Wine-tasting notes

Sunset, August, 2004

They say wine stimulates the appetite. We've found that it also stimulates conversation--and email. Our story "A New Taste for Wine" (June, page 158) generated lots of feedback.

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Lori Vaupel of Redding, California, explains why she found the article timely: "What a coincidence! The wine club I belong to sent me what appeared to be the same Roussanne pictured in the story. Of course, I had to try the suggested pairing of Roussanne with Seared Scallops and Garlic-Parsley Butter (page 160). The recipe was delicious, and the wine complemented the food beautifully."

Several readers added to our growing list of wine bars. Mary McCormick of Rocklin, California, raves about Eureka and Vine (6040 Stanford Ranch Rd.; www.eurekaand vine.net or 916/789-8700). Owner Chris Eickman specializes in wines from smaller wineries, she notes.

Chris Vogel of El Granada, California, pointed us to EOS Restaurant and Wine Bar in San Francisco (901 Cole St.; www.eossf.com or 415/566-3063).

If you missed the story, visit www.sunset.com/wine bars to learn about good wine bars near you.