Here at Verve, we take our wine pretty seriously-- and wine bars are no exception. Luckily, San Francisco is overflowing with exciting places to imbibe. Here are some of our favorite wine bars to visit in the Bay Area!
There’s no one in the world like Rajat Parr. An accomplished sommelier, winemaker, and award-winning author, Rajat made his way to the States back in the early 1990s, diving head first into the world of wine, restaurants, and hospitality. Get to know Raj through our interview with him, here!
As much as we love a good margarita, tacos and wine provide some of the most versatile and delicious pairings on the planet. We’ve matched up seven of our favorite types of tacos with their perfect wine pairings. Next time tacos are on the menu, lose the Modelo and follow our suggestions!
New Zealand winemaking goes much further than simple Sauvignon Blanc. Varying microclimates, soil types, and topographical differences create a diverse scene, making it one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most exciting wine regions to explore. Get to know New Zealand and its wines through this guide!
Headed by the iconic Peyraud family, Domaine Tempier has become globally renowned for their world class wine production, which goes far beyond just simple Provencal rosé. For the true ‘grand cru de Provence,’ look no further than these unmatchable southern French wines.
When it comes to Old World viticulture, Central Europe is full of rich history and delicious wines-- and Hungary is no exception. Hungary produces some incredible bottles; from dry, thirst-quenching whites, to full-bodied ‘bull’s blood,' to the dessert wines of Tokaj, we can’t get enough!
Meet our friend, Sommelier and Managing Partner at Racines NYC, Pascaline Lepeltier, MS! Passionate about sustainable agriculture, hospitality, and ‘authentic’ wine, Pascaline shares what brought her to NYC, American and French restaurant differences, and her personal stance on ‘natural wine.'
In the world of grape hierarchy, six special varieties sit slightly above the rest. These ‘Noble Grape’ varieties comprise some of viticulture’s most important grapes, due to their cultural and historical importance, as well as international renown.
Meet our friend Sarah Thomas, sommelier at Le Bernardin, and author/founder of Kalamata's Kitchen! Get the inside scoop on what it's like to work the floor at one of NYC's hottest restaurants, as well as what it takes to write a children's book and create a small business!
Make 2019 your most wine-productive year yet! These 5 New Year’s wine resolutions are fun and easy to keep. From reading more books, to building a basic cellar, we’ve come up with five attainable wine resolutions, all woven together to make this year your most versatile, wine-soaked year ever.
Known for crisp whites, earthy, high-acid reds, and rare yet delicious dessert wines, Austria’s viticultural scene has something for everyone. Get to know this gorgeous, cool-climate country through our Austria 101 below.
Whatever the question, sparkling wine is always the answer. Perfect for brunches, seasonal celebrations, or toasting the little things, sparkling wine always guarantees a good time-- though not all that sparkles is Champagne. Get to know the world’s most famous sparkling wine styles, here.
