May 22, 2012

Introducing Vindemia's 2006 Commonwealth

Introducing Vindemia's 2006 Commonwealth

I had to check it for myself, I couldn't believe it. After the best palates at Taste Of Temecula ravished the wine trails at this years World Of Wine, I looked at some of the results and said, "Really, didn't they just open this weekend?" The responses from the crew were all the same, "It's really good wine!" Now, I believed them of course but I needed a … [Read more...]

Villa Di Calabro Winery & Olive Oil Co.

Villa Di Calabro Winery & Olive Oil Co.

With all the wineries on the Rancho California and De Portola Wine trails some wine seekers have not yet discovered the tasting rooms popping up on every corner in Old Town. One of my favorites is Villa Di Calabro Winery & Olive Oil Co. They are located at the end of Main Street just before the new Temecula City Hall . The beautiful wine and olive oil … [Read more...]

A Surprising Wine Pick from Hart Winery

A Surprising Wine Pick from Hart Winery

Two unexpected events happen to me in the first week of twenty ten. One, I hung a right on Pauba and got off the alluring De Portola wine trail. I found my way back to where it all started, The Rancho California Wine Trail, and specifically, Hart Winery. I have always had a fondness of Hart since back in the day when I used to cook for Joe Hart and a few of … [Read more...]

Traz Pick for December 18, 2009

Traz Pick for December 18, 2009

This week I want to turn you on to another great red on the DePortola Wine trail just a mile or so down from last weeks pick. I first became familiar with Cougar Winery on a Winesday, which is a day many of the winery folk go taste whats new in Temecula. Many people know about Cougar for their sparkling wines but lately there has been a buzz about many of … [Read more...]