I have always admired the person(s) on the other side of the bar. Sometimes I notice the mixologists because they are very attractive, trendy, friendly, and accommodating. Sometimes I applaud them for patiently dealing with indecisive or obnoxious/drunk patrons. Frequently I appreciate them because they serve me the perfect martini (shaken), on the rocks, with […]
The best planet for wine? Planet Bordeaux
The best planet for wine? Planet Bordeaux Planet Bordeaux represents Bordeaux and Bordeaux Superieur and is the largest winegrowers’ association in France. The group includes 7 AOCs: Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux Superieur Blanc, Bordeaux Rose, Bordeaux Clairet, Bordeaux Rouge, Bordeaux Superieur Rouge and sparkling Cremant de Bordeaux – accounting for 55 percent of the Bordeaux wine […]
Mixology 101: Shake, stir, sip
Mixology 101: Shake, stir, sip I have always admired the person(s) on the other side of the bar. Sometimes I notice the mixologists because they are very attractive, trendy, friendly, and accommodating. Sometimes I applaud them for patiently dealing with indecisive or obnoxious/drunk patrons. Frequently I appreciate them because they serve me the perfect martini […]
Wines for those who care about what they drink: Lago di Garda
Wines for those who care about what they drink: Lago di Garda So Many Choices Italy’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MIPAAF) has determined that there are over 350 grapes that have “authorized” status in the country. In addition, there are more than 500 other documented varieties in circulation. With so many choices, wine confusion […]
Gaming, Golf, Grapes, Groups, Dining, Diversions and Culture @ Pechanga
Original Land Owners The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians has inhabited the Temecula Valley, CA since the beginning of time. Even though they were “here first,” they had to wait until 18820 to be officially recognized as a sovereign, land-based organization, by an Executive Order from the President of the USA. The organization is committed […]
Wines from the Chateau de la Dauphine: Easy to Say, Delicious to Drink
Searching for an excellent French wine from Bordeaux but the French language is not part of your skill-set? The good news is that you can order an excellent wine from Bordeaux (Left Bank) and be considered a connoisseur! All you have to do is scan the menu (or the shelves) and pick the bottles that […]
Wines from the Chateau de la Dauphine: Easy to say, delicious to drink
Wines from the Chateau de la Dauphine: Easy to say, delicious to drink Smart and a Wine Connoisseur Searching for an excellent French wine from Bordeaux but the French language is not part of your skill-set? The good news is that you can order an excellent wine from Bordeaux (Left Bank) and be considered a […]
Gaming, golf, grapes, groups, dining, diversions and culture @ Pechanga
Gaming, golf, grapes, groups, dining, diversions and culture @ Pechanga Original Land Owners The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians has inhabited the Temecula Valley, CA since the beginning of time. Even though they were “here first,” they had to wait until 18820 to be officially recognized as a sovereign, land-based organization, by an Executive Order […]
Noteworthy Wines Surface in Temecula, CA
We can thank the padres of Mission San Diego de Alcala for planting vine cuttings on their property in 1769, demonstrating the fact that grapes in the Temecula Valley could be grown successfully. However, it was not until the 1960s that modern wine growing was introduced. One of the projects that kick-started the industry was […]
Can you Trust Consumers? Wine Awards. Vivino
If you trust the palate of wine consumers, you will check the list of Vivino’s 2017 Wine Style Awards winners. The Vivino community is composed of 21 million users and an evaluation of the millions of wine ratings they have submitted over the past year. The best-rated wines in each category are selected (they must […]