By Janene Roberts
I'm really excited to present the first Wine and Wellness Weekend to be held Saturday and Sunday April 24 and April 25 in Julian, California.
This fun, jam packed weekend brings you what you need to improve your body, mind and soul while enjoying local wine. Saturday morning starts with a guided hike through the local mountains, and continues with Tai Chi and Yoga. Then you'll enjoy boxed lunch, and wine tasting at Jenkins Winery. Saturday afternoon begins with Summer McStravick offering her Flowdreaming techniques. Summer is the author of the book Flowdreaming, the Art of Creative Manifesting, and has been recognized by teachers like Wayne Dyer and Cheryl Richardson. After that, John Alonge, the 2009 "Best Wine Coach" winner from San Diego Magazine's Best of San Diego issue and author of the Wine Heretic will demonstrate wine blending techniques and will answer your wine tasting questions. You'll have a little time to rest before Saturday evening's dinner paired with local wines. You'll stay at an upscale lodge and enjoy breakfast on Sunday morning as well as a guided meditation to send you off. $399 per person based on double occupancy. Rooms have queen beds so couples and/or good friends would be appropriate.
To secure your spot, the number of participants is limited in order to create a close environment, please email me at janene@popcornpressandmedia.com, with the names and number in your party and either pay online (go to
http://www.popcornpressmedia.com/bookorder.html
and click on the Buy Now button) or mail a check to Popcorn Press & Media at PO Box 3375, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
A sampling of some of the wineries in the Paso Robles District made an appearance in San Diego earlier this month. Paso Robles is centrally located between Los Angeles and San Francisco on the Central Coast. Some of the local wine bars, like Wine Steals, featured their wines and I attended a trade tasting at the McMillin Event Center in Point Loma last month. Since I like to experiment with new varieties the wines I enjoyed and recommend are:
•Adelaida Cellars, 2008 Version White, Grenache/Roussanne blend $28. Their 2006 vintage earned 91 points by Robert Parker in the Wine Advocate's June '08 issue. He wrote, "The superb 2006 Grenache Blanc/Roussanne from Glenrose Vineyard possesses classic notes of honeysuckle, rose petals, flowers, and tropical fruit. Impressively deep, rich, and dry with a gorgeous texture. This beauty can be drunk now and over the following two years." I liked the '08's dry notes and peachy crisp taste. Look for their wines in San Diego at Wine Steals, and Harvest Ranch markets. www.adelaida.com
•Ancient Peaks Winery, 2007 Petit Verdot $35. Available in limited quantities. Traditionally Petit Verdot has been a wine that is blended with other varieties. By itself, it's known to have aromas of violet, black currant, and spice. Ancient Peak's Verdot is well balanced and has a note of tannin on the finish. Your best bet is to order direct. 805-365-7045, www.ancientpeaks.com
How would you like to pretend to be a part of the wine trade? Well, this Sunday, March 14, Family Winemakers of California is presenting 200 small, family-owned California wineries in wine trade-like fashion at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The wineries will be pouring over 750 wines. The event opens to the public at 3 p.m. and runs until 6 p.m. Tickets are $45 in advance or $55 at the door. Order online at www.familywinemakers.org. What wines will you recommend?
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