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Acquerello’s Gianpaolo Paterlini

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Acquerello’s Gianpaolo Paterlini finding joy one glass at a time.

Justin Chin, general manager and wine director at The Happy Crane.

Justin Chin Taking Flight at The Happy Crane

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San Francisco native Justin Chin possesses an almost stubborn optimism
about the future of hospitality. As general manager and wine director of The Happy Crane in his hometown’s Hayes Valley neighborhood, he’s quietly shaping one of the city’s most innovative dining experiences.

Fleur Geffrier, Antoine Chappey and Tomohisa Yamashita in "Drops of God," now streaming on Apple TV.

25 Wines Spied in “Drops of God” Second Season

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French wines takes center stage in season two.

Wine cellar at PRESS restaurant in St. Helena, CA.

Napa Valley’s Vincent Morrow Looks to Tomorrow

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Morrow, who received MICHELIN’s California Sommelier Award in 2022, oversees the wine cellar at PRESS, which houses the largest collection of Napa Valley wines in the world and is focused on library wines. When adding a new bottling to the list, he looks for winemakers who have worked their way up at acclaimed producers and then started their own labels.

Q & A with CEO Sid Patel, The International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show

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San Francisco continues to be one of the world’s most important destinations for leading players in the wine industry, so it’s no surprise that a major conference dedicated to the private label and bulk trade is making its way to the city on July 26-27.