window.__IS_SSR__=true
window.__INITIAL_STATE__={
"attachmentsReducer": {
"audio_0": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "audio_0",
"imgSizes": {
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/themes/KQED-unified/img/audio_bgs/background0.jpg"
}
}
},
"audio_1": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "audio_1",
"imgSizes": {
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/themes/KQED-unified/img/audio_bgs/background1.jpg"
}
}
},
"audio_2": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "audio_2",
"imgSizes": {
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/themes/KQED-unified/img/audio_bgs/background2.jpg"
}
}
},
"audio_3": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "audio_3",
"imgSizes": {
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/themes/KQED-unified/img/audio_bgs/background3.jpg"
}
}
},
"audio_4": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "audio_4",
"imgSizes": {
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/themes/KQED-unified/img/audio_bgs/background4.jpg"
}
}
},
"placeholder": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "placeholder",
"imgSizes": {
"thumbnail": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-2000x1333-1-160x107.jpg",
"width": 160,
"height": 107,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"medium": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-2000x1333-1-800x533.jpg",
"width": 800,
"height": 533,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"medium_large": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-2000x1333-1-768x512.jpg",
"width": 768,
"height": 512,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"large": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-2000x1333-1-1020x680.jpg",
"width": 1020,
"height": 680,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"1536x1536": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-2000x1333-1-1536x1024.jpg",
"width": 1536,
"height": 1024,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"fd-lrg": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-2000x1333-1-1536x1024.jpg",
"width": 1536,
"height": 1024,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"fd-med": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-2000x1333-1-1020x680.jpg",
"width": 1020,
"height": 680,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"fd-sm": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-2000x1333-1-800x533.jpg",
"width": 800,
"height": 533,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"post-thumbnail": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-2000x1333-1-672x372.jpg",
"width": 672,
"height": 372,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"twentyfourteen-full-width": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-2000x1333-1-1038x576.jpg",
"width": 1038,
"height": 576,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"xxsmall": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-2000x1333-1-160x107.jpg",
"width": 160,
"height": 107,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"xsmall": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-2000x1333-1-672x372.jpg",
"width": 672,
"height": 372,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"small": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-2000x1333-1-672x372.jpg",
"width": 672,
"height": 372,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"xlarge": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-2000x1333-1-1020x680.jpg",
"width": 1020,
"height": 680,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"full-width": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-2000x1333-1-1920x1280.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"height": 1280,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"guest-author-32": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-1333x1333-1-160x160.jpg",
"width": 32,
"height": 32,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"guest-author-50": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-1333x1333-1-160x160.jpg",
"width": 50,
"height": 50,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"guest-author-64": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-1333x1333-1-160x160.jpg",
"width": 64,
"height": 64,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"guest-author-96": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-1333x1333-1-160x160.jpg",
"width": 96,
"height": 96,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"guest-author-128": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-1333x1333-1-160x160.jpg",
"width": 128,
"height": 128,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"detail": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-1333x1333-1-160x160.jpg",
"width": 160,
"height": 160,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg"
},
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/KQED-Default-Image-816638274-2000x1333-1.jpg",
"width": 2000,
"height": 1333
}
}
},
"bayareabites_134584": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "bayareabites_134584",
"meta": {
"index": "attachments_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "134584",
"found": true
},
"parent": 134544,
"imgSizes": {
"twentyfourteen-full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-wines-1038x576.jpg",
"width": 1038,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 576
},
"thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-wines-160x120.jpg",
"width": 160,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 120
},
"post-thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-wines-672x372.jpg",
"width": 672,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 372
},
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-wines.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"height": 1440
},
"large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-wines-1020x765.jpg",
"width": 1020,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 765
},
"complete_open_graph": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-wines-1200x900.jpg",
"width": 1200,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 900
},
"full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-wines-1920x1440.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 1440
},
"medium": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-wines-800x600.jpg",
"width": 800,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 600
},
"medium_large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-wines-768x576.jpg",
"width": 768,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 576
}
},
"publishDate": 1566861404,
"modified": 1566861423,
"caption": "A trio of Domaine Anderson’s 2014 Pinot Noirs",
"description": "A trio of Domaine Anderson’s 2014 Pinot Noirs",
"title": "DomaineAnderson-wines",
"credit": "Trevor Felch",
"status": "inherit",
"isLoading": false,
"fetchFailed": false
},
"bayareabites_134569": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "bayareabites_134569",
"meta": {
"index": "attachments_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "134569",
"found": true
},
"parent": 134542,
"imgSizes": {
"twentyfourteen-full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-vineyard-1038x576.jpg",
"width": 1038,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 576
},
"thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-vineyard-160x120.jpg",
"width": 160,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 120
},
"post-thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-vineyard-672x372.jpg",
"width": 672,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 372
},
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-vineyard.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"height": 1440
},
"large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-vineyard-1020x765.jpg",
"width": 1020,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 765
},
"complete_open_graph": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-vineyard-1200x900.jpg",
"width": 1200,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 900
},
"full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-vineyard-1920x1440.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 1440
},
"medium": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-vineyard-800x600.jpg",
"width": 800,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 600
},
"medium_large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-vineyard-768x576.jpg",
"width": 768,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 576
}
},
"publishDate": 1566859901,
"modified": 1566927914,
"caption": "Peter Michael Winery’s historic ‘Les Pavots’ estate vineyard, getting a healthy dose of rain in Knights Valley",
"description": "Peter Michael Winery’s historic ‘Les Pavots’ estate vineyard, getting a healthy dose of rain in Knights Valley",
"title": "PeterMichael-vineyard",
"credit": "Trevor Felch/KQED",
"status": "inherit",
"isLoading": false,
"fetchFailed": false
},
"bayareabites_134442": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "bayareabites_134442",
"meta": {
"index": "attachments_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "134442",
"found": true
},
"parent": 134434,
"imgSizes": {
"twentyfourteen-full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-wineglass-1038x576.jpg",
"width": 1038,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 576
},
"thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-wineglass-160x120.jpg",
"width": 160,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 120
},
"post-thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-wineglass-672x372.jpg",
"width": 672,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 372
},
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-wineglass.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"height": 1440
},
"large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-wineglass-1020x765.jpg",
"width": 1020,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 765
},
"complete_open_graph": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-wineglass-1200x900.jpg",
"width": 1200,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 900
},
"full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-wineglass-1920x1440.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 1440
},
"medium": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-wineglass-800x600.jpg",
"width": 800,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 600
},
"medium_large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-wineglass-768x576.jpg",
"width": 768,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 576
}
},
"publishDate": 1565906285,
"modified": 1565906306,
"caption": "A Limerick Lane wine sourced from some of these ultra gnarly 100-year old vines",
"description": "A Limerick Lane wine sourced from some of these ultra gnarly 100-year old vines",
"title": "LimerickLane-wineglass",
"credit": "Trevor Felch",
"status": "inherit",
"isLoading": false,
"fetchFailed": false
},
"bayareabites_134572": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "bayareabites_134572",
"meta": {
"index": "attachments_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "134572",
"found": true
},
"parent": 134542,
"imgSizes": {
"twentyfourteen-full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-1038x576.jpg",
"width": 1038,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 576
},
"thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-160x120.jpg",
"width": 160,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 120
},
"post-thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-672x372.jpg",
"width": 672,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 372
},
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"height": 1440
},
"large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-1020x765.jpg",
"width": 1020,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 765
},
"complete_open_graph": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-1200x900.jpg",
"width": 1200,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 900
},
"full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-1920x1440.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 1440
},
"medium": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-800x600.jpg",
"width": 800,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 600
},
"medium_large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-768x576.jpg",
"width": 768,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 576
}
},
"publishDate": 1566860685,
"modified": 1566928000,
"caption": "Not exactly a summer rosé day...but the rain doesn’t damper the experience of Medlock Ames’ rosé and tasting room in the Alexander Valley",
"description": "Not exactly a summer rosé day...but the rain doesn’t damper the experience of Medlock Ames’ rosé and tasting room in the Alexander Valley",
"title": "Medlock-Ames-tasting",
"credit": "Trevor Felch/KQED",
"status": "inherit",
"isLoading": false,
"fetchFailed": false
},
"bayareabites_134533": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "bayareabites_134533",
"meta": {
"index": "attachments_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "134533",
"found": true
},
"parent": 134529,
"imgSizes": {
"twentyfourteen-full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/iStock-1141380813-1038x576.jpg",
"width": 1038,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 576
},
"thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/iStock-1141380813-160x107.jpg",
"width": 160,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 107
},
"post-thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/iStock-1141380813-672x372.jpg",
"width": 672,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 372
},
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/iStock-1141380813.jpg",
"width": 1253,
"height": 836
},
"large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/iStock-1141380813-1020x681.jpg",
"width": 1020,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 681
},
"complete_open_graph": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/iStock-1141380813-1200x801.jpg",
"width": 1200,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 801
},
"medium": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/iStock-1141380813-800x534.jpg",
"width": 800,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 534
},
"medium_large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/iStock-1141380813-768x512.jpg",
"width": 768,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 512
}
},
"publishDate": 1566836303,
"modified": 1566836387,
"caption": "Two brown French Bulldog dogs eating vanilla ice cream in a cone",
"description": "Two brown French Bulldog dogs eating vanilla ice cream in a cone",
"title": "Two brown French Bulldog dogs eating vanilla icea cream in a cone in summer",
"credit": "Firn/iStock",
"status": "inherit",
"isLoading": false,
"fetchFailed": false
},
"bayareabites_133934": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "bayareabites_133934",
"meta": {
"index": "attachments_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "133934",
"found": true
},
"parent": 133932,
"imgSizes": {
"thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/gettyimages-593279538-30f4568f0abfb2258fd653112aeaabb22c02579a-s1600-c85-160x120.jpg",
"width": 160,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 120
},
"post-thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/gettyimages-593279538-30f4568f0abfb2258fd653112aeaabb22c02579a-s1600-c85-672x372.jpg",
"width": 672,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 372
},
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/gettyimages-593279538-30f4568f0abfb2258fd653112aeaabb22c02579a-s1600-c85.jpg",
"width": 677,
"height": 508
}
},
"publishDate": 1560197244,
"modified": 1560197280,
"caption": "An engraving shows Galla Placidia (390-450), daughter of Roman emperor Theodosius I, in captivity. New research shows in some cases, we are drinking almost the exact same wine as Roman emperors — our Pinot Noir and Syrah grapes are \"siblings\" of the ancient Roman varieties.",
"description": "An engraving shows Galla Placidia (390-450), daughter of Roman emperor Theodosius I, in captivity. New research shows in some cases, we are drinking almost the exact same wine as Roman emperors — our Pinot Noir and Syrah grapes are \"siblings\" of the ancient Roman varieties.",
"title": "roman-engraving-pinot-noir",
"credit": "Leemage/Corbis via Getty Images",
"status": "inherit",
"isLoading": false,
"fetchFailed": false
},
"bayareabites_133917": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "bayareabites_133917",
"meta": {
"index": "attachments_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "133917",
"found": true
},
"parent": 133908,
"imgSizes": {
"twentyfourteen-full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/GettyImages-944473228-1038x576.jpg",
"width": 1038,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 576
},
"thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/GettyImages-944473228-160x107.jpg",
"width": 160,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 107
},
"post-thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/GettyImages-944473228-672x372.jpg",
"width": 672,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 372
},
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/GettyImages-944473228.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"height": 1280
},
"large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/GettyImages-944473228-1020x680.jpg",
"width": 1020,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 680
},
"complete_open_graph": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/GettyImages-944473228-1200x800.jpg",
"width": 1200,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 800
},
"full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/GettyImages-944473228-1920x1280.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 1280
},
"medium": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/GettyImages-944473228-800x533.jpg",
"width": 800,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 533
},
"medium_large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/GettyImages-944473228-768x512.jpg",
"width": 768,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 512
}
},
"publishDate": 1559932861,
"modified": 1559932898,
"caption": "NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Cocktails at Three Olives Rosé Vodka Party at The Standard East Village in NYC on April 10, 2018 in New York City. ",
"description": "NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Cocktails at Three Olives Rosé Vodka Party at The Standard East Village in NYC on April 10, 2018 in New York City. ",
"title": "Three Olives Rose Vodka Launch Event",
"credit": "Astrid Stawiarz / Stringer",
"status": "inherit",
"isLoading": false,
"fetchFailed": false
},
"bayareabites_133743": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "bayareabites_133743",
"meta": {
"index": "attachments_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "133743",
"found": true
},
"parent": 133741,
"imgSizes": {
"twentyfourteen-full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/aj0526_BottleRockDay2_33-1024x683-1024x576.jpg",
"width": 1024,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 576
},
"thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/aj0526_BottleRockDay2_33-1024x683-160x107.jpg",
"width": 160,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 107
},
"post-thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/aj0526_BottleRockDay2_33-1024x683-672x372.jpg",
"width": 672,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 372
},
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/aj0526_BottleRockDay2_33-1024x683.jpg",
"width": 1024,
"height": 683
},
"large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/aj0526_BottleRockDay2_33-1024x683-1020x680.jpg",
"width": 1020,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 680
},
"medium": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/aj0526_BottleRockDay2_33-1024x683-800x534.jpg",
"width": 800,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 534
},
"medium_large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/aj0526_BottleRockDay2_33-1024x683-768x512.jpg",
"width": 768,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 512
}
},
"publishDate": 1558653155,
"modified": 1558653182,
"caption": "Concertgoers throw beach balls around while Billy Idol performs on the JaM Cellars Stage during the second day of BottleRock Napa Valley, in Napa, California, on Saturday, May 26, 2018.",
"description": "Concertgoers throw beach balls around while Billy Idol performs on the JaM Cellars Stage during the second day of BottleRock Napa Valley, in Napa, California, on Saturday, May 26, 2018.",
"title": "BottleRock Napa Valley, Day 2",
"credit": "Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat",
"status": "inherit",
"isLoading": false,
"fetchFailed": false
},
"bayareabites_130052": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "bayareabites_130052",
"meta": {
"index": "attachments_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "130052",
"found": true
},
"parent": 130049,
"imgSizes": {
"small": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-520x347.jpg",
"width": 520,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 347
},
"twentyfourteen-full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-1038x576.jpg",
"width": 1038,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 576
},
"thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-160x107.jpg",
"width": 160,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 107
},
"fd-sm": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-960x640.jpg",
"width": 960,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 640
},
"post-thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-672x372.jpg",
"width": 672,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 372
},
"xsmall": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-375x250.jpg",
"width": 375,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 250
},
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-e1533999355257.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"height": 1280
},
"large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-1020x680.jpg",
"width": 1020,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 680
},
"xlarge": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-1180x787.jpg",
"width": 1180,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 787
},
"complete_open_graph": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-1200x800.jpg",
"width": 1200,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 800
},
"guest-author-50": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-50x50.jpg",
"width": 50,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 50
},
"guest-author-96": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-96x96.jpg",
"width": 96,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 96
},
"medium": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-800x533.jpg",
"width": 800,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 533
},
"guest-author-64": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-64x64.jpg",
"width": 64,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 64
},
"guest-author-32": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-32x32.jpg",
"width": 32,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 32
},
"fd-lrg": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-1920x1280.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 1280
},
"fd-med": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-1180x787.jpg",
"width": 1180,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 787
},
"full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-1920x1280.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 1280
},
"detail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-150x150.jpg",
"width": 150,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 150
},
"medium_large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-768x512.jpg",
"width": 768,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 512
},
"guest-author-128": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-128x128.jpg",
"width": 128,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 128
},
"xxsmall": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00036-240x160.jpg",
"width": 240,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 160
}
},
"publishDate": 1533999312,
"modified": 1533999342,
"caption": "Bini's Kitchen Turkey Momos",
"description": "Bini's Kitchen Turkey Momos",
"title": "Bini's Kitchen Turkey Momos",
"credit": "Grace Cheung",
"status": "inherit",
"isLoading": false,
"fetchFailed": false
},
"bayareabites_133594": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "bayareabites_133594",
"meta": {
"index": "attachments_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "133594",
"found": true
},
"parent": 133593,
"imgSizes": {
"twentyfourteen-full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp1_wide-ae3b2b4de4701d712226bfdc946167ed8fad868b-1038x576.jpg",
"width": 1038,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 576
},
"thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp1_wide-ae3b2b4de4701d712226bfdc946167ed8fad868b-160x90.jpg",
"width": 160,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 90
},
"post-thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp1_wide-ae3b2b4de4701d712226bfdc946167ed8fad868b-672x372.jpg",
"width": 672,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 372
},
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp1_wide-ae3b2b4de4701d712226bfdc946167ed8fad868b.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"height": 1080
},
"large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp1_wide-ae3b2b4de4701d712226bfdc946167ed8fad868b-1020x574.jpg",
"width": 1020,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 574
},
"complete_open_graph": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp1_wide-ae3b2b4de4701d712226bfdc946167ed8fad868b-1200x675.jpg",
"width": 1200,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 675
},
"full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp1_wide-ae3b2b4de4701d712226bfdc946167ed8fad868b-1920x1080.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 1080
},
"medium": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp1_wide-ae3b2b4de4701d712226bfdc946167ed8fad868b-800x450.jpg",
"width": 800,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 450
},
"medium_large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp1_wide-ae3b2b4de4701d712226bfdc946167ed8fad868b-768x432.jpg",
"width": 768,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 432
}
},
"publishDate": 1557769223,
"modified": 1557769270,
"caption": "Charles Brain helps hand harvest grapes in a Shiraz vineyard in the Swartland wine region of South Africa. Lubanzi Wines, which was started by Brain and his partner, Walker Brown, earned its B Corp certification this year.",
"description": "Charles Brain helps hand harvest grapes in a Shiraz vineyard in the Swartland wine region of South Africa. Lubanzi Wines, which was started by Brain and his partner, Walker Brown, earned its B Corp certification this year.",
"title": "Charles Brain helps hand harvest grapes in a Shiraz vineyard in the Swartland wine region of South Africa. Lubanzi Wines, which was started by Brain and his partner, Walker Brown, earned its B Corp certification this year.",
"credit": "Christopher Grava/Courtesy of Lubanzi Wines",
"status": "inherit",
"isLoading": false,
"fetchFailed": false
},
"bayareabites_133164": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "bayareabites_133164",
"meta": {
"index": "attachments_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "133164",
"found": true
},
"parent": 133163,
"imgSizes": {
"twentyfourteen-full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/1200x800-1-1038x576.jpg",
"width": 1038,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 576
},
"thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/1200x800-1-160x107.jpg",
"width": 160,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 107
},
"post-thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/1200x800-1-672x372.jpg",
"width": 672,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 372
},
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/1200x800-1.jpg",
"width": 1080,
"height": 720
},
"large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/1200x800-1-1020x680.jpg",
"width": 1020,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 680
},
"guest-author-50": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/1200x800-1-50x50.jpg",
"width": 50,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 50
},
"guest-author-96": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/1200x800-1-96x96.jpg",
"width": 96,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 96
},
"medium": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/1200x800-1-800x533.jpg",
"width": 800,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 533
},
"guest-author-64": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/1200x800-1-64x64.jpg",
"width": 64,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 64
},
"guest-author-32": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/1200x800-1-32x32.jpg",
"width": 32,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 32
},
"medium_large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/1200x800-1-768x512.jpg",
"width": 768,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 512
},
"guest-author-128": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/1200x800-1-128x128.jpg",
"width": 128,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 128
}
},
"publishDate": 1553797805,
"modified": 1553797845,
"caption": "A glass of bubbly at Ungrafted.",
"description": "A glass of bubbly at Ungrafted.",
"title": "ungrafted-wine-bar-san-francisco",
"credit": "Sarah Chorey",
"status": "inherit",
"isLoading": false,
"fetchFailed": false
},
"bayareabites_132361": {
"type": "attachments",
"id": "bayareabites_132361",
"meta": {
"index": "attachments_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "132361",
"found": true
},
"parent": 132348,
"imgSizes": {
"twentyfourteen-full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Unt22V1jpg-1038x576.jpg",
"width": 1038,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 576
},
"thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Unt22V1jpg-160x100.jpg",
"width": 160,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 100
},
"post-thumbnail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Unt22V1jpg-672x372.jpg",
"width": 672,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 372
},
"kqedFullSize": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Unt22V1jpg-e1549572234253.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"height": 1196
},
"large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Unt22V1jpg-1020x635.jpg",
"width": 1020,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 635
},
"complete_open_graph": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Unt22V1jpg-1200x748.jpg",
"width": 1200,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 748
},
"guest-author-50": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Unt22V1jpg-50x50.jpg",
"width": 50,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 50
},
"guest-author-96": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Unt22V1jpg-96x96.jpg",
"width": 96,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 96
},
"medium": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Unt22V1jpg-800x498.jpg",
"width": 800,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 498
},
"guest-author-64": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Unt22V1jpg-64x64.jpg",
"width": 64,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 64
},
"guest-author-32": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Unt22V1jpg-32x32.jpg",
"width": 32,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 32
},
"full-width": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Unt22V1jpg-1920x1196.jpg",
"width": 1920,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 1196
},
"detail": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Unt22V1jpg-150x150.jpg",
"width": 150,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 150
},
"medium_large": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Unt22V1jpg-768x478.jpg",
"width": 768,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 478
},
"guest-author-128": {
"file": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Unt22V1jpg-128x128.jpg",
"width": 128,
"mimeType": "image/jpeg",
"height": 128
}
},
"publishDate": 1549521328,
"modified": 1549572225,
"caption": "Livermore Wine Country",
"description": "Livermore Wine Country",
"title": "Unt22V1jpg",
"credit": "Barry Zupan",
"status": "inherit",
"isLoading": false,
"fetchFailed": false
}
},
"audioPlayerReducer": {
"postId": "stream_live",
"isPaused": true,
"isPlaying": false,
"pfsActive": false,
"pledgeModalIsOpen": true,
"playerDrawerIsOpen": false,
"liveAudioPlayStartedAt": 0,
"liveAudioPlayContext": ""
},
"authorsReducer": {
"byline_bayareabites_133932": {
"type": "authors",
"id": "byline_bayareabites_133932",
"meta": {
"override": true
},
"slug": "byline_bayareabites_133932",
"name": "Susie Neilson, NPR Food",
"isLoading": false
},
"byline_bayareabites_133908": {
"type": "authors",
"id": "byline_bayareabites_133908",
"meta": {
"override": true
},
"slug": "byline_bayareabites_133908",
"name": "\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/host-biography\">Leslie Sbrocco\u003c/a>",
"isLoading": false
},
"byline_bayareabites_133593": {
"type": "authors",
"id": "byline_bayareabites_133593",
"meta": {
"override": true
},
"slug": "byline_bayareabites_133593",
"name": "Shana Clarke, NPR Food",
"isLoading": false
},
"trevorfelch": {
"type": "authors",
"id": "11338",
"meta": {
"index": "authors_1716337520",
"id": "11338",
"found": true
},
"name": "Trevor Felch",
"firstName": "Trevor",
"lastName": "Felch",
"slug": "trevorfelch",
"email": "trevor.felch@gmail.com",
"display_author_email": false,
"staff_mastheads": [],
"title": null,
"bio": "\u003cp class=\"p1\">I'm the SF Bay Area editor for Zagat. Before this post, I was a restaurants writer for Thrillist and SF Weekly, along with covering the wine industry for Vino 24/7. I've also dabbled in tech start-ups (of course) and TV journalism (most recently with NBC on their Rio Olympics research team). You'll find me at taquerias, bakeries, bars, pizzerias, corner bistros and tasting menu destinations throughout the Bay Area. Cheers!\u003c/p>",
"avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a65d07ea1835bde4c52ca144f9269930?s=600&d=blank&r=g",
"twitter": null,
"facebook": null,
"instagram": null,
"linkedin": null,
"sites": [
{
"site": "bayareabites",
"roles": [
"author"
]
},
{
"site": "food",
"roles": [
"contributor"
]
}
],
"headData": {
"title": "Trevor Felch | KQED",
"description": null,
"ogImgSrc": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a65d07ea1835bde4c52ca144f9269930?s=600&d=blank&r=g",
"twImgSrc": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a65d07ea1835bde4c52ca144f9269930?s=600&d=blank&r=g"
},
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/author/trevorfelch"
},
"sonomamagazine": {
"type": "authors",
"id": "11349",
"meta": {
"index": "authors_1716337520",
"id": "11349",
"found": true
},
"name": "Sonoma Magazine",
"firstName": "Sonoma",
"lastName": "Magazine",
"slug": "sonomamagazine",
"email": "sonomamag@gmail.com",
"display_author_email": false,
"staff_mastheads": [],
"title": null,
"bio": "\u003cp class=\"p1\">Sonoma Magazine is an award-winning, bi-monthly publication that celebrates the Sonoma landscape and lifestyle. Through in-depth stories and vivid photography, Sonoma Magazine keeps readers on the pulse of the restaurants, wineries, arts, entertainment, culture and style that make Sonoma a destination, a haven, and a way of life. Visit \u003ca href=\"http://sonomamag.com\">sonomamag.com\u003c/a> to sign up for a subscription and find out what’s new in Wine Country.\u003c/p>",
"avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7f30e2b81d7fa7b716644bdceabc490b?s=600&d=blank&r=g",
"twitter": null,
"facebook": null,
"instagram": null,
"linkedin": null,
"sites": [
{
"site": "bayareabites",
"roles": [
"contributor"
]
},
{
"site": "food",
"roles": [
"contributor"
]
}
],
"headData": {
"title": "Sonoma Magazine | KQED",
"description": null,
"ogImgSrc": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7f30e2b81d7fa7b716644bdceabc490b?s=600&d=blank&r=g",
"twImgSrc": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7f30e2b81d7fa7b716644bdceabc490b?s=600&d=blank&r=g"
},
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/author/sonomamagazine"
},
"gcheung": {
"type": "authors",
"id": "11404",
"meta": {
"index": "authors_1716337520",
"id": "11404",
"found": true
},
"name": "Grace Cheung",
"firstName": "Grace",
"lastName": "Cheung",
"slug": "gcheung",
"email": "gcheung@kqed.org",
"display_author_email": false,
"staff_mastheads": [],
"title": "KQED Contributor",
"bio": "Grace was a social media and digital producer at KQED, and her love of food keeps her busy! As an amateur photographer and chef, she documents her recipes, restaurant adventures, and more on her blog, \u003ca href=\"https://put-an-egg-on-it.com/\">Put An Egg On It\u003c/a>. You can mostly follow her eating adventures on Instagram at \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/gcheung28/\">@gcheung28\u003c/a>.",
"avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9d5b5595007c3709533a8959e3eda091?s=600&d=blank&r=g",
"twitter": null,
"facebook": null,
"instagram": null,
"linkedin": null,
"sites": [
{
"site": "arts",
"roles": []
},
{
"site": "jpepinheart",
"roles": [
"editor"
]
},
{
"site": "about",
"roles": [
"author"
]
},
{
"site": "bayareabites",
"roles": [
"contributor"
]
},
{
"site": "checkplease",
"roles": [
"subscriber"
]
},
{
"site": "food",
"roles": []
},
{
"site": "essentialpepin",
"roles": [
"administrator"
]
}
],
"headData": {
"title": "Grace Cheung | KQED",
"description": "KQED Contributor",
"ogImgSrc": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9d5b5595007c3709533a8959e3eda091?s=600&d=blank&r=g",
"twImgSrc": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9d5b5595007c3709533a8959e3eda091?s=600&d=blank&r=g"
},
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/author/gcheung"
},
"7x7bayarea": {
"type": "authors",
"id": "11590",
"meta": {
"index": "authors_1716337520",
"id": "11590",
"found": true
},
"name": "7x7 Bay Area",
"firstName": "7x7 Bay Area",
"lastName": null,
"slug": "7x7bayarea",
"email": "edit@7x7.com",
"display_author_email": false,
"staff_mastheads": [],
"title": "KQED Contributor",
"bio": "Founded in 2001, 7x7 is an independently owned and totally authentic guide to life in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our 24/7 online resource serves up stories on the best food and drink, arts and culture, style and design, hikes and wellness, regional travel, and more. Visit us anytime at \u003ca href=\"https://www.7x7.com/\">7x7.com\u003c/a>, and also find us on \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/7x7/\">Facebook\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/7x7bayarea/\">Instagram\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/7x7\">Twitter\u003c/a>. Plus, subscribe to our podcast, \u003ca href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/7x7-bay-area-people-will-talk/id1444756628\">\"People Will Talk,\"\u003c/a> for insightful interviews with Bay Area luminaries; you'll find it on iTunes and wherever you get your podcasts.",
"avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1084e0a66476f14f77589475632b61a7?s=600&d=blank&r=g",
"twitter": null,
"bluesky": null,
"facebook": null,
"instagram": null,
"linkedin": null,
"sites": [
{
"site": "bayareabites",
"roles": []
}
],
"headData": {
"title": "7x7 Bay Area | KQED",
"description": "KQED Contributor",
"ogImgSrc": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1084e0a66476f14f77589475632b61a7?s=600&d=blank&r=g",
"twImgSrc": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1084e0a66476f14f77589475632b61a7?s=600&d=blank&r=g"
},
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/author/7x7bayarea"
}
},
"pagesReducer": {
"bayareabites_category_wine": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_119",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "119",
"score": 12.282726
},
"featImg": null,
"name": "wine",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "wine Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 83,
"slug": "wine",
"isLoading": false,
"title": "wine",
"pageMeta": {
"site": "bayareabites",
"WpPageTemplate": "page-topic-editorial",
"currentPage": 2
},
"blocks": [
{
"blockName": "kqed/post-list",
"attrs": {
"layout": "cardArticle2",
"query": "posts/bayareabites?category=wine",
"seeMore": false,
"paginated": true,
"page": 2
}
},
{
"blockName": "kqed/ad"
}
]
}
},
"pfsSessionReducer": {},
"postsReducer": {
"stream_live": {
"type": "live",
"id": "stream_live",
"audioUrl": "https://streams.kqed.org/kqedradio",
"title": "Live Stream",
"excerpt": "Live Stream information currently unavailable.",
"link": "/radio",
"featImg": "",
"label": {
"name": "KQED Live",
"link": "/"
}
},
"stream_kqedNewscast": {
"type": "posts",
"id": "stream_kqedNewscast",
"audioUrl": "https://www.kqed.org/.stream/anon/radio/RDnews/newscast.mp3?_=1",
"title": "KQED Newscast",
"featImg": "",
"label": {
"name": "88.5 FM",
"link": "/"
}
},
"bayareabites_134544": {
"type": "posts",
"id": "bayareabites_134544",
"meta": {
"index": "posts_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "134544",
"score": null,
"sort": [
1567096934000
]
},
"parent": 0,
"labelTerm": {
"site": "bayareabites"
},
"blocks": [],
"publishDate": 1567096934,
"format": "standard",
"disqusTitle": "A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From Healdsburg to Boonville",
"title": "A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From Healdsburg to Boonville",
"headTitle": "Bay Area Bites | KQED Food",
"content": "\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_134208' label='Back to Wine Bootcamp Central']\u003cbr>\nAfter the trip’s only full morning run for me (late dinners and early wine tastings make that extra hour of sleep extra tempting during Wine Bootcamp!) and the sun shining brightly, John and I were in good spirits heading north on 101. John had a frustrating long phone call during the drive and, as I later informed him, it’s a good thing it ended just before the exit for 128 to Mendocino because...the loss of phone service would have ended it anyways! We were in mostly off-the-grid country now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All the Anderson Valley wineries are right off 128, so most visitors either go in a direct line Boonville-Navarro or Navarro-Boonville, with the wineries clustered at those ends and tiny Philo in between. All the wineries also are heavily focused on Pinot Noir. So I warned John to get ready for a marathon of Pinot Noir and a marathon of wine because there would be even more tasting than Day 2 since each tasting experience was close to each other.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the Anderson Valley locals would say in their Boontling dialect, “Bahl hornin!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Skip to any of these sections:\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#pennyroyal\">Pennyroyal Farm\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#foursight\">Foursight Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#roederer\">Roederer Estate\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#lula\">Lula Cellars\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#domaine\">Domaine Anderson\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#witching\">Witching Stick Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#baxter\">Baxter Winery Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#drew\">Drew Family Cellars Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#smith\">Smith Story Wine Cellars Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#dinner\">Dinner: Table 128\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>[googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1DVirkoOTwxFrYhuM_ZM87H0vSQO4z6EP&w=640&h=480]\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"pennyroyal\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pennyroyal Farm\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Pennyroyal+Farm/@39.002392,-123.3624208,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x82fee3a46d8e18a0!8m2!3d39.002392!4d-123.3624208\">14930 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Boonville, CA 95415\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134579\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm.jpg\" alt=\"Goat cheese, Pinot Noir and spectacular views at the Anderson Valley’s Pennyroyal Farm\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134579\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goat cheese, Pinot Noir and spectacular views at the Anderson Valley’s Pennyroyal Farm \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Goat cheese and Pinot Noir? Count me in! Don’t count John, though, as goat cheese is pretty much the only food he won’t eat. He had no problems with the wine, fortunately, at this spot located at the gateway to Boonville. The $5 tasting fees at \u003ca href=\"http://www.pennyroyalfarm.com\">Pennyroyal Farm\u003c/a> were also sticker shock from the $$$ Northern California norm for us. We already loved the Anderson Valley just for that reason.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Anderson Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, 2015 Eye of the Needle Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"foursight\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Foursight Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Foursight+Wines/@39.0048056,-123.3627953,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x7e286734505ed5f2!8m2!3d39.0048056!4d-123.3627953\">14475 CA-128, Boonville\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Boonville, CA 95415\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134580\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery.jpg\" alt=\"Goat cheese, Pinot Noir and spectacular views at the Anderson Valley’s Pennyroyal Farm\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134580\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goat cheese, Pinot Noir and spectacular views at the Anderson Valley’s Pennyroyal Farm \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This was the first winery I visited in the Anderson Valley a few years ago and it remains the region in a nutshell for me: lovely, fruit-tinged, tightly wound Pinot Noir and an uber-relaxed tasting room on the Charles Vineyard, where owners Kristy and Bill live. Along with the Cuda Ridge Semillon (\u003ca href=\"http://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/132348/a-perfect-weekend-in-livermore-valley-wine-country\">Livermore\u003c/a>), \u003ca href=\"http://foursightwines.com/\">Foursight\u003c/a>’s Semillon has made me a believer in that fickle white varietal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Semillon, 2015 Charles Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2016 Clone 05 Charles Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"roederer\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Roederer Estate\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Roederer+Estate/@39.108243,-123.5020026,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x243b2957e9b26d4a!8m2!3d39.108243!4d-123.5020026\">4501 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134581\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery.jpg\" alt=\"Where all of the magic happens, from grapegrowing to winemaking, at Roederer Estate’s home in Philo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134581\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Where all of the magic happens, from grapegrowing to winemaking, at Roederer Estate’s home in Philo \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We traversed most of the Anderson Valley en route to the legendary Champagne house, Louis Roederer’s, American sparkling wine domain. John continually reminded me that Champagne isn’t really his thing but, of course, a) we legally can’t call this Champagne (it’s California!) and b) \u003ca href=\"http://roedererestate.com/index.html\">Roederer\u003c/a> is a different breed of sparkling wine than the average bubbles at a party.\u003cbr>\n[aside postID='bayareabites_134542' align='left' label='How Day 1 Went!']\u003cbr>\nI was fortunate enough to sample the house’s legendary 2008 Cristal at an event during the fall, so there was no way to go but down sparkling wine tasting-wise for me (and the bubbly at Roederer was really quite impressive).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, the experience was one of the most enjoyable and informative of the trip, just like the day before at Mauritson. The sparkling wine house’s Strasbourg-born winemaker Arnaud Weyrich showed us the winemaking process from start to finish, a system that John had no idea about and many avid wine drinkers only know about vaguely.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134582\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker.jpg\" alt=\"Roederer Estate’s winemaker Arnaud Weyrich pours some of the superb Anderson Valley sparkling wine that the winery is known for\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134582\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roederer Estate’s winemaker Arnaud Weyrich pours some of the superb Anderson Valley sparkling wine that the winery is known for \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Weyrich’s delightful sparkling wine lesson for us also got John to ask more questions, something that he felt much comfortable doing at the rest of the wineries from this point. And the big takeaway from our tasting: indeed, sparkling wine improves in magnums. I never knew why before walking around Roederer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> Brut, Brut 2011 L’Ermitage, Extra Dry\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"lula\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lula Cellars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Lula+Cellars/@39.1219547,-123.516523,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x951fa459aad78b20!8m2!3d39.1219547!4d-123.516523\">2800 Guntly Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134583\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine.jpg\" alt=\"A 2016 Lula Cellars Costa Vineyard Pinot Noir from near Comptche in Mendocino County\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134583\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-160x200.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-768x960.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-1020x1275.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-960x1200.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A 2016 Lula Cellars Costa Vineyard Pinot Noir from near Comptche in Mendocino County \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The last tasting room on 128’s “deep end” before Navarro’s redwoods wasn’t really a tasting. My girlfriend Meg joined the \u003ca href=\"http://www.lulacellars.com/\">Lulu Cellars\u003c/a> wine club last summer because she loved the dog-friendly atmosphere. Yes, this is the place to take our four-legged friends, but it’s also a fan favorite for the regular Pinot Noirs. John and I enjoyed those but the meager Chardonnay and Rosé of Pinot Noir struggled.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Pinot Noir, 2016 Costa Pinot Noir, 2015 Peterson Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"domaine\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Domaine Anderson\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Domaine+Anderson/@39.0586064,-123.430396,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x80afb230dff6f2a6!8m2!3d39.0586064!4d-123.430396\">920 CA-128, Philo\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134626\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples.jpg\" alt=\"Some of the Domaine Anderson 2017 Pinot Noir test examples recently taken from barrels\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134626\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some of the Domaine Anderson 2017 Pinot Noir test examples recently taken from barrels \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Roederer’s still wine sibling \u003ca href=\"http://www.domaineanderson.com/\">Domaine Anderson\u003c/a> also opened its doors and barrels graciously for us. The relatively newly hired winemaker Darren Low is on a quest to correct the direction of an estate with deep assets that so far hasn’t fulfilled its vision. John got the barrel tasting experience here, something that he has maybe done once or twice before, but certainly never in as much detail as Low provided. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The barrel visit and gazing at the biodynamic, organic vineyards nestled to the hills on the side of the winery with Low describing his growing techniques was easily a trip highlight...and made us feel like we had just taken a few classes at UC Davis’ winemaking school.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134585\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg.jpg\" alt=\"Domaine Anderson winemaker Darrin Low discusses the latest vintage\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134585\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Domaine Anderson winemaker Darrin Low discusses the latest vintage \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It really was compelling to hear Low’s creativity, knowledge and sheer desire to succeed. The tasting also showed how the past wines were merely good and won’t improve with age. However, those in barrel had all the structure and developing nuance of turning this winery into a powerhouse.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 Dach Pinot Noir, 2014 Pinoli Pinot Noir, 2015 Walraven Chardonnay\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"witching\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Witching Stick Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Witching+Stick+Wines/@39.0654305,-123.4400829,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x579c969fd357bb3c!8m2!3d39.0654305!4d-123.4400829\">8627 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134586\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines.jpg\" alt=\"Witching Stick Winery owner Van Williamson presents his wines and offers decades of wine industry knowledge\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134586\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Witching Stick Winery owner Van Williamson presents his wines and offers decades of wine industry knowledge \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the region’s newer wineries, \u003ca href=\"http://witchingstickwines.com/\">Witching Stick Wines\u003c/a>, is pretty much exactly what you expect in the Anderson Valley: friendly dogs milling about, winemaker/owner Van Williamson presiding over the tastings and cracking jokes and zero pretension. The longtime Edmeades Winery winemaker is now making the best wine in the Anderson Valley on his own, per my opinion after two recent visits across a wide range of grape varietals, along with beautiful Pinot Noir.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Gewurztraminer, 2015 Perli Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2015 Fashauer Vineyard Zinfandel Dessert\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"baxter\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Baxter Winery Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Baxter+Winery+Tasting+Room/@39.0653452,-123.4405639,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd11aabbd22905df!8m2!3d39.0653452!4d-123.4405639\">8660 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134587\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines.jpg\" alt=\"Baxter Winery in tiny Downtown Philo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134587\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baxter Winery in tiny Downtown Philo \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I’m not sure what’s happening with \u003ca href=\"http://baxterwinery.com/Home.html\">Baxter\u003c/a>’s 2014 and 2015 vintages. The all-Pinot Noir lineup was collectively mediocre for both of us with some of the wines, dare I say, given the dreaded “boring” label. This is a huge bummer for me as Baxter was previously the standout Pinot Noir producer of the region for me during my first few visits. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sadly, my summer 2018 visit and now fall 2018 visit proved that the wines have lost some polish and character. Then again, this is wine, an agricultural product — so maybe it’s just the vintage? I hope so and knowing Baxter’s past track record, I certainly think so.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>2 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2015 Weir Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir, 2014 Valenti Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"drew\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Drew Family Cellars Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Drew+Family+Cellars+Tasting+Rm/@39.0593931,-123.4346104,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x3b887a99c52d8c5b!8m2!3d39.0593931!4d-123.4346104\">9000 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134588\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines.jpg\" alt=\"Drew Wines in Philo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134588\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drew Wines in Philo \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Located in the luxurious Madrones hotel-tasting rooms-pizza restaurant complex, Jason and Molly Drew’s tasting room is on every Anderson Valley must-try list for good reason. \u003ca href=\"http://www.drewwines.com/\">Drew\u003c/a>’s Albariño, Pinot Noir and Syrah are brilliant expressions of wind and fog-beaten Mendocino County ridges. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s a rather sleepy tasting setting and John’s palate didn’t love the very cold weather leaner style of Pinot Noir and Syrah, but it’s a wholly unique style of wine that speaks deeply of where Jason Drew sources his fruit. The reds are polarizing (not a bad thing necessarily), but the Albariño is consistently a universally praised favorite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Albariño, 2015 Perli Vineyard Mendocino Ridge Syrah, 2016 The Fog-Eater Anderson Valley Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"smith\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Smith Story Wine Cellars Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Smith+Story+Wine+Cellars+Tasting+Room/@39.0593275,-123.4338927,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xb9ddd5986012c9d!8m2!3d39.0593275!4d-123.4338927\">9000 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134589\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine.jpg\" alt=\"Smith Story’s Riesling that literally comes from the Rheingau region in Germany\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134589\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smith Story’s Riesling that literally comes from the Rheingau region in Germany \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By this point, I had to rally John’s spirits after two straight misses in his tasting book. I was bummed that \u003ca href=\"http://www.smithstorywinecellars.com\">Smith Story\u003c/a>’s beloved Goldendoodle Lord Sandwich wasn’t on hand to welcome John when we visited this other tasting room in the Madrones, but, dog or no dog, Smith Story is always one of the best fun to quality wine ratio destinations in the Anderson Valley — and for miles beyond. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The six-year old winery offers a wide variety of Sonoma County and Anderson Valley wines, so it’s also one of the region’s more comprehensive tastings like Witching Stick. Husband-and-wife team Eric Story and Alison Smith-Story also craft a Pinot Noir rosé and Riesling from Germany, which is the only actual German wine “made” by Californians that I’m aware of.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Rheingau Riesling, 2015 Nash Mill Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, 2015 Pickberry Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Merlot\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.lichenestate.com\">Lichen Estate\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.balovineyards.com\">Balo\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://navarrowine.com/main.php\">Navarro\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.handleycellars.com\">Handley\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://greenwoodridge.com\">Greenwood Ridge\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.phillipshill.com\">Phillips Hill\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://scharffenbergercellars.com/index.html\">Scharffenberger\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"dinner\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinner:\u003ca href=\"http://www.boonvillehotel.com/eat/\">Restaurant at Boonville Hotel\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.toulousevineyards.com\">Toulouse Vineyards\u003c/a> Pinot Noir\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Restaurant+at+the+Boonville+Hotel/@39.008843,-123.367754,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc843a1ea21791697!8m2!3d39.008843!4d-123.367754\">\u003cem>14050 CA-128, Boonville\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq82DYThjjJ/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don’t even think of going to the Anderson Valley without a reservation for the relaxed, exceptional single menu prix fixe at the restaurant in the Boonville Hotel (formerly known as Table 128). It’s also “reasonably priced” by Bay Area prix fixe standards. Perry Hoffman, formerly the chef of Healdsburg SHED, will soon be taking over the kitchen (update: as of publishing time, he's now in charge of the kitchen) and I can’t wait to see what he does with the menu — yet I also hope things don’t change much since it’s pretty perfect as is. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Toulouse Vineyards crafts some of the deeper, giant fruit Pinot Noirs of Anderson Valley, and is one of the veteran stalwarts of the region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://stoneandembers.com/\">Stone & Embers\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.bewilderedpig.com\">The Bewildered Pig\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://theharborhouseinn.com/#dining\">Harbor House Inn\u003c/a> (in Elk, not too far from Anderson Valley)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>\u003cb>Head back to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134208/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure\">Wine Bootcamp Central\u003c/a> for the full guide of wineries and eateries we visited.\u003c/b>\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n",
"disqusIdentifier": "134544 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=134544",
"disqusUrl": "https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/08/29/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville/",
"stats": {
"hasVideo": false,
"hasChartOrMap": true,
"hasAudio": false,
"hasPolis": false,
"wordCount": 1974,
"hasGoogleForm": false,
"hasGallery": false,
"hasHearkenModule": false,
"iframeSrcs": [
"https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed"
],
"paragraphCount": 48
},
"modified": 1567539336,
"excerpt": "Day 3 of our Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure had us covering Anderson Valley. As the locals would say, “Bahl hornin!”",
"headData": {
"twImgId": "",
"twTitle": "",
"ogTitle": "",
"ogImgId": "",
"twDescription": "",
