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Temecula Wine Tasting News

  • REGION: Winery plans approved by commission Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 3:29AMRIVERSIDE ---- After aging for four years, John Brodersen's plans to run a winery and tasting room were finally given a stamp of approval.
  • Temecula Wine Tasting: An Exciting Experience In Wine And Nature Tuesday, December 30, 2008 @ 6:16PMThe wineries in Temecula are able boast about having both world-class wines as well as stunningly beautiful scenery. Your trip here will give you an excellent opportunity to sample really great wines as you are surrounded by natural beauty.
  • Grape expectations Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 8:14PMTEMECULA: The Vineyard Rose restaurant at South Coast Winery Resort & Spa boasts extensive menus.
  • SOUTH DATEBOOK 12/04 Thursday, December 4, 2008 @ 12:38AMTEMECULA Auditions for "Willy Wonka, Jr.," to be staged by the Temecula Performing Arts Company, are set for Friday and Saturday at the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, 42051 Main St. Call for an appointment.
  • Riverside County goes after wineries without permits Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 2:57AMNot all the wineries dotting Temecula Valley Wine Country are OK with Riverside County. In recent months, county planners and code enforcement officers have been cracking down on wineries they say lack permits for buildings, tasting rooms and the like.
  • SOUTH DATEBOOK Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 2:57AMTEMECULA Live from Ice Cube Swazzle , a program for children of all ages, is set for 4 p.m. today at the Grace Mellman Library, 41000 County Center Drive.
  • Keyways Vineyard & Winery and Ponte Family Estate Winery Kick Off Eye-Catching Holiday Light Festival Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 1:18PM TEMECULA, Calif., Nov. 17, 2008 -- Keyways Vineyard & Winery and Ponte Family Estate Winery are helping to brighten up everyone's holidays.
  • Inland Datebook -- 11/17 Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 1:51AMHEMET Hemet Senior Computer Club is set to meet from 10 a.m. to noon today at the Valle Vista Senior Center, 43935 E. Acacia St. Dues are $12 per year for singles and $18 for couples.
  • No crush on wine business Sunday, November 16, 2008 @ 11:56PMDespite a lull in tourism, business at Temecula wineries hasn't completely soured. Festivals, expansions and new wineries are helping to keep Temecula's Wine Country on the map.
  • County planners to see whether Temecula-area winery will play by the rules Friday, November 7, 2008 @ 2:35AMA four-year dispute between a Temecula-area winery and Riverside County is before the county Planning Commission, which wants to see how the winery conducts itself before taking action.
  • Southwest Riverside County community news briefs Wednesday, November 5, 2008 @ 3:34AMCLUB NEWS Cruise nights reinstated MURRIETA ---- After a short hiatus, the Temecula Valley Car Club will start having its monthly Cruise Nights again Saturday.
  • Southwest Riverside County Community Briefs for Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 Sunday, November 2, 2008 @ 3:32AMTemecula libraries offer activities The Californian TEMECULA ---- A sampling of November events at Temecula's two public libraries. The programs are primarily sponsored by Friends of the Temecula Libraries.
  • South datebook -- 10/29 Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 3:37AMLAKE ELSINORE A free presentation on Medicare and Medicare HMO benefits for 2009 is set for 12:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Lake Elsinore Senior Center, 420 E. Lakeshore Drive. Presenter will be Ann Kasper.
  • San Bernardino County Briefs -- 10/21 Tuesday, October 21, 2008 @ 2:23AMHISTORY™ has awarded the Redlands Conservancy a $9,990 Save Our History grant to partner with Redlands High School and the Heritage Auxiliary of the Assistance League for a project called "The Zanja Connection."
  • Latest grape harvest means perfect time to visit Temecula Thursday, October 16, 2008 @ 4:23AMFor food and wine lovers, there is no better time to visit nearby Temecula than now. Its wine country, filled with rolling hills lined in vineyard plantings and dotted with quaint wineries, is ready to tout the results of the latest harvest.
  • Restaurant Review Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 6:12PMThe state of California wine competition judges have spoken and the winner of the prestigious “Best Winery in the State” title goes to Southern California Wine Country’s very own South Coast Winery.
  • Sample art, wine in scenic Idyllwild Thursday, October 2, 2008 @ 12:33AMVisitors will sample new wines and experience original artwork at the 11th annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting in Idyllwild. The event presented by the Art Alliance of Idyllwild is set from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday.
