Tag Archives: Jon Bonne

Food & Wine Thursdays: The Same Old Song

Posted on March 6, 2014 by David D.

First, let me say that I have yet to read San Francisco Chronicle Wine Editor Jon Bonne’s latest book, The New California Wine. I know what it’s about and I intend to read it very soon, but I haven’t gotten around … Continue reading →

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Food & Wine Thursdays: Gotzen-Dammerung

Posted on February 28, 2013 by David D.

Wine writers seem to take particular pleasure in writing about other wine writers and today I’m going to be no different. In fact, I’m going to go one better and write about a wine writer who is writing about another … Continue reading →

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Food & Wine Thursdays: 100 Points Redux

Posted on August 11, 2011 by David D.

I feel silly again bringing up the topic of the futility of publicly rating wine on a 100-point scale, its innate uselessness, and its role as a net-detriment to wine and wine appreciation, but after SF Chronicle Wine Editor Jon … Continue reading →

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Food & Wine Thursdays: Does LA Need a Wine Champion?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by David D.

It’s always a little validating when one of my loyal 4 or 5 readers who aren’t my mother email me questions and ideas to start a wine conversation. I received such an email the other day from a Los Angeles … Continue reading →

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