World of Wine Returns to Temecula

One of Southern California’s wine regions is just North of San Diego County, at the bottom of Riverside County. Called the Temecula Valley, the area is a challenging environment for winemakers due to the heat that comes from the desert to the east. Palm Desert. Each year the Temecula Valley Winemakers put their best wines … Read more

Family Winemakers Comes to Del Mar on March 14

One of the most fun events of the year in San Diego for wine lovers is the annual Family Winemakers Tasting at Del Mar Fairgrounds. This year the event is on Sunday afternoon, March 14 and the event always sells out quick so get your tickets early. What makes this event so great? For starters … Read more

Wine in South Africa Hits 350 Years

One of the most interesting areas for wines that for years were less than widely available in the USA was South Africa. Over the past ten years wines from the region have increased in availability and selection. Given their history, its nice to see how the recognition is taking hold there after 350 years. In … Read more

San Francisco Vintners Market In April 2010

One of the more unique events in the Bay Area for wine lovers has to be the San Francisco Vintners Market that’s held at Fort Mason’s Herbst Pavilion. The two day affair has a moto of “Try it. Buy it” and provides amateurs and wine professionals the opportunity to buy wines directly from the producers … Read more

Rhone Wine Fans Don’t Have To Fly To France

If you’re a Rhone wine fan, sometimes called a Rhone Ranger, you don’t have to fly to France’s Rhone Valley to get your taste buds tickled. All you have to do is plan on being in Paso Robles, CA for the annual Hospice du Rhone from April 29th to May 1st. I’ve been to two … Read more

Santa Barbara Vintners Festival Plans Announced

The always fun and tasty Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival will be held again in April on the 17th at River Park in Lompoc, just west of Hiway 1 as you go into wine country. This is always a great event, as more than 130 wineries take part in the day long, outdoor affair. While … Read more