“Author Archive”
Stories written by Tom Plant
">Cheers To The Dudleys – Meet Eric & Christina
When I was invited to join seven other writers for an evening of food and wine at the Dudleys’ home, I jumped at the opportunity. I had met Chef Max Manrique several times at Dudley’s and had heard stories about his prowess in the kitchen that induced spontaneous drooling on my part.
September 14th, 2010 | Posted in Miscellany,The Love of Wine,Wine & Food | Read More »
">Video Diary From The 2010 Wine Blogger’s Conference in Walla Walla
This year I attended my first Wine Bloggers Conference. It won’t be my last. Laura Petersen from Jordan Winery did a great job archiving the event with video diaries. I’m already registered for next year’s conference in Charlottesville, VA.
September 13th, 2010 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Travel,Wine Country trips | Read More »
">Europa Village – A New Concept Is About To Emerge In The Temecula Valley
I think Europa Village is going to be a wonderful addition to the Temecula wine landscape and I look forward to their opening. Plans now are to open a Prelude Tasting Room in the early part of 2011 at Europa Village and will then offer a glimpse of what is yet to come.
September 4th, 2010 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wine Tasting Events,Wineries | Read More »
">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 »
">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 »
