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Articles by Liza Zimmerman
Bountiful Sonoma is just an hour away from S.F.
Bountiful Sonoma is just an hour away from...
By BY Liza Zimmerman

The hamlets in Sonoma County were planned around charming town squares years ago. These tree-shaded parks remain the gathering places…

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A worker picks grapes at the Quinta do Vallado in Portugal.  (Armando Franca/AP)
Exploring the cool, crisp wine extremes of Portugal...
By BY Liza Zimmerman

The first time I was offered a white port in Lisbon, Portugal, I thought the restaurant owner had lost his…

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Finding the right wine to drink with vegetables can be tricky, but it's not impossible.  (Eric Risberg/AP)
In pairing wine and vegetables, look for similar...
By BY Liza Zimmerman

California might have some of the best vegetables in the world, but they don’t always pair well with the equally…

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Sea Bowl in Pacifica has 32 bowling lanes, eats, drinks and a great view of the ocean. (Mike Koozmin/S.F. Examiner)
Pacifica a seaside retreat just 30 minutes from...
By BY Liza Zimmerman

It is home to the Taco Bell with the best view in the world. In Pacifica, the fun only starts…

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Spicy Korean dishes like bibimbap  tend to pair well with sweeter, fruitier white wines. (Amir Bibawy/AP)
Korean food can be paired with wine, but...
By BY Liza Zimmerman

I have always been a huge fan of Korean food. The soups and stews are like mother’s milk: warm, comforting…

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The Bluxome Street Winery near Fourth and King streets is one of a few wineries in San Francisco. (Mike Koozmin/S.F. Examiner, 2012)
Urban wineries keep your tasting trip close to...
By BY Liza Zimmerman

It is always fun to take a day — or weekend — to escape to Napa or Sonoma, but there…

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Chaylee Priete, wine director for Slanted Door, advises drinking white wines that are high in acid with Vietnamese food. [GABRIELLE LURIE/SPECIAL TO THE S.F. EXAMINER ]
Secrets to pairing delicate Vietnamese food with wine
By BY Liza Zimmerman

I went to Vietnam 15 years ago strictly for the food. That was long before the tourist waves arrived, and…

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