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By Mark DeCarlo There's a place, just north of DTLA, where Angelenos - or visitors - can have an immersive experience of a fantastic meal, a tasting tour of a winery, and get a history lesson on LA's early wine making pioneers. And its been there over 98 years. Hidden along the industrial streets of the warehouse district, Los Angeles' San Antonio Winery has been making wine since 1917, surviving prohibition only by becoming a sanctioned wine maker for the Catholic Church... amen! Today, the renovated, working winery and restaurant embraces its heritage and boasts some of California's least known, yet finest wines. Yes way, dude. Winemaking in LA. Totally awesome. Anthony Riboli is the first member of the fourth generation to join the family business. He is also the first family member to have received a formal degree in winemaking and grape growing from the University of California, Davis. Winemaker Arnaud Debons worked in the Bordeaux and Cahors regions of France after graduating from the prestigious winemaking program at the University of Toulouse in France. He brings his expert tastebuds to San Antonio Winery and we get spoiled as we taste triumph with every sip and bite. Daily wine tours and tastings offer an authentic ...

Stella Rosa®, America’s favorite semi-sweet, semi-sparkling wine, extended its line this week with the dazzling arrival of its newest luxury flavor, Stella Rosa Platinum. This astronomical wine bursts with natural flavors of crisp green apple, vanilla, and fragrant elderflower, all of which offer a touch of sweetness and a refreshing finish. Stella Rosa Platinum is best served chilled with fresh fruit, cheeses, spicy cuisines, and desserts. Stella Rosa Platinum is available at San Antonio Winery tasting rooms in Los Angeles, Ontario, and Paso Robles, and will soon be hitting its full launch in mid-March. San Antonio Winery’s Stella Rosa brand is the original semi-sweet, semi-sparkling wine, owned and imported by the Riboli family. Grapes for Stella Rosa Platinum are harvested in the northern region of Piedmont, Italy. In the past three years, Stella Rosa has seen incomparable growth and was deemed a “Hot Brand” by Impact Magazine in 2014. To earn “Hot Brand” acclaim, wines must achieve double-digit growth in the past three consecutive years. For more information visit http://stellarosawines.com/the-future-is-coming/ or http://sanantoniowinery.com/.   About San Antonio Winery: San Antonio Winery remains the longest and largest producing winery in Los Angeles with over 98 years of winemaking under its belt, making it an essential component ...

Had fun storming a castle lately? On the way to Temecula’s wine country, many roads lead to wine, but only one leads to The Castle Estate. Every detail there is designed to keep you in a past reality of castles, kings and, of course, Queens.  From the gigantic medieval iron locks that guard your room and the mural on the stairs depicting part of it’s own family history, to the most minute detail of a delightful butterfly garden right outside your bedroom door, this castle has proven to be a diva’s favorite. If you happen to endure LA traffic, a night arrival is breathtaking, as the castle lights glow to guide the way.  Past the helicopter pad out front, you’ll be greeted by the sounds of a huge front door knocker, and welcomed by dimly lit candelabra and a smile from the castle’s proprietors, Joanne and Dee. How does waking up at The Castle sound? “Ding, ding, ding!” A soft “Good morning!”   a bell ring in the morning light shining through the hand-painted stained glass windows onto the luxurious medieval bed linens, and the chain link armor guard standing by. Thankfully, you’ll still have time to enjoy the feeling of waking up in a ...

July 10th marks the unveiling of Vegas-famed wine, Rock 'n Roll Wine party at the House of Blues in the Sunset Strip.  Featuring amazing varietals  from around the world, including the company's own award-winning wines, this evening of live music and wine tasting proclaimed its residency upstairs at the House of Blues' exclusive Foundation Room. Following on the footsteps of their Vegas success, RNR Wines wooes Los Angeles with live music pairings to the featured wines. Artist Jeremy Cornwell delighted audiences with his music, while guests swayed from table to table perusing the different selections from the featured vineyards. Tunes ranged from Californication to Sweet Child of Mine. Willamette Valley's Lavelle Riesling 2006, a fantastic semi-sweet Kabinett style Riesling with aromas and flavors hinting of peaches and apricots, was sweetly paired with Tyler Hilton's Kiss On.  Also a favorite, the French import,  a 2005 Maison Galhaud Grenache Noir with deep ruby color reminiscent of its black fruits, pepper and spice, created a buzz by smoothly pairing up with Black Eyed Pea's I Gotta Feeling. This fabulous event takes place only once a month. Tickets are $35-$40, and well worth it.  This splendid event of delicious wines and appetizers by the House ...

Title: THE ROCK ‘N ROLL WINE TASTING EVENT Location: House of Blues - West Hollywood, CA Link out: Click here Description: THE ROCK ‘N ROLL WINE PHENOMENON COMES TO LA WITH A MONTHLY RESIDENCY AT FOUNDATION ROOM STARTING FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2009 The Perfect Pairing of Live Music and Wine Tasting (LOS ANGELES; June 25, 2009) – Rock ‘n Roll Wine will host their first monthly residency in Los Angeles at the House of Blues member’s only VIP club Foundation Room starting Friday, July 10, 2009. The Vegas-famed wine party will feature an array of mouth-watering wines from around the world, including Rock \'n Roll Wine\'s own award-winning red and wine blends, combined with an incredible evening of live music. Entertainment for the July 10th event will be provided by the talented Las Vegas singer/songwriter Jeremy Cornwell. Rock \'n Roll Wine invites LA to “Rock Out With Your Cork Out! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. The festivities will conclude at 10:30 p.m. though patrons will be able to remain in Foundation Room for the remainder of the night. Tickets are priced at $35 in advance and $40 at the door includes all live entertainment, wine tasting, and light hors d\'oeuvres. To purchase your tickets ...

I can't think of a better way to spend Oktoberfest than Beer Tasting on a Gondola.  Bring a designated driver and leave your troubles behind as you are swept into the Naples Canals for a full moon cruise under the stars. Tour the beautiful Naples Canals whilst drinking and tasting das Beer! Price includes: gondola cruise, tasting of specialty beers, lite accompaniments, good vibes, and a FULL MOON to serenade us! MUST RSVP with Leanna: (562) 688-7109 or online: www.eventsonlocation.com (no walkups). Guests go directly to the Gondola Getaways Dock. October 10, 2008 at 8:30pm $54 per person ( $5 Off if you mention: TravelingDiva.com - yeah!)