Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2012 Root 1 Carmenere

Norm’s Tasting Notes:  2012 Root 1 Carmenere

I have a Christmas present for you.  I rarely rave about wines or talk about my favorites very much, but I have admitted in the past that I really favor Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.  But today I am going to give you the best piece of advice ever.  If you want to enjoy a wonderful […]

Tree Lighting this Saturday at The Collection at Forsyth

Tree Lighting this Saturday at The Collection at Forsyth

The Collection at Forsyth will kick off the holiday season with its annual holiday tree-lighting event Saturday, Nov.15  from 3 – 6 p.m. The Collection’s annual holiday tradition will feature the lighting of its spectacular 50-foot tree, Santa’s arrival and special story-time for children, complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides and more. Visitors will enjoy holiday music […]

Annual Christmas Cookie Sale to Benefit Christ the King

Annual Christmas Cookie Sale to Benefit Christ the King

Make plans now to attend the annual Christmas Cookie Sale on Saturday, Dec. 13, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1125 Bettis-Tribble Gap Road, Cumming, in the Fellowship Hall. A large variety of homemade cookies and other goodies will be sold by the pound. There are also special categories including […]

47th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival This Weekend

47th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival This Weekend

Don’t miss the 47th annual Mountain Moonshine Festival in nearby Dawsonville Oct. 25 and 26. All proceeds from the event benefit KARE for Kids, Inc., a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The festival features two stages with live entertainment, a car show, cruise-in and swap meet. The parade of moonshine and revenue cars kick off festivities […]

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Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2012 Louis Jadot Macon-Villages

Norm’s Tasting Notes:  2012 Louis Jadot Macon-Villages

My wife, the “Chardonnay Queen,” is becoming so well known for her passion for Chardonnay, that she is now receiving samples as well as me, as was the case for the 2012 Louis Jadot Macon-Villages. A friend delivered this one with the expressed intention that this was for the “Chardonnay Queen.”  Jadot Macon-Villages is one that […]

Norm’s Tasting Notes: 2012 Coppola Black Label Claret

Norm’s Tasting Notes:  2012 Coppola Black Label Claret

Crisp, cool fall weather with a great SEC football game on the television, a thick juicy steak on the grill, and a good bottle of California red wine ready to open, life just couldn’t get much better!  The steak was a two inch thick rib eye cooked medium rare, and the California red was the […]

Costa Vida First Georgia Location Opens Monday

Costa Vida First Georgia Location Opens Monday

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill opens Monday, Oct. 13. To celebrate its first restaurant in Georgia, the first 50 guests on Monday will win FREE Costa Vida each week for one year and the next 50 guests will win FREE Costa Vida each month for one year! They will also have a prize wheel all […]