Oak Grove Center’s 4th annual So-Cal Chef Open crowns a winner
TEMECULA – Ten local chefs shared their culinary expertise as part of the annual So-Cal Chef Open competition held outdoors on the Golf Course...
The Winery Review: Leoness Cellars
The Mystery WinoLeoness Cellars might be the gold standard for how medium-to-large wineries in Temecula should be run. Maybe that’s why the ancient, rust-eaten...
Pala takes on the vine
The Pala Band of Mission Indians joins the emerging niche market of wine produced by Native Americans
Sandra Shrader
Special to the Village NewsOver the past...
The Winery Review — AKASH WINERY
The Mystery WinoSpecial to Valley NewsWelcome back, fellow grape nuts! After visiting one of Temecula’s oldest wineries (Hart) in my last column, this week...
The Winery Review: Hart Winery
The Mystery WinoSpecial to Valley NewsCheers, fellow friends of the vine! As your hardworking Mystery Wino, I spent much time thinking about which winery...
Falkners announce new executive chef for their Pinnacle Restaurant
Having won Best Restaurant for the past 15 years from Inland Empire Magazine, the Pinnacle Restaurant does not stand pat. The Falkners announce their...
Fallbrook wine scene flourishes with boutique wineries offering unique styles
Rick MonroeSpecial to Valley NewsWith Fallbrook Winery being for sale (but not closing) and Monserate Winery opening in the next couple of months, there...
How to enjoy yourself at a Temecula winery
The Mystery WinoHello again from Temecula Wine Country!In my inaugural column, I tried to make the case that Temecula is one of the most...
USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice nominates Temecula Valley Wine Country for Best Wine...
Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country has been nominated by USA Today as a 10Best Readers’ Choice for “Best Wine Region.” A total of...
Discovering Temecula Wineries. Again.
By The Mystery Wino
Special to Valley NewsGreetings, gentle readers and fellow Grape-Nuts! Thank you for joining me for what I hope will be the...