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Tuesday January 18, 2011 Updated 10:38 AM PST
Winemakers to watch in 2011
These vintners are making wines that are starting to redefine the standards of California wine.
Drink more magnums!
This is just one of the five pledges Chronicle Editor Jon Bonee is making for the new year in wine.
Barolo's defining moment
Barolo is beloved by sommeliers and connoisseurs, but its high prices have left it often appreciated more in theory than in practice.
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Winemaker of the year
Few winemakers are as committed as Littorai Wines owner Ted Lemon to the sanctity of California terroir.
New Champagne favorites
The path to Champagne open-mindedness is a long one, so here are five suggestions to start breaking you out of your rut.
New York state of mind
Some of NYC's top wine shops and restaurants are crafting a market for new and interesting California wines.
Mondavi's next move
The Continuum Estate, Tim Mondavi's new project, builds on the family's long winemaking legacy in Napa Valley.
The single-hop experience
A growing number of craft breweries are producing beers that employ and highlight the characteristics of one hop at a time.
The best of Monterey
Monterey's wine country offers wide range of tasting experiences. Here's a sample of the region's many tasting-room offerings.
The best of Napa
Napa Valley is home to hundreds of wineries, a land of plenty for wine lovers. Here are our picks for where to taste.
What's next?
Randall Grahm might be California wine's most influential voice since Robert Mondavi. Now the Bonny Doon Vineyard founder is ready for his next act.
The best of Sonoma
A trip to Wine Country doesn't get much easier than Sonoma. Here are our top picks for where to go tasting.
Top wine picks in Calistoga
The area is a popular resort destination that's known for producing world-class wines. Here are our top tasting room picks.
Bar Stars 2010
This year's crop of the best Bay Area bartenders create innovative cocktails and shine behind the bar.
Bartending 101
From measuring ingredients to making a citrus twist, Gary Regan tells you everything you need to know to be a master bartender.
By the Glass by Jon Bonné
The importance of great tasters
The 2011 edition of Winemakers to Watch is out now, but before I turn to that, I wanted to circle back...
Spirits
Scotch is the new bitters
Ultra-smokey, peaty scotches can add multidimensional nuances to a drink, without taking over the whole glass.
The Cellarist by Jon Bonné
Is mezcal the next big thing?
Jon Bonne/The Chronicle Granted, it could be because he's unveiling an agave-focused booze list at Nopalito ...
Tasting Room Reviews
A gentle, scenic flavor
The Stryker Sonoma tasting room in Geyserville has a sleek, contemporary style.
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Chronicle Wine Selections
2006 Barolo
There was less oak and more classic flavors, though the wine's profound Nebbiolo signature wasn't as evident as in 2004 and 2001.
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