We received the exciting news that Matt Kettmann would be the newly appointed moderator for The 5th Annual Chardonnay Symposium (TCS) hosted by Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa in Pismo Beach, from May 16-18, 2014. Matt Kettmann, replaces Steve Heimoff, as a contributing editor for Wine Enthusiast Magazine, reviewing and reporting on wines from the Central and South Coasts [...]
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Kettmann Announced As Moderator of 5th Annual Chardonnay Symposium
March 21st, 2014 
Georgina 
Posted in Events, Features, Food and Wine, Resorts & Spas, Wine 
Tags: Chardonnay Symposium, Pismo Beach, Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast 
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5th Annual Chardonnay Symposium – May 16-18, 2014
February 13th, 2014 Georgina One of my favorite wine events is The 5th Annual Chardonnay Symposium (TCS). This year, it will be held at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa in Pismo Beach, May 16-18, 2014. It is the country’s premier event for education of Chardonnay wines.
Posted in Events, Features, Food and Wine, Wine Tags: Cal Poly Wine & Viticulture Program, Chardonnay Symposium, Dolphin Bay, Maegen Loring, Pismo Beach, Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast Magazine Comments Off
WE’RE SUPPORTING AMPSURF 5th ANNUAL WINE, WAVES & BEYOND — AND IT’S AN AWESOME EVENT!
January 30th, 2014 Georgina All of us a LVF are excited to support and attend again this year Boutique Hotel Collection’s Wine Waves & Beyond, a fundraiser for AMPSurf. We love Boutique Hotels — John King, Mike Casola, Charles Crellin, Mark Eades, Chef Trester, Chef Wangaard, Chef Willie Vey, Chef Hannah Muffin Goddess, Awesomeness David Kline and all [...]
Posted in Events, Food and Wine Tags: Avila Beach, Firestone Walker Brewery, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, Surf Contest, Wine Tasting, Wine Waves & Beyond Comments Off THE 4th ANNUAL WINE, WAVES & BEYOND CENTRAL COAST LONGBOARD SURF CLASSIC
April 30th, 2013 Georgina The 4th Annual Wine Waves & Beyond Central Coast Longboard Surf Classic will be held in Pismo Beach from May 30 through June 2. Once again, this classic California event will evoke the vivid and timeless culture of surfing and the enchanting world of wine and handcrafted locally brewed beers. Proceeds from Wine Waves & [...]
Posted in Events, Features, Food and Wine Tags: AmpSurf, Longboard Surf Contest, Pismo Beach, Sideways, Volkswagen, Wine Spectator, Wine Waves & Beyond Comments Off
9th Annual Taste of Pismo & FarmFest-on-the-Coast Pismo Beach’s Premier Wine & Culinary Event
April 3rd, 2013 Georgina The Pismo Beach Chamber of Commerce presents the 9th Annual Taste of Pismo from Friday April 26 through Saturday April 27, 2013 on the cliffs of Dinosaur Caves Park overlooking the Pacific Ocean. For two festive days in Pismo Beach, guests can experience regional wine tastings and delicious cuisine samplings from the area’s finest chefs, [...]
Posted in Events, Features, Food and Wine Tags: FarmFest-On-The-Coast, locally grown, Pismo Beach, SLO Vintners, Taste of Pismo Comments Off
Marisol’s Heavenly Muffin Goddess
March 31st, 2013 Georgina Perched atop the bluffs of Shell Beach, The Cliffs Resort offers gorgeous ocean views, making it the perfect place for vacationing families and their dogs, romantic wine country getaways, and those in search of exquisite culinary exploration. Case-in-point: Marisol at the Cliffs, their critically acclaimed restaurant.
Posted in Features, Recipes, Restaurants, Reviews Tags: Marisol, Muffin Goddess, Nutella Peanut Butter Cookies, Pismo Beach, The Cliffs Resort Comments Off 28TH ANNUAL CENTRAL COAST WINE CLASSIC EXCEEDS $2 MILLION DONATED OVER PAST NINE YEARS
July 25th, 2012 Georgina The 2012 Central Coast Wine Classic, held from Thursday, July 12 through Sunday, July 15, featured one of Wine Spectator’s “Top Ten” Charity Auctions in America on Saturday, July 14 at Avila Beach Golf & Resort. Termed the Rare & Fine Wine & Lifestyle Auction, it included offerings of rare wines and lifestyle packages from [...]
Posted in Events, Features, Food and Wine Tags: Avila Beach, Central Coast Wine Classic, Children's Resource Network, Pismo Beach Comments Off
World Class Luxury in Shell Beach: Dolphin Bay Resort
June 15th, 2011 Georgina There is so much happening in food, wine and travel in California that I can hardly keep up with writing about it all. Strangely, I never miss the opportunity of conducting an interview with one of our exceptional winemakers, chefs or persons of interest or the chance to eat great food, drink great wine, and [...]
Posted in Features, Food and Wine, Resorts & Spas, Restaurants, Reviews Tags: Chef Brian Collins, Dolphin Bay Resort, Edna Valley Wine Country, La Bonne Vie Spa, Lido, Mezze, Mike Sinor, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo Vintners Association, Shell Beach, Valor Comments OffButterflies or Wine? Decisions, Decisions…
January 26th, 2011 Georgina Butterflies or Wine tasting — decisions, decisions…oh, what shall I do first? It’s that time of year again – no, not when the swallows return to Capistrano but better yet, when thousands of Monarch Butterflies hover over Pismo Beach’s Butterfly Trees – limbs of Eucalyptus and Monterey Pines. They’re absolutely fascinating and will remain in [...]
Posted in Features, Food and Wine, Resorts & Spas, Restaurants, Reviews Tags: Avila Beach, Baileyana, California Food and Wine and Travel Reviews, California Winery Advisor, Central Roast Coffee, Chamisal Pinot Noir, Classic California, Cracked Crab, Dr. Burnsteins, Edgewater Hotel, Edna Valley Wine Tasting, Encantado, Laetitia Brut Cuvee, Monarch butterflies, Pismo Beach, Shell Beach, Tastes of the Valleys 1 Comment »
