Vines and Steins - Gio Wine Bar
By Richard NoelIf you’re out and about in East County and in the mood for a great glass of wine in an elegant atmosphere, relax with the knowledge that this urge will not require you to drive into the...
View ArticleVINES AND STEINS - ORFILA VINEYARD & WINERY
By Richard NoelOrfila employee Dolores Castaneda pours a generous taste for Shari Zollo (right) of Vista, who enjoyed the festivities with Barbara Deuel and Drea Zollo Bush (both of Oceanside).“Oh yes,...
View ArticleTHE BARREL ROOM: A WINETASTER’S TREAT IN RANCHO BERNARDO
A column for East County wine and beer enthusiasts16765 Bernardo Center Dr., San Diego CA 92128 (858) 673-7512; www.thebarrelroomsandiego.com By J.J. Gold, guest columnist April 7, 2009 (Rancho...
View ArticleALPINE BEER COMPANY: AN EXCELLENT BREWERY JUST A HOP AWAY FROM HOME
By Ryan Lescure August 3, 2009 (Alpine) -- I found Pure Hoppiness a month ago, largely by accident. I strolled into the local watering hole and attempted to order my usual beer. I was informed by the...
View ArticleEAST COUNTY WINE-MAKING COMES OF AGE
By Miriam Raftery Photos by Leon Thompson and Miriam Raftery August 18, 2009 (San Diego’s East County) – Could East County someday rival Napa Valley as a prime winemaking locale? San Diego County has...
View ArticleSTOMP GRAPES FOR CHARITY AT HACIENDA DE LAS ROSAS WINERY SEPTEMBER 3
August 7, 2012 (Ramona) – Hacienda de las Rosas Winery is hosting its annual Grape Stomp on September 3 at its ranch and winery in Ramona. This year’s proceeds will be given to Wounded Warrior Homes,...
View ArticleSAN DIEGO WINE COUNTRY FESTIVAL AUGUST 11
August 10, 2012 (San Diego) – The San Diego Wine Country Festival will be held at Bernardo Winery on August 11 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meet the winemakers of San Diego County in one location and sample...
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