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Interviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsLindsay Pomeroy Interviews Author Janene RobertsWine Tasting in Southern California & Beyond; Your Guide to Celebrating and Exploring So Cal's unique wineries, wine bars, restaurants and more.
A one-of-its-kind compilation of Southern California wineries and information for enjoying wine tasting. It’s great for anyone visiting or living in the area. Read the book for full coverage of wineries, wine focused restaurants, wine bars and more in and around San Diego, Temecula, Laguna Beach, Antelope Valley, Oxnard/Ventura, Rancho Cucamonga and Los Angeles.
In addition to winery coverage, the book has a resource guide of wine grape varieties, chapters on tasting wine and serving wine, pairing wi...
2010-12-0118 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsAn Interview (and a Game of Go Fish) with Legendary Winemaker, Robert PepiBob Pepi comes from a long line of Californians, like his famous father Robert Pepi, who founded the family’s Napa Valley winery before it was sold to Jess Jackson more than a decade ago. Then there’s the Italian influence of his mother, a gentle octogenarian with striking features and a welcoming demeanor, who comes from Lucca, a small village in Tuscany. These two cultural influences in Pepi’s life, the Californian-Italian ties, have always been a strong part of who he is, and of the wines that he has made.
Like a modern-day Midas, over the past few decade...
2010-11-1040 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsHighlights from recent San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival Grand Event
2009-12-1103 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsJoe Spellman of Justin Wine in Paso Robles Talks About Judging WiJoe’s wine career began in 1979 as a sommelier in Chicago’s top restaurant cellars including Charlie Trotter’s. He has worked for wine wholesalers, retailers, and a prominent Napa winery. Joe is the “JUST” the second American to achieve the coveted title “Best Sommelier in the World in French Wines and Spirits” awarded in Paris in 1997. In 1998 Joe was named Bon Appetit Wine & Sprits Professional of the Year. He is a leading wine educator, writer, and consultant, and he conducts wine seminars across the US, UK, Japan, and Australia.
Joe is the Chairman of the selective US Court of Master Sommeli...
2008-12-2206 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsKick-off Party for San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival 2008The San Diego W Hotel's sandy beach lounge was where guests, chefs, winemakers, and purveyors of fine spirits gathered for an evening of music, fun, sipping, and food. Taste of Wine's Frank Mangio, and World of Wine Events promoters Michelle Metter and Ken Loyst shmoozed with some of the big names in the fine food and drink industry. The event kicked-off a week-long lineup of wine and food related events held in San Diego. The San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival (held November 12-16) is an international showcase of the world's premier wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities...
2008-11-1208 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsWine Review: 3rd Corner Wine Shop and Bistro - Encinitas, CaliforniaFrank visited 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro in Encinitas, and chatted with wine buyer, Mark Plummer. The 3rd Corner Wine Shop & Bistro is truly a unique concept whose time has come. Frank came by with his tape recorder to see what the buzz is about.
2008-11-0611 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsNovember 2008 San Diego Bay Wine and Food FestivalThe San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival is an international showcase of the world's premier wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities, and gourmet foods.
Held in November, the event benefits the American Institute of Wine & Food culinary arts scholarship program. Over 700 wines, 60 of San Diego’s top fine dining restaurants and 30 gourmet food companies and exhibitors will participate in the 2008 Festival. Now in its fifth year, the San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival has quickly grown into a world-class wine and culinary extravaganza.
The five-day festival features wine tasting seminars, cooking classes by award- winning chefs, and an el...
2008-10-1619 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsSEASON PREMIER: Frank Mangio interviews Delfi LeCler, of Jean-Luc-Colombo vineyards.The wines of Jean-Luc Colombo typically reflect an exuberance of fruit and depth of expession. Concentrated and precisely crafted, they resonate with authentic varietal character and thus entice the wine lover's palate.
Jean-Luc-Columbo wine comes from the assembling of old vines from various vineyard sites of the Cornas appellation. After a classical vinification with destemming, the wine is aged in oak for 18 months. Les Mejeans is a fine expression of the terroir and appellation of Cornas, while it may be cellared for some years or enjoyed younger while still on its fruit.