"description": "Day 3 of our Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure had us covering Anderson Valley. As the locals would say, “Bahl hornin!”",
"title": "A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From Healdsburg to Boonville | KQED",
"ogDescription": "",
"schema": {
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Article",
"headline": "A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From Healdsburg to Boonville",
"datePublished": "2019-08-29T09:42:14-07:00",
"dateModified": "2019-09-03T12:35:36-07:00",
"image": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"
}
},
"guestAuthors": [],
"slug": "a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville",
"status": "publish",
"path": "/bayareabites/134544/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville",
"audioTrackLength": null,
"parsedContent": [
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "aside",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"postid": "bayareabites_134208",
"label": "Back to Wine Bootcamp Central "
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nAfter the trip’s only full morning run for me (late dinners and early wine tastings make that extra hour of sleep extra tempting during Wine Bootcamp!) and the sun shining brightly, John and I were in good spirits heading north on 101. John had a frustrating long phone call during the drive and, as I later informed him, it’s a good thing it ended just before the exit for 128 to Mendocino because...the loss of phone service would have ended it anyways! We were in mostly off-the-grid country now.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All the Anderson Valley wineries are right off 128, so most visitors either go in a direct line Boonville-Navarro or Navarro-Boonville, with the wineries clustered at those ends and tiny Philo in between. All the wineries also are heavily focused on Pinot Noir. So I warned John to get ready for a marathon of Pinot Noir and a marathon of wine because there would be even more tasting than Day 2 since each tasting experience was close to each other.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the Anderson Valley locals would say in their Boontling dialect, “Bahl hornin!”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Skip to any of these sections:\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#pennyroyal\">Pennyroyal Farm\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#foursight\">Foursight Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#roederer\">Roederer Estate\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#lula\">Lula Cellars\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#domaine\">Domaine Anderson\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#witching\">Witching Stick Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#baxter\">Baxter Winery Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#drew\">Drew Family Cellars Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#smith\">Smith Story Wine Cellars Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/food/1335723/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville#dinner\">Dinner: Table 128\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ciframe\n src='https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1DVirkoOTwxFrYhuM_ZM87H0vSQO4z6EP&w=640&h=480'\n title='https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1DVirkoOTwxFrYhuM_ZM87H0vSQO4z6EP&w=640&h=480'\n width='640'\n height='480'\n scrolling='no'\n frameborder='no'>\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"pennyroyal\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pennyroyal Farm\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Pennyroyal+Farm/@39.002392,-123.3624208,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x82fee3a46d8e18a0!8m2!3d39.002392!4d-123.3624208\">14930 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Boonville, CA 95415\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134579\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm.jpg\" alt=\"Goat cheese, Pinot Noir and spectacular views at the Anderson Valley’s Pennyroyal Farm\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134579\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Pennyroyal-Farm-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goat cheese, Pinot Noir and spectacular views at the Anderson Valley’s Pennyroyal Farm \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Goat cheese and Pinot Noir? Count me in! Don’t count John, though, as goat cheese is pretty much the only food he won’t eat. He had no problems with the wine, fortunately, at this spot located at the gateway to Boonville. The $5 tasting fees at \u003ca href=\"http://www.pennyroyalfarm.com\">Pennyroyal Farm\u003c/a> were also sticker shock from the $$$ Northern California norm for us. We already loved the Anderson Valley just for that reason.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "fullwidth"
},
"numeric": [
"fullwidth"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Anderson Valley Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, 2015 Eye of the Needle Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"foursight\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Foursight Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Foursight+Wines/@39.0048056,-123.3627953,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x7e286734505ed5f2!8m2!3d39.0048056!4d-123.3627953\">14475 CA-128, Boonville\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Boonville, CA 95415\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134580\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery.jpg\" alt=\"Goat cheese, Pinot Noir and spectacular views at the Anderson Valley’s Pennyroyal Farm\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134580\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Foursight-Winery-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goat cheese, Pinot Noir and spectacular views at the Anderson Valley’s Pennyroyal Farm \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This was the first winery I visited in the Anderson Valley a few years ago and it remains the region in a nutshell for me: lovely, fruit-tinged, tightly wound Pinot Noir and an uber-relaxed tasting room on the Charles Vineyard, where owners Kristy and Bill live. Along with the Cuda Ridge Semillon (\u003ca href=\"http://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/132348/a-perfect-weekend-in-livermore-valley-wine-country\">Livermore\u003c/a>), \u003ca href=\"http://foursightwines.com/\">Foursight\u003c/a>’s Semillon has made me a believer in that fickle white varietal.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Semillon, 2015 Charles Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2016 Clone 05 Charles Vineyard Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"roederer\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Roederer Estate\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Roederer+Estate/@39.108243,-123.5020026,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x243b2957e9b26d4a!8m2!3d39.108243!4d-123.5020026\">4501 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134581\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery.jpg\" alt=\"Where all of the magic happens, from grapegrowing to winemaking, at Roederer Estate’s home in Philo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134581\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winery-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Where all of the magic happens, from grapegrowing to winemaking, at Roederer Estate’s home in Philo \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>We traversed most of the Anderson Valley en route to the legendary Champagne house, Louis Roederer’s, American sparkling wine domain. John continually reminded me that Champagne isn’t really his thing but, of course, a) we legally can’t call this Champagne (it’s California!) and b) \u003ca href=\"http://roedererestate.com/index.html\">Roederer\u003c/a> is a different breed of sparkling wine than the average bubbles at a party.\u003cbr>\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "aside",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"postid": "bayareabites_134542",
"align": "left",
"label": "How Day 1 Went! "
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nI was fortunate enough to sample the house’s legendary 2008 Cristal at an event during the fall, so there was no way to go but down sparkling wine tasting-wise for me (and the bubbly at Roederer was really quite impressive).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, the experience was one of the most enjoyable and informative of the trip, just like the day before at Mauritson. The sparkling wine house’s Strasbourg-born winemaker Arnaud Weyrich showed us the winemaking process from start to finish, a system that John had no idea about and many avid wine drinkers only know about vaguely.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134582\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker.jpg\" alt=\"Roederer Estate’s winemaker Arnaud Weyrich pours some of the superb Anderson Valley sparkling wine that the winery is known for\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134582\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Roederer-winemaker-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roederer Estate’s winemaker Arnaud Weyrich pours some of the superb Anderson Valley sparkling wine that the winery is known for \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Weyrich’s delightful sparkling wine lesson for us also got John to ask more questions, something that he felt much comfortable doing at the rest of the wineries from this point. And the big takeaway from our tasting: indeed, sparkling wine improves in magnums. I never knew why before walking around Roederer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> Brut, Brut 2011 L’Ermitage, Extra Dry\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"lula\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lula Cellars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Lula+Cellars/@39.1219547,-123.516523,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x951fa459aad78b20!8m2!3d39.1219547!4d-123.516523\">2800 Guntly Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134583\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine.jpg\" alt=\"A 2016 Lula Cellars Costa Vineyard Pinot Noir from near Comptche in Mendocino County\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134583\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-160x200.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-768x960.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-1020x1275.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lula-wine-960x1200.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A 2016 Lula Cellars Costa Vineyard Pinot Noir from near Comptche in Mendocino County \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The last tasting room on 128’s “deep end” before Navarro’s redwoods wasn’t really a tasting. My girlfriend Meg joined the \u003ca href=\"http://www.lulacellars.com/\">Lulu Cellars\u003c/a> wine club last summer because she loved the dog-friendly atmosphere. Yes, this is the place to take our four-legged friends, but it’s also a fan favorite for the regular Pinot Noirs. John and I enjoyed those but the meager Chardonnay and Rosé of Pinot Noir struggled.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Pinot Noir, 2016 Costa Pinot Noir, 2015 Peterson Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"domaine\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Domaine Anderson\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Domaine+Anderson/@39.0586064,-123.430396,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x80afb230dff6f2a6!8m2!3d39.0586064!4d-123.430396\">920 CA-128, Philo\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134626\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples.jpg\" alt=\"Some of the Domaine Anderson 2017 Pinot Noir test examples recently taken from barrels\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134626\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-samples-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some of the Domaine Anderson 2017 Pinot Noir test examples recently taken from barrels \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Roederer’s still wine sibling \u003ca href=\"http://www.domaineanderson.com/\">Domaine Anderson\u003c/a> also opened its doors and barrels graciously for us. The relatively newly hired winemaker Darren Low is on a quest to correct the direction of an estate with deep assets that so far hasn’t fulfilled its vision. John got the barrel tasting experience here, something that he has maybe done once or twice before, but certainly never in as much detail as Low provided. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The barrel visit and gazing at the biodynamic, organic vineyards nestled to the hills on the side of the winery with Low describing his growing techniques was easily a trip highlight...and made us feel like we had just taken a few classes at UC Davis’ winemaking school.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134585\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg.jpg\" alt=\"Domaine Anderson winemaker Darrin Low discusses the latest vintage\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134585\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/DomaineAnderson-winemakerjpg-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Domaine Anderson winemaker Darrin Low discusses the latest vintage \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It really was compelling to hear Low’s creativity, knowledge and sheer desire to succeed. The tasting also showed how the past wines were merely good and won’t improve with age. However, those in barrel had all the structure and developing nuance of turning this winery into a powerhouse.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 Dach Pinot Noir, 2014 Pinoli Pinot Noir, 2015 Walraven Chardonnay\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"witching\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Witching Stick Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Witching+Stick+Wines/@39.0654305,-123.4400829,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x579c969fd357bb3c!8m2!3d39.0654305!4d-123.4400829\">8627 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134586\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines.jpg\" alt=\"Witching Stick Winery owner Van Williamson presents his wines and offers decades of wine industry knowledge\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134586\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Witching-Stick-Wines-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Witching Stick Winery owner Van Williamson presents his wines and offers decades of wine industry knowledge \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One of the region’s newer wineries, \u003ca href=\"http://witchingstickwines.com/\">Witching Stick Wines\u003c/a>, is pretty much exactly what you expect in the Anderson Valley: friendly dogs milling about, winemaker/owner Van Williamson presiding over the tastings and cracking jokes and zero pretension. The longtime Edmeades Winery winemaker is now making the best wine in the Anderson Valley on his own, per my opinion after two recent visits across a wide range of grape varietals, along with beautiful Pinot Noir.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Gewurztraminer, 2015 Perli Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2015 Fashauer Vineyard Zinfandel Dessert\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"baxter\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Baxter Winery Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Baxter+Winery+Tasting+Room/@39.0653452,-123.4405639,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd11aabbd22905df!8m2!3d39.0653452!4d-123.4405639\">8660 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134587\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines.jpg\" alt=\"Baxter Winery in tiny Downtown Philo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134587\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Baxter-wines-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baxter Winery in tiny Downtown Philo \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I’m not sure what’s happening with \u003ca href=\"http://baxterwinery.com/Home.html\">Baxter\u003c/a>’s 2014 and 2015 vintages. The all-Pinot Noir lineup was collectively mediocre for both of us with some of the wines, dare I say, given the dreaded “boring” label. This is a huge bummer for me as Baxter was previously the standout Pinot Noir producer of the region for me during my first few visits. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sadly, my summer 2018 visit and now fall 2018 visit proved that the wines have lost some polish and character. Then again, this is wine, an agricultural product — so maybe it’s just the vintage? I hope so and knowing Baxter’s past track record, I certainly think so.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>2 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2015 Weir Yorkville Highlands Pinot Noir, 2014 Valenti Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"drew\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Drew Family Cellars Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Drew+Family+Cellars+Tasting+Rm/@39.0593931,-123.4346104,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x3b887a99c52d8c5b!8m2!3d39.0593931!4d-123.4346104\">9000 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134588\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines.jpg\" alt=\"Drew Wines in Philo\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134588\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Drew-Cellars-Wines-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drew Wines in Philo \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Located in the luxurious Madrones hotel-tasting rooms-pizza restaurant complex, Jason and Molly Drew’s tasting room is on every Anderson Valley must-try list for good reason. \u003ca href=\"http://www.drewwines.com/\">Drew\u003c/a>’s Albariño, Pinot Noir and Syrah are brilliant expressions of wind and fog-beaten Mendocino County ridges. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s a rather sleepy tasting setting and John’s palate didn’t love the very cold weather leaner style of Pinot Noir and Syrah, but it’s a wholly unique style of wine that speaks deeply of where Jason Drew sources his fruit. The reds are polarizing (not a bad thing necessarily), but the Albariño is consistently a universally praised favorite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Albariño, 2015 Perli Vineyard Mendocino Ridge Syrah, 2016 The Fog-Eater Anderson Valley Pinot Noir\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"smith\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Smith Story Wine Cellars Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Smith+Story+Wine+Cellars+Tasting+Room/@39.0593275,-123.4338927,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xb9ddd5986012c9d!8m2!3d39.0593275!4d-123.4338927\">9000 CA-128\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Philo, CA 95466\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134589\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine.jpg\" alt=\"Smith Story’s Riesling that literally comes from the Rheingau region in Germany\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134589\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Smith-Story-wine-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smith Story’s Riesling that literally comes from the Rheingau region in Germany \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By this point, I had to rally John’s spirits after two straight misses in his tasting book. I was bummed that \u003ca href=\"http://www.smithstorywinecellars.com\">Smith Story\u003c/a>’s beloved Goldendoodle Lord Sandwich wasn’t on hand to welcome John when we visited this other tasting room in the Madrones, but, dog or no dog, Smith Story is always one of the best fun to quality wine ratio destinations in the Anderson Valley — and for miles beyond. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The six-year old winery offers a wide variety of Sonoma County and Anderson Valley wines, so it’s also one of the region’s more comprehensive tastings like Witching Stick. Husband-and-wife team Eric Story and Alison Smith-Story also craft a Pinot Noir rosé and Riesling from Germany, which is the only actual German wine “made” by Californians that I’m aware of.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Rheingau Riesling, 2015 Nash Mill Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, 2015 Pickberry Vineyard Sonoma Mountain Merlot\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.lichenestate.com\">Lichen Estate\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.balovineyards.com\">Balo\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://navarrowine.com/main.php\">Navarro\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.handleycellars.com\">Handley\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://greenwoodridge.com\">Greenwood Ridge\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.phillipshill.com\">Phillips Hill\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://scharffenbergercellars.com/index.html\">Scharffenberger\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"dinner\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinner:\u003ca href=\"http://www.boonvillehotel.com/eat/\">Restaurant at Boonville Hotel\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.toulousevineyards.com\">Toulouse Vineyards\u003c/a> Pinot Noir\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Restaurant+at+the+Boonville+Hotel/@39.008843,-123.367754,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc843a1ea21791697!8m2!3d39.008843!4d-123.367754\">\u003cem>14050 CA-128, Boonville\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "instagramLink",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"instagramUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq82DYThjjJ/"
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Don’t even think of going to the Anderson Valley without a reservation for the relaxed, exceptional single menu prix fixe at the restaurant in the Boonville Hotel (formerly known as Table 128). It’s also “reasonably priced” by Bay Area prix fixe standards. Perry Hoffman, formerly the chef of Healdsburg SHED, will soon be taking over the kitchen (update: as of publishing time, he's now in charge of the kitchen) and I can’t wait to see what he does with the menu — yet I also hope things don’t change much since it’s pretty perfect as is. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Toulouse Vineyards crafts some of the deeper, giant fruit Pinot Noirs of Anderson Valley, and is one of the veteran stalwarts of the region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://stoneandembers.com/\">Stone & Embers\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.bewilderedpig.com\">The Bewildered Pig\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://theharborhouseinn.com/#dining\">Harbor House Inn\u003c/a> (in Elk, not too far from Anderson Valley)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "floatright"
},
"numeric": [
"floatright"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>\u003cb>Head back to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134208/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure\">Wine Bootcamp Central\u003c/a> for the full guide of wineries and eateries we visited.\u003c/b>\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
}
],
"link": "/bayareabites/134544/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville",
"authors": [
"11338"
],
"categories": [
"bayareabites_13306",
"bayareabites_11028",
"bayareabites_10028",
"bayareabites_13746",
"bayareabites_15155",
"bayareabites_1807",
"bayareabites_61",
"bayareabites_119"
],
"tags": [
"bayareabites_13419",
"bayareabites_10146",
"bayareabites_187",
"bayareabites_3472",
"bayareabites_1377",
"bayareabites_356",
"bayareabites_10321",
"bayareabites_14748",
"bayareabites_3788"
],
"featImg": "bayareabites_134584",
"label": "bayareabites"
},
"bayareabites_134542": {
"type": "posts",
"id": "bayareabites_134542",
"meta": {
"index": "posts_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "134542",
"score": null,
"sort": [
1567006565000
]
},
"parent": 0,
"labelTerm": {
"site": "bayareabites"
},
"blocks": [],
"publishDate": 1567006565,
"format": "standard",
"disqusTitle": "A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From Healdsburg to Calistoga (And Back)",
"title": "A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From Healdsburg to Calistoga (And Back)",
"headTitle": "Bay Area Bites | KQED Food",
"content": "\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_134208' label='Back to Wine Bootcamp Central']\u003cbr>\nIt was a strong overnight downpour as predicted entering Thursday morning (Day 2 of our trip) which leads me to a key piece of advice: don’t stay in Napa if you’re visiting Calistoga in the morning. The traffic will guarantee you’re late.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Go for Healdsburg, like we did, if Calistoga hotels are too pricey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Skip to any of these sections:\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#peter-michael\">Peter Michael Winery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#medlock\">Medlock Ames Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#jimtown\">Lunch: Jimtown Store\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#idlewild\">Idlewild Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#lambert\">Lambert Bridge\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#mauritson\">Mauritson Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#aperture\">Aperture Cellars\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#barndiva\">Dinner: Barndiva\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>[googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1DVirkoOTwxFrYhuM_ZM87H0vSQO4z6EP&w=640&h=480]\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"peter-michael\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Peter Michael Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/zb8YUjVS598qk6z96\">12400 Ida Clayton Rd\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Calistoga, CA 94515\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134570\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134570\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table.jpg\" alt=\"Time for some tasting...and tasting notes...of the Peter Michael wines\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Time for some tasting...and tasting notes...of the Peter Michael wines \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The trip was basically scheduled around the visit to the highly esteemed, somewhat mysterious \u003ca href=\"http://petermichaelwinery.com\">Peter Michael Winery\u003c/a>. It’s in the cult following, lofty range of Harlan Estate and Screaming Eagle, but unlike those, most wines don’t sell on the secondary market for $5,000. As a bonus, the winery is actually a very friendly place and you’ll be reminded that wine is meant to be fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hospitality and Wine Education Manager Nathalie Vache showed us around the sprawling estate and at the turnaround point we gazed up at the magnificent, historic Les Pavots Vineyard (home to Bordeaux varietals) and the quartet of Chardonnay vineyards. Like Limerick Lane, this majestic amphitheater is mesmerizing. Sadly, the rain prevented us from going to the top of the vineyards for a panoramic view that apparently is a trademark of visits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134571\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1080px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134571\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant wines and an elegant tasting salon at Peter Michael Winery in Knights Valley\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines.jpg 1080w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-160x200.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-768x960.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-1020x1275.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-960x1200.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elegant wines and an elegant tasting salon at Peter Michael Winery in Knights Valley \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You’ll learn by this point that Peter Michael goes by “Sir Peter” and the English engineer/entrepreneur must never sleep because he has accomplished so much in his life. He created, among seemingly hundreds of things, the telestrator used on every football telecast! He also adores Knights Valley and the great wines of France. On cue, Peter Michael Winery is part Bordeaux and part Burgundy, a rarity in California where the weather and terrain usually forces wineries to choose one or the other.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Knights Valley’s flexible location and elevation (this small region between Calistoga and Alexander Valley) allows Peter Michael Winery to do both, though the winery’s Pinot Noir is sourced from an estate in Fort Ross-Seaview. As we left after a truly impressive tasting of four Peter Michael wines, it’s clear to both of us that, indeed, Peter Michael has a lot of hype and fame, but my goodness are the wines special.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Just try all the wines:\u003c/b> 2014 Au Paradis Cabernet Sauvignon; 2011 Les Pavots red blend, 2015 L’ Après-Midi Sauvignon Blanc, 2013 Belle Côte Chardonnay\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.silveroak.com\">Silver Oak\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://montelena.com\">Chateau Montelena\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.storybookwines.com\">Storybook Mountain\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"medlock\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Medlock Ames Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Medlock+Ames+Tasting+Room/@38.6665079,-122.8199665,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd5f4b15b138dcf5c!8m2!3d38.6665079!4d-122.8199665\">3487 Alexander Valley Rd\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134572\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134572\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting.jpg\" alt=\"Not exactly a summer rosé day...but the rain doesn’t damper the experience of Medlock Ames’ rosé and tasting room in the Alexander Valley\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Not exactly a summer rosé day...but the rain doesn’t damper the experience of Medlock Ames’ rosé and tasting room in the Alexander Valley \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_134434' align='left' label='Cobb, Fort Ross and More']\u003cbr>\nIt’s pretty hard to have a bigger jump from one winery to the next than Peter Michael to \u003ca href=\"http://www.medlockames.com/\">Medlock Ames\u003c/a>. They’re both outstanding in different ways. Medlock Ames is a winery with a “cocktails” faux neon sign (there used to be a cocktail bar open in the tasting area after the tasting room “closed”) and a bocce ball court, so we knew this isn’t a Peter Michael elegance type of place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>College pals Chris Medlock James (who works in the SF hedge fund world) and Ames Morison (the winemaking side) created the winery with a main farm not far away on Chalk Hill Road’s Bell Mountain. There, they focus on mostly Bordeaux grapes and everything is farmed organically, which is a lot less common than you’d think in this part of the country.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We had a grand time with the atypical and 100 percent on-the-mark local cheeses paired with the wines, which were all hits including the trip’s best rosé (summer alert!) that was shockingly made of Merlot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Rosé of Merlot, 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 Bell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.jordanwinery.com\">Jordan Winery\u003c/a> (if you ever get the chance like yours truly once, also try staying overnight there), \u003ca href=\"http://gardencreekvineyards.com\">Garden Creek\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.stonestreetwines.com\">Stonestreet\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"jimtown\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lunch: Jimtown Store\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Jimtown+Store/@38.6688354,-122.817219,15z/data=!4m8!3m7!1s0x0:0x2f99ec9613affb32!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d38.6688354!4d-122.817219\">\u003ci>6706 CA Highway 128, Healdsburg\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq1fml5B_RI/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Somehow I had never been to this \u003ca href=\"http://jimtown.com\">Alexander Valley legend\u003c/a>. It’s a must for sandwiches and admiring the outrageously eclectic walls selling everything from soaps to children’s books to exquisite local jams.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://journeymanmeat.com\">Journeyman Meats\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/mateos-cocina-latina-healdsburg\">Mateo’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.diavolapizzeria.com\">Diavola\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"idlewild\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Idlewild Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Idlewild+Wines/@38.611279,-122.8690097,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x5b5ecef309950820?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwifruelo9bjAhXB5J8KHanNBbIQ_BIwCnoECA8QCA\">132 Plaza St.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134573\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134573\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine.jpg\" alt=\"A 2016 Cortese at Idlewild Wines’ tasting room in Downtown Healdsburg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A 2016 Cortese at Idlewild Wines’ tasting room in Downtown Healdsburg \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sam Bilbro is fanatical about Italian varietals. Sure, we all love Italian wine, but chances are you and I aren’t quite on the same fervent passion plane about Piemonte as Bilbro (Jake of Limerick Lane’s brother as you might be guessing now). Like Lioco, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idlewildwines.com\">Idlewild\u003c/a> has a shiny new tasting room/lounge near the Healdsburg plaza. Unlike Lioco and anywhere else on this trip, Idlewild is all about Italian varietals, either in blends or on their own in bottlings. All wines came from Fox Hill Vineyard near Ukiah and have superb character, more sharpness, and less of a rustic edge than their Old World siblings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For an Italy wine collector like John, it was important to take a step back and realize that this is California Nebbiolo and Barbera and such…well, just don’t compare directly to Barolo and Emilia-Romagna. It’s Italy in the New World and that means you’re in for one of the more fascinating tastings in Northern California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Arneis, 2016 Barbera, 2015 Nebbiolo\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.untivineyards.com\">Unti\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://arnotroberts.com\">Arnot-Roberts\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://davero.com\">DaVero\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"lambert\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lambert Bridge\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Lambert+Bridge/@38.6469572,-122.9276248,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xa8e625d2c2e56764!8m2!3d38.6469572!4d-122.9276248\">4085 W Dry Creek Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134574\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134574\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting.jpg\" alt=\"The spectacular and newly revamped Lambert Bridge Winery Redwood Barrel Room, all dressed up for the holidays\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The spectacular and newly revamped Lambert Bridge Winery Redwood Barrel Room, all dressed up for the holidays \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Hustling down Dry Creek Road and a partially flooded Lambert Bridge Road, we arrived on the western edge of Dry Creek Valley at \u003ca href=\"http://lambertbridge.com\">Lambert Bridge\u003c/a>, which actually isn’t on Lambert Bridge Road. Ah, the fun of geography.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lambert Bridge is a members and direct to consumers operation, which basically means you’re not finding them at shops and restaurants. Hence, that’s why I (and probably you) have not tried their wine. The 26 year-old winery’s Zinfandel has quite a devout following and it is indeed a great Zinfandel expression. But, you’ll find several more rustic, powerful examples that better show off the Dry Creek Valley’s signature grape.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134575\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134575\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines.jpg\" alt=\"Two standouts at Lambert Bridge Winery in the Dry Creek Valley: a 2016 Winery Ranch Zinfandel and 2014 Chambers Petit Verdot\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two standouts at Lambert Bridge Winery in the Dry Creek Valley: a 2016 Winery Ranch Zinfandel and 2014 Chambers Petit Verdot \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lambert Bridge, for me, was about some of the friendliest hospitality I’ve found anywhere in NorCal wine country and a comprehensive tasting that included two of the most shocking wines of the trip from much maligned red varieties: Petit Verdot and Merlot. Like me, you won’t want to leave the beautiful outdoor gardens and plush, vaulted redwood environs (with incredible holiday decorations), possibly my favorite tasting setting of the trip.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 Chambers Petit Verdot, 2015 Sonoma County Merlot, 2014 Limited Select Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.arafanelliwinery.com\">A. Rafanelli\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ridgewine.com/visit/lytton-springs/\">Ridge Lytton Springs\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://prestonfarmandwinery.com\">Preston\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"mauritson\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Mauritson Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Mauritson+Wines/@38.650488,-122.912031,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x54b54a9e67ae888a!8m2!3d38.650488!4d-122.912031\">2859 Dry Creek Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134602\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134602\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile.jpg\" alt=\"An assortment of the Mauritson Rockpile wines shared by Owner/Winemaker Clay Maurtison\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An assortment of the Mauritson Rockpile wines shared by Owner/Winemaker Clay Maurtison \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By the midway point at Lambert Bridge, I had already lost track of time but, in my slight defense, this next winery back on Dry Creek Road was a last second add-on. It turned out to be one of the most tour-de-force tastings of the trip as John still was talking about a month later during the holidays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Clay Mauritson looks like the strong linebacker he previously was at the University of Oregon and, frankly, he probably could still be one. As the three of us sat in a library room next to the winemaking facility, it was easy to imagine having the x’s and o’s of a football defense meeting swapped with Mauritson’s present Powerpoint describing Rockpile AVA, just above the Dry Creek Valley. Rockpile is a tiny Zinfandel-dominant area with a 150-year history for Mauritson’s family.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His enthusiasm for Rockpile was contagious as we battled the fruit flies trying to drink the stellar wines shared with us, while learning about Rockpile’s weather, its turbulent history (almost entirely lost to eminent domain when the Lake Sonoma dam was built in 1968), and of course, the wines he makes from grapes sourced there. This is what Wine Bootcamp was all about: great wine, rich learning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And, it wasn’t even on the original itinerary. As much as it’s a cliché to give the advice of listening to locals, when a winemaker implores you to meet with another winemaker (Jake Bilbro connected us the prior day), you’d be wise to listen. Both of us were ecstatic that we did have the chance to learn from Mauritson. By the way, the non-Rockpile Mauritson Sauvignon Blanc we tried before the meeting was also quite lovely, so a regular \u003ca href=\"http://www.mauritsonwines.com/\">Mauritson tasting room\u003c/a> visit is needed for our next trip!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2015 Rockpile Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Rockpile Ridge Zinfandel, 2016 Madrone Spring red blend\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.nallewinery.com\">Nalle\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.forchini.com\">Forchini\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.yoakimbridge.com/\">Yoakim Bridge\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"aperture\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Aperture Cellars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/322+Healdsburg+Ave,+Healdsburg,+CA+95448/@38.6112432,-122.8726525,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80841733f7e0ede7:0x9ee813a13abda607!8m2!3d38.6112432!4d-122.8704638\">322 Healdsburg Ave.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134576\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134576\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting.jpg\" alt=\"This famous photo of a Cuban woman smoking a cigar, by Aperture/Devil Proof winemaker Jesse Katz’s father Andy, serves as Devil Proof’s label\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This famous photo of a Cuban woman smoking a cigar, by Aperture/Devil Proof winemaker Jesse Katz’s father Andy, serves as Devil Proof’s label \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oh no, we’re not done yet with Day 2. John was starting to wonder if every day would have nearly 10 hours of tasting and I assured him this was the one anomaly...I think?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our last stop was with Jesse Katz, a winemaker with a glittery resume (Pétrus, Screaming Eagle). He crafts Bordeaux varietal wines for \u003ca href=\"http://www.aperture-cellars.com\">Aperture\u003c/a> and 100% Malbec bottlings under the Devil Proof label either from Alexander Valley or Rockpile Ridge, a fitting theme for our day that was heavy on both regions. He’s traveled to over 80 countries in his life thanks to his father being a globetrotting professional photographer. Tastings happen in his father’s photo gallery adjacent to the Healdsburg Plaza and makes for one of the quirkier tasting venues of any winery.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134577\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134577\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz.jpg\" alt=\"Aperture/Devil Proof’s winemaker Jesse Katz discusses his globetrotting wine career\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aperture/Devil Proof’s winemaker Jesse Katz discusses his globetrotting wine career \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Soon, Katz will have his own winery and tasting facility towards Windsor. I’ll miss the photo gallery though, for the quirk vibe and the fact that one wrong turn could lead you into a hair salon instead of the right room for tasting some phenomenal Sonoma County wines with distinct richness cut by strong acidity (a signature of high level Bordeaux wines, like the ones Katz was trained with).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Right Bank Red Blend, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017 Barrel-Fermented Sauvignon Blanc\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.ryew.com\">Robert Young\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.stewartcellars.com\">Stewart Cellars\u003c/a> (Napa Valley), \u003ca href=\"http://ashesdiamonds.com\">Ashes & Diamonds\u003c/a> (Napa Valley)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"barndiva\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinner: Barndiva\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Barndiva/@38.6096378,-122.869437,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xca17ae99d941164b!8m2!3d38.6096378!4d-122.869437\">\u003cem>231 Center St., Healdsburg\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq3Dd5HheZd/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This fun, seasonal Californian spot with excellent cocktails recently welcomed a new chef Mark Hopper (formerly in charge of the stellar pizza destination Vignette in Sebastopol). It was too cold for the patio, but \u003ca href=\"http://www.barndiva.com/\">Barndiva\u003c/a> is a must-visit outside of winter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://campofina.com/\">Campo Fino\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.chalkboardhealdsburg.com\">Chalkboard\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/bravas-bar-de-tapas/\">Bravas Bar de Tapas\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>\u003cb>Head back to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134208/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure\">Wine Bootcamp Central\u003c/a> for the full guide of wineries and eateries we visited.\u003c/b>\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n",
"disqusIdentifier": "134542 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=134542",
"disqusUrl": "https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/08/28/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back/",
"stats": {
"hasVideo": false,
"hasChartOrMap": true,
"hasAudio": false,
"hasPolis": false,
"wordCount": 2065,
"hasGoogleForm": false,
"hasGallery": false,
"hasHearkenModule": false,
"iframeSrcs": [
"https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed"
],
"paragraphCount": 57
},
"modified": 1567097873,
"excerpt": "The Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure continues with visits to Peter Michael Winery, Idlewild Wines and a visit to an Alexander Valley legend.",
"headData": {
"twImgId": "",
"twTitle": "",
"ogTitle": "",
"ogImgId": "",
"twDescription": "",
"description": "The Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure continues with visits to Peter Michael Winery, Idlewild Wines and a visit to an Alexander Valley legend.",
"title": "A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From Healdsburg to Calistoga (And Back) | KQED",
"ogDescription": "",
"schema": {
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Article",
"headline": "A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From Healdsburg to Calistoga (And Back)",
"datePublished": "2019-08-28T08:36:05-07:00",
"dateModified": "2019-08-29T09:57:53-07:00",
"image": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"
}
},
"guestAuthors": [],
"slug": "a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back",
"status": "publish",
"path": "/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back",
"audioTrackLength": null,
"parsedContent": [
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "aside",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"postid": "bayareabites_134208",
"label": "Back to Wine Bootcamp Central "
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nIt was a strong overnight downpour as predicted entering Thursday morning (Day 2 of our trip) which leads me to a key piece of advice: don’t stay in Napa if you’re visiting Calistoga in the morning. The traffic will guarantee you’re late.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Go for Healdsburg, like we did, if Calistoga hotels are too pricey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Skip to any of these sections:\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#peter-michael\">Peter Michael Winery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#medlock\">Medlock Ames Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#jimtown\">Lunch: Jimtown Store\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#idlewild\">Idlewild Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#lambert\">Lambert Bridge\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#mauritson\">Mauritson Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#aperture\">Aperture Cellars\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back#barndiva\">Dinner: Barndiva\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ciframe\n src='https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1DVirkoOTwxFrYhuM_ZM87H0vSQO4z6EP&w=640&h=480'\n title='https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1DVirkoOTwxFrYhuM_ZM87H0vSQO4z6EP&w=640&h=480'\n width='640'\n height='480'\n scrolling='no'\n frameborder='no'>\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca id=\"peter-michael\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Peter Michael Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/zb8YUjVS598qk6z96\">12400 Ida Clayton Rd\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Calistoga, CA 94515\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134570\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134570\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table.jpg\" alt=\"Time for some tasting...and tasting notes...of the Peter Michael wines\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-table-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Time for some tasting...and tasting notes...of the Peter Michael wines \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The trip was basically scheduled around the visit to the highly esteemed, somewhat mysterious \u003ca href=\"http://petermichaelwinery.com\">Peter Michael Winery\u003c/a>. It’s in the cult following, lofty range of Harlan Estate and Screaming Eagle, but unlike those, most wines don’t sell on the secondary market for $5,000. As a bonus, the winery is actually a very friendly place and you’ll be reminded that wine is meant to be fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "fullwidth"
},
"numeric": [
"fullwidth"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hospitality and Wine Education Manager Nathalie Vache showed us around the sprawling estate and at the turnaround point we gazed up at the magnificent, historic Les Pavots Vineyard (home to Bordeaux varietals) and the quartet of Chardonnay vineyards. Like Limerick Lane, this majestic amphitheater is mesmerizing. Sadly, the rain prevented us from going to the top of the vineyards for a panoramic view that apparently is a trademark of visits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134571\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1080px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134571\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines.jpg\" alt=\"Elegant wines and an elegant tasting salon at Peter Michael Winery in Knights Valley\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines.jpg 1080w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-160x200.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-800x1000.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-768x960.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-1020x1275.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/PeterMichael-wines-960x1200.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Elegant wines and an elegant tasting salon at Peter Michael Winery in Knights Valley \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You’ll learn by this point that Peter Michael goes by “Sir Peter” and the English engineer/entrepreneur must never sleep because he has accomplished so much in his life. He created, among seemingly hundreds of things, the telestrator used on every football telecast! He also adores Knights Valley and the great wines of France. On cue, Peter Michael Winery is part Bordeaux and part Burgundy, a rarity in California where the weather and terrain usually forces wineries to choose one or the other.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Knights Valley’s flexible location and elevation (this small region between Calistoga and Alexander Valley) allows Peter Michael Winery to do both, though the winery’s Pinot Noir is sourced from an estate in Fort Ross-Seaview. As we left after a truly impressive tasting of four Peter Michael wines, it’s clear to both of us that, indeed, Peter Michael has a lot of hype and fame, but my goodness are the wines special.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Just try all the wines:\u003c/b> 2014 Au Paradis Cabernet Sauvignon; 2011 Les Pavots red blend, 2015 L’ Après-Midi Sauvignon Blanc, 2013 Belle Côte Chardonnay\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.silveroak.com\">Silver Oak\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://montelena.com\">Chateau Montelena\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.storybookwines.com\">Storybook Mountain\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"medlock\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Medlock Ames Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Medlock+Ames+Tasting+Room/@38.6665079,-122.8199665,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd5f4b15b138dcf5c!8m2!3d38.6665079!4d-122.8199665\">3487 Alexander Valley Rd\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134572\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134572\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting.jpg\" alt=\"Not exactly a summer rosé day...but the rain doesn’t damper the experience of Medlock Ames’ rosé and tasting room in the Alexander Valley\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Medlock-Ames-tasting-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Not exactly a summer rosé day...but the rain doesn’t damper the experience of Medlock Ames’ rosé and tasting room in the Alexander Valley \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "aside",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"postid": "bayareabites_134434",
"align": "left",
"label": "Cobb, Fort Ross and More "
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nIt’s pretty hard to have a bigger jump from one winery to the next than Peter Michael to \u003ca href=\"http://www.medlockames.com/\">Medlock Ames\u003c/a>. They’re both outstanding in different ways. Medlock Ames is a winery with a “cocktails” faux neon sign (there used to be a cocktail bar open in the tasting area after the tasting room “closed”) and a bocce ball court, so we knew this isn’t a Peter Michael elegance type of place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>College pals Chris Medlock James (who works in the SF hedge fund world) and Ames Morison (the winemaking side) created the winery with a main farm not far away on Chalk Hill Road’s Bell Mountain. There, they focus on mostly Bordeaux grapes and everything is farmed organically, which is a lot less common than you’d think in this part of the country.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>We had a grand time with the atypical and 100 percent on-the-mark local cheeses paired with the wines, which were all hits including the trip’s best rosé (summer alert!) that was shockingly made of Merlot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Rosé of Merlot, 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, 2015 Bell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.jordanwinery.com\">Jordan Winery\u003c/a> (if you ever get the chance like yours truly once, also try staying overnight there), \u003ca href=\"http://gardencreekvineyards.com\">Garden Creek\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.stonestreetwines.com\">Stonestreet\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"jimtown\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lunch: Jimtown Store\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Jimtown+Store/@38.6688354,-122.817219,15z/data=!4m8!3m7!1s0x0:0x2f99ec9613affb32!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d38.6688354!4d-122.817219\">\u003ci>6706 CA Highway 128, Healdsburg\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "instagramLink",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"instagramUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq1fml5B_RI/"
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Somehow I had never been to this \u003ca href=\"http://jimtown.com\">Alexander Valley legend\u003c/a>. It’s a must for sandwiches and admiring the outrageously eclectic walls selling everything from soaps to children’s books to exquisite local jams.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://journeymanmeat.com\">Journeyman Meats\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/mateos-cocina-latina-healdsburg\">Mateo’s\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.diavolapizzeria.com\">Diavola\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"idlewild\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Idlewild Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Idlewild+Wines/@38.611279,-122.8690097,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x5b5ecef309950820?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwifruelo9bjAhXB5J8KHanNBbIQ_BIwCnoECA8QCA\">132 Plaza St.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134573\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134573\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine.jpg\" alt=\"A 2016 Cortese at Idlewild Wines’ tasting room in Downtown Healdsburg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Idlewild-Wine-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A 2016 Cortese at Idlewild Wines’ tasting room in Downtown Healdsburg \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Sam Bilbro is fanatical about Italian varietals. Sure, we all love Italian wine, but chances are you and I aren’t quite on the same fervent passion plane about Piemonte as Bilbro (Jake of Limerick Lane’s brother as you might be guessing now). Like Lioco, \u003ca href=\"http://www.idlewildwines.com\">Idlewild\u003c/a> has a shiny new tasting room/lounge near the Healdsburg plaza. Unlike Lioco and anywhere else on this trip, Idlewild is all about Italian varietals, either in blends or on their own in bottlings. All wines came from Fox Hill Vineyard near Ukiah and have superb character, more sharpness, and less of a rustic edge than their Old World siblings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For an Italy wine collector like John, it was important to take a step back and realize that this is California Nebbiolo and Barbera and such…well, just don’t compare directly to Barolo and Emilia-Romagna. It’s Italy in the New World and that means you’re in for one of the more fascinating tastings in Northern California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2017 Arneis, 2016 Barbera, 2015 Nebbiolo\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.untivineyards.com\">Unti\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://arnotroberts.com\">Arnot-Roberts\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://davero.com\">DaVero\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"lambert\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lambert Bridge\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Lambert+Bridge/@38.6469572,-122.9276248,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xa8e625d2c2e56764!8m2!3d38.6469572!4d-122.9276248\">4085 W Dry Creek Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134574\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134574\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting.jpg\" alt=\"The spectacular and newly revamped Lambert Bridge Winery Redwood Barrel Room, all dressed up for the holidays\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LambertBridge-tasting-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The spectacular and newly revamped Lambert Bridge Winery Redwood Barrel Room, all dressed up for the holidays \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Hustling down Dry Creek Road and a partially flooded Lambert Bridge Road, we arrived on the western edge of Dry Creek Valley at \u003ca href=\"http://lambertbridge.com\">Lambert Bridge\u003c/a>, which actually isn’t on Lambert Bridge Road. Ah, the fun of geography.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Lambert Bridge is a members and direct to consumers operation, which basically means you’re not finding them at shops and restaurants. Hence, that’s why I (and probably you) have not tried their wine. The 26 year-old winery’s Zinfandel has quite a devout following and it is indeed a great Zinfandel expression. But, you’ll find several more rustic, powerful examples that better show off the Dry Creek Valley’s signature grape.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134575\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134575\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines.jpg\" alt=\"Two standouts at Lambert Bridge Winery in the Dry Creek Valley: a 2016 Winery Ranch Zinfandel and 2014 Chambers Petit Verdot\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lambert-Bridge-wines-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two standouts at Lambert Bridge Winery in the Dry Creek Valley: a 2016 Winery Ranch Zinfandel and 2014 Chambers Petit Verdot \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Lambert Bridge, for me, was about some of the friendliest hospitality I’ve found anywhere in NorCal wine country and a comprehensive tasting that included two of the most shocking wines of the trip from much maligned red varieties: Petit Verdot and Merlot. Like me, you won’t want to leave the beautiful outdoor gardens and plush, vaulted redwood environs (with incredible holiday decorations), possibly my favorite tasting setting of the trip.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 Chambers Petit Verdot, 2015 Sonoma County Merlot, 2014 Limited Select Moon Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.arafanelliwinery.com\">A. Rafanelli\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.ridgewine.com/visit/lytton-springs/\">Ridge Lytton Springs\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://prestonfarmandwinery.com\">Preston\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"mauritson\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Mauritson Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Mauritson+Wines/@38.650488,-122.912031,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x54b54a9e67ae888a!8m2!3d38.650488!4d-122.912031\">2859 Dry Creek Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134602\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134602\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile.jpg\" alt=\"An assortment of the Mauritson Rockpile wines shared by Owner/Winemaker Clay Maurtison\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Maurtison-rockpile-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An assortment of the Mauritson Rockpile wines shared by Owner/Winemaker Clay Maurtison \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By the midway point at Lambert Bridge, I had already lost track of time but, in my slight defense, this next winery back on Dry Creek Road was a last second add-on. It turned out to be one of the most tour-de-force tastings of the trip as John still was talking about a month later during the holidays.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Clay Mauritson looks like the strong linebacker he previously was at the University of Oregon and, frankly, he probably could still be one. As the three of us sat in a library room next to the winemaking facility, it was easy to imagine having the x’s and o’s of a football defense meeting swapped with Mauritson’s present Powerpoint describing Rockpile AVA, just above the Dry Creek Valley. Rockpile is a tiny Zinfandel-dominant area with a 150-year history for Mauritson’s family.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>His enthusiasm for Rockpile was contagious as we battled the fruit flies trying to drink the stellar wines shared with us, while learning about Rockpile’s weather, its turbulent history (almost entirely lost to eminent domain when the Lake Sonoma dam was built in 1968), and of course, the wines he makes from grapes sourced there. This is what Wine Bootcamp was all about: great wine, rich learning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And, it wasn’t even on the original itinerary. As much as it’s a cliché to give the advice of listening to locals, when a winemaker implores you to meet with another winemaker (Jake Bilbro connected us the prior day), you’d be wise to listen. Both of us were ecstatic that we did have the chance to learn from Mauritson. By the way, the non-Rockpile Mauritson Sauvignon Blanc we tried before the meeting was also quite lovely, so a regular \u003ca href=\"http://www.mauritsonwines.com/\">Mauritson tasting room\u003c/a> visit is needed for our next trip!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2015 Rockpile Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016 Rockpile Ridge Zinfandel, 2016 Madrone Spring red blend\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.nallewinery.com\">Nalle\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.forchini.com\">Forchini\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.yoakimbridge.com/\">Yoakim Bridge\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"aperture\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Aperture Cellars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/322+Healdsburg+Ave,+Healdsburg,+CA+95448/@38.6112432,-122.8726525,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80841733f7e0ede7:0x9ee813a13abda607!8m2!3d38.6112432!4d-122.8704638\">322 Healdsburg Ave.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134576\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134576\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting.jpg\" alt=\"This famous photo of a Cuban woman smoking a cigar, by Aperture/Devil Proof winemaker Jesse Katz’s father Andy, serves as Devil Proof’s label\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-painting-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This famous photo of a Cuban woman smoking a cigar, by Aperture/Devil Proof winemaker Jesse Katz’s father Andy, serves as Devil Proof’s label \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Oh no, we’re not done yet with Day 2. John was starting to wonder if every day would have nearly 10 hours of tasting and I assured him this was the one anomaly...I think?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our last stop was with Jesse Katz, a winemaker with a glittery resume (Pétrus, Screaming Eagle). He crafts Bordeaux varietal wines for \u003ca href=\"http://www.aperture-cellars.com\">Aperture\u003c/a> and 100% Malbec bottlings under the Devil Proof label either from Alexander Valley or Rockpile Ridge, a fitting theme for our day that was heavy on both regions. He’s traveled to over 80 countries in his life thanks to his father being a globetrotting professional photographer. Tastings happen in his father’s photo gallery adjacent to the Healdsburg Plaza and makes for one of the quirkier tasting venues of any winery.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134577\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134577\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz.jpg\" alt=\"Aperture/Devil Proof’s winemaker Jesse Katz discusses his globetrotting wine career\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Aperture-winemaker-Jesse-Katz-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aperture/Devil Proof’s winemaker Jesse Katz discusses his globetrotting wine career \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Soon, Katz will have his own winery and tasting facility towards Windsor. I’ll miss the photo gallery though, for the quirk vibe and the fact that one wrong turn could lead you into a hair salon instead of the right room for tasting some phenomenal Sonoma County wines with distinct richness cut by strong acidity (a signature of high level Bordeaux wines, like the ones Katz was trained with).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Right Bank Red Blend, 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017 Barrel-Fermented Sauvignon Blanc\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.ryew.com\">Robert Young\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.stewartcellars.com\">Stewart Cellars\u003c/a> (Napa Valley), \u003ca href=\"http://ashesdiamonds.com\">Ashes & Diamonds\u003c/a> (Napa Valley)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"barndiva\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinner: Barndiva\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Barndiva/@38.6096378,-122.869437,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xca17ae99d941164b!8m2!3d38.6096378!4d-122.869437\">\u003cem>231 Center St., Healdsburg\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "instagramLink",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"instagramUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq3Dd5HheZd/"
