On Becoming a Wine Merchant
"I guess all that I did in my professional and personal life also brought me to this point of opening a wine shop. I've been an oil painter, a writer of food and music ... I even blame my current...
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Lady Gaga Possibly Shopping for a Vineyard in Sonoma
She sees a winery as a possible retirement investment, allegedly.
Do Some Barrel Tasting in Sonoma This Weekend
The 34th Annual Barrel Tasting weekend is actually two weekends now.
Gaga May Play House in Wine Country; A New Wine From a Deadliest Catch Star
Also, one of the dudes from 'Deadliest Catch' is opening a winery in Pennsylvania.
Sky-High Gas Prices Challenge Food Trucks; Zagat Picks "30 Under 30"
Chefs like Jordan Kahn and Giselle Wellman make the list of industry heavyweights still in their twenties.
Drew Barrymore Enters the Wine Biz; Château Margaux Might Go Screw Cap
Plus: A knock on Skinnygirl Wines, and more in our weekly roundup of wine news.
How to Play The Oscars Drinking Game at Bodega Wine Bar
Prepare to get loaded, as you'll drain your glass every time an actor "claims that they haven't even prepared a speech."
Burgundy Lovers Arrive to Celebrate La Paulée
Taking place this Wednesday, February 22, through Saturday, February 25.
Two-Buck Chuck Turns Ten; The ‘Sideways Effect’ Abates
Also, Americans aren't nearly as drunk as most of the world.
Mike D on His Wine-Blogging Hiatus, and Making Wine Writing More Fun
"There are people who try to make it fun, and then they review, like, really cheap bad wine, but I review actually really ridiculously fancy wine."
Chilean Wine Name Offends Chinese; California Wine Arsonist Gets Sentenced
Also, that New York sommelier turned thief admitted he's guilty.
Box Wine Over Beer for the Super Bowl?; Hitler Wines Approved for Sale in Austria
Also, California Chardonnay turns 100.
Kitchen 24 Opens Second Location This Monday; Library Alehouse Joins Pliny the Younger Auction
The second location of the Hollywood restaurant is twice as big, with new dishes and a patio.
YouTube Launching Food Channel; A Look into Suzanne Tracht's Kitchen
Former Food Network boss Bruce Seidel is heading up the project.
A Potentially Scandalous Mondavi Memoir; The Grateful Dead Inspire a Winemaker
Also, California wine sales have been on the rise and San Francisco's nabs one of New York's best sommeliers.
Pinot Noir Flooding The S.M. Airport
Over 80 international producers will showcase Pinot Noir at Barkar Hangar.