Bars & Clubs - Sept. 5, 2009
Uncorked: A tasting event at the Park Lafayette
OnMIlwaukee.com wine columnist Nathaniel Bauer will mingle with readers during a tasting event Sept. 16 at Park Lafayette Condominiums, 2025 N. Summit Ave. The format is simple: Come and hang out, see the new space, eat some food, taste some wine. You can tour of the facilities and sample fun wines.
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Bars & Clubs - Aug. 20, 2009
Uncorked: Why Champagne is good ALL the time
There is a stigma and aristocracy associated with Champagne that the spirit doesn't deserve. For the record, Champagne is sparkling wine, but sparkling wine is not Champagne unless it comes from the region Champagne, France. Although there are many beautiful examples and very well made sparkling wines from around the world, Champagne produces the best sparklers on the planet -- bar none.
Tags: uncorked, champagne, cuvee, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay

Bars & Clubs - July 9, 2009
Uncorked: Exploring the Magical Kingdom of Gaja
After five generations, this famed Italian producer has captured the hearts, souls and palates of anyone fortunate enough to experience their amazing wines. Be a part of the magic this week in the first installment of a two-part series on the family history and the wines of Gaja.
Tags: gaja, piedmont, Gaia Gaja, uncorked, nathaniel bauer, barbaresco

Bars & Clubs - June 13, 2009
Uncorked: To decant, or not to decant?
Decanters have been around for centuries. Interestingly enough, the reasons for using a decanter haven't changed much at all since their invention during the Roman Empire. Some shapes are more conducive to oxygenation, others more practical for serving. Whatever style you choose or prefer, the reasons for pouring wine from a bottle into a decanter remain pretty straightforward.
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Bars & Clubs - May 21, 2009
Uncorked: A great Rosé can leave you tickled pink
Every year at about this time, ardent and passionate wine professionals shake their heads, lament and plot to see how they can make this year different than the last. The goal: see how many people they can convert to the wonders of Rosé wine. It's unclear why Rosé gets a bad rap. The best naturally possess the combined characteristics of red and white wine -- the body and fruit qualities of red, mixed with the acidity and vibrancy of whites
Tags: uncorked, nathaniel bauer, Rosé wines, thief wine shop, ray's wine & spirits