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>This fun, seasonal Californian spot with excellent cocktails recently welcomed a new chef Mark Hopper (formerly in charge of the stellar pizza destination Vignette in Sebastopol). It was too cold for the patio, but \u003ca href=\"http://www.barndiva.com/\">Barndiva\u003c/a> is a must-visit outside of winter.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://campofina.com/\">Campo Fino\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.chalkboardhealdsburg.com\">Chalkboard\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://starkrestaurants.com/stark-restaurant/bravas-bar-de-tapas/\">Bravas Bar de Tapas\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "floatright"
},
"numeric": [
"floatright"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>\u003cb>Head back to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134208/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure\">Wine Bootcamp Central\u003c/a> for the full guide of wineries and eateries we visited.\u003c/b>\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
}
],
"link": "/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back",
"authors": [
"11338"
],
"categories": [
"bayareabites_13306",
"bayareabites_1244",
"bayareabites_11028",
"bayareabites_10028",
"bayareabites_13746",
"bayareabites_1146",
"bayareabites_15155",
"bayareabites_1807",
"bayareabites_61",
"bayareabites_119"
],
"tags": [
"bayareabites_13419",
"bayareabites_10146",
"bayareabites_187",
"bayareabites_3472",
"bayareabites_1377",
"bayareabites_356",
"bayareabites_10321",
"bayareabites_14748",
"bayareabites_3788"
],
"featImg": "bayareabites_134569",
"label": "bayareabites"
},
"bayareabites_134434": {
"type": "posts",
"id": "bayareabites_134434",
"meta": {
"index": "posts_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "134434",
"score": null,
"sort": [
1566922201000
]
},
"parent": 0,
"labelTerm": {
"site": "bayareabites"
},
"blocks": [],
"publishDate": 1566922201,
"format": "standard",
"disqusTitle": "A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From San Francisco to Healdsburg",
"title": "A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From San Francisco to Healdsburg",
"headTitle": "Bay Area Bites | KQED Food",
"content": "\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_134208' label='Back to Wine Bootcamp Central']\u003cbr>\nJust a few minutes before our scheduled 9:15 AM departure, I already had my doubts about the trip. Overnight and early morning rain led to a messy morning commute, as you’d expect from California drivers. That meant John’s short Uber trip from the Marriott Marquis to my Mission Bay apartment went at the speed of a wheelbarrow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He finally made it and then we rushed across the Bay Bridge and the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, eventually making it to an isolated corner of Sebastopol only about 8 minutes off schedule.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Skip to any of these sections:\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#cobbs\">Cobb Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#fort-ross\">Fort Ross Vineyard\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#lunch\">Lunch: Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#macrostie\">MacRostie Winery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#limerick\">Limerick Lane Cellars\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#lioco\">LIOCO Wine Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#dinner\">Dinner: Dry Creek Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>[googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1T6WZi3kFRi9VFt4KB8BzbEtLLXFOU9oK&w=640&h=480]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"cobbs\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cobb Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/HFQ8EvYmvdWoeYZP7\">18100 Fitzpatrick Ln\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Occidental, CA 95465\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134436\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134436\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard.jpg\" alt=\"Sebastopol’s Emmaline Ann Vineyards, one of the sources for Cobb Wines’ Pinot Noir\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sebastopol’s Emmaline Ann Vineyards, one of the sources for Cobb Wines’ Pinot Noir \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Our meeting with \u003ca href=\"http://www.cobbwines.com\">Cobb Wines’\u003c/a> Jim Kuhner (who previously worked with Verve Wines in New York, which now has a wonderful Pacific Heights shop) was a different setting than the one I met Ross Cobb at a few years ago. That one was at Cobb’s home estate, even further off the beaten path at the Coastlands Vineyard in the “metro Occidental” region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here, we were at the Emmaline Ann Vineyard on the outskirts of the “metro Sebastopol” area tasting world-class Pinot Noir in the living room of a slightly suburban vineyard house that often is rented out on AirBnb and our car was parked under a rusted out basketball hoop.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yea...not your typical wine tourism spot. However, it’s exactly the setting you want for kicking off a wine trip: a non-cliché tasting room with vines everywhere with leaves evoking New England bright orange-yellow foliage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134437\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134437\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines.jpg\" alt=\"A variety of Cobb Wines Chardonnay and Pinot Noir\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A variety of Cobb Wines Chardonnay and Pinot Noir \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While Ross Cobb makes wine for other wineries (Reeve, Anaba, Claypool Cellars), he is without question one of the true Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir whisperers with this deeply personal label he started with his father. Don’t forget the Cobb Chardonnay either, a bright, citrus-tinged, lean, well-rounded 2016 from the Mariani Vineyard near Tomales Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Emmaline Anne Pinot Noir, 2015 Coastlands Diane’s Block Pinot Noir, 2016 Coastlands Old Firs Block Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.faillawines.com\">Failla\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://redcarwine.com\">Red Car\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://lynmarestate.com\">Lynmar Estate\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"fort-ross\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fort Ross Vineyard\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Fort+Ross+Vineyard+Tasting+Room/@38.5112553,-123.1945508,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4471e2f6a1c4bc3f?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLy8WxnNbjAhXCyVQKHQaWCMQQ_BIwDXoECAoQCA\">15725 Meyers Grade Rd\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Jenner, CA 95450\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134438\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134438\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards.jpg\" alt=\"Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery in the far reaches of West Sonoma County\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery in the far reaches of West Sonoma County \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After all kinds of twists and turns on River Road and Highway 1, and watching the Pacific waves crash in a pre-storm surge, we made it to what is considered the most isolated, consistently open tasting room in Sonoma County. \u003ca href=\"http://www.fortrossvineyard.com\">Fort Ross Vineyard\u003c/a>’s owners, the Schwartz Family, were told by many “experts” that grapes wouldn’t grow here in cow pasture/heavy fog country, but they didn’t listen—and were correct.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I didn’t swoon over any of the Pinot Noirs, nor did John, which surprised us since we found a Fort Ross Pinot Noir in Buffalo, NY while planning this trip and thoroughly enjoyed it. However, we truly appreciated the unique cold weather harshness that’s noticeable in the current Pinot Noirs being poured, and loved how the Schwartz family honors their South African heritage with Pinotage bottlings, a total rarity in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the wine wasn’t of standout caliber, the living room space (with fireplace) and gorgeous outdoor deck with a slight Pacific view is as lovely as a wine tasting atmosphere gets. This is also the only tasting room in the now 7-years old Fort Ross-Seaview AVA which runs north on the coast towards Sea Ranch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 Mother of Pearl Chardonnay, 2012 Top of Road Pinot Noir, 2015 Stagecoach Road Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.ironhorsevineyards.com\">Iron Horse\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://bacigalupivineyards.com\">Bacigalupi\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.duttonestate.com\">Dutton Estate\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"lunch\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lunch: Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Gold+Coast+Coffee+%26+Bakery/@38.4528787,-123.0530545,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf5a8ac31bbdba7ef!8m2!3d38.4528787!4d-123.0530545\">\u003ci>23577 Steelhead Blvd., Duncans Mills\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/BqwR1b-hHNJ/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When you’re in the far reaches of the Sonoma Coast and on a tight schedule, sit-down dining is not possible. Many peers had told me about the baked goods at \u003ca href=\"http://www.duncansmills.net/gccpage.html\">Gold Coast\u003c/a> in the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it quirky town of Duncans Mills on River Road.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What they didn’t tell me was that there are no sandwiches, even though it’s a bakery, and the homemade pizza can’t be warmed up. So, cold pizza, scones and coffee it was for a quirky lunch in a quirky place. However, this was the finest cold pizza I’ve ever had if that counts for something.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.coastkitchensonoma.com\">Coast Kitchen\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.capefearcafe.net/\">Cape Fear Café\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/cafeaquatica/\">Café Aquatica\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"macrostie\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>MacRostie Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/MacRostie+Winery+%26+Estate+House/@38.5544444,-122.8733333,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x171027d63deb98d2!8m2!3d38.5544444!4d-122.8733333\">4605 Westside Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134439\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134439\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery.jpg\" alt=\"The magnificent MacRostie Winery & Vineyards estate in the Russian River Valley\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The magnificent MacRostie Winery & Vineyards estate in the Russian River Valley \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Since Fort Ross and lunch were, to be honest, slight letdowns, we needed to be perked back up. John knew \u003ca href=\"http://macrostiewinery.com\">MacRostie\u003c/a>’s Pinot Noirs from bottles he had enjoyed in the past and owned in his East Coast cellars. After getting the friendly welcome glass of Chardonnay outside (what I later learned is a gracious touch insisted on by the winery’s owner) the owner and legend himself, Steve MacRostie, surprised us and joined for the tasting.\u003cbr>\n[aside postID='bayareabites_133932,bayareabites_133593' align='left' label='More Wine Stories']\u003cbr>\nBefore jumping into wine, MacRostie was a scientist by educational background and was drafted in 1969 by the military for non-combat in Italy (something he then discussed at length with John, who served the military in Vietnam). Post-Italy, MacRostie started making wine in 1974 because he disliked all of the tumult in society and wanted to go a more unconventional career route. He focused on relatively unknown Sonoma County vineyards while Bordeaux varieties in the Napa Valley were the trendy things to do for young winemakers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>MacRostie Winery and Vineyards then opened in 1987 and the lavish current Doug Thornley-designed winery and tasting building on the estate Thale’s Vineyard opened in 2015. This was our only Russian River Valley Chardonnay/Pinot Noir stop and MacRostie’s wines hail from the estate and nearby area, plus several from the Carneros/Petaluma Gap area (he has a vineyard on Wildcat Mountain Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fast forward to Christmas on Lake Erie when John and I decided to do a MacRostie side by side since he still had an old 2008 MacRostie Pinot Noir in his cellar. The verdict? Exactly what you would expect. It was a tie between the subtle 2008 (better on its own) and the charming, dense 2015 (better with food).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2015 Wildcat Mountain Chardonnay, 2016 Wildcat Mountain Pinot Noir, 2016 Terra de Promissio Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.stubbsvineyard.com\">Stubbs\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://acornwinery.com\">Acorn\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.garyfarrellwinery.com\">Gary Farrell\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"limerick\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Limerick Lane Cellars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Limerick+Lane+Cellars/@38.5882656,-122.8299633,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xae30c2db845f5fd8!8m2!3d38.5882656!4d-122.8299633\">1023 Limerick Ln.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134440\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134440\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard.jpg\" alt=\"John, Limerick Lane owner/winemaker Jake Bilbro and Bilbro’s daughter Scout in the winery’s historic estate vineyard outside Healdsburg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">John, Limerick Lane owner/winemaker Jake Bilbro and Bilbro’s daughter Scout in the winery’s historic estate vineyard outside Healdsburg \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Bilbro brothers are two of the most enjoyable winemakers for a journalist to talk with because they’re really fun storytellers and don’t go too overboard on wine geek terminology. Oh, and they also happen to make fantastic wine. That was the case as \u003ca href=\"http://www.limericklanewines.com\">Limerick Lane\u003c/a>’s Jake Bilbro (more on Sam Bilbro in Day 2) and his son Cruz and daughter Scout showed us around the tree trunk-like, gnarly vines that are predominantly Syrah, Zinfandel, Grenache, with some dating back to the Limerick Lane Vineyard’s 1910 planting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s no beating around the bush that these are big, deep wines of high (but not hot tasting) alcohol percentage. We also tried a Grenache that Cruz had made (with very little help from dad) for a fundraiser in New Orleans that fetched $325,000 at auction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I’m being totally honest: it was one of the most impressive wines of the day! As the fifth generation winemaker in the family, Cruz has huge potential. And, the wines his dad makes aren’t too shabby either…this is the mandatory winery for any visit to Healdsburg.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 1023 blend, 2015 Hail Mary, 2015 Syrah\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://portercreekvineyards.com\">Porter Creek\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.swanwinery.com\">Joseph Swan\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.rameywine.com\">Ramey\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"lioco\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>LIOCO Wine Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/LIOCO+Wine+Tasting+Room/@38.6107012,-122.8691734,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf4df78b9bb4be7fa!8m2!3d38.6107012!4d-122.8691734\">125 Matheson St.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134443\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134443\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting.jpg\" alt=\"A map in Lioco’s Healdsburg tasting room showing the different vineyards the winery sources from across Northern California\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map in Lioco’s Healdsburg tasting room showing the different vineyards the winery sources from across Northern California \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After checking into our Healdsburg hotels, we had our aperitif at another winery — sort of. \u003ca href=\"http://www.liocowine.com\">LIOCO’s newly opened tasting room\u003c/a> is part of an exciting Downtown Healdsburg/Downtown Sonoma/Downtown Napa trend where the heart of the cities themselves are becoming tasting room destinations for smaller boutique producers instead of the customary glossy enterprises by bigger/corporate driven wineries that tended to be the downtowns’ norm. LIOCO was created in 2005 by wine salesman Matt Licklider (LI) and Spago Beverly Hills wine director Kevin O’Connor (OCO) in the alley behind the fabled restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Licklider and his wife Sara now run the winery, which makes the wines in Santa Rosa, but sources grapes from all over Northern California. This is a fantastic destination for an out-of-towner to get a deep education on wine geography, along with highly acidic, balanced wines of several wide-ranging grape varieties that show grace over power. Going from Limerick Lane to LIOCO might not be a big alphabetical change, but it’s a huge wine style change. The tasting room’s funky 60s and 70s soundtrack helps make this wine tasting experience one of the most approachable in the region, as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 Anderson Valley Chardonnay, 2015 “La Selva” Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, 2016 “Sativa” Mendocino County Carignan\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.rymecellars.com\">Ryme\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://twoshepherds.com/\">Two Shepherds\u003c/a>/\u003ca href=\"http://www.unturnedstonewine.com\">Unturned Stone\u003c/a> shared space in Windsor, \u003ca href=\"http://outlandwines.com\">Outland Wines\u003c/a> in Napa with Forlorn Hope, Farella and POE\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"dinner\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinner: Dry Creek Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Dry+Creek+Kitchen/@38.6107947,-122.8708166,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x6e4aae53c18d896f!8m2!3d38.6107947!4d-122.8708166\">317 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\nPaired with \u003ca href=\"http://www.martinelliwinery.com/\">Martinelli\u003c/a> 2014 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqz-JCphV8O/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Charlie Palmer’s \u003ca href=\"http://drycreekkitchen.com\">flagship restaurant\u003c/a> put Healdsburg fine dining on the map (with the now closed Cyrus) over a decade ago and it’s as strong as ever under executive chef Scott Romano. The chocolate peanut butter bar for dessert is a Healdsburg icon in its own right.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wine-wise, Martinelli is an iconic Sonoma County winemaking and grape growing family—and has nothing to do with apple juice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.singlethreadfarms.com\">SingleThread\u003c/a> (if money is no object), \u003ca href=\"http://thebrassrabbithealdsburg.com\">The Brass Rabbit\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.valettehealdsburg.com/\">Valette\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>\u003cb>Head back to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134208/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure\">Wine Bootcamp Central\u003c/a> for the full guide of wineries and eateries we visited.\u003c/b>\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n",
"disqusIdentifier": "134434 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=134434",
"disqusUrl": "https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/08/27/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg/",
"stats": {
"hasVideo": false,
"hasChartOrMap": true,
"hasAudio": false,
"hasPolis": false,
"wordCount": 1860,
"hasGoogleForm": false,
"hasGallery": false,
"hasHearkenModule": false,
"iframeSrcs": [
"https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed"
],
"paragraphCount": 52
},
"modified": 1567006761,
"excerpt": "Our Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure starts with a drive from San Francisco to Occidental and then Healdsburg for wine, scones and chocolate.",
"headData": {
"twImgId": "",
"twTitle": "",
"ogTitle": "",
"ogImgId": "",
"twDescription": "",
"description": "Our Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure starts with a drive from San Francisco to Occidental and then Healdsburg for wine, scones and chocolate.",
"title": "A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From San Francisco to Healdsburg | KQED",
"ogDescription": "",
"schema": {
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Article",
"headline": "A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: From San Francisco to Healdsburg",
"datePublished": "2019-08-27T09:10:01-07:00",
"dateModified": "2019-08-28T08:39:21-07:00",
"image": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"
}
},
"guestAuthors": [],
"slug": "a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg",
"status": "publish",
"path": "/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg",
"audioTrackLength": null,
"parsedContent": [
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "aside",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"postid": "bayareabites_134208",
"label": "Back to Wine Bootcamp Central "
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nJust a few minutes before our scheduled 9:15 AM departure, I already had my doubts about the trip. Overnight and early morning rain led to a messy morning commute, as you’d expect from California drivers. That meant John’s short Uber trip from the Marriott Marquis to my Mission Bay apartment went at the speed of a wheelbarrow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He finally made it and then we rushed across the Bay Bridge and the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, eventually making it to an isolated corner of Sebastopol only about 8 minutes off schedule.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Skip to any of these sections:\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003col>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#cobbs\">Cobb Wines\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#fort-ross\">Fort Ross Vineyard\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#lunch\">Lunch: Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#macrostie\">MacRostie Winery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#limerick\">Limerick Lane Cellars\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#lioco\">LIOCO Wine Tasting Room\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg#dinner\">Dinner: Dry Creek Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ciframe\n src='https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1T6WZi3kFRi9VFt4KB8BzbEtLLXFOU9oK&w=640&h=480'\n title='https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=1T6WZi3kFRi9VFt4KB8BzbEtLLXFOU9oK&w=640&h=480'\n width='640'\n height='480'\n scrolling='no'\n frameborder='no'>\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"cobbs\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Cobb Wines\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/HFQ8EvYmvdWoeYZP7\">18100 Fitzpatrick Ln\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Occidental, CA 95465\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134436\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134436\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard.jpg\" alt=\"Sebastopol’s Emmaline Ann Vineyards, one of the sources for Cobb Wines’ Pinot Noir\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-vineyard-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sebastopol’s Emmaline Ann Vineyards, one of the sources for Cobb Wines’ Pinot Noir \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Our meeting with \u003ca href=\"http://www.cobbwines.com\">Cobb Wines’\u003c/a> Jim Kuhner (who previously worked with Verve Wines in New York, which now has a wonderful Pacific Heights shop) was a different setting than the one I met Ross Cobb at a few years ago. That one was at Cobb’s home estate, even further off the beaten path at the Coastlands Vineyard in the “metro Occidental” region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "fullwidth"
},
"numeric": [
"fullwidth"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here, we were at the Emmaline Ann Vineyard on the outskirts of the “metro Sebastopol” area tasting world-class Pinot Noir in the living room of a slightly suburban vineyard house that often is rented out on AirBnb and our car was parked under a rusted out basketball hoop.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Yea...not your typical wine tourism spot. However, it’s exactly the setting you want for kicking off a wine trip: a non-cliché tasting room with vines everywhere with leaves evoking New England bright orange-yellow foliage.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134437\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134437\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines.jpg\" alt=\"A variety of Cobb Wines Chardonnay and Pinot Noir\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Cobb-wines-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A variety of Cobb Wines Chardonnay and Pinot Noir \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While Ross Cobb makes wine for other wineries (Reeve, Anaba, Claypool Cellars), he is without question one of the true Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir whisperers with this deeply personal label he started with his father. Don’t forget the Cobb Chardonnay either, a bright, citrus-tinged, lean, well-rounded 2016 from the Mariani Vineyard near Tomales Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 Emmaline Anne Pinot Noir, 2015 Coastlands Diane’s Block Pinot Noir, 2016 Coastlands Old Firs Block Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.faillawines.com\">Failla\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://redcarwine.com\">Red Car\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://lynmarestate.com\">Lynmar Estate\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"fort-ross\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Fort Ross Vineyard\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Fort+Ross+Vineyard+Tasting+Room/@38.5112553,-123.1945508,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4471e2f6a1c4bc3f?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiLy8WxnNbjAhXCyVQKHQaWCMQQ_BIwDXoECAoQCA\">15725 Meyers Grade Rd\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Jenner, CA 95450\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134438\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134438\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards.jpg\" alt=\"Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery in the far reaches of West Sonoma County\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/FortRoss-Vineyards-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fort Ross Vineyard & Winery in the far reaches of West Sonoma County \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After all kinds of twists and turns on River Road and Highway 1, and watching the Pacific waves crash in a pre-storm surge, we made it to what is considered the most isolated, consistently open tasting room in Sonoma County. \u003ca href=\"http://www.fortrossvineyard.com\">Fort Ross Vineyard\u003c/a>’s owners, the Schwartz Family, were told by many “experts” that grapes wouldn’t grow here in cow pasture/heavy fog country, but they didn’t listen—and were correct.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I didn’t swoon over any of the Pinot Noirs, nor did John, which surprised us since we found a Fort Ross Pinot Noir in Buffalo, NY while planning this trip and thoroughly enjoyed it. However, we truly appreciated the unique cold weather harshness that’s noticeable in the current Pinot Noirs being poured, and loved how the Schwartz family honors their South African heritage with Pinotage bottlings, a total rarity in California.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While the wine wasn’t of standout caliber, the living room space (with fireplace) and gorgeous outdoor deck with a slight Pacific view is as lovely as a wine tasting atmosphere gets. This is also the only tasting room in the now 7-years old Fort Ross-Seaview AVA which runs north on the coast towards Sea Ranch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 Mother of Pearl Chardonnay, 2012 Top of Road Pinot Noir, 2015 Stagecoach Road Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.ironhorsevineyards.com\">Iron Horse\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://bacigalupivineyards.com\">Bacigalupi\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.duttonestate.com\">Dutton Estate\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"lunch\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Lunch: Gold Coast Coffee & Bakery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Gold+Coast+Coffee+%26+Bakery/@38.4528787,-123.0530545,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf5a8ac31bbdba7ef!8m2!3d38.4528787!4d-123.0530545\">\u003ci>23577 Steelhead Blvd., Duncans Mills\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "instagramLink",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"instagramUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/BqwR1b-hHNJ/"
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>When you’re in the far reaches of the Sonoma Coast and on a tight schedule, sit-down dining is not possible. Many peers had told me about the baked goods at \u003ca href=\"http://www.duncansmills.net/gccpage.html\">Gold Coast\u003c/a> in the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it quirky town of Duncans Mills on River Road.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>What they didn’t tell me was that there are no sandwiches, even though it’s a bakery, and the homemade pizza can’t be warmed up. So, cold pizza, scones and coffee it was for a quirky lunch in a quirky place. However, this was the finest cold pizza I’ve ever had if that counts for something.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.coastkitchensonoma.com\">Coast Kitchen\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.capefearcafe.net/\">Cape Fear Café\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/cafeaquatica/\">Café Aquatica\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"macrostie\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>MacRostie Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/MacRostie+Winery+%26+Estate+House/@38.5544444,-122.8733333,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x171027d63deb98d2!8m2!3d38.5544444!4d-122.8733333\">4605 Westside Rd.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134439\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134439\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery.jpg\" alt=\"The magnificent MacRostie Winery & Vineyards estate in the Russian River Valley\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/MacRostie-winery-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The magnificent MacRostie Winery & Vineyards estate in the Russian River Valley \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Since Fort Ross and lunch were, to be honest, slight letdowns, we needed to be perked back up. John knew \u003ca href=\"http://macrostiewinery.com\">MacRostie\u003c/a>’s Pinot Noirs from bottles he had enjoyed in the past and owned in his East Coast cellars. After getting the friendly welcome glass of Chardonnay outside (what I later learned is a gracious touch insisted on by the winery’s owner) the owner and legend himself, Steve MacRostie, surprised us and joined for the tasting.\u003cbr>\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "aside",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"postid": "bayareabites_133932,bayareabites_133593",
"align": "left",
"label": "More Wine Stories "
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nBefore jumping into wine, MacRostie was a scientist by educational background and was drafted in 1969 by the military for non-combat in Italy (something he then discussed at length with John, who served the military in Vietnam). Post-Italy, MacRostie started making wine in 1974 because he disliked all of the tumult in society and wanted to go a more unconventional career route. He focused on relatively unknown Sonoma County vineyards while Bordeaux varieties in the Napa Valley were the trendy things to do for young winemakers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>MacRostie Winery and Vineyards then opened in 1987 and the lavish current Doug Thornley-designed winery and tasting building on the estate Thale’s Vineyard opened in 2015. This was our only Russian River Valley Chardonnay/Pinot Noir stop and MacRostie’s wines hail from the estate and nearby area, plus several from the Carneros/Petaluma Gap area (he has a vineyard on Wildcat Mountain Vineyard in the Petaluma Gap).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fast forward to Christmas on Lake Erie when John and I decided to do a MacRostie side by side since he still had an old 2008 MacRostie Pinot Noir in his cellar. The verdict? Exactly what you would expect. It was a tie between the subtle 2008 (better on its own) and the charming, dense 2015 (better with food).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2015 Wildcat Mountain Chardonnay, 2016 Wildcat Mountain Pinot Noir, 2016 Terra de Promissio Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.stubbsvineyard.com\">Stubbs\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://acornwinery.com\">Acorn\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.garyfarrellwinery.com\">Gary Farrell\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"limerick\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Limerick Lane Cellars\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Limerick+Lane+Cellars/@38.5882656,-122.8299633,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xae30c2db845f5fd8!8m2!3d38.5882656!4d-122.8299633\">1023 Limerick Ln.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134440\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134440\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard.jpg\" alt=\"John, Limerick Lane owner/winemaker Jake Bilbro and Bilbro’s daughter Scout in the winery’s historic estate vineyard outside Healdsburg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-160x213.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-1020x1360.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/LimerickLane-John-Vineyard-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">John, Limerick Lane owner/winemaker Jake Bilbro and Bilbro’s daughter Scout in the winery’s historic estate vineyard outside Healdsburg \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The Bilbro brothers are two of the most enjoyable winemakers for a journalist to talk with because they’re really fun storytellers and don’t go too overboard on wine geek terminology. Oh, and they also happen to make fantastic wine. That was the case as \u003ca href=\"http://www.limericklanewines.com\">Limerick Lane\u003c/a>’s Jake Bilbro (more on Sam Bilbro in Day 2) and his son Cruz and daughter Scout showed us around the tree trunk-like, gnarly vines that are predominantly Syrah, Zinfandel, Grenache, with some dating back to the Limerick Lane Vineyard’s 1910 planting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There’s no beating around the bush that these are big, deep wines of high (but not hot tasting) alcohol percentage. We also tried a Grenache that Cruz had made (with very little help from dad) for a fundraiser in New Orleans that fetched $325,000 at auction.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I’m being totally honest: it was one of the most impressive wines of the day! As the fifth generation winemaker in the family, Cruz has huge potential. And, the wines his dad makes aren’t too shabby either…this is the mandatory winery for any visit to Healdsburg.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2016 1023 blend, 2015 Hail Mary, 2015 Syrah\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://portercreekvineyards.com\">Porter Creek\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.swanwinery.com\">Joseph Swan\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.rameywine.com\">Ramey\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"lioco\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>LIOCO Wine Tasting Room\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/LIOCO+Wine+Tasting+Room/@38.6107012,-122.8691734,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xf4df78b9bb4be7fa!8m2!3d38.6107012!4d-122.8691734\">125 Matheson St.\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Healdsburg, CA 95448\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_134443\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-134443\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting.jpg\" alt=\"A map in Lioco’s Healdsburg tasting room showing the different vineyards the winery sources from across Northern California\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/08/Lioco-tasting-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A map in Lioco’s Healdsburg tasting room showing the different vineyards the winery sources from across Northern California \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After checking into our Healdsburg hotels, we had our aperitif at another winery — sort of. \u003ca href=\"http://www.liocowine.com\">LIOCO’s newly opened tasting room\u003c/a> is part of an exciting Downtown Healdsburg/Downtown Sonoma/Downtown Napa trend where the heart of the cities themselves are becoming tasting room destinations for smaller boutique producers instead of the customary glossy enterprises by bigger/corporate driven wineries that tended to be the downtowns’ norm. LIOCO was created in 2005 by wine salesman Matt Licklider (LI) and Spago Beverly Hills wine director Kevin O’Connor (OCO) in the alley behind the fabled restaurant.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Licklider and his wife Sara now run the winery, which makes the wines in Santa Rosa, but sources grapes from all over Northern California. This is a fantastic destination for an out-of-towner to get a deep education on wine geography, along with highly acidic, balanced wines of several wide-ranging grape varieties that show grace over power. Going from Limerick Lane to LIOCO might not be a big alphabetical change, but it’s a huge wine style change. The tasting room’s funky 60s and 70s soundtrack helps make this wine tasting experience one of the most approachable in the region, as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>3 wines to try:\u003c/b> 2014 Anderson Valley Chardonnay, 2015 “La Selva” Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, 2016 “Sativa” Mendocino County Carignan\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.rymecellars.com\">Ryme\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://twoshepherds.com/\">Two Shepherds\u003c/a>/\u003ca href=\"http://www.unturnedstonewine.com\">Unturned Stone\u003c/a> shared space in Windsor, \u003ca href=\"http://outlandwines.com\">Outland Wines\u003c/a> in Napa with Forlorn Hope, Farella and POE\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"dinner\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dinner: Dry Creek Kitchen\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.google.com/maps/place/Dry+Creek+Kitchen/@38.6107947,-122.8708166,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x6e4aae53c18d896f!8m2!3d38.6107947!4d-122.8708166\">317 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003cbr>\nPaired with \u003ca href=\"http://www.martinelliwinery.com/\">Martinelli\u003c/a> 2014 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "instagramLink",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"instagramUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqz-JCphV8O/"
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Charlie Palmer’s \u003ca href=\"http://drycreekkitchen.com\">flagship restaurant\u003c/a> put Healdsburg fine dining on the map (with the now closed Cyrus) over a decade ago and it’s as strong as ever under executive chef Scott Romano. The chocolate peanut butter bar for dessert is a Healdsburg icon in its own right.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wine-wise, Martinelli is an iconic Sonoma County winemaking and grape growing family—and has nothing to do with apple juice.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Also consider:\u003c/b> \u003ca href=\"http://www.singlethreadfarms.com\">SingleThread\u003c/a> (if money is no object), \u003ca href=\"http://thebrassrabbithealdsburg.com\">The Brass Rabbit\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.valettehealdsburg.com/\">Valette\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "floatright"
},
"numeric": [
"floatright"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>\u003cb>Head back to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134208/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure\">Wine Bootcamp Central\u003c/a> for the full guide of wineries and eateries we visited.\u003c/b>\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
}
],
"link": "/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg",
"authors": [
"11338"
],
"categories": [
"bayareabites_13306",
"bayareabites_11028",
"bayareabites_10028",
"bayareabites_13746",
"bayareabites_1146",
"bayareabites_15155",
"bayareabites_1807",
"bayareabites_61",
"bayareabites_119"
],
"tags": [
"bayareabites_13419",
"bayareabites_10146",
"bayareabites_3472",
"bayareabites_14748",
"bayareabites_3788"
],
"featImg": "bayareabites_134442",
"label": "bayareabites"
},
"bayareabites_134208": {
"type": "posts",
"id": "bayareabites_134208",
"meta": {
"index": "posts_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "134208",
"score": null,
"sort": [
1566921810000
]
},
"parent": 0,
"labelTerm": {
"site": "bayareabites"
},
"blocks": [],
"publishDate": 1566921810,
"format": "standard",
"disqusTitle": "A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure",
"title": "A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure",
"headTitle": "Bay Area Bites | KQED Food",
"content": "\u003cp>\u003ci>Editor's note: Welcome to \"A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure.\" Over 6 days, writer Trevor Felch took on the task of visiting a variety of wineries and eateries in Wine Country to make an \"as close as possible\" definitive Napa Valley-Anderson Valley-Sonoma County list. Use his journey as a jumping-off point fo your own. Cheers!\u003c/i>\u003cbr>\n[aside postID='bayareabites_133932,bayareabites_133593' label='More Wine Stories']\u003cbr>\nLike many ambitious ideas — some good, some less wise — this idea started during a wine-filled evening. I don’t remember exactly where or when, but at some point during the summer of 2018, I gave an idea to my girlfriend Meg’s stepdad John that instead of explaining for seemingly the 500th time in my life to a non-Bay Area resident that Sonoma and Napa are not the same place, why not come west and I’ll show you firsthand how complex the many Northern California wine regions really are?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I figured it would be laughed off but John was dead serious in agreeing to my not necessarily serious idea. Quickly, it became serious. I design the trip. He books his flight. I recommend hotels. I’ll arrange the wineries and do the driving, plus connecting all the complex dots.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fast forward to the week after Thanksgiving and away we go on NorCal Wine Bootcamp, partly a nod to John’s past military experience and partly because this was going to test how much these wine lovers really \u003ci>loved\u003c/i> wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The initial idea was for seven regions in seven days. However, there were all kinds of technicalities which made that not realistic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In my prior role as Zagat’s Bay Area editor, I had the rare task in food & drink journalism of having to know pretty much everything about everything in the Bay Area — burritos, coffee, croissants, Manresa, trattorias, cider, dumplings, Ethiopian cuisine spots, on and on. There was no single niche. Part of the job also involved trying to answer the question of what the “best” wineries were to visit in Sonoma and Napa counties, so I tried to meet with as many wineries as possible, which is a very different field of study than checking out restaurants.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, first, a few handy lessons from the road I’ll pass along if you ever think of doing something intense (and slightly crazy) like this:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Start planning the itinerary with 3-4 winery and/or restaurant “tentpoles” to determine where to be and when. Everything pivots from those vital wineries.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You will run late. It’s a fact. Just try and make it not an issue.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Visit 3-4 wineries per day.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Go for a variety of winery styles: the beautiful fancy estate, the family-run rustic spot, the chic millennial favorite, the bare bones wine geek.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Go for a variety of visit styles. As fun as it is to meet with the winemaker, it can get old if you’re having a 90 minute tour at \u003ci>every\u003c/i> winery.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli> Go for a variety of varietals! Nobody wants to miss great Syrah or Zinfandel if it’s near all the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Spread the love.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli> Don’t even acknowledge the wine club offerings.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli> You’ll start rating the shapes and positioning of dump buckets and spittoons.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli> You’ll want a cocktail or beer after the tasting, instead of wine. Luckily, the main hubs of our wine regions have great bars/breweries.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The hope of this article is to both give you an amusing story like any road trip can provide, along with being a list of what I consider the answer to “What wineries should I visit?” I’ve added 3 additional recommended wineries to make this as close to a definitive Napa Valley-Anderson Valley-Sonoma County list as possible per my experiences. Of course, there are still hundreds of others worth visiting, so take this with a big grain of salt.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I’ve also added our restaurant picks and additional recommendations, along with the wines I chose at dinner, specifically as wineries that should also be visited/known about that we didn’t have time to visit. Finally, I’ve listed the highlight wines from each winery. With the sheer amount of wine tasted, it would be a 500-page book if I added my notes on every wine tasted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cheers, and enjoy!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=13qbZxuEIVJ-qBu_Tef9IZZMGiKmMzQwC&w=640&h=480]\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg\">Day 1: From San Francisco to Healdsburg\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back\">Day 2: From Healdsburg to Calistoga (and back)!\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134544/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville\">Day 3: From Healdsburg to Boonville\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134546/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-boonville-to-sebastopol\">Day 4: From Boonville to Sebastopol\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134548/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-sebastopol-to-st-helena\">Day 5: From Sebastopol to St. Helena\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134550/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-st-helena-to-san-francisco\">Day 6: From St. Helena to San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n",
"disqusIdentifier": "134208 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=134208",
"disqusUrl": "https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/08/27/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure/",
"stats": {
"hasVideo": false,
"hasChartOrMap": true,
"hasAudio": false,
"hasPolis": false,
"wordCount": 822,
"hasGoogleForm": false,
"hasGallery": false,
"hasHearkenModule": false,
"iframeSrcs": [
"https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed"
],
"paragraphCount": 12
},
"modified": 1567629027,
"excerpt": "Follow along on a Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: a six-day, 31 winery trip introducing an East Coaster to NorCal’s definitive wineries and their regions.",
"headData": {
"twImgId": "",
"twTitle": "",
"ogTitle": "",
"ogImgId": "",
"twDescription": "",
"description": "Follow along on a Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure: a six-day, 31 winery trip introducing an East Coaster to NorCal’s definitive wineries and their regions.",
"title": "A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure | KQED",
"ogDescription": "",
"schema": {
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Article",
"headline": "A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure",
"datePublished": "2019-08-27T09:03:30-07:00",
"dateModified": "2019-09-04T13:30:27-07:00",
"image": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"
}
},
"guestAuthors": [],
"slug": "a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure",
"status": "publish",
"path": "/bayareabites/134208/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure",
"audioTrackLength": null,
"parsedContent": [
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ci>Editor's note: Welcome to \"A Northern California Wine Bootcamp Adventure.\" Over 6 days, writer Trevor Felch took on the task of visiting a variety of wineries and eateries in Wine Country to make an \"as close as possible\" definitive Napa Valley-Anderson Valley-Sonoma County list. Use his journey as a jumping-off point fo your own. Cheers!\u003c/i>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "aside",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"postid": "bayareabites_133932,bayareabites_133593",
"label": "More Wine Stories "
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nLike many ambitious ideas — some good, some less wise — this idea started during a wine-filled evening. I don’t remember exactly where or when, but at some point during the summer of 2018, I gave an idea to my girlfriend Meg’s stepdad John that instead of explaining for seemingly the 500th time in my life to a non-Bay Area resident that Sonoma and Napa are not the same place, why not come west and I’ll show you firsthand how complex the many Northern California wine regions really are?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I figured it would be laughed off but John was dead serious in agreeing to my not necessarily serious idea. Quickly, it became serious. I design the trip. He books his flight. I recommend hotels. I’ll arrange the wineries and do the driving, plus connecting all the complex dots.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fast forward to the week after Thanksgiving and away we go on NorCal Wine Bootcamp, partly a nod to John’s past military experience and partly because this was going to test how much these wine lovers really \u003ci>loved\u003c/i> wine.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The initial idea was for seven regions in seven days. However, there were all kinds of technicalities which made that not realistic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In my prior role as Zagat’s Bay Area editor, I had the rare task in food & drink journalism of having to know pretty much everything about everything in the Bay Area — burritos, coffee, croissants, Manresa, trattorias, cider, dumplings, Ethiopian cuisine spots, on and on. There was no single niche. Part of the job also involved trying to answer the question of what the “best” wineries were to visit in Sonoma and Napa counties, so I tried to meet with as many wineries as possible, which is a very different field of study than checking out restaurants.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "fullwidth"
},
"numeric": [
"fullwidth"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, first, a few handy lessons from the road I’ll pass along if you ever think of doing something intense (and slightly crazy) like this:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Start planning the itinerary with 3-4 winery and/or restaurant “tentpoles” to determine where to be and when. Everything pivots from those vital wineries.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>You will run late. It’s a fact. Just try and make it not an issue.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Visit 3-4 wineries per day.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Go for a variety of winery styles: the beautiful fancy estate, the family-run rustic spot, the chic millennial favorite, the bare bones wine geek.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Go for a variety of visit styles. As fun as it is to meet with the winemaker, it can get old if you’re having a 90 minute tour at \u003ci>every\u003c/i> winery.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli> Go for a variety of varietals! Nobody wants to miss great Syrah or Zinfandel if it’s near all the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Spread the love.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli> Don’t even acknowledge the wine club offerings.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli> You’ll start rating the shapes and positioning of dump buckets and spittoons.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli> You’ll want a cocktail or beer after the tasting, instead of wine. Luckily, the main hubs of our wine regions have great bars/breweries.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The hope of this article is to both give you an amusing story like any road trip can provide, along with being a list of what I consider the answer to “What wineries should I visit?” I’ve added 3 additional recommended wineries to make this as close to a definitive Napa Valley-Anderson Valley-Sonoma County list as possible per my experiences. Of course, there are still hundreds of others worth visiting, so take this with a big grain of salt.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I’ve also added our restaurant picks and additional recommendations, along with the wines I chose at dinner, specifically as wineries that should also be visited/known about that we didn’t have time to visit. Finally, I’ve listed the highlight wines from each winery. With the sheer amount of wine tasted, it would be a 500-page book if I added my notes on every wine tasted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cheers, and enjoy!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003ciframe\n src='https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=13qbZxuEIVJ-qBu_Tef9IZZMGiKmMzQwC&w=640&h=480'\n title='https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/embed?mid=13qbZxuEIVJ-qBu_Tef9IZZMGiKmMzQwC&w=640&h=480'\n width='640'\n height='480'\n scrolling='no'\n frameborder='no'>\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134434/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-san-francisco-to-healdsburg\">Day 1: From San Francisco to Healdsburg\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134542/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-calistoga-and-back\">Day 2: From Healdsburg to Calistoga (and back)!\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134544/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-healdsburg-to-boonville\">Day 3: From Healdsburg to Boonville\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134546/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-boonville-to-sebastopol\">Day 4: From Boonville to Sebastopol\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134548/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-sebastopol-to-st-helena\">Day 5: From Sebastopol to St. Helena\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/134550/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure-from-st-helena-to-san-francisco\">Day 6: From St. Helena to San Francisco\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
}
],
"link": "/bayareabites/134208/a-northern-california-wine-bootcamp-adventure",
"authors": [
"11338"
],
"categories": [
"bayareabites_11028",
"bayareabites_10028",
"bayareabites_13746",
"bayareabites_15155",
"bayareabites_1807",
"bayareabites_15156",
"bayareabites_61",
"bayareabites_119"
],
"tags": [
"bayareabites_13419",
"bayareabites_10146",
"bayareabites_187",
"bayareabites_3472",
"bayareabites_1377",
"bayareabites_356",
"bayareabites_10321",
"bayareabites_14748",
"bayareabites_3788"
],
"featImg": "bayareabites_134572",
"label": "bayareabites"
},
"bayareabites_134529": {
"type": "posts",
"id": "bayareabites_134529",
