I'm a self-confessed wino and I'm perfectly fine with it. I've found that in California, it's perfectly acceptable. They buy into that glass a day keeps the doctor away theory that everyone in Europe has been practicing for centuries. It's a good state to live in if you're like me. Move over Disneyland, I'm pretty sure Napa/Sonoma is the happiest place on earth.
Last weekend I found out that you don't even have to leave San Francisco to sample local wines. It was a long weekend and some friends knew of an event happening Sunday at Sutton Cellars. This urban winery, located in the Potrero Hill/Dogpatch neigborhood, was started in 1996. They purchase Sonoma County fruits and make affordable blends. They make "table wine" and "brown label wines," which can be anything from syrah to vermouth. While some wine bars around town carry their creations, they gain a lot of customers through the frequent tasting events they throw at their warehouse, which they somehow make seem just like a cozy tasting cellar. Each event also has a different food truck parked outside in case hunger hits. At the tasting I attended, I got to try 7 different wines for only $5. The man owns Sutton Cellars also works the events, bringing with him his passion for wine, which is rather contagious. The warehouse is a little hard to find, so make sure if you go to an event you find 601 22nd St (corner of Illinois).
For more information on Sutton Cellars and other city wineries, check out this recent article on 7x7,
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