We were blessed to have winemaker par excellece Don Reha sailing with us. Don is the Executive Winemaker at both Thornton and Orfila Wineries and he presided over the first of several wine tastings scheduled for the week. We tasted Thornton’s non-vintage Brut Reserve Methode Champenoise Sparkling Wine, Sans Oak Chardonnay, Cabernet-Merlot and finally the incredible Estate Syrah, accompanied by a selection of fruit and cheeses.
January 13th, 2010 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wine & Food,Wine Country trips | Read More »
For starters, I don’t think you’ll find a better pourer anywhere than Jamie Schmutzer. Her passion for wine shines through in everything she does. If you’re lucky enough to have her pour for you and you’re not smiling when you’re done, check yourself into the hospital. Clearly there’s something wrong with you.
January 6th, 2010 | Posted in Wineries | Read More »
I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention Steve and Valerie Andrews from Oak Mountain & Temecula Creek. They were some of the first winery folk we met way before we started WINEormous. They are genuine, no-pretense people and Steve’s wines continue to get better with each new vintage. Kimberly and Buzz Olsen at Tesoro have
January 4th, 2010 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wineries | Read More »
I’ve had to good fortune to be part of the audience for three tapings of an upcoming TV show called “Catch The Spirit – Cooking With California Wine”. Chef Cody James and wife Linda have visited several Temecula Valley wineries, including Oak Mountain, Keyways and Cougar. The show is set to premier this Saturday, September [...]
August 31st, 2009 | Posted in The Love of Wine,Wine & Food | Read More »
“Catch The Spirit, Cooking With California Wine” will debut September 5 on Cox 4 in San Diego County. I was fortunate enough to be invited to attend a shooting last week at Oak Mountain Winery in Temecula. Owners Steve and Valerie Andrews did a tremendous job hosting the event.
August 9th, 2009 | Posted in Wine & Food | Read More »
I first heard of Oak Mountain Winery last year after someone commented on a post I’d written on another blog. She said that she and her husband loved Oak Mountain and that we should pay them a visit. We followed her suggestion and as a result have had the pleasure of getting to know Steve [...]
June 9th, 2009 | Posted in Wineries | Read More »
