• Home

  • Blog

  • More

    The Palm Springs Wine Blog

    Be Mine 💟
    Paolo and Penny
    • Jan 30, 2020
    • 2 min

    Be Mine 💟

    Looking for a romantic place to take your valentine? It’s so nice to be in the valley where you have so many choices available. Let's shop around and check them out. Let us know what you picked. More coming soon...... The Grand Central, Palm Springs; 5-8:30pm. For a SWEET Valentine’s Day Dinner in Palm Springs, “Savor the flavors with the one you love at Grand Central”! The Prix Fixe four course menu dinner is $49pp. grandcentralpalmsprings. Amouse Bouche Orange Walnu
    35 views0 comments
    Eureka❗ Love Potion💕
    Paolo and Penny
    • Jan 29, 2020
    • 1 min

    Eureka❗ Love Potion💕

    Eureka! Indian Wells has put together a interactive love laced cocktail class Tuesday, Febuary 11th 6:30-7:30pm, a few days ahead of the big night. Think of it as a bonus pre-Valentines date for you and your special someone. For just $25 ea., all guests will learn how to make Eureka!'s Love Potion while noshing on apetizers and other goodies. If you want to look like your really in the know, show up for "Hoppy Hour" from 2-5pm or enjoy Tuesday's half off wine specials to
    5 views0 comments
    Kyoto Weekender
    Paolo and Penny
    • Jan 26, 2020
    • 1 min

    Kyoto Weekender

    January 31–February 2 @ Ace Hotel & Swim Club, Palm Springs. Ace Hotel & Swim Club sends a love letter from Palm Springs to its newest sister hotel Ace Kyoto (opening Spring 2020). Reservations for Ace Kyoto open soon. This weekend is going to be a look into something called rare Japanese vinyl, ambient underwater music and Japanese whiskey tasting with numerous DJs. The music will be provided by the following: Aloha Got Soul, Dublab, Kankyo Ongaku and Mr. Goodboy. And what g
    10 views0 comments
    Post PS Pinot Fest
    Paolo and Penny
    • Jan 24, 2020
    • 2 min

    Post PS Pinot Fest

    Palm Springs Pinot Fest was an enormous hit this year! Dave Fraschetti put together the perfect line-up of both amazing chefs and truly special Pinot. He had it all covered from the Grand Cru Pinot Noir Champagne (Laurent-Perrier, Cuvee’ Rose’), to Oregon and all of the magical spots in California. There were over 50 wineries with multiple bottles, so we’ll be happy to share a few with you. Let's not forget about the chefs from JW Marriot Innovative Kitchen - delicious Po
    20 views0 comments
    Food Specials
    Penny Ione
    • Jan 21, 2020
    • 1 min

    Food Specials

    Ok, so I don't get out much, hence my ignorance of what was going on at Popeyes. Their Tuesday Special is a Thigh and Drumstick for $2.49. Will I see you there? #popeyeschicken #palmsprings #food #specials #friedchicken
    2 views0 comments
    Happy Hour Shout Out
    by Paolo Maximilliano
    • Jan 16, 2020
    • 1 min

    Happy Hour Shout Out

    We're lucky to have so many great and unique places for Happy Hour in Palm Springs. So if you didnt know, or forgot, here are some great spots to sit back and sip some drinks. As always, Cheers. Zin American Bistro- Daily, from opening-6:30pm at the Bar, Well drinks $5, $2 off all craft beer, $5-7 House wine. Bodacious food deals starting at $5 and up. Revel Public House- Daily at the Bar 3-6pm at the bar, $5 beer, wine,and welldrinks. Draughtsman- Daily from 3-6pm $4 off a
    16 views0 comments
    El Jefe Spirit Dinner Series
    Paolo and Penny
    • Jan 15, 2020
    • 1 min

    El Jefe Spirit Dinner Series

    El Jefe at The Saguaro PS is holding a series of dinners celebrating the spirits of Mexico over the next three months. The dinners kick off with Siete Misterios mezcal next Wednesday, January 22nd starting At 7pm. There will be a 3-course dinner paired with some really amazing Mezcal , and the Brand Ambassador will be their to guide and answer any questions you may have about this mysterious mezcal. Upcoming series dinners will be with 123 Teqiula, Feb. 12th, and Pascola B
    12 views0 comments
    A Delicias Taco Tuesday
    Penny Ione & Paolo Maximilliano
    • Jan 12, 2020
    • 1 min

