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Friday July 30, 2010 Updated 2:00 AM PDT
The best of Sonoma
A trip to Wine Country doesn't get much easier than Sonoma. Here are our top picks for where to go tasting.
Change has come to Chablis
Droplets of change can be found in Chablis, as Burgundy's northernmost outpost loses some of its rigid heirarchy.
Taking flavor to another level
S.F.'s Skyy Spirits' gamble to discontinue its lucrative line of vodka paid off, with its brand of infused spirits becoming popular.
A quiet threat
The grape leafroll virus has been causing trouble for at least a century. But the newest are causing panic among some vineyard owners.
Summer sipping
Taking advantage of seasonal produce, these summer drinks boast bold ingredients, refreshing flavors and surprising twists.
Top wine picks in Calistoga
The area is a popular resort destination that's known for producing world-class wines. Here are our top tasting room picks.
Beer's top dog
Beer and sausage is a classic combination that is easy to replicate at home, as long as you follow these tips.
Reds that tread lightly
With summer here, let's pause from the usual grill-and-Zin drumbeat to think about something a little more ... subtle: light reds.
Carving their own path
Formidable wine duo Andy Erickson and Annie Favia have brought fame to a lot of clients, but now they having their own fun with Favia wines.
Auction Napa Valley loosens up
Wine Country's biggest annual charity event celebrated its 30th anniversary, and a series of changes significantly lightened the tone.
Top winery stops in Healdsburg
Part of the Wine Country experience is being able to go to a winery, visit the tasting room and see the vineyard. These are our top picks.
Bar Stars 2010
This year's crop of the best Bay Area bartenders create innovative cocktails and shine behind the bar.
Bartending 101
From measuring ingredients to making a citrus twist, Gary Regan tells you everything you need to know to be a master bartender.
Signs of hope for Pinot
The Pinot zeitgeist nowadays is dour. Yon beloved grape has jumped the shark, they say. It has become...
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Sweet on sugarcane rum
Sugarcane rum captures the spirit's raw material, and it's gaining in popularity.
Is mezcal the next big thing?
Jon Bonne/The Chronicle Granted, it could be because he's unveiling an agave-focused booze list at Nopalito ...
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Heirloom opens
This 48-seat wine-focused bistro in the Mission District is the brainchild of Matt Straus, former wine director at Wilshire and Grace, both in Los Angeles.
Longboard rides wine wave
Winemaker Oded Shakked believes a shared need for "balance, harmony and working within nature" make surfing and Syrah intuitive partners.
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Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
Darker fruit and concentrated aromas and flavors are more typical compared with the lighter red cherry character in Pinots from other places.
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