http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:01:07 -0700 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:36:47 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Pinot-Grigio-From-Down-Under?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner Robert Oatley Pinot Grigio retails for $18. Australia might not be top of mind when it comes to Pinot Grigio but with so many lackluster Eurpoean examples of this often-neutral variety on the market, it's refreshing to find a superb example from... Robert Oatley Pinot Grigio Chris Hancock MW Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:36:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Pinot-Grigio-From-Down-Under?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Lake-Countys-Peoples-Choice-Wine-Competition?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner Judged a "Best of Red Hills" WhiteJudges have made the first cut and consumers will vote for their favorites on October 3rdLake County grapes have been making Napa Valley wines for decades and now the winegrowers of Lake County have st... aged Lake County Winery Association Six Sigma Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:30:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Lake-Countys-Peoples-Choice-Wine-Competition?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Ceago-Vinegarden-a-biodynamic-idyll?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner The Cheese plate at Ceago: not to be missed.Lake County, the vast grape growing region that lies just north of Napa Valley, is home to a handful of American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) and dozens of wineries clustered around picturesque Clear Lake and ... Biodynamic organic Clear Lake Ceago Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:04:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Ceago-Vinegarden-a-biodynamic-idyll?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m7d31-New-face-for-Noilly-Prat?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner Ludovic "Ludo"Miazga evangelizes Noilly Prat. Authentic Dry Vermouth returns to the U.S. marketFor years, Americans who were in the know hand carried bottles of Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth home from France so they could enjoy the tru... Languedoc Vermouth Noilly Pratt Ludo Miazga Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:34:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m7d31-New-face-for-Noilly-Prat?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Wine-service-is-tops-at-Mozza?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner Image courtesy of Mozza.New only to Northern visitors to the warm Southern realm of Los Angeles, Pizzeria Mozza (and the more sedate Osteria Mozza and the brand spanking new Mozza2go) is a destination for anyone who enjoys a little food with their It... Chris Miller Pizza wine pairing Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:41:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Wine-service-is-tops-at-Mozza?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Michael-Mina-celebrates-5th-for-5?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner Photo courtesy of Rajat Parr Michael Mina, the Michelin two-star and San Francisco Chronicle four-star namesake restaurant of Chef Michael Mina, celebrates its fifth anniversary with five nights of classics dishes and special offers beginning on... Michael Mina Rajat Parr Burgundy Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:26:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Michael-Mina-celebrates-5th-for-5?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m6d30-In-braise-of-Chianti?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner Villa Albola is located in Radda in the heart of Chianti.Have you ever seen the apron that says "I cook with wine and sometimes I even add a little to the food"?What better reminder that a slow cooked dish like a rissoto or a brai... aged Chianti Castello D'Albola Sangiovese Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:33:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m6d30-In-braise-of-Chianti?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Make-every-day-Fathers-Day?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner  Gift buying for the spirits lover can be a downright enjoyable task. Armed with a short list of favorites and a piggy bank that's been saved just for the occasion, Father's Day gift buying could very well trump all other gift buying experi... aged Mount Gay Highland Park Dalmore Sun, 31 May 2009 10:41:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m5d31-Make-every-day-Fathers-Day?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Genever-sparks-new-gin-fever?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner The original 1820 recipe for Bols Genever. Image courtesy of Lucas Bols.Genever (rhymes with fever), a spirit that once dominated cocktails in the 1800s, languished for more than a century before the recipe and the original Lucas Bols brand were mode... Bols Genever Lucas Bols David Wondrich H. Joseph Ehrmann Jerry Thomas Fri, 29 May 2009 14:23:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m5d29-Genever-sparks-new-gin-fever?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Wine-country-divine-country?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner Dusk view from Room #133 at The Little River Inn.After a long day of wine tasting in Anderson Valley, there's nothing so comforting as a good night's sleep.If you're a transplant to the West Coast from the Eastern Seaboard or any of the New England s... Anderson Valley The Little River Inn Mendocino wine tasting Mon, 25 May 2009 17:56:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Wine-country-divine-country?