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Wine Tasting at Dan's Wine Shop

Where: Dan's Wine Shop, 7/7/10
Wines: Zenato Pinot Grigio, Ponzi Pinot Gris, Rustenberg Chardonnay, Deloach Pinot Noir, Marraso Malbec, Incognito Red Blend
Wow: Palm Desert wine merchant Dan Sullivan hosted two one-hour tastings of three white and three red wines for Winewomen and their friends. If that wasn't exciting enough, an earthquake rattled through the desert just as the first tasting was about to begin. Dan and wife Lisa's warm hospitality calmed everyone's jitters – or was it the delish wine Derek was pouring? The shaker prompted many to pick up souvenir bottles of Earthquake Petite Sirah, one of the evening's hottest-selling wines.

A Supper Club Evening with WinewomenPSP

Where: Vicky's of Santa Fe, 6/18/10
Wines: Oak Ridge Winery & Frank-Lin Distillers
Wow: Our awesome crowd turned Vicky's piano room into a supper club, with singer-songwriter Linda Peterson at the ivories. Phil Molnar and Paul introduced us to new tastes in Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Pinot Noir and two very different Zinfandels. A spontaneous giveaway gave all a chance to test their wine smarts to win bottles of wine – fun! Thank you, Peggy Bilous and Desert Cancer Foundation for the heartfelt work you do.

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Grooving at The Grove

Where: Miramonte Resort and Spa, 5/27/10
Wines: A Mano, Woodstock Ridge
Wow: Are we sure Chef Nyerick isn't Italian? To accompany A Mano's Pinot Grigio and Primitivo, Chef Robert turned out sumptuous salumi, platters of grilled spring vegetables with delicious pocheeses and main course duet of chicken saltimbocca and sea bass piccata. Jeff Frank turned us on to his Woodstock Ridge Sangiovese for a Cal-Ital taste of the Tuscan grape. Multi-talented Rafael Soto's vocals and string instrumentals got us in the groove in support of our May charity, Incight.

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Strong Hearts with WinewomenPSP

Where: Bellatrix at The Classic Club, 4/30/10
Wines: Rodney Strong Winery
Wow: Here's a no-brainer: Chef Gregg Monette's awesome cuisine, perfectly paired wines by Rodney Strong (expertly introduced by RS Director of Wines, Stefen Soltysiak), an ebullient crowd, gorgeous desert weather, Greg Rubino's warm hospitality and a great cause – the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign to raise awareness about heart disease in women. To make it even better, 13-year-old pianist Colt Bosson entertained us with an amazing repertoire of classics and old favorites. It was a classy evening all around, and a classic Winewomen event.

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Coachella Wine Festival

Where: Miramonte Resort and Spa, 4/9-11/10
Wines: Fleming-Jenkins (wine dinner) and international producers
Wow: WinewomenPSP exhibited and supported the first Coachella Wine Festival, a three-day food-and-wine extravaganza that brought a host of boutique wine producers and culinary magic to Miramonte's Mediterranean grounds. Besides Chef Nyerick's spot-on dinner pairings with Fleming-Jenkins wines, the festival featured a dessert soirée, live music by Art of Sax and Johnny Meza's band, art, boutique shopping and a two-day grand tasting of wines and cuisine by the desert's rising stars. Habitat for Humanity of the Coachella Valley was the event's designated charity.

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Pairing Wine with the Food Experts

Where: Wine of The Desert, 3/25/10
Wines: Southern Wine and Spirits
Wow: Wine of the Desert invited WinewomenPSP to this special tasting of Southern's amazing portfolio. New Leaf Catering set up an outdoor grilling station that gave our hosts plenty of wine-food pairing tips to share. We were all more than happy to put each tip to the test over pours from South America, Australia, Italy and beyond. Thanks, for this free-to-members event!

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WinewomenPSP Celebrates Old Hollywood

Where: Bing Crosby's 3/20/10
Wines: South African wines of Catherine White, Cape Classics (The Estates Group)
Wow: Dazzling pink reflections from glasses of Mulderbosch Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon greeted us as we streamed into Bing's banquet room as if to say, Hello, gorgeous! Bing's turned out a terrific meal to pump up our newfound pleasures of South African wines. The easy-drinking Indaba Chenin Blanc won over new fans to this variety. Thank you, Winewoman extraordinaire Lisa Wherry and to James Martinez for the good work you all do at Stroke Recovery Center.

