Polo and Wine: A Natural Desert Delight

A Fresh Desert Tradition

Lynn Bremner Restaurants, Sports

Watching polo players and ponies thunder down emerald fields is an exhilarating experience. Tailgaters and fans line the boards to take in fast-paced action as they enjoy a feast for the eyes, as well as for the palate. Mallet blankets and picnic baskets dot the sidelines and are filled to the brim with tasty appetizers, snacks and bottles of wine. 

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Capra-esque Cocktails and Literary Coverups.

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Capra-esque Cocktails As part of its celebration as being the place where Frank Capra wrote the holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life, restaurants at La Quinta Resort & Club offer (through Dec. 31) two original cocktails based on the main characters. The George Bailey (above) includes Bailey’s Original, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram, white crème de cacao, and gingerbread syrup and

WINE — Petroni – Peak of Perfection

A Sonoma Vineyard makes the most of its hilltop setting

Janice Kleinschmidt. Restaurants

The “Cucina Toscana” features a wine cellar that has been recognized by Wine Spectator among “America’s Top 100 Wine Lists.” The more than 500 wines in the restaurant’s wine cellar include, of course, Petroni Vineyards wines.