From celebratory New Year’s bubbly to wintery whites and reds, here are 12 bottles to suit a range of palates, meals or occasions, alongside some of my recent holiday bottles and other wine recommends. Read more →

From celebratory New Year’s bubbly to wintery whites and reds, here are 12 bottles to suit a range of palates, meals or occasions, alongside some of my recent holiday bottles and other wine recommends. Read more →
Wine for the holidays: needless to say, it’s a must. The question is what? Here, 12 bottles to suit a range of palates, meals and occasions from low-key, cozy meal to celebratory splurge, champagne to red wines, natural to elegant. I’ve noted some local restaurants pouring select wines if you want to taste first.
From my weekly Time Out column, published September 5, 2017: I share four low proof bar greats around the Bay Area Oakland to SF that are not so much about cocktails. These four are standout bars pouring the likes of unusual, natural wines, sherry, vermouth, fortified wines, Champagne and sparkling wine. Horsies Saloon at Royal Cuckoo Market, Mission… Read more →