Complimentary subscriptions here  

Atlanta Wine School News

The Atlanta Wine School opens its doors on September 13th with the Introduction to Wine series, the most copious, interactive learning experience on wine available in this market at this price. Courses are offered at two different locations, making it more convenient for participants. auto selling low amounts online used car dealers in australia

Connect With Wine subscribers receive:

  • the 6-week course for $299 (a $30 savings)
  • a limited edition private label bottle of Aussie merlot
  • a tasting guide with hundreds of taste descriptors

View information on courses here.

View information on some of our instructors/speakers here.

Visit the Atlanta Wine School booth at Wine South. Guess the number of corks in the giant wine glass for gift certificates and prizes!

Wine South is Saturday & Sunday, September 18th & 19th, 12:30 - 5:30pm

Also, Wine South can still use volunteer help! You've heard it before, but I'll recap: volunteer 8 hours, receive STAFF t-shirt and free entrance to the festival ($60 ticket). Register here.
Learn to Cook
with Atlanta's Top Chefs!

Discover Chile:
Remarkable Wines & Latin Flavors
Saturday, November 13th
1:30 - 4:30pm
Signature Events Ballroom
Dunwoody, GA

Festive tasting of premium Chilean wines accompanied by Latin food, art & music. Food samplings will be provided by Latin American restaurants. South American coffees will also be available for tasting.

Tickets $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Checks and major credit cards accepted. 770-668-0435. Sponsored by the Atlanta Wine School and The Wine Report

More Information
& Tickets

September Tasting Notes


Unique Weekend Excursion Gets Press in Southeast

From the Athens Banner Herald, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Charlotte Observer, The Wine Report, The Knoxville News Sentinel, Sterling Magazine, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyle Magazine, and The Atlanta Journal & Constitution, the coverage and response has been steady for this trip.
Thank you FluidPR! vehicle insurance Florida

It's not too late to grab a spouse or friend and join us.


View Itineraries Here

Also, check out Connect With Wine's Michael Bryan on Fox 5's Good Day Atlanta, Monday,
September 13th @ 8am
Michael's Winners & Losers


One of the perks of this business is attending trade-tasting events for the purpose of purchasing wines. I have not reached the career stage where this is sheer drudgery. In fact, I still find lots of pleasure experiencing new wines (where else would you taste a Sauvignon Blanc from India?). Dental Implants Forest Hills

While QPR (see article below) is an acronym which finds itself in the spotlight, it is not a new concept, and in short, is basically the "value equation." i.e. do you find enough pleasure in this wine at its price to justify a purchase.

Value (or QPR) is the basis for my "winners and losers" tasting sheets. Furthermore, I delineate which wines are still good, but do not represent a value.

List Here
(MS Word Doc. 27kb)
August - September Drawing

Karen's Kreations has provided the perfect wine enthusiast package for us this Summer--"glabels". These handcrafted essentials are ideal for parties or gifts. Karen has provided a full package for the winner, including:

-14 handcrafted glass wine charms
-1 handcrafted insulated wine bag
-1 decorated wine bottle, matching glasses, and holder
-1 gift certificate for 6 custom-made charms

You may enter the drawing here.

Tips, Tricks & Trivia

  • Terrorism Likely Will Impact Wine Import Prices
    An elaborate system of tracking shipments from origin to destination has genuinely helpful intentions, but costly consequences for wine. Rest of Story
  • How Two CA Wineries Survived Prohibition in US
    The Kundes and Sebastianis, two prominent Sonoma Valley wine producing families, reach their 100 year milestones, in spite of roadblocks (like prohibition). More
  • Direct Shipping Debate Heats Up
    This writer from San Francisco presents her case against direct shipping. What do YOU think? Is a potential federal law a boon for consumers, or is it just an easy loophole for teenagers to order booze? Let me know. Rest of Story
  • The 2004 Top Wines by QPR from Robin Garr
    Robin did not invent the "quality to price ratio" (QPR) on wine, but he did put together a handy review of recent wines listed according to "value" via QPR. More
  • Yes, Walmart Really Does Have Wine!
    Walmart is not one to miss any perceived market growth opportunities. Thus, someone must have told them about the US consumption increase of nearly 5% in 2003, so they came out with "private label" wine, produced by goodness knows. As a parody on this gesture, enjoy the "Top 10 Names for Walmart Wine" :

    • 12. Chateau Trailer Parc
    11. White Trashfindel
    10. Big Red Gulp
    9. Grape Expectations
    8. Domaine Walmart "Merde du Pays"
    7. NASCARbernet
    6. Chef Boyardeaux
    5. Peanut Noir
    4. Chateau des Moines
    3. I Can't Believe It's Not Vinegar!
    2. World Championship Riesling

    ...and the Number One name for Walmart Wine is...

    Nasti Spumante