San Francisco Wine School Blog

Check out articles about San Francisco Wine School and read our latest press releases

Chile – The Big Freeze

Chile – The Big Freeze

On September 17th and again a week later, several of Chile’s prime agricultural zones were hit with severe frost, the worst in decades. The world will enjoy less of Chile’s fruit and wine as a result.

Fall Release Report – Southern Italy

Fall Release Report – Southern Italy

From the hot, dry, challenging 2012 vintage across Italy’s south and islands, look for success stories including the 2012 Cusamano Benuara Sicilia IGT $18, Nero d’Avola with 30% Syrah, a nice cross...

Fall Release Report – Northern California

Fall Release Report – Northern California

Toast to another great year with the tart strawberry, lemon peel, and Campari-esque nv Scharffenberger Brut Rosé Excellence Mendocino County $18. Despite unusually cool weather throughout much of t...

Foss Valley: Napa’s Valley Above the Fog

Foss Valley: Napa’s Valley Above the Fog The name Napa Valley AVA is somewhat misleading. Napa Valley is certainly dominant within the AVA but is far from the only valley. Some others are obvious ...

The Cult Wine You Don’t Realize is from Oregon

The Cult Wine You Don’t Realize is from Oregon In the mid-1960’s, Oregon’s wine industry pioneers began planting grapes in the northern Willamette Valley. They focused on Pinot Noir, but also plant...