Monday, October 17, 2011

10/17 The Harvest Wine Weekend, "Just Tacos"

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Communications Manager For The Harvest Wine Weekend in Paso Robles Meagan Callahan Is Here To Give The Lowdown on The Big Weekend!

(Paso Robles, CA) Paso Robles Wine Country announces the release of the latest Paso Wine Man video in support of Harvest Wine Weekend, October 21 – 23, 2011. Paso Wine Man endeavors to get to Paso Robles Wine Country, By Any Means Necessary and invites wine enthusiasts to do the same for the three-day celebration of individual events held at more than 150 wineries throughout Paso Robles Wine Country. Check out the latest Paso Wine Man video and learn more about the 2011 Harvest Wine Weekend on www.pasowine.com.

Harvest in Paso Robles Wine Country is a sensation that can only be experienced among the vines. Although a photograph or stained glass window can paint a picture, you cannot feel the depth, warmth and camaraderie that flourish without a trip to Paso Robles during the most idyllic time of year. Beginning Friday, October 21 and concluding Sunday, October 23, wineries offer a variety of activities unique to the Harvest season including special barrel tastings, harvest demonstrations, vineyard and winery tours, art, live music, and much more. Experience vineyard practices in motion or take part in a blending seminar after a quick change from the symbolic purple stained grape stomp.

“Harvest is a time full of anticipation, excitement and hope that Mother Nature delivers a quality bounty of flavors,” said Stacie Jacob, executive director of the Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance. “The 2011 season has been one of challenge and perseverance in Paso Robles Wine Country as spring frosts followed by a rather cool summer has set ripening back a few weeks. The anticipation of California’s famous Indian Summer will help achieve full ripening as we prepare for a buzz of activities during Harvest Wine Weekend.”

Wine enthusiasts are encouraged to visit www.pasowine.com to find a complete list of the Paso Robles Wine Country 2011 Harvest Wine Weekend activities. The unique filters will help users explore the weekend options by day, winery or activity. Also on www.pasowine.com is the latest installment of the Paso Wine Man series of short videos. By air, by water, or by land, Paso Wine Man adventures to Paso Robles Wine Country for the celebratory Harvest Wine Weekend.

To plan your Harvest Wine Weekend journey, visit www.pasowine.com to request a Harvest Wine Weekend brochure and to watch Paso Wine Man attempt to get to Harvest, By Any Means Necessary. Just as our Harvest Wine Weekend video launches, our Zinfandel- Paso’s Wine video was announced as a finalist in Wine Spectator Magazine’s Fifth Annual Video Contest! Get online now at www.winespectator.com/videovoting to vote for Paso Wine Man!

Shelley Wiseman, Author of "Just Taco" Is Talking to Us About 1o0 Different Recipes For Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner!

100 original tacos recipes for choices galore. If you like tacos, you’ll love Just Tacos – a culinary celebration of this street-food-turned-staple and a cookbook you just can’t do without. Your hardest decision will be which of Shelly Wiseman’s 100 enticing recipes to make first.

Food that’s fun any time of day. For versatility, you can’t beat the tasty taco. Stuffed with traditional fillings like beef, pork, or seafood, it’s perfect for lunch or supper. Filled with bacon, eggs, beans, or cheese, it’s a hearty eat-on-the-go breakfast. Size it down for sophisticated appetizers, or jazz it up for Taco Tuesday nights.

Enjoy the whole enchilada! Learn how to make traditional tacos – even your own tortillas – or get creative with what’s in your pantry. And there’s no need to look elsewhere for original salsas, authentic sauces, and fabulous drinks because there’s a lot more here than just tacos!

Shelley (Shelton) Wiseman is a multi-lingual food editor, teacher, and cookbook author. She developed recipes for Gourmet magazine for 12 years. Shelley has cooked professionally in France, Mexico, and the United States for 25 years, is co-author of The Mexican Gourmet Cookbook, and has hosted her own radio program in Mexico City, The Creative Cook.

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