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February 21, 2012
Wine of the Week: Blue Plate Chenin Blanc Is Worth Getting to Know
Each wine region of France is home to a variety of grape used in wines bearing that region's name. From Vouvray comes chenin blanc. If you're a dessert wine-enthusiast, you probably know that chenin makes for exceptionally sweet wines, including Quarts des Charmes from the Loire, which are among the ... More >>
Culture
February 8, 2012
Masterminds 2012: Honoring 10 Extraordinary Bay Area artists
Each wine region of France is home to a variety of grape used in wines bearing that region's name. From Vouvray comes chenin blanc. If you're a dessert wine-enthusiast, you probably know that chenin makes for exceptionally sweet wines, including Quarts des Charmes from the Loire, which are among the ... More >>
Dining
November 23, 2011
Fresh Eats: Cameron Hughes' Lot 300 Cabernet Sauvignon Is a Delicious Bargain
Each wine region of France is home to a variety of grape used in wines bearing that region's name. From Vouvray comes chenin blanc. If you're a dessert wine-enthusiast, you probably know that chenin makes for exceptionally sweet wines, including Quarts des Charmes from the Loire, which are among the ... More >>
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September 29, 2011
Ales Unlimited Showcases Craft Brew, City Beer Store Expands
Given the increasing popularity of craft beer, you'd think there would be specialty brew shops in every neighborhood by now. But, despite years of booming industry growth, City Beer Store and Healthy Spirits have held their footing as the city's notable destinations for craft beer shopping outside o ... More >>
Blogs
August 5, 2011
New California Law Gives Brewery Tasting Rooms a Break
Jason HenryDrake's Barrel House in San Leandro was built expensively under the old lawYou walk into a brewery tasting room and order a sample. The beer is delicious, but you can't help noticing that the brewery doesn't have washable tile flooring and the cashier isn't far from the dishwasher. ... More >>
Blogs
July 5, 2011
Dogpatch WineWorks Replaces Crushpad
Since Crushpad left San Francisco last year for Wine Country, folks wanting to make their own wine in town have had to go it alone -- which, in most cases, meant not making wine. And ripe smells in the Dogpatch neighborhood unfortunately haven't been coming from fermenting grapes. But now, t ... More >>
Blogs
June 23, 2011
Beer a Secret Weapon in Breast Cancer Fight, Hopes Breastfest
BreastfestFighters of breast cancer are again pulling out their secret weapon: beer. The annual Breastfest will soon be upon us, with more than 40 breweries, several hundred beers, and live music aligning on July 2 to fight one of the most feared diseases. We can't say truthfully that the mo ... More >>
Blogs
May 9, 2011
Outside Lands Announces Local Food and Wine Lineup w/ Flour Water, Ritual Coffee, More
Christopher VictorioBecause this will make you hungry. Outside Lands has always made an effort to bring in highlights of the local food and wine scene to festival goers. Every year the offerings get a little bigger, and this year's festival is no different. For its return to a three-day forma ... More >>
Blogs
April 19, 2011
Big House Unchained Naked 2009 Chardonnay
Big House WinesThe origin of Chardonnay, like that of many grapes, is uncertain. Sources seem to point toward the Middle East, and some believe the variety to be closely related to Muscat. Otherwise, Chardonnay's history is hazy, obscured by the centuries. Its modern history, though, is more co ... More >>
Blogs
March 28, 2011
Barrel-Aged Beers Are Pricey. Which Ones Are Worth It?
