Esther Mobley

senior wine critic at the San Francisco Chronicle

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Wine writer for the San Francisco Chronicle

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Canada is the top export market for California wine.

Trump’s tariffs threaten California’s wine industry

Canada is the top export market for California wine.

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Internet meme lords have turned their attention to a mass-produced, mid-priced California wine that shares a name with the most average guy you know — “Josh.”

‘Pass the Josh’: How a California wine turned into a meme

Internet meme lords have turned their attention to a mass-produced, mid-priced California wine that shares a name with the most average guy you know — “Josh.”

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Fred Franzia, who created Trader Joe’s “Two Buck Chuck” discount wine, died on Tuesday at age 79. He said no wine bottle should cost more than $10.

Fred Franzia came from CA wine royalty, then rebelled against Napa culture

Fred Franzia, who created Trader Joe’s “Two Buck Chuck” discount wine, died on Tuesday at age 79. He said no wine bottle should cost more than $10.

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