…The Terra Bella wine country located in Central California’s Sequoia region should be on your list of places to explore.
Terra Bella is a scenic agricultural community easily accessed on your way to or from Porterville on Highway 65. It’s an easy breezy 3.5 hour drive from the larger tourist areas of LA and San Francisco. I think you’ll be intrigued and inspired by an emerging wine region that welcomes wine lovers of all levels of sophistication.
Nadi created this vegan recipe for National Blueberry Month. She wanted a raw, crunchy, cold texture with a coconut lemon dressing. It came out just right.
If you’re feeling like a refreshing beverage, try a Chocolate Strawberry Spritzer, perfect for a warm spring day.
Fill a tall glass with ice
Pour 3/4 full with Chocolate Shop Strawberry
Add a splash of club soda
Garnish with a chocolate-covered strawberry or fresh strawberries.
Mark your calendar for ‘The Chocolate Tour’September 24 Indulge LA – Los Angeles CA
Chocolate Shop Strawberry wine is available at Thornton Winery.
Albariño 2011, Temecula Valley ($23) – A hard to find, but up and coming varietal for the Temecula Valley, Albariño is beginning to make a name for itself. Commonly found growing in the northwest regions of Spain and Portugal, this grape does extremely well in warm climates. I think you’ll like this light crisp wine. With its lighter style it is perfect for hot summer days. The honeysuckle on the nose is complemented by apricot and peach undertones with a hint of minerality…
Quady 2010 Electra Moscato ($ 10 – 14)
‘2011 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 Dessert Wine $15 and Under’
WORLD WINE CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARD: Gold Medal
There’s an old adage around the wine community that says customer’s, “Talk dry, but buy sweet.”