Columns Food & Wine Taste of WineNorth County Wine Company aka ‘Wine Hangout’Frank Mangio and Rico CassoniFebruary 15, 2022 February 15, 20220843 As a kid, we all had that one special hangout — a magical place where no matter what was going on, you could meet your
Columns Food & Wine Taste of WineTaste of Wine: North County Wine Company celebrates 11 yearsFrank MangioAugust 9, 2021August 9, 2021 August 9, 2021August 9, 20210207 Senior Editor Frank Mangio and I were on-site to celebrate the 11th anniversary of one of the region’s premier wine shops — North County Wine
Columns Taste of WineTaste of Wine: Cakebread Wine Dinners sell out at SeasaltFrank MangioOctober 26, 2020October 27, 2020 October 26, 2020October 27, 202001213 Like many wineries and vineyards, Cakebread Cellars has a unique story that guests were able to learn about over dinner.
Columns Taste of WineTaste of Wine: Caymus wine dinners sell out at West EndFrank MangioSeptember 28, 2020September 28, 2020 September 28, 2020September 28, 202001483 Sal Ercolano’s latest wine dinner series featured one of Napa Valley’s most popular vineyards, family-owned Caymus Vineyards.
Columns Food & Wine Taste of WineTaste of Wine: Q & A with Jim Tobin of North County Wine Co.Frank MangioAugust 3, 2020August 4, 2020 August 3, 2020August 4, 202001551 Indoor dining and drinking have been halted at nearly 90,000 restaurants and wine bars across the country according to a trade association. After a tough
Columns Taste of WineTaste of Wine: Duckhorn dazzles at Il Fornaio Del MarFrank MangioMarch 3, 2020 March 3, 202001084 I suspect that some read the title, smiled, and thought Ah Duckhorn! Perhaps, a few others read the title and thought where did I hear
Columns Taste of WineA special selection for a special occasionFrank MangioNovember 6, 2018 November 6, 20180591 In sports, as in life, a big win deserves a big wine. You would have to have had a long nap if you didn’t know
Columns Taste of WineSan Marcos wine shop marks anniversary with saber ceremonyFrank MangioSeptember 4, 2018 September 4, 20180706 Jim and Bill, the Tobin brothers, are always seeking the road less traveled for their successful wine shop and bar in San Marcos. They cut
Columns Taste of WineTaste of Wine: Welcome back ‘Aussie’ winesFrank MangioMay 22, 2018May 22, 2018 May 22, 2018May 22, 201801085 I must sift through some 200-plus wine themed emails daily as this fabled libation grows in stature and civility. I am privileged to be a