Wine and Food

I went directly to CAV Wine Bar from the gym, late Saturday afternoon. The crowds seem to arrive earlier each week, and I enjoy the flights more when it’s a bit quieter. I’m glad I went, because it was the last day for this week’s flight: International Pinot Noir.

I enjoyed the flight with two cheeses.

By the time I finished, the bar was full and more people were arriving. So I skipped dessert (for this week, anyway) and went home.
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Not only is Que Syrah closer to home than other wine bars I frequent, it’s also one of the few open on Sunday afternoons. I had worked out at the gym late afternoon, and I arrived on West Portal just before dark. The sign outside Que Syrah advertised this week’s flight: Big Napa Reds.

So, I enjoyed the flight with an order of olives.
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I was back at The Hidden Vine around 5:30pm, for more of this month’s wines. This time, I started with October’s featured region: Alsace.

I followed these with a flight of California reds from Dave’s favorite producers.

And, fortunately, this time I had my camera. (more…)

I stopped by The Hidden Vine after work (without my camera) to check out this month’s wines. The featured region is Alsace, and the wine selections from Alsace all sound good. But, the menu also includes two red wine flights: a flight of California red wines from Dave’s favorite producers and Elegant European Reds (Dave’s Picks). I had to try Dave’s picks, knowing I’ll have time to return to taste the others during October. (more…)