2008-10-1504 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsNick Palumbo of Palumbo Family Vineyards in Temecula Valley Wine CountryLocated in the heart of Temecula Valley Wine Country, Palumbo Family Vineyards and Winery is committed to small lot, handcrafted wines from varieties that are grown on the property. The 13 acre, 2500 case per year family run winery has often been described as “boutique” but favors the term “Artisinal” to describe the involvement and passion that goes into the daily operations.
Nicholas Palumbo, passionate Viticulturist and budding Enologist, believes in producing only what he grows himself. “I believe there is only two basic ingredients in making fine wines, the fruit itself and the barrels it ages in”. With one foot in modern techn...
2008-05-1409 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsInterviews with a few of Bordeaux's Wine ExpertsOver 700 million bottles of Bordeaux wine are produced every year, ranging from large quantities of everyday table wine, to some of the most expensive and prestigious wines in the world.
Most Bordeaux wine is red, but sweet white wines have also contributed to the region's reputation, and dry white, rosé and sparkling wines (Crémant de Bordeaux) are also produced. Bordeaux wine is made in 9,000 wineries usually called châteaux from the grapes of 13,000 grape growers.
There are 57 appellations of Bordeaux wine.
2008-04-2125 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsDon Reha of Thornton Winery Talks About Their New Champagne ReleaseCHAMPAGNE HISTORY
A little splash of history . . .
No one had to "invent" sparkling wine. Effervescence has always been a natural phenomenon, produced as a result of fermentation.
But it took the legendary Dom Perignon, a Benedictine monk in the Champagne region of France, to develop a process that could produce a consistently fine sparkling wine and make it commercially viable.
In the late 17th century, Dom Perignon discovered that by blending the wine from several of his best vineyards, he could produce a wine greater than any of its components. Intrigued by its naturally sparkling tendencies and helped along by...
2008-01-1105 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsFrank Mangio's Ten Best Wine Tastes of 2007Frank Mangio's Top Ten Tastings for 2007
This year has been a huge one for wine sales, an increase in wine events and the many individuals in the industry that I have met who have a passion for wine.
As the Italians would say…”finche c’e vini c’e sperenza” (as long as there is wine, there is hope.)
I have attended roughly 200 wine events this year, always seeking wines that I can call my own. If your palate is like mine, it is constantly changing. What might have been lovely last year is so last year’s news.
This year I found...
2007-12-0905 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsNature Sweet D'Vines (Those Tasty Little Tomatoes that Pair Well With White Wine)Recipes
Shrimp Boats - Cut NatureSweet tomatoes in half lengthwise. Carefully slice off a small amount of the rounded bottom of tomatoes to stabilize tomatoes and set upright on a serving platter. Gently scoop seeds and pulp from tomatoes. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper and turn tomatoes upside down on paper towels to drain.
In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, white wine or white wine vinegar, Dijon, mayonnaise, oregano and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
Finely chop shrimp and add to a large bowl. Combine the shrimp, corn, bell pepper, celery, red...
2007-12-0805 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsMashed Potato Time of Year - Here's a Great Way To Prepare Them by David RogowOur commitment to 100% satisfaction with both our foods and service is unrivaled. Every party we cater, is the most important party to us.
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Pool Side BBQ’s
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2007-11-2102 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsSan Diego Bay Food and Wine Festival - Mark Abraham of Pedroncelli talks about how wine glasses get their shapes.Since 1927, when John Pedroncelli, Sr. purchased vineyard and a small winery in Sonoma County's Dry Creek Valley, two elements remain unchanged: the exceptional place the Pedroncelli family farms vineyards, and the family's dedication to making fine wines.
From selling grapes to home winemakers during prohibition in order to keep the vineyards going,
to growing a small base of business during the 1930s and 1940s,to the second generation joining their father: son John becoming winemaker in 1948 followed by Jim in 1955 as sales director, to 1963 when the winery was officially purchased by John and Jim from their father, to growing the...
2007-11-1905 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsBuild a Wine Cellar-Free DVD at Temecula House Of WineWith today's fast paced lifestyles, why risk the investment of your wine collection? With your in-home personal wine storage system, you can keep your wine at the perfect temperature 24/7, while you take care of life. The Nation's Best Cooling Systems are available for your personal Wine Cellar. Whether you are building a wine cellar in your new home or choose the convenience of a wine cabinet, you can rest assured that your wine selections are aging properly.
