Annual “Chef Open” at the Journey at Pechanga clubhouse on Monday, November 15, 2010. Presented by Oak Grove … [Read more...]

Cooking Classes at Oak Mountain Winery

Cooking Classes at Oak Mountain Winery

Oak Mountain Winery, located on the picturesque De Portola Wine trail, played host to a cooking class on Friday night. Executive Chef Michael Allan Cragg taught eager and engaged participants many flexible and tasty recipes. Oak Mountain owner and winemaker, Steve Andrews, was on hand to pair his wines perfectly with each course. The cooking class took … [Read more...]

Middle Ridge Winery

Middle Ridge Winery

Last Thursday 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. We were there to sample some wine, hopefully get a wine pick of the week. Done and done. Middle Ridge Winery currently has six varietals bottled with a few more aging away in barrels. This is quite … [Read more...]

Lorimar Vineyards and Winery

Lorimar Vineyards and Winery

It was another Friday evening after work. A drive to Old Town Temecula made the evening wonderful with a tasting at Lorimar Winery.  The actual winery is located off Anza road, north of Rancho California road, however their new tasting room is located next to the old mercantile store off of Main Street. The tasting room is visually appealing with rich … [Read more...]

Hello, "Ladies"

Hello, "Ladies"

So there I was at our Taste Of Temecula meet up this week at Sushi Camp, enjoying one of Donnie's creations. My reverie was disrupted when two of our lady staff members confronted me about my lack of love for whites and sweeter wines. I was shocked and slightly taken back by the directness of this inquiry or should I say interrogation. I thought of saying … [Read more...]