Norm's Tasting Notes: 2006 Franciscan Napa Valley ChardonnayComing in at 13.5% alcohol, this is a beautiful wine of pale yellow color and the aromas of ripe pear and lemon peel. The flavor is subtle yet compelling with honey and vanilla bursting all over the crisp apple flavors...
Jun 29, 2008
Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery Releases New Sparkling WineThe winery, the first in Georgia to use the 'French Method' in fine sparkling wine production, says that every aspect of the manufacturing process is done by hand, which will keep production very limited...
Jun 25, 2008
Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar To Open in CummingTimpano Chophouse, which will open at The Avenue Forsyth is set to follow in the foot steps of E Brands’ first Atlanta restaurant Aquaknox, which opened in November 2007...
Jun 23, 2008
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2005 Red Bordeaux WinesRed Bordeaux wines have set the standard for centuries as being the best red wines in the world. Clarets, as some call them, are usually blends of three or more of the Bordeaux grape varieties, and the grapes are all grown on the Chateau or Estate where the wine is made...
Jun 20, 2008
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2007 Simi Sonoma County ChardonnayThis is a very drinkable Chardonnay with aromas of tropical fruit and pear. The flavors swirl around your tongue with pronounced apple and pear, followed by a smooth and crisp acidity, with a touch of lemon zest. There is a little oak in the finish, but it is not overbearing...
Jun 18, 2008
The Superfruit You May Not KnowNot only will it add an exotic tickle for your taste buds, but it will tickle your ticker, too...
Jun 17, 2008
Nonprofit in Honor of Meredith Emerson Luanches with Fundraiser Across Metro AtlantaRight to Hike, Inc. will kick off its programs by hosting simultaneous fundraisers at all 40 metro Atlanta Applebee’s on June 25 – five days after Emerson’s birthday – where participants dine any time during their local restaurant’s business hours to donate 15 percent of the total bill to the nonprofit...
Jun 17, 2008
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2006 Jacob's Creek Reserve ChardonnayThe Chardonnay is clean and crisp with good complexity without being over-powering. This is a very good choice to pair with grilled chicken salad, or it would also be perfect for seafood pasta salad on one of these hot summer evenings...
Jun 6, 2008
Turning Gold into Bronze Is a Golden Opportunity “Legend of The Smith House Mine”Competing with over 14,000 national and international entries, the “Legend of The Smith House Mine” DVD video was awarded two bronze Telly Awards this March in both the TV Documentary and Low Budget categories...
Jun 4, 2008
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2005 Jacob's Creek Reserve ShirazThe wine is a dark ruby, almost purple color with the aroma of plums and blackberries. It has intense flavors of cherry and blackberry and is characteristic of the big fruit flavors usually associated with Australian Shiraz...
Jun 2, 2008
Norm's Tasting Notes: Wine Spritzers for Memorial DayIf you want something a little more refreshing than your standard glass of Chardonnay for that outdoor Memorial Day party, why not try something new, which is actually something old?...
May 21, 2008
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2003 Rodney Strong Alexander's Crown Cabernet SauvignonThis is a big rich tasting Cabernet with a dark ruby color and flavors of black cherry, dark berry and a hint of cassis. It has a smooth toasty finish imparted by its nineteen-and-a-half months in French oak...
May 16, 2008
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2007 Maso Canali Pinot GrigioThe 2007 Maso Canali Pinot Grigio is exactly what a lot of other wines want to be. It has an aromatic nose bursting with bouquets of spring flowers and ripe pears. The flavor is very much apricot, but with underlying currents of honey and apple -- perfect for Mother's Day...
May 9, 2008
Norm's Tasting Notes: 2005 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet SauvignonThe wine is well structured with the taste of currants, cherries and a hint of chocolate. It finishes with mild tannins which linger on with the mild cocoa flavor. An excellent choice for almost any grilled meat...
May 5, 2008
Happy Cinco de MayoEach year, Americans across the country enjoy celebrating Cinco de Mayo, many joining family and friends at their favorite Mexican restaurant on this fifth day in May. So what's all the celebrating about?...
May 5, 2008