I recently had a chance to tour San Antonio Winery in Downtown Los Angeles for the first time. I was amazed to see all their collection of wines that is produced in the heart of SoCal. From a variety of red wines, white wines and even their popular Bodega Sangria, they had it all. You could wine taste, eat and even have your own private parties. As an Angelino, I’ve probably driven by the winery off the 5 frwy gazillions…
Add a little color to your Sunday Champagne brunch with a Blood Orange Champagne Cocktail. The ruby-tinted cocktail would be perfect during spring gatherings with friends, or who are we kidding, alone. Don’t get me wrong, I love regular mimosas too, but once in a while it’s nice to have options. This bubbly cocktail recipe is easy to make, just squeeze a few blood oranges and add Champagne. I order my blood oranges through Melissa’s Produce. They’re usually available January-March…
In honor of National Drink Wine Day, which is observed February 18, I researched a few mobile wine apps that will inspire or help any newbie sound like a wine geek genius. Just like you, I’m always looking for a new wine to try that’s not only delicious, but are also easy to find that won’t break the bank. I’ve had my fair share of wine, but I’m far from being a sommelier, which is why I rely on research and…
New Orleans has the Hurricane, Louisville, Ky. has the Mint Julep and now Lafayette, La. has the Sweet Crude Rouler™ as its official cocktail. The creation of the Rouler™ was the brainchild of David Meaux, founder of Rank Wildcat Spirits™, the first spirits distiller in Lafayette Parish. Sweet Crude Rum is their award-winning small-batch white rum and is produced using sugar cane grown in Acadiana, the area surrounding Lafayette Parish known for its authentic South Louisiana Cajun and Creole food,…
A weekend in Valle de Guadalupe wine country will have you coming back for more delicious Mexican cuisine, wine, and warm culture filled with many other adventures. Wait, WHAT, they make wine in Mexico? They sure do and have for centuries. If you make your way to northern Baja California, along Route 3 in the Valle de Guadalupe region, the quality of wine has grown tremendously in the past two decades. In fact, certain wineries here have teamed up with chefs and hoteliers…