Winery owners and winemakers nationwide will be in town Tuesday for wine tasting at the Jim Thorpe Association and Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Proceeds from the event benefit the organization’s Bright Path programs, which affords competitive sports opportunities for kids and provides drug prevention education. As the major sponsor, Premium Brands will provide all […]
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No time for wine
Credit: Shannon Cornman Brian Howe of Oklahomans for Modern Laws said he doubts the group can collect the 155,216 required signatures by the deadline. If the campaign is unsuccessful, Howe said, the organization will focus on 2014. On June 28, the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that the drive could proceed. Oklahoma law states that petition […]
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Uncork that canvas
In an age when even doodling gets an app, art the old-fashioned way — easel, paint, brush — feels both nostalgic and primitive. Those who haven’t had art instruction since being yay-high, a blank canvas can be less daunting, thanks to Tiffany Bohrer. Teaching classes as The Tipsy Artist, she helps call up creativity at […]
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In the Raw
Jo Anne Kotlowski Credit: Taylor Bolding With chapters in more than 65 U.S. locations nationwide, the international, independent organization known as Raw hosts its first Oklahoma City show Thursday. The group was created in 2009 to increase visibility and resources for local, independent artists. According to Rachel Hernandez, co-director with Staci Campbell for Raw in […]
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Bouquet of rosés
Michel and Alain Buthion Credit: Shannon Cornman Rosé is an excellent choice for the summer because it’s chilled and lighter, while still offering the complexity that red-wine drinkers crave. La Baguette Bistro, 7408 N. May, adds a selection of rosés every summer. Last year, co-owner Michel Buthion put six rosés by the glass on his […]
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Sweet bubbles
While this isn’t about Riesling, it is about a wine that is sweeter by half than the average Riesling — but still not as sweet as your morning Big Gulp. Moscato d’Asti is one of the most refreshing choices possible in the heat of an Oklahoma summer. It’s a light, aromatic, sweet sparkling wine from […]
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Alfresco alcohol
If you’ve grown weary of those and the “little four” — Malbec, Pinot Grigio, Riesling and Shiraz — maybe it’s time to indulge your inner wine nerd. Restaurants are incorporating some delicious options by the glass. Best thing? You can enjoy them right on your favorite patio. Ever have a Grenache-Cabernet blend? What about a […]
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Potable patios
The metro has many great patios, but a few have distinctive views, features or drinks worth mentioning. One of the best views of the city’s newly enlarged skyline can be had from Bossa Nova, the Midtown rooftop patio of Cafe do Brasil, 440 N.W. 11th. Relax and enjoy the signature drink of Brazil, the caipirinha […]
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Pretty in pink
Every spring, restaurateurs faithfully add the dry wines to their by-the-glass lists, hoping customers will respond to the warmer weather and order a lighter version of their favorite reds. It doesn’t always happen. In spite of the love rosé gets from critics, restaurateurs and the French, the category has struggled for success in the U.S. […]
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Green guzzling
Of the three main categories of booze — wine, beer and spirits —the former is by far the most difficult to produce organically, at least in the U.S. Thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s certification process, organic wines cannot contain added sulfites, which are chemicals added to wines to inoculate against bad bacteria. “American […]