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Top 10 Funniest Wine, Food & Service Videos

Top 10 Funniest Wine, Food & Service Videos

I feel the need for something light hearted today. In fact, I use humor every time I teach about wine. Here are some of my favorites to inspire, instruct, shock or simply amuse.

Festive Spirits

Festive Spirits

Everyone deserves a delicious cocktail this holiday!  Here are our top picks for festive spirits this season!

Wine and Dine Your Valentine

After New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day is the second worse night to dine out. Expectations are high, menus are fixed, everyone is rushed and stressed, and overall quality of food and experience is ...

ZinFest Wine and Cheese Pairing

ZinFest Wine and Cheese Pairing

Part of the bounty of Northern California is its plethora of artisanal cheeses, which are featured proudly alongside the traditional European choices in shops and farmer’s markets. You might see th...

Mineral Waters to Improve Mineral Perception in Wine

Mineral Waters to Improve Mineral Perception in Wine

One of the more confounding elements in wine is minerality. Even in the more comprehensive, advanced-level wine tasting classes I often see blank stares when it comes to this topic.  

Champagne Bureau Tasting – San Francisco

Champagne Bureau Tasting – San Francisco

The Champagne Bureau’s annual trade tasting took place October 21, 2014 at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco’s Union Square. With 37 brands represented, it was important to get there early an...

9 Easy Ways to Improve Your Wine IQ in San Francisco

9 Easy Ways to Improve Your Wine IQ in San Francisco

If you want to learn about wine in San Francisco, take advantage of the many resources at your fingertips, plus the miles of wine country just a short drive away. Here are some tips from San Franci...

Which Wine Glass?

Which Wine Glass? If you think the perfect stemware is a must-have for your wine of choice, think again. Every day wines taste great in the park, or at the beach, places where ideal glassware is n...