  • eLocal Listing/Search Initiatives Hold Second Annual Members' Meeting in Temecula Sunday, September 21, 2008 @ 3:01AM eLocal Listing / Search Initiatives, Leaders in Local Search.
  • Mexico, Las Vegas, Caribbean cruising rank high on travel agent survey Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 2:15AMMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mexico, Las Vegas and Caribbean cruising were all high on the list of popular vacation options in a survey conducted by Travel Leaders (formerly Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates).
  • September is wine month in California Wednesday, September 17, 2008 @ 12:30AMSACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California is celebrating wine this month with festivals, tastings, grape stomps and tours.
  • VERONICA'S VIEW: Two Days in Temecula Tuesday, September 16, 2008 @ 3:10AM*Many of my friends and colleges are either dealing with empty nesting as their child goes off to college or are anxious as their child becomes a senior when school begins and know that the nest will be emptying soon. I understand the dilemma they are facing.
  • Many of my friends and colleges are either dealing with empty nesting Tuesday, September 16, 2008 @ 3:10AM*Many of my friends and colleges are either dealing with empty nesting as their child goes off to college or are anxious as their child becomes a senior when school begins and know that the nest will be emptying soon. I understand the dilemma they are facing.
  • EURweb.com - Black Entertainment | Black News | Urban News | Hip Hop News Tuesday, September 16, 2008 @ 3:09AMJENNIFER HUDSON ENGAGED TO VH1'S 'PUNK': Proposal took place Friday, on J-Hud's 28th birthday. *After a courtship of less than a year, Jennifer Hudson is engaged to marry her boyfriend David Otunga, better known to VH1 viewers as "Punk" from the second season of "I Love New York."
  • Destination wineries offer plenty of extras Sunday, September 14, 2008 @ 3:27AMRestaurants, concerts, golf courses, culinary programs, even bocce are among the amentities wineries are adding to attract tourists.
  • Mexico, Las Vegas, Caribbean cruising rank high on travel agent survey Sunday, September 14, 2008 @ 2:45AMMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mexico, Las Vegas and Caribbean cruising were all high on the list of popular vacation options in a survey conducted by Travel Leaders (formerly Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates).
  • Temecula Olive Oil Co. enjoying its own boom Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 11:25PMThe Temecula Olive Oil Co.'s path to success has been smoothed out by many factors, its owners say. The Food Network, with its audience-enthralling programming, helps out by featuring recipes that use olive oil.
  • Wineries and Winery Dining Wednesday, September 3, 2008 @ 1:55PMSummer is almost over. Days, or at least daylight, is less each day—and, yes, soon the 95° - 100° heat will begin to cool. However, don’t fret and don’t be sad, there is time enough before mid fall for a great late summer fall get-away.
  • MEXIDATA . INFO Monday, August 25, 2008 @ 4:16AMThis year Ensenada’s culinary wizards and regional winemakers have moved their art-form up several notches by providing local and regional guests with premium wine and gourmet entrees that continue to please casual diners and those with the most sophisticated palates.
  • Briefs Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 1:15AMCalvary Chapel of the Chino Valley is hosting a men's breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.
  • Taste of enology at Fresno State Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 1:21AMVisitors to Fresno State recently got a good taste of what it takes to make good wine -- literally. Read comments
  • Company helps grow Temecula wineries Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 2:58AMA new business in Temecula hopes to make the dream of professional winemaking a reality for those lacking millions of dollars, acres of land and years of patience.
  • MURRIETA: Beverages and More coming to town Thursday, August 14, 2008 @ 2:12AMMURRIETA ---- For those who might have thought it a good idea to top off a day of shopping at Village Walk Plaza in Murrieta by picking up a cool specialty brew, this one's for you. The Murrieta Planning Commission voted 5-0 to approve a permit Wedne
  • Little Known Southern California Winery Completes 2008 Wine Competition Circuits Ranked Among Top in The Nation Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 12:35PM The results are in and South Coast Winery, this year's winner of the prestigious California Golden State Winery of the Year award, is capturing the attention from both international and national wine buyers and critics across the nation for its wine quality, value, and selection.
  • ‘Virtual Vineyard' to open in Temecula Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 4:29AMA local winery management company announced it is opening a wine-making facility in Temecula that will cater to amateur vintners.
  • Create your own wine in Temecula Wednesday, August 6, 2008 @ 2:40PMA winery management company is opening a wine-making facility in Temecula that will cater to amateur vintners.
