Join Evan Goldstein and San Francisco’s own resident tablehopper e-columnist Marcia Gagliardi as they explore Napa’s Ubuntu restaurant. They discuss the cuisine, especially their love of Chef Jeremy Fox’s creative vegetarian fare, as well as the largely organic wine program.  Evan and Marcia explore the restaurant’s by-the-glass list, tasting the NV Domaine Carneros Brut from Carneros, California in the Premium price range, and discuss favorite restaurant pairings including Ubuntu’s signature Cauliflower Gratin. Come join Marcia and Evan and get a glimpse of what sets Ubuntu apart!

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Join Evan Goldstein as he delves into an increasingly popular and noted wine region, the Douro Valley in Portugal. He talks about the unique varietals typically used for making port, which are being used to produce the great dry reds, for which, Portugal is finally being recognized.  Evan tastes two wines that are at either end of the spectrum of what Portugal is producing, including a great value wine and a wine of great pedigree and aging potential. First, Evan tastes the 2005 Domini Douro Red from producer Jose Maria de Fonseca in the Everyday Price Range, and then he tastes the 2005 VT Douro Red in the Splurge Price Range. Evan also shares some of his favorite pairings that will complement each of these wines. Hop on a plane with Evan and explore Portugal’s Douro Valley!