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2007-11-1307 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsCheri Linn of La Cereza in Temecula Wine Country Talks About "Girlfriends" Wine ReleaseLa Cereza (Spanish for cherry) welcomes visitors to its Spanish-style winery where the charming tasting room entrance leads out to lush picnic grounds overlooking beautiful vineyards, and leads into our rich and cultural tasting room.
Guests are invited to enjoy gourmet cheeses and a selection of deli items while sampling La Cereza's 22 varietals and blends. Popular wines include a crisp and refreshing Chardonnay, a Zinfandel, a flirty raspberry-flavored champagne, and Girlfriends – the first wine produced in Southern California designed specifically to appeal to female palates. Other distinguished varietals include a Gold- and Silver-Medal-winning Grenache and a multi-Gold Medal -winning Gewürzt...
2007-11-0303 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsTemecula Wine Country's Wine and Cigar Bar and LoungeCheri Linn's "Girlfriends" (See PodCast Badge Logo ) wine is now available at La Cereza Winery in Temecula Wine Country, or at www.LaCerezaWinery.com
At Hemingway's Cigar Bar, guests can enjoy superior quality cigars, fine wines, and spectacular vineyard views. Open Saturday and Sunday 10-6.
La Cereza Vineyard & Winery is home to award-winning VR and La Cereza wines...Best Viognier in the State of California, Best Red Garnacha in Temecula Valley. The winery was founded in 1994 and today is owned by Buddy and Cheri Linn, who are giving the winery a new Mediterranean look and setting a new standard in...
2007-10-0503 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsWine Spectator San Diego RecognitionWine Spectator, America's largest-selling wine publication, is read by educated consumers who value fine wines. Articles focus on wine, wineries, wine tastings, travel destinations, dining and other lifestyle-appeal pieces.
2007-09-1502 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsInterview with winemaker Jeff Stewart of Historic Buena Vista WineryBefore there were vineyards in every valley north of San Francisco, before Napa and Sonoma were household names, before there was a California wine industry at all, there was Buena Vista. Founded in 1857, Buena Vista is California’s oldest premium winery, and its history is as colorful as it is proud. Just outside the town of Sonoma, the original winery is now a California Historic Landmark, and home to our Tasting Room & Visitor’s Center.
Buena Vista’s founder, Count Agoston Haraszthy, arrived in Sonoma County as a Representative to the State Legislature from San Diego (nearby Vallejo was the capita...
2007-09-0705 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsZinfandel Advocates & ProducersZinfandel may be one of the most unusual grapes around---according to all of us who have studied it intensely, farm it carefully and enjoy consuming it (carefully).
Zinfandel.org is the official website for Zinfandel Advocates & Producers! Zinfandel Advocates & Producers consists of over 5,000 Advocates across the United States and internationally and over 300 producers of Zinfandel. Click here for a complete listing of all of the producer-members.
The organization is headed by an Executive Director, Rebecca Robinson , and a Board of Directors . The Board for 2006/07 consists of President Justin Boeger, Boeger Winery. The Vice President is Bruce Walker, Starry Night Winery...
2007-08-3102 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsWine Street in North County San DiegoWine Street is a North County San Diego full-service wine shop specializing in premium wines from around the world. In 2007, the shop entered its 14th year of serving the North County community. We offer everything from the biggest names in Napa to up-and-coming producers from Spain, Italy and beyond. We feature a Friday Night Tasting every week and offer three popular Wine Clubs. We have an excellent selection of wines, a terrific staff and great service. If we're not your wine shop already, we welcome the chance to serve you. Please check out our site at www.WineStreet.com or...
2007-08-2605 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsLearn About Laird Family Family Winery in NapaThe Lairds have seen a family dream come to fruition, from vine to tasting room, based primarily on the incredible diversity and quality of their vineyards. The stewardship of these vineyards began nearly twenty-five years ago when many pioneer farmers passed on critical knowledge and techniques to Ken Laird and later to son Justin, all in the spirit of kindness and helping hands. Several of these farmers, like Guillermo “Willie” Medina, were there in the beginning and continue to play core roles within vineyard operations.
Today Justin oversees nearly 2000 prime vineyard acres for Bayview Vineyards, the Laird’s vineyard management compan...
2007-08-1306 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsInterview with Winemaker Aaron Piotter of Ferrari -Carano VineyardsDon and Rhonda Carano's dream when they first came to Sonoma County was to create a winery estate where they could craft world-class wines of unprecedented quality.
