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Although Mendoza was one of the first cities in Argentina to be settled, the only evidence of its colonial architecture is the ruins of a single church. The reason? The city has been leveled by so many earthquakes, that there are virtually no remnants of its past. It is, therefore, now one of the most […]
Zinfandel Advocates and Produces (aka ZAP) always puts on a good show. This year’s Zinfandel Festival in San Francisco was no exception. The festival consists of four different events, all built around Zinfandel–that most American of all varietals. These events area: Epicuria, an informal dine-around Zin/food pairing experience where chefs from many of the Bay […]
Although we have recently been to Central Coast, upstate New York (Finger Lakes), Canadian (Southern Ontario) and Virginia wine regions, it had been a couple months since we had been to some of our favorite North Bay stops. And, since we already had to be in Marin Country (San Rafael) on Sunday for …
Another summer weekend in San Francisco means another festival. This weekend marked Waterbar Restaurant’s OysterFest2011—a four-hour, sold-out celebration of the delicious bivalve. Although Waterbar typically address the needs of most oyster lovers with a selection of fresh oysters from its raw bar and a special of $1 for its daily “Featured Oyster” (every day 11:30-6:00), […]
The Family Winemakers of California tasting is a San Francisco tradition. It was established in 1990 as a means of exposing small, little-known wineries to wine distributors and retailers. The event has since expanded to provide the public, in addition to the trade, exposure and access to these wines. This year the San Francisco event […]
If its August, it’s time for one of the biggest single-vinery parties in California Wine Country—one of Silver Oak Cellars’ semi-annual Release Day parties (One in February for its newly released Napa cabernets, in one in August for its Alexander Valley cabs). This month’s party celebrated the release of its 2007 …