by Carol Lewis, Newsletter Editor

Meet your neighbors and enjoy fresh Paella with wines from notable California and Spanish regions at modest prices–$3 to $10, sangria, and craft beers at Artisan Wine Depot, 400 W. Villa Street, 5:30–7:30 PM, June 21.

Owner Christine Tran, a Silicon Valley native and Certified Sommelier, is offering a range of wine tasting, and will discuss different Spanish and Californian wines, the winemaking techniques, and what determines their quality. We will learn tasting techniques and wine terminology so you can understand, and articulate your wine preferences. By the end, you will recognize and understand the main types of wine varietals and styles from the two areas and your personal California and Spanish wine preferences so you can choose the exact wine to suit an occasion, venue or budget.

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After several meals I’m impressed. I found real class (both obvious and subtle) in Scratch’s kitchen work. A strong guiding vision also shows. … ishes enjoyed so far include most of the dinner-menu “appetizers” like crab cakes, goat-cheese soufflé, an outstanding grilled-prawn “shrimp cocktail,” and especially the Ahi tuna Niçoise salad (about five times).