Alastair BlandAged in wood: Mikkeller's Big Worse, left, with Paradox Macallan from BrewDog.A year ago, a second-hand bourbon or brandy barrel was running a brewer a hundred bucks on the American market. As of March 2011, the price hadn't changed, according to an industry source. But the bee ... More >>
Blogs
February 23, 2011
Heartswork Winery WELL REaD 2009 California Red
At $5.99, this is one bottle that defies the common wisdom that no-sulfites-added wines justify a higher price.A molecule called sulfur dioxide ― aka sulfites, a common preservative ― has become the crux of an ongoing disagreement between two schools of winemakers. Those who vouch for the ... More >>
Blogs
January 11, 2011
The Best Barleywine? Our Panel Picks a Winner
Jesse Friedman/Beer and NoshAmerican barleywine daddy Fritz Maytag, at the Anchor Brewery he once owned.What began more than three decades ago as a small-batch specialty beer made by a local beer hero has grown thunderously into perhaps the most cult-acclaimed craft beer style in America: the ... More >>
Dining
November 3, 2010
Fresh Eats: Our weekly roundup of SFoodie news
Jesse Friedman/Beer and NoshAmerican barleywine daddy Fritz Maytag, at the Anchor Brewery he once owned.What began more than three decades ago as a small-batch specialty beer made by a local beer hero has grown thunderously into perhaps the most cult-acclaimed craft beer style in America: the ... More >>
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October 29, 2010
Today: Organic Brewers Converge on Ferry Building for Eco Tasting
MateVeza's organic India Pale Ale.Between the World Series and Halloween we've got a lot to be excited about 'round here. If you have time between getting your Snooki or The Situation costume together and painting a sign with clever wordplay involving Jonathan Sanchez, take a moment to celebr ... More >>
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October 14, 2010
2009 Gabbiano Chianti
There are perfect wines for many special occasions, but what about wines for not-so-special occasions? I like a well-prepared three-course meal at Boulevard or an evening with friends from out of town as much as the next person, but I also like participating in the great American tradition of doi ... More >>
Blogs
September 24, 2010
Tour de Fat: Beer-Soaked Bikefest Rolls Saturday
Brian Yaeger"Remember, this is a bicycle festival with beer, not the other way around." Sure.What do a 6-foot-tall carrot, Sasquatch, and a gang of nuns on bicycles have in common? Tour de Fat, New Belgium Brewing's annual lovefest for all things bicycle (and yeah, some beer). The Tour pedals ... More >>
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September 21, 2010
NorCal Brewers Score Big at the Great American Beer Festival
Brian YaegerSocial Kitchen brewmaster Rich Higgins, manning the SF Brewers Guild booth in Denver.As the 51-week wait for next year's 30th Great American Beer Festival begins, let's look back at the last few days in Denver, where 462 breweries converged inside the Colorado Convention Center, a ... More >>
Blogs
September 15, 2010
Great American Beer Festival Takes Over Denver, with Plenty of Bay Area Contenders
Brian YaegerS.F. beer geek Jason Henry volunteering at the Cascade Brewing booth at last year's GABF.Thursday marks the beginning of the three-day, mind-blowing, liver-busting, gut-expanding extravaganza known as the Great American Beer Festival, now in its 29th year. Sponsored by the Brewers ... More >>
Blogs
July 13, 2010
Batch 19 Pre-Prohibition Lager: Party Like It's 1919
MillerCoorsWith speakeasies, Savoy cocktails, and other early-20th century booze culture touchstones back in action, it's only natural beer should get roaring. We got our first taste of MillerCoors' new Batch 19 Pre-Prohibition Lager at the First Annual Giants Brewfest, an event showcasing lo ... More >>
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July 7, 2010
How to Win Friends
MillerCoorsWith speakeasies, Savoy cocktails, and other early-20th century booze culture touchstones back in action, it's only natural beer should get roaring. We got our first taste of MillerCoors' new Batch 19 Pre-Prohibition Lager at the First Annual Giants Brewfest, an event showcasing lo ... More >>
Blogs
June 22, 2010
Altoids Stout and Chipotle Mead: A Report from the National Homebrewers Conference
Homebrewers AssociationEvery year, beer hobbyists from all over show up to geek out.MINNEAPOLIS ―Once a year, brewmasters take a back seat to those who brew in the trenches (read: kitchens or garages). At the National Homebrewers Conference (NHC), organized by the American Homebrewers Assoc ... More >>
Blogs
March 26, 2010
How to Pronounce Rhone Varietals (in English)
This week, SFoodie launches "Don't Sound Like a Tool," a series of audio pronunciation guides to sort-of-common-but-not-obvious words we keep encountering on wine lists and menus. No more shame, no more pointing, no more taking on the accent of a language you don't speak (though we're relieved ou ... More >>
Blogs
February 22, 2010
One Last Chance to See Crushpad Before It Emigrates
BottlenotesScenes from 2009.Custom crush facility Crushpad announced a few weeks ago that it's moving up to Napa next month, scoring a spot on the Silverado Trail (a disappointing move for supporters of urban winemaking, but one that may up the facility's romance factor for budding Helen Turleys) ... More >>
