ColumnsFood & WineTaste of WineNorth County Wine Company’s ‘wild’ Shelton tastingFrank Mangio and Rico CassoniAugust 22, 2022August 22, 2022 August 22, 2022August 22, 20220564 Jim Tobin’s North County Wine Company in San Marcos is a treasure trove for oenophiles offering a robust collection of wines from all over the...
ColumnsFood & WineTaste of WineNorth County Wine Company aka ‘Wine Hangout’Frank Mangio and Rico CassoniFebruary 15, 2022 February 15, 20220916 As a kid, we all had that one special hangout — a magical place where no matter what was going on, you could meet your...
ColumnsFood & WineTaste of WineTaste of Wine: North County Wine Company celebrates 11 yearsFrank MangioAugust 9, 2021August 9, 2021 August 9, 2021August 9, 20210270 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...
ColumnsTaste of WineTaste of Wine: Cakebread Wine Dinners sell out at SeasaltFrank MangioOctober 26, 2020October 27, 2020 October 26, 2020October 27, 202001291 Like many wineries and vineyards, Cakebread Cellars has a unique story that guests were able to learn about over dinner....
ColumnsTaste of WineTaste of Wine: Caymus wine dinners sell out at West EndFrank MangioSeptember 28, 2020September 28, 2020 September 28, 2020September 28, 202001694 Sal Ercolano’s latest wine dinner series featured one of Napa Valley’s most popular vineyards, family-owned Caymus Vineyards....
ColumnsFood & WineTaste of WineTaste of Wine: Q & A with Jim Tobin of North County Wine Co.Frank MangioAugust 3, 2020August 4, 2020 August 3, 2020August 4, 202001611 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...
ColumnsTaste of WineTaste of Wine: Duckhorn dazzles at Il Fornaio Del MarFrank MangioMarch 3, 2020 March 3, 202001110 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...
ColumnsTaste of WineA special selection for a special occasionFrank MangioNovember 6, 2018 November 6, 20180607 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...
ColumnsTaste of WineSan Marcos wine shop marks anniversary with saber ceremonyFrank MangioSeptember 4, 2018 September 4, 20180740 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...
ColumnsTaste of WineTaste of Wine: Welcome back ‘Aussie’ winesFrank MangioMay 22, 2018May 22, 2018 May 22, 2018May 22, 201801148 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...