Top 10 Top 10 San Francisco Tipples
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1. Cabernet Sauvignon
This full-bodied red, with overtones of blackcurrant, is a Bay Area favorite. Try the Robert Mondavi Winery.
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2. Chardonnay
Of the whites, this is the most popular, fermented in French oak barrels, lending it smooth vanilla tones. Try Sterling Vineyards (see Sterling Vineyard).
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3. Other Red Wines
Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Zinfandel are giving Cabernet Sauvignon some healthy competition of late.
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4. Other White Wines
Sauvignon Blanc, White Zinfandel, Chenin Blanc, and Pinot Grigio are whites that can tempt you away from the Chardonnay grape.
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5. Sparkling Wines
Top French wine producers such as Mumm and Moët & Chandon have set up wineries in the Napa Valley (see The Wine Country).
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6. Cocktails
Mojitos – white rum, ice and fresh mint – are an old standby still going strong.
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7. Beers and Ales
Local breweries abound in the Bay Area, such as Anchor Steam Beer (see Potrero Hill).
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8. Tea
A huge range of infusions, springing from the healthy attitude that dominates here.
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9. Coffee
Many more ways to drink your coffee than there are in all of Europe – latte is still the blend of choice.
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10. Mineral Water
The top local brand comes from, and takes its name from Calistoga in the Napa Valley.
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