    A Delicias Taco Tuesday

    We like to cover as much of the valley as possible, so for this Taco Tuesday we take you to Desert Hot Springs for a true Taste of Mexico. Delicias Mexican Cuisine is known for its Mexico City style cooking with options like Mollettes, Tlayudas, Pambasco, and Mole that will remind you of your grandmas cooking. But lets get to their awesome deal for Taco Tuesday. They offer street tacos (asada, chorizo, and pastor) for $1.50, domestic beers for $3, imported beer is $3.50 and d
    22 views0 comments
    Westerly Wines
    Paolo and Penny
    • Jan 12, 2020
    • 2 min

    Westerly Wines

    Total Wines has weekly tastings, and this week was extra special. Michael Speakman, owner of Westerly Wines, was pouring his Santa Rita Hills 2014 Pinot Noir, Happy Canyon 2012 and 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon. He was a true down to earth So-Cal guy, open to any questions I had. I first tried the 2014 Pinot Noir and asked him which vineyards it was from and the alcohol percentage. He replied, “take a guess”. I had a couple of sips, and I chose a safe number of 14%, thinking th
    5 views0 comments
    Artisanal Gelato the PS way
    Paolo Maximilliano
    • Jan 11, 2020
    • 1 min

    Artisanal Gelato the PS way

    Located in Down Town Palm Springs youll find an artisanal gelato shop called Gelato Granucci. Its owners Tom and his wife Simonetta have over 90 yrs of gelato history and experience starting way back when their family was making it in Luca, Italy. Once the economy started slowing down in the late 1920's they moved to the Netherlands and started making gelato and fans ever since. After being encouraged by the fam to open up a shop in the US, they opened their shop in PS a y
    27 views0 comments
    I 💖 Desert Events
    Paolo and Penny
    • Jan 10, 2020
    • 2 min

    I 💖 Desert Events

    CV Independent Market - If you want to get current deals on restaurants up to 50% off, go to the website and check it out. You'll be glad you did! cvindependent.com Saturday , January 11, 2020 from 9 am to 12 pm, ZOO BIRTHDAY PARTY, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, Palm Desert. They're celebrating 50 years with special keeper chats, animal encounters, live entertainment, crafts, games, birthday cake and a variety of photo opportunities. Go to www.livingdesert.org for more
    36 views0 comments
    Taco Tuesday +
    Paolo and Penny
    • Jan 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    Taco Tuesday +

    It's our favorite day of the week! Well, I guess it's our second favorite day after Friday, of course. We picked a couple of spots in Palm Springs and a new restaurant that recently opened in La Quinta. Happy Tuesday Taco hunting. Tu Madres Cantina & Grill, La Quinta- You get 3o% off tacos, and with 10 different tacos to choose from, you can't go wrong. Vegetarian options are available and delicious. 😋 Blackbook, Palm Springs- you can choose from $3 chicken or beef taco
    39 views0 comments
    Happy TurtleTime
    Paolo and Penny
    • Jan 7, 2020
    • 1 min

    Happy TurtleTime

    Wally's Desert Turtle, a desert icon since 1978, has had the pleasure of serving five-star cuisine with unparalleled customer service. They have a Happy Hour served from 6:30pm to closing available nightly in the bar & the Sahara Room. This may be their last season, so do check them out. COCKTAILS WELL COCKTAILS $6 FEATURED COCKTAILS $8 ​IMPORTED BEERS $6 DOMESTIC BEERS $4 HOUSE WINES BY THE GLASS $8 BAR-BITES WILD FIELD MUSHROOM SOUP $7 TRADITIONAL FRENCH ONI
    18 views0 comments
    PS Pinot Fest Prep
    Paolo and Penny
    • Jan 6, 2020
    • 1 min

    PS Pinot Fest Prep

    With the upcoming Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival - January 18th, The Ritz- Carlton Rancho Mirage, I thought we’d get our palates warmed up with some samples of, you called it, Pinot Noir. We’ll start with Cambria Julia’s Vineyard, 2015, Santa Maria Valley. This is a fun and affordable wine that shows Central Coast terroir with ripe black and blue berry flavors. At around $20 a bottle, you really get your money’s worth with this elegant Pinot. Diora Le Petite Grace, 2016,
    8 views0 comments
    Two Funny Guys
    Rick and Paolo
    • Jan 4, 2020
    • 1 min

