May 23, 2012

Bon Appetite with Temecula’s A La Cuisine

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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 mission is to give everyone the best dining … [Read more...]

Appreciating the Vine and the Wine at Falkner

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Falkner Winery was the venue and wine was the topic.  What better place for a “wino” like me to be?  I was immersed in a Wine Appreciation class that was conducted by their assistant Winemaker and sommelier George Myers.  This class was extremely educational and I would highly recommend it to both expert and beginning wine aficionados.  The four hour … [Read more...]

Let’s Party at Dudley’s!

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We are celebrating our 3rd Grand Opening Anniversary and we need you! This economy has not made it easy for a new business to survive but here we are after 3 years and we're throwing a HUGE TASTING PARTY to thank you all and celebrate!! When I saw this Facebook post from Ginger Giordano, Dudley’s Wine and Gifts Marketing Director,  I knew that … [Read more...]

One Hot Summer Night in Old Town

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Hot Summer Nights 2011 has been taking place every Friday evening from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm since July 8th and will continue through Sep 2nd down in Old Town Temecula.  Of course, this particular Friday night on July 29th may not have been the hot balmy summer night one might expect, but what the night lacked in temperature, it made up in venue.  Old Town … [Read more...]

Fairy Tale Wine Tasting

(Photo by Ginger Giordano)

  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 tour yet! … [Read more...]

Big Red Fest – This Sunday!

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If you’ve never really ventured off of Rancho California Rd. and it’s popular wine tasting room “row” and you’ve always wanted to discover the gorgeous wineries along the “off-beaten path” of De Portola Rd., then this Sunday is the perfect opportunity for new wine adventures. The Big Red Fest is taking place this Sunday, April 3rd (from … [Read more...]

Wine Etiquette

(Photo courtesy of Taste of Temecula)

One of the greatest pleasures I discovered many years ago was the beauty and enjoyment of wine tasting. Exploring the various wineries and their distinct personalities, picking up cheese and fruit for our anticipated midday picnic, the thrill of your specially selected purchases, culminating with the heady rush of a memorable day in wine country… it … [Read more...]

Wine Knowledge 101

Be the "Go-To Guy" when wine tasting.

Ok, so you want to be the big man in the group (insert appropriate silver back sounds.) You want to be the go-to guy, the in-the-know man of the crowd. You look at the wine list as everyone is expectantly looking at you. They are embarrassed to have ordered a Bad Cab prior to your arrival. Finally, the group's proclaimed "wine expert" has arrived and … [Read more...]

French Wine at Wine on a Dime

Wine on a Dime French Wine Tasting

  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 each thirsty “student” with a glass of Champagne, while Jeff Nelson … [Read more...]

The Mill Tasting

The Mill Tasting

Wine tasting at the Mill Article by: Marilyn Wrye-Tipps What a beautiful day it was this past Saturday, low 80 degree temperature with a slight breeze some great food, nice wine and some live music.  It was the kind of day that could make you say, I could just stay here forever. That’s the kind of day I had on Saturday. The Mill … [Read more...]