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Tuesday August 10, 2010 Updated 7:04 PM PDT
What's next for Randall
Randall Grahm might be California wine's most influential voice since Robert Mondavi. Now the Bonny Doon Vineyard founder is ready for his next act.
A populist path
V. Sattui is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, and the St. Helena winery is as popular as ever.
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.
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.
Larry Stone moves on from Rubicon
Larry Stone, one of the nation's most renowned sommeliers and wine educators, is moving on from his...
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Tequila travels to Greece
The Mink Coat & No Manners cocktail was developed at a bartending competition in Athens.
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 ...
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.
An 'incubator' for small wineries
Locals Tasting Room celebrates eight years of showcasing not-yet-mainstream wines in Geyserville.
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Spanish Reds
With a cap of $50 per bottle, our tasting lineup of 41 wines showed astounding diversity.
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