May 22, 2012

Temecula House of Wine – the Wine Pick of the Week

Temecula wine at your fingertips. (Photo by Juanita Juarez)

One of the many unique features of the Palomar Inn Hotel (see our story here) is that it also includes the Temecula House of Wine under its roof. Owner Carlos Palma has furnished Old Town with it’s only one-stop-shop that includes the most complete selection of local wines in the Temecula Valley. Because of that, Carlos’ gorgeous store is our Wine Pick … [Read more...]

Reinventing Temecula Wine

Reinventing Temecula Wine

June 07, 2010 - CORRECTION When I originally wrote this article I took a quote out of context and managed to mangle it's meaning. Here is Cane Vanderhoof's clarification: ...just to clarify my own thoughts for you. I think what you refer to as "bad harvests", is what I referred to as "failures." By "failures" in any given vintage what I refer to are … [Read more...]

JD Priest Band Rocks Miramonte

JD Priest Band Rocks Miramonte

The soulful and rockin’ JD Priest Band took over Miramonte Winery’s warm and cozy tasting room last Friday night and did their best to turn it into southern-fried juke joint - filled with friends, adult libations, great food, and a smokin’ tunes.  This was the place to end one’s workweek, blow off a little steam, and start the weekend in the correct … [Read more...]

When Wine And Vibe Collide

When Wine And Vibe Collide

Miramonte Winery has of late been making news in the valley  by capitalizing on the huge social media trend and establishing itself as a new generation winery.  When you walk into Miramonte, owned by Cain Vanderhoof', you instantly realize there is something different about this place. It's like "Toto, we're not in Temecula anymore." The atmosphere is … [Read more...]

Vibe 2.0

Vibe 2.0

Yes, I know, you missed the last one. Well sucks to be you. This Saturday, Miramonte Winery hosts VIBE 2.0. Come and get your groove on, no other winery is even close. Taste of Temecula crew will be there, likely giving away awesome wine, as that is something we manage to do well. 6pm till it's done. Miramonte, Rancho California Rd, just look for the … [Read more...]

VYPER @ Miramonte Winery

VYPER @ Miramonte Winery

Tonight I find myself with the future movers and shakers of Temecula Valley. It's a different scene than what you would expect to see. No Ties except a pink tie under a fashion forward vest worn by Victor Bottino from Stage Stop Directory . The  humble leader who rules the roost over this room full of brazen and bold entrepreneurs known as the VYP ( … [Read more...]