This year the L.A. Wine Fest was held at Raleigh Studios on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, California. Day 1 of the 2-day event was well attended and visitors got the chance to sample some excellent wines as well as some excellent food by Raleigh Studio Cafe. Some of this year’s sponsors included:

• Wine X Magazine
• Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance
• Singular
• Dine LA.com
• SmartWater
• Mutineer 
• The Tasting Panel

Because there was so much to take in at the festival I will divide the the post into several topics focusing on things I experienced or tasted that were of great interest to me or other participants. 

One of the highlights for me this year at Wine Fest was a jackpot called SanTasti. SanTasti is a company that created a beverage to cleanse the palate between tastings, allowing for a more fulfilling wine tasting experience.  This company has been around since September of last year and they have come up with refreshing beverages that are not only tasty but revolutionary in that they can thoroughly cleanse your palate between tastings. With these beverages you can even go from red to white wine without compromising taste. 

SanTasti's President (Nicole) at LA Wine Fest

While at L.A. Wine Fest, I spoke with Nicole one of the founders and she introduced me to the SanTasti Classic. I found it to be not only cleansing but refreshing. What I love most about this beverage, though, is that you can go from white to red or red to white wines by using this fantastic product. This is definitely a must have for any tasting room. 

SanTasti comes in two other flavors as well. SanTasti Peppermint is a refreshing way to freshen your breath. Try it in place of gum or breath mints after drinking a cup of coffee. You won’t be disappointed. The final flavor is SanTasti Cinnamint. It provides you with the warming flavor of cinnamon &  the cooling sensation of mint all while quenching your thirst. 

SanTasti is the wave of the future in wine tasting. On your next wine tasting outing ask the tasting room server if they carry SanTasti. Some wineries, like Jada Winery and Vineyards, are now on board and are carrying this magnificent beverage. If you are sure the winery you are visiting doesn’t carry SanTasti bring a few bottles along with you on your wine tasting adventure  to ensure having the ultimate tasting experience. This refreshing beverage is scientifically designed to help you taste more.

Our next post will include more exciting info from L.A. Wine Fest.