Monday Italiano

Where: Backstreet Bistro, 2/22/10
Wines: Cedar Brook Winery, Classic Wines of California
Wow: Nothing warmed us up better than a steamy bowl of traditional Italian stracciatella soup on Backstreet Bistro's outdoor patio. A great crowd came out in support of Gilda's Club to enjoy a terrific wine dinner with an Italian flair. Johnny Meza's smooth vocals and keyboard magic had us kicking off our heels to busta move under the stars. Is he a music machine or what? Thanks again to Johanne for the quartet of Cedar Brook wines.

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Kick Off the New Year, 2010

Where: Louise's Pantry, 1/22/10
Wines: Laurel Cellars Wines, Rootstock Wine Company
Wow: Proprietors Chris and Diane Paolini did it again with a rousing kick-off dinner that featured a great teaser app of pulled-pork empanadas by Chef Jerry Wesson. Johanne Lefebvre hooked us up with Laurel Cellars selections while Al Robertson rocked us into the night with his bluesy sounds. Cheers to 2010 and a successful new year of fundraising efforts, starting with Benjamin Franklin Elementary School PTO!

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Holiday Spirit at The Art Place

Where: The Art Place, Palm Desert 12/10/09
Wines: Courtesy Rootstock Wines
Wow: The Art Place hosts and hostesses provided a warm welcome this chilly winter night and invited us to tour and shop their lovely galleries. Russ Olden's staff and panini-master kept cold at bay with cups of piping hot roasted tomato soup, panini off the grill and a Maytag blue cheese fondue pot to make everyone a veggie eater, if only for one night. Wines included Serenity 2005 Pinot Grigio (Central Coast), Sevona Estate 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles) and Laurel Cellars 2007 Old Vine Zinfandel (Lodi). Shopkeepers donated awesome opportunity prizes, all in support of Mourning Star Center.

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Winewomen Welcome Back Jimmy Schmidt's Culinary Team

Where: Morgans in the Desert at La Quinta Resort and Club, 11/20/09
Wines: Pommery Champagne, St. Supéry Sauvignon Blanc, La Crema Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Wow: Winewomen were first to welcome back the culinary team led by Jimmy Schmidt with Brian Recor and sommelier Francois Cinq Mars. After cheeses, olives and a fig-watercress-Comté salad that made us weak in the knees came Chef's Maine sea scallops, duck breast with wild mushroom risotto and a dessert station no one could pass up. The boys are back in town – hooray! Thanks to Shelter From The Storm for a moving presentation and the staff at Morgans for an unforgettable event.

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South African Wine Tasting Safari

Where: Miramonte Resort and Spa, 11/12/09
Wines: Courtesy 4WinesPlusMore
Wow: A quintet of South African wines paired to Chef Nyerick's tasty appetizers gave us reason to rejoice, jabula! 4WinesPlusMore's Jeremy Wilkinson helped us explore South Africa's wine lands with tastes of Cape Rock 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (Robertson), Herons Nest 2008 Chardonnay (Western Cape), Clos Malverne 2007 Pinotage Reserve (Stellenbosch), Wolverine Creek 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserver (Stellenbosch) and, with dessert sampler, the savory Cape Rock 2007 Gewürztraminer Special Late Harvest (Robertson).

Winewomen and Song

Where: Miramonte Resort and Spa, 10/23/09
Wines: Novas 2007 Chardonnay, Novas 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot
Wow: Soprano Angela Bunea and accompanist Gale Enger regaled us with magical music under the stars on a perfect fall evening. Chef Nyerick treated us to tapas towers and specialty dishes paired to wines by Novas. Made with organically grown grapes from Chile's Casablanca and Colchagua valleys, both selections showed why Andean winemaking stars are rising. Thank you for joining us in support of Well in the Desert.

