Friday November 21, 2008 Updated 2:03 AM PST
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Former "SNL" actor and comedian Dan Aykroyd is about to release his first California wine project.
Camino in Oakland extends the slow food philosophy to the bar, creating cocktails with seasonal ingredients and using spirits that can be traced to their source.

In this new era of eco-luxury, wineries like Fetzer and Parducci are devising all kinds of ways to market their eco-practices.
Here's a selection of cocktails to take you through the holiday season.
These wines from around the world will help you stretch your dollar.
Here are five ways California growers and winemakers cope with new weather patterns.
With a state-of-the-art winery and new approach, Beaulieu Vineyard embarks on a mission to take its flagship Cabernet to new heights.

Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images A Beijing shopping center unwraps its supply of 2008 Beaujolais Nouveau. This is about a...

Zinna bartender Jackie Patterson's cocktail is a winning drink for the hour of hush and wonder.

Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of Prohibition at these S.F. bar events.
The newly formed San Francisco Wine Association aims to raise visibility of urban wineries.
What is the Wine department drinking this week?
Try this crisp, versatile 2007 Nobilo Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
Fall veggies like Brussels sprouts can make a tasty snack to pair with wine.

Several of these wines offer have a firmer structure suitable for aging. Pairing recipe: Brussels Sprouts, Green Bean & Wild Mushroom Saute
There's a celeb theme to Glen Ellen's welcoming B.R. Cohn, thanks to former band manager Bruce Cohn.


