We’ve organized this guide by suggesting wines for different types of occasions. Here are some parties that you might be invited to and the wines you need to bring.

For each occasion, we'll suggest four wines (both red and white). A single $ connotes prices from $0 - $20 and a double $$ covers prices $20 and above.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Wine Occasion: Anti-war Protest After Party / Anti-Bush Party / Any Party in San Francisco

We San Franciscans know how to throw a party. When there is a political, social, or economic issue, we rally and rush to the streets to protest. Then we head to the closest loft for a party to lament the current actions by the US government / NATO / Walmart. Of course, even anti-warmongers get hungry and thirsty, and what better way to support the cause then to bring some wine?

You must recognize, however, that your wine can’t come from a heartless mega-corporation that funds the machine. So target something that will reflect the belief systems of your fellow modern-day hippies. Don’t panic, it’s organic!

One big push in winemaking today is to be organic and biodynamic. No industrial strength pesticides that run-off into the Pacific Ocean and poison the tuna you’re eating tonight. No chemical fertilizers that were invented in a laboratory at UC Davis. Just good ole fashioned compost and fertilizer, al naturale. All of the following wine suggestions are certified organic (for the certifiable).

Wine Suggestions:

$ White – Benziger Chardonnay

$ Red – Bonterra Zinfandel

$$ White – Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay

$$ Red – Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir

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