Wine Bar 101: Notes from the Other Side of the Counter
November 9, 2009 by Erin M. Davis
Filed under FCG, The Wine World, Wine Life
“California makes the worst wine in the world,” said Grandiose Statement Guy, as he reached for a tasting glass of a red blend I thought he might enjoy. “I’ll take a glass of this one! You know my palate well already.”
I sure do, I thought, as I poured him the requested glass of a Santa Barbara wine.
Sigh.
There are at least two hundred wine bars in Los Angeles. As one goes out of business, three more pop up – each with something different to offer. As a wine bartender, I’m privy to “behind the counter” info that will make picking your next favorite watering (wine-ering?) hole a piece of cake – and how to make the most of your experience, regardless of your wine knowledge level.
