May 6th 2021
Why the Wine Icons?
The graphic icons used in our wine descriptions are a trademark of Ferry Plaza Wine Merchant. Their intent is to present a visual snapshot of the style of wine being presented in a way that is easy…
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May 2nd 2021
The Fine Sake Conundrum
A few years ago I visited thirteen Sake breweries scattered around Japan with a small group of fellow Master Sommeliers. The trip was skillfully organized by Toshio Ueno, one of the best ambassado…
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Apr 22nd 2021
On Natural Wine
In the last 3-5 years we have increasingly heard the phrase “Natural Wine” from consumers and wine trade professionals alike, so much so that we have felt compelled to pen a few observations based on…
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Apr 22nd 2021
Champagne's Best Kept Secret
Never heard of a “grower Champagne”? We are sure you are not alone, and it is probably because of the Champagne region’s best kept secret.In the US our frame of reference for Champagne is usually bas…
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Apr 16th 2019
This Isn't Your Grandmother's Pinot Grigio...
Pinot Grigio has suffered what you might call an identity crisis over the past couple of decades. After bursting on the U.S. scene in the early 1980s (most notably the famed Santa Margherita label), i…
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Feb 14th 2019
Tressallier: If Chablis and Muscadet Had a Baby...
While we love and champion the world’s illustrious varietals ie: Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, we reserve a fair share of our shelf space for the more esoteric and uncommon. Actually, to call ’Tress…
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Jan 9th 2019
Rossese: A Charming Red from the Italian Riviera
It’s no surprise that we never tire of esoteric Italian varietals here at FPWM, as you may have noticed with our wine club repertoire in the past! And this month, we’ve chosen another unique red grape…
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Dec 13th 2018
Jacquère: a Distinctively Alpine Grape
Savoie, pronounced [sav-wah], a French department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France, boasts a breathtaking ambiance of snow-capped peaks, rolling hills, wildflowers and pristine mou…
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Nov 20th 2018
Frappato: My Favorite Sicilian Underdog
I’ve always had a soft spot for what you might call the ‘underdog’ varietals. Oftentimes blended into oblivion with other more notable grapes, these unique and generally old if not ancient varietals t…
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Jun 18th 2018
Quincy: The Loire Valley's Hidden Gem
Sauvignon Blanc has proven to be quite the versatile grape worldwide, and while it has garnered particular prestige in such places as Marlborough, New Zealand, Alexander Valley, California and Sancerr…
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Mar 5th 2018
Rioja: a multifaceted region of tradition and modernity
Rioja has always been one of my favorite regions for red wine, and this love affair began with the good fortune of sampling some very old and incredible vintages from the esteemed estate of López de H…
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Oct 4th 2017
New Beer Club Launches this Month!
We may be wine merchants first and foremost but we get very excited about beer too! Living in the craft beer mecca that is California, it would be nearly impossible not to stumble upon the bount…
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