"meta": {
"index": "posts_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "134529",
"score": null,
"sort": [
1566838584000
]
},
"parent": 0,
"labelTerm": {
"site": "bayareabites"
},
"blocks": [],
"publishDate": 1566838584,
"format": "standard",
"disqusTitle": "Dog-Friendly Bars, Restaurants And More Near You",
"title": "Dog-Friendly Bars, Restaurants And More Near You",
"headTitle": "Bay Area Bites | KQED Food",
"content": "\u003cp>[aside tag='dogs' num='2' label='More on Dogs']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Last year, Bay Curious asked, \"\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11669269/are-there-really-more-dogs-than-children-in-s-f\">Are There Really More Dogs Than Children in S.F.?\u003c/a>\" The answer was yes!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite that, it seemed to me and some of my colleagues that there weren't as many dog-friendly businesses in San Francisco as we thought. So we went to you, the KQED community, to find out where we could eat and drink around the Bay Area without any problems with our dogs in tow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.instagram.com/p/BzqyXSJB5RL/\">We asked you\u003c/a> to share your favorite dog-friendly bars/restaurants and, after double-checking the recommendations, we compiled a list below that gets four paws up (I consulted with my dog). Some highlights include:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Devil’s Teeth Baking Company\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/BrJAODFF5z4/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Located a small-ish walk away from Ocean Beach, Devil’s Teeth Baking Company is open 7 days a week from 7am-4pm. The space is pretty small, but they have outside seating for you to enjoy their breakfast sandwiches while your dog (or someone else’s dog) stares you down, hoping for a bite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I personally always go for The Special Breakfast Sandwich: two eggs, bacon, avocado, pepperjack cheese and lemon-garlic aioli all on a homemade buttermilk biscuit, and I end the meal (I share!) with a warm cinnamon roll the size of my face. Devil’s Teeth has dog treats for your furry friend, but they’ll probably still be drooling for whatever you’re eating. Bonus: $1 beignets every Sunday!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dad’s Luncheonette\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwz4z4CHSaY/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>One of the quirkier destinations on the list, you might remember Dad’s Luncheonette from this year’s season Check, Please! Bay Area. Owners Scott Clark (a former three-Michelin star chef de cuisine) and Alexis Lu serve their small but mighty menu of American classics with a Californian twist from a historic train caboose in Half Moon Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Being a caboose, there isn’t much seating inside, but you can enjoy your meal outside. Order a dog burger from the menu—it’s made from the same high-quality ingredients they use in their kitchen to make the human food!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Mersea\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv647B7B-jJ/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Talk about views! Head to Treasure Island for a unique experience at Mersea, Treasure Island's only all-day restaurant. It's built out of shipping containers and a military kitchen, and it has a lovely view of San Francisco on a clear day (it's even kind of cool on a foggy day).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Enjoy the bocce courts, food and view at Mersea with your dog by your side—we'd call that a pretty good time.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Mutt Lynch Winery\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwuyux0hs0z/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Mutt Lynch Winery’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.muttlynchwinery.com/\">website\u003c/a>, the Santa Rosa Press Democrat called it “a dog-gone paradise for canines and those who love them.” And, if you love dogs, this place will definitely cater to that interest! While you enjoy the wine, your dogs can enjoy house-made biscuits, maybe even a dog treat flight on an adorable dog-shaped cheeseboard (can you tell they love dogs).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They also regularly hold Yappy Hours where your canine companion can join you in the tasting room for happy hours dedicated to raising funds for local, national and international animal rescue organizations!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Drake’s Dealership\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Drake’s Dealership in Oakland has 32 beers on tap and freshly made wood-fired pizzas. But the best part? It has an open-air beer garden where you can hang out with your dogs (as long as they are leashed). If it gets chilly at night, there are fire pits and heating lamps to keep you and your pup warm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you love the idea of drinking beer and hanging out with dogs but aren’t too sure about making the trip, just take a peek at their Instagram hashtag \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/dogsofdrakes/\">#dogsofdrake\u003c/a>. Drake's also has enough space if you want to go with a group. And if it's a group of humans or a group of dogs, we'll leave that up to you!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://www.instagram.com/p/B1SKdtIhyv8/\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have more recommendations to be added to the list below, just let us know on \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/KQEDcheckplease/\">Facebook\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/KQEDcheckplease\">Twitter\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kqedbayareabites/\">Instagram\u003c/a>!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>San Francisco\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.4505burgersandbbq.com/menus/\">4505 Burgers & BBQ\u003c/a> (SF + Oakland) - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/19773/check-please-bay-area-reviews-4505-burgers-bbq-ramen-gaijin-eight-tables-by-george-chen\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://dynamodonut.com/\">Dynamo Donut + Coffee\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cultivarsf.com/\">Cultivar\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/eats-san-francisco\">Eats\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.allgoodpizza.com/\">All Good Pizza\u003c/a> - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/19800/check-please-bay-area-reviews-all-good-pizza-kendejah-restaurant-siam-bay-authentic-thai-cuisine\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.zaziesf.com/\">Zazie\u003c/a> - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or6Gy1MXETs\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.rampsf.com/\">The Ramp\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.somastreatfoodpark.com/\">SOMA Streat Food Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.southernpacificbrewing.com/\">Southern Pacific Brewery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.anchorbrewing.com/publictaps\">Anchor Public Taps\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.barebottle.com/\">Barebottle Brewing Company\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.juniorbarsf.com/\">Junior’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://harmonicbrewing.com/\">Harmonic Brewing\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elixirsf.com\">Elixir\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://brasstackssf.com/\">Brass Tacks\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.aninasf.com/\">Anina\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sessionssf.com/\">Sessions in Presidio\u003c/a> - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/17290/check-please-bay-area-reviews-sessions-at-the-presidio-doppio-zero-pizzeria-napoletana-and-waterbar\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://outerlandssf.com/\">Outerlands\u003c/a> - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://video.kqed.org/video/check-please-bay-area-bella-trattoria-outerlands-greens-restaurant/\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.parkchalet.com/\">Park Chalet\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.theeparkside.com/\">Thee Parkside\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.devilsteethbakingcompany.com/\">Devil’s Teeth Baking Company\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>East Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mezzo-berkeley.com/\">Mezzo\u003c/a> (Berkeley)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.fobkitchen.com/\">FOB Kitchen\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mersea.restaurant/\">Mersea\u003c/a> (Treasure Island)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://drinkdrakes.com/dealership/\">Drake’s Dealership\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://elismilehigh.com/\">Eli's Mile High Club\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mikehessbrewing.com/\">Mike Hess Brewing Co\u003c/a> (Walnut Creek)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.calicraft.com/\">Calicraft Brewing Co\u003c/a> (Walnut Creek)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.saucedbbqandspirits.com/\">Sauced BBQ\u003c/a> (Livermore + Walnut Creek)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.prizefighterbar.com/\">Prizefighter\u003c/a> (Emeryville)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.arthurmacs.com/\">Arthur Mac’s Tap & Snack\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://telegraphoakland.com/\">Telegraph Beer Garden\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ghosttownbrewing.com/\">Ghost Town Brewing\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://theforgepizza.com/\">Forge\u003c/a> (Oakland + Napa + Danville)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.picanteberkeley.com/\">Picante\u003c/a> (Berkeley) - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k67ErJFdZ3Q\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.temescalbrewing.com/\">Temescal Brewing\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.stellanonna.com/\">Stella Nona\u003c/a> (Berkeley)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://old-kan.com/\">Old Kan\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://fieldworkbrewing.com/\">Fieldwork Brewing\u003c/a> (See all Bay Area locations on their site)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hotsytotsyclub.com/\">Hotsy Totsy\u003c/a> (Albany)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cleoph.us/\">Cleophus Quealy Beer Company\u003c/a> (San Leandro)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.aleindustries.com/\">Ale Industries\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.factionbrewing.com/\">Faction Brewery\u003c/a> (Alameda)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://therake.admiralmaltings.com/\">The Rake at Admiral Maltings\u003c/a> (Alameda)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://alamedaislandbrewingcompany.com/\">Alameda Island Brewing\u003c/a> (Alameda)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thetrappist.com\">Trappist\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://belcampo.com/\">Belcampo Meat Co.\u003c/a> (Oakland + Larkspur)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-amplifier-oakland\">Amplifier\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.heartanddaggersaloon.com/\">Heart and Dagger Saloon\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.novelbrewing.com/\">Novel Brewing Co.\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.federationbrewing.com/\">Federation Brewing\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://kingfishpubandcafe.com/\">Kingfish Pub and Cafe\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.grandlakekitchen.com/\">Grand Lake Kitchen\u003c/a> (Oakland) - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/18204/check-please-bay-area-season-12-reviews-monkey-king-pub-and-grub-farmstead-at-long-meadow-ranch-grand-lake-kitchen\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>North Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hannawinery.com/\">Hanna Winery\u003c/a> (Santa Rosa)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amistavineyards.com/VISIT/Amista\">Amista\u003c/a> (Sonoma)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.muttlynchwinery.com/Visit-Us/Tasting-Room\">Mutt Lynch Winery\u003c/a> (Marin)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ballettovineyards.com/visit-us/\">Baletto Vineyards\u003c/a> (Santa Rosa)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.coastcafebolinas.com/\">Coast Cafe\u003c/a> (Bolinas)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.barbocce.com/\">Bar Bocce\u003c/a> (Sausalito)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://themarshallstore.com/\">The Marshall Store\u003c/a> (Marshall)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/garden-grill-guerneville\">Garden Grill\u003c/a> (Guernville)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>South Bay/Peninsula\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lazydogrestaurants.com/\">Lazy Dog\u003c/a> (Dublin + Concord + Newark)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hmbbrewingco.com\">Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. \u003c/a>(Half Moon Bay)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.billscafe.com/\">Bill’s Cafe\u003c/a> (Various South Bay locations)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://7milehouse.com/\">7 Mile House\u003c/a> (Brisbane)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://mossbeachdistillery.com/\">Moss Beach Distillery\u003c/a> (Half Moon Bay) - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/18482/check-please-bay-area-reviews-cala-moss-beach-distillery-rocker-oysterfellers-kitchen-saloon\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.rockosicecreamtacos.com/\">Rocko’s Ice Cream Tacos\u003c/a> (Santa Clara)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/ketch-joanne-restaurant-and-harbor-bar-half-moon-bay-3\">Ketch Joanne\u003c/a> (Half Moon Bay)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://brownchicken-browncow.com/\">Brown Chicken Brown Cow\u003c/a> (Campbell)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://reggaepot.com/menu/\">Reggae Pot\u003c/a> (Los Gatos)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.laderagrill.com/\">Ladera Grill\u003c/a> (Morgan Hill)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.therunningshopandhops.com/\">The Running Shop and Hops\u003c/a> (Morgan Hill)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://bubblesmorganhill.com/bubblesbrew/\">Bubbles & Brew\u003c/a> (Morgan Hill)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.samschowderhouse.com/\">Sam’s Chowder House\u003c/a> (Half Moon Bay)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thebarnhmb.com\">The Barn\u003c/a> (Half Moon Bay)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dadsluncheonette.com/\">Dad’s Luncheonette\u003c/a> (Half Moon Bay) - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/20090/check-please-bay-area-reviews-dads-luncheonette-marzano-east-bay-spice-company\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n",
"disqusIdentifier": "134529 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=134529",
"disqusUrl": "https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/08/26/dog-friendly-restaurants-bars-bay-area/",
"stats": {
"hasVideo": false,
"hasChartOrMap": false,
"hasAudio": false,
"hasPolis": false,
"wordCount": 1113,
"hasGoogleForm": false,
"hasGallery": false,
"hasHearkenModule": false,
"iframeSrcs": [],
"paragraphCount": 17
},
"modified": 1567629035,
"excerpt": "These dog-friendly eateries around the Bay Area get four paws up and two thumbs up from us.",
"headData": {
"twImgId": "",
"twTitle": "",
"ogTitle": "",
"ogImgId": "",
"twDescription": "",
"description": "These dog-friendly eateries around the Bay Area get four paws up and two thumbs up from us.",
"title": "Dog-Friendly Bars, Restaurants And More Near You | KQED",
"ogDescription": "",
"schema": {
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Article",
"headline": "Dog-Friendly Bars, Restaurants And More Near You",
"datePublished": "2019-08-26T09:56:24-07:00",
"dateModified": "2019-09-04T13:30:35-07:00",
"image": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"
}
},
"guestAuthors": [],
"slug": "dog-friendly-restaurants-bars-bay-area",
"status": "publish",
"path": "/bayareabites/134529/dog-friendly-restaurants-bars-bay-area",
"audioTrackLength": null,
"parsedContent": [
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "aside",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"tag": "dogs",
"num": "2",
"label": "More on Dogs "
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Last year, Bay Curious asked, \"\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11669269/are-there-really-more-dogs-than-children-in-s-f\">Are There Really More Dogs Than Children in S.F.?\u003c/a>\" The answer was yes!\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Despite that, it seemed to me and some of my colleagues that there weren't as many dog-friendly businesses in San Francisco as we thought. So we went to you, the KQED community, to find out where we could eat and drink around the Bay Area without any problems with our dogs in tow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.instagram.com/p/BzqyXSJB5RL/\">We asked you\u003c/a> to share your favorite dog-friendly bars/restaurants and, after double-checking the recommendations, we compiled a list below that gets four paws up (I consulted with my dog). Some highlights include:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Devil’s Teeth Baking Company\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "instagramLink",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"instagramUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/BrJAODFF5z4/"
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "fullwidth"
},
"numeric": [
"fullwidth"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Located a small-ish walk away from Ocean Beach, Devil’s Teeth Baking Company is open 7 days a week from 7am-4pm. The space is pretty small, but they have outside seating for you to enjoy their breakfast sandwiches while your dog (or someone else’s dog) stares you down, hoping for a bite.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I personally always go for The Special Breakfast Sandwich: two eggs, bacon, avocado, pepperjack cheese and lemon-garlic aioli all on a homemade buttermilk biscuit, and I end the meal (I share!) with a warm cinnamon roll the size of my face. Devil’s Teeth has dog treats for your furry friend, but they’ll probably still be drooling for whatever you’re eating. Bonus: $1 beignets every Sunday!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Dad’s Luncheonette\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "instagramLink",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"instagramUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwz4z4CHSaY/"
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>One of the quirkier destinations on the list, you might remember Dad’s Luncheonette from this year’s season Check, Please! Bay Area. Owners Scott Clark (a former three-Michelin star chef de cuisine) and Alexis Lu serve their small but mighty menu of American classics with a Californian twist from a historic train caboose in Half Moon Bay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Being a caboose, there isn’t much seating inside, but you can enjoy your meal outside. Order a dog burger from the menu—it’s made from the same high-quality ingredients they use in their kitchen to make the human food!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Mersea\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "instagramLink",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"instagramUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv647B7B-jJ/"
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Talk about views! Head to Treasure Island for a unique experience at Mersea, Treasure Island's only all-day restaurant. It's built out of shipping containers and a military kitchen, and it has a lovely view of San Francisco on a clear day (it's even kind of cool on a foggy day).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Enjoy the bocce courts, food and view at Mersea with your dog by your side—we'd call that a pretty good time.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Mutt Lynch Winery\u003c/h2>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "instagramLink",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"instagramUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwuyux0hs0z/"
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>On Mutt Lynch Winery’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.muttlynchwinery.com/\">website\u003c/a>, the Santa Rosa Press Democrat called it “a dog-gone paradise for canines and those who love them.” And, if you love dogs, this place will definitely cater to that interest! While you enjoy the wine, your dogs can enjoy house-made biscuits, maybe even a dog treat flight on an adorable dog-shaped cheeseboard (can you tell they love dogs).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They also regularly hold Yappy Hours where your canine companion can join you in the tasting room for happy hours dedicated to raising funds for local, national and international animal rescue organizations!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Drake’s Dealership\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Drake’s Dealership in Oakland has 32 beers on tap and freshly made wood-fired pizzas. But the best part? It has an open-air beer garden where you can hang out with your dogs (as long as they are leashed). If it gets chilly at night, there are fire pits and heating lamps to keep you and your pup warm.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you love the idea of drinking beer and hanging out with dogs but aren’t too sure about making the trip, just take a peek at their Instagram hashtag \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/dogsofdrakes/\">#dogsofdrake\u003c/a>. Drake's also has enough space if you want to go with a group. And if it's a group of humans or a group of dogs, we'll leave that up to you!\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "instagramLink",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"instagramUrl": "https://www.instagram.com/p/B1SKdtIhyv8/"
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "floatright"
},
"numeric": [
"floatright"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have more recommendations to be added to the list below, just let us know on \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/KQEDcheckplease/\">Facebook\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/KQEDcheckplease\">Twitter\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/kqedbayareabites/\">Instagram\u003c/a>!\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>San Francisco\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.4505burgersandbbq.com/menus/\">4505 Burgers & BBQ\u003c/a> (SF + Oakland) - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/19773/check-please-bay-area-reviews-4505-burgers-bbq-ramen-gaijin-eight-tables-by-george-chen\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://dynamodonut.com/\">Dynamo Donut + Coffee\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cultivarsf.com/\">Cultivar\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/eats-san-francisco\">Eats\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.allgoodpizza.com/\">All Good Pizza\u003c/a> - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/19800/check-please-bay-area-reviews-all-good-pizza-kendejah-restaurant-siam-bay-authentic-thai-cuisine\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.zaziesf.com/\">Zazie\u003c/a> - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or6Gy1MXETs\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.rampsf.com/\">The Ramp\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.somastreatfoodpark.com/\">SOMA Streat Food Park\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.southernpacificbrewing.com/\">Southern Pacific Brewery\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.anchorbrewing.com/publictaps\">Anchor Public Taps\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.barebottle.com/\">Barebottle Brewing Company\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.juniorbarsf.com/\">Junior’s\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://harmonicbrewing.com/\">Harmonic Brewing\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.elixirsf.com\">Elixir\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://brasstackssf.com/\">Brass Tacks\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.aninasf.com/\">Anina\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sessionssf.com/\">Sessions in Presidio\u003c/a> - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/17290/check-please-bay-area-reviews-sessions-at-the-presidio-doppio-zero-pizzeria-napoletana-and-waterbar\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://outerlandssf.com/\">Outerlands\u003c/a> - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://video.kqed.org/video/check-please-bay-area-bella-trattoria-outerlands-greens-restaurant/\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.parkchalet.com/\">Park Chalet\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.theeparkside.com/\">Thee Parkside\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.devilsteethbakingcompany.com/\">Devil’s Teeth Baking Company\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>East Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.mezzo-berkeley.com/\">Mezzo\u003c/a> (Berkeley)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.fobkitchen.com/\">FOB Kitchen\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mersea.restaurant/\">Mersea\u003c/a> (Treasure Island)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://drinkdrakes.com/dealership/\">Drake’s Dealership\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://elismilehigh.com/\">Eli's Mile High Club\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.mikehessbrewing.com/\">Mike Hess Brewing Co\u003c/a> (Walnut Creek)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.calicraft.com/\">Calicraft Brewing Co\u003c/a> (Walnut Creek)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.saucedbbqandspirits.com/\">Sauced BBQ\u003c/a> (Livermore + Walnut Creek)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.prizefighterbar.com/\">Prizefighter\u003c/a> (Emeryville)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.arthurmacs.com/\">Arthur Mac’s Tap & Snack\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://telegraphoakland.com/\">Telegraph Beer Garden\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ghosttownbrewing.com/\">Ghost Town Brewing\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://theforgepizza.com/\">Forge\u003c/a> (Oakland + Napa + Danville)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.picanteberkeley.com/\">Picante\u003c/a> (Berkeley) - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k67ErJFdZ3Q\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.temescalbrewing.com/\">Temescal Brewing\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.stellanonna.com/\">Stella Nona\u003c/a> (Berkeley)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://old-kan.com/\">Old Kan\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://fieldworkbrewing.com/\">Fieldwork Brewing\u003c/a> (See all Bay Area locations on their site)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hotsytotsyclub.com/\">Hotsy Totsy\u003c/a> (Albany)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.cleoph.us/\">Cleophus Quealy Beer Company\u003c/a> (San Leandro)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.aleindustries.com/\">Ale Industries\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.factionbrewing.com/\">Faction Brewery\u003c/a> (Alameda)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://therake.admiralmaltings.com/\">The Rake at Admiral Maltings\u003c/a> (Alameda)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://alamedaislandbrewingcompany.com/\">Alameda Island Brewing\u003c/a> (Alameda)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thetrappist.com\">Trappist\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://belcampo.com/\">Belcampo Meat Co.\u003c/a> (Oakland + Larkspur)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-amplifier-oakland\">Amplifier\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.heartanddaggersaloon.com/\">Heart and Dagger Saloon\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.novelbrewing.com/\">Novel Brewing Co.\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.federationbrewing.com/\">Federation Brewing\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://kingfishpubandcafe.com/\">Kingfish Pub and Cafe\u003c/a> (Oakland)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.grandlakekitchen.com/\">Grand Lake Kitchen\u003c/a> (Oakland) - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/18204/check-please-bay-area-season-12-reviews-monkey-king-pub-and-grub-farmstead-at-long-meadow-ranch-grand-lake-kitchen\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>North Bay\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hannawinery.com/\">Hanna Winery\u003c/a> (Santa Rosa)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amistavineyards.com/VISIT/Amista\">Amista\u003c/a> (Sonoma)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.muttlynchwinery.com/Visit-Us/Tasting-Room\">Mutt Lynch Winery\u003c/a> (Marin)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.ballettovineyards.com/visit-us/\">Baletto Vineyards\u003c/a> (Santa Rosa)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.coastcafebolinas.com/\">Coast Cafe\u003c/a> (Bolinas)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.barbocce.com/\">Bar Bocce\u003c/a> (Sausalito)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://themarshallstore.com/\">The Marshall Store\u003c/a> (Marshall)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/garden-grill-guerneville\">Garden Grill\u003c/a> (Guernville)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>South Bay/Peninsula\u003c/h2>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.lazydogrestaurants.com/\">Lazy Dog\u003c/a> (Dublin + Concord + Newark)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.hmbbrewingco.com\">Half Moon Bay Brewing Co. \u003c/a>(Half Moon Bay)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.billscafe.com/\">Bill’s Cafe\u003c/a> (Various South Bay locations)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://7milehouse.com/\">7 Mile House\u003c/a> (Brisbane)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://mossbeachdistillery.com/\">Moss Beach Distillery\u003c/a> (Half Moon Bay) - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/18482/check-please-bay-area-reviews-cala-moss-beach-distillery-rocker-oysterfellers-kitchen-saloon\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.rockosicecreamtacos.com/\">Rocko’s Ice Cream Tacos\u003c/a> (Santa Clara)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/ketch-joanne-restaurant-and-harbor-bar-half-moon-bay-3\">Ketch Joanne\u003c/a> (Half Moon Bay)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://brownchicken-browncow.com/\">Brown Chicken Brown Cow\u003c/a> (Campbell)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://reggaepot.com/menu/\">Reggae Pot\u003c/a> (Los Gatos)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.laderagrill.com/\">Ladera Grill\u003c/a> (Morgan Hill)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.therunningshopandhops.com/\">The Running Shop and Hops\u003c/a> (Morgan Hill)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://bubblesmorganhill.com/bubblesbrew/\">Bubbles & Brew\u003c/a> (Morgan Hill)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.samschowderhouse.com/\">Sam’s Chowder House\u003c/a> (Half Moon Bay)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thebarnhmb.com\">The Barn\u003c/a> (Half Moon Bay)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.dadsluncheonette.com/\">Dad’s Luncheonette\u003c/a> (Half Moon Bay) - \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/20090/check-please-bay-area-reviews-dads-luncheonette-marzano-east-bay-spice-company\">Watch the Check, Please! Bay Area episode\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
}
],
"link": "/bayareabites/134529/dog-friendly-restaurants-bars-bay-area",
"authors": [
"11404"
],
"categories": [
"bayareabites_301",
"bayareabites_264",
"bayareabites_13306",
"bayareabites_8770",
"bayareabites_11028",
"bayareabites_10028",
"bayareabites_13746",
"bayareabites_1146",
"bayareabites_15155",
"bayareabites_366",
"bayareabites_1619",
"bayareabites_1807",
"bayareabites_90",
"bayareabites_91",
"bayareabites_119"
],
"tags": [
"bayareabites_14751",
"bayareabites_16220",
"bayareabites_13822",
"bayareabites_9710",
"bayareabites_13419",
"bayareabites_9563",
"bayareabites_14757",
"bayareabites_14745",
"bayareabites_2736"
],
"featImg": "bayareabites_134533",
"label": "bayareabites"
},
"bayareabites_133932": {
"type": "posts",
"id": "bayareabites_133932",
"meta": {
"index": "posts_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "133932",
"score": null,
"sort": [
1560197418000
]
},
"parent": 0,
"labelTerm": {
"site": "bayareabites"
},
"blocks": [],
"publishDate": 1560197418,
"format": "standard",
"disqusTitle": "We Drink Basically The Same Wine As Ancient Romans — And That's Not So Great",
"title": "We Drink Basically The Same Wine As Ancient Romans — And That's Not So Great",
"headTitle": "Bay Area Bites | KQED Food",
"content": "\u003cp>[aside tag='wine' label='More Wine Stories']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With wine, older usually means better. Vintage, our word for \"classily aged,\"\u003ca href=\"https://www.etymonline.com/word/vintage\"> comes from the winemaking process\u003c/a>. Wines from decades ago fetch far higher prices than freshly-made ones. Wine itself is woven throughout ancient history, from ancient Judeo-Christian rites (hello, Last Supper!) to Egyptian ceremonies to Roman orgies. And the grape varieties we like tend to have auspicious and lengthy pasts: for instance, Chardonnay grapes from the Champagne region have been made into white wine since the Middle Ages.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But until now, nobody knew just how ancient the wines we've been drinking are. According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41477-019-0437-5\">a new study\u003c/a> in \u003cem>Nature Plants\u003c/em> published Monday, many of the most popular wine varieties sold today are extremely genetically similar to the wines that Ancient Romans drank — and may have existed for thousands of years longer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To determine the genetic lineages of the wines they studied, researchers collected 28 grape seeds from nine ancient sites in France, some sites dating back 2,500 years. They then analyzed the grapes' genes and compared them to modern varietals — something that hasn't been done before, and required a monumental cross-disciplinary effort by ancient DNA researchers, archaeologists and modern grape geneticists.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Of the 28 ancient seeds the researchers tested, all were genetically related to grapes grown today. Sixteen of the 28 were within one or two generations of modern varieties. And in at least once case, the researchers found that consumers are drinking wine from the same grapes as Medieval Frenchmen from 900 years ago: the rare savagnin blanc (not to be confused with sauvignon), a light, floral white varietal with rigorous growing standards and a small range of cultivation in eastern France.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In other cases, we are drinking almost the exact same wine as Roman emperors—our pinot noir and syrah grapes are \"siblings\" of the Roman varieties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The researchers' findings demonstrate just how enduring wine consumers' tastes can be, and how careful winemakers have been in preserving popular and enduring varietals, according to \u003ca href=\"https://www.york.ac.uk/archaeology/staff/academic-staff/wales/\">Nathan Wales\u003c/a>, a study co-author and lecturer at the University of York specializing in paleogenomics (the study of ancient DNA).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"When we imagined people 1,000 years ago drinking wine ... the question was ... how different was the stuff in that bottle? Now we've got the answer,\" says Wales. \"It's incredibly likely that someone 1,000 years ago was drinking something that's pretty much genetically identical to what we drink today.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But wait. Living things evolve, right? Not domesticated wine grapes — we've hijacked natural selection to serve our own tastes for thousands of years. It works like this: Instead of letting grapes pollinate each other and go through sexual reproduction, most winemakers essentially clone their plants through a process called \"vegetative propagation.\" This can either involve inserting dormant buds into existing roots, or taking a vine shoot from a mother plant and planting it directly in the earth. The new vine remains genetically identical to its \"parent,\" with all the ineffable qualities that make it produce merlots and pinot grigios.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cultivatingdiversity.org/people.html\">Zoë Migicovsky\u003c/a>, a postdoctoral researcher at\u003ca href=\"https://www.dal.ca/\"> Dalhousie University\u003c/a> in Canada specializing in apple and grape genetics who was not involved in the study, calls the research \"fascinating.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"[These grapevines have] been around for hundreds and hundreds of years, but everything around [them] has continued to change,\" she says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But, she says, the research also reveals a deep vulnerability in wine cultivation — our own obsession with pedigree and timelessness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the environment changes around these wine varietals, they remain the same — genetically frozen in the past. This renders them susceptible to ever-evolving pests, pathogens and extreme weather. \"If these varietals are genetically identical all over the world ... it means they're all susceptible to the same pests and diseases as well,\" Migicovsky says. \"We [will] need to use more chemicals and sprays in growing [them]\" as threats advance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A big part of Migicovsky's research involves the resilience of wine — how to breed sturdier grapes, ones that can withstand the environmental changes we're going through now as a result of climate change. Warming temperatures may increase the strength of \u003ca href=\"https://phys.org/news/2018-08-global-insects-crops.html\">certain pests and pathogens\u003c/a>. And extreme weather events will hit the wine industry hard, she says. For instance, just recently in her home province in Nova Scotia, Canada, a frost \"devastated\" the wine industry. \"We're going to see more and more of that now,\" she says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But this doesn't mean all wines are doomed. \"There is a lot of diversity in grapevines,\" Migicovsky says. \"We can breed varieties that are more tolerant and resistant for our current environment.\" It's mostly a brand name thing: The same forces that have kept pinots nearly identical for 2,000 years are making winemakers vulnerable, clinging to ancient lineages like old aristocrats. Tastes can change and evolve, and new grapes could display a magnificent array of tastes and textures to rival the ones we have now, Migicovsky believes. To keep the wine industry alive, she says it may be up to winemakers and consumers to let go of the savagnins, the pinots, the merlots — and embrace a hardier set of grapes that will survive to titillate and inebriate future generations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/06/10/731272004/we-drink-basically-the-same-wine-as-ancient-romans-and-thats-not-so-great\">NPR.org\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n",
"disqusIdentifier": "133932 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=133932",
"disqusUrl": "https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/06/10/we-drink-basically-the-same-wine-as-ancient-romans-and-thats-not-so-great/",
"stats": {
"hasVideo": false,
"hasChartOrMap": false,
"hasAudio": false,
"hasPolis": false,
"wordCount": 892,
"hasGoogleForm": false,
"hasGallery": false,
"hasHearkenModule": false,
"iframeSrcs": [],
"paragraphCount": 18
},
"modified": 1560197460,
"excerpt": "Many of today's most popular wine varieties are extremely genetically similar to wines that may have existed for thousands of years, a new study finds. In the face of climate change, that's risky. ",
"headData": {
"twImgId": "",
"twTitle": "",
"ogTitle": "",
"ogImgId": "",
"twDescription": "",
"description": "Many of today's most popular wine varieties are extremely genetically similar to wines that may have existed for thousands of years, a new study finds. In the face of climate change, that's risky. ",
"title": "We Drink Basically The Same Wine As Ancient Romans — And That's Not So Great | KQED",
"ogDescription": "",
"schema": {
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Article",
"headline": "We Drink Basically The Same Wine As Ancient Romans — And That's Not So Great",
"datePublished": "2019-06-10T13:10:18-07:00",
"dateModified": "2019-06-10T13:11:00-07:00",
"image": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"
}
},
"guestAuthors": [],
"slug": "we-drink-basically-the-same-wine-as-ancient-romans-and-thats-not-so-great",
"status": "publish",
"nprApiLink": "http://api.npr.org/query?id=731272004&apiKey=MDAxOTAwOTE4MDEyMTkxMDAzNjczZDljZA004",
"nprByline": "Susie Neilson, NPR Food",
"nprStoryDate": "Mon, 10 Jun 2019 14:51:57 -0400",
"nprLastModifiedDate": "Mon, 10 Jun 2019 14:55:00 -0400",
"nprHtmlLink": "https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/06/10/731272004/we-drink-basically-the-same-wine-as-ancient-romans-and-thats-not-so-great?ft=nprml&f=731272004",
"nprStoryId": "731272004",
"nprRetrievedStory": "1",
"nprPubDate": "Mon, 10 Jun 2019 14:54:00 -0400",
"path": "/bayareabites/133932/we-drink-basically-the-same-wine-as-ancient-romans-and-thats-not-so-great",
"audioTrackLength": null,
"parsedContent": [
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "aside",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"tag": "wine",
"label": "More Wine Stories "
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With wine, older usually means better. Vintage, our word for \"classily aged,\"\u003ca href=\"https://www.etymonline.com/word/vintage\"> comes from the winemaking process\u003c/a>. Wines from decades ago fetch far higher prices than freshly-made ones. Wine itself is woven throughout ancient history, from ancient Judeo-Christian rites (hello, Last Supper!) to Egyptian ceremonies to Roman orgies. And the grape varieties we like tend to have auspicious and lengthy pasts: for instance, Chardonnay grapes from the Champagne region have been made into white wine since the Middle Ages.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But until now, nobody knew just how ancient the wines we've been drinking are. According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.nature.com/articles/s41477-019-0437-5\">a new study\u003c/a> in \u003cem>Nature Plants\u003c/em> published Monday, many of the most popular wine varieties sold today are extremely genetically similar to the wines that Ancient Romans drank — and may have existed for thousands of years longer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>To determine the genetic lineages of the wines they studied, researchers collected 28 grape seeds from nine ancient sites in France, some sites dating back 2,500 years. They then analyzed the grapes' genes and compared them to modern varietals — something that hasn't been done before, and required a monumental cross-disciplinary effort by ancient DNA researchers, archaeologists and modern grape geneticists.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Of the 28 ancient seeds the researchers tested, all were genetically related to grapes grown today. Sixteen of the 28 were within one or two generations of modern varieties. And in at least once case, the researchers found that consumers are drinking wine from the same grapes as Medieval Frenchmen from 900 years ago: the rare savagnin blanc (not to be confused with sauvignon), a light, floral white varietal with rigorous growing standards and a small range of cultivation in eastern France.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "fullwidth"
},
"numeric": [
"fullwidth"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In other cases, we are drinking almost the exact same wine as Roman emperors—our pinot noir and syrah grapes are \"siblings\" of the Roman varieties.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The researchers' findings demonstrate just how enduring wine consumers' tastes can be, and how careful winemakers have been in preserving popular and enduring varietals, according to \u003ca href=\"https://www.york.ac.uk/archaeology/staff/academic-staff/wales/\">Nathan Wales\u003c/a>, a study co-author and lecturer at the University of York specializing in paleogenomics (the study of ancient DNA).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"When we imagined people 1,000 years ago drinking wine ... the question was ... how different was the stuff in that bottle? Now we've got the answer,\" says Wales. \"It's incredibly likely that someone 1,000 years ago was drinking something that's pretty much genetically identical to what we drink today.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But wait. Living things evolve, right? Not domesticated wine grapes — we've hijacked natural selection to serve our own tastes for thousands of years. It works like this: Instead of letting grapes pollinate each other and go through sexual reproduction, most winemakers essentially clone their plants through a process called \"vegetative propagation.\" This can either involve inserting dormant buds into existing roots, or taking a vine shoot from a mother plant and planting it directly in the earth. The new vine remains genetically identical to its \"parent,\" with all the ineffable qualities that make it produce merlots and pinot grigios.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cultivatingdiversity.org/people.html\">Zoë Migicovsky\u003c/a>, a postdoctoral researcher at\u003ca href=\"https://www.dal.ca/\"> Dalhousie University\u003c/a> in Canada specializing in apple and grape genetics who was not involved in the study, calls the research \"fascinating.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"[These grapevines have] been around for hundreds and hundreds of years, but everything around [them] has continued to change,\" she says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But, she says, the research also reveals a deep vulnerability in wine cultivation — our own obsession with pedigree and timelessness.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the environment changes around these wine varietals, they remain the same — genetically frozen in the past. This renders them susceptible to ever-evolving pests, pathogens and extreme weather. \"If these varietals are genetically identical all over the world ... it means they're all susceptible to the same pests and diseases as well,\" Migicovsky says. \"We [will] need to use more chemicals and sprays in growing [them]\" as threats advance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A big part of Migicovsky's research involves the resilience of wine — how to breed sturdier grapes, ones that can withstand the environmental changes we're going through now as a result of climate change. Warming temperatures may increase the strength of \u003ca href=\"https://phys.org/news/2018-08-global-insects-crops.html\">certain pests and pathogens\u003c/a>. And extreme weather events will hit the wine industry hard, she says. For instance, just recently in her home province in Nova Scotia, Canada, a frost \"devastated\" the wine industry. \"We're going to see more and more of that now,\" she says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But this doesn't mean all wines are doomed. \"There is a lot of diversity in grapevines,\" Migicovsky says. \"We can breed varieties that are more tolerant and resistant for our current environment.\" It's mostly a brand name thing: The same forces that have kept pinots nearly identical for 2,000 years are making winemakers vulnerable, clinging to ancient lineages like old aristocrats. Tastes can change and evolve, and new grapes could display a magnificent array of tastes and textures to rival the ones we have now, Migicovsky believes. To keep the wine industry alive, she says it may be up to winemakers and consumers to let go of the savagnins, the pinots, the merlots — and embrace a hardier set of grapes that will survive to titillate and inebriate future generations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/06/10/731272004/we-drink-basically-the-same-wine-as-ancient-romans-and-thats-not-so-great\">NPR.org\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
}
],
"link": "/bayareabites/133932/we-drink-basically-the-same-wine-as-ancient-romans-and-thats-not-so-great",
"authors": [
"byline_bayareabites_133932"
],
"categories": [
"bayareabites_11028",
"bayareabites_2090",
"bayareabites_10028",
"bayareabites_10916",
"bayareabites_358",
"bayareabites_60",
"bayareabites_119"
],
"tags": [
"bayareabites_836",
"bayareabites_16272",
"bayareabites_14756",
"bayareabites_14748"
],
"featImg": "bayareabites_133934",
"label": "bayareabites"
},
"bayareabites_133908": {
"type": "posts",
"id": "bayareabites_133908",
"meta": {
"index": "posts_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "133908",
"score": null,
"sort": [
1559933127000
]
},
"parent": 0,
"labelTerm": {
"site": "bayareabites"
},
"blocks": [],
"publishDate": 1559933127,
"format": "standard",
"disqusTitle": "5 Delightful Pinks to Celebrate National Rosé Day",
"title": "5 Delightful Pinks to Celebrate National Rosé Day",
"headTitle": "Bay Area Bites | KQED Food",
"content": "\u003cp>[aside tag='wine' label='Sip on Some Wine News']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Celebrate National Rosé Day this weekend with some of my favorites! From cans to screwcaps to sparkling and bottles—there are so many wines I've been eyeing and have tasted. I sampled wines under $10 and some up to $30, but here are 5 of my favorites:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://www.fleursdeprairie.com/index.html\">2018 Fleurs de Prairie Rosé\u003c/a>, Vin de Provence, France $17\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133911\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 202px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/Fleurs-de-Prairie.jpg\" alt=\"The Fleurs de Prairie is fresh, vibrant and oh-so-easy to enjoy.\" width=\"202\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133911\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/Fleurs-de-Prairie.jpg 202w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/Fleurs-de-Prairie-160x475.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Fleurs de Prairie is fresh, vibrant and oh-so-easy to enjoy. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Fleurs de Prairie)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Fleurs is the epitome of chic pink. Hailing from southern France’s Côtes de Provence, this aromatic rosé in made in the classic Provençal style capturing an alluring pale hue and delicate flavors. With a stylish wildflower-embellished bottle that gives a nod to the meaning of the name, the Fleurs de Prairie blends traditional grapes such as Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. It is fresh, vibrant and oh-so-easy to enjoy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.botabox.com/\">2018 Bota Box Dry Rosé\u003c/a>, California $24 box = $6 bottle\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133910\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 295px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/Bota-box.png\" alt=\"Bota Box is the best rosé deal on the market.\" width=\"295\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133910\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/Bota-box.png 295w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/Bota-box-160x217.png 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bota Box is the best rosé deal on the market. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Bota Box)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Think boxed wine is cheap? Not so fast. Bota Box will have you thinking “inside” the box. This three-liter container is the equivalent of four bottles, so it is affordable. But, because the quality of the wine is so high, it’s the best rosé deal on the market. Bota Box can stay fresh for weeks, is portable, and the packaging is environmentally friendly. Juicy with a dry finish, it’s a pink to drink all summer long.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bodegasfaustino.com/en/wines/faustino-vii-rose\">2018 Faustino VII Rosado\u003c/a>, Rioja, Spain $12\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133912\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 202px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/faustino--e1559933038568.png\" alt=\"The Faustino Rosado is a rosé meant to be drunk with food from fruit salad to barbeque ribs...and everything in between.\" width=\"202\" height=\"540\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133912\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Faustino Rosado is a rosé meant to be drunk with food from fruit salad to barbeque ribs...and everything in between. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Faustino Wines)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Often drinkers think of only elegant reds from the region of Rioja, Spain, but the lesser-known treasure is Rioja Rosados. Made with Tempranillo – the classic red grape of Rioja – the Faustino is a dry-styled pink with spicy notes and a whiff of floral aromas. Medium-bodied with bright acidity, it’s a rosé meant to be drunk with food from fruit salad to barbeque ribs...and everything in between.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"https://shop.lvewines.com\">2018 LVE Rosé\u003c/a>, Côtes de Provence, France $25\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133913\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/LVE-rose.png\" alt=\"If you want to splurge on a pink with star power, look to Legend Vineyard Exclusives.\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133913\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/LVE-rose.png 600w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/LVE-rose-160x160.png 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you want to splurge on a pink with star power, look to Legend Vineyard Exclusives. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Legend Vineyard Exclusives)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you want to splurge on a pink with star power, look to Legend Vineyard Exclusives (LVE). A partnership between wine-loving singer, John Legend, and celebrity vintner, Jean-Charles Boisset, the LVE brand has a home in Napa Valley at Raymond Vineyards, but its heart is in France. This beautifully-dressed bottle is not only pretty to look at but delicious to drink.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://scharffenbergercellars.com/\">Scharffenberger Brut Rosé ‘Excellence’ Sparkling\u003c/a>, Mendocino County, California $26\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133914\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 210px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/Scharffenberger--e1559933071642.jpg\" alt=\"The Brut Rosé ‘Excellence’ is a wine to open for cocktails but has the richness to pair with an entire meal including dessert.\" width=\"210\" height=\"665\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133914\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Brut Rosé ‘Excellence’ is a wine to open for cocktails but has the richness to pair with an entire meal including dessert. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Scharffenberger)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Scharffenberger has been crafting world-class sparkling wine in Mendocino for nearly 40 years. This pink bubbly shows why it’s one of California’s classics. Using the traditional bottle-fermented method, their wines are known for smooth complexity. Made with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the Brut Rosé ‘Excellence’ is a wine to open for cocktails but has the richness to pair with an entire meal including dessert. Pop one open tonight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thirsty for more beverage advice? You can find some of my wine, beer and spirits tips for you \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/category/wine-tips/\">here\u003c/a>. \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n",
"disqusIdentifier": "133908 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=133908",
"disqusUrl": "https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/06/07/5-delightful-pinks-to-celebrate-national-rose-day/",
"stats": {
"hasVideo": false,
"hasChartOrMap": false,
"hasAudio": false,
"hasPolis": false,
"wordCount": 621,
"hasGoogleForm": false,
"hasGallery": false,
"hasHearkenModule": false,
"iframeSrcs": [],
"paragraphCount": 14
},
"modified": 1559933268,
"excerpt": "Check, Please! Bay Area's host Leslie Sbrocco shares 5 delightful (and affordable) pinks to celebrate National Rosé Day.",
"headData": {
"twImgId": "",
"twTitle": "",
"ogTitle": "",
"ogImgId": "",
"twDescription": "",
"description": "Check, Please! Bay Area's host Leslie Sbrocco shares 5 delightful (and affordable) pinks to celebrate National Rosé Day.",
"title": "5 Delightful Pinks to Celebrate National Rosé Day | KQED",
"ogDescription": "",
"schema": {
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Article",
"headline": "5 Delightful Pinks to Celebrate National Rosé Day",
"datePublished": "2019-06-07T11:45:27-07:00",
"dateModified": "2019-06-07T11:47:48-07:00",
"image": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"
}
},
"guestAuthors": [],
"slug": "5-delightful-pinks-to-celebrate-national-rose-day",
"status": "publish",
"nprByline": "\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/host-biography\">Leslie Sbrocco\u003c/a>",
"path": "/bayareabites/133908/5-delightful-pinks-to-celebrate-national-rose-day",
"audioTrackLength": null,
"parsedContent": [
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "aside",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"tag": "wine",
"label": "Sip on Some Wine News "
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Celebrate National Rosé Day this weekend with some of my favorites! From cans to screwcaps to sparkling and bottles—there are so many wines I've been eyeing and have tasted. I sampled wines under $10 and some up to $30, but here are 5 of my favorites:\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"http://www.fleursdeprairie.com/index.html\">2018 Fleurs de Prairie Rosé\u003c/a>, Vin de Provence, France $17\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133911\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 202px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/Fleurs-de-Prairie.jpg\" alt=\"The Fleurs de Prairie is fresh, vibrant and oh-so-easy to enjoy.\" width=\"202\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133911\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/Fleurs-de-Prairie.jpg 202w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/Fleurs-de-Prairie-160x475.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Fleurs de Prairie is fresh, vibrant and oh-so-easy to enjoy. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Fleurs de Prairie)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003c/h2>\u003cp>Fleurs is the epitome of chic pink. Hailing from southern France’s Côtes de Provence, this aromatic rosé in made in the classic Provençal style capturing an alluring pale hue and delicate flavors. With a stylish wildflower-embellished bottle that gives a nod to the meaning of the name, the Fleurs de Prairie blends traditional grapes such as Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah. It is fresh, vibrant and oh-so-easy to enjoy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.botabox.com/\">2018 Bota Box Dry Rosé\u003c/a>, California $24 box = $6 bottle\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133910\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 295px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/Bota-box.png\" alt=\"Bota Box is the best rosé deal on the market.\" width=\"295\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133910\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/Bota-box.png 295w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/Bota-box-160x217.png 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bota Box is the best rosé deal on the market. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Bota Box)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Think boxed wine is cheap? Not so fast. Bota Box will have you thinking “inside” the box. This three-liter container is the equivalent of four bottles, so it is affordable. But, because the quality of the wine is so high, it’s the best rosé deal on the market. Bota Box can stay fresh for weeks, is portable, and the packaging is environmentally friendly. Juicy with a dry finish, it’s a pink to drink all summer long.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "fullwidth"
},
"numeric": [
