http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:56:48 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:41:34 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Thanksgiving-Cocktails-Part-II?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner Rum is a great  base for drinks all year long and is particularly appealing during the holidays for its depth and structure. Here's a great drink that can be served by the glass or in a sexy punch bowl to inspire conversation. Flordec... Holiday Cocktails thanksgiving cocktails rum drinks thanksgiving drinks rum punch drinks Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:41:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Thanksgiving-Cocktails-Part-II?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Wines-for-that-Bird?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner I get asked almost as frequently what to pair with hotdogs as the Thanksgiving turkey. Often my response is similar, and that shouldn't worry you but perhaps encourage your search for your own perfect wine using a couple of basic guidelines. B... thanksgiving wine pairings wine with turkey wines to pair with turkey thanksgiving wines Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:06:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Wines-for-that-Bird?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Thanksgiving-Cocktails-Part-1?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner The holiday season is upon us. Let us give thanks and enjoy holiday libations. While wine is wonderful with everything we may snack on or prepare in the next couple of months, so are cocktails. And they set the tone for a party or gathering lik... Holiday Cocktails drinks thanksgiving cocktails holiday drinks Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:55:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Thanksgiving-Cocktails-Part-1?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Five-more-things-to-eat-drink-and-do-in-Santa-Fe-Part-II?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner I was fantasizing about those green chilies again so I thought I would continue my short list of what else to enjoy eating while in Santa Fe. So here's your easy guide: 1) Buy a "ristra:" these long strands of chili peppers ... santa fe chiles la fonda Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:06:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Five-more-things-to-eat-drink-and-do-in-Santa-Fe-Part-II?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Sparkling-with-Sushi-and-other-fun-bites-at-Vintners-Holidays?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner I had a chance to visit the Ahwahnee in Yosemite this past weekend. The last time I was in the park I climbed Half Dome, had a beer and left without eating any rabbit or venison so this was a treat. I had no idea such a lovely hotel and fanta... Ahwahnee Yosemite sushi and sparkliwine pairing Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:19:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Sparkling-with-Sushi-and-other-fun-bites-at-Vintners-Holidays?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Creepy-Halloween-Drinks?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner Tomorrow's holiday is not just for the kids. While they are out filling their candy bags treat yourself to some ghoulish cocktails. Here are six fun drinks and cocktail accessories you can enjoy for a festive evening at home: 1) Buy a... Halloween cocktails creepy cocktails Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:12:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Creepy-Halloween-Drinks?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Go-Aperol?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner As a huge fan of Campari I couldn't not be more delighted to see Aperol, its bitter yet slightly sweeter sibling introduced stateside. It adds balance to many drinks and should be used sparingly. It's particularly delicious when mixed... aperol campari bitter drinks Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:23:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Go-Aperol?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Too-many-flavors-in-cocktails-and-foods?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner I just got back from Dallas, where everything from houses to flavor profiles of food and cocktails is bigger. Dallas is one of our top ten largest cities and considered one of the only major ones not on an open body of water. I went to a ... basic simple flavors Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:30:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Too-many-flavors-in-cocktails-and-foods?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Winebased-cocktails?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner I have never been a fan of the soju or sake that is often used here in pseudo wine cocktails, but I do love combining wine and booze. I have been on the hunt for couple of wine cocktails I can do for another segment on View from the Bay, with a tw... wine-based cocktails sparkling wine cocktails Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:29:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Winebased-cocktails?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Sushi-and-Tequila-Together?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner  I am exploring my new-found love for sushi with many types of wine. I even brought a Pinot Noir to my new favorite sushi place Kyoto Sushi on Van Ness the other night and my very sushi experienced girlfriend approved. I think the body and spice... Tequila sushi tequila and sushi pairiing Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:20:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Sushi-and-Tequila-Together?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Five-or-more-great-things-I-drank-at-the-Lodi-tasting?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner  I remain impressed with a handful of winemakers from Lodi, even though they haven't managed to win me over to their Zins. I actually spent a fair amount of time tasting through Spanish-, Portuguese- and Rhône-inspired whites at yesterday'... lodi wines Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:07:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Five-or-more-great-things-I-drank-at-the-Lodi-tasting?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Tips-for-the-Home-Bar?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner We should always admit that we all want to serve swank and impressive cocktails at home. It has been the case for a half century (if not more) and the pressure is really on with the home-bar revival and so much competitive mixology to be found at gre... cocktails manhattan cocktail classic mixology Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:23:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Tips-for-the-Home-Bar?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Five-things-to-eat-drink-and-do-in-Santa-Fe-Part-I?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner I just visited New Mexico for the first time, which is an easy flight from San Francisco and not at all culturally or climatically like Arizona. I have to say that because I was among the ill-informed faction that tended to lump the two together. San... santa fe wine & chile fest new mexico Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:45:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Five-things-to-eat-drink-and-do-in-Santa-Fe-Part-I?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d24-You-can-pair-wine-with-sushi?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner While I love some beers, I am not a fan of that light, pale style you often get in ethnic restaurants. I have gotten really into Japanese food recently and have been BYOBing all over town. I wish the bulk of Japanese restaurants had better wine lists... wine with sushi wine pairings with fish Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:05:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d24-You-can-pair-wine-with-sushi?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Aeration-devices?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner While I love to swirl and decant with the best of them I am not completely sold on aeration devices for all types of wine.  While I might be considered extreme—and am certainly of the Italian camp—to say that almost any red benefits ... wine aeration devices letting wine breathe Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:42:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d20-Aeration-devices?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Exploring-White-Bordeaux?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner The red wines tend to get all the attention in Bordeaux. They get the fancy ratings, are waxed poetic over in the magazines and are tasted every season as potential future sales. So why do so many people ignore the lovely whites of this region? They ... Bordeaux graves white bordeaux Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:56:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Exploring-White-Bordeaux?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Finding-great-wines-at-retail?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner  In an ever more limited economy we are all staying at home more, and hoping to drink better while we are at it. Markups are significantly gentler at wine shops than restaurants and becoming ever more so as even great stores can't move the same ... wine buying savvy wine buying shopping for wine Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:02:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Finding-great-wines-at-retail?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Celebrate-Brazilian-Independence-Day?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner One hundred and eighty-seven years ago, in 1822, Brazil officially declared independence from Portugal. So celebrate the declaration that gave us really tiny bikinis, samba and fantastic fruit juices with a Cachaça-based cocktail.Cachaç... cachaca Brazilian Independence Day Caipirinha Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:49:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d8-Celebrate-Brazilian-Independence-Day?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Five-lovely-places-to-have-a-glass-of-wine-on-Labor-Day?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner Now that the weather has become glorious there's nothing nicer than having a cool glass of wine, ideally rosé, outside. Here are a couple of my favorite spots to imbibe.1) Ottimista: I love the outdoor patio with the heat lamps. It's perf... Labor Day drinking wine on Labor Day Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:49:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Five-lovely-places-to-have-a-glass-of-wine-on-Labor-Day?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d1-The-ratings-game?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner Every time I go to taste a new wine the producer will let me how many medals it received in some wine competition I have never heard of. Sometimes they will quote numerical ratings from a bunch of magazines I regularly read. You probably read them to... wine ratings highly rated wines Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:29:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-415-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner~y2009m9d1-The-ratings-game?cid=exrss-SF-Wine-and-Drinks-Examiner