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">Meet Justin Mund – Orfila’s Winemaker Par Excellence
He believes it’s essential to get a good wine education, but knows the real learning begins in the vineyards. “If you really want to learn wine-making, go to a hands on school” like Cal Poly or Fresno he says.
August 27th, 2010 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wineries | Read More »
">All Aboard For Fun – Brewen’s Empire Trolley
But wait, there’s more. On to the main course of “Roasted Pork Loin with Guinness Stout Glaze,” which requires a 12 oz bottle of beer. Chef Marty says that beer should never be bought in odd numbers and recommends employing the phone-a-friend option for remaining beers. I’m now begging Mr. W to cue the crane to get me out of my seat.
August 21st, 2010 | Posted in Miscellany,Wine & Food,Wine Country trips,Wineries | Read More »
">A Week In Paris Will Ease The Bite Of It
Billy Strayhorn wrote the lyrics to Lush Life when he was 17 years old. It’s one of many songs inspired by Paris. It’s one of the most inspirational places I have ever visited. My wife Laura requested a visit to Paris for her 60th birthday so that’s what we did. We arrived at Charles de [...]
August 19th, 2010 | Posted in Miscellany,Travel,Wine & Food | Read More »
">There’s A New Lineup At Thornton Winery
This latest release is predominantly Syrah based with Grenache, Sangiovese and Barbera blended in. The winemaker calls it Rhône meet Italy. It’s a “buy today, drink tonight” wine, with notes of chocolate, it’s an easy drinker.
August 17th, 2010 | Posted in Wineries | Read More »
">Fallbrook Winery Readies New Releases
I recently got an email from Vernon Kindred, one of the two winemakers at Fallbrook Winery. They had just bottled some of their 2008 vintages and he was anxious to have me try them. I stopped by yesterday, visited with Vernon and owner Ira Gourvitz and tasted four new wines. There are some tasty treats [...]
August 10th, 2010 | Posted in Wineries | Read More »
">Masia de Yabar – Temecula Old Town Opening
Wilmer and Carlos are both natives of Perú, while Waleed was born in Lebanon. Wilmer and Carlos both practice dentistry, but in 2003, Wilmer planted roughly 75 acres of Malbec in Argentina. They met Waleed at the DePortola location and came up with the idea of opening a tasting room in Old Town. Like the De Portola location, the Old Town location will offer not only wine, but live music and food, too.
August 7th, 2010 | Posted in Wine & Food,Wine & Music,Wineries | Read More »
">Fair Winds & Fine Wine Aboard The Schooner Stephen Taber
Ah yes, back to my earlier promise. After returning to the safe haven of the Stephen Taber, I donned my swim suit and plunged into the frigid 50° water. I can’t remember the last time I felt so alive, or so cold. We set sail again and a few hours later enjoyed our second shipboard wine tasting with Italy the focus this time.
August 6th, 2010 | Posted in Welcome,Wineries | Read More »
