Rockin’ Ted Pops his Red at Vittorio’s
Ted Plemons always has a flair for the dramatic, with a big dose of comedy thrown in for good measure. His philosophy…wine and fun go hand in hand and always leave them laughing. It’s been that way since he met up with Steve Cass, who was looking for someone to build his retirement home, on 145 acres in Paso Robles back in 2000.
Taste of Wine: Welcome back Vittorio’s to Taste of Wine
During the dark days of the pandemic, Victor Magalhaes, of Vittorio’s Restaurant in Carmel Valley, did whatever was necessary to keep his core customers happy. Generous price reduction events, pickup and delivery and nightly specials all helped while he waited for things to get better before planning his return to wine and food events.
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Ridge, Hall and a luscious Ruby Port at Vittorio’s
Vittorio’s of Carmel Valley San Diego closed the year with a flourish when his wine reps Mindy Hewitson and Jordan Mungin of the Estates Group brought in one of the elite Sonoma wineries, Ridge Vineyards and their East Bench 2015 Zinfandel as well as an impressive Chardonnay and a complex red blend. But it’s the Zins that pop in popularity with their old vine qualities from Dry Creek.
Taste of Wine: The winner for best wine dinners: Vittorio’s
Victor Magalhaes is the first to greet his customers at his family-style, Italian restaurant, Vittorio’s, in the burgeoning Carmel Valley community just below Del Mar.