Today, Ferrari-Carano's success is based first and foremost on the persistent dedication of the best vineyard and winemaking teams, and their commitment to making the finest wines year after year, without compromise.
Characterized by their elegance and finesse, depth of flavors, complexity and richness, Don and Rhonda's vision for Ferrari-Carano's multidimensional wines has been realized, and are among the most enjoyable wines on the market today.
For special discounts for this winery, please...
2007-08-0709 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsDon Reha of Thornton Winery Talks About Summer 2007 Syrah and Zinfindel ReleasesNestled in the heart of the Temecula Valley Wine Country, THORNTON WINERY opened in 1988. The winery combines old world style with new world taste to create award-winning and premium varietal wine. The Méthode Champenoise process is used because it has proven to be the best for producing fine quality Sparkling Wine/Champagne.
From the beginning, THORNTON WINERY has utilized skills perfected in blending Méthode Champenoise Sparkling Wine/Champagne and then applied them to the new premium varietal still wines in 1993. The result: more awards and medals. Over the years, some very unique premium varietal wines have been added to...
2007-07-3104 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsRay Falkner Talks About His 2003 MeritageWhile vintages of wine may differ due to natural variances in the growing season climate, Falkner wines all display a similar style: full fruit flavors with a soft, clean finish.
Like one wine and you will probably like many more. This consistency is achieved through meticulous winemaking by our region renown winemaker - Steve Hagata.
Another reason for our great, consistent style is our willingness to continue to age wines until we believe they meet our style and are very “drinkable”. Most of our red wines age at least 3 years before public release.
Located in Temecula Wine Country, Falkner also prid...
2007-06-1407 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsTemecula Wine Country Bed & BreakfastWelcome to a traditional B & B, the Loma Vista. Where you can sit back and relax in a comfortable atmosphere. It's conveniently located to any spot in Southern California, right in the heart of the Temecula Wine Country. This lovely Mission style home with its beautifully appointed rooms is only five miles east of the I-15 in Temecula.
The Loma Vista Bed and Breakfast was established in 1988 and was, and still is, the only true Bed and Breakfast in Temecula. All of our rooms are individually decorated and are all named after favorite wines. The Fume Blanc is a whimsical...
2007-05-1607 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsRay Falkner of Temecula Valley Wine Growers Assn.A regional wine tasting event brought wine makers and wine lovers from California together for a day of fun, talk and tasting. While attending the event, TasteOfWineTV.com host Frank Mangio chatted with Temecula Valley Wine Growers Assn. president Ray Falkner.
Take a look at why this is one of the biggest regional wine tasting events each year in southern California.
More wine news at www.TasteOfWineTV.com
2007-03-2603 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsMick Fleetwood Private CellarLegendary rocker Mick Fleetwood explains why the art of making wine (Mick Fleetwood Private Cellar) is a lot like making music (Fleetwood Mac). Mick, and Taste of Wine TV host Frank Mangio chatted during Mick's recent appearance at a San Diego area (Carlsbad) Costco Store.
Check out news about Mick Fleetwood at www.MickFleetwood.com
2007-03-0105 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsMeet Mark Abraham of Pedroncelli WinesFrank Mangio interviews Mark Abraham of Pedroncelli Wines. Hear about the zinfidel and old vine vintages that Pedroncelli vineyards has become so well known for among wine lovers. This is part of a series of interviews conducted by Sharlyn, and Frank Mangio, hosts of Taste of Wine TV. We'd love to see your wine related video footage for consideration for our 2007 TV and podcast season.
2007-01-0706 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsSharlyn and Johannes with McCormick & SchmicksIf you love fine wine and crabcakes, you can't miss a visit to McCormick & Schmicks Seafood Restaurants. Taste of Wine TV host Sharlyn interviewed their chef at the 2006 San Diego Food & Wine Festival.
2007-01-0601 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsDowntown San Diego Wine Bar, Wine Storage and Cigar LoungeFifty Seven degrees is the perfect temperature for storing wine. Taste of Wine TV recently visited the owner of a wine storage facility in downtown San Diego.
2006-11-0601 minInterviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsFrank Mangio Wine Tasting TipFirst in a series of quick wine tasting tips that will have you sipping the nectar of the vine better than those two wine snobs at the next table.
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