wine

If Newsom signs bill, alcohol to-go would be legal through 2026

Takeout alcohol sales during the pandemic was a saving grace for many restaurants.

3 years ago

As containment of North Bay fires grow, winemakers catch a break

A twist of timing is one reason fires have not disrupted to a greater degree the harvest of a $1.7…

4 years ago

Man sentenced in French Laundry wine heist

A South Bay man was sentenced in U.S. District Court on Tuesday to 37 months in prison for conspiracy to…

6 years ago

Guilty plea in French Laundry stolen wine case

A Modesto man pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to transport high-end wine stolen from restaurants in Yountville, Cupertino and San…

7 years ago

Napa winemaker accused of fraud

The former owner of a now-bankrupt Napa Valley wine company is due in federal court in San Francisco later this…

7 years ago

Indictments uncorked over stolen French Laundry wine

Two Northern California men have been indicted for allegedly transporting expensive wine that was stolen from restaurants in Yountville and…

8 years ago

Gallo, regulators locked in bottle battle

California has accused Gallo of using hazardous waste in manufacturing its wine bottles.

9 years ago

French Laundry bumps stolen wine tab to $300k

The total value of dozens of high-end bottles of wine stolen over Christmas was six times what the sheriff's office…

9 years ago

French Laundry fleeced of fine wines

Thieves broke into Napa Valley's famous French Laundry restaurant over Christmas and stole about $50,000 worth of high-end wine.

9 years ago

West coast airline serves up free booze

Your next flight to the Pacific Northwest from the Bay Area could include free beer or wine.

10 years ago

Chinese wine seeks to quench global thirst

China is planting more vineyards as producers in France and California struggle to keep up.

10 years ago

Former Napa wine executive indicted on fraud charges

A former executive with The Wine Tasting Network is a wanted man after he failed to show up in federal…

11 years ago

Phony wine lands Marin tycoon in hot water

A jury awarded billionaire William Koch $12 million, finding he was fraudulently sold fake bottles of rare, expensive french wine.

11 years ago

World drinks up Califor­nia wine

US wine exports — 90 percent from California — brought in $1.43 billion in revenues as demand grew around the…

11 years ago

‘Two-Buck Chuck’ jumps up half a buck

It is a sober day for college students and cheap winos throughout the Golden State.

11 years ago

Cars crush California wine grapes

Wine lovers, look away. Or better yet, have a drink.

12 years ago

Ice Cream Bar adds an actual bar

Cole Valley's Ice Cream Bar heard the prayers of the working class and is adding liquor to the sweet treats…

12 years ago

Freakin’ French want to ban our vino

A French official is calling for a boycott of California wines in response to our foie gras ban.

12 years ago

Weed and wine together as one

A number of wine-making wonders are mixing California’s two favorite recreational crops.

12 years ago

Wineries battle over baby vines

A shortage of young vines is making vintners scramble to expand amid rising demand for California wine.

12 years ago

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