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Masia de Yabar – Temecula Old Town Opening

Tom PlantAugust 7, 2010

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.

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Fair Winds & Fine Wine Aboard The Schooner Stephen Taber

Tom PlantAugust 6, 2010

Ah yes, back to my earlier promise. After returning to the safe haven of the Stephen Taber, I donned my swim suit and plunged into the frigid 50° water. I can't remember the last time I felt so alive, or so cold. We set sail again and a few hours later enjoyed our second shipboard wine tasting with Italy the focus this time.

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Rockland, Maine – Lobsters, Wine & So Much More

Tom PlantJuly 13, 2010

They didn't like what was happening in our fast paced world and decided they would offer an alternative, a place where people could slow down, savor, meet their neighbors and enjoy some delicious, healthy food choices. It's unlike any other place I've visited and I've got a hunch their concept is going to catch on.

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The Washington Journey Continues – Onward To Walla Walla

Tom PlantJuly 8, 2010

After a jam-packed 1st day with the 11 other winners of the WBC or Bust contest, we left Seattle's Renaissance Hotel and headed west towards Walla Walla. 8:00 c...

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Washington Wine Country – I Am Impressed

Tom PlantJuly 2, 2010

Heading to Washington State for the Wine Bloggers Conference, I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Certainly I had tasted wines from Washington before. Many year...

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Live Wine Blogging from Walla Walla

Tom PlantJune 26, 2010

A first time for everything I'm at the Wine Bloggers Conference in Walla Walla and Craig Camp from Cornerstone Cellars Napa has just poured us a 2009 Sauvignon...

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A Visit To Temecula – Part 3

Tom PlantJune 2, 2010

He and Catherine found the 27 acre parcel where their farm in located about ten years ago. It was in such disrepair they turned around halfway up the driveway. After being persuaded to take a good look, they decided it was worth a shot.

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Visiting Temecula With IFWTWA -Part 2

Tom PlantJune 1, 2010

Sal is quick witted, affable and has a clear passion for food. He has been Executive Chef at the Temet Grill at TCI for the past five years. He changes his menu according to season, shops at the Farmers Market weekly and has seen the amount of fish ordered increase by leaps and bounds over the years. He considers himself a great conductor of a great orchestra.

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Spicing Up Old Town Temecula – Curry Vineyards

Tom PlantMay 20, 2010

Charlie opened Curry Vineyards' tasting room in the lobby of the Palomar Inn Hotel in Old Town Temecula at the beginning of the year. Prior to that he had been selling to a few restaurants and wine shops. Wife Michelle takes care of the kids and horses, but is there to lend a hand when she's needed.

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Stuck In Lodi Again – Not Such A Bad Deal!

Tom PlantMay 13, 2010

My wife Laura and I love to travel and one of our favorite things to do is to discover new places. We recently took a whirlwind tour, driving from San Francisco...

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