February 4, 2012

Chris’ Wine Pick of the Week

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 [...]

Robert Renzoni Vineyards – Second Anniversary

Robert Renzoni Vineyards – Second Anniversary

Robert Renzoni has been praised for making some of the best Italian style wines and has been producing these wines at his Temecula Valley boutique winery since April, 18th 2008. However, what most people may not know is that the Robert Renzoni’s family wine making history goes much further back…

Change is in the air

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 [...]

When Wine And Vibe Collide

When Wine And Vibe Collide

Miramonte Winery has of late been making news in the valley

Curry Vineyards and Winery

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 [...]