And In Further Wine-Bar-Opening News, Barrique Comes to Jackson Square
The concept is wine right out of the barrel.
Grub Street
All Grub Street San Francisco Posts Tagged:
‘oeno-file’
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...
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.
Alice Fondly Recalls the Sea Urchin Sandwich That Changed Her Life
The great lady discusses her favorite vineyard in the world.
Crushpad Is a Major Player in American Wine
A little bit of oenophile trivia to kick off your weekend: Crushpad, the make-your-own wine facility started in San Francisco six years ago and recently moved to Napa, now makes a whopping one percent of all the wine made in...
How Sommelier and Budding Winemaker Rajat Parr Eats and Drinks His Way Through Harvest
The sommelier submits to the SF Diet.
‘Secret’ Wine Shop Opening in SoMa
The Secret Wine shop is opening in mid-October at 7th and Howard.