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Deeply-hued with dark berry fruit and grippy tannin, it begs for lamb chops or meat ragu pasta.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cb>\u003ca href=\"https://shop.florasprings.com/store/index.cfm?fuseaction=productdetail&product_id=19\">2016 Flora Springs Trilogy, Napa Valley, California\u003c/a> $85\u003c/b>\u003cbr>\nFlora Springs is a Napa Valley classic with a rich history. Trilogy is their flagship wine and is considered an icon of California Bordeaux-style blends. Hailing from the Komes-Garvey family estate vineyards, it’s a marriage of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Petit Verdot and Malbec.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Like the three sides of a triangle, there is ideal balance and structure in this blend. Smooth and sumptuous, it’s a wine to enjoy now with a grilled steak dolloped with blue cheese and smothered in mushrooms. 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Hard to believe these tannic, inky-purple-skinned grapes make delicate sparkling wine with such aromatic finesse.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://shop.eberlewinery.com/SHOP.AMS?LEVEL=BOT&PART=CHARD17&DESC=Eberle%20WInery%202017%20Eberle%20Estate%20Chardonnay\">\u003cstrong>2017 Eberle Estate Chardonnay, Paso Robles, California $24\u003c/strong> \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The wine industry is full of characters overflowing with personality, flair and talent. Gary Eberle is one such icon and ranks among the top of my list of California’s most fascinating wine people. He started his eponymous brand with the 1979 Cabernet Sauvignon and has been a leader in putting the Paso Robles on the wine map co-founding the AVA in 1983. The Eberle Chardonnay is a crowd-pleaser. With a kiss of oak and richness on the palate, it also maintains a bright, zesty quality making it ideal for sipping with food…or by itself.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.rameywine.com/wine-release/2016-claret-napa-valley/\">\u003cstrong>2016 Ramey Claret, Napa Valley, California $42\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>David Ramey is one of California’s most respected and talented winemakers creating/establishing/developing hallmark wineries such as Matanzas Creek, Dominus, and Girard. Along with his decades of experience, David is also a pioneer in the business. Even with an eye towards innovation, he appreciates the traditional. The Ramey Claret is a classic Bordeaux-styled blend with a twist. Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec, there’s also a dash of Syrah. 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"content": "\u003cp>[aside postID='checkplease_20246' label='Watch More of Season 14']\u003cbr>\nCheck, Please! Bay Area Season 14 episode 11 airs Thursday, September 5 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other \u003ca href=\"http://www.kqed.org/tv/programs/index.jsp?pgmid=14084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">television airtimes\u003c/a>. And never miss an episode by \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?page_id=122\">subscribing to the video podcast\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This week we start in San Francisco at \u003ca href=\"https://berettasf.com/\">Beretta\u003c/a>, an impress-your-friends spot offering bar-friendly Italian Cuisine and interesting cocktails. Then, we travel to Brisbane to explore \u003ca href=\"http://7milehouse.com/\">7 Mile House\u003c/a>, a family (and dog) friendly roadhouse serving up an eclectic mix of Italian-American-Filipino food and live music every night. 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"content": "\u003cp>[aside postID='checkplease_20185' label='Watch More of Season 14']\u003cbr>\nCheck, Please! Bay Area Season 14 episode 7 airs Thursday, May 23 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other \u003ca href=\"http://www.kqed.org/tv/programs/index.jsp?pgmid=14084\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">television airtimes\u003c/a>. And never miss an episode by \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/checkplease/?page_id=122\">subscribing to the video podcast\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Our first restaurant, \u003ca href=\"https://www.franchettis.com/\">Franchettis’\u003c/a> in Santa Rosa, is a festive, contemporary eatery featuring German and Italian cuisine. Up next is \u003ca href=\"https://aburayaoakland.com/\">Aburaya\u003c/a> in Oakland, a punk rock inspired restaurant specializing in Japanese fried chicken. 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As founding friends Chad Richard and Bob Zeches note, “the name Furthermore alludes to the never ending dialog that we engage in as we explore the ethereal beauty and diversity of Pinot Noir, and how its expression in the glass is easily affected by the place where it is grown and the special circumstances of each vintage.” Well, that sentiment deserves a toast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.furthermorewines.com/rosellas/\">\u003cb>2014 Furthermore ‘Rosella’s Vineyard’ Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands, California $55\u003c/b>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nAs Furthermore’s mission is to discover the diversity of Pinot Noir, they have searched out some of the best spots in California from which to make wine. Rosella’s Vineyard is one of them. Located east of Monterey Bay, the cool coastal climate and long growing season produce Pinot Noir grapes of intensity. 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