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As a final course, we were treated to a coconut macaroon torte served with a luscious white chocolate Grand Mariner crème. (Now you must be salivating.) What could make this dish more wonderful? A bright ruby Chocolate Strawberry wine that was full of fruit and strawberry aromas, yet on the palate had a mild chocolate taste that was only slightly sweet and did not overpower the delicious dessert
April 11th, 2012 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wine & Food,Wineries | Read More »

Of all the wines I tasted, the barrel sample of 2010 Pinot Noir from Frostwatch Vineyard & Winery blew me away. I had a nice visit with owner and winemaker Brett Raven and wound up ordering a case of this wine at a special futures offering. Trust me, that’s rare for me.
March 22nd, 2012 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wine Tasting Events,Winemakers,Wineries | Read More »

Judi’s journey into winemaking dates back to getting grapes from Joe Hart before Hart Winery was bonded. She says “after 30 something years of tasting commercial wines, I think I can tell good from bad.” Jim simply says, “Go big or go home.”
March 21st, 2012 | Posted in Winemakers,Wineries | Read More »

While the Mardi Gras celebrations were going on in New Orleans during February, Temecula was (and still is) also celebrating at the Tesoro Winery tasting room in Old Town where a scrumptious wine called “Letoyant Creole” was recently launched. This wine emerged from a unique partnership between Tesoro owners, Buzz and Kimberly Olson, and Louis [...]
March 6th, 2012 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wineries | Read More »

Some wineries showed off their creative side with works of art created from cork. Once again, I made it my mission to visit all 34 participating wineries and the question I was asked most was ‘what was the best?’
March 5th, 2012 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wine Tasting Events,Wineries | Read More »

On a dreary, rainy morning, Bob, Maggie, Laura and I climbed into Bob’s pickup and checked out the incredible views from the vineyards. These young vines are producing sensational fruit and Bob is making superior wines.
January 24th, 2012 | Posted in Wine Country trips,Winemakers,Wineries | Read More »

Steve chose to give us a taste of what he says is their most popular lunch item: a butter poached lobster grilled cheese sandwich which he says tongue-in-cheek should come with a side of Lipitor. The lobster is poached in water and butter, then placed on toasted sourdough, loaded with bacon and white cheddar and more butter.
November 29th, 2011 | Posted in Wine & Food,Wineries | Read More »