Sommeliers Exchange ‘Yo Momma’ Jokes That Only Wine Geeks Will Get
Examples: "Yo momma's so fat she has her own grand cru designation," and "Yo momma's so gross, her farts smell like Pinotage."
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The Chron’s Top 100 Wines, By the Numbers
Jon Bonne picks out a whopping 28 Pinot Noirs for the list, and one token Merlot.
And In Further Wine-Bar-Opening News, Barrique Comes to Jackson Square
The concept is wine right out of the barrel.
What to Drink on Thanksgiving, Via Two Sommeliers
We were almost tempted to do this ourselves, but Yumsugar and 7x7 did it for us and talked to two local sommeliers — Eugenio Jardim at Jardinière and Paul Einbund at Slanted Door (formerly at Frances) — about what we...
Regarding NBC’s Plans for a Spooky Wine Country Show
"Having lived in the Napa Valley most of my adult life, I can tell you that every winery thinks their vines have mystical powers." — An anonymous commenter regarding talk of a new TV series in development at NBC, set...
Williamsburg Wine: Introducing Natural Wine Company and Brooklyn Oenology Tasting Room
Two new Billyburg wine ventures offer principled drinking with an artsy tie-in.
Cantina Launches Underground Wine Bar Thing, Actually Underground
Bodega de Cantina will happen every Tuesday and Wednesday in Cantina's basement.
Three Wine-Centric Dinners This Week: One Italian, One French, One Californian
The third is a battle between Napa and Sonoma.
Some California Winemakers Sad, Others Rest Easy, as 2010 Harvest Winds Down
It doesn't get much tougher than this past summer, as far as weird weather for grapes is concerned, and some wineries suffered big time.
Finding the ‘New California Wine’
The 'Chron' critic discusses a new crop of subtler, more refined California wines.
Japanese Winemakers Try to Make Something Classy From Swill
Koshu, a grape known for producing cheap, sugar-sweetened wine, could be the next new thing.
On the Virtues of Sulfur in Wine
"Without properly maintained sulfur levels in wine we get louses that make the wine taste bad — and bad is not good." — Slanted Door wine director Paul Einbund (formerly of Frances) discussing one of a number of reasons why...
French Laundry Wine List Goes Paperless... With iPads
Thomas Keller's always been forward-thinking, but c'mon now.
Twitter Funny of the Week: ShitMySommSays
Anyone looking for a little wine geek humor should look no further than @ShitMySommSays, in which an anonymous twitterer posts things their sommelier says, like, "14% Alcohol....86% Crap" and "Pssst... I do like California Wines, I just don't want all...
Shipping Wine to Other States May Get Harder Next Year
A proposed law could drastically change the ways local wine sellers ship out of state.
Times Confirms It’s Cool to Drink Sonoma Zin Again
Zinfandels are being made in a more refined, lower-alcohol style these days, and Eric Asimov is pleased.
What to Drink With Spaghetti Tacos
Dr. Vino's commenters take wine pairings seriously, even if the food in question is pretty stupid.
Alice Fondly Recalls the Sea Urchin Sandwich That Changed Her Life
The great lady discusses her favorite vineyard in the world.