{"id":273063,"date":"2010-07-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-07-21T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/taste-of-wine-05-23-10\/"},"modified":"2010-07-21T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-07-21T07:00:00","slug":"taste-of-wine-05-23-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/taste-of-wine-05-23-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Taste of Wine 05-23-10"},"content":{"rendered":"

Callaway Winery Harvesting Gold Last year, I attended the 40th Anniversary celebration of Callaway Winery in Temecula Wine Country. There was a mood of progress in the barrel room as pioneers of this appellation toasted its success to date, and recalled the late businessman Ely Callaway and his contributions. \u00a0 Then, a relatively unknown winemaker who had just joined Callaway from the Northwest and as a sommelier at the Ritz Carlton in Dana Point, took the podium. \u00a0He declared a new day at Callaway. \u00a0Craig Larson then revealed his passion for grape varietals from \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Callaway Winery in Temecula Wine Country is located on a rolling hillside and is winning big this year in international competition. \u00a0 the Rhone Valley in France and other Mediterranean styles including Italian. \u00a0“I was tasting these lovely wines when I was 16 years old traveling through Europe,” he later told me. \u00a0“I\u2019ve been a winemaker for 14 years now and I am more excited about Callaway and its new direction than I ever have been. \u00a0This area has great potential for these wines.” The most recent results from the Riverside International Wine Competition confirm Larson\u2019s prediction. \u00a0In it, the Callaway 2009 Sangiovese Rose won Sweepstakes Gold. \u00a0This drier style Rose from Italy\u2019s most popular Tuscan grape, has a rich strawberry\/cherry taste. It is served cold and can be a summer party favorite for $18. at the winery. \u00a0The other wine worth a taste is the Gold Medal winner from the same competition: \u00a0the 2009 Special Select Muscat Canelli, also $18. \u00a0Its\u2019 far more tropical with hints of pineapple, melon, jasmine and cherry blossom. \u00a042 judges from around the country were brought in to judge and all wines were judged “blind.” Callaway has big plans for architectural improvements and is in the midst of a handsome landscaped courtyard overlooking the vineyards. The winery and Meritage Restaurant will continue to be open to the public. \u00a0 Saturday, June 19 from 6:30 to 10:30pm, Callaway will host an Evening of Salute to America\u2019s Heroes to help benefit emergency assistance to returning troops. \u00a0Appetizers, sparkling wine and music will start it off, then a full dinner with Callaway Wines is planned. Cost is $85.50 each for club members, $95. for non-members. \u00a0Call 951-676-4001 for details, or source the website at www.callawaywinery.com . \u00a0 \u00a0 New E-Wine Service Pioneered at Delicias Delicias Restaurant, in the middle of the Village in Rancho Santa Fe, recently introduced its Apple iPad E-Wine Selector, and its new 5,000 bottle wine cellar. \u00a0 \u00a0 Delicias is the first restaurant to use the \u00a0iPad for a wine list, and with the completion of the wine cellar, it will have the widest selection of wines of any free-standing restaurant in Southern \u00a0California. \u00a0Customers can browse electronically for their favorite wines at the touch of their fingertips. \u00a0 Owen Perry, the owner of Delicias, came up with this revolutionary idea in customer service. \u00a0“We intend to also provide our guests information on Delicias Restaurant owner Owen Perry shows the new \u00a0iPad Wine Menu and General Manager “Gino” Campbell displays two premium wines. top wine picks, provide comments on menu specials from the chef, as well as reviews and ratings on the top wines,” he said. \u00a0“Gino” Campbell was brought in for his unmatched wine expertise, with credits from New York and Las Vegas. \u00a0 At Delicias, lunch is served Monday through Friday, with dinner reservations taken Monday Through Saturday. \u00a0Contact the restaurant at 858-756-8000 or on the website at www.deliciasrestaurant.com . \u00a0 Wine Bytes \u2022\tThe San \u00a0Diego Spirits Festival is Wed. June 2 through Sat. June 5 at the San Diego \u00a0Hilton Bayfront. Seminars, trade shows and a Sat. Grand Tasting is in \u00a0store. \u00a0Details at 858-551-1605 or \u00a0www.sandiegospiritsfestival.com. \u2022\tCaf\u00e9 \u00a0Merlot in the Bernardo Winery begins its First Friday Art Walk and Dinners \u00a0Friday June 4 from 5 to 8pm. \u00a0Call for reservations at 858-592-7785 \u00a0or see www.cafe,merlot.com . \u2022\tThe \u00a0Encinitas Rotary Benefit 7th annual Wine Festival is at San Diego \u00a0Botanic Gardens in Encinitas Sat. June 5 from 5 to 8pm. \u00a0Dishes and desserts from local \u00a0restaurants are in abundance. Also a silent auction and live music. \u00a0Tickets starting at $100. with a \u00a0portion to your selection of listed charities. \u00a0See www.encinitaswinefestival.com \u00a0\u00a0or call 760-436-3581. \u2022\tWineSellar and Brasserie in \u00a0San \u00a0Diego has a Saxon Brown Wine Dinner \u00a0Fri. June 4 starting at 6:30pm. \u00a0Known for top quality Zinfandel, Saxon \u00a0Brown owner and winemaker Jeff Gaffner will present 8 wines. \u00a0Cost is $49.99 pp. \u00a0RSVP at \u00a0858-450-9557. Frank Mangio is a renowned wine commentator certified by Wine Spectator. \u00a0He is one of the leading wine commentators on the web. \u00a0View his columns at www.tasteofwinetv.com . \u00a0Reach him at mangiompc@aol.com .<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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