Author: Dane Kuta

I spent part of Thanksgiving weekend in Santa Barbara wine country. The highlight of the many tastings was Alma Rosa winery. What a fantastic lineup of wines!

A nice pair of wines, enjoyed on a Saturday night.

I made a colorful burger and paired it with a wine from Pomerol, France.

What a fantastic evening at a private party in Carlsbad, CA for Spanish cooking paired with Spanish wines with Chef Eliza. Viva España!

Well, this 22 year-old bottle was difficult to open; the cork was like a sponge. The beautiful 2002 Château Franc Mayne Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé was the perfect pairing with artisan pizzas from Blue Ribbon in Encinitas.

Fun times at the 44th annual Cardiff Greek Festival next door to MiraCosta College in Cardiff by the Sea.

Wine In The Garden, the final night of the Summer Nights series at San Diego Botanic Garden was a complete sellout success! The program consisted of a 2-hr lecture on the history of wine along with tasting of 5 wines related to historic anecdotes of our favorite fermented beverage. Cheers!

Join us at Ramona Ranch Vineyard and Winery on Saturday September 21st, 2024 from 6-8pm for an exciting book signing event featuring Dane Kuta, the creative force behind the captivating new book World of Wine: A Brief History. Whether you’re a longtime follower of Dane’s wine educational events or are new to his work, this is the perfect chance to briefly explore the history of wine. Following a personalized signing session, Dane will deliver a 60-minute lecture on how the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans made and enjoyed wine. Attendees will enjoy local selections of fantastic wine from Ramona Ranch. This is your chance to meet Dane, ask questions, and get your individual copy of this new fascinating book signed by the author.

Mark your calendar and join us for a wonderful evening of historical stories, captivating presentations, and of course wine tasting. Best of all, take home a book that holds both a piece of wine history and the author’s signature!

Taking time out of our busy schedules for a week-long enrichment trip to Bordeaux, France.

Added a new wine certification called the Rioja Wine Diploma. Spanish wines rock!