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Chill at The Wine

Where: Wine of the Desert, 10/2/09
Wines: Courtesy of Southern Wine & Spirits
Wow: No electricity? No problem, a back-up generator kept our event humming along for a special presentation of Wine, Women and Health: Medicine or Myth? Winewoman Matilde Parente, MD uncorked the history of the wine-health connection with updates from this year's International Wine and Heart Health Summit. Hosts underwrote the libations with appetizers from Sherman's Deli. Their generosity boosted our fundraising for Desert Cancer Foundation and all the good they do for those with medical needs.

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Hat's Off Luncheon

Where: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar, 9/26/09
Wines: Forty-Six Diamonds Pouilly-Fuissé 2006, George DuBoeuf; Vasse Felix 2007 Chardonnay, Margaret River (Australia); Rust en Vrede Merlot 2007, Stellenbosch (South Africa).
Wow: Ladies and gents from Angel Light Academy turned out in full force with wide brims and wider grins. John Verhoef's well-trained Fleming's staff served luncheon specialties marked by culinary flair. Pat Milsop chose out-of-the-ordinary wine pairings that began with French Burgundy followed by an Aussie cool-climate Chardonnay and last, a South African Merlot by a winery chosen by Nelson Mandela for his Nobel Peace Prize recognition dinner. Angel Light Academy's kids sweetened the day with inspirational stories of hardships overcome by making positive choices and choosing to be leaders.

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Night at The River

Where: Piero's Acqua Pazza, 8/28/09
Wines: B Cellars 2007 Blend 23 (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier); B Cellars 2005 Blend 24 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Petite Sirah); B Cellars 2006 Beckstoffer's George III Cabernet Sauvignon; B Cellars 2006 Petite Sirah.
Wow: Piero's pulsed with energy as Winewomen filled the room. As the first course arrived, our senses were jolted by the seductive aromas of truffle oil and heady mushrooms. It was going to be a tasty, fun-filled night. Piero's dining options were tough but tablemates agreed on one thing regardless of what they chose: delish. Exotic blends courtesy of B Cellars provoked a range of wine opinions as the crowd took advantage of the Napa winery's generous discount offer. Wine and Jazz juiced an opportunity drawing with great prizes. Our sold-out event boosted the coffers of Soldiers' Organized Services to aid Twentynine Palms servicemen and women.

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That's Amore
Where: Amoré Ristorante Italiano, 7/24/09
Wines: Sandholt 2006 Pinot Grigio (Central Coast), Godwin 2006 "Floral Clone" Herrick Vineyard Russian River Chardonnay (Sonoma), Mettler Family Vineyards 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, (Lodi), Mendelson 2000 Muscat Canelli (Mendocino County), all courtesy Creative Wines International
Wow: Can you hear me now? Amoré cooked up an Italian storm, with crisped-to-perfection calamari, wilted spinach with meaty portabella mushrooms to savory rigatoni, chicken marsala and a dessert trio with house-made mini cannoli and espresso-laced tiramisù. Phil Molnar's quartet of wines by Creative Wines International were spot on with each course, sparking comments at every table about which they liked best – all, perhaps? Great raffle prizes included our new WinewomenPSP logo Respirer wine aerator. An operatic Happy Birthday to Margi by baritone Jerry Ring closed out a rousing evening.

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Surf's Up
Where: CAVA Restaurant at Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa, 6/26/09
Wines: 2008 A to Z Oregon Rosé; Montes Sauvignon Blanc, Leyda Vineyards (Chile); Bethel Heights Sauvignon Blanc; 2007 King's Ridge Pinot Noir
Wow: With surf videos Step into Liquid and Riding Giants playing on the flatscreen, we duck-dove into Executive Chef Greg Picard's savory seafood buffet that featured salmon Wellington, made-to-order risotto, sushi and California-fresh healthful sides. All four wines were seafood-friendly in very different ways, which touched off a wine buzz among the wine-savvy as well as tasters who sampled these winners for the first time. Spa Esmeralda provided body treats and prizes to entice us back to their oasis.