    Two Funny Guys

    Trinity Bay Vodka tasting with two funny guys from Coachella Valley. #spirits #vodka #twofunnyguys #palmsprings #coachellavalley #pallmspringswineblog #wineglasses #TrinityBayVodka
    8 views0 comments
    Happy Loco Hour
    Paolo and Penny
    • Jan 3, 2020
    • 1 min

    Happy Loco Hour

    This week we are living it up at Loco Charlies Mexican Grill in Palm Springs. Catch Happy Hour Monday -Thursday from 3-5 pm. Pitchers of margaritas for $14, beers for $2, and cocktails starting at $3.50, and that's just the drink specials. There's a lot more, with great food specials like $2.50 fish tacos, $1 mini tacos, the nachos, quesadillas, 3 taquitos all at $4.95 each. Or how about chips and Guacamole for $4.25, makes you hungry, doesn't it? It definitly gives you
    7 views0 comments
    buzzbox
    Paolo and Penny
    • Jan 3, 2020
    • 2 min

    buzzbox

    Straight out of Coachella Valley is buzzbox premium cocktails, they have nine different boozy drinks for you to savor; Perfect Margarita, Classic Greyhound, Long Island, Classic Cosmo, Cuban Mojito, Bloody Mary, Extreme Coconut, Whiskey Lemonade, Mardi Gras Hurricane. Here's their story. "buzzbox premium cocktails was founded in 2012 and is quickly becoming America’s favorite cocktail! We are especially proud of the fresh, natural ingredients in buzzbox premium cocktails. O
    19 views0 comments
    Fajita Tuesdays and Thursdays
    Paolo and Penny
    • Dec 30, 2019
    • 1 min

    Fajita Tuesdays and Thursdays

    Pueblo Viejo Grill, Palm Desert is the is the place to try if you're into Fajitas. On Tuesdays and T hursdays, the fajitas prices are appreciably less at $13.95 and $24.95 for two persons. The fajitas are sautéed with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers with your choice of chicken or steak served sizzling hot. They're served along with a side order of Mexican style rice and your choice of black or refried beans and tortillas. Garnished with guacamole, pico de gallo, and sou
    7 views0 comments
    Happy Dringking Hour
    Paolo and Penny
    • Dec 29, 2019
    • 1 min

    Happy Dringking Hour

    Dringk Eatery + Bar at The River in Rancho Mirage has Happy Hour, 7 days a week, from 3-6 pm, and it's not limited to the bar. They have lots of options, some of our favorites are the crispy cauliflower, chicken wings and any of their pizzas. As you can see, we took the easy way out and just copied and pasted their food menu to this blog. Draft and Bottle Beer & House Wine is $4, Sangria $5, Bottomless Mimosas $15 and 1/2 off bottles of wine. We'll see you there! 😎 #happyho
    6 views0 comments
    Something to Cheer About
    Paolo and Penny
    • Dec 29, 2019
    • 1 min

