Sports - June 10, 2008
Milwaukee Talks: Packers CB Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson has found a football home in the last place he expected. The transition wasn't easy, but Woodson is happy in Green Bay. He talked with Jason Wilde about life, football and his interest in wine.
Tags: charles woodson, packers, robert mondavi, wine, twenty four, al harris, napa valley

Wedding Guide - June 3, 2008
Here comes the bride ... please pass the wine
For all of planning that goes into a wedding -- invitations, reception halls, rehearsal dinners, rings, flowers, formal wear, photography, music -- it's easy to overlook an important element that can play a role in setting the mood for an event. The wine.
Tags: wine, weddings, wine pairing, natalie maclean

Marketplace - March 9, 2008
Dee's Wine Stop adds whimsy to wine drinking
Deanne Wecker's latest venture is Dee's Wine Stop, a fun, new wine shop in Bay View.
Tags: Dee's Wine Stop, Deanne Wecker, Barossa, Lee's Luxury Lounge, wine

Marketplace - March 4, 2008
Discount Liquor a spirits landmark for selection
The Greguskas carved out a loyal following for Discount Liquor in the '60s by keeping prices low and offering as wide a selection as possible. The same holds true, says their son Thomas, of the business model today.
Tags: discount liquor, greguska, white manor liquor, liquor store, wine, serb hall, waukesha

Bars & Clubs - Feb. 26, 2008
Price check: Wines for $10 or less
In the final installment of the Bar Month "Price Check" series, OnMilwaukee.com finds bottles of wine for less than $10.
Tags: wine, boraso, malbec, muscadet, brownstone, columbia crest grand state

Bars & Clubs - June 27, 2008
Indulge!
I happened to stop at Indulge on Milwaukee Street last Friday evening.  The transformation of the spot (formerly Nectar) is very impressive, but the concept of the wine/cheese/chocolate being executed so well impressed me more than anything. My date and I had two flights of wine, a fant...
Tags: indulge, wine, cheese, chocolate

Dining - April 21, 2008
Balzac: Better than Before
Brady Street has always been home to an eclectic mix of dwellers and establishments ranging from classy to creepy in a matter of a block or two. That’s all part of its unique charm. Back in 2005 when Nomad and Trocadero owner, Mike Eitel, opened Balzac, I was skeptical because it to...
Tags: wine, tapas, Brady Street

Dining - April 3, 2008
A good glass at Coquette Cafe
I often frequent Coquette Cafe for lunch working down in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward, but I have never been there for dinner... until last weekend.  Nice!There were just two of us and at 6:30p on a Friday night, they couldn't seat us until 8:15, but I called ahead so it all worked out.Th...
Tags: wine, chocolate, coquette, dinner