Esther Mobley

senior wine critic at the San Francisco Chronicle

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Wine writer for the San Francisco Chronicle

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Internet meme lords have turned their attention to a mass-produced, mid-priced California wine that shares a name with the most average guy you know — “Josh.”

‘Pass the Josh’: How a California wine turned into a meme

Internet meme lords have turned their attention to a mass-produced, mid-priced California wine that shares a name with the most average guy you know — “Josh.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Fred Franzia, who created Trader Joe’s “Two Buck Chuck” discount wine, died on Tuesday at age 79. He said no wine bottle should cost more than $10.

Fred Franzia came from CA wine royalty, then rebelled against Napa culture

Fred Franzia, who created Trader Joe’s “Two Buck Chuck” discount wine, died on Tuesday at age 79. He said no wine bottle should cost more than $10.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Winemakers are increasingly anxious about the future of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, which are used for Napa Valley’s most popular wine.

Planting alternative grapes that can withstand climate change

Winemakers are increasingly anxious about the future of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, which are used for Napa Valley’s most popular wine.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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