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Vinous Table: La Ciccia, San Francisco, CA
Vinous Table
, Sep 2015
Tucked away inside of Noe Valley, one of San Francisco’s more residential neighborhoods, La Ciccia is a small, unassuming spot dedicated to the food and wines of Sardinia. Now open for more than a decade, La Ciccia may be long past any sort of buzz, but its consistent excellence and authentic, regional identity has inspired fierce loyalty among regulars.
Producer Profile: Le Clos du Caillou
France: Rhône & Beaujolais, Fellowship
, Aug 2015
Le Clos du Caillou is located in Courthézon, on the eastern border of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. The Pouizin family acquired the property in 1956 and subsequently expanded the vineyards. Today, the estate is run by Sylvie Vacheron, with winemaker Bruno Gaspard and enologist Philippe Cambie.
Producer Profile: Domaine Roger Sabon
France: Rhône & Beaujolais, Fellowship
, Aug 2015
Domaine Roger Sabon is a good example of a family-run estate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Roger Sabon founded the domaine as we know it today in 1952, following in the footsteps of his father, Séraphin Sabon, who created Clos Mont-Olivet twenty years before.
Producer Profile: Domaine de la Biscarelle
France: Rhône & Beaujolais, Fellowship
, Aug 2015
Domaine de la Biscarelle is located in Grès, which lies in the northern sector of the Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation. Gérard Bouyer founded La Biscarelle in 1984, after leaving his family’s négociant business to start his own venture. In January 2009, Gérard’s daughter and son-in-law, Christelle and Jérôme Grieco, took over the estate.
Vinous Table: The Milling Room, New York, New York
Vinous Table
, Jun 2015
The Milling Room delivered a terrific dining experience, with classic, expertly rendered dishes, an energetic setting and warm hospitality. Although the wine list is well-priced and offers impressive depth for its modest size, The Milling Room’s accommodating corkage policy makes it an especially attractive choice for collectors who want to drink wines from their cellars.
Germain-Robin: French Origin, American Twist
United States: California, Rest of the World
, Jun 2015
Isolated within the wilds of Mendocino County lies Germain-Robin, America’s most prestigious brandy producer. Established in 1982, Germain-Robin has been a leader in the domestic craft spirits movement for over three decades, and has set a standard of excellence that is often emulated but rarely matched.
Producer Profile: Domaine de Cristia
France: Rhône & Beaujolais, Fellowship
, Jun 2015
Domaine de Cristia is located in Courthézon, east of the town of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, just a few steps away from Domaine de la Janasse. Etienne Grangeon established the estate in 1942 with just 2 hectares of Grenache vineyards.
Tips for Enjoying Wine at Home
Learn, featured
, May 2015
Reading about wine, then buying and cellaring it are merely the prologue for drinking, the moment when you finally get to experience that in which you’ve invested so much time and energy. Though in many cases nothing more than a simple corkscrew and a glass is required, some situations (or wines) may call for a little more. The proper glassware and a few tools of the trade can make a big difference, but you will also want to pay attention to suggested temperatures and the order in which wines are served.
Cellar Favorite: 1978 Ridge Petite Sirah York Creek
United States: California, Cellar Favorites
, May 2015
Ridge’s Petite Sirah York Creek, from a site on Spring Mountain, represents old-school California at its best...
Vinous Table: State Bird Provisions, San Francisco
Vinous Table
, May 2015
Since opening on the last day of 2011, State Bird Provisions has been surrounded by a relentless buzz. Owned by husband and wife chef team Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinsk, State Bird has already earned a Michelin Star and been nominated by the James Beard Foundation twice, first as the best new restaurant in the country in 2013 and then as best chefs in the West in 2015. While such luminous accolades might call to mind visions of white tablecloths and candlelight, the reality is actually quite the opposite.