  • Temecula Valley Winery Management to open winemaking facility Tuesday, August 5, 2008 @ 8:43PMTemecula Valley Winery Management has announced that it will open a new Virtual Vineyard to Vendor winemaking facility in Temecula, California.
  • Winemaking Too Expensive? Local Company Caters To Amateurs Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 4:19PMA local winery management company says it is opening a winemaking facility in Temecula that will cater to amateur vintners.
  • Temecula Valley Winery Management Opens Pioneering Winemaking Facility Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 2:07PM TEMECULA, Calif., Aug. 4, 2008 -- Temecula Valley Winery Management this month will open a pioneering Virtual Vineyard to Vendor winemaking facility in Temecula, CA that makes it easier for anyone to make, bottle and sell their own wine.
  • South Coast Winery Earns Golden State Winery of Year Award Thursday, July 24, 2008 @ 1:33PM Outlaws hiding in the valley and surrounding mountains in Southern California's Temecula Valley always knew there "was gold in those hills" but it took up until July 11, 2008 for South Coast Winery to strike gold and in a big way.
  • ESCONDIDO: Merchants hope new events will bolster downtown Wednesday, July 23, 2008 @ 9:24PMESCONDIDO ---- Aiming to attract new customers in a struggling economy, the Downtown Business Association says it will stage the city's first "sidewalk sale" next month on Grand Avenue, sponsor four jazz concerts during the next year and move the cit
  • Questions/Answers Wednesday, July 9, 2008 @ 6:15AMQuestions and answers on Daily Bulletin stories from readers like you. It's all good at "Grapes and Gourmet! A Wine and Food Festival." What's not to like about a festival featuring gourmet delectables, wine tasting, live and silent auctions, prizes and musical entertainment?
  • Wine Country investment not Temecula official's first involvement with property Friday, June 13, 2008 @ 3:03AMTemecula's assistant city manager invested in a company seeking to build three wineries, a hotel, a spa and shops just outside the city limits, on land governed by a policy he helped craft when he was Riverside County planning director, public records show.
  • REGION: Making waves locally and on the World Wide Web Monday, June 9, 2008 @ 3:36AMThe name of the radio show is "Only 2 Degrees," but listening to the webcast radio show, you might think that hosts Lisa Vinton and Darcy Jones are having too much fun. Already accomplished professionals in the fields of business finance and publishi
  • LAKE SKINNER: Balloons take to the skies at annual festival Sunday, June 8, 2008 @ 1:35AMLAKE SKINNER ---- The weather was clear, calm and not too hot Saturday ---- the first weekend day of the 25th annual Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival ---- which had those who like to gaze skyward, at hot air balloons or beyond, thanking their
  • Temecula Valley festival maximizes music, wine balloon rides Saturday, June 7, 2008 @ 10:57PMMarco McGuire, of Redlands, and his wife, Iliana, were nervous as they stepped into the wicker basket under the hot-air balloon on Saturday. But after the balloon launched and they were floating in the breeze, they relaxed and enjoyed the scenery.
  • New Temecula Valley Civitan Club to help children in need Friday, June 6, 2008 @ 1:57AMA new group in the Temecula Valley aims to help organizations that assist children with mental and developmental disabilities. Greg Sommer, of Temecula, started a nonprofit Civitan Club about four months ago.
  • REGION: Festival marks 25 years Saturday, May 31, 2008 @ 9:35PMThe loan was $10,000, and organizers had to pay half of that back if the balloon and wine event they wanted to put on made any money. A quarter-century ago, the first Rancho California Balloon & Wine Festival was produced on a shoestring. Now, w
  • Inland Community News briefs for Friday, May 16 Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 10:37PMPrenatal yoga classes offered POWAY ---- Liza Janda will teach prenatal yoga classes from 6-7:15 p.m. Thursdays, May 22-June 26, at the Pomerado Hospital Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Road. Cost is $72 for all six classes. Register at (800) 628-2880. 
  • Outdoor Events With Camping Thursday, May 15, 2008 @ 4:13AM"A colorful tradition in a town rich with natural blessings, the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival takes flight for a Silver Anniversary Celebration June 6-8, 2008 at Lake Skinner...
  • Southwest Riverside County business briefs Wednesday, May 14, 2008 @ 6:33PMLane Furnishings names new sales manager TEMECULA ---- Lane Home Furnishings, the world's largest maker of motion furniture, announced that Tony LaPlante, an 18-year company veteran, has been named Western Sales Manager.