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Madrid Magic
Where: Grove Artisan Kitchen at Miramonte Resort and Spa, 5/21/09
Wines: Segura Viudas Aria Estate Brut; La Terre Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon; Grove house-made white and red sangria
Wow: Executive Chef Robert Nyerick and guitarist/string musician Rafael Soto spirited us off to Spain, at least for a night. Miramonte's crackerjack staff turned out an array of fresh tapas, empanadas, charcuteries and tasty salads before sweetening the evening with a decadent chocolate dipping station. Clients from Incight, our May charity, moved us with real-life stories about how the charity's programs encourage skill-building and perseverance to foster success.

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Spring Fling
Where: Centre Court Restaurant at La Quinta Resort and Spa, 4/18/09
Wines: Pushback Sauvignon Blanc, Napa; Godwin Russian River Chardonnay; Mettler Epicenter Old Vines Zinfandel, Lodi; Château de Malle Sauternes, 1975.
Wow: The fun-loving ladies of Coachella Valley Alumnae Panhellenic joined us courtside for picture-perfect views of the mountains above and tennis court below. Phil Molnar of Creative Wine International was all smiles as he poured Godwin's food-friendly 2006 Chardonnay while we made sure not to miss any tasty appetizers that floated by. Dinner inside Centre Court Restaurant began with a 30-year-old Napa vintner's first release, a rich and complex Sauvignon Blanc that paired perfectly with white heirloom tomato consommé and cucumber relish. Grilled shrimp was followed by fork-tender braised short ribs served with 2006 Mettler Epicenter Zinfandel, an award-winner from Lodi with ripe berry and espresso flavors. Dessert was nearly overshadowed by the resort's special treat – a 1975 Château de Malles Sauternes. The grande dame of Bordeaux dessert wines still brought forth honeyed fruit aromas, mouth-filling flavors of apricot and spice and just the right amount of sweetness for tart tatin. By night's end, it seemed as though everyone in the room was weary from laughter and had made at least ten new friends. All that and raising scholarship money for our local high school girls – sweet.

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Cool By The Pool
Where: Ace Hotel & Swim Club, 3/20/09
Wines: Foxglove Chardonnay, Masi Masianco Pinot Grigio, Shoofly Shiraz
Wow: Kitschy, retro, funky, offbeat – how else to describe the Ace? We lounged somewhere between the pool and The Blue Bus, tasting whatever came our way. Our friends at Desert Wines and Spirits in Palm Springs introduced us to Masi Masianco Pinot Grigio from Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Actually a Supervenetian blend, the wine's honey and apricot flavors come from Verduzzo, Friuli's native grape. They're picked slightly overripe and then dried on racks to concentrate fruit flavors in a winemaking process called appassimento. Red wine fans opted for southeastern Australia's 2007 Shoofly Shiraz with enough smoke, black fruit and tannins to have tamed a steak. We laid into the Ace's homemade hummus and passed appetizers while others toured the cool guest rooms and their roadhouse restaurant, Kings Highway & The Amigo Room. We'll be back to down a few ricotta hotcakes or perhaps a chermoula-marinated tuna and pork porterhouse.

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Wine, Dine and Dance the Evening Away
Where: Rattlesnake at the Classic Club, 2/25/09
Wines: Paul Chaneau Cava, 2007 Heron Chardonnay, 2005 Heron Sexto, Graham's Late Bottled Vintage Port
Wow: Chef Jimmy Schmidt threw us an after-Valentine's Day valentine with this special event benefiting the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women charity. Hearts started fluttering with appetizers and were sent racing by the salad course – not your ordinary salad but yes, salad! Female winemaker Laely Heron's smooth Chard was a great pairing that also worked with Chef's perfectly seared scallops atop lemon risotto. Few could resist snagging the spaghetti squash and short ribs with their wine foil: the sexy Sexto blend of six Spanish varietals. By dessert and Port, no words remained, just sighs and looks of total satisfaction. John Stanley King goosed us into getting our exercise on the dance floor and sent us home smiling.

