Bars & Clubs - Feb. 7, 2009
Tasting success: a primer on sampling wine
Wine tastings are the new card party; the new game night. If you're thinking of hosting one -- or maybe you've already sent out the invites and now you're wondering what you're going to do -- we've got some expert advice for you from Mark Nord, owner of Downer Wine & Spirits, and Kamryn Boelk, who runs the tasting room at Mequon's Grapes & Grain.
Tags: wine tasting, spirits, beer, Grapes & Grain, Downer Wine & Spirits, Mark Nord, Kamryn Boelk

Bars & Clubs - Aug. 18, 2005
Canned wine uncorks a variety of reviews
Although canned wine was introduced in the '30s, it didn't really catch on until recently when winemakers reintroduced consumers to the smaller, sleeker, higher quality can of wine. All the same, opinions vary among local drinkers and sellers.
Tags: wine, New World Wine Company, box of wine, wine bar, Downer Wine & Spirits, Jazz in the Park