"fullwidth"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bodegasfaustino.com/en/wines/faustino-vii-rose\">2018 Faustino VII Rosado\u003c/a>, Rioja, Spain $12\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133912\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 202px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/faustino--e1559933038568.png\" alt=\"The Faustino Rosado is a rosé meant to be drunk with food from fruit salad to barbeque ribs...and everything in between.\" width=\"202\" height=\"540\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133912\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Faustino Rosado is a rosé meant to be drunk with food from fruit salad to barbeque ribs...and everything in between. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Faustino Wines)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Often drinkers think of only elegant reds from the region of Rioja, Spain, but the lesser-known treasure is Rioja Rosados. Made with Tempranillo – the classic red grape of Rioja – the Faustino is a dry-styled pink with spicy notes and a whiff of floral aromas. Medium-bodied with bright acidity, it’s a rosé meant to be drunk with food from fruit salad to barbeque ribs...and everything in between.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"https://shop.lvewines.com\">2018 LVE Rosé\u003c/a>, Côtes de Provence, France $25\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133913\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/LVE-rose.png\" alt=\"If you want to splurge on a pink with star power, look to Legend Vineyard Exclusives.\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133913\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/LVE-rose.png 600w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/LVE-rose-160x160.png 160w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you want to splurge on a pink with star power, look to Legend Vineyard Exclusives. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Legend Vineyard Exclusives)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you want to splurge on a pink with star power, look to Legend Vineyard Exclusives (LVE). A partnership between wine-loving singer, John Legend, and celebrity vintner, Jean-Charles Boisset, the LVE brand has a home in Napa Valley at Raymond Vineyards, but its heart is in France. This beautifully-dressed bottle is not only pretty to look at but delicious to drink.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"http://scharffenbergercellars.com/\">Scharffenberger Brut Rosé ‘Excellence’ Sparkling\u003c/a>, Mendocino County, California $26\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133914\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 210px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/06/Scharffenberger--e1559933071642.jpg\" alt=\"The Brut Rosé ‘Excellence’ is a wine to open for cocktails but has the richness to pair with an entire meal including dessert.\" width=\"210\" height=\"665\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133914\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Brut Rosé ‘Excellence’ is a wine to open for cocktails but has the richness to pair with an entire meal including dessert. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Scharffenberger)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Scharffenberger has been crafting world-class sparkling wine in Mendocino for nearly 40 years. This pink bubbly shows why it’s one of California’s classics. Using the traditional bottle-fermented method, their wines are known for smooth complexity. Made with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the Brut Rosé ‘Excellence’ is a wine to open for cocktails but has the richness to pair with an entire meal including dessert. Pop one open tonight.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Thirsty for more beverage advice? You can find some of my wine, beer and spirits tips for you \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/category/wine-tips/\">here\u003c/a>. \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
}
],
"link": "/bayareabites/133908/5-delightful-pinks-to-celebrate-national-rose-day",
"authors": [
"byline_bayareabites_133908"
],
"categories": [
"bayareabites_11028",
"bayareabites_10028",
"bayareabites_119"
],
"tags": [
"bayareabites_763",
"bayareabites_13419",
"bayareabites_867",
"bayareabites_261",
"bayareabites_14748"
],
"featImg": "bayareabites_133917",
"label": "bayareabites"
},
"bayareabites_133741": {
"type": "posts",
"id": "bayareabites_133741",
"meta": {
"index": "posts_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "133741",
"score": null,
"sort": [
1558654351000
]
},
"parent": 0,
"labelTerm": {
"site": "bayareabites"
},
"blocks": [],
"publishDate": 1558654351,
"format": "standard",
"disqusTitle": "How to BottleRock Like a Pro: Tips and Tricks from a Napa Local",
"title": "How to BottleRock Like a Pro: Tips and Tricks from a Napa Local",
"headTitle": "Bay Area Bites | KQED Food",
"content": "\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_133371,arts_13848210' label='More BottleRock 2019']\u003cbr>\n\u003ci>by Jess Landers\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a Napa local, I’ve been attending the BottleRock music festival since its inception in 2013, which featured The Black Keys, Kings of Leon, and the Zac Brown Band as headliners. I’ve only missed one year—in 2017, I was on my honeymoon—and have mastered how to make the most of the festival weekend even as BottleRock continues to grow in popularity and size.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From where you can find free nearby parking to why you should always pack extra toilet paper, here are some of my top tips and tricks for BottleRocking like a local.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pack like a Pro\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133744\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-133744\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"BottleRock attendee with JaM Cellars balloon and wine.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">BottleRock attendee with Jam Cellars balloon and wine. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s important to note that BottleRock has a \u003ca href=\"https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/info/\">new bag policy\u003c/a> this year, which bans backpacks. As for what you should put in your bag: \u003cb>a hat and sunscreen\u003c/b> (lotion, not spray; aerosol cans are banned) will keep you protected from the sun—there is very limited shade in General Admission—and \u003cb>a jacket\u003c/b> will keep you warm at night. I can’t stress this enough: the temperature will drop significantly when the sun goes down.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Toilet paper and hand sanitizer\u003c/b> always come in handy when the porta potties inevitably run out of TP and soap. I also like to bring a \u003cstrong>portable charger\u003c/strong> to power up my phone, which always ends up dying before the headlining act from all of the photos and videos I take.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An \u003cstrong>empty stainless steel water bottle\u003c/strong> is an absolute must. It’s good for the environment and your wallet, for BottleRock has free refilling stations throughout the festival so you can keep hydrated. But \u003cstrong>the water bottle can have a dual purpose\u003c/strong>. My trick: I purchase two alcohol beverages at once, drink one, and pour the other in my water bottle to keep it cold. This saves you from having to weave through thick crowds and wait in line every time you’re ready for a drink. For this, I recommend a bottle that keeps beverages cold.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Getting There\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133745\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"636\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133745\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber-800x530.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Uber and Lyft are always great options, especially if you’ll be drinking, but expect them to have surging prices due to high volume, which also means you could end up waiting a while to get one. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are many \u003ca href=\"https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/transportation/\">transportation options\u003c/a> available for getting to and from the festival. BottleRock is selling tickets to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bottlerock-bus-program-2019-tickets-52672298262\">chartered buses\u003c/a> going to and from San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose, Fairfield, Sonoma, Mill Valley, Palo Alto, and Santa Rosa. Uber and Lyft are always great options, especially if you’ll be drinking, but expect them to have surging prices due to high volume, which also means you could end up waiting a while to get one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re staying in or near Napa and are close enough to bike, there is \u003cstrong>free bicycle parking\u003c/strong> (don’t forget a lock), but \u003cstrong>Napa Valley’s local \u003ca href=\"http://www.vinetransit.com/bottlerock2019\">Vine bus\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is one of the most underrated ways to get to the festival. It’s extremely clean, efficient, and most importantly, free, plus they have extended the hours on their routes for concert goers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Driving should be a last-resort option\u003c/strong>, but if you do take your own vehicle, don’t worry about shelling out the big bucks for a parking pass. \u003cstrong>It’s totally possible to find non-metered street parking on the outskirts of downtown Napa\u003c/strong>, especially earlier in the day. I like to search in the area around the St. John the Baptist Church on Caymus St. From there, it’s roughly a 15-minute walk to the gates.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Getting In\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133746\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133746\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696-800x544.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696-768x522.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696-1020x693.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The VIP lane at BottleRock \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At last year’s festival, it took me at least 30-45 minutes each day to get through the gates. The earlier you arrive, the shorter the lines will be, but unless you snagged a VIP or Platinum wristband,\u003cstrong> I suggest arriving an hour ahead of showtime\u003c/strong> for the first artist you want to see to ensure you don’t miss them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are \u003cstrong>two entrances\u003c/strong>. The main one is a bit of a free-for-all, but \u003cstrong>the side entrance on Brunel St. tends to be quicker, more civilized, and less claustrophobic\u003c/strong> (it’s a single file line, whereas everyone really just clumps together at the front entrance).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133747\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre%E2%9C%93-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685.png\" alt=\"There is a fast track option for anyone enrolled in TSA Pre.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133747\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685.png 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685-160x107.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685-800x535.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685-768x514.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685-1020x682.png 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There is a fast track option for anyone enrolled in TSA Pre. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I’m hopeful that the BottleRock team has found a way to speed up the entrance process this year, but at the very least, they are offering\u003cstrong> a fast track option for anyone enrolled in TSA Pre ✓®\u003c/strong> . Find the TSA Pre ✓® RV parked on the corner of Bailey and 3rd, show your known traveler number, and they’ll give you a Fast Pass wristband to use at the main gate. You can also sign up for TSA Pre ✓® there; just bring your passport or proof of U.S. Citizenship and $85.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Keep Your Friends Close\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133748\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639.jpg\" alt=\"Macklemore & Ryan Lewis rock the BottleRock crowd on the Jam Cellars stage at the Napa Expo.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"639\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133748\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639-160x100.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639-800x499.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639-768x479.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639-1020x637.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Macklemore & Ryan Lewis rock the BottleRock crowd on the Jam Cellars stage at the Napa Expo. \u003ccite>(John Burgess/The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are tens of thousands of people at BottleRock, so it’s very easy to lose track of your friends as you separate to use the restroom, find food and drink, etc. When you return to the stage to find them, it can be nearly impossible as the crowds fill in. Moreover, \u003cstrong>cell phone service can be quite finicky\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Creating \u003cstrong>a totem\u003c/strong> is a great tool for keeping your group together. This consists simply of \u003cstrong>a stick and something your friends can identify tied to the top\u003c/strong>, perhaps a stuffed teddy bear or a cowboy boot. Bonus points if it lights up at night. Take turns holding the totem up throughout the festival and your friends will have a much easier time reuniting with you.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Top Picks for Food & Drink\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133749\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of rosé in the air at BottleRock\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133749\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696-800x544.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696-768x522.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696-1020x693.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of rosé in the air at BottleRock \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The number one thing that separates BottleRock from every other music festival is its world-class \u003ca href=\"https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/food-and-drink/\">wine and food offerings\u003c/a>. It’s a great opportunity to experience some of the top wineries and restaurants in Napa Valley—at a fraction of the price of a full meal or bottle—so \u003cstrong>I recommend keeping it hyper-local\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As someone who visits these wineries and restaurants regularly, I’m providing \u003cstrong>my top BottleRock food and drink picks\u003c/strong>: for wine, get your \u003cstrong>bubbly from Schramsberg, rosé from Blackbird Vineyards, and sauvignon blanc from St. Supery\u003c/strong>. Personally, I don’t think red wine pairs great with warm festival days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Citrus Mistress from Hop Valley\u003c/strong>, an Oregon brewery, is my favorite festival refresher (find it at the Beer Bend), but if you want to keep it local, \u003cstrong>try the Hatchet from Trade Brewing\u003c/strong>, which has a taproom just a few blocks from BottleRock. As for cocktails, \u003cstrong>the Sun God from Hendrick’s Gin\u003c/strong> (with Lillet Blanc, fresh cucumber, lemon, and soda) is the definition of a porch pounder.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133750\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"The fried chicken sliders from Brix are a longtime BottleRock staple.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133750\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fried chicken sliders from Brix are a longtime BottleRock staple. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This year I will be going straight for \u003cstrong>a bucket of fried chicken from Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc\u003c/strong> (if you haven’t had his fried chicken before, you haven’t lived). As an alternative option, \u003cstrong>the fried chicken sliders from Brix\u003c/strong> are a longtime BottleRock favorite. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133753\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 966px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM.png\" alt=\"The Menchi Katsu Burger from Morimoto has become a BottleRock standby, and the wait in line is totally worth it.\" width=\"966\" height=\"622\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133753\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM.png 966w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM-160x103.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM-800x515.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM-768x495.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Menchi Katsu Burger from Morimoto has become a BottleRock standby, and the wait in line is totally worth it. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Menchi Katsu Burger from Morimoto\u003c/strong> has become a BottleRock standby, but the wait in line is worth it. Like Ad Hoc, \u003cstrong>Boon Fly is also new to the roster this year and they’re bringing their famous donuts\u003c/strong>, a perfect treat if you want something sweet. For a snack that’s both light and refreshing, \u003cstrong>head to FARM for a cup of spicy watermelon\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/how-to-bottlerock-like-a-pro-tips-and-tricks-from-a-napa-local\">Sonoma Magazine\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n",
"disqusIdentifier": "133741 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=133741",
"disqusUrl": "https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/05/23/how-to-bottlerock-like-a-pro-tips-and-tricks-from-a-napa-local/",
"stats": {
"hasVideo": false,
"hasChartOrMap": false,
"hasAudio": false,
"hasPolis": false,
"wordCount": 1395,
"hasGoogleForm": false,
"hasGallery": false,
"hasHearkenModule": false,
"iframeSrcs": [],
"paragraphCount": 22
},
"modified": 1558654428,
"excerpt": "From where you can find free nearby parking to why you should always pack extra toilet paper, a Napa local shares her tips and tricks for BottleRock. ",
"headData": {
"twImgId": "",
"twTitle": "",
"ogTitle": "",
"ogImgId": "",
"twDescription": "",
"description": "From where you can find free nearby parking to why you should always pack extra toilet paper, a Napa local shares her tips and tricks for BottleRock. ",
"title": "How to BottleRock Like a Pro: Tips and Tricks from a Napa Local | KQED",
"ogDescription": "",
"schema": {
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Article",
"headline": "How to BottleRock Like a Pro: Tips and Tricks from a Napa Local",
"datePublished": "2019-05-23T16:32:31-07:00",
"dateModified": "2019-05-23T16:33:48-07:00",
"image": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"
}
},
"guestAuthors": [],
"slug": "how-to-bottlerock-like-a-pro-tips-and-tricks-from-a-napa-local",
"status": "publish",
"path": "/bayareabites/133741/how-to-bottlerock-like-a-pro-tips-and-tricks-from-a-napa-local",
"audioTrackLength": null,
"parsedContent": [
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "aside",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"postid": "bayareabites_133371,arts_13848210",
"label": "More BottleRock 2019 "
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\n\u003ci>by Jess Landers\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As a Napa local, I’ve been attending the BottleRock music festival since its inception in 2013, which featured The Black Keys, Kings of Leon, and the Zac Brown Band as headliners. I’ve only missed one year—in 2017, I was on my honeymoon—and have mastered how to make the most of the festival weekend even as BottleRock continues to grow in popularity and size.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>From where you can find free nearby parking to why you should always pack extra toilet paper, here are some of my top tips and tricks for BottleRocking like a local.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Pack like a Pro\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133744\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-133744\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"BottleRock attendee with JaM Cellars balloon and wine.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bottlerock-backpack-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">BottleRock attendee with Jam Cellars balloon and wine. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s important to note that BottleRock has a \u003ca href=\"https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/info/\">new bag policy\u003c/a> this year, which bans backpacks. As for what you should put in your bag: \u003cb>a hat and sunscreen\u003c/b> (lotion, not spray; aerosol cans are banned) will keep you protected from the sun—there is very limited shade in General Admission—and \u003cb>a jacket\u003c/b> will keep you warm at night. I can’t stress this enough: the temperature will drop significantly when the sun goes down.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Toilet paper and hand sanitizer\u003c/b> always come in handy when the porta potties inevitably run out of TP and soap. I also like to bring a \u003cstrong>portable charger\u003c/strong> to power up my phone, which always ends up dying before the headlining act from all of the photos and videos I take.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "fullwidth"
},
"numeric": [
"fullwidth"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>An \u003cstrong>empty stainless steel water bottle\u003c/strong> is an absolute must. It’s good for the environment and your wallet, for BottleRock has free refilling stations throughout the festival so you can keep hydrated. But \u003cstrong>the water bottle can have a dual purpose\u003c/strong>. My trick: I purchase two alcohol beverages at once, drink one, and pour the other in my water bottle to keep it cold. This saves you from having to weave through thick crowds and wait in line every time you’re ready for a drink. For this, I recommend a bottle that keeps beverages cold.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Getting There\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133745\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 960px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"636\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133745\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber.jpg 960w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber-160x106.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber-800x530.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Uber-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Uber and Lyft are always great options, especially if you’ll be drinking, but expect them to have surging prices due to high volume, which also means you could end up waiting a while to get one. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are many \u003ca href=\"https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/transportation/\">transportation options\u003c/a> available for getting to and from the festival. BottleRock is selling tickets to \u003ca href=\"https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bottlerock-bus-program-2019-tickets-52672298262\">chartered buses\u003c/a> going to and from San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose, Fairfield, Sonoma, Mill Valley, Palo Alto, and Santa Rosa. Uber and Lyft are always great options, especially if you’ll be drinking, but expect them to have surging prices due to high volume, which also means you could end up waiting a while to get one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re staying in or near Napa and are close enough to bike, there is \u003cstrong>free bicycle parking\u003c/strong> (don’t forget a lock), but \u003cstrong>Napa Valley’s local \u003ca href=\"http://www.vinetransit.com/bottlerock2019\">Vine bus\u003c/a>\u003c/strong> is one of the most underrated ways to get to the festival. It’s extremely clean, efficient, and most importantly, free, plus they have extended the hours on their routes for concert goers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Driving should be a last-resort option\u003c/strong>, but if you do take your own vehicle, don’t worry about shelling out the big bucks for a parking pass. \u003cstrong>It’s totally possible to find non-metered street parking on the outskirts of downtown Napa\u003c/strong>, especially earlier in the day. I like to search in the area around the St. John the Baptist Church on Caymus St. From there, it’s roughly a 15-minute walk to the gates.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Getting In\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133746\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133746\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696-800x544.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696-768x522.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-VIP-Lane-1024x696-1020x693.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The VIP lane at BottleRock \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>At last year’s festival, it took me at least 30-45 minutes each day to get through the gates. The earlier you arrive, the shorter the lines will be, but unless you snagged a VIP or Platinum wristband,\u003cstrong> I suggest arriving an hour ahead of showtime\u003c/strong> for the first artist you want to see to ensure you don’t miss them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are \u003cstrong>two entrances\u003c/strong>. The main one is a bit of a free-for-all, but \u003cstrong>the side entrance on Brunel St. tends to be quicker, more civilized, and less claustrophobic\u003c/strong> (it’s a single file line, whereas everyone really just clumps together at the front entrance).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133747\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre%E2%9C%93-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685.png\" alt=\"There is a fast track option for anyone enrolled in TSA Pre.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133747\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685.png 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685-160x107.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685-800x535.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685-768x514.png 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/IdentoGO-TSA-Pre✓-Fast-Pass-Lane-1024x685-1024x685-1020x682.png 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">There is a fast track option for anyone enrolled in TSA Pre. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I’m hopeful that the BottleRock team has found a way to speed up the entrance process this year, but at the very least, they are offering\u003cstrong> a fast track option for anyone enrolled in TSA Pre ✓®\u003c/strong> . Find the TSA Pre ✓® RV parked on the corner of Bailey and 3rd, show your known traveler number, and they’ll give you a Fast Pass wristband to use at the main gate. You can also sign up for TSA Pre ✓® there; just bring your passport or proof of U.S. Citizenship and $85.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Keep Your Friends Close\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133748\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639.jpg\" alt=\"Macklemore & Ryan Lewis rock the BottleRock crowd on the Jam Cellars stage at the Napa Expo.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"639\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133748\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639-160x100.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639-800x499.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639-768x479.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/jb0526_macklemore_002-1024x639-1020x637.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Macklemore & Ryan Lewis rock the BottleRock crowd on the Jam Cellars stage at the Napa Expo. \u003ccite>(John Burgess/The Press Democrat)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are tens of thousands of people at BottleRock, so it’s very easy to lose track of your friends as you separate to use the restroom, find food and drink, etc. When you return to the stage to find them, it can be nearly impossible as the crowds fill in. Moreover, \u003cstrong>cell phone service can be quite finicky\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Creating \u003cstrong>a totem\u003c/strong> is a great tool for keeping your group together. This consists simply of \u003cstrong>a stick and something your friends can identify tied to the top\u003c/strong>, perhaps a stuffed teddy bear or a cowboy boot. Bonus points if it lights up at night. Take turns holding the totem up throughout the festival and your friends will have a much easier time reuniting with you.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Top Picks for Food & Drink\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133749\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"A glass of rosé in the air at BottleRock\" width=\"1024\" height=\"696\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133749\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696-160x109.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696-800x544.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696-768x522.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Wine-1024x696-1020x693.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A glass of rosé in the air at BottleRock \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The number one thing that separates BottleRock from every other music festival is its world-class \u003ca href=\"https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/food-and-drink/\">wine and food offerings\u003c/a>. It’s a great opportunity to experience some of the top wineries and restaurants in Napa Valley—at a fraction of the price of a full meal or bottle—so \u003cstrong>I recommend keeping it hyper-local\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As someone who visits these wineries and restaurants regularly, I’m providing \u003cstrong>my top BottleRock food and drink picks\u003c/strong>: for wine, get your \u003cstrong>bubbly from Schramsberg, rosé from Blackbird Vineyards, and sauvignon blanc from St. Supery\u003c/strong>. Personally, I don’t think red wine pairs great with warm festival days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Citrus Mistress from Hop Valley\u003c/strong>, an Oregon brewery, is my favorite festival refresher (find it at the Beer Bend), but if you want to keep it local, \u003cstrong>try the Hatchet from Trade Brewing\u003c/strong>, which has a taproom just a few blocks from BottleRock. As for cocktails, \u003cstrong>the Sun God from Hendrick’s Gin\u003c/strong> (with Lillet Blanc, fresh cucumber, lemon, and soda) is the definition of a porch pounder.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133750\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1024px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"The fried chicken sliders from Brix are a longtime BottleRock staple.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133750\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock17_Brix-Sliders-1024x682-1020x679.jpg 1020w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The fried chicken sliders from Brix are a longtime BottleRock staple. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This year I will be going straight for \u003cstrong>a bucket of fried chicken from Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc\u003c/strong> (if you haven’t had his fried chicken before, you haven’t lived). As an alternative option, \u003cstrong>the fried chicken sliders from Brix\u003c/strong> are a longtime BottleRock favorite. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133753\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 966px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM.png\" alt=\"The Menchi Katsu Burger from Morimoto has become a BottleRock standby, and the wait in line is totally worth it.\" width=\"966\" height=\"622\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133753\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM.png 966w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM-160x103.png 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM-800x515.png 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BottleRock-Morimto-Burger-PM-768x495.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 966px) 100vw, 966px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Menchi Katsu Burger from Morimoto has become a BottleRock standby, and the wait in line is totally worth it. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of BottleRock/Sonoma Magazine)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>The Menchi Katsu Burger from Morimoto\u003c/strong> has become a BottleRock standby, but the wait in line is worth it. Like Ad Hoc, \u003cstrong>Boon Fly is also new to the roster this year and they’re bringing their famous donuts\u003c/strong>, a perfect treat if you want something sweet. For a snack that’s both light and refreshing, \u003cstrong>head to FARM for a cup of spicy watermelon\u003c/strong>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "floatright"
},
"numeric": [
"floatright"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ci>This article originally appeared on \u003ca href=\"https://www.sonomamag.com/how-to-bottlerock-like-a-pro-tips-and-tricks-from-a-napa-local\">Sonoma Magazine\u003c/a>.\u003c/i>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
}
],
"link": "/bayareabites/133741/how-to-bottlerock-like-a-pro-tips-and-tricks-from-a-napa-local",
"authors": [
"11349"
],
"categories": [
"bayareabites_301",
"bayareabites_1244",
"bayareabites_50",
"bayareabites_11028",
"bayareabites_10028",
"bayareabites_13746",
"bayareabites_15155",
"bayareabites_119"
],
"tags": [
"bayareabites_3786",
"bayareabites_16393",
"bayareabites_11543",
"bayareabites_187",
"bayareabites_16340"
],
"featImg": "bayareabites_133743",
"label": "bayareabites"
},
"bayareabites_133727": {
"type": "posts",
"id": "bayareabites_133727",
"meta": {
"index": "posts_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "133727",
"score": null,
"sort": [
1558551907000
]
},
"parent": 0,
"labelTerm": {
"site": "bayareabites"
},
"blocks": [],
"publishDate": 1558551907,
"format": "standard",
"disqusTitle": "Outside Lands Food & Drink Lineup 2019: Kronnerburger, Noosh, Poke to the Max, More",
"title": "Outside Lands Food & Drink Lineup 2019: Kronnerburger, Noosh, Poke to the Max, More",
"headTitle": "Bay Area Bites | KQED Food",
"content": "\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_130049,bayareabites_111259' label='Outside Lands Food & Drink']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Outside Lands returns this year on \u003cstrong>August 9-11\u003c/strong>, and with it, seven distinct \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/taste/\">food and drink experiences\u003c/a> we all know (and love): A Taste of the Bay Area, Wine Lands, Beer Lands, Cheese Lands, Outside Clams, GastroMagic and Cocktail Magic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At A Taste of the Bay Area, 80 Bay Area restaurants, trucks and pop-ups are coming to feed you. Familiar faces like \u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com/\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kojakitchen.com/\">Koja Kitchen\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.littleskilletsf.com/\">Little Skillet\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sorrelrestaurant.com/\">Sorrel\u003c/a> and more are back for another year (\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/130049/outside-lands-a-taste-of-the-bay-in-2018\">watch what we found people liked and didn't like last year\u003c/a>), but some of the Bay Area’s most interesting pop-up restaurants are also joining in on the fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130051\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130051\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00014-e1533999135632.jpg\" alt=\"Sorrel's Fried Chicken Sandwich with Jalapeño Slaw\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sorrel's Fried Chicken Sandwich with Jalapeño Slaw \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pinoyheritage.com/\">Pinoy Heritage\u003c/a>, a Filipino venture by Francis Ang, will be serving Sisig Fried Rice, Pork Lumpia and Carioca Rice Donuts. Oakland’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/smellys-creole-and-soul-food-catering-oakland-3\">Chef Smelly’s Creole and Soul Food\u003c/a> is bringing their Famous Surf and Turf Fries, Dungeness Crab and Lobster Fries and Impossible Burgers to the table. For fans of the \u003ca href=\"http://kronnerburger.com/\">KronnerBurger\u003c/a>, Oakland’s chef Chris Kronner is reviving his “burger to believe in” at Henry’s + KronnerBurger.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hawaiian cuisine has been having a moment in the Bay Area, so Outside Lands is paying tribute to the craze. James Beard award-winning chef Sam Choy brings his \u003ca href=\"https://www.samchoyspoke.com/\">Poke to the Max\u003c/a> truck to the festival with a menu of Poke Rice Plates, Pork Belly Rice Plates, Korean Fried Chicken and Spam Musubi. On the other side, Michael Mina, Michelle Karr-Ueoka and Wade Ueoka are taking the \u003ca href=\"https://www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/san-francisco-bay-area/trailblazer_tavern/\">Trailblazer Tavern\u003c/a> to the VIP area. For those lucky ticket holders, the Trailblazer team is serving up Kalua Pig Steam Buns, Kimchee Fried Rice and Umami Kettle Chips.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also in VIP, \u003ca href=\"http://www.omakasesf.com/\">Omakase\u003c/a>, another Michelin-starred restaurant, will serve a Chef's Selection of Assorted Sushi while their VIP neighbor \u003ca href=\"https://www.a16pizza.com/\">A16\u003c/a> cooks up wood-fired bianca pizzas and wood-fired salsiccia pizzas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133730\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-133730\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BeerLands_VirginiaCortland-5547-1.jpg\" alt=\"Festival-goers say cheers at Beer Lands.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1371\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BeerLands_VirginiaCortland-5547-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BeerLands_VirginiaCortland-5547-1-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BeerLands_VirginiaCortland-5547-1-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BeerLands_VirginiaCortland-5547-1-768x548.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BeerLands_VirginiaCortland-5547-1-1020x728.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BeerLands_VirginiaCortland-5547-1-1200x857.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Festival-goers say cheers at Beer Lands. \u003ccite>(Virginia Cortland/Outside Lands)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For thirsty attendees, Beer Lands features 31 Northern California breweries like \u003ca href=\"http://www.woodsbeer.com/\">Woods Beer Co.\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://altamontbeerworks.com/1/\">Altamont Beer Works\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.alvaradostreetbrewery.com/\">Alvarado Street\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.lostcoast.com/\">Lost Coast\u003c/a>. Dave McLean, Co-Founder of \u003ca href=\"http://admiralmaltings.com/\">Admiral Maltings\u003c/a> and Founder of \u003ca href=\"http://magnoliabrewing.com/\">Magnolia Brewing Company\u003c/a> and Alembic Bar, will team up with at least two breweries, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomaspringsbrewing.com/\">Sonoma Springs\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://localbrewingco.com/\">Local\u003c/a>, before the festival to make different special edition Outside Lands brews for the Beer Lands menu—each beer will use Admiral Malt.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In terms of vino, Outside Lands has 46 wineries between Wine Lands and the VIP area! More than half of the wines on the Wine Lands menu will be priced at $10-14 per glass. One of the more interesting offerings is \u003ca href=\"https://www.nofineprintwine.com/\">No Fine Print\u003c/a>, produced by Pat Corcoran (Chance the Rapper’s Manager) and Tim Smith (Skrillex and Zedd’s Manager).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>No word on the GastroMagic lineup yet, but last year will be hard to top with celebrities and chefs like Vice’s Matty Matheson and Eddie Huang, Bill Nye, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” competitor Shangela and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>See the full list of restaurants, wineries, breweries, trucks and more \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/experience/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Stay tuned as more updates come out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3-Day and Single Day tickets are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/\">on sale now\u003c/a>.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n",
"disqusIdentifier": "133727 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=133727",
"disqusUrl": "https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/05/22/outside-lands-food-drink-lineup-2019-kronnerburger-noosh-poke-to-the-max-more/",
"stats": {
"hasVideo": false,
"hasChartOrMap": false,
"hasAudio": false,
"hasPolis": false,
"wordCount": 557,
"hasGoogleForm": false,
"hasGallery": false,
"hasHearkenModule": false,
"iframeSrcs": [],
"paragraphCount": 14
},
"modified": 1558560668,
"excerpt": "Construct your 'perfect' Outside Lands experience by pairing your favorite musical acts with 200+ available (and delicious) food & drinks this year.",
"headData": {
"twImgId": "",
"twTitle": "",
"ogTitle": "",
"ogImgId": "",
"twDescription": "",
"description": "Construct your 'perfect' Outside Lands experience by pairing your favorite musical acts with 200+ available (and delicious) food & drinks this year.",
"title": "Outside Lands Food & Drink Lineup 2019: Kronnerburger, Noosh, Poke to the Max, More | KQED",
"ogDescription": "",
"schema": {
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Article",
"headline": "Outside Lands Food & Drink Lineup 2019: Kronnerburger, Noosh, Poke to the Max, More",
"datePublished": "2019-05-22T12:05:07-07:00",
"dateModified": "2019-05-22T14:31:08-07:00",
"image": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"
}
},
"guestAuthors": [],
"slug": "outside-lands-food-drink-lineup-2019-kronnerburger-noosh-poke-to-the-max-more",
"status": "publish",
"path": "/bayareabites/133727/outside-lands-food-drink-lineup-2019-kronnerburger-noosh-poke-to-the-max-more",
"audioTrackLength": null,
"parsedContent": [
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "aside",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"postid": "bayareabites_130049,bayareabites_111259",
"label": "Outside Lands Food & Drink "
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Outside Lands returns this year on \u003cstrong>August 9-11\u003c/strong>, and with it, seven distinct \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/taste/\">food and drink experiences\u003c/a> we all know (and love): A Taste of the Bay Area, Wine Lands, Beer Lands, Cheese Lands, Outside Clams, GastroMagic and Cocktail Magic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At A Taste of the Bay Area, 80 Bay Area restaurants, trucks and pop-ups are coming to feed you. Familiar faces like \u003ca href=\"http://www.humphryslocombe.com/\">Humphry Slocombe\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kojakitchen.com/\">Koja Kitchen\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.littleskilletsf.com/\">Little Skillet\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sorrelrestaurant.com/\">Sorrel\u003c/a> and more are back for another year (\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/130049/outside-lands-a-taste-of-the-bay-in-2018\">watch what we found people liked and didn't like last year\u003c/a>), but some of the Bay Area’s most interesting pop-up restaurants are also joining in on the fun.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_130051\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-130051\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2018/08/DSC00014-e1533999135632.jpg\" alt=\"Sorrel's Fried Chicken Sandwich with Jalapeño Slaw\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sorrel's Fried Chicken Sandwich with Jalapeño Slaw \u003ccite>(Grace Cheung)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pinoyheritage.com/\">Pinoy Heritage\u003c/a>, a Filipino venture by Francis Ang, will be serving Sisig Fried Rice, Pork Lumpia and Carioca Rice Donuts. Oakland’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/smellys-creole-and-soul-food-catering-oakland-3\">Chef Smelly’s Creole and Soul Food\u003c/a> is bringing their Famous Surf and Turf Fries, Dungeness Crab and Lobster Fries and Impossible Burgers to the table. For fans of the \u003ca href=\"http://kronnerburger.com/\">KronnerBurger\u003c/a>, Oakland’s chef Chris Kronner is reviving his “burger to believe in” at Henry’s + KronnerBurger.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Hawaiian cuisine has been having a moment in the Bay Area, so Outside Lands is paying tribute to the craze. James Beard award-winning chef Sam Choy brings his \u003ca href=\"https://www.samchoyspoke.com/\">Poke to the Max\u003c/a> truck to the festival with a menu of Poke Rice Plates, Pork Belly Rice Plates, Korean Fried Chicken and Spam Musubi. On the other side, Michael Mina, Michelle Karr-Ueoka and Wade Ueoka are taking the \u003ca href=\"https://www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/san-francisco-bay-area/trailblazer_tavern/\">Trailblazer Tavern\u003c/a> to the VIP area. For those lucky ticket holders, the Trailblazer team is serving up Kalua Pig Steam Buns, Kimchee Fried Rice and Umami Kettle Chips.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "fullwidth"
},
"numeric": [
"fullwidth"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also in VIP, \u003ca href=\"http://www.omakasesf.com/\">Omakase\u003c/a>, another Michelin-starred restaurant, will serve a Chef's Selection of Assorted Sushi while their VIP neighbor \u003ca href=\"https://www.a16pizza.com/\">A16\u003c/a> cooks up wood-fired bianca pizzas and wood-fired salsiccia pizzas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133730\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-133730\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BeerLands_VirginiaCortland-5547-1.jpg\" alt=\"Festival-goers say cheers at Beer Lands.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1371\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BeerLands_VirginiaCortland-5547-1.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BeerLands_VirginiaCortland-5547-1-160x114.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BeerLands_VirginiaCortland-5547-1-800x571.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BeerLands_VirginiaCortland-5547-1-768x548.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BeerLands_VirginiaCortland-5547-1-1020x728.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/BeerLands_VirginiaCortland-5547-1-1200x857.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Festival-goers say cheers at Beer Lands. \u003ccite>(Virginia Cortland/Outside Lands)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For thirsty attendees, Beer Lands features 31 Northern California breweries like \u003ca href=\"http://www.woodsbeer.com/\">Woods Beer Co.\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://altamontbeerworks.com/1/\">Altamont Beer Works\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.alvaradostreetbrewery.com/\">Alvarado Street\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.lostcoast.com/\">Lost Coast\u003c/a>. Dave McLean, Co-Founder of \u003ca href=\"http://admiralmaltings.com/\">Admiral Maltings\u003c/a> and Founder of \u003ca href=\"http://magnoliabrewing.com/\">Magnolia Brewing Company\u003c/a> and Alembic Bar, will team up with at least two breweries, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonomaspringsbrewing.com/\">Sonoma Springs\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://localbrewingco.com/\">Local\u003c/a>, before the festival to make different special edition Outside Lands brews for the Beer Lands menu—each beer will use Admiral Malt.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In terms of vino, Outside Lands has 46 wineries between Wine Lands and the VIP area! More than half of the wines on the Wine Lands menu will be priced at $10-14 per glass. One of the more interesting offerings is \u003ca href=\"https://www.nofineprintwine.com/\">No Fine Print\u003c/a>, produced by Pat Corcoran (Chance the Rapper’s Manager) and Tim Smith (Skrillex and Zedd’s Manager).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>No word on the GastroMagic lineup yet, but last year will be hard to top with celebrities and chefs like Vice’s Matty Matheson and Eddie Huang, Bill Nye, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” competitor Shangela and more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>See the full list of restaurants, wineries, breweries, trucks and more \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/experience/\">here\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Stay tuned as more updates come out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>3-Day and Single Day tickets are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sfoutsidelands.com/\">on sale now\u003c/a>.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
}
],
"link": "/bayareabites/133727/outside-lands-food-drink-lineup-2019-kronnerburger-noosh-poke-to-the-max-more",
"authors": [
"11404"
],
"categories": [
"bayareabites_301",
"bayareabites_13306",
"bayareabites_50",
"bayareabites_11028",
"bayareabites_10028",
"bayareabites_1807",
"bayareabites_90",
"bayareabites_181",
"bayareabites_119"
],
"tags": [
"bayareabites_417",
"bayareabites_14753",
"bayareabites_9710",
"bayareabites_14775",
"bayareabites_2599",
"bayareabites_16421",
"bayareabites_16422",
"bayareabites_16122",
"bayareabites_16423"
],
"featImg": "bayareabites_130052",
"label": "bayareabites"
},
"bayareabites_133593": {
"type": "posts",
"id": "bayareabites_133593",
"meta": {
"index": "posts_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "133593",
"score": null,
"sort": [
1557769631000
]
},
"parent": 0,
"labelTerm": {
"site": "bayareabites"
},
"blocks": [],
"publishDate": 1557769631,
"format": "standard",
"disqusTitle": "Why Some Wineries Are Becoming 'Certified B Corp' — And What That Means",
"title": "Why Some Wineries Are Becoming 'Certified B Corp' — And What That Means",
"headTitle": "Bay Area Bites | KQED Food",
"content": "\u003cp>[aside postID='bayareabites_116520' label='The Science of Wine Tasting']\u003cbr>\nMany college students studying abroad focus more on soaking in the culture — and the local drinking scene — than on their future careers. But for Charles Brain and Walker Brown, their time as exchange students in South Africa in 2014 sparked something more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They returned to the Western Cape two years later with the goal of developing a wine brand and bringing the cuvées they loved back to the U.S. However, they didn't want to simply start a winery in South Africa; they aimed to empower growers and laborers and, ultimately, create a unique platform that would benefit their partners in a socially responsible manner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Under their label, Lubanzi Wines — which launched a mere three years ago — they set up protocols to ensure the well-being of their workers. As a testament to their commitment, in January, Lubanzi became one of just 25 wineries worldwide — and one of only 2,788 businesses — to become a \u003ca href=\"https://bcorporation.net/\">Certified B Corporation\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While organic or biodynamic certifications are big buzzwords in winemaking today, B Corp calls for full transparency in the way a company conducts business — and not just in the vineyard. B Corp companies strive to be stewards of social change. As conversations around mindful winemaking continue to evolve, more wineries are aspiring to receive this certification.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>B Corp was launched in 2006 by three friends who left their careers in private equity and business to help mission-driven businesses thrive. Within its first year, 19 businesses opted to get certified. Today, companies such as Toms shoes, Eileen Fisher, and Stumptown Coffee Roasters carry the seal. Its principles are built on what's often referred to as the three P's of sustainability: people, planet and profit. Certified B Corp companies are reevaluated every three years to ensure they maintain the standards of the program, which look at impact on communities, workers, customers and the environment. Every aspect of a business is analyzed, from supply chain to facilities to ingredients.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"There's obviously a certain level of inequality that's pervasive throughout [South Africa], and I think everyone's got a responsibility to some degree to do whatever they can to improve the situation,\" explains Brain. One of Lubanzi's first initiatives was to set up a partnership with the nonprofit organization \u003ca href=\"http://www.pebblesproject.co.za/\">The Pebbles Project\u003c/a>, which focuses on the well-being of farmworkers in South Africa's wine industry. Fifty percent of Lubanzi's net profits help fund medical and dental care, after-school programs and infant development programs through The Pebbles Project. Soon after, the winery also became \u003ca href=\"http://www.fairforlife.org/pmws/indexDOM.php?client_id=fairforlife&page_id=home\">Fair for Life\u003c/a> fair trade certified.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"After several years of making these wines and trying to build a following, we were [looking] for ways to communicate who we are and find our audience,\" says Brain. \"That's what led us to B Corp; it's a collection of companies that really share a set of values.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While many localized — and wine-specific certifications — with similar missions have formed over the years, such as \u003ca href=\"http://www.sipcertified.org/\">Sustainability in Practice\u003c/a> (SIP) in California's Central Coast and \u003ca href=\"https://napagreen.org/\">Napa Green\u003c/a> in Napa Valley, B Corp is unique in that it works across a global range of industries. Brain considers B Corp to be somewhat of a think tank and says he drew inspiration for Lubanzi's practices from companies such as New Belgium Brewing and Patagonia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Like South Africa, the U.S. has its own history of farmworker inequality. In the 1960s and '70s, Cesar Chavez and \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/09/17/551490281/dolores-huerta-the-civil-rights-icon-who-showed-farmworkers-si-se-puede\">Dolores Huerta\u003c/a> fought for workers' rights and galvanized laborers into action through a series of boycotts and strikes, especially in California's grape-growing industry. Today, workers still struggle against wage and hour violations, as well as quality of life issues like affordable housing shortages. Wineries of all sizes and business models are finding ways to support what they call the \"backbone\" of the wine industry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133595\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1696px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp2-95b8686fd54614c02135005a7aa81fdf96f7c5f5.jpg\" alt=\"The grapes are all harvested using secateurs. Once a bucket is filled, it's poured into a truck. When the truck reaches capacity, it carries the grapes to the cellar.\" width=\"1696\" height=\"1272\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133595\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp2-95b8686fd54614c02135005a7aa81fdf96f7c5f5.jpg 1696w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp2-95b8686fd54614c02135005a7aa81fdf96f7c5f5-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp2-95b8686fd54614c02135005a7aa81fdf96f7c5f5-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp2-95b8686fd54614c02135005a7aa81fdf96f7c5f5-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp2-95b8686fd54614c02135005a7aa81fdf96f7c5f5-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp2-95b8686fd54614c02135005a7aa81fdf96f7c5f5-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1696px) 100vw, 1696px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The grapes are all harvested using secateurs. Once a bucket is filled, it's poured into a truck. When the truck reaches capacity, it carries the grapes to the cellar. \u003ccite>(Christopher Grava/Courtesy of Lubanzi Wines)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A to Z Wineworks in Oregon became the first Certified B Corp winery in the world in 2014. When the winery first learned about certification, \"it just really felt natural to us,\" says Amy Prosenjak, president and CEO of A to Z Wineworks/Rex Hill. \"We were already thinking about the triple-bottom line [people, planet and profit]. We weren't just in it to make money; we wanted to do good things with that money.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The winery doesn't own vineyards, so it contracts with about 50 growers in the state, \"who then employ hundreds of [farmworkers] throughout the year,\" she explains. \"So we have a real stake in how ... workers are treated and viewed within the industry. [They are] a huge contributor to our success.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The winery provides financial support to the \u003ca href=\"https://virginiagarcia.org/who-we-are/virginia-garcia-memorial-foundation/the-foundation-board-of-directors/\">Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation\u003c/a>, which offers health care to farmworkers and their families, as well as to \u003ca href=\"https://causaoregon.org/\">Causa Oregon\u003c/a>, a nonprofit advocacy group for immigrants' rights.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Second-generation run, Certified B Corp Sokol Blosser Vineyards in Oregon does own estate vineyards, but most of its labor is contracted out; like A to Z Wineworks, the vineyard supports farmworkers via nonprofit organizations. Sokol Blosser fundraises for ¡Salud!, a project through \u003ca href=\"http://tualityfoundation.org/\">Tuality Healthcare Foundation\u003c/a>, which gives medical and dental services to workers at both brick-and-mortar health centers and mobile health units. Sokol Blosser also hosts a mobile clinic on its property during harvest season.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fetzer Vineyards in California, which received its B Corp certification in 2015, found that \"one of the benefits of the B Corp certification is that going through that assessment process gave us a really great tool to assess how we're doing in different areas of sustainability,\" says Elizabeth Drake, regenerative development manager for the company.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The winery, which counts about 35 people in its vineyard department — and about 350 total employees — implemented a number of programs to support workers' quality of life. One of its newest initiatives, the HEAL (Helping Employees Access Loans) Program, created in partnership with the Saving Bank of Mendocino County, provides funds for emergencies such as an unexpected medical surgery. Because the loan is paid back through automatic paycheck deductions, payments are made on time, \"[which] helps build credit, a huge benefit for an employee that might not have a good credit score or creditor experience,\" Drake says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since the 1990s, Fetzer has offered English as a second language (ESL) classes on its campus. \"[Workers'] schedules are built so they can attend classes during the workday,\" Drake says. An employee-run organic garden distributes fresh produce to all workers, ensuring access to healthy groceries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, while wineries continue to look into becoming Certified B Corp, Armando Elenes, secretary-treasurer for \u003ca href=\"https://ufw.org/\">United Farm Workers\u003c/a>, is dubious about B Corp's ability to \"move the needle\" in terms of legal and policy changes in regard to farmworkers' rights. \"At this point, it appears to us to be more window dressing,\" he says. \"It goes well with their branding and marketing, but when it comes to real-world workers and what changes they're making, it's not going there.\" He cites organizations such as the \u003ca href=\"https://equitablefood.org/\">Equitable Food Initiative\u003c/a> as a group that's making strides because of its high worker engagement. \"There's a worker leadership team that, along with management, [creates a set of benchmarks] and ensures that those components are being followed and enforced.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133596\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1647px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp3-a50e37863bfaf62ac5e5bfd2a38ef18bfad44a85.jpg\" alt=\"Seasonal workers help with the harvest at the Shiraz vineyard. Most come from South Africa or Zimbabwe.\" width=\"1647\" height=\"1235\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133596\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp3-a50e37863bfaf62ac5e5bfd2a38ef18bfad44a85.jpg 1647w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp3-a50e37863bfaf62ac5e5bfd2a38ef18bfad44a85-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp3-a50e37863bfaf62ac5e5bfd2a38ef18bfad44a85-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp3-a50e37863bfaf62ac5e5bfd2a38ef18bfad44a85-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp3-a50e37863bfaf62ac5e5bfd2a38ef18bfad44a85-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp3-a50e37863bfaf62ac5e5bfd2a38ef18bfad44a85-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1647px) 100vw, 1647px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seasonal workers help with the harvest at the Shiraz vineyard. Most come from South Africa or Zimbabwe. \u003ccite>(Christopher Grava/Courtesy of Lubanzi Wines)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Andy Fyfe, senior manager for business development for B Lab, the organization that certifies and supports B Corporations, responded in an email: \"I would actually agree with his opinion that B Lab is not intended to be, nor should be the expert or the ultimate 'needle mover' for farm workers rights. [However], every Certified B Corporation must meet a legal requirement. They are required to change their legal charter to hold them accountable and consider the impact of their business decisions on \u003cem>all\u003c/em> stakeholders (including farm workers) and not just solely consider the interests of their shareholders (investors).\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Brain, the Lubanzi Wines co-founder, sees B Corp as being a voice for the wine industry. \"There are a lot of wineries out there that are doing great things in terms of how they operate and how their wines are made but are getting lost when they're trying to talk to everyday people,\" he says. \"I think B Corp really offers a way for people like us — and people like A to Z Wineworks and like Sokol Blosser — to actually get through and connect with customers in a way that they understand.\"\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Shana Clarke is a freelance wine, sake and cocktail journalist who regularly contributes to \u003c/em>Wine Enthusiast\u003cem>, \u003c/em>HuffPost\u003cem> and \u003c/em>Hemisphere\u003cem>, and is the wine editor for \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__inside.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=E2nBno7hEddFhl23N5nD1Q&r=Xtci2Fudeb2mFuRu4fVJZeBvP4ufVbP6taPEukEjs-s&m=LhzkGPSU-pTr5Sk5hqIfKkKsVFfXbjrJrJgcjIIQMSY&s=wtGQUcXKHIZ1hGoOl2HQyfhtplZb4iDVHS_yAr6hi7M&e=\">\u003cem>inside.com\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem>. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram at \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_shanaspeakswine-3Flang-3Den&d=DwMFaQ&c=E2nBno7hEddFhl23N5nD1Q&r=Xtci2Fudeb2mFuRu4fVJZeBvP4ufVbP6taPEukEjs-s&m=LhzkGPSU-pTr5Sk5hqIfKkKsVFfXbjrJrJgcjIIQMSY&s=bRrni4v1_fONI2h4gmRLZ6HxPQO3v-XWeoTbCOyZBI8&e=\">\u003cem>@ShanaSpeaksWine\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem> and see more of her work on \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.shanaspeakswine.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=E2nBno7hEddFhl23N5nD1Q&r=Xtci2Fudeb2mFuRu4fVJZeBvP4ufVbP6taPEukEjs-s&m=LhzkGPSU-pTr5Sk5hqIfKkKsVFfXbjrJrJgcjIIQMSY&s=DOIRI_qnmfBwbxaBDLIzr20mFgFaC_AgnfsuFEyI7OM&e=\">\u003cem>www.shanaspeakswine.com\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem>.\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/05/13/720665348/why-some-wineries-are-becoming-certified-b-corp-and-what-that-means\">NPR.org\u003c/a>.\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\n",
