Malaga expects more than 10,000 people on the night of wine

wine-eventThe event is scheduled for August 15, or Sunday. The event is recognized and already has a long history. La Noche de Vino de Competa (Malaga) this weekend held its thirty-fifth edition and is already consolidating and deepening as one of the most popular and oldest festivals in the region. Of course I expected to celebrate it in style, with the visit of more than 10,000 pilgrims, desirous of good wine and much celebration.
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August 13th, 2010 | Leave a Comment

A bit of everything …

On the agenda of the meeting held in eclectic David, full of good things and as always this pleasant mood (is not it Mister Corky?)

Very aromatic nose and open, medium intensity on floral notes. Word of the oily feeling, round, simple but tasty. This “Rolle” (VDP des Bouches du Rhone) of Winegrowers Garlaban completed its job of setting leg. € 3.20 ….. only. Given!
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May 20th, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Summary of the 2009 vintage

2009vintageDry whites

The warm days of late August have not been ideal for the development of dry white wines. Some wines lacked freshness of fruit, acidity and taste too low gives centers a little soft. The differences in maturity of grapes can alleviate these sensations ripest wines suffer from lack of tone in the middle palate. For my part, a preference for the dry whites from the ocean vintages (less sun) to slow ripening grapes like 2007 and 2008. These wines are pure fruit, blood, and lots of freshness, while being well structured.
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May 20th, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Bridge of Tastes

The typical product is served

As winter goes away and you feel the first warm days of spring break in the fragrance of the Bridge of flavors .
Lower Parma between barns, houses and fountains, fortresses and churches, following the river Taro, for three weekends, Saturday, February 27 and Sunday 28 to Trecasali, Saturday 27 and Sunday, March 28 at San Secondo and Saturday 17 and Sunday April 18 to Fontevivo Hospitality is at home.
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May 5th, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Magnalonga THE VALLEY OF LAKES “First I eat”

On May 1 the back Magnalonga Valley lakes in Trentino. An itinerary designed in the countryside and places where he lives who cultivates the cheese tasting, sipping local wines and enlivened by memories of times and trades now gone but not forgotten. For lovers of hiking the ideal time to resume the march on an unusual feature and load a special charm. … Path already two thousand years ago by the Romans. The next May 1 will route the following steps:
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May 2nd, 2010 | Leave a Comment

National Exhibition:Raisin Wines and Meditation

wineartfebOver a hundred labels for two days of tastings led by experts of national reputation, evoking the Gonzaga palace with its formal gardens. The full program of National Exhibition of Wines and Raisin Meditation provides, on Friday 30 April, a Saturday, Sunday 2 and Monday, May 3, display and tasting of sweet wines from throughout Italy and ta typical morainic hills of Lake Garda , gala dinners, themed exhibitions, tastings and tasting bench.
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May 2nd, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Tropical Quesadillas

tropical-quesadillasCombine the following in a bowl, stir well. Cover & chill.

  • 1-1/2 cups peeled & diced papaya
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 Tbls. diced red onion
  • 1 Tbls. fresh lime juice
  • 2 Tbls. St. Clement Sauvignon Blanc

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April 28th, 2010 | 1 Comment

MCVGA Winery Walk - June 26, 2010

Festival date:Saturday, June 26, 2010

Festival Venue:Paraiso Vineyards,Soledad, CA

Festival theme:The Monterey County Vintners and Growers Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization representing over 80 wineries and grape growers in Monterey County, is pleased to invite hiking enthusiasts, nature lovers, viticulture partners, and the community to participate in the 1st Annual Winery Vineyard Walk on Saturday, June 26th at Paraiso Vineyards.
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April 28th, 2010 | Leave a Comment

MONTE-CARLO WINE FESTIVAL 2010

Festival date:5-7 June, 2010

Festival venue:Auditorium Rainier 3

Festival Theme:The Festival’s philosophy is based on the promotion of traditional or innovative wineries that, with different choices in the vineyard and in the cellar, want to reflect the identity of their terroirs, into the glass of wine.
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April 27th, 2010 | Leave a Comment

2010 Monterey Wine Auction & Gala

Festival date:Saturday, May 8 · 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Festival venue:Mission Ranch - 26270 Dolores Street, Carmel

Festival theme:During the event, we will honor Rich Smith, owner and President of Paraiso Vineyards and Valley Farm Management, for his contributions to the industry, which began in the early 70’s.

About the organizer:Monterey County is a world-class wine and grape-growing region, which the Monterey County Vintners and Growers Association (MCVGA) strives for all to experience. In order for people to experience Monterey’s wine country, MCVGA hosts three events each year: The Annual Winemakers’ Celebration, a one-day event held the second Weekend of August (Our 2010 event will be held the first weekend in August) and The Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend, a three day event held the second Weekend of November
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April 27th, 2010 | Leave a Comment

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