Kick Off The New Year
Where: Louise's Pantry, 1/15/09
Wines: Californians FOUR Cabernet Sauvignon, Healdsburg (3 liters); Godwin Chardonnay, Floral Clone, Herrick Vineyard, Russian River Valley; Mendelson Pinot Noir, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands; Mendelson Muscat Canelli dessert wine, Mendocino.
Wow: Partner Christopher Paolini whipped a whole lotta love into this valley favorite's new comfort food menu while wife Diane's impassioned thanks for our donation to Benjamin Franklin Elementary School PTO showed why teachers are special people. Besides the three excellent selections above, Phil Molnar of Creative Wines International introduced us to FOUR, California's first premium wine in an eco-friendly tube and handsome, recyclable box container. A great deal for Winewomen available at Dan's Wine Shop. Thanks all for making it so much fun to think outside the box!

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Holiday Cheer with Winewomen psp
Where: Pacifica Seafood Restaurant, 12/10/08
Wines: Pacifica Private Label Merlot and Chardonnay by Round Hill
Wow: Gorgeous Winewomen filled the heated patio all tricked out in holiday finery. Chef Robert Lia kept the energy buzzing with excitement as he filled happy tummies with delicious crabcakes, ahi skewers and oh, those bites of date dessert heaven. Thank you to all new members who joined that night – your wine bottle necklace welcome gifts added high-beam sparkle to the event.

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DUI – Prevention and Action Strategies
Where: The Retreat at Old Town, 11/20/08
Wines: Alas, none.
Wow: The local experienced criminal attorney wife-and-husband team of Emily and Dean Benjamini laid out the law for us at this free-to-members event. Their casual but sobering presentation on the consequences of driving under the influence highlighted what's involved in being charged with DUI and what we need to know about rights, options and prevention. If you missed it, read more at www.benjaminilaw.com.

Art of Food & Wine
Where: JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa, 11/8-9/08
Wines: A staggering selection of wineries big and small, from cult cabs to megaproducers from around the world. We fell for premier Paso Robles Cal-Ital producers Martin & Weyrich whose winemaker Craig Reed is working miracoli with Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, Moscato and other Italian varietals. Pick up a bottle at Ralph's or Costco. Cruise the full lineup at www.artoffoodandwine.com.
Wow: While the country's top chefs turned out dishes to woo the foodie frenzy, our local chefs and caterers upped the wow factor. Standouts included Jennifer's Kitchen Moroccan-scented California lamb, sky-high goodness from Peaks Restaurant, Bruce Jacobs' savory creations for Bristol Farms, and Restaurante Guillermo's shrimp and stuffed peppers.

Crios at Ruth's Chris
Where: Ruth's Chris Steak House, 10/17/08
Winery: Susana Balbo's Crios, Argentina
Wines: Crios Torrontés, 2008; Malbec, 2006; Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006; Rosé of Malbec, 2007.
Wow: Ruth's Chris' Anita Owens-DeCuir brought Argentine dreams to life with a classy dining experience we won't soon forget. Executive Chef Hector Ramirez' menu and Mindy Hewitson's intriguing wine pairings made each delectable course an event – and an education – in itself. We started off with an aromatic white Torrontés that nearly had red wine devotees doing a tango and rounded out the evening with rosé of Malbec that took everyone by surprise.

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Summer Send-Off
Where: Old Town Cellar, 9/20/08
Wines: Matua Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand; Taz Chardonnay, Santa Barbara; Laetitia Pinot Noir, Arroyo Grande Valley; Penfolds Koonunga Shiraz/Cabernet, Australia; Layer Cake Cabernet, Napa Valley; Cline Ancient Vine Zinfandel, California.
Wow: Fortified by a septet of wines to taste, we toasted farewell to summer. Dustin surprised us with a bonus pour of the wine we liked best, served in elegant stemware. Old Town Cellar's comfy, cozy setting boosted camaraderie and got us in the mood for upcoming season. We'll be back for some of that flatbread too.

