I was not surprised to learn that among the many places Mr. Keller trained before taking over his father's domaine in Rheinhessen were two Burgundy estates, Hubert Lignier and Armand Rousseau, renowned for their pure, focused wines.
55 Degree Wine — Atwater Village also has a neighborhood wine shop in 55 Degree Wine focusing on wine and craft beer with a good price/quality ratio.
The town of Tokaj itself can also feel remarkably homey, provided your home is somewhat monomaniacally focused on wine.
In the evenings, though, from Wednesday through Sunday, it changes into Mr. Fox's new culinary endeavor, Nanny Goat Hill, jettisoning the cappuccinos and bagels for a more chic dining experience focused on wine and food pairings.
Chateau historically has advertised only in magazines for wine professionals and aficionados like Wine Spectator and Food & Wine, but in what the brand says is a first, it will also advertise in print and online outlets that are less focused on wine and that have large female readerships.
Each course will be paired with a "sustainably focused" California wine.
The India site was focused on wine shops which, like beer halls, are patronized primarily by men and serve as venues for male-male socializing.
Inside the elegant, contemporary dining room, hungry patrons indulge in meatballs with ricotta gnocchi ($14) and garlic and wild boar tenderloin with fennel risotto, feta, roasted apple and mostarda pickle ($33) complimented by a carefully selected, Central Coast-focused wine list.
Instead of the jammy, unctuous wines from another highly lauded but hot vintage like 2007, these were focused, harmonious wines of freshness and structure.
