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Thursday September 15, 2011 Updated 12:53 AM PDT
The next great white grape
Life is easy if you're Chardonnay, but other white wines can be a tough sell.
New age for white wines
A new generation of wines - call them the New Whites - are showing the best of California ingenuity.
Wine list to match a legacy
Chez Panisse's wine program has evolved from a basic snapshot of California to something more complicated.
Thirsty for witbier?
Spend an evening with women in their 20s, and you'll quickly realize something about U.S. beer consumption: It's Blue Moon's world.
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20 great wines, $20 or less
Here are 20 quality picks from around the globe, wines that offer greatness in a modest package.
Revising the Santa Cruz map
This region's promise has often been hidden behind uneven winemaking or the allure of flashier lights elsewhere.
2011's Bar Stars
This year's crop of star bartenders shows a more mature approach.
Chinese wine culture takes hold
Chinese consumers have a reputation for being label-conscious, but the wine market is evolving beyond status
An eye on alcohol
As debate heats up and levels continue to rise, The Chronicle has decided it will publish wines' alcohol levels.
Winemakers to watch in 2011
These vintners are making wines that are starting to redefine the standards of California wine.
Winemaker of the year
Few winemakers are as committed as Littorai Wines owner Ted Lemon to the sanctity of California terroir.
The best of Monterey
Monterey's wine country offers wide range of tasting experiences. Here's a sample of the region's many tasting-room offerings.
The best of Napa
Napa Valley is home to hundreds of wineries, a land of plenty for wine lovers. Here are our picks for where to taste.
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.
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.
Bartending 101
From measuring ingredients to making a citrus twist, Gary Regan tells you everything you need to know to be a master bartender.
By the Glass by Jon Bonné
Sauvignon Blanc in the long view
For my next column I've been exploring the new era of white winemaking in California. In due course, I...
Spirits
Satan's Whiskers
This is a cocktail that, despite being fairly pedestrian in nature, just won't seem to go away.
Tasting Room Reviews
Winery trots out a nice touch
Landmark Winery in Kenwood offers guests a lovely slice of Americana: a wagon pulled by Belgian draft horses.
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Sonoma Coast 2009 Pinot Noir
The year 2009 should be a landmark for the coast; these wines deserve serious attention.
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