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Vino Dolce…A “Sweet” Treat from Mapes Cellars
Tonight was the night to tingle the tongue with Frizzante style wines and wonderful after-dinner wines. As Ken Mapes says, these are fortified “grappa style on steroids!” A perfect way to end the day satisfying the sweet tooth in all of us. Our hosts, Don and Michelle Campini–owners of Wine on a Dime here in
Bordeaux Mix
Take 6 wineaux women Add a delightful array of hors-d’oeuvres Stir in six lovely bottles of French wine from Bordeaux Sprinkle in generous portions of laughter and fun Gently fold all ingredients together Viola! You have a recipe for a beautiful thing. After a bit of whining, I was graciously invited to attend Linda Kissam’s
French Wine at Wine on a Dime
I have always wanted to learn French, and thanks to Wine on a Dime, my education has begun. Each Wednesday, Wine on a Dime offers a wine or beer tasting from 5 – 7 pm for just $10 (or $12.50 at the door), and last week featured wines from France. Owner Michelle Campini greeted
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Five Star Sommelier at Wine on a Dime!
We were invited to Wine on a Dime in Temecula, for a private tasting of John Alan Wines out of Paso Robles, California. Our guest and wine excursionist was the very articulate Aaron Warren, Sommelier with a Five Star background. Encyclopedic in viniculture and seasoned in palate, Mr. Warren brought a palpable earthiness to the descriptions of each of the nine wines we tasted.
Wine on a Dime
They have hand selected wines you can taste for 10 cents each and, if you find one you like you can also purchase a glass; second, they also have several hand-crafted beers you can enjoy there by the glass.
