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Leaving Foote Prints In Temecula

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There really aren’t that many wineries in the Temecula Valley (though the number is growing) so it’s always a treat for me to visit a winery here I haven’t been to before. I called Deane Foote a few days ago and he invited me to come visit his small winery. When I arrived, he and [...]

May 15th, 2009 | Posted in Wineries | Read More »

Cooking With Alessio At Francesca’s In Temecula

Francesca

Laura and I fell in love with Francesca’s the first time we went there. Francesca and Alessio DiSabatini are charming and fun and their food is out of this world. They’re also passionate about wine, and there’s always a bottle on the table. Their wine list is excellent. Each month, Alessio hosts a cooking class. [...]

May 13th, 2009 | Posted in Wine & Food | Read More »

A Perfect Day In The Temecula Wine Country

Aspiring Photographer Joe

Our friends Roger and Kathy asked us to join them for Music In The Vineyard, starting with wine tasting at Maurice Car’rie Winery and ending up at La Cereza Winery and Gallery. We tasted at Maurice Car’rie, enjoying the Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese best. Laura really loved the pineapple champagne. From there we headed up [...]

May 10th, 2009 | Posted in Wine Country trips | Read More »

The Joy of Wine

Tim Booth at Tobin James Cellars To me, wine is so much more than the pleasure of taste and sensation. I enjoy the whole experience. My dad first introduced me to wines many years ago, and as a young adult, we enjoyed many fine wines together both from France and the Napa Valley. We had [...]

May 9th, 2009 | Posted in The Love of Wine | Read More »

Wine Bloggers Conference

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  • Tom Plant: Jill. Next time you’re at Thornton, stop by Cafe Champagne and order a flight. They’re really...
  • Jill: Interesting article and great photos. I love chocolate and would love to taste these wines!
  • Tom Plant: I think it’s a great idea Annie. Let’s do it!
  • Annie: I bought hubby some of these glasses for his birthday so we should do our own taste test on our friends!!
  • Laura Plant: Try it sometime – it really forces you to imagine how things taste from just their scent. Plus it...
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