As if you need an excuse to drink sparkling wine, it’s the holiday season! Whether it is to celebrate with friends and family or just to brighten up a weeknight, you should always have a bottle (or several) ready to drink. One new sparkling wine I discovered recently is the Balletto Brut Rosé 2013. It […]
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High Museum Wine Auction Returns for 26th Year in March
The winter holidays might be on your mind but I’m already looking forward to the High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction. The 26th annual event will be held March 21 through 24, 2018. The fete returns to Atlantic Station after two years at the lot at Turner Field. This year’s theme is “The Art of Collecting: […]
Ethereal Gin #14 from Berkshire Mountain Distillers
When I’m not drinking wine I love a good gin martini. I like mine served up with a twist, with just a whisper of vermouth. I want to be able to taste the flavor of the gin, so I’m very particular about selecting just the right one. The most recent gin I’ve been enjoying is […]
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 […]
Highball Benefiting High Museum of Art Returns in February
The art of mixology makes its return in February 2018 with the 2nd annual Highball. The craft cocktail competition is a fundraiser for the High Museum of Art. On Saturday, February 10, 2018, sixteen of Atlanta’s top mixologists will shake, stir and serve an original cocktail, with guests getting to sample each and vote on […]
Tour the New Mercedes-Benz Stadium
As a proud Founding Member of Atlanta United FC, I have already been able to enjoy a number of exciting games at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta. But it wasn’t until a behind-the-scenes tour that I really appreciated just how special and revolutionary this stadium is. Keep reading to find out how you […]
Molly B’s at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to Offer Lunch Daily
There’s a new place for lunch in downtown Atlanta. And you’ll find it at a location unlike anywhere else. Molly B’s, the restaurant at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, will be open for lunch seven days a week starting September 30th. Yes, that means that you can go inside the stadium on non game days and enjoy views […]
Italian Bubbly: Toast to Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Prosecco has long been synonymous with celebration, but now there’s an extra reason to break out the Italian bubbly – this year the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG region was nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site by the Italian National Commission. It has been a nearly 10-year process. In 2008 the campaign to have the […]
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. […]