Rob McFerren: Craft brewers are bringing on flavors of fruit
June 29, 2018
Many craft brewers these days are utilizing fruit in the production of their specialty beers, and although fruit has been a part of brewing history, its use has now become
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Carl Kanowsky: Industry giant steps into boutique wine business
June 22, 2018
In 2016, according to Wine Spectator, Kendall Jackson produced over 4 million bottles of chardonnay and pinot noir. This count does not include other varietals, such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot,
Rob McFerren: Craft beer and backyard burgers
June 15, 2018
Summer is arriving which brings craft beer and grilling to go with the great warm weather we have here in the Santa Clarita Valley. One of the most “American” of
Rob McFerren: Serving temperature of craft beer
June 1, 2018
The flavor perception of Craft Beer can be very complex and involves all of our senses but mainly taste and smell. The temperature of your beer plays an important role
Wine on the Roof brings together dining, wines in support of schools
May 31, 2018
WiSH Education Foundation officials expressed gratitude this week, still totaling receipts from their latest fundraising efforts, Wine on the Roof. The precise tally wasn’t available as of Wednesday, but organizers
Will Thrifty Ice Cream be scooped up in Albertsons/Rite Aid merger? SCV patrons want to know.
May 28, 2018
Since the announcement in February of an Albertsons/Rite Aid merger, several Santa Clarita Valley residents have resorted to social media to express their concern about the fate of Thrifty Ice
Rob McFerren: Craft lagers great warm weather beers
May 18, 2018
Most craft breweries today brew ales, and craft lagers are sometimes overlooked. Today we will look at some different styles of craft lagers and what makes them different. The brewing
Carl Kanowsky: California and France at Matter of Taste
May 11, 2018
My last column covered some of the outstanding wines we had from Italy and Argentina at Robert Parker’s excellent Matter of Taste. Wines from Spain, New Zealand, Australia, and Chile
Rob McFerren: Craft Brewers Conference goes to Nashville
May 4, 2018
Once a year the Brewers Association which is the national trade organization for American brewers puts on the Craft Brewers Conference which this year is taking place in Nashville, Tenn.
Carl Kanowsky: International experience in San Francisco
April 27, 2018
First off, a tip of my hat to my bride, Terry. Not only is she excellent company on our wine forays, she’s also very knowledgeable and quite articulate. Her palate
Reyes Winery hosts sixth annual Sierra Pelona Wine Festival (Gallery)
April 23, 2018
Reyes Winery in Agua Dulce hosted its sixth annual Sierra Pelona Valley Wine Festival. The festival was held at Reyes Winery on Saturday April 21, from 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Each year,
The Welsh Baker open its doors and culture to Santa Clarita
April 21, 2018
The Welsh Baker opened its usually closed to the public doors, to treat Santa Clarita to welsh cakes. “This is a celebration, after nine years of being in production we’ve
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
April 20, 2018
In case anyone is wondering about all the music, laughter and live entertainment resonating throughout Santa Clarita this weekend, it’s because the 25th Annual City of Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival,
Chef Harout Hadjinian invites you home
April 13, 2018
Embassy Suites’ chef feels at home in the kitchen, mainly because he’s spent so much of his life there. And he wants his guests to feel the same way –
Capriotti’s set to open three locations in Santa Clarita
April 10, 2018
Like Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop? You soon won’t need to drive out of the Santa Clarita Valley to find one. The national sandwich franchise announced a franchise agreement on Tuesday with
Rob McFerren: Wild ales not for everyone
April 6, 2018
Wild Ales are beers that are fermented in “Coolships” and this way of fermentation was used in almost every brewery at one time. Coolships are long, shallow open-top vats where
WiSH Foundation to host Wine on the Roof
April 3, 2018
The WiSH Education Foundation is hosting an event next month at the Valencia mall, where people are invited to enjoy some of their favorite wines, and a meal, in support
Carl Kanowsky: Fine dining, quality wine in Newhall
March 30, 2018
Simon Mee comes by managing restaurants naturally. You see, he’s been doing that since age 18 in his native England. After moving to Santa Clarita, he and his wife, Shannon,
Rob McFerren: Braising with craft beer
March 23, 2018
“Braising” is a French cooking term that is used in quite a few different cuisines that can turn any meat (especially tough cuts) into something very tender and full-flavored. The
Carl Kanowsky: Aron Weinkauf: A Napa success story
March 16, 2018
At a winery successfully owned and run by women for decades, Aron Weinkauf (a man) has enjoyed renown and success wearing two hats, as both winemaker and vineyard manager at