French Wines
The holiday bubble question
by Miquel Hudin | 28-12-2011
Based upon the history of Champagne, one could argue that it is nothing more than the result of red wine attempting to be produced in the wrong climate and now drank because everyone wants to... more »
For the love of a good seal
by Miquel Hudin | 13-12-2011
While not particular to cork, screw, or glass as method of sealing a wine bottle, the one thing that really needs to happen is that whatever is holding in the wine, really holds it in.... more »
To turn tea in to wine
by Miquel Hudin | 05-12-2011 ~ 3 Comments
We came across this curious recipe in an old book from the 1950's simply called, "How to make Wine". It was sitting in the book shelf of 2 Sisters Bar & Books, which we covered... more »
Wine’s bitter finish
by Miquel Hudin | 02-11-2011
One of winemaking's ugly dark sides is how little is paid to the non-winemaker labor. You see it in California wineries with Mexicans, Croatian wineries with Bosnians, and as has been pointed out a bit... more »
Take a dip in 1986 Yugoslavia
by Miquel Hudin | 06-10-2011
From the pretty much always awesome, Yugoslavia - Virtual Museum comes mention of a 25 year-old travel documentary shot in what was then, Yugoslavia. It's an amusing half hour watch if for no other reason... more »
Down home, country wine
by Miquel Hudin | 30-09-2011
The initial call to Long Creek Winery went along the lines of: "Hi, any chance we could come over for a tasting?" "We only do 'em on Saturday." "Okay, but I'm only in town today... more »
Vinologue coverage on Scoutmob San Francisco
by Miquel Hudin | 24-09-2011
We need to give a great deal of thanks to Scoutmob SF for their recent coverage this week. For those who aren't aware of Scoutmob, it's similar to Groupon and Living Social except that it... more »
Willamette Valley wine rundown
by Miquel Hudin | 22-09-2011
Visiting wineries is always a tricky proposition as shown by any of our guides where we feel like we could always have used an extra week to dig up just a scratch more information. Of... more »
Portland’s urban wineries
by Miquel Hudin | 21-09-2011
The concept of an "urban winery" is quite simple: bring in grapes from outside vineyards, press, ferment, age, and bottle them in an large urban space. While it lacks that rustic/schmancy charm of a winery... more »
Sitting down to Mr. Pollo
by Miquel Hudin | 06-09-2011
Just a few steps down from the 24th Street Bart Station and a 1980's era McDonald's sits Mr. Pollo. It is one of those hidden-but-known dining gems in San Francisco that you'll hear any local... more »