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The San Francisco Chronicle announces a plan to print the listed alcohol levels of each wine it recommends. The announcement is paired with a test of 19 wines to check their accuracy – and the results are eye opening.

Jay McInerney discovers the odd couple that finds a home at New York’s Le Bernardin: sommelier Aldo Sohm, “a master of matching food and wine,” and chef Eric Ripert, who “likes to drink red Bordeaux with pretty much everything, including oysters.”

All Things Considered welcomes Gary Vaynerchuk. It’s worth a listen.

Chris Macias tastes some wines from Oakville. Warning: His notes will make you jealous.

On the New York Times food blog, Eric Asimov writes a long piece on Britain’s sparkling wine. He’s excited about its potential.

In select stores, Whole Foods has opened “tasting spaces” for customers to sample beer and wine.

American wine doesn’t just come from California, Oregon, and Washington. Next March, the first ever “Eastern Winery Exposition” will be held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, providing Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern wineries and vineyards to network and meet with suppliers.