With so many wineries to check out during the High Museum Wine Auction Vintners’ Reception, it’s hard to know where to start. Here are some suggestions.
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Domaine Della Wine Dinner at Four Seasons
With the High Museum Wine Auction coming up, top wineries and winemakers will be coming to Atlanta in March. One of my favorites, Domaine Della, returns to the event for their third time and will be featured at an exclusive wine dinner at the Four Seasons hotel. Domaine Della owner and winemaker David Hejl produces […]
Davio’s Wine Dinner Featuring Charles Krug Winery
Plus scroll down for information on Thanksgiving Day dining, Black Friday Happy Hour and a Gingerbread House Workshop. With the holiday shopping season kicking off, there’s a good chance you’re going to be spending some time at the mall. Whether it’s Lenox Square or Phipps Plaza in Atlanta, the good news is that good food […]
Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial 2013
The summer of rosé is giving way to the red wines of fall. One wine to help ease the transition is Abadia Retuerta Selección Especial 2013. This red blend from Sardón de Duero, within the Ribera del Duero region in Spain, is aromatic and elegant, with a lovely freshness that makes it adaptable to both […]
A Taste of Wine from Brazil
The most exciting sparkling wine I have tasted recently is from Brazil. It’s the Casa Valduga 130 Limited Edition, and I discovered it an exclusive event promoting Brazilian wine in Atlanta. The sparkling wine is similar to Champagne as it is made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and gets its bubbles via the traditional method. […]
Cahors Malbec
What comes to mind when you think of Malbec? Perhaps a red wine with spicy notes. Or one of the five grapes used in Bordeaux blends. Possibly steak. Maybe Argentina. How about Cahors? If you are unfamiliar with this city and region in southwest France, that is about to change. Cahors is the birthplace of […]
Snapshots from the 2017 High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction
The High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction returned for its 25th year this March, bringing top wines and winemakers from the West Coast and beyond to the tents at Turner Field. Some of my favorite wineries from years past returned to share their latest releases. This year’s event raised more than $2.6 million for the High […]
What to Taste at the 2017 High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction
Top winemakers and wineries from California and beyond will be in Atlanta March 22nd through 25th for the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction. Celebrating its 25th year, the auction has raised more than $26 million for the High Museum. Earlier: High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction Returns for 25th Edition Whether it’s your first High Museum […]
The Federalist Dueling Pistols 2014
How does a Syrah, Zinfandel, red blend from the West Coast Taste when you raise it for a toast? I’ve had the hit musical Hamilton on the brain for months and I couldn’t help but think about the opening number when I was pouring a glass of The Federalist Dueling Pistols. The name of the […]
Smith & Hook 2013 Proprietary Red Blend
It’s chilly, gray and drizzling where I am. It’s the kind of weather that makes me want to close my laptop, light a fire, and get cozy on the couch with a good book and glass of red wine. The wine I’d want to be sipping is the Smith & Hook 2013 Proprietary Red Blend […]