Ordinarily, wine dinners can be too long to be convenient, with diners forced to move at the glacial pace of the slowest eaters. Holloway said Boulevard uses a regular reservation system so guests can enjoy a less formal dinner at their own pace. He rotates through wine brokers so his guests may sample a variety […]
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Take a Cab
Alex Kroblin, co-owner of Thirst Wine Merchants, which represents Lewis Cellars, recently poured Mason’s at The Metro, 6418 N. Western. It will be featured on owner LaVeryl Lower’s by-the-glass list. “This is only the third vintage of this wine, and it’s the first time we’ve had it in the state,” Kroblin said. The previous vintages […]
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Tannins for tubas
Ashley Tarver, Oklahoma’s Gallo wine representative, said William Hill has promised a minimum donation of $150,000, and that the program reflects the passion of William Hill winemaker Ralf Holdenreid, who has two children who play instruments. According to Tarver, 15 metro elementary schools will benefit from the initiative. The U.S. Department of Education estimates that […]
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Top it off
I’m OK at partying, even if it does require me to be outdoors. My idea of nature is a covered patio with a mimosa no more than arm’s length away. Alas, my notion of living year-round in an allergy-free, moderately temperate bubble is quickly dashed when I consider the palpable loneliness I’d feel without my […]
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Wine on tap
“I’ve always loved downtown and its potential for growth,” she said. “There aren’t very many places that offer a lot of wines by the glass, and we wanted to create a place and a list where people could try a variety of wines you can’t find everywhere.” Chesser’s love of wine led her to convert […]
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Playing with senses
Local online radio station The Spy has recruited local wino and music junkie Clayton Bahr for an aptly named show: Tasting Notes. At 6 p.m. Mondays, you can stream live at thespyfm.com and delight your senses by way of tasting and listening. The show is like any other you might hear on-air, only this one’s […]
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Sicilian nose
Maybe you like Syrah, and not the overly jammy Australian variety, but a subtle, yet powerful Rhone style. The red fruit, earth and smoke give the wine a brooding quality. When wine lovers are asked to describe their first encounter with Nero d’Avola, the main varietal grown in Sicily, those are the two most common […]
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Super party
Every kind of person is needed for this big ol’ world to go ’round. Whether that’s yelling at the TV because of pass interference or refilling the carefully selected party bowl with chips, every gathering has its setup. So, if you’re the party planner, where should you go to get sporty accouterment? Party Galaxy, if […]
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Oscar-worthy wines
This year, “Top Chef” alumnus Marcel Vigneron partnered with Johndrow Vineyards, owned by Oklahoma City residents David and Maryann Johndrow, to provide food and wine for cast parties at Sundance. Vigneron — whose brand of molecular gastronomy has been featured on “Top Chef,” “Top Chef All-Stars” and “Marcel’s Quantum Kitchen” — used Johndrow Cabernet to […]
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Family tradition
After reopening the long-abandoned Far Niente Winery in Oakville, Calif., in the early 1980s, Nickel had gone on to launch Dolce and Nickel & Nickel, both brands that added to the excellent reputation of Gil and Beth Nickel’s wines. As part of his bequest, Gil Nickel left The Vineyard House to his son, Jeremy, a […]