The Wine Closet–Heard It On The Grapevine–What’s up, What’s hot, Ventura County’s Local Wineries
By Raven West If you ever wanted to have the perfect relationship with a bottle of wine, visit Linda Hunter, the proprietor of The Wine Closet, a warm, intimate tasting room located in Old Town Camarillo. The unofficial “Wine Matchmaker”, Linda prides herself on not only knowing the vintage, region and winery from where […]
Recipe of the Week–Summer Avocado and Shrimp Salad
. . . . . . . . . Ingredients: 2 avocado cut up not too small 1lb cleaned and cooked shrimp, med or large 1cup diced tomato 4 thinly sliced scallions 2 tbl. Lime juice 1 red bell pepper sliced Dressing: ¼ cup lime juice 1tbl Dijon mustard ½ cup vegetable oil 1 […]
Labyrinth Winery–Heard It On The Grapevine–What’s up, What’s hot, Ventura County’s Local Wineries
“Over a bottle of wine, many a friend is found” By Raven West At first glance, you may be amazed at the maze painted in bright red on the wall above the rows of wine in the tasting room at Labyrinth Winery. It will only take a moment for owners Ed and Stephanie Schwartz to […]
Recipe of the week–Salmon Salad
. . . . .. . . . Often the night I have salmon there is always leftovers, so not to waste I make Salmon salad the next night. Ingredients: 1 bag of salad greens 1-2 green onions sliced 1 diced tomato 1 small cucumber Top with salmon Dressing 2 tbl. Dijon mustard 1 tbl. […]
Plan B Wine Cellars–Heard It On The Grapevine–What’s up, What’s hot, Ventura County’s Local Wineries
Raise your glasses high and “Toast the Train” as it passes by…the tasting room that is…at Plan B Wine Cellars in Ventura.
San Vicente Cellars–Heard It On The Grapevine–What’s up, What’s hot, Ventura County’s Local Wineries
By Raven West For those old enough to remember Lucille Ball’s hysterical wine-stomping adventure and who wished to have such bare-footed fun in a vat of grapes, advice San Vicente Cellars in Camarillo will make your dream come true. The fun doesn’t stop with the stomping! Winemaker and founder Vince Pantess and his wife […]
Recipe of the Week–Arugula and Orange Salad with Dates and Maple Dressing
. .. Ingredients: 1 small shallot, peeled and roughly chopped 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 orange, zest and juice 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar A pinch cinnamon 3/4 cup olive oil salt and black pepper For the salad: 1 lb. baby arugula leaves 6 oranges, cut into segments 1 cup […]
Cantara Cellars–Heard It On The Grapevine–What’s up, What’s hot, Ventura County’s Local Wineries
Cantara Cellars By Raven West One of the first wineries in Camarillo, Cantara Cellars is truly a family affair. Owners Chris Brown, her husband and wine maker Mike, along with their son Jesse turned their family’s passion for great wine into a thriving commercial winery and tasting room located right off the 101 freeway. […]
