South Coast Winery vlog review:

Winery: South Coast Winery

Location: Temecula, California

Wines: A very wide variety of reds, whites, and roses. There’s sure to be something for everyone…syrah, cabernet, grenache, chardonnay, merlot Rose, merlot blanc, porto,  zinfandel, sparkling wine, and many more…

Cost of Tasting: $12 for 5 tastes. $15 for the premium tasting which includes 5 tastes off their premium and regular wine menu. While most wineries offer 2 for 1 weekday tasting coupons, I couldn’t find any for South Coast Winery.

Ambiance: This is the perfect place to bring several large tour groups at once as South Coast Winery appears to have been built with this exact purpose in mind.  Their large, austere wine tasting room does not provide a cozy and intimate atmosphere, if that’s what you’re seeking.

Katie’s Take: The judges may have spoken, claiming South Cost Winery to have the best wine in California. However, my taste buds have also spoken and proclaim that statement false. I know my own tastes. I’ve had better California wines and even better wine at other places in Temecula who aren’t yet big enough to have awards. South Coast Winery doesn’t make bad wine, they just, in my opinion, make very average mass produced (by Temecula standards) wine.

South Coast Winery might be a really great place to go if you’re looking for an all-in-one Temecula experience. Stay in a villa among the vineyards, treat yourself to a massage at the GrapeSeed Spa, and take a trip to the tasting room to decide which wine you’ll be drinking with dinner. You can have all of this without ever leaving South Coast Winery.

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I almost did not read Kim Lavine’s book Mommy Millionaire simply because of the name. I’m not a mommy and I found the rest of the title How I Turned My Kitchen Table Idea into a Million Dollars and How You Can, Too really annoying. Although I kept seeing the book everywhere, I resisted picking it up for months because I also assumed it was going to be another book filled with fluff and lies about how you can get rich quick by doing nothing. When I finally saw the book in the library, I relented only because I was not going to be spending money.

My assumptions about Kim Lavine’s book were completely unfounded. Mommy Millionaire will not fill your head with big dreams, but instead gives you a glimpse into the hard reality of starting a product-based business. And yes, Lavine walks readers through the basics of how she turned her kitchen table idea, a product called Wuvits, into a million dollars. I sincerely appreciate the fact that Mommy Millionaire does not lie and presents women entrepreneurs with the honest truth.

While this book is useful for any business owner, this is an especially good read for entrepreneurs who have or are thinking about starting a product-based business. From graphic design and product manufacturing to opening mall kiosks and knocking down doors at QVC, Lavine is a great resource for every category. She’ll walk you through the Do’s and Don’ts of cold calling and fill you in on everything you need to know about shipping. If you are thinking about selling your products at a trade show, read Mommy Millionaire before you go.

Kim Lavine lays out the small details, enabling you to learn from her mistakes. Reading this book could save your business and family thousands of dollars.

Because of Lavine’s great business insight jam-packed into this well-written book, I am adding this book to everyone’s business “Must Read” list. Do not let the name mislead you if you are not a mommy. I promise, you’ll Wuvit!

Buy it, keep it, and use it as a resource:

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Katie Skow
Entrepreneur Goddess
“Inside every woman is an entrepreneur”
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