Recent content by Ian Becker

Sorry to have missed this. I was in Ohio for a family wedding. Sadly, not drinking as well.

And it only costs $5 (on top of retail) to open anything and it enjoy it there. Sorry, couldn't help it.

Paul Marcus in Rockridge's Market Hall (across from Rockridge BART) is very close to Berkeley, and you'll find lots of good stuff there. No drinking while shopping though.

... and please pass this along to others.

I'm in shock.

Although not Italian, Philip knows the menus (food & wine) better than perhaps even Lorella and Massimo ... at least in terms of BTG pairings. Taking my father and brother there tomorrow night in fact. Neither have been in SF since 2006 and have never been to La Ciccia. Looking forward to...

yep, again.

yep.

It does when he's talking about 1980's movies starring Scott Baio & Willie Aames.

I tasted the lineup nearly two weeks ago. I think the Trousseau is one of the best I've ever had, including the top Jura examples. Teagan also made a Chenin that was very good. Sadly, there's hardly any available. I believe he told me there will be a fall release as well ...

Looks good. I may have to make a visit next basketball season.

I agree. Matt has something interesting with Suacci. Let's hope he can get more fruit in the future.

Jules has earned a lot of great nicknames over the years. DJ Steve is up there with the best. Not sure I want to be around when he's in a track suit though.

Anybody open a 2009 recently?

Tasted them yesterday and they're pretty damn good.