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m5d21-You-dont-have-to-go-far-for-pinot-noir?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner Photo credit: Deborah Parker WongPinot noir fans in Nothern California don't have to go far to enjoy the wealth of wine styles and price points available from Anderson Valley producers.  The expressive and well-crafted pinots from this coastal v... Pinot Noir Anderson Valley unmami Thu, 21 May 2009 12:56:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m5d21-You-dont-have-to-go-far-for-pinot-noir?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Sip--stretch?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner Suzi Potts instructs Sip and StretchYoga practice and wine tasting meet at Periscope Cellars.A unique class that combines yoga with wine tasting and appreciation is being offered at Periscope Cellars, an urban winery and art gallery lo... Hatha yoga Periscope Cellars Suzi Potts Mon, 11 May 2009 23:34:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Sip--stretch?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m5d4-A-week-of-cocktails?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner May 11 - 18, 2009The Barbary Coast Conservancy of the American Cocktail, an organization dedicated to preserving the Cultural Heritage of saloons and their cocktails, presents a week-long series of demonstrations, competitions, classes, crawls and st... American Distilling Institute SF Cocktail Week CUESA Bar School Mon, 04 May 2009 19:33:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m5d4-A-week-of-cocktails?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m4d15-Ode-to-mountain-fruit?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner Jim Bundschu reads "Ode to Mountain Fruit"Poetry slam inspired by family tradition"At minimum, wine inspires meaningful conversation between family, friends and even strangers. But just beyond that is its ability to ease the absorption... wine poetry Samuel Taylor Coleridge Gundlach Bundschu Wed, 15 Apr 2009 09:15:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m4d15-Ode-to-mountain-fruit?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m4d7-St-George-Spirits-wins-gold-at-ADI-Brandy-Conference?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner ADI's Andrew Faulkner directed the Brandy Competition.The American Distilling Institute awarded medals in seven of eight categories at its first-ever competition for domestic brandies. Alameda distillery St. George Spirits which sponsored and se... Eau de Vie St. George Spritis Osocalis Jepson Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:59:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m4d7-St-George-Spirits-wins-gold-at-ADI-Brandy-Conference?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m3d26-A-charming-cup?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner Tillerman Tea's David Campbell enjoys oolong.Young or aged, Taiwanese oolongs delightProduced in China and Taiwan, oolong teas are incredibly diverse and can range in flavor from light, sweet, intensely floral and vegetal to rich, nutty, woody, and s... oolong Tillerman Tea David Campbell Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:26:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m3d26-A-charming-cup?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m3d20-Domestic-distillers-pour-their-best-at-craft-spirits-festival?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner Hands-on brandy-making workshop at the 2008 ADI Brandy Conference.At last count there were 80 craft distillers operating in the U.S. and as part of the 6th annual Brandy Conference, produced by the American Distilling Institute, forty distilleries fr... distilling brandy American Distilling Institute Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:11:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m3d20-Domestic-distillers-pour-their-best-at-craft-spirits-festival?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m3d19-Sauvignon-blanc-style-camps?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner Angove Adelaide Hills Vineyard Select Sauvignon Blanc, Australia SRP $16 Flashy or sublime, Sauvignon Blanc is on the climb It’s Spring and the ’08 sauvignon blanc releases are making their way in to the world.  Styles of q... sauvignon blanc New Zealand Nelson Marlborough Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:49:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m3d19-Sauvignon-blanc-style-camps?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m3d18-Bordeaux-values-under-35?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner Bordeaux winegrower Vincent Fabre.This year's collection of 100 affordable Bordeaux wines was presented in San Francisco yesterday by the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) which represents nearly 10,000 Bordeaux producers and 400 n... Bordeaux value wines CIVB Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:11:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m3d18-Bordeaux-values-under-35?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m2d24-The-talk-of-the-Languedoc?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner  Owner John Bojanowksi of Clos du Gravillas with journalist Tim Teichgraeber and guest Virginia Lambrix. The word is out, quality wines from the Languedoc, the largest wine producing region in France, are some of the best wine values on the... Languedoc CAV Wine Bar CIVL Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:22:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2529-SF-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m2d24-The-talk-of-the-Languedoc?cid=exrss-SF-Drinks-Examiner