It’s Balloon And Wine Festival Time
Who: The 28th Annual Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival. The festival was first launched in spring 1984 and known then as the Rancho California Balloon & Wine Festival. It was a monumental success for a town of only 9,000 residences. Their mission is to enhance the charitable, cultural, educational, and economic developments of the
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May
May
Palomar Inn Hotel – History in the Making
When visiting Temecula to take in a weekend of wine tasting, hot air ballooning, golfing & more, one has many options when it comes to overnight accommodations. From resort-style hotels (Pechanga and South Coast Winery are the big boys), to dependable chains (Embassy Suites and Hampton Inn, among the many), to bed & breakfasts (Churon
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Mar
Mar
Sushi ‘n Sake Class Rolls Out the Fun by Rob Emmett
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 all-you-can-eat
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Mar
Mar
Bon Appetite with Temecula’s A La Cuisine
Have you ever wanted a certified Le Cordon Bleu chef to cook for your next intimate party or special event? You can, and you don’t have to look any further than Temecula to find her. Sandra Serebreni of A La Cusine will artfully create a sumptuous meal that you and your guests will never forget. “My
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Feb
Feb
Wineries Rolled Out the Barrels and We Had a Passport to Fun
Last Saturday was overcast and then it began to drizzle as I headed my car over to Rancho California Road. But it was going to take a lot more than rain to keep me away from Temecula Valley Wine Country’s Harvest Celebration. This was a wonderful opportunity to check out some new wines and each
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Nov
Nov
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
A Fun ’80′s Flashback in Wine Country
We had a rockin’ date night Saturday at Monte de Oro Winery. The double bill of New Wave cult favorite Missing Persons (“Walking in LA”) and pop/punk rockers the Romantics (“What I Like About You”) thrilled the mostly local crowd, who came out to support Hospice of the Valleys. There is something magical about a
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Aug
Aug
Fairy Tale Wine Tasting
Limos to jeeps to trolleys to party buses, wine tasting in Temecula Valley offers up a variety of fun, safe options to enjoy your day here in Southern California’s premier wine region. All terrific choices designed to enhance your experience with wine, friends, and a stress-free day. Enter the latest, most romantic wine tasting
