The Crush
Dispatches from the world of wine.
(Any resemblance between the characters in these stories and any persons, living or dead, is a miracle.)
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Master Sommelier Swears Screwcap Wine Was Corked
A longtime Master Sommelier accused a screwcapped wine of being corked at ProWein.
Cristaldi & Co
September 25, 2025
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Sober October ‘Going To Suck Fun’ Out of Police Checkpoints
The teetotaler “Sober October” movement is expected to devastate officer morale at DUI checkpoints statewide.
Cristaldi & Co
September 24, 2025
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California Voters Recall 2020 Grape Harvest
In a stunning move, California voters have officially recalled the 2020 wine harvest.
Cristaldi & Co
September 23, 2025
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Earth ‘Moved’ by Cristaldi’s Vision for “Wine on Every Table”
Just before 3:00 a.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, Mother Earth made clear her approval of Jonathan Cristaldi’s vision…
Cristaldi & Co
September 22, 2025
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Cristaldi Heading to Napa Today in Bright Orange Vest
World-renowned wine and food critic Jonathan Cristaldi will be hard to miss today in Napa Valley…
Cristaldi & Co
September 19, 2025
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SF Chronicle’s “Top 25 Wineries” List Now Just List of Public Restrooms
Having had it “up to here” with criticism of their criticism, the SF Chronicle replaces Top Wineries List with…
Cristaldi & Co
September 14, 2025
