Author: Dane Kuta

Ch. Troplong Mondot is a Premier Grand Cru Classé B from Bordeaux’s Right Bank appellation named Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOP. The similarity in the classification name and appellation name makes it a bit confusing.

Some new gear has arrived and you may see me rockin’ this on the street.

I did not do this. However, this is a good example of why only an accredited sommelier should attempt to open a very old bottle of wine.

The first course of the Spring semester, Discovering Gems of the Wine World, kicked off at MiraCosta College this week. Sign up to attend a wine appreciation course at MiraCosta College in 2022!

Coming this year to MiraCosta College is a Wine Tasting Certification Passport. Take 6 wine appreciation courses (at least one core course and at least one master course) and you will receive the coveted stamp of approval. Along the way, track your progress in a wine tasting passport.

Hosting a private event with a great lineup of wines.

Wine shopping in The OC, supplying wine for the Spring 2022 semester. Sign up for a wine appreciation course at MiraCosta College today!

Session 5 of the 6-week course I Love California Wine! included a fantastic selection of cheeses, sponsored in part by Cypress Grove. Included in the collection were Humboldt Fog by Cypress Grove, Purple Haze by Cypress Grove, Red Hawk by Cowgirl Creamery, and Original Blue by Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company.