Watch More of Season 14 Check, Please! Bay Area Season 14 episode 15 airs Thursday, October 3 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. This week, we begin a culinary journey through the Eastern Mediterranean with falafels and kebabs at Bursa in San Francisco. Next, we head to Berkeley for The Italian Homemade Company, a fast-casual spot featuring an abundance of fresh, house-made pasta. Our final stop is Rasa Contemporary Indian in Burlingame for a celebration of traditional coastal Indian cuisine with a modern, Michelin-starred twist. Host Leslie Sbrocco and guests on the set of season 14 episode 15. (Grace Cheung/KQED) Get Restaurant Information: * Bursa (San Francisco)  * The Italian Homemade Company (Berkeley) * Rasa Contemporary Indian (Burlingame)  Host Leslie Sbrocco sipping wine (Courtesy of Leslie Sbrocco) 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. brut-rose-750ml-p20.aspx">Korbel Brut Rosé, California $13 Korbel is a California classic. As one of the most bucolic wineries to visit, it was founded in 1882 but has evolved with the times. They have remained one of the leaders of sparkling wine in the world marrying quality with availability and affordability. Their Brut Rosé is the best on wine on their roster. Made with a unique blend of Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Gamay and Chenin Blanc, it’s fruity but dry. A brunch wine, a weekend aperitif, a cocktail mixer, or a dinner sip with Thai take-out, this versatile pink is a staple to have on hand at all times. 2017 Steele Pinot Blanc, Santa Barbara County, California $20 Jed Steele is one of California’s legendary winemakers. For more than 50 years he’s been a strong force in creating styles that have shaped the California wine landscape. Steele is a Lake County legend, but this succulent bottling hails from further south in the Golden State – Santa Barbara. Pinot Blanc is related to Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir and has viscous texture tempered with crispness and a nutty richness. This Pinot Blanc is an ideal alternative to Chardonnay at the dinner table and beyond. 2016 Alara Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California $41 When you look at a bottle of Alara, the alluring labels might draw you in, but the wine inside the bottle is the star. The owner of the brand, Janu Goelz, has a fascinating past full of passions from fashion to film (the label designs are, in fact, from a fashion designer). One of her passions is clearly Pinot Noir as evidenced by this silky, spicy red with a lush mouthfeel. It’s a bold style that aims to show the intensity of fruit. Drape yourself in this pretty-in-Pinot. 2016 ...