Critic Bill Addison recommends L.A. wine bars and restaurants with excellent wine lists The wine list at Kismet in Los Feliz — printed on six or so loose sheets of marigold-colored paper, clasped in a small silver binder clip — has no descriptions for the biodynamic Alsatian whites and the sulfur-free Rhône reds it catalogs. The only extraneous information appears in the Skin Contact/Orange category. Under the names and prices of the wines, beverage director Kae Whalen notes the length of time the grapes macerated with their skins during the winemaking process:… Read More
VinePair spoke with Los Angeles sommelier Cristie Norman about her favorite wine bar, Pinot Noir’s potential as a partner, and more. When Cristie Norman registered to take the Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Exam, it posed a peculiar problem for the educational body. Candidates must be 21 to register, but Norman was only 20 and wanted to take the test just a few days after her 21st birthday. After some administrative wrangling, she was able to sit for the exam on her preferred date. She completed the paper in five minutes and… Read More
We invite you to indulge in an intimate member only dinner at the legendary Spago by Wolfgang Puck. This exclusive social gathering is limited to the first six wine lovers who RSVP and pre-pay the $100 minimum food and beverage deposit. (Proceeds will apply to your individual check.) We’ll be providing a welcome glass of sparkling wine! For those of you unfamiliar with Spago and its menu we direct you to their website. https://wolfgangpuck.com/dining/spago-2/ A modest example for this dinner: A 3-course meal with two glasses of wine will cost approximately $150-200… Read More