Wines of the Southern Cone—Exploring Chile and Argentina Winetasting at the Hilltop Grille Wednesday, April 17th 6—7:30 pm Chile and Argentina are currently producing some of the best wines available in today’s market, and both offer superb value for money at a variety of price levels. Malbec, a specialty of Argentina, is enjoying enormous success, while Chile lays claim to Carmenere, Continue Reading...

Ojai Syrah Roll Ranch California 2008 “Pure, ripe and complex dark fruit aromatics show spice and floral accents in this red, which is rich, yet graceful in texture, with fine-grained tannins. Offers blueberry, wild berry and boysenberry flavors that turn elegant on the finish. Drink now through 2024.” Wine Spectator 94 pts...

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION SALE February 18th through 24th (Monday-Sunday) Mark the dates on your calendar for the first of this year’s two Customer Appreciation sales. We initiated this event last October, with the idea of making it a bi-annual affair—once in February and once in October. Here we are in February, and it’s time to let you know, once again, how Continue Reading...

Wine Tasting at the Hilltop Grille Wednesday, February 20th 6—7:30 pm In the last couple of decades, no country has changed more dramatically in terms of wine production than Spain. Whole new vineyard areas, such as Bierzo and Yecla, have been discovered and promoted, while at the same time growers in classic zones, such as Rioja and Ribera del Duero, Continue Reading...