Guests

Weekend of 11-15-08

Eric Greenspan - The Foundry on Melrose, Los Angeles, CA http://www.thefoundryonmelrose.com/
tasted: Gargiulo Vineyards - Aprile Super Oakville Blend

Adam Leemon - Adam the Wine Guy http://www.adamthewineguy.com/
tasted: 2007 Frias Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 2006 Clos Du Val Carneros Pinot Noir, 2006 Van Ruiten Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel, 2007 Heartland Stickleback Red, 2004 Sequoia Grove Rutherford Bench Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

David Breitstein - The Duke of Bourbon, Canoga Park, CA http://dukeofbourbon.com/ with Scott Mcconnell - Wine Warehouse scottmcconnell@aol.com
tasted: Roederer Estate Brut, Roederer Estate Brut Rose, Champagne Gardet Brut Special, Champagne Gardet Rose, Champagne Louis Roederer - Brut Premier, Champagne Louis Roederer - Carte Blanche

Weekend of 11-08-08

Adam  Leemon - Adam the Wine Guy http://www.adamthewineguy.com/

Aidan Demarest & Michael Giest - The Edison, Los Angeles, CA http://www.edisondowntown.com/

tasted: Woodford Reserve & Edison Woodford Reserve

Rhonda Kallman - Edison Light Beer, New Century Brewing Company  http://www.edisonbeer.com/

tasted: Edison Light Beer

Tara de Lis - Food & Beverage Writer tara.delis@yahoo.com

Mike Zitzlaff - Crushpad, San Francisco, CA http://www.crushpadwine.com/

Seana-Marie Weaver & Elin Bradley - Weaver Wines, Ventura, CA http://www.weaverwines.com/

tasted: 2006 Red Poets - Couplet - Viognier/Rousanne Blend - San Luis Obispo Cty- $43.95, 2005 Pendleton - Chardonnay - Santa Lucia Highlands -  $38.95, 2006 Jalama Pinot Noir - Cargasacchi Vineyards - $38.95, 2006 Red Tail Winery Syrah - Santa Paula - $54.95, 2006 De Paola Zinfandel - Arroya Grande - $24.95, 2005 SkyHawk Lane Red Fusion - San Luis Obispo - $59.95, 2004 Eagles Trace Latitude 38 - Napa Valley - $88.95, 1989 La Jota Cabernet - Howell Mountain - $98.95

Dennis Midden - Brewbakers, Huntington Beach, CA http://www.brewbakers1.com/

Derek Buono - Beer Magazine http://www.thebeermag.com/

tasted: Surf City Blonde, Erik the Red, Mead

Weekend of 11-01-08

Aaron Warren - John Alan Wines, Paso Robles, CA  http://www.johnalanwinery.com/

Adam  Leemon - Adam the Wine Guy http://www.adamthewineguy.com/

David Breitstein - The Duke of Bourbon, Canoga Park, CA http://dukeofbourbon.com/

Brian Thompson - Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa, CA http://www.stagecoachvineyard.com/

Weekend of 10-25-08

(Encore)

David Breitstein - The Duke of Bourbon, Canoga Park, CA http://dukeofbourbon.com/

David Francke & Ed Maas - Folio Fine Wine Partners http://www.foliowine.com/

Adam Leemon - Adam the Wine Guy http://www.adamthewineguy.com/

Satomi Furagaki - Joto Saké http://www.jotosake.com/

Judd & Holly Finkelstein - Judd's Hill, Napa, CA http://www.juddshill.com

Weekend of 10-18-08

Adam  Leemon - Adam the Wine Guy http://www.adamthewineguy.com/

Charlie Weiss & Karin Graziadei - Leblon Cachaça http://www.liveloveleblon.com/
tasted: Leblon Cachaça

Michael Muesilla - STK Steakhouse, Los Angeles, CA http://www.stkhouse.com/
tasted: Uva Caipirinha STK - 5 red grapes & 4 lime quarters muddled, 2oz Leblon Cachaça, 3/4 tblsp clove honey, over ice with grapes & lime

James Carling & Manuela Zaretti Carling - Ventura Limoncello Originale, Ventura, California
http://www.venturalimoncello.com/
tasted: Ventura Limoncello Originale & Crema

Jonathan Mitchell - The Palm Restaurant, West Hollywood, CA http://www.thepalm.com/
tasted: Glenfiddich 12 year old, 15 year old, 18 year old, & 21 year old

Elizabeth Schweitzer - Master Sommelier, Los Angeles, CA http://www.elizwine.com/

Weekend of 10-11-08

Jean-Pierre & Francoise Amoreau - Château le Puy http://www.chateau-le-puy.com/

Nathalie Bertat - Cru Wines http://www.cruwines.net/

Adam Leemon - Adam the Wine Guy http://www.adamthewineguy.com/

Ian Blackburn - LearnAboutWine http://learnaboutwine.com/

Linda Parker - Monterey Wine and Jazz http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?i=457d3d97-26d2-4118-a6fe-1e88ea397f9e

Michael Morrisette & Jason Niederkorn - Cafe del Rey, Marina del Rey, CA http://www.cafedelreymarina.com/

Nichol Cokas & Bruce Smitham - J. Lohr Vineyards and Wines, Paso Robles & San Jose, CA http://www.jlohr.com/

Weekend of 10-04-08

Richard Binder - Philippe’s, Los Angeles, CA http://www.philippes.com/
 
Elizabeth Schweitzer - Master Sommelier, Los Angeles, CA http://www.elizwine.com/
 
Adam Leemon - Adam the Wine Guy http://www.adamthewineguy.com/
 
Stetson Robbins & Frank Dietrich - Blue Danube Wine Company http://www.bluedanubewine.com/
 
Tom Matthews - Wine Spectator http://www.winespectator.com/

Weekend of 09-27-08

Peter Goossens - The Loose Goose Wine Festival, Santa Clarita, CA http://www.loosegoosewinefestival.com/
 
Adam Leemon - Adam the Wine Guy http://www.adamthewineguy.com/
 
Matt Dibert & Vitor Melchior - Fogo De Chao, Beverly Hills, CA http://www.fogodechao.com/
 
Gary Zabransky - The Tasting Room with Tom Leykis http://www.tastingwithtom.com/

Weekend of 09-20-08

Marlo Huber & Giani Seminary - Laguna Canyon Winery, Laguna Beach, CA http://www.lagunacanyonwinery.com/

Vaune Dillmann - Mt. Shasta Brewing Company, Weed, CA http://www.weedales.com/

Adam Leemon - Adam the Wine Guy http://www.adamthewineguy.com/

Mike & Erin Benziger - Benziger Family Wines, Glen Ellen, CA http://www.benziger.com/

Weekend of 09-13-08

Adam Leemon - Adam the Wine Guy http://www.adamthewineguy.com/

Loic Le Calvez & Kristin Schierbaum - Taltarni Vineyards & Winery, Australia http://www.taltarni.com.au/
tasted: 2004 Taltarni Pyrenees Estate Shiraz, 2005 Taltarni Three Monks Cabernet Merlot, 2005 Taltarni Heathcote Shiraz, 2005 Taltarni Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Taltarni Brut Taché

Rudy McClain - Merlove http://www.merlove.com/

Natalie Bovis-Nelsen - The Liquid Muse http://www.theliquidmuse.com

Robin Goldstein http://osterialintrepido.wordpress.com/

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