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Globally inspired food and drink is offered at our first stop in the SF Mission district at a spot called Myriad Gastropub. And nothing says USA like a good, juicy burger blanketed in cheese in Napa at Squeeze Inn Hamburgers. Lastly, Mediterranean flavors, seasonal ingredients and a well-selected wine list make this a cozy SF spot at Terzo.

Host Leslie Sbrocco and guests having fun on the set of the premiere episode of season 12. (Wendy Goodfriend)

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* Myriad Gastropub (San Francisco) [CLOSED]

* Squeeze Inn Hamburgers (Napa)

* Terzo (San Francisco)

Host Leslie Sbrocco tasting wine. (Wendy Goodfriend)

My name is Leslie Sbrocco and I'm the host of Check, Please! Bay Area. Each week, I will be sharing my tasting notes about the wine, beer, and spirits the guests and I drank on set during the taping of the show. I will also share some wine tips with each episode. This week I discuss: Wine from the Greek isle of Santorini.

Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen Grapefruit Bier, Germany $9 (bottle six pack)

I’m a beer lover, but tend to fill up my glass with sparkling wine for outside sipping or brunch. No longer…I’m adding this lively beer to my daytime roster. The world’s first blend of equal parts carbonated grapefruit juice and unfiltered wheat beer, the Schöfferhofer (pronounced Chauffeur + ah + Hoff + ah) is pleasantly tart and lightly sweet at the same time. With a whisper of alcohol (ringing in at only 2.5 % ABV - alcohol by volume), try this refreshing sip beachside, poolside, and tableside.

Montenisa Brut Rosé, Franciacorta, Italy $39

As a bubbly geek, I’m on a never-ending quest to discover unique worldwide fizz. This elegantly-styled dry rosé qualifies as distinctive AND delicious. Hailing from the Lombardy region of Italy, Franciacorta is an area designated to make top-quality sparkling wine in the traditional method. The grape varieties permitted in Franciacorta include Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (known as Pinot Nero in Italy) and a touch of Pinot Bianco. This version – from the famed house of Antinori – is 100 percent Pinot Nero. It ranks alongside top California sparklers as well as those from the French region of Champagne. #love

2014 Assyrtiko by Gaia “Wild Ferment” Santorini, Greece $29

I am lucky to travel the world tasting wine. One of the best visits I’ve ever had (and that’s saying a lot) is a day spent on the islan...