Watch More of Season 14 Check, Please! Bay Area Season 14 episode 12 airs Thursday, September 12 at 7:30pm on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. And never miss an episode by subscribing to the video podcast. First up is Teleferic Barcelona in Walnut Creek, a lively taberna showcasing Basque-inspired pintxos, creative paellas and festive cocktails. Next, we stop by Sodini's Trattoria in San Francisco, an old-school Italian eatery with stiff drinks and friendly neighborhood vibes. Finally, we head down to San Jose for ample portions of East African cooking from a home-style chef at Jubba Somali Restaurant. Host Leslie Sbrocco and guests on the set of season 14 episode 12. (Grace Cheung) Get Restaurant Information: * Teleferic Barcelona (Walnut Creek)  * Sodini's Trattoria (San Francisco) * Jubba Somali Restaurant (San Jose)  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.   2017 Caves São João Espumante Rosé Bruto, Bairrada, Portugal $20 Portugal is famed for sweet wines and bold, dry reds, but bubbles? You bet. Some of the most unique and delicious sparkling wines I’ve sampled have come from Portugal’s coastal region of Bairrada. Not only are they world-class, they can be very affordable. This winery was founded in 1920 and is named for S. João, the patron Saint of Bairrada. I love the dark-pink sparkler, which is made primarily from an indigenous red grape named Baga along with Touriga Nacional and Cabernet Sauvignon. Hard to believe these tannic, inky-purple-skinned grapes make delicate sparkling wine with such aromatic finesse. 2017 Eberle Estate Chardonnay, Paso Robles, California $24  The wine industry is full of characters overflowing with personality, flair and talent. Gary Eberle is one such icon and ranks among the top of my list of California’s most fascinating wine people. He started his eponymous brand with the 1979 Cabernet Sauvignon and has been a leader in putting the Paso Robles on the wine map co-founding the AVA in 1983. The Eberle Chardonnay is a crowd-pleaser. With a kiss of oak and richness on the palate, it also maintains a bright, zesty quality making it ideal for sipping with food…or by itself. 2016 Ramey Claret, Napa Valley, California $42 David Ramey is one of California’s most respected and talented winemakers creating/establishing/developing hallmark wineries such as Matanzas Creek, Dominus, and Girard. Along with his decades of experience, David is also a pioneer in the business. Even with an eye towards innovation, he appreciates the traditional.