"disqusIdentifier": "133593 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=133593",
"disqusUrl": "https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/05/13/why-some-wineries-are-becoming-certified-b-corp-and-what-that-means/",
"stats": {
"hasVideo": false,
"hasChartOrMap": false,
"hasAudio": false,
"hasPolis": false,
"wordCount": 1546,
"hasGoogleForm": false,
"hasGallery": false,
"hasHearkenModule": false,
"iframeSrcs": [],
"paragraphCount": 23
},
"modified": 1557769631,
"excerpt": "To be certified, a business must operate according to three principles of sustainability: people, planet and profit. B Corp wineries are investing in farmworkers, but some say it's still not enough.",
"headData": {
"twImgId": "",
"twTitle": "",
"ogTitle": "",
"ogImgId": "",
"twDescription": "",
"description": "To be certified, a business must operate according to three principles of sustainability: people, planet and profit. B Corp wineries are investing in farmworkers, but some say it's still not enough.",
"title": "Why Some Wineries Are Becoming 'Certified B Corp' — And What That Means | KQED",
"ogDescription": "",
"schema": {
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Article",
"headline": "Why Some Wineries Are Becoming 'Certified B Corp' — And What That Means",
"datePublished": "2019-05-13T10:47:11-07:00",
"dateModified": "2019-05-13T10:47:11-07:00",
"image": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"
}
},
"guestAuthors": [],
"slug": "why-some-wineries-are-becoming-certified-b-corp-and-what-that-means",
"status": "publish",
"nprApiLink": "http://api.npr.org/query?id=720665348&apiKey=MDAxOTAwOTE4MDEyMTkxMDAzNjczZDljZA004",
"nprByline": "Shana Clarke, NPR Food",
"nprStoryDate": "Mon, 13 May 2019 07:00:00 -0400",
"nprLastModifiedDate": "Mon, 13 May 2019 13:17:34 -0400",
"nprHtmlLink": "https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/05/13/720665348/why-some-wineries-are-becoming-certified-b-corp-and-what-that-means?ft=nprml&f=720665348",
"nprImageAgency": "Courtesy of Lubanzi Wines",
"nprImageCredit": "Christopher Grava",
"nprStoryId": "720665348",
"nprRetrievedStory": "1",
"nprPubDate": "Mon, 13 May 2019 13:17:00 -0400",
"path": "/bayareabites/133593/why-some-wineries-are-becoming-certified-b-corp-and-what-that-means",
"audioTrackLength": null,
"parsedContent": [
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "aside",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"postid": "bayareabites_116520",
"label": "The Science of Wine Tasting "
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nMany college students studying abroad focus more on soaking in the culture — and the local drinking scene — than on their future careers. But for Charles Brain and Walker Brown, their time as exchange students in South Africa in 2014 sparked something more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They returned to the Western Cape two years later with the goal of developing a wine brand and bringing the cuvées they loved back to the U.S. However, they didn't want to simply start a winery in South Africa; they aimed to empower growers and laborers and, ultimately, create a unique platform that would benefit their partners in a socially responsible manner.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Under their label, Lubanzi Wines — which launched a mere three years ago — they set up protocols to ensure the well-being of their workers. As a testament to their commitment, in January, Lubanzi became one of just 25 wineries worldwide — and one of only 2,788 businesses — to become a \u003ca href=\"https://bcorporation.net/\">Certified B Corporation\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While organic or biodynamic certifications are big buzzwords in winemaking today, B Corp calls for full transparency in the way a company conducts business — and not just in the vineyard. B Corp companies strive to be stewards of social change. As conversations around mindful winemaking continue to evolve, more wineries are aspiring to receive this certification.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>B Corp was launched in 2006 by three friends who left their careers in private equity and business to help mission-driven businesses thrive. Within its first year, 19 businesses opted to get certified. Today, companies such as Toms shoes, Eileen Fisher, and Stumptown Coffee Roasters carry the seal. Its principles are built on what's often referred to as the three P's of sustainability: people, planet and profit. Certified B Corp companies are reevaluated every three years to ensure they maintain the standards of the program, which look at impact on communities, workers, customers and the environment. Every aspect of a business is analyzed, from supply chain to facilities to ingredients.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "fullwidth"
},
"numeric": [
"fullwidth"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"There's obviously a certain level of inequality that's pervasive throughout [South Africa], and I think everyone's got a responsibility to some degree to do whatever they can to improve the situation,\" explains Brain. One of Lubanzi's first initiatives was to set up a partnership with the nonprofit organization \u003ca href=\"http://www.pebblesproject.co.za/\">The Pebbles Project\u003c/a>, which focuses on the well-being of farmworkers in South Africa's wine industry. Fifty percent of Lubanzi's net profits help fund medical and dental care, after-school programs and infant development programs through The Pebbles Project. Soon after, the winery also became \u003ca href=\"http://www.fairforlife.org/pmws/indexDOM.php?client_id=fairforlife&page_id=home\">Fair for Life\u003c/a> fair trade certified.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"After several years of making these wines and trying to build a following, we were [looking] for ways to communicate who we are and find our audience,\" says Brain. \"That's what led us to B Corp; it's a collection of companies that really share a set of values.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While many localized — and wine-specific certifications — with similar missions have formed over the years, such as \u003ca href=\"http://www.sipcertified.org/\">Sustainability in Practice\u003c/a> (SIP) in California's Central Coast and \u003ca href=\"https://napagreen.org/\">Napa Green\u003c/a> in Napa Valley, B Corp is unique in that it works across a global range of industries. Brain considers B Corp to be somewhat of a think tank and says he drew inspiration for Lubanzi's practices from companies such as New Belgium Brewing and Patagonia.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Like South Africa, the U.S. has its own history of farmworker inequality. In the 1960s and '70s, Cesar Chavez and \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/09/17/551490281/dolores-huerta-the-civil-rights-icon-who-showed-farmworkers-si-se-puede\">Dolores Huerta\u003c/a> fought for workers' rights and galvanized laborers into action through a series of boycotts and strikes, especially in California's grape-growing industry. Today, workers still struggle against wage and hour violations, as well as quality of life issues like affordable housing shortages. Wineries of all sizes and business models are finding ways to support what they call the \"backbone\" of the wine industry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133595\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1696px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp2-95b8686fd54614c02135005a7aa81fdf96f7c5f5.jpg\" alt=\"The grapes are all harvested using secateurs. Once a bucket is filled, it's poured into a truck. When the truck reaches capacity, it carries the grapes to the cellar.\" width=\"1696\" height=\"1272\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133595\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp2-95b8686fd54614c02135005a7aa81fdf96f7c5f5.jpg 1696w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp2-95b8686fd54614c02135005a7aa81fdf96f7c5f5-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp2-95b8686fd54614c02135005a7aa81fdf96f7c5f5-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp2-95b8686fd54614c02135005a7aa81fdf96f7c5f5-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp2-95b8686fd54614c02135005a7aa81fdf96f7c5f5-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp2-95b8686fd54614c02135005a7aa81fdf96f7c5f5-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1696px) 100vw, 1696px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The grapes are all harvested using secateurs. Once a bucket is filled, it's poured into a truck. When the truck reaches capacity, it carries the grapes to the cellar. \u003ccite>(Christopher Grava/Courtesy of Lubanzi Wines)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A to Z Wineworks in Oregon became the first Certified B Corp winery in the world in 2014. When the winery first learned about certification, \"it just really felt natural to us,\" says Amy Prosenjak, president and CEO of A to Z Wineworks/Rex Hill. \"We were already thinking about the triple-bottom line [people, planet and profit]. We weren't just in it to make money; we wanted to do good things with that money.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The winery doesn't own vineyards, so it contracts with about 50 growers in the state, \"who then employ hundreds of [farmworkers] throughout the year,\" she explains. \"So we have a real stake in how ... workers are treated and viewed within the industry. [They are] a huge contributor to our success.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The winery provides financial support to the \u003ca href=\"https://virginiagarcia.org/who-we-are/virginia-garcia-memorial-foundation/the-foundation-board-of-directors/\">Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation\u003c/a>, which offers health care to farmworkers and their families, as well as to \u003ca href=\"https://causaoregon.org/\">Causa Oregon\u003c/a>, a nonprofit advocacy group for immigrants' rights.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Second-generation run, Certified B Corp Sokol Blosser Vineyards in Oregon does own estate vineyards, but most of its labor is contracted out; like A to Z Wineworks, the vineyard supports farmworkers via nonprofit organizations. Sokol Blosser fundraises for ¡Salud!, a project through \u003ca href=\"http://tualityfoundation.org/\">Tuality Healthcare Foundation\u003c/a>, which gives medical and dental services to workers at both brick-and-mortar health centers and mobile health units. Sokol Blosser also hosts a mobile clinic on its property during harvest season.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fetzer Vineyards in California, which received its B Corp certification in 2015, found that \"one of the benefits of the B Corp certification is that going through that assessment process gave us a really great tool to assess how we're doing in different areas of sustainability,\" says Elizabeth Drake, regenerative development manager for the company.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The winery, which counts about 35 people in its vineyard department — and about 350 total employees — implemented a number of programs to support workers' quality of life. One of its newest initiatives, the HEAL (Helping Employees Access Loans) Program, created in partnership with the Saving Bank of Mendocino County, provides funds for emergencies such as an unexpected medical surgery. Because the loan is paid back through automatic paycheck deductions, payments are made on time, \"[which] helps build credit, a huge benefit for an employee that might not have a good credit score or creditor experience,\" Drake says.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since the 1990s, Fetzer has offered English as a second language (ESL) classes on its campus. \"[Workers'] schedules are built so they can attend classes during the workday,\" Drake says. An employee-run organic garden distributes fresh produce to all workers, ensuring access to healthy groceries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, while wineries continue to look into becoming Certified B Corp, Armando Elenes, secretary-treasurer for \u003ca href=\"https://ufw.org/\">United Farm Workers\u003c/a>, is dubious about B Corp's ability to \"move the needle\" in terms of legal and policy changes in regard to farmworkers' rights. \"At this point, it appears to us to be more window dressing,\" he says. \"It goes well with their branding and marketing, but when it comes to real-world workers and what changes they're making, it's not going there.\" He cites organizations such as the \u003ca href=\"https://equitablefood.org/\">Equitable Food Initiative\u003c/a> as a group that's making strides because of its high worker engagement. \"There's a worker leadership team that, along with management, [creates a set of benchmarks] and ensures that those components are being followed and enforced.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133596\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1647px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp3-a50e37863bfaf62ac5e5bfd2a38ef18bfad44a85.jpg\" alt=\"Seasonal workers help with the harvest at the Shiraz vineyard. Most come from South Africa or Zimbabwe.\" width=\"1647\" height=\"1235\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133596\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp3-a50e37863bfaf62ac5e5bfd2a38ef18bfad44a85.jpg 1647w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp3-a50e37863bfaf62ac5e5bfd2a38ef18bfad44a85-160x120.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp3-a50e37863bfaf62ac5e5bfd2a38ef18bfad44a85-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp3-a50e37863bfaf62ac5e5bfd2a38ef18bfad44a85-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp3-a50e37863bfaf62ac5e5bfd2a38ef18bfad44a85-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/05/bcorp3-a50e37863bfaf62ac5e5bfd2a38ef18bfad44a85-1200x900.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1647px) 100vw, 1647px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seasonal workers help with the harvest at the Shiraz vineyard. Most come from South Africa or Zimbabwe. \u003ccite>(Christopher Grava/Courtesy of Lubanzi Wines)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Andy Fyfe, senior manager for business development for B Lab, the organization that certifies and supports B Corporations, responded in an email: \"I would actually agree with his opinion that B Lab is not intended to be, nor should be the expert or the ultimate 'needle mover' for farm workers rights. [However], every Certified B Corporation must meet a legal requirement. They are required to change their legal charter to hold them accountable and consider the impact of their business decisions on \u003cem>all\u003c/em> stakeholders (including farm workers) and not just solely consider the interests of their shareholders (investors).\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Brain, the Lubanzi Wines co-founder, sees B Corp as being a voice for the wine industry. \"There are a lot of wineries out there that are doing great things in terms of how they operate and how their wines are made but are getting lost when they're trying to talk to everyday people,\" he says. \"I think B Corp really offers a way for people like us — and people like A to Z Wineworks and like Sokol Blosser — to actually get through and connect with customers in a way that they understand.\"\u003cstrong> \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Shana Clarke is a freelance wine, sake and cocktail journalist who regularly contributes to \u003c/em>Wine Enthusiast\u003cem>, \u003c/em>HuffPost\u003cem> and \u003c/em>Hemisphere\u003cem>, and is the wine editor for \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__inside.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=E2nBno7hEddFhl23N5nD1Q&r=Xtci2Fudeb2mFuRu4fVJZeBvP4ufVbP6taPEukEjs-s&m=LhzkGPSU-pTr5Sk5hqIfKkKsVFfXbjrJrJgcjIIQMSY&s=wtGQUcXKHIZ1hGoOl2HQyfhtplZb4iDVHS_yAr6hi7M&e=\">\u003cem>inside.com\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem>. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram at \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_shanaspeakswine-3Flang-3Den&d=DwMFaQ&c=E2nBno7hEddFhl23N5nD1Q&r=Xtci2Fudeb2mFuRu4fVJZeBvP4ufVbP6taPEukEjs-s&m=LhzkGPSU-pTr5Sk5hqIfKkKsVFfXbjrJrJgcjIIQMSY&s=bRrni4v1_fONI2h4gmRLZ6HxPQO3v-XWeoTbCOyZBI8&e=\">\u003cem>@ShanaSpeaksWine\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem> and see more of her work on \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.shanaspeakswine.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=E2nBno7hEddFhl23N5nD1Q&r=Xtci2Fudeb2mFuRu4fVJZeBvP4ufVbP6taPEukEjs-s&m=LhzkGPSU-pTr5Sk5hqIfKkKsVFfXbjrJrJgcjIIQMSY&s=DOIRI_qnmfBwbxaBDLIzr20mFgFaC_AgnfsuFEyI7OM&e=\">\u003cem>www.shanaspeakswine.com\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem>.\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "floatright"
},
"numeric": [
"floatright"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Copyright 2019 NPR. To see more, visit \u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/05/13/720665348/why-some-wineries-are-becoming-certified-b-corp-and-what-that-means\">NPR.org\u003c/a>.\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
}
],
"link": "/bayareabites/133593/why-some-wineries-are-becoming-certified-b-corp-and-what-that-means",
"authors": [
"byline_bayareabites_133593"
],
"categories": [
"bayareabites_1874",
"bayareabites_11028",
"bayareabites_10028",
"bayareabites_4084",
"bayareabites_2554",
"bayareabites_10916",
"bayareabites_358",
"bayareabites_60",
"bayareabites_119"
],
"tags": [
"bayareabites_16272",
"bayareabites_14748"
],
"featImg": "bayareabites_133594",
"label": "bayareabites"
},
"bayareabites_133163": {
"type": "posts",
"id": "bayareabites_133163",
"meta": {
"index": "posts_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "133163",
"score": null,
"sort": [
1553798764000
]
},
"parent": 0,
"labelTerm": {
"site": "bayareabites"
},
"blocks": [],
"publishDate": 1553798764,
"format": "standard",
"disqusTitle": "Ungrafted Raises the Standard for Neighborhood Wine Bars",
"title": "Ungrafted Raises the Standard for Neighborhood Wine Bars",
"headTitle": "Bay Area Bites | KQED Food",
"content": "\u003cp>\u003ci>by Sarah Chorey\u003c/i>\u003cbr>\n[aside postID=\"food_1330071,bayareabites_132348\"]\u003cbr>\nNeighborhood wine bars abound in the Bay Area—and because San Francisco is so, well, San Francisco, there are many \u003ca href=\"https://www.7x7.com/perfect-san-francisco-wine-bar-2598178745.html\">truly good options\u003c/a> for snooty sophisticated wine drinkers to choose from when the yen strikes to crack a bottle of something nice, even if it is only a Monday night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So if you're going to open a wine bar in the city, you better make it good. Enter couple Rebecca Fineman and Chris Gaither, a pair of sommeliers who've anted up and raised the bar with Ungrafted, their new spot in the Dogpatch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133165\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-8.jpg\" alt=\"Take a seat for an elevated drink at the long copper bar.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133165\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-8.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-8-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-8-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take a seat for an elevated drink at the long copper bar. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Between the two of them, Fineman and Gaither (who met at a wine exam) have worked at Spruce, Ame, Octavia, and Gary Danko; she's a Master Sommelier, in fact—one of only 249 in the world and among just 25 women Master Sommeliers in the United States. Impressive much?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it came to pouring out ideas for Ungrafted, a few key things mattered most: a carefully curated selection of wines, seriously delicious food pairings, and a laid-back atmosphere that would appeal to the local community making it a chill spot to hang out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>SF-based \u003ca href=\"https://www.matthollis.com/\">MH Architects\u003c/a> were tasked with remodeling the Third Street space that once housed Poco Dolce Chocolates. You'll find an industrial-sleek glass-walled wine cellar and a mezzanine seating area that overlooks the space—a gilded mural of twisting tree branches adds a bit of elegant whimsy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133166\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gilded art by Twin Walls Mural Co. are already Ungrafted's signature photo op.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133166\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-1-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-1-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-1-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gilded art by Twin Walls Mural Co. are already Ungrafted's signature photo op. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>So what's pouring? Think unexpected labels at terrific values. \"We are very hands-on when it comes to choosing wines for our list,\" says Fineman. \"We taste a lot of wines. Our main two criteria are deliciousness and bang for the buck—wines that taste a lot more expensive than they are. For wines by the glass, we are additionally on the hunt for the wines that taste great when they are first opened, without needing an hour to air out.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133167\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"The scallop ceviche is a well-balanced, light bite with a few slices of spicy chile, pickled shallots for a hint of acid, and crunchy nori chips.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133167\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-2-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-2-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-2-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The scallop ceviche is a well-balanced, light bite with a few slices of spicy chile, pickled shallots for a hint of acid, and crunchy nori chips. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As for the really good food, Ungrafted has employed the talents of chef Robert Vallejos (B Patisserie, Spruce and Manresa), whose menu of both small and entree-size plates leans on French techniques with street food–inspired flavors, all designed as ideal accompaniments to the vino. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dip your mother-of-pearl spoon into Tsar Nicolai caviar served with mini arepas and crema, or go for the fresh scallop ceviche served with crunchy nori chips. On the heartier side of things are a pretty decadent buttermilk fried chicken with a biscuit (we challenge you to recall the last time you ate that in a wine bar) and octopus adobo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133169\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"We didn't see this coming: fried chicken, topped with creole spices and paired with a thick buttery biscuit, is available in two pieces or four.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133169\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-4-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-4-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-4-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-4-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">We didn't see this coming: fried chicken, topped with creole spices and paired with a thick buttery biscuit, is available in two pieces or four. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Nervous about choosing that perfect wine pairing? The couple rallied their network and hired a full team of sommeliers; in other words, Ungrafted has arguably the most knowledgeable wine team in town. Let them show you the way with great recommendations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Chris and I meet guests all the time who tell us that they are afraid to speak to a sommelier because they don't want to be pressured into spending more than they'd like,\" Fineman says. \"We always tell them that that is exactly the reason they should be taking to a sommelier. We know the list better than anyone, and can easily find the wine you'll want to drink for the price you'll want to spend.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133170\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Skip traditional dessert wines like port or sherry and cap your night with a glass of Rivesaltes Ambré Domaine Fontanel—a rich, caramel-y wine with notes of dried apricots and candied orange peel.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133170\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-5-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-5-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-5-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-5-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skip traditional dessert wines like port or sherry and cap your night with a glass of Rivesaltes Ambré Domaine Fontanel—a rich, caramel-y wine with notes of dried apricots and candied orange peel. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Want to dive deeper? Pop in for Monday night blind tasting flights where you can sample a variety of wines and take tasting notes with your server. Private group tastings are also available. Rather swirl and sip in the privacy of your own home? Pick up some bottles to go in the informal shop.\u003c/p>\n\n",
"disqusIdentifier": "133163 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=133163",
"disqusUrl": "https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/03/28/ungrafted-raises-the-standard-for-neighborhood-wine-bars/",
"stats": {
"hasVideo": false,
"hasChartOrMap": false,
"hasAudio": false,
"hasPolis": false,
"wordCount": 744,
"hasGoogleForm": false,
"hasGallery": false,
"hasHearkenModule": false,
"iframeSrcs": [],
"paragraphCount": 13
},
"modified": 1553798764,
"excerpt": "Neighborhood wine bars abound in the Bay Area, but a pair of sommeliers have anted up and raised the bar with Ungrafted.",
"headData": {
"twImgId": "",
"twTitle": "",
"ogTitle": "",
"ogImgId": "",
"twDescription": "",
"description": "Neighborhood wine bars abound in the Bay Area, but a pair of sommeliers have anted up and raised the bar with Ungrafted.",
"title": "Ungrafted Raises the Standard for Neighborhood Wine Bars | KQED",
"ogDescription": "",
"schema": {
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Article",
"headline": "Ungrafted Raises the Standard for Neighborhood Wine Bars",
"datePublished": "2019-03-28T11:46:04-07:00",
"dateModified": "2019-03-28T11:46:04-07:00",
"image": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"
}
},
"guestAuthors": [],
"slug": "ungrafted-raises-the-standard-for-neighborhood-wine-bars",
"status": "publish",
"path": "/bayareabites/133163/ungrafted-raises-the-standard-for-neighborhood-wine-bars",
"audioTrackLength": null,
"parsedContent": [
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>\u003ci>by Sarah Chorey\u003c/i>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "aside",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"postid": "food_1330071,bayareabites_132348",
"label": ""
},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cbr>\nNeighborhood wine bars abound in the Bay Area—and because San Francisco is so, well, San Francisco, there are many \u003ca href=\"https://www.7x7.com/perfect-san-francisco-wine-bar-2598178745.html\">truly good options\u003c/a> for snooty sophisticated wine drinkers to choose from when the yen strikes to crack a bottle of something nice, even if it is only a Monday night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So if you're going to open a wine bar in the city, you better make it good. Enter couple Rebecca Fineman and Chris Gaither, a pair of sommeliers who've anted up and raised the bar with Ungrafted, their new spot in the Dogpatch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133165\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-8.jpg\" alt=\"Take a seat for an elevated drink at the long copper bar.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133165\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-8.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-8-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-8-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-8-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take a seat for an elevated drink at the long copper bar. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Between the two of them, Fineman and Gaither (who met at a wine exam) have worked at Spruce, Ame, Octavia, and Gary Danko; she's a Master Sommelier, in fact—one of only 249 in the world and among just 25 women Master Sommeliers in the United States. Impressive much?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When it came to pouring out ideas for Ungrafted, a few key things mattered most: a carefully curated selection of wines, seriously delicious food pairings, and a laid-back atmosphere that would appeal to the local community making it a chill spot to hang out.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>SF-based \u003ca href=\"https://www.matthollis.com/\">MH Architects\u003c/a> were tasked with remodeling the Third Street space that once housed Poco Dolce Chocolates. You'll find an industrial-sleek glass-walled wine cellar and a mezzanine seating area that overlooks the space—a gilded mural of twisting tree branches adds a bit of elegant whimsy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133166\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Gilded art by Twin Walls Mural Co. are already Ungrafted's signature photo op.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133166\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-1-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-1-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-1-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gilded art by Twin Walls Mural Co. are already Ungrafted's signature photo op. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>So what's pouring? Think unexpected labels at terrific values. \"We are very hands-on when it comes to choosing wines for our list,\" says Fineman. \"We taste a lot of wines. Our main two criteria are deliciousness and bang for the buck—wines that taste a lot more expensive than they are. For wines by the glass, we are additionally on the hunt for the wines that taste great when they are first opened, without needing an hour to air out.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133167\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"The scallop ceviche is a well-balanced, light bite with a few slices of spicy chile, pickled shallots for a hint of acid, and crunchy nori chips.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133167\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-2-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-2-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-2-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The scallop ceviche is a well-balanced, light bite with a few slices of spicy chile, pickled shallots for a hint of acid, and crunchy nori chips. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>As for the really good food, Ungrafted has employed the talents of chef Robert Vallejos (B Patisserie, Spruce and Manresa), whose menu of both small and entree-size plates leans on French techniques with street food–inspired flavors, all designed as ideal accompaniments to the vino. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "fullwidth"
},
"numeric": [
"fullwidth"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Dip your mother-of-pearl spoon into Tsar Nicolai caviar served with mini arepas and crema, or go for the fresh scallop ceviche served with crunchy nori chips. On the heartier side of things are a pretty decadent buttermilk fried chicken with a biscuit (we challenge you to recall the last time you ate that in a wine bar) and octopus adobo.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133169\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-4-1.jpg\" alt=\"We didn't see this coming: fried chicken, topped with creole spices and paired with a thick buttery biscuit, is available in two pieces or four.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133169\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-4-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-4-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-4-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-4-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">We didn't see this coming: fried chicken, topped with creole spices and paired with a thick buttery biscuit, is available in two pieces or four. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Nervous about choosing that perfect wine pairing? The couple rallied their network and hired a full team of sommeliers; in other words, Ungrafted has arguably the most knowledgeable wine team in town. Let them show you the way with great recommendations.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"Chris and I meet guests all the time who tell us that they are afraid to speak to a sommelier because they don't want to be pressured into spending more than they'd like,\" Fineman says. \"We always tell them that that is exactly the reason they should be taking to a sommelier. We know the list better than anyone, and can easily find the wine you'll want to drink for the price you'll want to spend.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_133170\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 980px\">\u003cimg src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Skip traditional dessert wines like port or sherry and cap your night with a glass of Rivesaltes Ambré Domaine Fontanel—a rich, caramel-y wine with notes of dried apricots and candied orange peel.\" width=\"980\" height=\"653\" class=\"size-full wp-image-133170\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-5-1.jpg 980w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-5-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-5-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2019/03/980x-5-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Skip traditional dessert wines like port or sherry and cap your night with a glass of Rivesaltes Ambré Domaine Fontanel—a rich, caramel-y wine with notes of dried apricots and candied orange peel. \u003ccite>(Sarah Chorey)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Want to dive deeper? Pop in for Monday night blind tasting flights where you can sample a variety of wines and take tasting notes with your server. Private group tastings are also available. Rather swirl and sip in the privacy of your own home? Pick up some bottles to go in the informal shop.\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
}
],
"link": "/bayareabites/133163/ungrafted-raises-the-standard-for-neighborhood-wine-bars",
"authors": [
"11590"
],
"categories": [
"bayareabites_1146",
"bayareabites_1807",
"bayareabites_10",
"bayareabites_90",
"bayareabites_119"
],
"tags": [
"bayareabites_3328",
"bayareabites_14745",
"bayareabites_16372",
"bayareabites_2829"
],
"featImg": "bayareabites_133164",
"label": "bayareabites"
},
"bayareabites_132348": {
"type": "posts",
"id": "bayareabites_132348",
"meta": {
"index": "posts_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "132348",
"score": null,
"sort": [
1549671628000
]
},
"parent": 0,
"labelTerm": {
"site": "bayareabites"
},
"blocks": [],
"publishDate": 1549671628,
"format": "standard",
"disqusTitle": "A Perfect Weekend in Livermore Valley Wine Country",
"title": "A Perfect Weekend in Livermore Valley Wine Country",
"headTitle": "Bay Area Bites | KQED Food",
"content": "\u003cp>Livermore the town and valley brings up several things in the mind of Bay Area residents. The general first item to come off anyone’s tongue is “oh, it sure gets hot there,” which is true that there are a handful of days in the summer where highs hit the triple digits. Of course, the same happens in many local cities, but our local meteorologists always seem to emphasize Livermore being scorching hot as if it’s Palm Springs (it’s not).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Livermore is close to where the windmills are when you’re driving out to Tahoe and it’s where the traffic is always bad because Bay Area home prices have made Tracy now a defacto part of the Bay Area. Livermore has the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Oh, and of course, it has those giant wine producers Wente and Concannon, which don’t have the most sterling reputations for their supermarket budget bottles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Livermore is all those things or has all of them. But, they’re all so lightly skimming the surface of what truly is the Bay Area’s “other” marquee wine region that none of those remotely describe the exciting culture and beauty that a weekend in Livermore presents. Sure, there’s Wente and Concannon, but the Livermore Valley has 55 tastings rooms, many of which are small, family-run places that offer wine on par with the likes of Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Santa Cruz Mountains. Taste a Cuda Ridge Semillon and you’ll understand that this is far from mass-produced airline wine. Then there are the golf courses, the restaurants, the breweries, the...you get the idea. All of this in a major wine region just an hour from San Francisco (not at rush hour) and free of hoity-toity $100 tastings. Don’t get us wrong — we’d gladly spend as many weekends as possible hopping winery to winery in Sonoma County and Napa Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains. However, whether it’s 100 degree or 60 degrees, it’s hard to beat the Bay Area’s formerly underappreciated \u003ci>other\u003c/i> wine region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s a food and wine-packed weekend that proves that Livermore Valley is in the big leagues of California wine countries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Note: Livermore isn’t split up by districts or appellations or rivers or mountains as much as it’s just divided by directions and roads. In general, the climate across the valley is relatively similar, but the soil types differ and vineyard elevation gradually lowers the further west you travel according to winemaker Steven Kent Mirassou. For our wine-filled weekend exploring, we’ve divided the four Livermore Valley winery segments somewhat geographically (Greenville Road, Tesla Road, Westside, the Block at East End) because we’d rather have 15 extra minutes of wine than extra time on the road, right?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Saturday\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Breakfast: \u003ca href=\"http://c-cbakery.com/\">Casse-Croûte Bakery\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Casse+Croute+Bakery/@37.6824881,-121.7686966,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x434a5ee5869b8f89?ved=2ahUKEwjAtsO2mK3gAhWUPH0KHZOnCEIQ_BIwCnoECAQQCA\">\u003cem>50 S Livermore Ave.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132362\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132362\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Casse-Croute-Bakery-e1549572307646.png\" alt=\"Casse-Croute Bakery\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Casse-Croûte Bakery \u003ccite>(Casse-Croûte Bakery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Husband-and-wife team Richard Denoix and Lenore Colarusso-Denoix’s French bakery is a huge reason why waking up in Livermore isn’t so hard, or is a wonderful treat after an early drive to town to kickstart the weekend. Richard grew up in rural southeast France and, after long periods serving in the French Air Force and then software after immigrating to the U.S., he decided to switch gears and bake French breads and pastries. If it’s a breakfast hour, opt for a croissant and an apple turnover. Regardless of the time of day, a baguette sandwich is pretty essential, as are chocolate chip cookies and some form of fruit tart.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://3steveswinery.com/\">\u003cb>3 Steves\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/3+Steves+Winery/@37.6485127,-121.6945803,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe5fe3220b123535e!8m2!3d37.6485127!4d-121.6945803\">\u003cem>5700 Greenville Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132367\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132367 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_3747-e1549667816733.jpg\" alt=\"3 Steves Winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">3 Steves Winery \u003ccite>(3 Steves Winery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Don’t think too hard about the inspiration for this winery’s name. Indeed, there are a trio of men named Steve who decided, hey, let’s start a winery and there’s a pretty obvious name for that winery: our names! 3 Steves is part of the Greenville Road area of the Livermore Valley, which is the most quintessential “wine country” part of the area with the panoramic views of rows of vines and sweeping hillsides that brochures and magazines often feature. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and a brut sparkling wine made of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the go-to wines at 3 Steves, but the whole roster is one of the strongest in the valley. Livermore Valley is filled with wineries boasting great outdoor patios and the al fresco situation at 3 Steves is easily among the best, as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://mcgrailvineyards.com/\">\u003cb>McGrail\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/McGrail+Vineyards+and+Winery/@37.6503396,-121.6950916,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x8b210ab8bd1154e2?ved=2ahUKEwj_gKvXmK3gAhXlMn0KHTQMB1UQ_BIwC3oECAYQCA\">\u003cem>5600 Greenville Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132366\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132366 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/McGrail-Vineyards-and-Winery-e1549667851234.jpg\" alt=\"McGrail Vineyards\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">McGrail Vineyards \u003ccite>(McGrail Vineyards)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s a very, very short drive to 3 Steves’ neighboring winery. Cabernet Sauvignon is McGrail’s calling card and the estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon is indeed stellar. As you’ll see across these two days of tastings, one of Livermore’s big debates, for better or worse, is that there isn’t a “signature” grape. With McGrail, you know which grape is the boss. It will no doubt be the highlight at this gorgeous tasting room with palm trees outside and a bocce ball court. Sadly, the winery’s founder Jim McGrail (a former Alameda County cop and prosecutor) passed away last year, but the winery continues to produce outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon (and Chardonnay and a few other wines) under longtime winemaker Mark Clarin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Lunch: \u003ca href=\"https://posadarestaurant.com/\">Posada or Posada on Wheels\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Posada/@37.676296,-121.784712,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xa2ea1dd018e22129!8m2!3d37.676296!4d-121.784712\">\u003cem>988 Murrieta Blvd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132370\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132370 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4101-e1549667723799.jpg\" alt=\"Posada on Wheels\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1900\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Posada on Wheels. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are two options for lunch technically. Posada Restaurant, located slightly outside of downtown in a nondescript shopping plaza, is Livermore’s Southwestern cooking legend and for extremely good reason. Try the chicken enchiladas or adobo rack of lamb with New Mexico chile rojo, and you’ll understand. However, there is a new Posada on the scene and, it’s oh so conveniently usually parked in the warehouse wine district called The Block at East End. Luckily, there are no shortage of wine options for taking your blackened pork belly tacos and watermelon salad with mango-habanero vinaigrette. The truck offers an exciting chance for chef and co-owner Eduardo Posada to serve slightly edgier, appropriately portable food to a winery and brewery audience. The chipotle fish tacos are exactly what a mid-wine tasting day calls for.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://nottinghamcellars.com/\">\u003cb>Nottingham Cellars\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nottingham+Cellars+-+Livermore+Winery+and+Wine+Tasting/@37.6765212,-121.7192675,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe376265b8986d0f0?ved=2ahUKEwj57qORma3gAhWwIDQIHcMTDnIQ_BIwEXoECAYQCA\">\u003cem>2245 S Vasco Rd. C\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132371\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132371 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4112-e1549667690679.jpg\" alt=\"Nottingham Cellars\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nottingham Cellars. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tacos in hand, it’s time for some wine. You’ve got a handful of wineries to choose from, one next to the other next to the other in the Block at East End. Start at Nottingham Cellars, where winemaker Collin Cranor (the son of founder Jeff Cranor) and Craig Ploof (formerly assistant winemaker at the acclaimed Steven Kent Winery that you’ll visit tomorrow) craft excellent Bordeaux varietal wines and Chardonnay, served in a sleek gallery-like space. Nottingham also produces some notable \"Typicité\" Pinot Noirs, led by a leaner, red berry-forward 2017 from the Santa Lucia Highlands. The winery has a sibling brand called Vasco Urbano that focuses on Rhone style reds and Petite Sirah. Try all of the wines in the portfolio because you’ll see how Nottingham is remarkable in having such an extensive roster, yet each wine has a distinctive small-batch polish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://mckahnfamilycellars.com/\">\u003cb>McKahn Family Cellars\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/McKahn+Family+Cellars/@37.6764421,-121.719363,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd5d4d3bfe08f8c7f!8m2!3d37.6764421!4d-121.719363\">\u003cem>2245 S Vasco Rd. A\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132372\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132372 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4123-e1549667662280.jpg\" alt=\"McKahn winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">McKahn Family Cellars. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>About three steps away is a relative newcomer, McKahn, where Rhone varietals are the theme. 29-year old winemaker Charles McKahn (the son of the owners) has a gentle touch with Viognier and Grenache, while also crafting a terrific Syrah full of ripe black fruit and anise notes from the Spring Mountain district of Napa Valley. If you sit out on the patio shared with Notthingham, chances are there will some live music to entertain and make you want to keep lingering over yet another great Livermore bottling of Petite Sirah — this one happens to be the only wine McKahn makes with the grapes coming from Livermore.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://occasiowinery.com/\">\u003cb>Occasio\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Occasio+Winery/@37.6764,-121.7193616,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xbaa349cf6db56b0e!8m2!3d37.6764!4d-121.7193616\">\u003cem>2245 S Vasco Rd. B\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132374\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132374 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4132-e1549667595566.jpg\" alt=\"Occasio Winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Occasio Winery. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Winemaking is science, right? In the case of this winery, there is a deep scientific background. Founder/director of winemaking John Kinney was a longtime physicist and UCSF professor before he decided it was the opportunistic time to go make wine. Hence, here you have a winery named for the Roman Goddess of Opportunity. Follow that theme and take the opportunity to taste Kinney’s Cabernet Franc, an opulent barrel-fermented Chardonnay and a dense, spicy Heritage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Kinney’s wine career, which kicked into high gear when he used his sabbatical to study enology at UC Davis, has extended to distilling as he is also the owner of the nearby Sidewinder Spirits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132373\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132373 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4130-e1549667631915.jpg\" alt=\"Sidewinder Spirits\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sidewinder Spirits' Victorian era evoking tasting room and bar. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The vintage Victorian Sidewinder cocktail bar/tasting room is as stunningly period detailed as it gets and soon will open to the public (for now it’s Occasio members only) so everyone can try the vermouth and grappa in lavish surroundings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://woodfamilyvineyards.com/\">\u003cb>Wood Family Vineyards\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wood+Family+Vineyards/@37.6753661,-121.7200067,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe1569730205bf06f!8m2!3d37.6753661!4d-121.7200067\">\u003cem>2407 Research Dr.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132392\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132392 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Wood-Livermore-e1549668256257.jpg\" alt=\"Wood Livermore\" width=\"1900\" height=\"2533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wood Family Vineyards. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While science is the background at Occasio, Rhonda Wood was a US Airways pilot before learning about home beer making while on maternity leave in 1991. A few years later she switched gears to wine and fully left the pilot gig for the winery in 2006. The tasting room really is a party every day as a locals’ favorite that makes it feel like Livermore’s “Cheers” where everyone knows everyone’s name. That breezy vibe extends to the wood-paneled wagon car with surfboards logo that makes drinkers think of the Beach Boys while taking a sip of “Para Mas Amigas” Chardonnay or “Viva” Cabernet Sauvignon. If you can try the “Clone 30” Cabernet Sauvignon, don’t pass up the chance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://altamontbeerworks.com/1/\">\u003cb>Altamont Beer Works\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Altamont+Beer+Works/@37.6758493,-121.7199996,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe60e0945dbb63357!8m2!3d37.6758493!4d-121.7199996\">\u003cem>2402 Research Dr.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132376\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132376 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4146-e1549667447742.jpg\" alt=\"Altamont Beer Works\" width=\"1900\" height=\"2533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Altamont Beer Works. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That’s enough wine tasting for day one. No worries for the next step, though, because Livermore’s beloved IPA-focused brewery (the Tri-Valley’s first post-Prohibition brewery and still its best) is right across the street from Wood. Try all the hop-heavy beers on offer, and if the intense Nutty Operator oatmeal-peanut butter stout is there, definitely add that to a flight or just get a pint of it. After all of those tannins and frilly tasting notes from the wineries, here’s the place to just chill and maybe watch some sports in a de-facto happy hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Dinner: \u003ca href=\"https://www.rangelifelivermore.com/\">Range Life\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Range+Life/@37.6834343,-121.7700469,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xf061be523d7e7a2?ved=2ahUKEwjdtpfuma3gAhWuJDQIHbv5BckQ_BIwCnoECAYQCA\">\u003cem>2160 Railroad Ave.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132390\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132390 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Range_Life_Interiors_010-1-e1549666710562.jpg\" alt=\"Range Life\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Range Life. Photo by Nicole Franzen \u003ccite>(Nicole Franzen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After dining all over the Bay Area to keep up with new restaurants popping up left and right (including many \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/series/new-restaurants-2018\">here for KQED\u003c/a>), this writer named Range Life the top restaurant opening of 2018 for abundant reasons: a gorgeous chic-pastoral design, superb cocktails by the talented bar director Waine Longwell, cheery service, and a refinement that makes the restaurant feel eight-years old. Most of all, though, it’s the cooking of chef Bill Niles who deftly weaves together global touches into a distinctly Californian template with top-notch ingredients: Rio Oso grapefruit with fried parsnip and fresh burrata, relaxed and mega-umami versions of Fort Bragg uni on toast and hot chicken wings with fermented chili sauce, a hearty roast half chicken with Anson Mills polenta and spring garlic jus. It’s cooking that strikes the right tone of creativity, high technique and being approachable. You WANT to eat this food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132389\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132389 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Range_Life_Food_Lamb_Belly_Crudo_Salad_003-1-e1549666892272.jpg\" alt=\"Range Life\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food at Range Life. Photo by Nicole Franzen \u003ccite>(Nicole Franzen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The chef and his wife Sarah worked at headliners in San Francisco (he was executive chef for Tartine Manufactory, she was a manager and wine director for Outerlands), and were convinced to head to Livermore by Sarah’s former roommate (and Waine’s wife), Lauren Heanes-Longwell, who redesigned Range Life’s 1800’s brick building into the sleek restaurant it is today. All together, it’s an all-star team that was convinced of Livermore’s merits and will convince you of its merits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Nightcap: \u003ca href=\"https://www.lastwordbar.com/\">The Last Word\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Last+Word/@37.683336,-121.7677204,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xfc1da038e7079268!8m2!3d37.683336!4d-121.7677204\">\u003cem>2470 First St. #100\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132377\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132377 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4187-e1549667403455.jpg\" alt=\"The Last Word Livermore\" width=\"1900\" height=\"2533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Last Word. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One last drink means a nightcap in Livermore’s craft cocktail destination in the heart of the bustling downtown area. Every six months, the bar switches its theme (like Trick Dog for our San Francisco readers). As of press time, the menu was a Cuban-themed “Revolucion” with a few types of classic Daiquiris, plenty of rum-forward offerings, and a Hurricane sour with bourbon, passion fruit and a frothy egg white body. If you’re still hungry after Range Life, munch on some bacon empanadas.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Sunday\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Breakfast: \u003ca href=\"https://espressorosetta.com/\">Espresso Rosetta\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Espresso+Rosetta/@37.6808307,-121.7682593,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x44d16fc2c7d86620?ved=2ahUKEwjIsPO9mq3gAhUzFzQIHTqgDzoQ_BIwCnoECAYQCA\">\u003cem>206 S J St.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132632\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132632 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Espresso-Rosetta-e1550796216293.jpg\" alt=\"Espresso Rosetta\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Espresso Rosetta \u003ccite>(Facebook/Espresso Rosetta)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After a long Saturday of wine tasting (and more beer, wine and cocktails afterwards), coffee is probably going to be a necessary way to start the second day in Livermore. Here’s the good news: Espresso Rosetta is a standout third wave-style coffee shop complete with all the latte art and perfectly pulled ristretto shots that are now expected in the genre. The cheery downtown café also has plenty of sweet and savory pastries to join the caffeine in knocking your palate back into wine tasting shape.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.stevenkent.com/\">\u003cb>The Steven Kent Winery\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Steven+Kent+Winery/@37.664289,-121.728086,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x3dcd7c9cab507661?ved=2ahUKEwj9_63Rmq3gAhVRKH0KHWo1A2EQ_BIwCnoECAQQCA\">\u003cem>5443 Tesla Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132364\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132364 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Steven-Kent_TastingRoom_1-e1549667928424.jpg\" alt=\"Steven Kent Winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Steven Kent Winery \u003ccite>(The Steven Kent Winery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Properly fortified with caffeine and calories, day two of tasting begins at one of the pioneers of small-scale, high quality wine making for the region. Steven Kent Mirassou’s delightful wines can be tasted in the “Barrel Room” at various price points. All of the lineups usually showcase either the Merrillie Chardonnay or Lola Bordeaux-style white blend of Sauvignon Blanc, a “Collector’s Circle” Home Ranch estate-grown Rhone blend or Italian variety, a “BDX Collection” Bordeaux red blend from the nearby Ghielmetti Estate Vineyard that was planted with the aspirations of being Livermore Valley’s definitive “Premier Cru” vineyard and the signature Cabernet Sauvignon offerings that make this winery 1A and 1B with McGrail for being Livermore’s iconic Cab whisperers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pagemillwinery.com/\">\u003cb>Page Mill Winery\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Page+Mill+Winery/@37.669149,-121.74592,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe274cb8d406f051f?ved=2ahUKEwj1gJqpm63gAhVjFTQIHZRzAKUQ_BIwC3oECAYQCA\">\u003cem>1960 S Livermore Ave.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132365\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132365 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Page-Mill-Winery-e1549667893200.jpg\" alt=\"Page Mill Winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Page Mill Winery \u003ccite>(Page Mill Winery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Continue along Tesla Road (no relation to Elon Musk’s electric car company) past the sprawling Concannon complex when the road bends and becomes Livermore Avenue. Here, you’ll find one of the more unique wines (and uniquely named wines) in Livermore Valley: the Page Mill GPS, a typical Rhone red blend that swaps out Mourvèdre for Petite Sirah, a grape that many consider Livermore Valley’s signature varietal since Page Mill’s neighbors at Concannon were the first American winery to make a bottle of the varietal itself. For this writer who grew up as a neighbor of the original Page Mill Winery location near Palo Alto on the actual Page Mill Road, it’s still hard to think of Page Mill Winery…in Livermore. That was the decision made by the Stark family in 2004 to be closer to the grapes and to have more physical space than just making wine at their actual house. Owner/winemaker Dane Stark is in charge these days of the operation across the Bay and the wide range of wines are consistent winners from Tempranillo to Cabernet Sauvignon to Chardonnay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Lunch: \u003ca href=\"https://wentevineyards.com/dine/restaurant\">The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Restaurant+%7C+Wente+Vineyards/@37.6233946,-121.7560431,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe29ab050c2cf6ba6!8m2!3d37.6233946!4d-121.7560431\">\u003cem>5050 Arroyo Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132363\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132363 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/December-2018_VT-Experience-e1549667978884.jpg\" alt=\"The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1637\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards. Photo by Eli Pitta \u003ccite>(Eli Pitta)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A visit to Livermore isn’t complete without a visit to the marquee large producers, along with Concannon, who put Livermore Valley wine on the map. Yes, both wineries have bottom-shelf bulk production wines that aren’t worth a weekend trip detour, but they both have small-lot, refined wines that are as noteworthy as any in the region. For Wente, you can experience those at Wente’s Winemakers Studio and tasting room at the main winery on Tesla Road. But, this weekend’s let’s have both Wente wines and excellent food together for lunch at The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards. The setting is breathtaking, so it’s not wonder that this is a premier Bay Area weddings and concerts destination. Come back again for both of those. For now, it’s time to eat. On the menu for lunch at this \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/19829/check-please-bay-area-reviews-cuisine-of-nepal-mama-coco-cocina-mexicana-restaurant-the-restaurant-at-wente-vineyards\">“Check Please! Bay Area” approved restaurant\u003c/a>, executive chef Mike Ward presents a $65 3-course pairing lunch, where the 2016 Nth Degree Chardonnay might partner with a sea bass with romanesco and red curry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.danterobere.com/\">\u003cb>Dante Robere\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dante+Robere+Vineyards/@37.6456844,-121.7821115,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc060bc2e56fcaf6f!8m2!3d37.6456844!4d-121.7821115\">\u003cem>1200 Wetmore Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132378\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132378 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4319-e1549667367837.jpg\" alt=\"Dante Robere\" width=\"1900\" height=\"2374\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dante Robere. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Wander back from the countryside into the westside of Livermore, surrounded by bike trails, new looking residential communities and Ravenswood Historical Site. Like many of the Livermore Valley wineries, Dante Robere is the result of friends who liked boutique, family-run wineries and said to themselves, “hey, why not make our own?” Dante is Dan Rosenberg and Bob Bossi is Robere, and their three-decade friendship led to this tongue-in-cheek named winery that sounds like an elegant Bordeaux chateau, but really is a down-to-earth label for Syrah, Rhone varietals, Zinfandel, and several other grapes, sourced locally and from the Sierra foothills. If you’ve never tried Mourvèdre on its own, this is one of the smoothest examples you’re bound to encounter anywhere in the state outside of Paso Robles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.laspositasvineyards.com/\">\u003cb>Las Positas\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Las+Positas+Vineyards/@37.6458024,-121.7704979,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x9779618b6f1b506c!8m2!3d37.6458024!4d-121.7704979\">\u003cem>1828 Wetmore Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132368\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132368 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4083-e1549667781216.jpg\" alt=\"Las Positas Vineyards\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Las Positas Vineyards. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a good chance that there will be a wedding that just happened or will happen at Las Positas Vineyards when you visit. Generally, that’s not a good sign since manicured lawns and spectacular views tend to make wineries figure they can coast on Instagram looks and pay less attention to the wine itself. Thankfully, despite making wine with a remarkable 14 different grape varieties, Las Positas is one of the exceptions and doesn’t neglect what’s in the bottle. Red blends like the “Coccineous” with mostly Tempranillo and Syrah are the main strength at Las Positas, but you’ll also enjoy several atypical varietal offerings like an Albariño or the rare Barbera from Livermore. Here’s another catch in the spacious, clearly Tuscan-inspired space: outstanding locally made chocolates paired with certain wines that raise eyebrows but actually work, like a matcha truffle with Chardonnay and mint-chocolate chip truffle with a Tempranillo-Barbera-Nebbiolo rosé (!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://cudaridgewines.com/\">\u003cb>Cuda Ridge\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cuda+Ridge+Winery/@37.654755,-121.766572,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xecbfa7fbebed930c!8m2!3d37.654755!4d-121.766572\">\u003cem>2400 Arroyo Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132369\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132369 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4085-e1549667747994.jpg\" alt=\"Cuda Ridge\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cuda Ridge Wines. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By now, you’ve tried more than enough wine to be convinced that the Livermore Valley is playing in the wine big leagues. However, pound for pound and sip for sip, this writer found the most impressive regional wines to be at this final spot that bypasses any splashy tasting room vibe or gimmicky wines for focusing on great, carefully built Bordeaux-style wines. Co-owner/winemaker Larry Dino still produces fewer than 3,000 cases total, highlighted by a superb Semillon with a distinct tangy melon personality; a fruit-forward and vibrant Cabernet Franc; and the valley’s finest Petit Verdot and Malbec offerings, the latter being at 12.5% alcohol, and showing calmer, brighter personality than the ubiquitous Malbec from Argentina. Occasionally Dino dabbles in “black label” non-Bordeaux wines like Sangiovese, but make no mistake, you’re here for the Bordeaux, which was the resolute inspiration for why he opened this winery a dozen years ago after learning the craft at nearby Las Positas College.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bid farewell to Livermore with a last sip of the Cuda Ridge’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and go spread the word: Livermore is serious wine country.\u003c/p>\n\n",