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February 10, 2010
History Is Delicious
BottlenotesScenes from 2009.Custom crush facility Crushpad announced a few weeks ago that it's moving up to Napa next month, scoring a spot on the Silverado Trail (a disappointing move for supporters of urban winemaking, but one that may up the facility's romance factor for budding Helen Turleys) ... More >>
Blogs
December 4, 2009
Next Week: Crushpad Holiday Showcase to Feature 20 Boutique Wineries
Crushpad (2573 Third St. at 22nd Street) is opening its doors next Thursday for its second annual San Francisco Wine Association Holiday Showcase. You'll be able to explore the wines of 20 boutique makers, and -- if you've never been -- see for yourself Crushpad's facilities, the city's locus ... More >>
Blogs
November 2, 2009
Three is a Magic Number: S.F. Restaurant Closures in October
We're no fans of the optimistic predictions that the recession is over. But October saw the fewest closures of San Francisco restaurants in the past six months. And for the ones that did close, new tenants were generally already in line. yuichi.sakuraba/FlickrYou still got roughly two months to get ... More >>
Blogs
July 29, 2009
South Serving Up a Summer Sunday Lunch Featuring a Kiwi Wine Star
human companion/FlickrIf you've never had the pleasure of drinking with a crew from Australia or New Zealand, Saturday might be the perfect time. Australian outpost South Food Wine Bar (330 Townsend #101 at Fourth St.) is hosting a Nautilus wine lunch with Kiwi winemaker Clive Jones, one of ... More >>
Blogs
June 17, 2009
Clear Your Calendar, Wine Geeks: It's a Crushpad and Golden Glass Weekend
Crushpad/FlickrGet ready for total wine immersion.Ready, set, swirl: Two events this weekend are sure to have local winos crushin'. Crushpad (2573 Third St. at 22nd St.) is hosting an open house on Saturday, June 20, 2-6 p.m. Crushpad's Dogpatch warehouse space has become something of a meeting pla ... More >>
Blogs
May 22, 2009
Love Vino? Hang Out on Facebook? It Could Land You a Gig with Sonoma Co. Winemaker
e.t via FlickrThe winning "lifestyle correspondent" will spend six months touting Murphy-GoodeCalling all Twitter addicts with a thing for wine: A Sonoma County winemaker wants to pay you a boatload of money simply to hang out, sip Zinfandel, and send tweets. Seriously. Okay, so it calls for a bit ... More >>
Blogs
May 11, 2009
Morning Buzz: A Foodie Day Planner
Monday, May 11, 2009 Let's do lunch: Caviar? Don't worry -- Tsar Nicoulai's sustainably farmed California caviar is the opposite of cocked-pinky fey. Bury your face in the Parisian sandwich, topped with tuna paillard and American golden whitefish caviar. Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Cafe (1 Ferry Building ... More >>
Blogs
May 1, 2009
Wine & Beer Events, May 1-10
Monday's 100 Cabernets for $50 = 50 cents each (if you can taste that many).
Blogs
May 1, 2009
Cheap Wines That Don't Suck: Marchese de Petri 2003 Chianti Riserva
Despite the lightness of the wine, it stood up well to spicy jambalaya.
Blogs
March 31, 2009
Cheap Wines That Don't Suck: 2007 Trentatre Rosso
This tastes a bit like a rustic old-school Rioja.
Blogs
March 20, 2009
Wine & Beer Events, March 20-28
The Rhone Rangers Grand Tasting is this week's hot ticket.
Blogs
March 13, 2009
Wine & Beer Events, March 13-22
Tuesday is St. Patrick's Day ... maybe some Ch. McCarthy?
Blogs
March 13, 2009
Wine Label War: EU vs. USA
"Champagne" is usually a bad sign on a bottle of California sparkling wine, anyway.
Blogs
March 10, 2009
Cheap Wines That Don't Suck: 2005 Grange Tiphaine Touraine Bécarre
Bécarre is the French word for the natural sign (♮) in musical notation.
Calendar
February 25, 2009
In Bloom
Bécarre is the French word for the natural sign (♮) in musical notation.
Blogs
July 25, 2008
Another San Francisco First: Resident Winemaker Tasting
Bécarre is the French word for the natural sign (♮) in musical notation.
Blogs
July 24, 2008
Marketers, Law Enforcement Fulfill SF Weekly Prediction; Energy Beer Declared Stupid
Bécarre is the French word for the natural sign (♮) in musical notation.
Calendar
July 9, 2008
Riding for Keeps
Bécarre is the French word for the natural sign (♮) in musical notation.
Calendar
June 25, 2008
Spit or Swallow
Bécarre is the French word for the natural sign (♮) in musical notation.
Blogs
June 2, 2008
The Golden Glass Cometh: Winemaker Dinner At Fifth Floor
Bécarre is the French word for the natural sign (♮) in musical notation.
Blogs
May 13, 2008
Three-Course Beer Dinner At Monk's Kettle
Bécarre is the French word for the natural sign (♮) in musical notation.
Culture
June 20, 2007
The House of Mondavi: The Rise and Fall of an American Wine Dynasty
Bécarre is the French word for the natural sign (♮) in musical notation.
News
May 12, 2004
Grapes, Without the Wrath
We read "Grape," the Chron's "serial saga," so you don't have to and uncover the world champion of pizza acrobatics
Summer Guide
June 19, 2002
Miscellaneous
We read "Grape," the Chron's "serial saga," so you don't have to and uncover the world champion of pizza acrobatics
Dining
February 3, 1999
Side Dish
We read "Grape," the Chron's "serial saga," so you don't have to and uncover the world champion of pizza acrobatics
Dining
February 12, 1997
Dish
We read "Grape," the Chron's "serial saga," so you don't have to and uncover the world champion of pizza acrobatics
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