‘Wine and Wildlife,’ Big Tap-In raise funds for local non-profit organizations

Tasting benefits Ursuline AIDS ministry, Mercer County food-relief organization

By JOHN WEBSTER | Metro Monthly Columnist Midwinter and early spring always provide a number of interesting wine events for Valley wine aficionados. In addition to Springfield Grille and Wine and Dine Ohio’s monthly dinners, Alberini’s of Niles and Vernon’s Ristorante held tastings that attracted eager crowds. The Youngstown Grocers Association and Shenango Valley Chamber [...]

Springfield Grille tasting showcases affordable fine wines

Alberini’s debuts Sivas Wines from Sonoma County, Calif.

BY JOHN WEBSTER | METRO MONTHLY WINE COLUMNIST Late November and December produced a number of fine wine events for avid wine drinkers in the holiday mood. Liberty’s Churchill Commons Giant Eagle held a tasting in late November, expanding on their previous years’ holiday events. This year, several wine and beer distributors were on hand [...]

Season jam-packed with quality wine tastings

By JOHN WEBSTER | Metro Monthly Wine Columnist DECEMBER 2011 – As November marked the beginning of our holiday season, it was jam-packed with wine events to tempt local wine enthusiasts. In late October, Wine and Dine Ohio held a dinner taste at Salvatore’s Italian Grill in Howland, featuring wines from Buckeye Beverages. We started [...]

Springfield Grille hosts event featuring holiday, seasonal beers

By JOHN WEBSTER | Metro Monthly Columnist NOVEMBER 2011 – October provided a number of fine wine and beer tasting events for people looking to stock up on holiday party supplies and gifts. Springfield Grille’s monthly dinner taste featured a collection of holiday and seasonal beers that were just fantastic. I can highly recommend these beers [...]

How to open a wine bottle

Metro Monthly’s John Webster demonstrates the proper way to open a bottle of wine on Homeplate’s “The Wine Guy.” JOHN WEBSTER John, who writes a monthly column on wine for Metro Monthly, hosts a short weekly segment on “Homeplate” called “The Wine Guy.” In addition, John’s ‘Homeplate’ segments are currently in development for as short podcasts [...]