AltWeeklies Wire
Wine's Just Fine With Barbecuenew
Grilled meat loves wine. The natural fruit acids and tannins help meld together and tame strong seasonings, especially on protein-laden grill goodies.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
06-30-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Women Increasingly Wow the Wine Worldnew
Women have made considerable advancements in the wine ranks, thanks to the commitment of many stalwart individuals. Still, there's room for improvement.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
06-23-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Some Wines from the Southeast Are Worth a Sipnew
The Southeastern wine scene has drastically improved, making drinkable wine using grapes we've heard of, those we haven't, and "alternative" sources like oranges and strawberries.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
06-16-2005 |
Food+Drink
Way of the Sommeliernew
It's a word that strikes fear in the hearts of those who have to pronounce it: sommelier (som-mel-YAY). French for "wine butler," this person is in charge of wine at a restaurant and can be your Sherpa, guiding you through a dauntingly complicated wine list.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
06-09-2005 |
Food+Drink
There's No Reason to Blush When Drinking Blushnew
People are so damned concerned about how "uncool" they're going to look while drinking pink wine that the act of enjoying a refreshing dry rose becomes secondary. People ... the stuff is good.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
06-02-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
The Supreme Court Rules on Shipping Winenew
Soon, we may have wine falling from the sky ... or at least from a UPS truck. Last week, the Supreme Court ruled on the interstate wine shipment issue, specifically on two court cases in New York and Michigan.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
05-26-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Grape Gluts, Foreign Subsidies -- and Bargains All Aroundnew
A cheap buzz is hard to come by. But some wineries aim for the cash-impaired -- those who just want decent-tasting juice that won't chomp into the bank balance.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
05-19-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Lose The Wine Labels, Double Your Funnew
Most wine writers are not immune to marketing. To counter-balance the manipulation, they often "blind taste" by using aluminum foil, paper bags or anything that can hide the label.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
05-12-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Quarterly Column Lets Readers Talk Backnew
Taylor Eason gets feedback from his fanatical wino friends.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
05-05-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Wines So Good You May Forget the Pricenew
Whatever the excuse, splurge wines have their time and place. But one man's splurge can be another man's swill.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
04-28-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
How to Speak Wine-Geeknew
The wine geeks won't stop blathering any time soon, so here's an attempt to share their language so you too can become fluent.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
04-21-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Get to Know Mendocino, Mecca of Organic Winemakingnew
It may take just one person to start a revolution, but it takes lots of brave souls to spread the word. Nowhere is this more true than in the organic winemaking business.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
04-14-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
How to Make the Most of a Restaurant Wine Listnew
I judge wine lists harshly. Most of the time there are too many Chardonnays, not enough Rieslings, few stellar inexpensive wines by the glass, no descriptions, and not much passion in the selections. No list is perfect, but getting around the fluff is an art.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
04-07-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Wines With Funny Names Good For More Than a Laughnew
The idea is to kick wine snobs in their proverbial stuck-up butts, generate a few giggles, and create a name that will keep the winemakers laughing all the way to the bank. It works.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
03-31-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
How to Survive a Mega-Wine Tastingnew
Wine tastings have boomed in recent years, as nonprofits realize how many people want to get drunk with an excuse ... er ... conscience.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
03-24-2005 |
Food+Drink
