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Weekend spotlight: Celebrate California wines

Written on 1 Sep, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | No comments

By KARLEE PRAZAK September is California Wine Month, and that makes it a great time to enjoy a glass of wine at one of the many fine wineries the Central Coast has to offer. In celebration of Wine Month, wineries... (Continue reading)

Weekend spotlight: Stone Soup Music Faire

Written on 26 Aug, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | One comment

By KARLEE PRAZAK Now in its 19th year, the Stone Soup Music Faire is a wildly popular weekend event. A musical feast? Yes. A mix of international foods and local wines? It is all that and so much more. Grover... (Continue reading)

Wineries from Paso Robles to Sonoma seek lucrative market in China

Written on 8 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Not long ago wine drinkers in China would mix Coca-Cola into their wine glass to sweeten the deal. [Sacramento Bee] “They didn’t like the taste of wine yet, and they wanted some sweetness,” said Joan Kautz, vice president of international... (Continue reading)

Regulate marijuana like wine?

Written on 6 Aug, 2011 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 27 comments

Supporters are gathering signatures for an initiative that would decriminalize marijuana in California for those older than 21. The measure, dubbed the Regulate Marijuana Like Wine Act, would tax and regulate the cultivation, production and sale of cannabis using grape... (Continue reading)

Do sulfates in wine cause headaches?

Written on 3 Aug, 2011 in Discovered | 6 comments

By JOHN SALISBURY “I get a headache from the sulfites in the wine but when I go to Europe and drink their wine, I don’t get them because they don’t use sulfites,” some say. Not so. There is a lot... (Continue reading)

Growers’ Cook-off at Salisbury Winery, event photos

Written on 30 Jul, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

The third annual Growers’ Cook-off at Salisbury Vineyards featured Nataly Lola, and played host for the Central Coast Wine Grower’s Association Cook-Off.  Family and friends came out to savor the delicious food and enjoy the beautiful Sunday sun with amazing... (Continue reading)

Afternoon of Epicurean Delight, event photos

Written on 8 Jun, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Guest strolled through the lovely gardens, enjoyed the panoramic views, and sat poolside while tasting a wide array of delicious foods and wines at the historic Chapman House by the Sea in Shell Beach. The 24th annual Afternoon of Epicurean... (Continue reading)

Wine, teeth and truffles

Written on 27 May, 2011 in Discovered, Featured | 2 comments

By JOHN SALISBURY Truffles anyone? How about wine and what it does to your teeth and throat?  Here is the lowdown on both starting with teeth. Both white and red wines fight germs that can cause sore throats and dental... (Continue reading)

Paso Robles Wine festival, event photos

Written on 24 May, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

Wine lovers gathered for the 29th annual Paso Robles Wine Festival to submerge themselves in the wines, music and expression of this one of a kind wine event on Saturday. The Paso Robles alliance celebrated wine country by bringing nearly... (Continue reading)

Hospice du Rhone in Paso Robles, event photos

Written on 2 May, 2011 in Eye on the Coast, Featured | No comments

So you think you can Rhone? The truth is they knew they could Rhone at the 19 annual celebration of Rhone varietals in Paso Robles on Friday. Find local events as at CalCoastNews’ Event Calendar. If you would like to... (Continue reading)