Wine tasting is no longer just about sipping. Wine tasting has evolved into a momentary vacation that allows you to sip, savor and relax in some of the most beautiful locations across the globe. The experience of wine tasting has become a social sport within the state of California. This summer, instead of leaving the… Continue Reading Wine Tasting Is No Longer Just About Sipping!

Wine is no different than learning about art and grasping the pleasure you receive from it.  It is known to be intimidating, however, you must overcome your insecurities and step up your wine wisdom. Wine is also alive, bold and voluptuous, don’t let it scare you; instead embrace the beauty of it. As you begin,… Continue Reading Wine Love and the First Steps

There is no doubt that chocolate and red wine pair perfectly together. There is nothing that the palette loves more than a brownie and a bold red wine. But have you ever considered combining the two? Red wine brownies have a mystery to them that contributes seamlessly to the perfect combination of brownies and red… Continue Reading Red Wine Brownie Recipe

The beach communities around the world honor and pray for Sunny Garcia. The Hawaiian native and Men’s World Champion took the surfing world by storm with an outstanding career of over 20 years competing full time. In 2010, he was inducted into the Surfing Walk of Fame located in Huntington Beach, California. In 2015, Sunny… Continue Reading A Surfing Legend, Sunny Garcia

Summer Sips: Rosenthal Wines Edition We’ve been waiting for summer cocktail season since last August! The weather is getting warmer and the cocktails are getting better. Try these recipes with the recommended Rosenthal Wine and you’ve got cocktails to make all the way through summer. From slushies to spritzers, we have wine cocktails for all… Continue Reading Summer Sips: Rosenthal Wines Edition

Anna Marie’s One Pot Spicy Sicilian Pasta Recipe 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1 tsp sea salt Pinch black pepper 1 pound hot Italian sausage, removed from casing 1 pound rigatoni, penne other pasta 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 cup dry white wine 2 cups diced tomatoes 1 lb fresh spinach 1… Continue Reading Anna Marie’s One Pot Spicy Sicilian Pasta Recipe

As a Winemaker, connoisseur and aficionado, I will have to declare that so many of life’s great memories are created while sharing a bottle of wine with good friends and family. Why not safeguard those occasions and document your wine tasting experiences? Maybe you’re new to wine, or you’ve been drinking for years. Either way,… Continue Reading Do You Even Wine Taste?

…the fear of wine, and become the master of your own palette in the tasting room The only person who can find a wine that speaks the same language as your sensory palette, is you. Becoming more confident in the tasting room takes time, but can also rely heavily on a few core features to… Continue Reading How to overcome your “oenophobia”