Las Piedras: The Undiscovered Gem Grown on Mt. Palomar
August 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Today’s pick was inspired by an article I wrote for my site, WhatsWorthDrinking.com. In that post I reviewed a Sangiovese by what has become one of my favorite wineries in the Temecula area. Las Piedras is the private label of Steve Hagata, the winemaker at the Temecula Valley’s own Falkner Winery. Clinging to the slopes [...]
Therapy with The Acoustic Groove
August 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Roving Wino achieved a new level of entertainment when she put together the latest Wine Therapy session with The Acoustic Groove playing. The sounds of Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor and Steely Dan permeated the air as guests were sampling Spanish wines from The Wine Company and eating Paella cooked from Sandra Serebreni from A [...]
Keiko Matsui and The Sax Pack – Thornton Gives Jazz Lovers More Than Just A Great Wine Pairing
August 11, 2011 By 2 Comments
As a frequent traveler between Los Angeles and San Diego, I have watched the “sleepy” little town of Temecula, in fact the entire Temecula Valley, transform into a thriving wine community. Thornton Winery is a centerpiece of Temecula Wine Country, best known for fine sparkling wines. But it’s also a destination in itself, and for [...]
Pan-Seared Salmon with Basil-Dijon Cream Sauce
August 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Salmon is a rich source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. If you prefer, tuna, rainbow trout or Atlantic mackerel can all be used in its place (may change points.) Ingredients: 1/2 tsp olive oil 1/4 tsp minced garlic 1/2 tsp shallots, or red onion, minced 1/4 cup white wine, dry 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1/4 [...]
TOT Lunch Meet and Greet at Texas Lils
July 27, 2011 By 2 Comments
This week’s ToT Meet and Greet was in Old Town Temecula’s Texas Lil’s. What a great place to mix and mingle in this western-styled saloon/restaurant. I was unaware that the owners Ron and Becky Walton owned the two year old Vail Ranch Steakhouse and also Texas Loosey’s, both in Temecula. The Taste of Temecula’s patrons [...]
Lee Ritenour at Thornton Winery July 24th
July 27, 2011 By 6 Comments
After several years wondering what the “Temecula Experience” would be seeing a great Jazz act at Thornton Winery, I finally took the leap and drove from Los Angeles to see guitar legend Lee Ritenour. While best known for fine champagnes, Thornton Winery produces a great variety of wines both white & red, and for 22 [...]
Chicken Marsala
July 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
We thought we’d bring you a delicious standard. This classic Italian Stew combines tender pieces of chicken and a rich wine-mushroom sauce. Serve it over herbed rice pilaf or steamed white rice. Delish! Chicken Marsala Follow these simple directions and when your done you will have a meal that tastes anything but simple. 1 [...]
“Man, Let the Big Dogs Eat!”
July 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There’s an expression often used in sports when an athlete embraces his destiny. What was once deep inside the man is yanked to the surface. Somehow this man enters a realm of excellence that leaves onlookers dumbfoundedly saying, “Man, Let the Big Dog Eat!” In this case, a man’s destiny is to reach for something that [...]
TOT Lunch Meet Up At Pizzeria Venti – Tuscany at Home
July 3, 2011 By 1 Comment
As the Roving Wino I’m expected to be ambling about town having a great time doing nothing but tasting wine and sampling the town’s best restaurants. Nothing is further from the truth because in actuality I am hand-cuffed to my computer day in and day out. It always thrills me to get a chance to [...]
