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.
Tags: uncorked, nathaniel bauer, wine, decanters, decanting

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

Bars & Clubs - April 23, 2009
Uncorked: A new column about wine and spirits
OnMilwaukee.com is proud to introduce Nathaniel Bauer to our readers. Bauer, the marketing director for a local software company, spent most of the last 10 years as a wine buyer for some of Milwaukee's finest restaurants and is eager to share his knowledge with readers in an engaging, interactive weekly column about wine that promises to be informative, but not intimidating. As Nate says, "If you can't relax and enjoy wine, why bother?"
Tags: nathaniel bauer, uncorked, wine, spirits, ceretto bricco asili barbaresco, sommelier

Marketplace - March 25, 2009
Ask OMC: Is Milwaukee getting a wine superstore?
Here at OnMilwaukee.com, we pride ourselves in being Milwaukee experts. Since it is literally our job to eat, sleep and breathe all things Brew City, we get many questions from our readers. This is where we answer them. This week, a Tosa reader asks about a wine superstore in the Milwaukee area.
Tags: Sam's Wine and Spirits, Nathaniel Bauer, Dream Dance