Chris’ Wine Pick of the Week
Ah, Syrah. One of the world’s great red wines – deeply colored, full-bodied, powerfully-flavored, food-friendly, and typically less tannic than the ever popular Cabernet Sauvignon. Known in Australia as “Shiraz,” this Rhone Valley-style varietal first came to California in the 1970s and has thrived ever since. Not surprisingly, it’s one of the main grapes grown
Change is in the air
A buzz is filling the Temecula Valley air. People are wondering what is going on at a little winery off the De Portola wine trail. Is Filsinger Winery increasing the size of their tasting room, are they adding patio seating, or are they creating more parking? Well it’s all that and even more… Filsinger, now
Curry Vineyards and Winery
A misty Friday evening provided a wonderful backdrop into Old Town Temecula. As the door opened at the Palomar historic hotel, a cone shape stove warmed the quaint wine tasting room. The room contained well-trimmed woodwork that complimented the warmth of the building. Charlie Curry provided a cheerful welcome and the tasting began. He brought