"disqusIdentifier": "132348 https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=132348",
"disqusUrl": "https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2019/02/08/a-perfect-weekend-in-livermore-valley-wine-country/",
"stats": {
"hasVideo": false,
"hasChartOrMap": false,
"hasAudio": false,
"hasPolis": false,
"wordCount": 3456,
"hasGoogleForm": false,
"hasGallery": false,
"hasHearkenModule": false,
"iframeSrcs": [],
"paragraphCount": 46
},
"modified": 1550796318,
"excerpt": "36 hours of delicious food and wine in the oft-forgotten Livermore Valley wine region.",
"headData": {
"twImgId": "",
"twTitle": "",
"ogTitle": "",
"ogImgId": "",
"twDescription": "",
"description": "36 hours of delicious food and wine in the oft-forgotten Livermore Valley wine region.",
"title": "A Perfect Weekend in Livermore Valley Wine Country | KQED",
"ogDescription": "",
"schema": {
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "Article",
"headline": "A Perfect Weekend in Livermore Valley Wine Country",
"datePublished": "2019-02-08T16:20:28-08:00",
"dateModified": "2019-02-21T16:45:18-08:00",
"image": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"
}
},
"guestAuthors": [],
"slug": "a-perfect-weekend-in-livermore-valley-wine-country",
"status": "publish",
"path": "/bayareabites/132348/a-perfect-weekend-in-livermore-valley-wine-country",
"audioTrackLength": null,
"parsedContent": [
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Livermore the town and valley brings up several things in the mind of Bay Area residents. The general first item to come off anyone’s tongue is “oh, it sure gets hot there,” which is true that there are a handful of days in the summer where highs hit the triple digits. Of course, the same happens in many local cities, but our local meteorologists always seem to emphasize Livermore being scorching hot as if it’s Palm Springs (it’s not).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Livermore is close to where the windmills are when you’re driving out to Tahoe and it’s where the traffic is always bad because Bay Area home prices have made Tracy now a defacto part of the Bay Area. Livermore has the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Oh, and of course, it has those giant wine producers Wente and Concannon, which don’t have the most sterling reputations for their supermarket budget bottles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Livermore is all those things or has all of them. But, they’re all so lightly skimming the surface of what truly is the Bay Area’s “other” marquee wine region that none of those remotely describe the exciting culture and beauty that a weekend in Livermore presents. Sure, there’s Wente and Concannon, but the Livermore Valley has 55 tastings rooms, many of which are small, family-run places that offer wine on par with the likes of Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Santa Cruz Mountains. Taste a Cuda Ridge Semillon and you’ll understand that this is far from mass-produced airline wine. Then there are the golf courses, the restaurants, the breweries, the...you get the idea. All of this in a major wine region just an hour from San Francisco (not at rush hour) and free of hoity-toity $100 tastings. Don’t get us wrong — we’d gladly spend as many weekends as possible hopping winery to winery in Sonoma County and Napa Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains. However, whether it’s 100 degree or 60 degrees, it’s hard to beat the Bay Area’s formerly underappreciated \u003ci>other\u003c/i> wine region.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s a food and wine-packed weekend that proves that Livermore Valley is in the big leagues of California wine countries.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Note: Livermore isn’t split up by districts or appellations or rivers or mountains as much as it’s just divided by directions and roads. In general, the climate across the valley is relatively similar, but the soil types differ and vineyard elevation gradually lowers the further west you travel according to winemaker Steven Kent Mirassou. For our wine-filled weekend exploring, we’ve divided the four Livermore Valley winery segments somewhat geographically (Greenville Road, Tesla Road, Westside, the Block at East End) because we’d rather have 15 extra minutes of wine than extra time on the road, right?\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Saturday\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Breakfast: \u003ca href=\"http://c-cbakery.com/\">Casse-Croûte Bakery\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Casse+Croute+Bakery/@37.6824881,-121.7686966,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x434a5ee5869b8f89?ved=2ahUKEwjAtsO2mK3gAhWUPH0KHZOnCEIQ_BIwCnoECAQQCA\">\u003cem>50 S Livermore Ave.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132362\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-132362\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Casse-Croute-Bakery-e1549572307646.png\" alt=\"Casse-Croute Bakery\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Casse-Croûte Bakery \u003ccite>(Casse-Croûte Bakery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Husband-and-wife team Richard Denoix and Lenore Colarusso-Denoix’s French bakery is a huge reason why waking up in Livermore isn’t so hard, or is a wonderful treat after an early drive to town to kickstart the weekend. Richard grew up in rural southeast France and, after long periods serving in the French Air Force and then software after immigrating to the U.S., he decided to switch gears and bake French breads and pastries. If it’s a breakfast hour, opt for a croissant and an apple turnover. Regardless of the time of day, a baguette sandwich is pretty essential, as are chocolate chip cookies and some form of fruit tart.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "fullwidth"
},
"numeric": [
"fullwidth"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://3steveswinery.com/\">\u003cb>3 Steves\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/3+Steves+Winery/@37.6485127,-121.6945803,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe5fe3220b123535e!8m2!3d37.6485127!4d-121.6945803\">\u003cem>5700 Greenville Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132367\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132367 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_3747-e1549667816733.jpg\" alt=\"3 Steves Winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">3 Steves Winery \u003ccite>(3 Steves Winery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Don’t think too hard about the inspiration for this winery’s name. Indeed, there are a trio of men named Steve who decided, hey, let’s start a winery and there’s a pretty obvious name for that winery: our names! 3 Steves is part of the Greenville Road area of the Livermore Valley, which is the most quintessential “wine country” part of the area with the panoramic views of rows of vines and sweeping hillsides that brochures and magazines often feature. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and a brut sparkling wine made of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the go-to wines at 3 Steves, but the whole roster is one of the strongest in the valley. Livermore Valley is filled with wineries boasting great outdoor patios and the al fresco situation at 3 Steves is easily among the best, as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://mcgrailvineyards.com/\">\u003cb>McGrail\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/McGrail+Vineyards+and+Winery/@37.6503396,-121.6950916,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x8b210ab8bd1154e2?ved=2ahUKEwj_gKvXmK3gAhXlMn0KHTQMB1UQ_BIwC3oECAYQCA\">\u003cem>5600 Greenville Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132366\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132366 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/McGrail-Vineyards-and-Winery-e1549667851234.jpg\" alt=\"McGrail Vineyards\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">McGrail Vineyards \u003ccite>(McGrail Vineyards)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>It’s a very, very short drive to 3 Steves’ neighboring winery. Cabernet Sauvignon is McGrail’s calling card and the estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon is indeed stellar. As you’ll see across these two days of tastings, one of Livermore’s big debates, for better or worse, is that there isn’t a “signature” grape. With McGrail, you know which grape is the boss. It will no doubt be the highlight at this gorgeous tasting room with palm trees outside and a bocce ball court. Sadly, the winery’s founder Jim McGrail (a former Alameda County cop and prosecutor) passed away last year, but the winery continues to produce outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon (and Chardonnay and a few other wines) under longtime winemaker Mark Clarin.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Lunch: \u003ca href=\"https://posadarestaurant.com/\">Posada or Posada on Wheels\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Posada/@37.676296,-121.784712,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xa2ea1dd018e22129!8m2!3d37.676296!4d-121.784712\">\u003cem>988 Murrieta Blvd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132370\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132370 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4101-e1549667723799.jpg\" alt=\"Posada on Wheels\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1900\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Posada on Wheels. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There are two options for lunch technically. Posada Restaurant, located slightly outside of downtown in a nondescript shopping plaza, is Livermore’s Southwestern cooking legend and for extremely good reason. Try the chicken enchiladas or adobo rack of lamb with New Mexico chile rojo, and you’ll understand. However, there is a new Posada on the scene and, it’s oh so conveniently usually parked in the warehouse wine district called The Block at East End. Luckily, there are no shortage of wine options for taking your blackened pork belly tacos and watermelon salad with mango-habanero vinaigrette. The truck offers an exciting chance for chef and co-owner Eduardo Posada to serve slightly edgier, appropriately portable food to a winery and brewery audience. The chipotle fish tacos are exactly what a mid-wine tasting day calls for.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://nottinghamcellars.com/\">\u003cb>Nottingham Cellars\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Nottingham+Cellars+-+Livermore+Winery+and+Wine+Tasting/@37.6765212,-121.7192675,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe376265b8986d0f0?ved=2ahUKEwj57qORma3gAhWwIDQIHcMTDnIQ_BIwEXoECAYQCA\">\u003cem>2245 S Vasco Rd. C\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132371\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132371 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4112-e1549667690679.jpg\" alt=\"Nottingham Cellars\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nottingham Cellars. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Tacos in hand, it’s time for some wine. You’ve got a handful of wineries to choose from, one next to the other next to the other in the Block at East End. Start at Nottingham Cellars, where winemaker Collin Cranor (the son of founder Jeff Cranor) and Craig Ploof (formerly assistant winemaker at the acclaimed Steven Kent Winery that you’ll visit tomorrow) craft excellent Bordeaux varietal wines and Chardonnay, served in a sleek gallery-like space. Nottingham also produces some notable \"Typicité\" Pinot Noirs, led by a leaner, red berry-forward 2017 from the Santa Lucia Highlands. The winery has a sibling brand called Vasco Urbano that focuses on Rhone style reds and Petite Sirah. Try all of the wines in the portfolio because you’ll see how Nottingham is remarkable in having such an extensive roster, yet each wine has a distinctive small-batch polish.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://mckahnfamilycellars.com/\">\u003cb>McKahn Family Cellars\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/McKahn+Family+Cellars/@37.6764421,-121.719363,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xd5d4d3bfe08f8c7f!8m2!3d37.6764421!4d-121.719363\">\u003cem>2245 S Vasco Rd. A\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132372\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132372 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4123-e1549667662280.jpg\" alt=\"McKahn winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">McKahn Family Cellars. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>About three steps away is a relative newcomer, McKahn, where Rhone varietals are the theme. 29-year old winemaker Charles McKahn (the son of the owners) has a gentle touch with Viognier and Grenache, while also crafting a terrific Syrah full of ripe black fruit and anise notes from the Spring Mountain district of Napa Valley. If you sit out on the patio shared with Notthingham, chances are there will some live music to entertain and make you want to keep lingering over yet another great Livermore bottling of Petite Sirah — this one happens to be the only wine McKahn makes with the grapes coming from Livermore.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://occasiowinery.com/\">\u003cb>Occasio\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Occasio+Winery/@37.6764,-121.7193616,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xbaa349cf6db56b0e!8m2!3d37.6764!4d-121.7193616\">\u003cem>2245 S Vasco Rd. B\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132374\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132374 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4132-e1549667595566.jpg\" alt=\"Occasio Winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Occasio Winery. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Winemaking is science, right? In the case of this winery, there is a deep scientific background. Founder/director of winemaking John Kinney was a longtime physicist and UCSF professor before he decided it was the opportunistic time to go make wine. Hence, here you have a winery named for the Roman Goddess of Opportunity. Follow that theme and take the opportunity to taste Kinney’s Cabernet Franc, an opulent barrel-fermented Chardonnay and a dense, spicy Heritage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Kinney’s wine career, which kicked into high gear when he used his sabbatical to study enology at UC Davis, has extended to distilling as he is also the owner of the nearby Sidewinder Spirits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132373\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132373 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4130-e1549667631915.jpg\" alt=\"Sidewinder Spirits\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sidewinder Spirits' Victorian era evoking tasting room and bar. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The vintage Victorian Sidewinder cocktail bar/tasting room is as stunningly period detailed as it gets and soon will open to the public (for now it’s Occasio members only) so everyone can try the vermouth and grappa in lavish surroundings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://woodfamilyvineyards.com/\">\u003cb>Wood Family Vineyards\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Wood+Family+Vineyards/@37.6753661,-121.7200067,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe1569730205bf06f!8m2!3d37.6753661!4d-121.7200067\">\u003cem>2407 Research Dr.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132392\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132392 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Wood-Livermore-e1549668256257.jpg\" alt=\"Wood Livermore\" width=\"1900\" height=\"2533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wood Family Vineyards. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While science is the background at Occasio, Rhonda Wood was a US Airways pilot before learning about home beer making while on maternity leave in 1991. A few years later she switched gears to wine and fully left the pilot gig for the winery in 2006. The tasting room really is a party every day as a locals’ favorite that makes it feel like Livermore’s “Cheers” where everyone knows everyone’s name. That breezy vibe extends to the wood-paneled wagon car with surfboards logo that makes drinkers think of the Beach Boys while taking a sip of “Para Mas Amigas” Chardonnay or “Viva” Cabernet Sauvignon. If you can try the “Clone 30” Cabernet Sauvignon, don’t pass up the chance.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://altamontbeerworks.com/1/\">\u003cb>Altamont Beer Works\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Altamont+Beer+Works/@37.6758493,-121.7199996,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe60e0945dbb63357!8m2!3d37.6758493!4d-121.7199996\">\u003cem>2402 Research Dr.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132376\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132376 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4146-e1549667447742.jpg\" alt=\"Altamont Beer Works\" width=\"1900\" height=\"2533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Altamont Beer Works. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That’s enough wine tasting for day one. No worries for the next step, though, because Livermore’s beloved IPA-focused brewery (the Tri-Valley’s first post-Prohibition brewery and still its best) is right across the street from Wood. Try all the hop-heavy beers on offer, and if the intense Nutty Operator oatmeal-peanut butter stout is there, definitely add that to a flight or just get a pint of it. After all of those tannins and frilly tasting notes from the wineries, here’s the place to just chill and maybe watch some sports in a de-facto happy hour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Dinner: \u003ca href=\"https://www.rangelifelivermore.com/\">Range Life\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Range+Life/@37.6834343,-121.7700469,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xf061be523d7e7a2?ved=2ahUKEwjdtpfuma3gAhWuJDQIHbv5BckQ_BIwCnoECAYQCA\">\u003cem>2160 Railroad Ave.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132390\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132390 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Range_Life_Interiors_010-1-e1549666710562.jpg\" alt=\"Range Life\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Range Life. Photo by Nicole Franzen \u003ccite>(Nicole Franzen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After dining all over the Bay Area to keep up with new restaurants popping up left and right (including many \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/series/new-restaurants-2018\">here for KQED\u003c/a>), this writer named Range Life the top restaurant opening of 2018 for abundant reasons: a gorgeous chic-pastoral design, superb cocktails by the talented bar director Waine Longwell, cheery service, and a refinement that makes the restaurant feel eight-years old. Most of all, though, it’s the cooking of chef Bill Niles who deftly weaves together global touches into a distinctly Californian template with top-notch ingredients: Rio Oso grapefruit with fried parsnip and fresh burrata, relaxed and mega-umami versions of Fort Bragg uni on toast and hot chicken wings with fermented chili sauce, a hearty roast half chicken with Anson Mills polenta and spring garlic jus. It’s cooking that strikes the right tone of creativity, high technique and being approachable. You WANT to eat this food.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132389\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132389 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Range_Life_Food_Lamb_Belly_Crudo_Salad_003-1-e1549666892272.jpg\" alt=\"Range Life\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food at Range Life. Photo by Nicole Franzen \u003ccite>(Nicole Franzen)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The chef and his wife Sarah worked at headliners in San Francisco (he was executive chef for Tartine Manufactory, she was a manager and wine director for Outerlands), and were convinced to head to Livermore by Sarah’s former roommate (and Waine’s wife), Lauren Heanes-Longwell, who redesigned Range Life’s 1800’s brick building into the sleek restaurant it is today. All together, it’s an all-star team that was convinced of Livermore’s merits and will convince you of its merits.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Nightcap: \u003ca href=\"https://www.lastwordbar.com/\">The Last Word\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Last+Word/@37.683336,-121.7677204,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xfc1da038e7079268!8m2!3d37.683336!4d-121.7677204\">\u003cem>2470 First St. #100\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132377\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132377 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4187-e1549667403455.jpg\" alt=\"The Last Word Livermore\" width=\"1900\" height=\"2533\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Last Word. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One last drink means a nightcap in Livermore’s craft cocktail destination in the heart of the bustling downtown area. Every six months, the bar switches its theme (like Trick Dog for our San Francisco readers). As of press time, the menu was a Cuban-themed “Revolucion” with a few types of classic Daiquiris, plenty of rum-forward offerings, and a Hurricane sour with bourbon, passion fruit and a frothy egg white body. If you’re still hungry after Range Life, munch on some bacon empanadas.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cb>Sunday\u003c/b>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Breakfast: \u003ca href=\"https://espressorosetta.com/\">Espresso Rosetta\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Espresso+Rosetta/@37.6808307,-121.7682593,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x44d16fc2c7d86620?ved=2ahUKEwjIsPO9mq3gAhUzFzQIHTqgDzoQ_BIwCnoECAYQCA\">\u003cem>206 S J St.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132632\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132632 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Espresso-Rosetta-e1550796216293.jpg\" alt=\"Espresso Rosetta\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Espresso Rosetta \u003ccite>(Facebook/Espresso Rosetta)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>After a long Saturday of wine tasting (and more beer, wine and cocktails afterwards), coffee is probably going to be a necessary way to start the second day in Livermore. Here’s the good news: Espresso Rosetta is a standout third wave-style coffee shop complete with all the latte art and perfectly pulled ristretto shots that are now expected in the genre. The cheery downtown café also has plenty of sweet and savory pastries to join the caffeine in knocking your palate back into wine tasting shape.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.stevenkent.com/\">\u003cb>The Steven Kent Winery\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Steven+Kent+Winery/@37.664289,-121.728086,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x3dcd7c9cab507661?ved=2ahUKEwj9_63Rmq3gAhVRKH0KHWo1A2EQ_BIwCnoECAQQCA\">\u003cem>5443 Tesla Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132364\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132364 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Steven-Kent_TastingRoom_1-e1549667928424.jpg\" alt=\"Steven Kent Winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Steven Kent Winery \u003ccite>(The Steven Kent Winery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Properly fortified with caffeine and calories, day two of tasting begins at one of the pioneers of small-scale, high quality wine making for the region. Steven Kent Mirassou’s delightful wines can be tasted in the “Barrel Room” at various price points. All of the lineups usually showcase either the Merrillie Chardonnay or Lola Bordeaux-style white blend of Sauvignon Blanc, a “Collector’s Circle” Home Ranch estate-grown Rhone blend or Italian variety, a “BDX Collection” Bordeaux red blend from the nearby Ghielmetti Estate Vineyard that was planted with the aspirations of being Livermore Valley’s definitive “Premier Cru” vineyard and the signature Cabernet Sauvignon offerings that make this winery 1A and 1B with McGrail for being Livermore’s iconic Cab whisperers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.pagemillwinery.com/\">\u003cb>Page Mill Winery\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Page+Mill+Winery/@37.669149,-121.74592,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe274cb8d406f051f?ved=2ahUKEwj1gJqpm63gAhVjFTQIHZRzAKUQ_BIwC3oECAYQCA\">\u003cem>1960 S Livermore Ave.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132365\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132365 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/Page-Mill-Winery-e1549667893200.jpg\" alt=\"Page Mill Winery\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1267\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Page Mill Winery \u003ccite>(Page Mill Winery)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Continue along Tesla Road (no relation to Elon Musk’s electric car company) past the sprawling Concannon complex when the road bends and becomes Livermore Avenue. Here, you’ll find one of the more unique wines (and uniquely named wines) in Livermore Valley: the Page Mill GPS, a typical Rhone red blend that swaps out Mourvèdre for Petite Sirah, a grape that many consider Livermore Valley’s signature varietal since Page Mill’s neighbors at Concannon were the first American winery to make a bottle of the varietal itself. For this writer who grew up as a neighbor of the original Page Mill Winery location near Palo Alto on the actual Page Mill Road, it’s still hard to think of Page Mill Winery…in Livermore. That was the decision made by the Stark family in 2004 to be closer to the grapes and to have more physical space than just making wine at their actual house. Owner/winemaker Dane Stark is in charge these days of the operation across the Bay and the wide range of wines are consistent winners from Tempranillo to Cabernet Sauvignon to Chardonnay.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>Lunch: \u003ca href=\"https://wentevineyards.com/dine/restaurant\">The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards\u003c/a>\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Restaurant+%7C+Wente+Vineyards/@37.6233946,-121.7560431,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xe29ab050c2cf6ba6!8m2!3d37.6233946!4d-121.7560431\">\u003cem>5050 Arroyo Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132363\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132363 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/December-2018_VT-Experience-e1549667978884.jpg\" alt=\"The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1637\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards. Photo by Eli Pitta \u003ccite>(Eli Pitta)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A visit to Livermore isn’t complete without a visit to the marquee large producers, along with Concannon, who put Livermore Valley wine on the map. Yes, both wineries have bottom-shelf bulk production wines that aren’t worth a weekend trip detour, but they both have small-lot, refined wines that are as noteworthy as any in the region. For Wente, you can experience those at Wente’s Winemakers Studio and tasting room at the main winery on Tesla Road. But, this weekend’s let’s have both Wente wines and excellent food together for lunch at The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards. The setting is breathtaking, so it’s not wonder that this is a premier Bay Area weddings and concerts destination. Come back again for both of those. For now, it’s time to eat. On the menu for lunch at this \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/checkplease/19829/check-please-bay-area-reviews-cuisine-of-nepal-mama-coco-cocina-mexicana-restaurant-the-restaurant-at-wente-vineyards\">“Check Please! Bay Area” approved restaurant\u003c/a>, executive chef Mike Ward presents a $65 3-course pairing lunch, where the 2016 Nth Degree Chardonnay might partner with a sea bass with romanesco and red curry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.danterobere.com/\">\u003cb>Dante Robere\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dante+Robere+Vineyards/@37.6456844,-121.7821115,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xc060bc2e56fcaf6f!8m2!3d37.6456844!4d-121.7821115\">\u003cem>1200 Wetmore Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132378\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132378 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4319-e1549667367837.jpg\" alt=\"Dante Robere\" width=\"1900\" height=\"2374\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dante Robere. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Wander back from the countryside into the westside of Livermore, surrounded by bike trails, new looking residential communities and Ravenswood Historical Site. Like many of the Livermore Valley wineries, Dante Robere is the result of friends who liked boutique, family-run wineries and said to themselves, “hey, why not make our own?” Dante is Dan Rosenberg and Bob Bossi is Robere, and their three-decade friendship led to this tongue-in-cheek named winery that sounds like an elegant Bordeaux chateau, but really is a down-to-earth label for Syrah, Rhone varietals, Zinfandel, and several other grapes, sourced locally and from the Sierra foothills. If you’ve never tried Mourvèdre on its own, this is one of the smoothest examples you’re bound to encounter anywhere in the state outside of Paso Robles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.laspositasvineyards.com/\">\u003cb>Las Positas\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Las+Positas+Vineyards/@37.6458024,-121.7704979,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x9779618b6f1b506c!8m2!3d37.6458024!4d-121.7704979\">\u003cem>1828 Wetmore Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132368\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132368 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4083-e1549667781216.jpg\" alt=\"Las Positas Vineyards\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Las Positas Vineyards. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>There’s a good chance that there will be a wedding that just happened or will happen at Las Positas Vineyards when you visit. Generally, that’s not a good sign since manicured lawns and spectacular views tend to make wineries figure they can coast on Instagram looks and pay less attention to the wine itself. Thankfully, despite making wine with a remarkable 14 different grape varieties, Las Positas is one of the exceptions and doesn’t neglect what’s in the bottle. Red blends like the “Coccineous” with mostly Tempranillo and Syrah are the main strength at Las Positas, but you’ll also enjoy several atypical varietal offerings like an Albariño or the rare Barbera from Livermore. Here’s another catch in the spacious, clearly Tuscan-inspired space: outstanding locally made chocolates paired with certain wines that raise eyebrows but actually work, like a matcha truffle with Chardonnay and mint-chocolate chip truffle with a Tempranillo-Barbera-Nebbiolo rosé (!).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://cudaridgewines.com/\">\u003cb>Cuda Ridge\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cuda+Ridge+Winery/@37.654755,-121.766572,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xecbfa7fbebed930c!8m2!3d37.654755!4d-121.766572\">\u003cem>2400 Arroyo Rd.\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_132369\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1900px\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-132369 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2019/02/IMG_4085-e1549667747994.jpg\" alt=\"Cuda Ridge\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1425\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cuda Ridge Wines. Photo by Trevor Felch \u003ccite>(Trevor Felch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>By now, you’ve tried more than enough wine to be convinced that the Livermore Valley is playing in the wine big leagues. However, pound for pound and sip for sip, this writer found the most impressive regional wines to be at this final spot that bypasses any splashy tasting room vibe or gimmicky wines for focusing on great, carefully built Bordeaux-style wines. Co-owner/winemaker Larry Dino still produces fewer than 3,000 cases total, highlighted by a superb Semillon with a distinct tangy melon personality; a fruit-forward and vibrant Cabernet Franc; and the valley’s finest Petit Verdot and Malbec offerings, the latter being at 12.5% alcohol, and showing calmer, brighter personality than the ubiquitous Malbec from Argentina. Occasionally Dino dabbles in “black label” non-Bordeaux wines like Sangiovese, but make no mistake, you’re here for the Bordeaux, which was the resolute inspiration for why he opened this winery a dozen years ago after learning the craft at nearby Las Positas College.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
},
{
"type": "component",
"content": "",
"name": "ad",
"attributes": {
"named": {
"label": "floatright"
},
"numeric": [
"floatright"
]
}
},
{
"type": "contentString",
"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bid farewell to Livermore with a last sip of the Cuda Ridge’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and go spread the word: Livermore is serious wine country.\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
"attributes": {
"named": {},
"numeric": []
}
}
],
"link": "/bayareabites/132348/a-perfect-weekend-in-livermore-valley-wine-country",
"authors": [
"11338"
],
"categories": [
"bayareabites_13306",
"bayareabites_1244",
"bayareabites_1653",
"bayareabites_8770",
"bayareabites_11028",
"bayareabites_10028",
"bayareabites_13746",
"bayareabites_1146",
"bayareabites_61",
"bayareabites_119"
],
"tags": [
"bayareabites_1121",
"bayareabites_13419",
"bayareabites_81"
],
"featImg": "bayareabites_132361",
"label": "bayareabites"
}
},
"podcastsReducer": {
"isFetching": false,
"fetchFailed": false,
"hasFetched": false,
"podcasts": {}
},
"radioProgramsReducer": {
"isFetching": false,
"fetchFailed": false,
"hasFetched": false,
"radioPrograms": {}
},
"radioSearchSegmentsReducer": {},
"programsReducer": {
"all-things-considered": {
"id": "all-things-considered",
"title": "All Things Considered",
"info": "Every weekday, \u003cem>All Things Considered\u003c/em> hosts Robert Siegel, Audie Cornish, Ari Shapiro, and Kelly McEvers present the program's trademark mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews, and offbeat features. Michel Martin hosts on the weekends.",
"airtime": "MON-FRI 1pm-2pm, 4:30pm-6:30pm\u003cbr />SAT-SUN 5pm-6pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/All-Things-Considered-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.npr.org/programs/all-things-considered/",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "npr"
},
"link": "/radio/program/all-things-considered"
},
"american-suburb-podcast": {
"id": "american-suburb-podcast",
"title": "American Suburb: The Podcast",
"tagline": "The flip side of gentrification, told through one town",
"info": "Gentrification is changing cities across America, forcing people from neighborhoods they have long called home. Call them the displaced. Now those priced out of the Bay Area are looking for a better life in an unlikely place. American Suburb follows this migration to one California town along the Delta, 45 miles from San Francisco. But is this once sleepy suburb ready for them?",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/American-Suburb-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/news/series/american-suburb-podcast",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 19
},
"link": "/news/series/american-suburb-podcast/",
"subscribe": {
"npr": "https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/RBrW",
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?mt=2&id=1287748328",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/American-Suburb-p1086805/",
"rss": "https://ww2.kqed.org/news/series/american-suburb-podcast/feed/podcast",
"google": "https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vS1FJTkMzMDExODgxNjA5"
}
},
"baycurious": {
"id": "baycurious",
"title": "Bay Curious",
"tagline": "Exploring the Bay Area, one question at a time",
"info": "KQED’s new podcast, Bay Curious, gets to the bottom of the mysteries — both profound and peculiar — that give the Bay Area its unique identity. And we’ll do it with your help! You ask the questions. You decide what Bay Curious investigates. And you join us on the journey to find the answers.",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bay-Curious-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg",
"imageAlt": "KQED Bay Curious",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/news/series/baycurious",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 3
},
"link": "/podcasts/baycurious",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bay-curious/id1172473406",
"npr": "https://www.npr.org/podcasts/500557090/bay-curious",
"rss": "https://ww2.kqed.org/news/category/bay-curious-podcast/feed/podcast",
"amazon": "https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9a90d476-aa04-455d-9a4c-0871ed6216d4/bay-curious",
"stitcher": "https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/bay-curious",
"spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/6O76IdmhixfijmhTZLIJ8k"
}
},
"bbc-world-service": {
"id": "bbc-world-service",
"title": "BBC World Service",
"info": "The day's top stories from BBC News compiled twice daily in the week, once at weekends.",
"airtime": "MON-FRI 9pm-10pm, TUE-FRI 1am-2am",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BBC-World-Service-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_world_service",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "BBC World Service"
},
"link": "/radio/program/bbc-world-service",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/global-news-podcast/id135067274?mt=2",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/BBC-World-Service-p455581/",
"rss": "https://podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p02nq0gn.rss"
}
},
"californiareport": {
"id": "californiareport",
"title": "The California Report",
"tagline": "California, day by day",
"info": "KQED’s statewide radio news program providing daily coverage of issues, trends and public policy decisions.",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-California-Report-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg",
"imageAlt": "KQED The California Report",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/californiareport",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 8
},
"link": "/californiareport",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kqeds-the-california-report/id79681292",
"amazon": "https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/26099305-72af-4542-9dde-ac1807fe36d5/kqed-s-the-california-report",
"npr": "https://www.npr.org/podcasts/432285393/the-california-report",
"stitcher": "https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqedfm-kqeds-the-california-report-podcast-8838",
"rss": "https://ww2.kqed.org/news/tag/tcram/feed/podcast"
}
},
"californiareportmagazine": {
"id": "californiareportmagazine",
"title": "The California Report Magazine",
"tagline": "Your state, your stories",
"info": "Every week, The California Report Magazine takes you on a road trip for the ears: to visit the places and meet the people who make California unique. The in-depth storytelling podcast from the California Report.",
"airtime": "FRI 4:30pm-5pm, 6:30pm-7pm, 11pm-11:30pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-California-Report-Magazine-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg",
"imageAlt": "KQED The California Report Magazine",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/californiareportmagazine",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 10
},
"link": "/californiareportmagazine",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-california-report-magazine/id1314750545",
"google": "https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vS1FJTkM3NjkwNjk1OTAz",
"npr": "https://www.npr.org/podcasts/564733126/the-california-report-magazine",
"stitcher": "https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/the-california-report-magazine",
"rss": "https://ww2.kqed.org/news/tag/tcrmag/feed/podcast"
}
},
"city-arts": {
"id": "city-arts",
"title": "City Arts & Lectures",
"info": "A one-hour radio program to hear celebrated writers, artists and thinkers address contemporary ideas and values, often discussing the creative process. Please note: tapes or transcripts are not available",
"imageSrc": "https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/05/cityartsandlecture-300x300.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.cityarts.net/",
"airtime": "SUN 1pm-2pm, TUE 10pm, WED 1am",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "City Arts & Lectures"
},
"link": "https://www.cityarts.net",
"subscribe": {
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/City-Arts-and-Lectures-p692/",
"rss": "https://www.cityarts.net/feed/"
}
},
"closealltabs": {
"id": "closealltabs",
"title": "Close All Tabs",
"tagline": "Your irreverent guide to the trends redefining our world",
"info": "Close All Tabs breaks down how digital culture shapes our world through thoughtful insights and irreverent humor.",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CAT_2_Tile-scaled.jpg",
"imageAlt": "KQED Close All Tabs",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/podcasts/closealltabs",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 1
},
"link": "/podcasts/closealltabs",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/close-all-tabs/id214663465",
"rss": "https://feeds.megaphone.fm/KQINC6993880386",
"amazon": "https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/92d9d4ac-67a3-4eed-b10a-fb45d45b1ef2/close-all-tabs",
"spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/6LAJFHnGK1pYXYzv6SIol6?si=deb0cae19813417c"
}
},
"code-switch-life-kit": {
"id": "code-switch-life-kit",
"title": "Code Switch / Life Kit",
"info": "\u003cem>Code Switch\u003c/em>, which listeners will hear in the first part of the hour, has fearless and much-needed conversations about race. Hosted by journalists of color, the show tackles the subject of race head-on, exploring how it impacts every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, sports and more.\u003cbr />\u003cbr />\u003cem>Life Kit\u003c/em>, which will be in the second part of the hour, guides you through spaces and feelings no one prepares you for — from finances to mental health, from workplace microaggressions to imposter syndrome, from relationships to parenting. The show features experts with real world experience and shares their knowledge. Because everyone needs a little help being human.\u003cbr />\u003cbr />\u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510312/codeswitch\">\u003cem>Code Switch\u003c/em> offical site and podcast\u003c/a>\u003cbr />\u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/lifekit\">\u003cem>Life Kit\u003c/em> offical site and podcast\u003c/a>\u003cbr />",
"airtime": "SUN 9pm-10pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Code-Switch-Life-Kit-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"meta": {
"site": "radio",
"source": "npr"
},
"link": "/radio/program/code-switch-life-kit",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/1112190608?mt=2&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory",
"google": "https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnByLm9yZy9yc3MvcG9kY2FzdC5waHA_aWQ9NTEwMzEy",
"spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/3bExJ9JQpkwNhoHvaIIuyV",
"rss": "https://feeds.npr.org/510312/podcast.xml"
}
},
"commonwealth-club": {
"id": "commonwealth-club",
"title": "Commonwealth Club of California Podcast",
"info": "The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. As a non-partisan forum, The Club brings to the public airwaves diverse viewpoints on important topics. The Club's weekly radio broadcast - the oldest in the U.S., dating back to 1924 - is carried across the nation on public radio stations and is now podcasting. Our website archive features audio of our recent programs, as well as selected speeches from our long and distinguished history. This podcast feed is usually updated twice a week and is always un-edited.",
"airtime": "THU 10pm, FRI 1am",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Commonwealth-Club-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.commonwealthclub.org/podcasts",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "Commonwealth Club of California"
},
"link": "/radio/program/commonwealth-club",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/commonwealth-club-of-california-podcast/id976334034?mt=2",
"google": "https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5jb21tb253ZWFsdGhjbHViLm9yZy9hdWRpby9wb2RjYXN0L3dlZWtseS54bWw",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/Commonwealth-Club-of-California-p1060/"
}
},
"forum": {
"id": "forum",
"title": "Forum",
"tagline": "The conversation starts here",
"info": "KQED’s live call-in program discussing local, state, national and international issues, as well as in-depth interviews.",
"airtime": "MON-FRI 9am-11am, 10pm-11pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Forum-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg",
"imageAlt": "KQED Forum with Mina Kim and Alexis Madrigal",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/forum",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 9
},
"link": "/forum",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kqeds-forum/id73329719",
"google": "https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vS1FJTkM5NTU3MzgxNjMz",
"npr": "https://www.npr.org/podcasts/432307980/forum",
"stitcher": "https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqedfm-kqeds-forum-podcast",
"rss": "https://feeds.megaphone.fm/KQINC9557381633"
}
},
"freakonomics-radio": {
"id": "freakonomics-radio",
"title": "Freakonomics Radio",
"info": "Freakonomics Radio is a one-hour award-winning podcast and public-radio project hosted by Stephen Dubner, with co-author Steve Levitt as a regular guest. It is produced in partnership with WNYC.",
"imageSrc": "https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/05/freakonomicsRadio.png",
"officialWebsiteLink": "http://freakonomics.com/",
"airtime": "SUN 1am-2am, SAT 3pm-4pm",
"meta": {
"site": "radio",
"source": "WNYC"
},
"link": "/radio/program/freakonomics-radio",
"subscribe": {
"npr": "https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/4s8b",
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/freakonomics-radio/id354668519",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/podcasts/WNYC-Podcasts/Freakonomics-Radio-p272293/",
"rss": "https://feeds.feedburner.com/freakonomicsradio"
}
},
"fresh-air": {
"id": "fresh-air",
"title": "Fresh Air",
"info": "Hosted by Terry Gross, \u003cem>Fresh Air from WHYY\u003c/em> is the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues. One of public radio's most popular programs, Fresh Air features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.",
"airtime": "MON-FRI 7pm-8pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fresh-Air-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/",
"meta": {
"site": "radio",
"source": "npr"
},
"link": "/radio/program/fresh-air",
"subscribe": {
"npr": "https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/4s8b",
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=214089682&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/Fresh-Air-p17/",
"rss": "https://feeds.npr.org/381444908/podcast.xml"
}
},
"here-and-now": {
"id": "here-and-now",
"title": "Here & Now",
"info": "A live production of NPR and WBUR Boston, in collaboration with stations across the country, Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it's happening in the middle of the day, with timely, in-depth news, interviews and conversation. Hosted by Robin Young, Jeremy Hobson and Tonya Mosley.",
"airtime": "MON-THU 11am-12pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Here-And-Now-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "http://www.wbur.org/hereandnow",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "npr"
},
"link": "/radio/program/here-and-now",
"subsdcribe": {
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?mt=2&id=426698661",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/Here--Now-p211/",
"rss": "https://feeds.npr.org/510051/podcast.xml"
}
},
"hidden-brain": {
"id": "hidden-brain",
"title": "Hidden Brain",
"info": "Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.",
"imageSrc": "https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/05/hiddenbrain.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.npr.org/series/423302056/hidden-brain",
"airtime": "SUN 7pm-8pm",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "NPR"
},
"link": "/radio/program/hidden-brain",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?mt=2",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Podcasts/Hidden-Brain-p787503/",
"rss": "https://feeds.npr.org/510308/podcast.xml"
}
},
"how-i-built-this": {
"id": "how-i-built-this",
"title": "How I Built This with Guy Raz",
"info": "Guy Raz dives into the stories behind some of the world's best known companies. How I Built This weaves a narrative journey about innovators, entrepreneurs and idealists—and the movements they built.",
"imageSrc": "https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/05/howIBuiltThis.png",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this",
"airtime": "SUN 7:30pm-8pm",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "npr"
},
"link": "/radio/program/how-i-built-this",
"subscribe": {
"npr": "https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/3zxy",
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-built-this-with-guy-raz/id1150510297?mt=2",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/How-I-Built-This-p910896/",
"rss": "https://feeds.npr.org/510313/podcast.xml"
}
},
"hyphenacion": {
"id": "hyphenacion",
"title": "Hyphenación",
"tagline": "Where conversation and cultura meet",
"info": "What kind of no sabo word is Hyphenación? For us, it’s about living within a hyphenation. Like being a third-gen Mexican-American from the Texas border now living that Bay Area Chicano life. Like Xorje! Each week we bring together a couple of hyphenated Latinos to talk all about personal life choices: family, careers, relationships, belonging … everything is on the table. ",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hyphenacion_FinalAssets_PodcastTile.png",
"imageAlt": "KQED Hyphenación",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/podcasts/hyphenacion",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 15
},
"link": "/podcasts/hyphenacion",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hyphenaci%C3%B3n/id1191591838",
"spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/2p3Fifq96nw9BPcmFdIq0o?si=39209f7b25774f38",
"youtube": "https://www.youtube.com/c/kqedarts",
"amazon": "https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6c3dd23c-93fb-4aab-97ba-1725fa6315f1/hyphenaci%C3%B3n",
"rss": "https://feeds.megaphone.fm/KQINC2275451163"
}
},
"jerrybrown": {
"id": "jerrybrown",
"title": "The Political Mind of Jerry Brown",
"tagline": "Lessons from a lifetime in politics",
"info": "The Political Mind of Jerry Brown brings listeners the wisdom of the former Governor, Mayor, and presidential candidate. Scott Shafer interviewed Brown for more than 40 hours, covering the former governor's life and half-century in the political game – and Brown has some lessons he'd like to share. ",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Political-Mind-of-Jerry-Brown-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg",
"imageAlt": "KQED The Political Mind of Jerry Brown",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/podcasts/jerrybrown",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 18
},
"link": "/podcasts/jerrybrown",
"subscribe": {
"npr": "https://www.npr.org/podcasts/790253322/the-political-mind-of-jerry-brown",
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1492194549",
"rss": "https://ww2.kqed.org/news/series/jerrybrown/feed/podcast/",
"tuneIn": "http://tun.in/pjGcK",
"stitcher": "https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/the-political-mind-of-jerry-brown",
"spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/54C1dmuyFyKMFttY6X2j6r?si=K8SgRCoISNK6ZbjpXrX5-w",
"amazon": "https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/44420f75-3b0e-4301-ab3b-16da6b09e543/the-political-mind-of-jerry-brown"
}
},
"latino-usa": {
"id": "latino-usa",
"title": "Latino USA",
"airtime": "MON 1am-2am, SUN 6pm-7pm",
"info": "Latino USA, the radio journal of news and culture, is the only national, English-language radio program produced from a Latino perspective.",
"imageSrc": "https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/latinoUsa.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "http://latinousa.org/",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "npr"
},
"link": "/radio/program/latino-usa",
"subscribe": {
"npr": "https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/xtTd",
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=79681317&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/Latino-USA-p621/",
"rss": "https://feeds.npr.org/510016/podcast.xml"
}
},
"marketplace": {
"id": "marketplace",
"title": "Marketplace",
"info": "Our flagship program, helmed by Kai Ryssdal, examines what the day in money delivered, through stories, conversations, newsworthy numbers and more. Updated Monday through Friday at about 3:30 p.m. PT.",
"airtime": "MON-FRI 4pm-4:30pm, MON-WED 6:30pm-7pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Marketplace-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.marketplace.org/",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "American Public Media"
},
"link": "/radio/program/marketplace",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=201853034&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/APM-Marketplace-p88/",
"rss": "https://feeds.publicradio.org/public_feeds/marketplace-pm/rss/rss"
}
},
"masters-of-scale": {
"id": "masters-of-scale",
"title": "Masters of Scale",
"info": "Masters of Scale is an original podcast in which LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock Partner Reid Hoffman sets out to describe and prove theories that explain how great entrepreneurs take their companies from zero to a gazillion in ingenious fashion.",
"airtime": "Every other Wednesday June 12 through October 16 at 8pm (repeats Thursdays at 2am)",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Masters-of-Scale-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://mastersofscale.com/",
"meta": {
"site": "radio",
"source": "WaitWhat"
},
"link": "/radio/program/masters-of-scale",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "http://mastersofscale.app.link/",
"rss": "https://rss.art19.com/masters-of-scale"
}
},
"mindshift": {
"id": "mindshift",
"title": "MindShift",
"tagline": "A podcast about the future of learning and how we raise our kids",
"info": "The MindShift podcast explores the innovations in education that are shaping how kids learn. Hosts Ki Sung and Katrina Schwartz introduce listeners to educators, researchers, parents and students who are developing effective ways to improve how kids learn. We cover topics like how fed-up administrators are developing surprising tactics to deal with classroom disruptions; how listening to podcasts are helping kids develop reading skills; the consequences of overparenting; and why interdisciplinary learning can engage students on all ends of the traditional achievement spectrum. This podcast is part of the MindShift education site, a division of KQED News. KQED is an NPR/PBS member station based in San Francisco. You can also visit the MindShift website for episodes and supplemental blog posts or tweet us \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/MindShiftKQED\">@MindShiftKQED\u003c/a> or visit us at \u003ca href=\"/mindshift\">MindShift.KQED.org\u003c/a>",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Mindshift-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg",
"imageAlt": "KQED MindShift: How We Will Learn",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/mindshift/",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 12
},
"link": "/podcasts/mindshift",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindshift-podcast/id1078765985",
"google": "https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vS1FJTkM1NzY0NjAwNDI5",
"npr": "https://www.npr.org/podcasts/464615685/mind-shift-podcast",
"stitcher": "https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/stories-teachers-share",
"spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxSpNYZKNprFLCl7eEtyx"
}
},
"morning-edition": {
"id": "morning-edition",
"title": "Morning Edition",
"info": "\u003cem>Morning Edition\u003c/em> takes listeners around the country and the world with multi-faceted stories and commentaries every weekday. Hosts Steve Inskeep, David Greene and Rachel Martin bring you the latest breaking news and features to prepare you for the day.",
"airtime": "MON-FRI 3am-9am",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Morning-Edition-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.npr.org/programs/morning-edition/",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "npr"
},
"link": "/radio/program/morning-edition"
},
"onourwatch": {
"id": "onourwatch",
"title": "On Our Watch",
"tagline": "Deeply-reported investigative journalism",
"info": "For decades, the process for how police police themselves has been inconsistent – if not opaque. In some states, like California, these proceedings were completely hidden. After a new police transparency law unsealed scores of internal affairs files, our reporters set out to examine these cases and the shadow world of police discipline. On Our Watch brings listeners into the rooms where officers are questioned and witnesses are interrogated to find out who this system is really protecting. Is it the officers, or the public they've sworn to serve?",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/On-Our-Watch-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg",
"imageAlt": "On Our Watch from NPR and KQED",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/podcasts/onourwatch",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 11
},
"link": "/podcasts/onourwatch",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1567098962",
"google": "https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5ucHIub3JnLzUxMDM2MC9wb2RjYXN0LnhtbD9zYz1nb29nbGVwb2RjYXN0cw",
"npr": "https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/onourwatch",
"spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/0OLWoyizopu6tY1XiuX70x",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/On-Our-Watch-p1436229/",
"stitcher": "https://www.stitcher.com/show/on-our-watch",
"rss": "https://feeds.npr.org/510360/podcast.xml"
}
},
"on-the-media": {
"id": "on-the-media",
"title": "On The Media",
"info": "Our weekly podcast explores how the media 'sausage' is made, casts an incisive eye on fluctuations in the marketplace of ideas, and examines threats to the freedom of information and expression in America and abroad. For one hour a week, the show tries to lift the veil from the process of \"making media,\" especially news media, because it's through that lens that we see the world and the world sees us",
"airtime": "SUN 2pm-3pm, MON 12am-1am",
"imageSrc": "https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/onTheMedia.png",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/otm",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "wnyc"
},
"link": "/radio/program/on-the-media",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-media/id73330715?mt=2",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/On-the-Media-p69/",
"rss": "http://feeds.wnyc.org/onthemedia"
}
},
"pbs-newshour": {
"id": "pbs-newshour",
