The Chronicle Over Cocktails
Here's your pre-happy hour roundup of the San Francisco Chronicle's Friday wine section. Straight, no chaser!
The lead story takes a look at Yamahai, a particular type of sake that is gaining a foothold in the States. [Yamahai warriors]
Selections dives in and opens its eyes under the surface in the world of Shiraz. [Selections]
And to go with that Shiraz, a nice bowl of Khoresh, natch. [Pairings]
A few weeks late to the punch, Jim Clarke takes a look at extreme brews, but while the New York Times focused on Novato's Moylan's Brewery, Clarke ranges far and wide, to Portland and Boston. [Extreme Brews Go Higher]
And the Sipping News showcases a nifty new type of wine bottle stopper. [Gadget: Silicone Wine Stoppers]
