3.14159265359… For those of us who have been out of math class for a while, as a refresher, π (pi – pronounced “pie”) is the mathematical constant that defines the ratio of of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. Wait… What does this have to do with wine? Well,…
Happy π Day!
CA Wine: The Earliest Days
California wine is well-known globally. A long, rich history is the backbone of the operation. Although much of the global stance got it’s footing post-prohibition, European immigrants long before modern winemakers saw gold in the soils and climate of modern-day CA. Although the official birthdate of California wine…
Our Top 3 Summer Entertaining Recipes
Planning summer entertaining or a dinner party can be stressful. There’s so much to think about: food, drinks, arrangements, music…it can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be – we’ve got your back. Here are our Top 3 recipe suggestions to help relieve your stress levels and…
Our Guide To San Francisco: Shop ‘Til You Drop!
San Francisco (and the surrounding area) is a weird, weird place. Strange people, neighborhoods, bodegas, nightlife, and shops. It is something you have to embrace when you live here. You can always go downtown and deal with the tourist’s hustle and bustle to get the finest goods from…
For Our Guests: About the Lot Series & More…
New customers are sometimes confused when they find out that a Lot wine is sold out “forever,” and not just awaiting the next vintage. Barring the rare occasion where we are able to source from the same winery again, the chances of finding that Lot wine you loved…
Pasta Carbonara
Wow, where does the time go!? We are a week away from the official start of summer, and it seems like the last time we had a moment to breathe was just after the holidays! This recipe couldn’t have come at a better time, as time itself is…
Our Guide To San Francisco: BARS!
We spent a long time trying to find some creative way to tell you: we don’t drink too much, we remember all the hours of our day (and night) clearly, and that we only enjoy the finest wines the world over in a very reserved, professional matter… Nope….
Rack of Lamb with Roasted Spring Vegetables
Spring is in full swing, and Summer is rapidly approaching for those of us on the West Coast. What better way to celebrate than with an incredibly delicious rack of Lamb with fresh seasonal veggies! This dish will be great addition to your dinner arsenal for pleasing discerning…
Our Guide To San Francisco: Great Eats!
In the same vein of the great values in combination with great tasting wines we offer our customers as a Négociant, we want to offer an installment in our “Guide To…” series by focusing on our favorite local great eats. While we can’t tell you who is supplying…
