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Tesoro Winery – Tuscan Treasure in Temecula
Someone once said that God draws straight with crooked lines. You could say this is something of a theme in Tesoro Winery’s history. Carl “Buzz” & Kimberly Olson clearly have the faith it takes to trust that life is a journey that sometimes meanders a bit off of the original path. The Olson’s have long
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Dec
Dec
Osso Buco with Red Wine
Ingredients Six 2-inch-thick meaty veal shanks, each tied with string3/4 to 1 pound each)Salt and freshly ground pepper2 large carrots, cut into 1/2 -inch dice1 medium onion, cut into 1/2 -inch dice1 celery rib, cut into 1/2 -inch dice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup dry red wine, such as Barbera or Chianti 1 cup drained canned
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Aug
Aug
Shakespeare in the Vines – Come Out and “Play”
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
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Jun
ToT Interview: Jazz Great Warren Hill
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
Warm Weather Whites @ Europa Village
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
Thornton Jazz Series is Back!
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 terrace setting, and it’s easy to
The Grand Opening – Wiens’ Cellar Room
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 intimate reserve tasting
Blessing Just The Beginning
When asked if I could attend the Blessing of the Vines event at South Coast Winery, I jumped at the opportunity. What a fabulous way to spend a Sunday afternoon, welcomed by Temecula’s premier South Coast Winery Resort & Spa to an event that launches their grape growing season. Then, I cast a wary glance
Jazz Fest @ Vail Lake Resort
The 7th Annual Temecula Wine and Music Festival will take place on Saturday, April 30th from 11:00am – 6:00pm at the Vail Lake RV Resort. Over 18 musical acts – from Pop to Jazz to R&B – are set to perform along with 10+ wineries offering some of the best wine in California, including
