Tim Mondavi  announced yesterday that Continuum is the name of the new wine produced by the partnership of Tim and Marcia Mondavi, their families, and Robert and Margrit Mondavi.

Ed Sbragia had been making wine at Beringer Vineyards for about 25 years when he made a big career move. At a time when some people might consider retirement, Sbragia took on even more winemaking responsibility — he formed Sbragia Family Vineyards to make and sell wine from his family’s property in the Dry Creek area of Sonoma County.

With the 16th annual Zinfandel Festival at Fort Mason coming up on Saturday in San Francisco — the largest single variety tasting in the world — a retrospective on zinfandel as a world-class red wine seems appropriate.

I love Port, and I use the capital “P” to denote the real stuff from Portugal.

Each Tuesday The Register reviews an area restaurant, with an emphasis on establishments where a couple can dine for $30 or less. Reader suggestions are welcomed.

Ever imagine yourself cooking with the big boys — or gals, for that matter?

Real men don’t rely on significant others to cater their Super Bowl parties. With a bit of planning and the right recipes (read as easy), even a kitchen idiot can pull together a Bowl bash that keeps guests munching during the big game.

Gone are the days when the grill was the only spot manly men could express their culinary leanings. A wave of man-friendly foods, gadgets and food-media have made it safe for guys to get in the kitchen. Here are a few recipes to play with while there.