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An Evening Around the World
Where: Bristol Café at Bristol Farms, 8/22/08
Wines: Aminea Greco Di Tufo (Campania, Italy); D'Arenberg 'The Hermit Crab,' Viognier-Marsanne (South Australia); Borja Borsao Garnacha-Tempranillo (Spain); Chateau Saint-Leon 'Emotion,' (France); Alder Ridge Cabernet (Columbia Valley, Washington); Dindarello Moscato (Veneto, Italy)
Wow: Bristol's Executive Chef Bruce Jacobs went all out with a white tablecloth restaurant-quality tasting menu at this gourmet food emporium. Chef and host David paired courses with Old and New World wines that had us abuzz in conversation. While some of us lingered over Italian Moscato, others headed to the store and its deli counters to shop for more culinary delights.

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Dinner and a Movie Night
Where: Villa Portofino, 7/25/08
Winery: Kendall-Jackson
Wines: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Wow: Who knew so many Winewomen were still here, toughing out the dog days of summer! We chilled with two popular K-J wines and a tasty dinner before heading to the movie theatre for a special screening of Sideways. Rumor circulated that Paul Giamatti's Miles character triggered a few Pinot Noir converts from our group.

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Calling All Cowgirls
Where: Tack Room Tavern, 6/7//08
Winery: Curry Vineyards, Robert Mondavi, Wente
Wines: 2006 Curry Vineyards Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Zinfandel; Solaire by Robert Mondavi Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay; Wente Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc, 2005 Livermore Valley.
Wow: Yup, it was hot but BBQ, music and wine made for a rousing night, Western style. California vintners shone, from mega-producer Robert Mondavi's Solaire wines to the four red varietals from Charlie Curry's family-owned, small-production Temecula Valley winery. Cowgirls tasted a bit of wine history in Wente's Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc, named for the man who, with Charles Wente, first planted the grape in California in 1858. www.wentevineyards.com www.solairewines.com. 909.821.1282.

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Spring into Summer Fashions
Where: Le Chateau on El Paseo, 5/21/08
Wines: Rosenblum
Wow: Wine, nibbles, after-hours boutique shopping and fashion, fashion, fashion – need we say more?

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Under the Tuscan Sun
Where: Miramonte Resort and Spa, 4/30/08
Winery: Christine Andrew
Wines: Viognier 2005, Chardonnay 2005, Malbec 2004, Petite Sirah 2004
Wow: These wines put Lodi, California on Winewomen's maps. As much as we loved the lychee-scented Viognier with Chef Nyerick's tasty antipasti, we saved room to swoon for the amazing chocolate fountain and spicy Petite Sirah.

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Spa and Sauvignon Blanc
Where: The Medical and Skin Spa, Agua Serena at Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Villas and Spa, 3/27/08
Winery: Benziger, Brancott, Chateau Carbonnieux
Wines: Sauvignon Blanc (Benziger North Coast, 2006; Brancott reserve 2006, Chateau Carbonnieux, Pessac-Leognon 2002)
Wow: Wine wizard Steven Carl and Executive Chef Chris Mitchum took us around the world in Sauvignon Blanc, spicing up our journey with an Old World treat from France and savory spa cuisine that brought out the best in these food-friendly wines. After soothing our souls at their relaxing venue, Hyatt's two spas sent us off with goody bags – a perfect finale to a magical evening.

Life is a Cabernet
Where: The Viceroy, Palm Springs, 2/21/08
Winery: Hess Collection
Wines: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
Wow: L.A.'s Upright Cabaret nearly blew the roof off our tent with their chops, humor and 'tude. It was an unforgettable evening under the stars with outstanding Hess wines perfectly paired to Executive Chef Josh Smith's rockin' dinner. More truffled mac and cheese, please.

Winewomenpsp Kickoff Event
Where: Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa, 1/31/08
Winery: CADE, Graff, Woodward Graff, Marca Trevigniana
Wines: Sauvignon Blanc (CADE, 2006); Viognier (Graff Family Vineyards, Chalone, Monterey, 2005): Cabernet Sauvignon (Woodward Graff, Chalone "A-Frame Vineyard," Monterey, 2003); Il Prosecco (Marca Trevigniana, Veneto)
Wow: Ryan Duffy and Esmeralda pumped up our 2008 kickoff event with a quartet of fab wines that included a special sparkling Prosecco treat. Plumpjack-produced CADE's sauv blanc was blended with 6% Semillon that gave the wine a hint of figs and a soft, round, almost sweet finish. We loved it.