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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.

Insider Interviews with David Furer - Presenting Alejandro Fernandez

Insider Interviews with David Furer - Presenting Alejandro Fernandez

I first encountered the wines of Ribera del Duero in 1992 through Pesquera winery, then the only winery of the region with any recognition beyond that of the historic Vega Sicilia. Its founder, Ale...

Women of the Vine Alliance is proud to announce our partnership with the San Francisco Wine School.

Women of the Vine Alliance is proud to announce our partnership with the San Francisco Wine School.

Women of the Vine Alliance is proud to announce our partnership with the San Francisco Wine School. Our COO and fearless leader, Kristin Campbell, attended the second annual Women of the Vine Con...

Livermore, Santa Cruz Mountains wines win big

Livermore, Santa Cruz Mountains wines win big And the winner is: Awards season is here -- and we're not talking Golden Globes or Oscars. Wineries in the East Bay, South Bay and Santa Cruz Mountains...

Naoussa Appellation, Macedonia, Greece

Naoussa Appellation, Macedonia, Greece

Greece is home to some of the world’s most interesting grape varieties, yet the wines they produce have never received much fanfare. Even visitors to the country may not venture beyond a simple loc...

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...

Strada del Sagrantino, San Francisco

Strada del Sagrantino, San Francisco

For lovers of Umbrian wines, the Sagrantino Umbrian Essence event, held on June 10th at San Francisco’s The Press Club, was a rare treat. Eight producers were on hand to showcase their wines, with ...

The Gift of Service

The Gift of Service

The Gift of Service “Service not Servitude.” – Charlie Trotter. These are words that resonate with me to this day. They describe the act of truly wanting to take care of people – on all levels.

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...

Prosecco, Supermodels and Big Bikes, Oh My!

Prosecco, Supermodels and Big Bikes, Oh My!

I have never given even a moment’s thought to going to a motorcycle race. That is, until I was enticed by an invitation to hang out in the VIP/Media Lounge drinking Prosecco all day at Laguna Seca ...

Which Way to Wine Education?

Which Way to Wine Education? Studying wine is endless. It is a rabbit hole with no end. Many people assume that passing the Master Sommelier (MS) or Master of Wine (MW) exam is the end of the journ...

Why Learn How To Blind Taste Wine?

Why Learn How To Blind Taste Wine?

Why Teach Blind Wine Tasting? The Court of Master Sommeliers tests blind tasting ability at the 2nd-4th levels of their exams as does Wine & Spirits Education Trust. The Society of Wine Educat...

Muscat Grape Variety Profile

Grape Variety Profile – Muscat This is the second in a series of varietal profiles by Master Sommelier Catherine Fallis, presented to aid students in preparing for blind tasting exams and gaining ...

San Francisco Wine Shops That I Love by Master Sommelier David Glancy

San Francisco Wine Shops That I Love by David GlancyI thought I would share some love with my favorite San Francisco wine retailers and hopefully help some shoppers in the process. I buy wine many ...

Teaching Styles in Wine Education – So What?

Teaching Styles in Wine Education – So What? While all wine educators share a common goal, to convey information and assist in the learning process, each does so with a unique style. Wine education...