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Vinoteca – “We’re Victims of Our Passion”

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On Wednesdays from 5:30 – 9:00, the winemaker pours Jeff’s three selections as well as a bonus pour of his choosing that might be a barrel sample, a reserve or library wine. Four 3 ounce pours will cost you $18. Add three tapas paired to the wines and the cost is $28. In my book that’s a hell of a bargain.

June 2nd, 2011 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wine & Food,Wine & Music,Winemakers | Read More »

Jazz in the Air at Thornton Winery

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There is something about live music that moves us in a way that no recorded volume ever could.  The first beat of the drum, the first notes reverberating through the silence inspire the heart to swell and grow until we cannot help but smile, sway and then dance to the sounds swirling around us. If [...]

May 8th, 2011 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wine & Music | Read More »

De Portola Trail’s Big Red Fest Serves Up Wine & More from the Best Temecula Wineries

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Best food of the day honors has to go to Gershon Bachus for bringing in Adrian from Sorrel who did a Chermoula roasted pork shank over almond cherry cous cous. It was also a treat to see Robert Renzoni singing Neil Young’s “Old Man” with Phil Goddard of Blue Sutra. Enjoy a few photographic memories.

April 5th, 2011 | Posted in Wine & Food,Wine & Music,Wine Tasting Events,Wineries | Read More »

Masia de Yabar – The Temecula Country House of the Yabar Family

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Although he still practices dentistry, wine is in Wilmer’s blood. He studied viticulture at UC Davis and winemaking at Mt. San Jacinto College and San Diego State. “Wine gets into your soul little by little and becomes a passion.”

March 30th, 2011 | Posted in Wine & Food,Wine & Music,Wineries | Read More »

Masia de Yabar – Temecula Old Town Opening

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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 »

Champagne Jazz – A 21 Year Tradition At Thornton Winery

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When John Thornton launched his Champagne Jazz concert series, little did he realize what a runaway success it would become. On the other hand, having spent some time with John, he probably had no doubt. This past Sunday Laura and I were guests of the Thorntons for the David Sanborn concert. We arrived at the [...]

September 4th, 2009 | Posted in Uncategorized,Wine & Food,Wine & Music,Wineries | Read More »

Rhythm On The Vine – Shriners Helping Kids Defy The Odds

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This past Saturday evening, music and the smells of barbeque filled the air at South Coast Winery. 1200 folks gathered for Rhythm on the Vine, a fund-raiser for the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Rhythm on the Vine was started last year and at least five concerts are on the agenda for this year. Last year’s [...]

June 30th, 2009 | Posted in Wine & Music | Read More »

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