Peg Melnik

My people had a rough go of it when it came to developing their palates. I blame it on Manischewitz because when you’re weaned on that wretched stuff, it’s hard to imagine that wine can be nectar of the gods. With Passover festivities set to begin April 22, there’s plenty of time to explore kosher wine, bottlings you’ll actually want to savor rather than spit. For the uninitiated, Passover celebrates the Jewish exodus from Egypt with something that delights foodies — a Seder that is essentially a service and feast wrapped into one, with drinking four cups of wine a […]

A man I know said he routinely checks the wine merchandise at the Grocery Outlet on Fourth Street in Santa Rosa, a good way for an everyday wine drinker to keep his budget in check. When I stopped in, I was surprised to find that about one fifth of the store is devoted to wine. The Santa Rosa Grocery Outlet is “among our top stores in variety of wines offered and also is one of the fastest growing in that regard, said Melissa Porter at the Emeryville headquarters. “I have a passion for wine, so I ramped up our wine […]