An air of extravagance and glamour surround Champagne and sparkling wines. The bubbles go straight to your head and make you smile like no other libation. It's no wonder they are the choice to ring in the New Year, and even better that these luxuries can be had at an affordable price. More »
You're invited to a friend's house for dinner, and the host has told you to bring a bottle of wine but has not decided on the menu or won't divulge to keep the suspense. Which varietal has the best chance of complimenting the most dishes? More »
The red and blue themed buttons suspended inside a silver rectangular frame are sure to catch your eye, but then you see the square housing rows of green beads with three casually placed red ones off to the right side. These are the designs of Bmod Jewelry, the creation of a local artist named Brenda Modliszewski. When we sat down to talk over a drink that same playful energy evident in her pendants, radiated from her. More »
Riesling: it tends to conjure thoughts of unpronounceable labels and syrupy sweet wine. At a recent tasting of 2002 German Rieslings at William Cross Wine Merchants (2253 Polk), I got some insight into what all those long German words actually mean, and tasted some stellar white wines that were much easier to drink than syrup. More »