"title": "PBS NewsHour",
"info": "Analysis, background reports and updates from the PBS NewsHour putting today's news in context.",
"airtime": "MON-FRI 3pm-4pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PBS-News-Hour-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "pbs"
},
"link": "/radio/program/pbs-newshour",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pbs-newshour-full-show/id394432287?mt=2",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/PBS-NewsHour---Full-Show-p425698/",
"rss": "https://www.pbs.org/newshour/feeds/rss/podcasts/show"
}
},
"perspectives": {
"id": "perspectives",
"title": "Perspectives",
"tagline": "KQED's series of daily listener commentaries since 1991",
"info": "KQED's series of daily listener commentaries since 1991.",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Perspectives_Tile_Final.jpg",
"imageAlt": "KQED Perspectives",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/perspectives/",
"meta": {
"site": "radio",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 14
},
"link": "/perspectives",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id73801135",
"npr": "https://www.npr.org/podcasts/432309616/perspectives",
"rss": "https://ww2.kqed.org/perspectives/category/perspectives/feed/",
"google": "https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93dzIua3FlZC5vcmcvcGVyc3BlY3RpdmVzL2NhdGVnb3J5L3BlcnNwZWN0aXZlcy9mZWVkLw"
}
},
"planet-money": {
"id": "planet-money",
"title": "Planet Money",
"info": "The economy explained. Imagine you could call up a friend and say, Meet me at the bar and tell me what's going on with the economy. Now imagine that's actually a fun evening.",
"airtime": "SUN 3pm-4pm",
"imageSrc": "https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/planetmoney.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.npr.org/sections/money/",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "npr"
},
"link": "/radio/program/planet-money",
"subscribe": {
"npr": "https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/M4f5",
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/planet-money/id290783428?mt=2",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Planet-Money-p164680/",
"rss": "https://feeds.npr.org/510289/podcast.xml"
}
},
"politicalbreakdown": {
"id": "politicalbreakdown",
"title": "Political Breakdown",
"tagline": "Politics from a personal perspective",
"info": "Political Breakdown is a new series that explores the political intersection of California and the nation. Each week hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos are joined with a new special guest to unpack politics -- with personality — and offer an insider’s glimpse at how politics happens.",
"airtime": "THU 6:30pm-7pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Political-Breakdown-2024-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg",
"imageAlt": "KQED Political Breakdown",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/podcasts/politicalbreakdown",
"meta": {
"site": "radio",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 5
},
"link": "/podcasts/politicalbreakdown",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/political-breakdown/id1327641087",
"amazon": "https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e0c2d153-ad36-4c8d-901d-f1da6a724824/political-breakdown",
"npr": "https://www.npr.org/podcasts/572155894/political-breakdown",
"stitcher": "https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/political-breakdown",
"spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/07RVyIjIdk2WDuVehvBMoN",
"rss": "https://ww2.kqed.org/news/tag/political-breakdown/feed/podcast"
}
},
"possible": {
"id": "possible",
"title": "Possible",
"info": "Possible is hosted by entrepreneur Reid Hoffman and writer Aria Finger. Together in Possible, Hoffman and Finger lead enlightening discussions about building a brighter collective future. The show features interviews with visionary guests like Trevor Noah, Sam Altman and Janette Sadik-Khan. Possible paints an optimistic portrait of the world we can create through science, policy, business, art and our shared humanity. It asks: What if everything goes right for once? How can we get there? Each episode also includes a short fiction story generated by advanced AI GPT-4, serving as a thought-provoking springboard to speculate how humanity could leverage technology for good.",
"airtime": "SUN 2pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Possible-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.possible.fm/",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "Possible"
},
"link": "/radio/program/possible",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/possible/id1677184070",
"spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/730YpdUSNlMyPQwNnyjp4k"
}
},
"pri-the-world": {
"id": "pri-the-world",
"title": "PRI's The World: Latest Edition",
"info": "Each weekday, host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories in an hour of radio that reminds us just how small our planet really is.",
"airtime": "MON-FRI 2pm-3pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-World-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.pri.org/programs/the-world",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "PRI"
},
"link": "/radio/program/pri-the-world",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pris-the-world-latest-edition/id278196007?mt=2",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/podcasts/News--Politics-Podcasts/PRIs-The-World-p24/",
"rss": "http://feeds.feedburner.com/pri/theworld"
}
},
"radiolab": {
"id": "radiolab",
"title": "Radiolab",
"info": "A two-time Peabody Award-winner, Radiolab is an investigation told through sounds and stories, and centered around one big idea. In the Radiolab world, information sounds like music and science and culture collide. Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, the show is designed for listeners who demand skepticism, but appreciate wonder. WNYC Studios is the producer of other leading podcasts including Freakonomics Radio, Death, Sex & Money, On the Media and many more.",
"airtime": "SUN 12am-1am, SAT 2pm-3pm",
"imageSrc": "https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/radiolab1400.png",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/radiolab/",
"meta": {
"site": "science",
"source": "WNYC"
},
"link": "/radio/program/radiolab",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiolab/id152249110?mt=2",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/RadioLab-p68032/",
"rss": "https://feeds.wnyc.org/radiolab"
}
},
"reveal": {
"id": "reveal",
"title": "Reveal",
"info": "Created by The Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX, Reveal is public radios first one-hour weekly radio show and podcast dedicated to investigative reporting. Credible, fact based and without a partisan agenda, Reveal combines the power and artistry of driveway moment storytelling with data-rich reporting on critically important issues. The result is stories that inform and inspire, arming our listeners with information to right injustices, hold the powerful accountable and improve lives.Reveal is hosted by Al Letson and showcases the award-winning work of CIR and newsrooms large and small across the nation. In a radio and podcast market crowded with choices, Reveal focuses on important and often surprising stories that illuminate the world for our listeners.",
"airtime": "SAT 4pm-5pm",
"imageSrc": "https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/reveal300px.png",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.revealnews.org/episodes/",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "npr"
},
"link": "/radio/program/reveal",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reveal/id886009669",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/Reveal-p679597/",
"rss": "http://feeds.revealradio.org/revealpodcast"
}
},
"rightnowish": {
"id": "rightnowish",
"title": "Rightnowish",
"tagline": "Art is where you find it",
"info": "Rightnowish digs into life in the Bay Area right now… ish. Journalist Pendarvis Harshaw takes us to galleries painted on the sides of liquor stores in West Oakland. We'll dance in warehouses in the Bayview, make smoothies with kids in South Berkeley, and listen to classical music in a 1984 Cutlass Supreme in Richmond. Every week, Pen talks to movers and shakers about how the Bay Area shapes what they create, and how they shape the place we call home.",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rightnowish-Podcast-Tile-500x500-1.jpg",
"imageAlt": "KQED Rightnowish with Pendarvis Harshaw",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/podcasts/rightnowish",
"meta": {
"site": "arts",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 16
},
"link": "/podcasts/rightnowish",
"subscribe": {
"npr": "https://www.npr.org/podcasts/721590300/rightnowish",
"rss": "https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/programs/rightnowish/feed/podcast",
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rightnowish/id1482187648",
"stitcher": "https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/rightnowish",
"google": "https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vS1FJTkMxMjU5MTY3NDc4",
"spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/7kEJuafTzTVan7B78ttz1I"
}
},
"science-friday": {
"id": "science-friday",
"title": "Science Friday",
"info": "Science Friday is a weekly science talk show, broadcast live over public radio stations nationwide. Each week, the show focuses on science topics that are in the news and tries to bring an educated, balanced discussion to bear on the scientific issues at hand. Panels of expert guests join host Ira Flatow, a veteran science journalist, to discuss science and to take questions from listeners during the call-in portion of the program.",
"airtime": "FRI 11am-1pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Science-Friday-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/science-friday",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "npr"
},
"link": "/radio/program/science-friday",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=73329284&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/Science-Friday-p394/",
"rss": "http://feeds.wnyc.org/science-friday"
}
},
"snap-judgment": {
"id": "snap-judgment",
"title": "Snap Judgment",
"tagline": "Real stories with killer beats",
"info": "The Snap Judgment radio show and podcast mixes real stories with killer beats to produce cinematic, dramatic radio. Snap's musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. This is storytelling... with a BEAT!! Snap first aired on public radio stations nationwide in July 2010. Today, Snap Judgment airs on over 450 public radio stations and is brought to the airwaves by KQED & PRX.",
"airtime": "SAT 1pm-2pm, 9pm-10pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Snap-Judgment-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg",
"imageAlt": "KQED Snap Judgment",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://snapjudgment.org",
"meta": {
"site": "arts",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 4
},
"link": "https://snapjudgment.org",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/snap-judgment/id283657561",
"npr": "https://www.npr.org/podcasts/449018144/snap-judgment",
"stitcher": "https://www.pandora.com/podcast/snap-judgment/PC:241?source=stitcher-sunset",
"spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/3Cct7ZWmxHNAtLgBTqjC5v",
"rss": "https://snap.feed.snapjudgment.org/"
}
},
"soldout": {
"id": "soldout",
"title": "SOLD OUT: Rethinking Housing in America",
"tagline": "A new future for housing",
"info": "Sold Out: Rethinking Housing in America",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sold-Out-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg",
"imageAlt": "KQED Sold Out: Rethinking Housing in America",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/podcasts/soldout",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 13
},
"link": "/podcasts/soldout",
"subscribe": {
"npr": "https://www.npr.org/podcasts/911586047/s-o-l-d-o-u-t-a-new-future-for-housing",
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introducing-sold-out-rethinking-housing-in-america/id1531354937",
"rss": "https://feeds.megaphone.fm/soldout",
"spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/38dTBSk2ISFoPiyYNoKn1X",
"stitcher": "https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/sold-out-rethinking-housing-in-america",
"tunein": "https://tunein.com/radio/SOLD-OUT-Rethinking-Housing-in-America-p1365871/"
}
},
"spooked": {
"id": "spooked",
"title": "Spooked",
"tagline": "True-life supernatural stories",
"info": "",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Spooked-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg",
"imageAlt": "KQED Spooked",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://spookedpodcast.org/",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 7
},
"link": "https://spookedpodcast.org/",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spooked/id1279361017",
"npr": "https://www.npr.org/podcasts/549547848/snap-judgment-presents-spooked",
"spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/76571Rfl3m7PLJQZKQIGCT",
"rss": "https://feeds.simplecast.com/TBotaapn"
}
},
"tech-nation": {
"id": "tech-nation",
"title": "Tech Nation Radio Podcast",
"info": "Tech Nation is a weekly public radio program, hosted by Dr. Moira Gunn. Founded in 1993, it has grown from a simple interview show to a multi-faceted production, featuring conversations with noted technology and science leaders, and a weekly science and technology-related commentary.",
"airtime": "FRI 10pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tech-Nation-Radio-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "http://technation.podomatic.com/",
"meta": {
"site": "science",
"source": "Tech Nation Media"
},
"link": "/radio/program/tech-nation",
"subscribe": {
"rss": "https://technation.podomatic.com/rss2.xml"
}
},
"ted-radio-hour": {
"id": "ted-radio-hour",
"title": "TED Radio Hour",
"info": "The TED Radio Hour is a journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, fresh approaches to old problems, and new ways to think and create.",
"airtime": "SUN 3pm-4pm, SAT 10pm-11pm",
"imageSrc": "https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/tedRadioHour.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/?showDate=2018-06-22",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "npr"
},
"link": "/radio/program/ted-radio-hour",
"subscribe": {
"npr": "https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/8vsS",
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=523121474&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/TED-Radio-Hour-p418021/",
"rss": "https://feeds.npr.org/510298/podcast.xml"
}
},
"thebay": {
"id": "thebay",
"title": "The Bay",
"tagline": "Local news to keep you rooted",
"info": "Host Devin Katayama walks you through the biggest story of the day with reporters and newsmakers.",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Bay-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg",
"imageAlt": "KQED The Bay",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/podcasts/thebay",
"meta": {
"site": "radio",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 2
},
"link": "/podcasts/thebay",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bay/id1350043452",
"amazon": "https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d800ea4c-7a2c-42f2-b861-edaf78a5db0b/the-bay",
"npr": "https://www.npr.org/podcasts/586725995/the-bay",
"stitcher": "https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/the-bay",
"spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/4BIKBKIujizLHlIlBNaAqQ",
"rss": "https://feeds.megaphone.fm/KQINC8259786327"
}
},
"thelatest": {
"id": "thelatest",
"title": "The Latest",
"tagline": "Trusted local news in real time",
"info": "",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/The-Latest-2025-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg",
"imageAlt": "KQED The Latest",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/thelatest",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 6
},
"link": "/thelatest",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-latest-from-kqed/id1197721799",
"npr": "https://www.npr.org/podcasts/1257949365/the-latest-from-k-q-e-d",
"spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/5KIIXMgM9GTi5AepwOYvIZ?si=bd3053fec7244dba",
"rss": "https://feeds.megaphone.fm/KQINC9137121918"
}
},
"theleap": {
"id": "theleap",
"title": "The Leap",
"tagline": "What if you closed your eyes, and jumped?",
"info": "Stories about people making dramatic, risky changes, told by award-winning public radio reporter Judy Campbell.",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Leap-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg",
"imageAlt": "KQED The Leap",
"officialWebsiteLink": "/podcasts/theleap",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "kqed",
"order": 17
},
"link": "/podcasts/theleap",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leap/id1046668171",
"npr": "https://www.npr.org/podcasts/447248267/the-leap",
"stitcher": "https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/the-leap",
"spotify": "https://open.spotify.com/show/3sSlVHHzU0ytLwuGs1SD1U",
"rss": "https://ww2.kqed.org/news/programs/the-leap/feed/podcast"
}
},
"the-moth-radio-hour": {
"id": "the-moth-radio-hour",
"title": "The Moth Radio Hour",
"info": "Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. The storyteller and the audience embark on a high-wire act of shared experience which is both terrifying and exhilarating. Since 2008, The Moth podcast has featured many of our favorite stories told live on Moth stages around the country. For information on all of our programs and live events, visit themoth.org.",
"airtime": "SAT 8pm-9pm and SUN 11am-12pm",
"imageSrc": "https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/theMoth.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://themoth.org/",
"meta": {
"site": "arts",
"source": "prx"
},
"link": "/radio/program/the-moth-radio-hour",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moth-podcast/id275699983?mt=2",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/The-Moth-p273888/",
"rss": "http://feeds.themoth.org/themothpodcast"
}
},
"the-new-yorker-radio-hour": {
"id": "the-new-yorker-radio-hour",
"title": "The New Yorker Radio Hour",
"info": "The New Yorker Radio Hour is a weekly program presented by the magazine's editor, David Remnick, and produced by WNYC Studios and The New Yorker. Each episode features a diverse mix of interviews, profiles, storytelling, and an occasional burst of humor inspired by the magazine, and shaped by its writers, artists, and editors. This isn't a radio version of a magazine, but something all its own, reflecting the rich possibilities of audio storytelling and conversation. Theme music for the show was composed and performed by Merrill Garbus of tUnE-YArDs.",
"airtime": "SAT 10am-11am",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-New-Yorker-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/tnyradiohour",
"meta": {
"site": "arts",
"source": "WNYC"
},
"link": "/radio/program/the-new-yorker-radio-hour",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1050430296",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/podcasts/WNYC-Podcasts/New-Yorker-Radio-Hour-p803804/",
"rss": "https://feeds.feedburner.com/newyorkerradiohour"
}
},
"the-sam-sanders-show": {
"id": "the-sam-sanders-show",
"title": "The Sam Sanders Show",
"info": "One of public radio's most dynamic voices, Sam Sanders helped launch The NPR Politics Podcast and hosted NPR's hit show It's Been A Minute. Now, the award-winning host returns with something brand new, The Sam Sanders Show. Every week, Sam Sanders and friends dig into the culture that shapes our lives: what's driving the biggest trends, how artists really think, and even the memes you can't stop scrolling past. Sam is beloved for his way of unpacking the world and bringing you up close to fresh currents and engaging conversations. The Sam Sanders Show is smart, funny and always a good time.",
"airtime": "FRI 12-1pm AND SAT 11am-12pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/The-Sam-Sanders-Show-Podcast-Tile-400x400-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.kcrw.com/shows/the-sam-sanders-show/latest",
"meta": {
"site": "arts",
"source": "KCRW"
},
"link": "https://www.kcrw.com/shows/the-sam-sanders-show/latest",
"subscribe": {
"rss": "https://feed.cdnstream1.com/zjb/feed/download/ac/28/59/ac28594c-e1d0-4231-8728-61865cdc80e8.xml"
}
},
"the-splendid-table": {
"id": "the-splendid-table",
"title": "The Splendid Table",
"info": "\u003cem>The Splendid Table\u003c/em> hosts our nation's conversations about cooking, sustainability and food culture.",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Splendid-Table-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.splendidtable.org/",
"airtime": "SUN 10-11 pm",
"meta": {
"site": "radio",
"source": "npr"
},
"link": "/radio/program/the-splendid-table"
},
"this-american-life": {
"id": "this-american-life",
"title": "This American Life",
"info": "This American Life is a weekly public radio show, heard by 2.2 million people on more than 500 stations. Another 2.5 million people download the weekly podcast. It is hosted by Ira Glass, produced in collaboration with Chicago Public Media, delivered to stations by PRX The Public Radio Exchange, and has won all of the major broadcasting awards.",
"airtime": "SAT 12pm-1pm, 7pm-8pm",
"imageSrc": "https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/thisAmericanLife.png",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.thisamericanlife.org/",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "wbez"
},
"link": "/radio/program/this-american-life",
"subscribe": {
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=201671138&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory",
"rss": "https://www.thisamericanlife.org/podcast/rss.xml"
}
},
"tinydeskradio": {
"id": "tinydeskradio",
"title": "Tiny Desk Radio",
"info": "We're bringing the best of Tiny Desk to the airwaves, only on public radio.",
"airtime": "SUN 8pm and SAT 9pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/300x300-For-Member-Station-Logo-Tiny-Desk-Radio-@2x.png",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-52030/tiny-desk-radio",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "npr"
},
"link": "/radio/program/tinydeskradio",
"subscribe": {
"rss": "https://feeds.npr.org/g-s1-52030/rss.xml"
}
},
"wait-wait-dont-tell-me": {
"id": "wait-wait-dont-tell-me",
"title": "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!",
"info": "Peter Sagal and Bill Kurtis host the weekly NPR News quiz show alongside some of the best and brightest news and entertainment personalities.",
"airtime": "SUN 10am-11am, SAT 11am-12pm, SAT 6pm-7pm",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wait-Wait-Podcast-Tile-300x300-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "npr"
},
"link": "/radio/program/wait-wait-dont-tell-me",
"subscribe": {
"npr": "https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/Xogv",
"apple": "https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=121493804&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory",
"tuneIn": "https://tunein.com/radio/Wait-Wait-Dont-Tell-Me-p46/",
"rss": "https://feeds.npr.org/344098539/podcast.xml"
}
},
"weekend-edition-saturday": {
"id": "weekend-edition-saturday",
"title": "Weekend Edition Saturday",
"info": "Weekend Edition Saturday wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories. The two-hour program is hosted by NPR's Peabody Award-winning Scott Simon.",
"airtime": "SAT 5am-10am",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Weekend-Edition-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.npr.org/programs/weekend-edition-saturday/",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "npr"
},
"link": "/radio/program/weekend-edition-saturday"
},
"weekend-edition-sunday": {
"id": "weekend-edition-sunday",
"title": "Weekend Edition Sunday",
"info": "Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians. The program has covered news events from Nelson Mandela's 1990 release from a South African prison to the capture of Saddam Hussein.",
"airtime": "SUN 5am-10am",
"imageSrc": "https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Weekend-Edition-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg",
"officialWebsiteLink": "https://www.npr.org/programs/weekend-edition-sunday/",
"meta": {
"site": "news",
"source": "npr"
},
"link": "/radio/program/weekend-edition-sunday"
}
},
"racesReducer": {},
"racesGenElectionReducer": {},
"racesGenElection2026Reducer": {},
"radioSchedulesReducer": {},
"listsReducer": {
"posts/bayareabites?category=wine": {
"isFetching": false,
"latestQuery": {
"from": 12,
"size": 12
},
"vitalsOnly": false,
"totalRequested": 12,
"isLoading": false,
"isLoadingMore": true,
"total": {
"value": 243,
"relation": "eq"
},
"items": [
"bayareabites_134544",
"bayareabites_134542",
"bayareabites_134434",
"bayareabites_134208",
"bayareabites_134529",
"bayareabites_133932",
"bayareabites_133908",
"bayareabites_133741",
"bayareabites_133727",
"bayareabites_133593",
"bayareabites_133163",
"bayareabites_132348"
],
"complete": true
}
},
"recallGuideReducer": {
"intros": {},
"policy": {},
"candidates": {}
},
"savedArticleReducer": {
"articles": [],
"status": {}
},
"newslettersReducer": {
"isFetching": false,
"fetchFailed": false,
"hasFetched": false,
"newsletters": {},
"isSubscribing": false,
"isUnsubscribing": false,
"subscribedNewsletters": {}
},
"termsReducer": {
"about": {
"name": "About",
"type": "terms",
"id": "about",
"slug": "about",
"link": "/about",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"arts": {
"name": "Arts & Culture",
"grouping": [
"arts",
"pop",
"trulyca"
],
"description": "KQED Arts provides daily in-depth coverage of the Bay Area's music, art, film, performing arts, literature and arts news, as well as cultural commentary and criticism.",
"type": "terms",
"id": "arts",
"slug": "arts",
"link": "/arts",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"artschool": {
"name": "Art School",
"parent": "arts",
"type": "terms",
"id": "artschool",
"slug": "artschool",
"link": "/artschool",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"bayareabites": {
"name": "KQED food",
"grouping": [
"food",
"bayareabites",
"checkplease"
],
"parent": "food",
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites",
"slug": "bayareabites",
"link": "/food",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"bayareahiphop": {
"name": "Bay Area Hiphop",
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareahiphop",
"slug": "bayareahiphop",
"link": "/bayareahiphop",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"campaign21": {
"name": "Campaign 21",
"type": "terms",
"id": "campaign21",
"slug": "campaign21",
"link": "/campaign21",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"careers": {
"name": "Careers",
"type": "terms",
"id": "careers",
"slug": "careers",
"link": "/careers",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"checkplease": {
"name": "KQED food",
"grouping": [
"food",
"bayareabites",
"checkplease"
],
"parent": "food",
"type": "terms",
"id": "checkplease",
"slug": "checkplease",
"link": "/food",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"education": {
"name": "Education",
"grouping": [
"education"
],
"type": "terms",
"id": "education",
"slug": "education",
"link": "/education",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"elections": {
"name": "Elections",
"type": "terms",
"id": "elections",
"slug": "elections",
"link": "/elections",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"events": {
"name": "Events",
"type": "terms",
"id": "events",
"slug": "events",
"link": "/events",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"event": {
"name": "Event",
"alias": "events",
"type": "terms",
"id": "event",
"slug": "event",
"link": "/event",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"filmschoolshorts": {
"name": "Film School Shorts",
"type": "terms",
"id": "filmschoolshorts",
"slug": "filmschoolshorts",
"link": "/filmschoolshorts",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"food": {
"name": "KQED food",
"grouping": [
"food",
"bayareabites",
"checkplease"
],
"type": "terms",
"id": "food",
"slug": "food",
"link": "/food",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"forum": {
"name": "Forum",
"relatedContentQuery": "posts/forum?",
"parent": "news",
"type": "terms",
"id": "forum",
"slug": "forum",
"link": "/forum",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"futureofyou": {
"name": "Future of You",
"grouping": [
"science",
"futureofyou"
],
"parent": "science",
"type": "terms",
"id": "futureofyou",
"slug": "futureofyou",
"link": "/futureofyou",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"jpepinheart": {
"name": "KQED food",
"relatedContentQuery": "posts/food,bayareabites,checkplease",
"parent": "food",
"type": "terms",
"id": "jpepinheart",
"slug": "jpepinheart",
"link": "/food",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"liveblog": {
"name": "Live Blog",
"type": "terms",
"id": "liveblog",
"slug": "liveblog",
"link": "/liveblog",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"livetv": {
"name": "Live TV",
"parent": "tv",
"type": "terms",
"id": "livetv",
"slug": "livetv",
"link": "/livetv",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"lowdown": {
"name": "The Lowdown",
"relatedContentQuery": "posts/lowdown?",
"parent": "news",
"type": "terms",
"id": "lowdown",
"slug": "lowdown",
"link": "/lowdown",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"mindshift": {
"name": "Mindshift",
"parent": "news",
"description": "MindShift explores the future of education by highlighting the innovative – and sometimes counterintuitive – ways educators and parents are helping all children succeed.",
"type": "terms",
"id": "mindshift",
"slug": "mindshift",
"link": "/mindshift",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"news": {
"name": "News",
"grouping": [
"news",
"forum"
],
"type": "terms",
"id": "news",
"slug": "news",
"link": "/news",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"newsletters": {
"name": "newsletters",
"type": "terms",
"id": "newsletters",
"slug": "newsletters",
"link": "/newsletters",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"perspectives": {
"name": "Perspectives",
"parent": "radio",
"type": "terms",
"id": "perspectives",
"slug": "perspectives",
"link": "/perspectives",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"podcasts": {
"name": "Podcasts",
"type": "terms",
"id": "podcasts",
"slug": "podcasts",
"link": "/podcasts",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"pop": {
"name": "Pop",
"parent": "arts",
"type": "terms",
"id": "pop",
"slug": "pop",
"link": "/pop",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"pressroom": {
"name": "Pressroom",
"type": "terms",
"id": "pressroom",
"slug": "pressroom",
"link": "/pressroom",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"quest": {
"name": "Quest",
"parent": "science",
"type": "terms",
"id": "quest",
"slug": "quest",
"link": "/quest",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"radio": {
"name": "Radio",
"grouping": [
"forum",
"perspectives"
],
"description": "Listen to KQED Public Radio – home of Forum and The California Report – on 88.5 FM in San Francisco, 89.3 FM in Sacramento, 88.3 FM in Santa Rosa and 88.1 FM in Martinez.",
"type": "terms",
"id": "radio",
"slug": "radio",
"link": "/radio",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"root": {
"name": "KQED",
"image": "https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png",
"imageWidth": 1200,
"imageHeight": 630,
"headData": {
"title": "KQED | News, Radio, Podcasts, TV | Public Media for Northern California",
"description": "KQED provides public radio, television, and independent reporting on issues that matter to the Bay Area. We’re the NPR and PBS member station for Northern California."
},
"type": "terms",
"id": "root",
"slug": "root",
"link": "/root",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"science": {
"name": "Science",
"grouping": [
"science",
"futureofyou"
],
"description": "KQED Science brings you award-winning science and environment coverage from the Bay Area and beyond.",
"type": "terms",
"id": "science",
"slug": "science",
"link": "/science",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"stateofhealth": {
"name": "State of Health",
"parent": "science",
"type": "terms",
"id": "stateofhealth",
"slug": "stateofhealth",
"link": "/stateofhealth",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"support": {
"name": "Support",
"type": "terms",
"id": "support",
"slug": "support",
"link": "/support",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"thedolist": {
"name": "The Do List",
"parent": "arts",
"type": "terms",
"id": "thedolist",
"slug": "thedolist",
"link": "/thedolist",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"trulyca": {
"name": "Truly CA",
"grouping": [
"arts",
"pop",
"trulyca"
],
"parent": "arts",
"type": "terms",
"id": "trulyca",
"slug": "trulyca",
"link": "/trulyca",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"tv": {
"name": "TV",
"type": "terms",
"id": "tv",
"slug": "tv",
"link": "/tv",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"voterguide": {
"name": "Voter Guide",
"parent": "elections",
"alias": "elections",
"type": "terms",
"id": "voterguide",
"slug": "voterguide",
"link": "/voterguide",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"guiaelectoral": {
"name": "Guia Electoral",
"parent": "elections",
"alias": "elections",
"type": "terms",
"id": "guiaelectoral",
"slug": "guiaelectoral",
"link": "/guiaelectoral",
"taxonomy": "site"
},
"bayareabites_category_wine": {
"isLoading": true
},
"bayareabites_119": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_119",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "119",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "wine",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "wine Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 83,
"slug": "wine",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/wine"
},
"bayareabites_13306": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_13306",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "13306",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "beverages",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "beverages Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 7773,
"slug": "beverages",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/beverages"
},
"bayareabites_11028": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_11028",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "11028",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "food art",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "food art Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 7736,
"slug": "food-art",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/food-art"
},
"bayareabites_10028": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_10028",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "10028",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "food news",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "food news Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 8301,
"slug": "food-news",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/food-news"
},
"bayareabites_13746": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_13746",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "13746",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "guides",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "guides Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 8219,
"slug": "guides-2",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/guides-2"
},
"bayareabites_15155": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_15155",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "15155",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "north bay",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "north bay Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 99485,
"slug": "north-bay",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/north-bay"
},
"bayareabites_1807": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_1807",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "1807",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "restaurants, bars, cafes, pop-ups",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "restaurants, bars, cafes, pop-ups Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 56,
"slug": "restaurants-and-bars",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/restaurants-and-bars"
},
"bayareabites_61": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_61",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "61",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "travel",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "travel Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 1216,
"slug": "travel",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/travel"
},
"bayareabites_13419": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_13419",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "13419",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "guides",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "guides Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 7888,
"slug": "guides",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/guides"
},
"bayareabites_10146": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_10146",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "10146",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "Healdsburg",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "Healdsburg Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 4600,
"slug": "healdsburg",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/healdsburg"
},
"bayareabites_187": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_187",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "187",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "Napa",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "Napa Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 152,
"slug": "napa",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/napa"
},
"bayareabites_3472": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_3472",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "3472",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "north bay",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "north bay Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 2322,
"slug": "north-bay",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/north-bay"
},
"bayareabites_1377": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_1377",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "1377",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "sebastopol",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "sebastopol Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 1185,
"slug": "sebastopol",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/sebastopol"
},
"bayareabites_356": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_356",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "356",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "sonoma",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "sonoma Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 321,
"slug": "sonoma",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/sonoma"
},
"bayareabites_10321": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_10321",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "10321",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "St. Helena",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "St. Helena Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 4775,
"slug": "st-helena",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/st-helena"
},
"bayareabites_14748": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_14748",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "14748",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "wine",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "wine Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 930,
"slug": "wine",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/wine"
},
"bayareabites_3788": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_3788",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "3788",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "wine country",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "wine country Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 2468,
"slug": "wine-country",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/wine-country"
},
"bayareabites_1244": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_1244",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "1244",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "cocktails and spirits",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "cocktails and spirits Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 53,
"slug": "cocktails-and-spirits",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/cocktails-and-spirits"
},
"bayareabites_1146": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_1146",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "1146",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "hospitality",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "hospitality Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 1460,
"slug": "hospitality",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/hospitality"
},
"bayareabites_15156": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_15156",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "15156",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "sonoma",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "sonoma Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 99486,
"slug": "sonoma",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/sonoma"
},
"bayareabites_301": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_301",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "301",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "beer",
"description": "Beer",
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": "beer",
"title": "beer Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 1071,
"slug": "beer",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/beer"
},
"bayareabites_264": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_264",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "264",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "berkeley",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "berkeley Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 7636,
"slug": "berkeley",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/berkeley"
},
"bayareabites_8770": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_8770",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "8770",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "east bay",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "east bay Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 7634,
"slug": "east-bay",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/east-bay"
},
"bayareabites_366": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_366",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "366",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "oakland",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "oakland Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 7635,
"slug": "oakland",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/oakland"
},
"bayareabites_1619": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_1619",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "1619",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "pet food",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "pet food Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 1317,
"slug": "pet-food",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/pet-food"
},
"bayareabites_90": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_90",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "90",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "san francisco",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "san francisco Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 54,
"slug": "san-francisco",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/san-francisco"
},
"bayareabites_91": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_91",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "91",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "south bay",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "south bay Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 8157,
"slug": "south-bay",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/south-bay"
},
"bayareabites_14751": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_14751",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "14751",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "berkeley",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "berkeley Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 229,
"slug": "berkeley",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/berkeley"
},
"bayareabites_16220": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_16220",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "16220",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "dog-friendly",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "dog-friendly Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 100550,
"slug": "dog-friendly",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/dog-friendly"
},
"bayareabites_13822": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_13822",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "13822",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "dogs",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "dogs Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 8295,
"slug": "dogs",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/dogs"
},
"bayareabites_9710": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_9710",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "9710",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "featured",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "featured Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 4164,
"slug": "featured",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/featured"
},
"bayareabites_9563": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_9563",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "9563",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "half moon bay",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "half moon bay Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 4017,
"slug": "half-moon-bay",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/half-moon-bay"
},
"bayareabites_14757": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_14757",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "14757",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "oakland",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "oakland Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 331,
"slug": "oakland",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/oakland"
},
"bayareabites_14745": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_14745",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "14745",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "san francisco",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "san francisco Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 817,
"slug": "san-francisco",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/san-francisco"
},
"bayareabites_2736": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_2736",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "2736",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "sausalito",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "sausalito Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 1932,
"slug": "sausalito",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/sausalito"
},
"bayareabites_2090": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_2090",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "2090",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "food history and celebrities",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "food history and celebrities Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 1561,
"slug": "food-history-and-celebrities",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/food-history-and-celebrities"
},
"bayareabites_10916": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_10916",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "10916",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "NPR food",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "NPR food Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 5375,
"slug": "npr-food",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/npr-food"
},
"bayareabites_358": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_358",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "358",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "science",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "science Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 7943,
"slug": "science",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/science"
},
"bayareabites_60": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_60",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "60",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "sustainability, environment, climate change",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "sustainability, environment, climate change Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 23,
"slug": "sustainability",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/sustainability"
},
"bayareabites_836": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_836",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "836",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "climate change",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "climate change Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 834,
"slug": "climate-change",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/climate-change"
},
"bayareabites_16272": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_16272",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "16272",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "npr food",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "npr food Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 100602,
"slug": "npr-food",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/npr-food"
},
"bayareabites_14756": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_14756",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "14756",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "science",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "science Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 323,
"slug": "science",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/science"
},
"bayareabites_763": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_763",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "763",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "check please bay area",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "check please bay area Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 2241,
"slug": "check-please-bay-area",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/check-please-bay-area"
},
"bayareabites_867": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_867",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "867",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "leslie sbrocco",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "leslie sbrocco Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 2242,
"slug": "leslie-sbrocco",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/leslie-sbrocco"
},
"bayareabites_261": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_261",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "261",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "rose",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "rose Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 226,
"slug": "rose",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/rose"
},
"bayareabites_50": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_50",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "50",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "events",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "events Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 750,
"slug": "events",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/events"
},
"bayareabites_3786": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_3786",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "3786",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "ad hoc",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "ad hoc Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 2466,
"slug": "ad-hoc",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/ad-hoc"
},
"bayareabites_16393": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_16393",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "16393",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "bottlerock",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "bottlerock Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 100723,
"slug": "bottlerock",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/bottlerock"
},
"bayareabites_11543": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_11543",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "11543",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "music festivals",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "music festivals Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 6005,
"slug": "music-festivals",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/music-festivals"
},
"bayareabites_16340": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_16340",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "16340",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "sonoma magazine",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "sonoma magazine Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 100670,
"slug": "sonoma-magazine",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/sonoma-magazine"
},
"bayareabites_181": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_181",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "181",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "street food and fast food",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "street food and fast food Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 1872,
"slug": "street-food",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/street-food"
},
"bayareabites_417": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_417",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "417",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "a16",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "a16 Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 382,
"slug": "a16",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/a16"
},
"bayareabites_14753": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_14753",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "14753",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "beer",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "beer Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 266,
"slug": "beer",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/beer"
},
"bayareabites_14775": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_14775",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "14775",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "food news",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "food news Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 4482,
"slug": "food-news",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/food-news"
},
"bayareabites_2599": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_2599",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "2599",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "outside lands",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "outside lands Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 1859,
"slug": "outside-lands",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/outside-lands"
},
"bayareabites_16421": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_16421",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "16421",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "pinoy heritage",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "pinoy heritage Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 100751,
"slug": "pinoy-heritage",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/pinoy-heritage"
},
"bayareabites_16422": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_16422",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "16422",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "poke to the max",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "poke to the max Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 100752,
"slug": "poke-to-the-max",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/poke-to-the-max"
},
"bayareabites_16122": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_16122",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "16122",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "Sorrel",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "Sorrel Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 100452,
"slug": "sorrel",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/sorrel"
},
"bayareabites_16423": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_16423",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "16423",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "trailblazer tavern",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "trailblazer tavern Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 100753,
"slug": "trailblazer-tavern",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/trailblazer-tavern"
},
"bayareabites_1874": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_1874",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "1874",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "farmers and farms",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "farmers and farms Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 1452,
"slug": "farmers-farmers-markets",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/farmers-farmers-markets"
},
"bayareabites_4084": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_4084",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "4084",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "food trends and technology",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "food trends and technology Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 2573,
"slug": "food-and-technology",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/food-and-technology"
},
"bayareabites_2554": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_2554",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "2554",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "gardening and urban farming",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "gardening and urban farming Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 1016,
"slug": "gardening-and-urban-farming",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/gardening-and-urban-farming"
},
"bayareabites_10": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_10",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "10",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "reviews",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "reviews Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 24,
"slug": "reviews",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/reviews"
},
"bayareabites_3328": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_3328",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "3328",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "7x7",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "7x7 Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 2248,
"slug": "7x7",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/7x7"
},
"bayareabites_16372": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_16372",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "16372",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "ungrafted",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "ungrafted Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 100702,
"slug": "ungrafted",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/ungrafted"
},
"bayareabites_2829": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_2829",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "2829",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "wine bar",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "wine bar Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 1985,
"slug": "wine-bar",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/wine-bar"
},
"bayareabites_1653": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_1653",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "1653",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "dessert and chocolate",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "category",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "dessert and chocolate Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 12,
"slug": "dessert-and-chocolate",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/category/dessert-and-chocolate"
},
"bayareabites_1121": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_1121",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "1121",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "event",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "event Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 1000,
"slug": "event",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/event"
},
"bayareabites_81": {
"type": "terms",
"id": "bayareabites_81",
"meta": {
"index": "terms_1716263798",
"site": "bayareabites",
"id": "81",
"found": true
},
"relationships": {},
"featImg": null,
"name": "Valentine's Day",
"description": null,
"taxonomy": "tag",
"headData": {
"twImgId": null,
"twTitle": null,
"ogTitle": null,
"ogImgId": null,
"twDescription": null,
"description": null,
"title": "Valentine's Day Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites",
"ogDescription": null
},
"ttid": 45,
"slug": "valentines-day",
"isLoading": false,
"link": "/bayareabites/tag/valentines-day"
}
},
"userPermissionsReducer": {
"wpLoggedIn": false
},
"eventsReducer": {},
"fssReducer": {},
"tvDailyScheduleReducer": {},
"tvWeeklyScheduleReducer": {},
"tvPrimetimeScheduleReducer": {},
"tvMonthlyScheduleReducer": {},
"userAccountReducer": {
"user": {
"email": null,
"emailStatus": "EMAIL_UNVALIDATED",
"loggedStatus": "LOGGED_OUT",
"loggingChecked": false,
"articles": [],
"firstName": null,
"lastName": null,
"phoneNumber": null,
"fetchingMembership": false,
"membershipError": false,
"memberships": [
{
"id": null,
"startDate": null,
"firstName": null,
"lastName": null,
"familyNumber": null,
"memberNumber": null,
"memberSince": null,
"expirationDate": null,
"pfsEligible": false,
"isSustaining": false,
"membershipLevel": "Prospect",
"membershipStatus": "Non Member",
"lastGiftDate": null,
"renewalDate": null,
"lastDonationAmount": null
}
]
},
"authModal": {
"isOpen": false,
"view": "LANDING_VIEW"
},
"error": null
},
"youthMediaReducer": {},
"checkPleaseReducer": {
"filterData": {
"region": {
"key": "Restaurant Region",
"filters": [
"Any Region"
]
},
"cuisine": {
"key": "Restaurant Cuisine",
"filters": [
"Any Cuisine"
]
}
},
"restaurantDataById": {},
"restaurantIdsSorted": [],
"error": null
},
"userAgentReducer": {
"userAgent": "Mozilla/5.0 AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko; compatible; ClaudeBot/1.0; +claudebot@anthropic.com)",
"isBot": true
}
}
