AltWeeklies Wire
Not for the Faint of Heartnew
Recently an enthusiast transformed me, and I learned that quality sake is worth exploring -- at least once.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
03-23-2006 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Squeezing Indie Wine Retailersnew
Since the smell of savings attracts hordes, the arrival of wine-shop chains was sadly inevitable.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
03-16-2006 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Sky Highnew
Small airlines make flying friendlier with better wines.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
03-09-2006 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Wine Drinkers Under the Microscopenew
After years of absolutely no juicy research about wine consumption, two new studies tell great -- albeit conflicting -- stories about wine drinkers finally getting in the fast lane.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
03-02-2006 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Squeezing Californianew
Washington, the second largest wine-producing state in America, is ready to rumble with California.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
02-16-2006 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Wines for Valentinesnew
With the myriad choices out there, what wine defines romance?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
02-09-2006 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Mail Bondingnew
Where faithful readers raise their voices on all matters food.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
02-02-2006 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Chardonnay's Comebacknew
After tasting so many Chardonnays that I don't want to smell another for a while, I've assembled a motley crew of wines worth trying -- again.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
01-26-2006 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Ode to a Wine Barnew
Here is a rhyme, plucked straight from the vine.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
01-19-2006 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Port Authoritynew
Since port is a mystery to so many, it always makes an impact, more than scotch or liqueurs like Amaretto or Bailey's, and definitely more than regular wine.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
01-12-2006 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Online Snobs vs. Valuable Wine Sitesnew
Many wine devotees have websites or blogs that should be avoided, but there are some to seek out.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
01-05-2006 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Tips for Travel in Wine Meccanew
January and February are the best times to visit California wine country. Fares are cheaper; traffic isn't as bad; B&Bs actually seem appreciative to see you; and wineries aren't overrun with mobs of tourist buses.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
12-15-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
When it Comes to Wine Bottles, Bigger Can Be Betternew
Bottles measuring 750-L (the normal size you see everywhere) fail to fill bellies of a houseful of people, so why not buy the big jugs? These family-size 1.5-L helpers can save you money, and you'll have enough to dive in yourself.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
12-08-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
Useless Yet Curiously Intriguing Wine Factsnew
Here's a list of completely geeky wine facts to drop on an unsuspecting bore at a party. Even if it's only to entertain yourself.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
12-01-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
For Small Wineries, Passion is Just as Key as Profitnew
Corporate wineries often focus on the profit machine, with enough resources to compete on price and volume. Smaller, family-owned wineries don't have deep pockets, so they create demand by producing craft-made, quality-driven wines.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Taylor Eason |
11-23-2005 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Corkscrew
