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The Wise Bird Knows – It’s All in the Glass
I’ve been asked by various birds on my wine flights what glass goes with what wine. First of all the glass should always be large enough to contain a full serving without approaching being halfway filled. The bowl of a wine glass should be transparent and without design that might obscure or prevent observing the
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Jan
Jan
This Holiday Season Set a “Table for Two” as The Roving Wino & Harvest 2U Bring You a True Taste of Temecula
Talk about your Field to Fork! I still cannot get over how juicy and flavorful the Deep Fried Turkey was! This is just one of the Roving Winos Cooking Features Coming to you Monthly…Go to recipes link above and get some truly great sides. Did I mention the Holiday Pies? HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM TOT, ROVING WINO
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Nov
Nov
MusicFest & FilmFest Made Temecula Valley The Place To See & Be Seen by the Roving Wino
Musicians from all over the world gathered at the Temecula Valley Film Festival for MusicFest and Kat Ellis (my photographer) and I were sitting in the front row anxiously waiting to hear the sounds of the upcoming contestants. I was psyching myself up for a wide variety of genres to critique and many I knew
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Oct
Oct
Sip Into The Sunset With “Storyteller” – Musical Journey Amidst The Vines
Balmy summer nights are the perfect time to linger at your favorite winery and enjoy a glass of wine and listen to music. Stuart Cellars is located high up on a hill and with a gentle breeze and panoramic views we were greeted with the acoustic sounds of Storyteller. Storyteller is a regional group that
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Sep
Sep
Wine and Dessert Pairings with Senor Mambo as He Shares a Little Decadence Temecula Style
As a tropical bird, I am “wild” about sweets and sometimes I just have to be more exotic than traditional and pair up my dessert with an equally decadent wine. As a general rule you want to pair your dessert with a wine that is sweeter. Sparkling wine or liqueurs are also a good match
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Sep
Sep
Escape on a Musical Journey in Wine Country
Things were heating up at Keyways Winery and it wasn’t just the weather. Friday night Escape was rocking and they proved to all that they were not just another tribute band. Some whispered that they sounded more like Journey than the present day band. In spite of electrical issues that continued to cause audio problems,
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Aug
Aug
Searching for the Perfect Mojito…In Wine Country? Mambo found it at Keyways
For those who are unfamiliar with me my name is Mambo, and I’m a Blue and Gold Macaw that resides at The Roving Wino’s house. I’m considered to be somewhat of a party animal, so watch your drinks as I have a tendency to help myself. Being a tropical bird I prefer drinks that are
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Aug
Aug
Chaparral Pumas Go Head-to-Head in Man V. Food Challenge
This past Thursday Taste of Temecula was at it again hosting their Man V. Food competition and after watching the event it truly proves that eating can be a competitive sport. If you did not hear about the last Man V. Food at The Hot Dog Shoppe you missed a great time. Two locals battled
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Aug
Aug
ToT’s Lunch Meet-Up @ The Bank
As “The Roving Wino,” I have had the pleasure of sampling some of the finest food and beverages at a variety of eateries. Recently I was recruited by Taste of Temecula to visit local establishments and do what I do best – eat & drink. My first assignment was to join their bi-weekly Meet-Up Lunch
The Roving Wino – A “Zinful” Zin
From the moment my lips touched the glass I got a tingly sensation all over with the pure sensual aromas of cherries, plum and allspice. My mouth was enlivened with the luscious notes of boyenberries, plum and toasted oak. It was full-bodied and fruit forward with a great mouth feel…smooth and silky. I close my
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Apr
Apr
