Several wine glasses are filled with red wine.

Highlighting Spanish Food and Wine

Delving into Spanish food and wine highlighted Spain’s Great Match in Los Angeles. This event focused on two seminars that showcased various types of cheese, Jamón, and wines of Spain. The first seminar, Spanish Hams, Cheeses, and the Wines that Love Them!, was led by Evan Goldstein, MS, and the other, The Many Faces of

Golden State Wine Co. Portfolio Tasting with Pares Balta Wines

Spring Portfolio Tasting of Golden State Wine Co.

One cannot beat a wine tasting at Tesse in West Hollywood. Such was the case with Golden State Wine Co. Spring Portfolio Tasting. Mike Miller’s portfolio of wine takes one to some of the best wineries in Spain, France, Italy, and the new world, including Oregon and South Africa. The appetizer selections from Tesse were

Buellton Wine Tasting at Vega Vineyard and Farm

A special Buellton Wine Tasting at Vega Vineyard and Farm

If you are looking for an exceptional Buellton Wine tasting experience, visit Vega Vineyards and Farms. From the history of Rancho de Vega and its beautiful vineyards, one cannot help but enjoy a day spent sipping wine paired with delicious food offerings in the gardens. If that is not enough, take a stroll and visit

Larner Vineyard in Ballard Canyon AVA

Ballard Canyon AVA Defines Larner Vineyard And Winery

It takes many people to establish an AVA. One man, Michael Larner, was instrumental in getting the Ballard Canyon AVA off the ground. Michael’s background, love of wine, and his family vineyard, Larner Vineyard and Winery, all played a part in establishing one of the smallest AVAs in Santa Barbara County. Ballard Canyon AVA Established

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Col D’Orcia: The Best Tuscan Winery for Brunello Di Montalcino

In March of 2021, I had my first experience tasting the Brunello Di Montalcino from Col D’ Orcia now. Almost two years later, I revisited the wines and now consider them the best Tuscan winery for Brunello Di Montalcino. A research study by the consulting company Nomisma concluded that Brunello is the most famous Italian

Newport Beach Wine Tasting

Newport Beach Wine Tasting: Wines of Artisan Uprising

I first met Billy Vondrasek in 2015 when he and his brother David presented their Artisan Uprising wine to LA Wine Writers. Now eight years later, I am still impressed with the caliber of wine the boys, as I call them, produce. There have been many changes over the years since I saw them last.

The Wines of Napa Valley Winery

Best Wine 2022: Year In Review

It is that time of the year for me to share my list of the best wine 2022, my year in review. As in-person tastings were less restrictive, I attended many more in Los Angeles. I also visited many more wineries along the Central Coast since it is an easy drive from my home in

View of the Ranch from Center of Effort © Cori Solomon Travel 2022

Travel 2022 Year In Review

In 2022 my travel adventures exploring destinations continued both virtually and in person. Although travel was primarily within California, I also traveled to Florida. Enjoy my travel 2022 year in review as I discovered many places in person and virtually more that I hope to visit soon. Travel 2022 Year in Review – In-Person Travel

Limestones at Finca Piedra de Fuego - Pyros Wines

Pyros Wines: Elevating Argentina’s Pedernal Valley

When I consider the wines of Argentina, I think of the three regions of Mendoza, including the Maipu Valley, Lujan de Cuyo, and Uco Valley, in addition to Salta. I thought I was well versed regarding Argentina’s wine regions until I discovered Pyros Wines, located in the relatively unknown region of Valle de Pedernal. Valle

Ehlers Estate Winery and Vineyard

Ehlers Estate: Where Old-world Traditions Meet New-world Concepts

From a dying vineyard in the 1800s, Ehlers Estate in St. Helena has transformed into a renowned winery encompassing the legacy of Jean and Sylviane Leducq and their Leducq Foundation, as well as their predecessors, Bernard and Anne Ehlers. For Laura Diaz Munoz, General Manager and winemaker, the estate exemplifies a dream come true. The

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