Norm's Tasting Notes: 2004 Raymond "R" Collection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

It has the aromas of cherries and chocolate, and the taste is definitely black cherry with a little currant and blackberry toward the finish...
Feb 8, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: Revisiting 2005 Concha y Toro Syrah Peumo Marques de Casa Concha

The color is a deep reddish purple with good clarity and the aromas of blueberry and currant. The flavors swirled throughout the glass with red cherry, currant and blueberry, and a slight taste of lavender. The finish was spicy and peppery with smooth tannins from its sixteen months in French oak...
Feb 5, 2008

Atlanta Fine Wine Festival Announces New Corporate Sponsor and Patron Event

On Tuesday, February 5, 2008, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Terminus will serve as the inaugural location for a special evening honoring distinguished patrons who support Visiting Nurse l Hospice Atlanta and the Atlanta Fine Wine Festival...
Jan 28, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2004 Wandering Wallaby Chardonnay

The 2004 Wandering Wallaby Chardonnay is described by the Spectator as a, "Bright, lively Chardonnay showing peach and tropical fruit aromas, followed by a well-balanced palate of peach, melon and fig, finishing with a crisp, clean finish"...
Jan 26, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2005 Maryhill Winemakers Blend Red Wine

This is a good solid bottle of wine which is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc. It has the aroma of chocolate and cherries, with big fruit flavors of cherry, currant and red berries...
Jan 18, 2008

Norm's Tasing Notes: 2004 Stella Maris Columbia Valley Red Wine

The Wine Advocate describes this wine by saying, "This fine effort, designed to restore the good name of Merlot, offers an attractive nose of cedar, spice box, cassis, and cherry.  Forward, supple, and ripe on the palate, the wine has excellent balance and enough structure to drink well for up to a decade"...
Jan 12, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2005 Concha y Toro Syrah Peumo Marques de Casa Concha

This wine, which was just featured in Wine Spectator's 'Sips and Tips' section, has been described as dark and plush with espresso, fig paste and plum sauce notes pushed by mocha and dark licorice on the finish...
Jan 7, 2008

Arcadian Wine Dinner with Winemaker Joe Davis

This event marks Montaluce Winery & Estates' first winemaker's dinner with California winemaker Joe Davis, the 2008 High Museum Atlanta Wine Auction honoree...
Jan 1, 2008

Norm's Tasting Notes: Champagne!

One of my favorite sparkling wines has always been the Chandon California Blanc de Noirs. This wine is made of only Pinot Noir Grapes and has a wonderful copper blush color, and a creamy texture complimented by its steady stream of tiny bubbles in the glass...
Dec 27, 2007

Norm's Tasting Notes: Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

The 2005 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a beautiful reddish purple color with good clarity and nice legs. The wine is floral in its bouquet with blackberry and spice aromas...
Dec 7, 2007

Flamenco Guitarist to Play at Bella's Corner Bistro

Curtis Jones will be playing a special acoustical holiday engagement, featuring international sounds of classical, jazz and Flamenco music this Friday... 
Dec 5, 2007

Norm's Tasting Notes: New York State Pinot Noir

The Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville, New York, is the oldest winery in the country, dating back to 1839. The Pinot Noir which they produce is somewhat Burgundian in style, with a nose of berries and tea box...
Nov 30, 2007

Norm's Tasting Notes: Thanksgiving Cheers!

It is always difficult to select the perfect wine for Thanksgiving, since the table offers such an array of aromas and tastes, but there are a few guidelines which will make this dinner more memorable than ever...
Nov 16, 2007

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2005 Marques de Casa Concha Merlot

This is an outstanding Merlot which is full of plum, cherry and berry flavors, and has a lingering finish with smooth tannins brought about by its fourteen months in French oak...
Nov 9, 2007

Norm's Tasting Notes: 2005 Grayson Cellars Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Paso Robles is located in central California about ten miles inland, and just north of San Luis Obispo. It is a warmer climate than the Napa Valley, but it does get cooling breezes at night from the Pacific Ocean. Cabernet Sauvignon grown there is usually not as intense as those grown farther north...
Nov 2, 2007