For this month's Kushman By The Bottle, wine expert Rick Kushman discusses why the Save Mart Grape Escape was canceled. The event drew more than 4,500 people last year. Plus, Kushman will talk about the BarberaFestival, where more than 80 wineries from California and Italy will be featured. The event is expected to draw 2,200 attendees to Amador County's Terra d’Oro/Montevina Winery.

• Kushman on Wine & Food at 33^rd St. this week: 916-455-2233
• Bottle Talk W/ Rick & Paul