tasting

Wine: Pinot Days 2015 Wine Tasting Event

By Andy J. Gordon There was a smorgasbord of fine wines at the 2015 Southern California edition of Pinot Days on November 21, 2015 at The Skirball Cultural Center. Pinot Days [...]

Events: Herradura Tequila – A Taste of Mexican Culture

Herradura tequila and Jimmy Shaw’s Loteria Grill joined forces for a series of tastings that paired food selections with the premium tequila. Herradura is one of the oldest makers of fine tequilas and Loteria Grill is well respected in Los Angeles for their authentic Mexican cuisine. What set the series in motion was Shaw’s fondness for the Herradura brand and his custom designed signature private reserve double barrel reposado that was bottled recently and introduced at the tasting series. [...]

Spirits: Partida Tequila Dinner event at Rosa Mexicano

Life is rough. Attend a special event where great premium tequila is paired with delicious, gourmet Mexican food in the private room of a classy restaurant in West Hollywood. Someone has got to do it and yes, I took the hit and volunteered. Partida Tequila, makers of fine, tasty elixirs produced from the Weber Blue Agave plant partnered with Rosa Mexicano restaurant to host a special pairing dinner for some lucky guests. The entire evening was elegant, educational, tasty and highly satisfying. [...]