The Divisadero corridor, a pulsing San Francisco neighborhood north of the Panhandle is for those in-the-know a culinary and entertainment hot spot anchored by the eponymously named Nopa, one of the best-loved and most-consistently creative dining spots in the city. Heading up Nopa’s precision-crafted and highly-expressive wine program is Chris Deegan. I recently spoke with him about his […]
Nopa – Encore!
Filed Under: Domains, Producers & Appellations, Food and Wine, Pursuits of the Palate, Sommelier profiles, Wine Education Tagged With: Alzinger, Chablis, Comtes Lafon, Domaines de la Romanee Conti, Incanto, James Atwood, Langeudoc-Roussillon, Laurence-Jossel, Mas Daumas Gassac, Nopa, Range, Rose Pistola, San Francisco, Smaragd, Sociale, Vouette & Sorbee, Wine
In Vino – Acquerello…Redux!

Gianpaolo Paterlini is wine director of Acquerello, one of the finest Italian restaurants in America. I recently had a chance to discuss what makes he and his wine program tick. (This is the second of a two-part feature) STTG: How do you structure your list and your by the glass program? GP: …So we are […]
Filed Under: Domains, Producers & Appellations, Food and Wine, Italy, Pursuits of the Palate, Sommelier profiles Tagged With: A16, Acquerello, Barbaresco, Barolo, Gianpaolo Paterlini, Italian cuisine, Italian wine, Michael Mina, Nebbiolo, Rajat Parr, Wine Spectator
In Vino – Acquerello!

Gianpaolo Paterlini is wine director of Acquerello, one of the finest Italian restaurants in America. I recently had a chance to discuss what makes he and his wine program tick. (This is the first of a two-part feature) SlaveToTheGrape: What was the first hint that you were developing a fascination with wine? Gianpaolo Paterlini: With […]
Filed Under: Botrytis Cinerea, Food and Wine, Italy, Pursuits of the Palate, Sommelier profiles, Wine Education Tagged With: Barbaresco, Barolo, Food, Gianpaolo Paterlini, Italian cuisine, Italy, Michael Mina, Moscato d'Asti, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Rajat Parr, Wine, Wine Spectator
