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Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 @ 8:56 pm | Leave a Comment
Pioneering Concannon Vineyard wines offer great taste, balance and exceptional value

The young Irish immigrant couple immediately moved west from Ellis Island. The husband landed a good sales job hustling one of the year’s hottest trends, rubber stamps, over a territory ranging from Canada to Mexico — by horseback.

But she wanted him home with her, and convinced him that growing grapes in central California and selling altar wine was the right course.

What’s an Irish kid know about making wine? Not much at the beginning — but now, 126 years later, a fourth generation is showing a family of wines that are palate-friendly and a fitting testament to the legacy of founder James Concannon.

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Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 @ 11:07 am | Leave a Comment
Andy Wilcox/Lambert Bridge Wines Back At Ruth’s Chris on Nov. 19

Thursday, Nov. 19, Wednesday, 7 p.m., Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 111 W. Bay St., $100 pp inclusive. Call (912) 721.4800 for reservations.
Andy visited in January and conducted a one-of-a-kind night that found laughter and great times laced with excellent wines and the legendary cuisine of Ruth’s Chris.
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Posted on Monday, November 9, 2009 @ 8:14 pm | Leave a Comment
Rodney Strong Wines Featured At Aqua Star Dinner

Tuesday, Nov. 17, $85pp++, Aqua Star Restaurant at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. Reception 6:30 p.m. Reserve your space now, all 912.201.2085 or e-mail aquastar@westin.com.

Aqua Star, which also offers a stunning dinner view of the Savannah waterfront, is the site of a 5-course, 5-wine dinner featuring Rodney Strong wines. Executive Chef Roger Michel has paired an exquisite menu with some of Rodney Strong’s finest wines. Guest speaker will be Heather Hanks from Rodney Strong Vineyards.

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Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 @ 2:39 pm | One Comment
Red flight, white flight – and a bonus round of cotes du rhone @ Tuesday with Tim

Join Me for
‘The Best of Tuesday with Tim’
Wine Flights
Tuesday, May 19, 6-8 p.m.
B. Matthew’s Eatery
Corner of Habersham and Bay streets

Bottle of red? Bottle of white?

You make the call!…

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Posted on Sunday, May 10, 2009 @ 3:26 pm | One Comment
Join Me Tuesday at B. Matthew’s for Classic French Chardonnay

This week at Tuesday with Tim, I’ll pour three very different and very stunning French Chardonnays. Some are aged in stainless steel; one in all oak. All three are light, refreshing and perfect for our warmer late spring weather. Chef Jeffrey will pair three small plates — all for just $15. Click to read about each wine and for more details…