Rec’d a press release today that the Wine Spectator Online ( www.winespectator.com ), is offering two weeks of free access from October 16 to 31....

Having just moved from SF to NY, I was looking through the recent Wine Spectator survey to find a good restaurant on the UWS with a reasonable corkage fee. It turns out that many, if not most, of the corkage fees listed are...

In preparation for my next trip to Tokyo, I have initiated another bout of ‘Chow’ search. My current effort has led me to an article in the recent edition of Wine Spectator in which it highlights a list of recommended...

Wine Spectator at Greystone is 10 minutes from Calistoga, Jeanty is 1/2hour or 45 min. Be sure to visit the Frank Family winery on Larkmead lane and read the historic plaque I put up last year.

There’s not much new information in this article, but I thought it was kind of interesting. Link: http://www.winespectator.com/Wine/Daily/News/0,1145,2334,00.html

Manku, I am interested in hearing what you thought about Wine Spectator's California Wine Experience – specifically the Grand Tastings. I am surprised there are no comments on any blogs or boards out there.

How to be casual with the vino.

What does all this consolidation in the wine business mean?

Does anybody know if any of the wine stores in the area are carrying any of the top 100 wines from Wine Spectator's list for 2004. Not including the usual suspects like Columbia Crest, Beringer & Chateau Ste. Michelle. Thanks.

The numbers are edging up, but their relevance is going down.

Help! I need to find ratings for several wines. Does anyone know of a (free??) website, other than Wine Spectator's (which you have to pay for) to get their ratings? I’m in the process of obtaining the vintages to be...

A great night out in New Jersey! Here is the link for more information: http://www.winespectator.com/GrandTour/WSgrandtour.html

I said this in a thread, but this deserves it’s own heading. Wine Spectator's Oct 15 issue has over 50 pages dedicated to the best restaurants, hotels and wine bars in SF. Lots of great pictures, info on chefs, etc. A lot...

Do you have any additional suggestions or reviews of what WS wrote about Barcelona dining, tappas, gelato????

When in Vegas, do yourself a big favor and visit that incredible bastion of fine food & wine epicure... I’m talking about.... lotus of siam :)