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Blending Wine Bars and Art Galleries
How many times have you strolled through an art gallery or a museum wishing it were less stuffy and more social? Longing for a flatteringly lit bar with cushy chairs sans tacky neon beer signs? Thanks to savvy artists and crafty business people who love wine and art, your wishes are granted. Raise your wine glasses to a new trend in bars: the hybrid wine bar and art gallery combo. More
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Often when shopping for a well-made Cabernet or Merlot produced in California, you are faced with a sticker price of at least $20 and often up near the $40 to $50 range. However there are some solid producers making great big juicy reds for under $15. More
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Zinfandel has always been a favorite of mine. My first experiences with this grape were almost port-like wines full of overripe fruit and cocoa, with a velvety texture that called for a rich chocolate decadence to match. In more recent years, I have come to find that there are a number of producers making a more elegant style of Zinfandel that pairs wonderfully with foods without overpowering. The characteristics that first caught my attention are still there, just a bit more refined. More
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A quick sip of illustrious red
French wines have always intimidated me. Without ever having studied a word of French the labels make virtually no sense and generally it's a matter of knowing what grapes are grown in what region to even begin to guess what you might be drinking. That is, if you can even figure out from what region the wine comes. In an effort to begin to understand, I picked one of the major regions, found out what grapes were grown there and then sought out reasonable examples to get a feel for what to expect. More
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Australia's Perfect Barbecue Wine
It's warming up a bit, or at least as much as it does in San Francisco, and as a city we tend to enjoy whatever sunshine we get during the summer months. And what better way to enjoy that sunny afternoon than with a barbecue? While beer is a natural choice I have something a bit different to add to the mix, if you dare. More
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You're invited to a friend's house for dinner, and the host has told you to bring a bottle of wine but has not decided on the menu or won't divulge to keep the suspense. Which varietal has the best chance of complimenting the most dishes? More
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An air of extravagance and glamour surround Champagne and sparkling wines. The bubbles go straight to your head and make you smile like no other libation. It's no wonder they are the choice to ring in the New Year, and even better that these luxuries can be had at an affordable price. More
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Most of us know what to expect if we order a Cabernet or Merlot in a restaurant, but say you're in an Italian restaurant and want to drink an Italian wine. There's always Chianti right? I'm guessing you're a bit more adventurous than that, but you still want a bottle of wine that you'll enjoy drinking. More
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I know pink wine has bad connotations after the 80s White Zin craze -- and pink wine with bubbles is even more frightening to most, but for the sake of Valentine's Day, you might want to give it a chance. We all know how happy those bubbles make us feel, and well, come on, what do you really have against pink? More
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The French way to while away the afternoon
A good friend of mine took a trip to Antigua a while ago and came back with a term I took to quite quickly, "FLFL". It stands for f--king long French lunch, the idea being that you find yourself a nice little café, preferably with sidewalk tables, on a beautiful, sunny, mid-week afternoon and devote at least three hours to an indulgent meal. The most important aspects being very little regard for time, as much sun exposure as possible and a steady supply of rosé. More
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