    Something to Cheer About

    Jardesca California Apertiva makes lighter and brighter spritzes that refresh holiday entertaining with a California twist. During the holidays we are all searching for simple and delicious drinks without a lot of unwanted and unnecessary sugar. We like to take a balanced approach to our celebrating with Jardesca Spritzes- ideal holiday drinks, so we can stay fresh and refreshed throughout the season. Enjoy , savor and share. #holidayspritzers #palmsprings #rickriozza #cvweek
    7 views0 comments
    {"items":["5e34a7b1b7f7ce00172c7eae","5e34a7b12774a40017572384","5e34a7b133459e001709523a","5e34a7b11ae1560017e11db0","5e34a7b1a158d6001714ab3d","5e34a7b11f80850017f2f611","5e34a7b12af5a30017793d82","5e34a7b1505c010017af2a6b","5e34a7b14189950017b59b24","5e34a7b1eeb14300179debf2","5e34a7b1bc42cf0017ce2b3e","5e34a7b154a0860017e19764","5e34a7b130ddc00017de39c6","5e34a7b1f02be700175b9285","5e34a7b130ddc00017de39c7","5e34a7b10936ff0017ebac3e","5e34a7b16b6ef50017fde210","5e34a7b186f1010017c81a7b","5e34a7b1b36ddf0018ec6a09","5e34a7b1417ace0017d33fc5"],"styles":{"galleryType":"Columns","groupSize":1,"showArrows":true,"cubeImages":true,"cubeType":"fill","cubeRatio":1.3333333333333333,"isVertical":true,"gallerySize":30,"collageAmount":0,"collageDensity":0,"groupTypes":"1","oneRow":false,"imageMargin":32,"galleryMargin":0,"scatter":0,"rotatingScatter":"","chooseBestGroup":true,"smartCrop":false,"hasThumbnails":false,"enableScroll":true,"isGrid":true,"isSlider":false,"isColumns":false,"isSlideshow":false,"cropOnlyFill":false,"fixedColumns":1,"enableInfiniteScroll":true,"isRTL":false,"minItemSize":50,"rotatingGroupTypes":"","rotatingCropRatios":"","columnWidths":"","gallerySliderImageRatio":1.7777777777777777,"numberOfImagesPerRow":1,"numberOfImagesPerCol":1,"groupsPerStrip":0,"borderRadius":0,"boxShadow":0,"gridStyle":1,"mobilePanorama":false,"placeGroupsLtr":true,"viewMode":"preview","thumbnailSpacings":4,"galleryThumbnailsAlignment":"bottom","isMasonry":false,"isAutoSlideshow":false,"slideshowLoop":false,"autoSlideshowInterval":4,"bottomInfoHeight":0,"titlePlacement":"SHOW_ON_THE_RIGHT","galleryTextAlign":"center","scrollSnap":false,"itemClick":"nothing","fullscreen":true,"videoPlay":"hover","scrollAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","slideAnimation":"SCROLL","scrollDirection":0,"scrollDuration":400,"overlayAnimation":"FADE_IN","arrowsPosition":0,"arrowsSize":23,"watermarkOpacity":40,"watermarkSize":40,"useWatermark":true,"watermarkDock":{"top":"auto","left":"auto","right":0,"bottom":0,"transform":"translate3d(0,0,0)"},"loadMoreAmount":"all","defaultShowInfoExpand":1,"allowLinkExpand":true,"expandInfoPosition":0,"allowFullscreenExpand":true,"fullscreenLoop":false,"galleryAlignExpand":"left","addToCartBorderWidth":1,"addToCartButtonText":"","slideshowInfoSize":200,"playButtonForAutoSlideShow":false,"allowSlideshowCounter":false,"hoveringBehaviour":"NEVER_SHOW","thumbnailSize":120,"magicLayoutSeed":1,"imageHoverAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","imagePlacementAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","calculateTextBoxWidthMode":"PERCENT","textBoxHeight":0,"textBoxWidth":200,"textBoxWidthPercent":50,"textImageSpace":10,"textBoxBorderRadius":0,"textBoxBorderWidth":0,"loadMoreButtonText":"","loadMoreButtonBorderWidth":1,"loadMoreButtonBorderRadius":0,"imageInfoType":"ATTACHED_BACKGROUND","itemBorderWidth":1,"itemBorderRadius":0,"itemEnableShadow":false,"itemShadowBlur":20,"itemShadowDirection":135,"itemShadowSize":10,"imageLoadingMode":"BLUR","expandAnimation":"NO_EFFECT","imageQuality":90,"usmToggle":false,"usm_a":0,"usm_r":0,"usm_t":0,"videoSound":false,"videoSpeed":"1","videoLoop":true,"jsonStyleParams":"","gallerySizeType":"px","gallerySizePx":940,"allowTitle":true,"allowContextMenu":true,"textsHorizontalPadding":-30,"itemBorderColor":{"themeName":"color_35","value":"rgba(18,18,18,1)"},"showVideoPlayButton":true,"galleryLayout":2,"targetItemSize":940,"selectedLayout":"2|bottom|1|fill|true|0|true","layoutsVersion":2,"selectedLayoutV2":2,"isSlideshowFont":false,"externalInfoHeight":0,"externalInfoWidth":0.5},"container":{"width":940,"galleryWidth":972,"galleryHeight":0,"scrollBase":0,"height":null}}
    1
    23
    • Home

    • Blog

    • More

      Palm Springs, California  thepalmspringswineblog@gmail.com

      • Instagram Social Icon
      • Twitter Social Icon
      • Facebook Social Icon