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2008 TVWC harvest amazing quality
September 5th 2008

Wine production intern Greg Fitzgerald picks leaves from a load of grapes Thursday, Aug. 14, at Thornton Winery in Temecula.

Jon McPherson, master winemaker of South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

Robert Cartwright, winemaker at Ponte Family Winery

A Taste of Wine : Master Sommeliers: masters of wine
August 1st 2008

Eddie Osterland of La Jolla, America’s first Master Wine Sommelier.

Wine and dine in the desert: the latest
July 25th 2008

Paul Bologna, sommelier of JW Marriott’s Desert Springs

Thornton Winery celebrates 20 years
July 18th 2008

John, Sally and Steve Thornton toast the winery’s 20th anniversary.

Top 10 wine tastings (first half of ’08)
July 11th 2008

Delphine Lasserre shows the 2005 Jean Luc Colombo wines at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego.

Italian wines and Festa fun
July 3rd 2008

Salerno Winery general manager Angelo Abril (left) toasts the Salerno Barbera wines with columnist Frank Mangio.

In the beginning: the Robert Renzoni story
June 6th 2008

An artist’s rendering of the future Robert Renzoni Vineyards, to be located on De Portola Road in Temecula.

Jim Carter a man with a vision
May 30th 2008

Jim Carter had a vision: “gracious hospitality” in a wine country atmosphere.

Assistance League of Temecula Valley elects board members
May 23rd 2008

The Assistance League of Temecula Valley announced its newest board members at the annual installation of officers luncheon on May 6. Those elected include (seated, from left) Mary Eusey, third vice president, Resource Development; Elizabeth Norman, second vice president, Philanthropic Programs; Leticia Plummer, president; Connie Longway, first vice president, Membership; (standing, from left) Mary Lindholm, liaison to auxiliaries; Kathy Laurin, treasurer; Carol Reese, secretary; and Electra Demos, Education. The league is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Wine Society sponsors competition
May 23rd 2008

Winery is blessed
May 9th 2008

Father Francis J Marcolong and Jon McPherson, Master Winemaker at South Coast Winery Resort and Spa.

Father Francis J. Marcolongo leading the procession thru the vines

Wilson Creek Winery hosts tent event
May 2nd 2008

(From left) Temecula Elks President Paul Gonzalez and program chairman Angie Stevanus visit with Wilson Creek Winery owners Rosie and Gerry Wilson during the fourth annual “Swing into Spring” gala at the winery on March 7. One of the Elks’ larger fundraisers, the event benefits the Temecula and Murrieta Valley communities with assistance to handicapped children, needy families, veterans, patriotic programs and student scholarships.

Artists find wine country inspiring
May 2nd 2008

“Polka-Dot Dancers II” by former Dorland resident artist Shoshanna Dubiner is being used for Wiens new release label.

Café continues excellence
April 18th 2008

Executive chef Steve Pickell has returned to Café Champagne at Thornton Winery in Temecula.

Falkner Winery a dream come true
April 4th 2008

Ray Falkner

Going Grape tours are always events
March 28th 2008

Ray Falkner (left) of Falkner Winery participates in a Going Grape Tour.

Winery hosts Easter event
March 21st 2008

Ava Nichols, daughter of eLocal Listing employee Todd Nichols, enjoys the VNW Circle of Care/eLocal Listing Easter festivities at Falkner Winery.

(From left) VNW Circle of Care co-director Chuck Keim, Falkner Winery co-owner Loretta Falkner, the Easter Bunny (Debbie Marvel), eLocal Listing marketing coordinator Jackie Geary and VNW Circle of Care co-director Terri Keim.

Abby Jones, 21 months, proudly displays her find during the afternoon’s Easter egg hunt.

Italian grape from Chianti revealed in California
March 14th 2008

Leon Santoro of Orfila Winery in Escondido

Hill Family Wines teams with Poseidon for Good Vibe Night
March 7th 2008

Tom Ranglas (left) of Poseidon with Ryan Hill of Hill Family Wines

Creative juices flow in blending
February 29th 2008

Laura Jean Rispens experiments with wine during the blending workshop at Thornton Winery.

Arbogast carrying TVWA torch
February 15th 2008

Tomi Arbogast, TVWA executive director

You can buy taste
January 18th 2008

Ray Falkner, owner of Falkner Winery in Temecula, teaches the public to fully appreciate wine.

Tignanello: Italy’s trophy wine
January 11th 2008

House of Antinori representative Lorenzo Mottola (left), A Taste of Wine columnist Frank Mangio (center) and Via Italia Restaurant owner Paolo Pedrazzani

A Taste of Wine : Master chef with a passion for wine
January 4th 2008

‘A Taste of Wine’ author Frank Mangio (left) with Steve Hamlin of Keyways Vineyard and Winery

Pinnacle tops the vineyards
December 21st 2007

Thornton Winery
December 14th 2007

Winemaker Don Reha welcomes guests during a winemaker dinner at Thornton Winery in Temecula on Saturday, September 29, 2007.

Server Robin Flowers brings the first course of cream of matsutake mushroom soup to guests during the winemaker dinner at Thornton Winery in Temecula in September.

A jewel in the midst of Fallbrook: Fallbrook Winery
November 2nd 2007

Greetings from South Africa
October 12th 2007

Brookdale director Windy Somers-Cox (center) with staff members Janet Masondo (left) and Mayvis Zondi.

Callaway Winery: the steps of progress
October 5th 2007

Callaway winemaker Bela Varga

Boyd couple found niche with Mount Palomar Winery
September 28th 2007

Mount Palomar winemaker Craig Boyd

Greetings from South Carolina
September 21st 2007

Greetings from South Carolina
September 14th 2007

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