May 22, 2012

Sushi ‘n Sake Class Rolls Out the Fun by Rob Emmett

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A gorgeous private estate surrounded by the Francois Roux Vineyard in Temecula Wine Country was the setting for the first installment of Taste of Temecula’s Sushi ‘n Sake Class  with a great after party. Participants were treated to a first-rate sushi-making class supplemented by delicious sake and other beverages, and concluded with a delectable … [Read more...]

Sunrider Jeep Tours

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Sunrider Jeep Tours offers a unique way to visit the Temecula Wine Country - in an open air Jeep! We jumped at the chance to ride along for the day with a group of first time Wine Country guests. The day started off at the Starbucks in Old Town Temecula, which is a completely normal place to set out for an adventure in Temecula. We headed out of Old Town … [Read more...]

Longshadow Ranch Winery Keeps Rockin’ with Strangelove by The Roving Wino

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The vineyards were alive with the sound of music the other Friday night as Depeche Mode tribute band Strangelove knocked the socks off of the audience at Longshadow Winery.  No sooner than they took the stage spectators rushed it and some jumped on it to be closer to their favorite musician.  The dance area was filled with those fans that couldn’t help … [Read more...]

Heyday Makes a “Hay Day” at Falkner

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Falkner Winery and Heyday Productions hosted a fine Wine Country Roundup event the other Friday night. The attendees found themselves unexpectedly catching a rising star! The natural elements all around Falkner Winery presented a perfect setting. A high-powered telescope was even provided to enhance an already captivating heavenly host. Yet, the star … [Read more...]

Europa Village – A Taste of the Old World in the New World

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Temecula’s slogan, Old Traditions New Opportunities, could not be better suited for one of  its newest Wineries.  However, the traditions are not what we are used to around here, in this case instead of Old West think Old World - Europe, without the plane ride!  Recently, Europa Village held its first Société Europa Member Event, the Viva Vienza! … [Read more...]

Shakespeare in the Vines – Come Out and “Play”

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Shakespeare in the Vines returns for an outstanding series of outdoor performances at Stuart Cellars beginning Thursday, July 7th. The winery is sponsoring the SITV troupe for the first time this year. I attended a performance of A Midsummer’s Nights Dream a few years ago at Frangipani Winery with my teenage son. I was surprised when he agreed to go but … [Read more...]

ToT Interview: Jazz Great Warren Hill

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Internationally-loved Contemporary Jazz saxophonist Warren Hill, who has sold over 1 million albums in his 20 year career and has performed with the likes of Chaka Khan, Faith Hill, Clint Black, Brian Culbertson, and John Tesh (among others), is known for his musically-diverse & energetic live shows. In fact, he has two concerts scheduled this summer in … [Read more...]

Warm Weather Whites @ Europa Village

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About two weeks ago, I headed down to the newly opened, Europa Village winery in the heart of Temecula wine country. For those who have not been as glued to the updates on this new winery as I have, the tasting room that just opened on April 18th, appropriately called Prelude, is only the very first chapter of the Temecula Valley’s most fascinating new … [Read more...]

Thornton Jazz Series is Back!

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  Thornton Winery’s 23rd Annual Champagne Jazz Series launched this past Sunday afternoon with a virtuoso & sterling performance by Rumba/Flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook. Add in superb Thornton wine, a 5-star gourmet meal provided by Executive Chef Steve Pickell of Cafe Champagne, as well as the venue’s Mediterranean-style fountain … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]