IT'S THE DEFINITION OF FIRE The culinary scene in Valle De Guadalupe is on the upswing. Renown chefs, winemakers and innovative entrepreneurs bring about unique establishments that make the Baja Wine Country truly, world-class. This esteemed region in the northern territory of Baja California is the epitome of farm-to-able... known worldwide for the area's quality cheeses, meats and amazing produce. About two hours south of the U.S./ Mexican border, we dine at Fuego Cocina

MI CASA ES SU CASA In land abounding of fruits and minerals, a family saw magic in Valle De Guadalupe and purchased four hectares to build a family farm on. To them, their home would stand as a symbol of Mexican nobility designed with the capacity to host and receive, friends and family. Never did they dream of becoming a public place or much less, of building a hotel. Demand and interest grew immensely and once they open their doors to wine lovers, they become known as "th

A FRENCH WINE BAR THAT'S SUPER HIP AND GREAT FOR DATE NIGHT Steps away from the Chinatown L.A. Metro stop, underneath the train tracks, is a French bistro/ wine bar. In a vintage scene practically lending itself as a double escape, Oriel offers a remarkable Steak Tartare worthy of dishing. Bordeaux Rogue, Chateau Des Combes The cozy, candlelit bar has an excellent collection of French wine and intriguing dishes like: escargots, bone marrow and duck pâté; making it fun to try

Capture the magic of Temecula Wine Country over dinner as the sun sets behind rolling hills! A trip to Temecula Wine Country should always include a stop at Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery. The Tuscan villa has taken the wine country experience to the next level by extending Mama Rosa's Trattoria hours and introducing a tantalizing NEW dinner menu! Dinner is NOW available between the hours of 6:00 - 9:00 pm in the main patio space where panoramic views are sure to make you

Where ever there is wine, there is a win! Over 40 unique vineyards and wineries populate the Temecula Valley region. On a wine tour with our local guide extraordinaire, we visit three boutique wineries. Tom Plant, who is part of the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association, established WINEormous in 2009, after traveling the world and settling in Temecula Valley. He visits Sonoma County, Santa Ynez, Napa Valley and Paso Robles at least once a year and shares his

It's time to put Sausage and Polenta on your agenda! The fare at Mama Rosa's Trattoria, inside Robert Renzoni Vineyards and Winery, is as captivating as their Tuscan-style vineyard. La trattoria has the only brick oven in wine country that offers your favorite Italian comfort food. The menu changes from time to time to suit the season and demand. Today, I visit my friend, Chef Felix Aguilar, to try the latest addition on his menu–Sausage & Polenta! Chef begins by searing po

Roll out the barrel already! For the first time, Danza Del Sol Winery opened the doors of its Barrel Room to the public, on September 3, 2017, where wine lovers had the pleasure of partaking in barrel sampling. The equestrian friendly winery is soon to do it up again! Wine tasters gathered it the cool barrel room to sample two special wines selected by winemaker, Art Villareal. A 2016 Olson Estate Grenache from Temecula with flavor profile of bright strawberry and lush cherry