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Jun 06, 2018
Try Upscale Wine Tasting at Wilson Creek’s Upper Room
This past Sunday my husband, son and I enjoyed visiting the recently opened Upper Room at Wilson Creek Winery. The winery, located almost at the end of the Rancho California…READ MORE
Mar 06, 2018
Good Pairings Enhance Wine Tastings
A few weeks ago our intrepid Southern California Wine Review Council met to taste a variety of interesting wines that we paired with some delicious dishes. I would like to…READ MORE
Aug 30, 2017
Two Unique Urban Wine Tasting Experiences in La Jolla
La Jolla is our go-to destination in Southern California when we are in need of glorious waves, fine cuisine, elegant shopping, and, yes, exceptional wine tastings. We recently savored two…READ MORE
Aug 15, 2017
New Zealand Wines: a Hit in Southern California
On a lovely Southern California summer Sunday afternoon, members of our Wine Review Council imagined themselves far away in the rugged and majestic setting of Mt. Beautiful Winery in North…READ MORE
Jun 29, 2017
Petite Sirahs: Perfect for Summer Cook-outs
What do you know about Petite Sirahs? Most people don’t realize that this grape is a distinct grape variety, an offspring of the Syrah grape and the…READ MORE
May 22, 2017
Kosher Wines Tantalize Our Palates
A few weeks ago, members of our Wine Council attended a Kosher wine tasting. The setting was the beautiful, tropically landscaped patio belonging to wine writer, Robin Dohrn-Simpson, and her…READ MORE
Mar 15, 2017
Beautiful Baja: Stay, Sip, and Savor Valle de Guadalupe
Every time I visit the glorious Valle de Guadalupe I find more treasures: innovative cuisine, exceptional wineries, comfortable accommodations, majestic scenery, and friendly, welcoming people. My last trip with a…READ MORE
Feb 12, 2017
Fazeli Cellars captures the spirit of romance
Romance was alive and well at Fazeli Cellars in the Temecula Valley Wine Country on Saturday night. The winery’s Valentine’s Dinner was an example of the…READ MORE
Jan 31, 2017
Wine and the Good Life
We could say “la buena vida” or "a la bonne vie" or simply “to the good life,” as our Occasional Wine Council started 2017 by tasting wines…READ MORE
Nov 22, 2016
Enjoy Holiday Sparkling Wines from the Wine Exchange
Sparkling wines are so perfect for festive holiday meals, but choosing sparklers that please everyone is a challenge. Let’s look at our Thanksgiving dinner planning as an example.…READ MORE
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