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October 2014 Wine Guy: Seasonal beers, whiskeys on tap at Rust Belt Brewery

October 10, 2014 by Metro Monthly Leave a Comment

Bob Sanata is the new wine director at Springfield Grille in Boardman. Electronic image by John Webster. By JOHN WEBSTER | Metro Monthly Wine Columnist September was filled with many fine events featuring great wines, tasty beers and handcrafted whiskeys. Jeff Brayn of Rust Belt Brewery invited me to the Tap House on Commerce Street […]

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December 2013 Wine Guy: Wine suggestions for dining out, gift-giving, entertaining

December 2, 2013 by Metro Monthly Leave a Comment

By JOHN WEBSTER | METRO MONTHLY WINE COLUMNIST For dining out, gift ideas, or holiday entertaining, the following wines make great choices. These selections have been previously covered in The Wine Guy column, and the full columns are available at http://www.metromonthly.net if you’d like more information on a particular wine. Joel Gott Unoaked Chardonnay 2011 – Tasty blend […]

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April 2013 Wine Guy: Artisan ciders, cheeses complement fare at Big Tap-In

April 30, 2013 by Metro Monthly Leave a Comment

By JOHN WEBSTER | METRO MONTHLY WINE COLUMNIST April set the scene for many fine wine and beer events. On April 20, I attended Vintage Estate Wine and Beer’s annual Big Tap-In craft beer festival at the Shepherd Event Center in Boardman. With more than 250 beers and a host of food vendors, it was […]

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March 2013 Wine Guy: Local Fat Tuesday events feature wine pairings with seafood, New-Orleans cuisine

March 1, 2013 by Metro Monthly Leave a Comment

By JOHN WEBSTER | METRO MONTHLY WINE COLUMNIST February featured many New-Orleans-inspired wine tastings to celebrate Mardi Gras with delicious Cajun food pairings, and a number of fine shop tastings. Alberini’s Restaurant in Niles hosted their annual “Fat Friday” wine taste Feb. 8, with over 100 people in attendance. Chookie Alberini’s staff prepared a host […]

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September 2012 Wine Guy: Roberto’s features an evening of southern Italian wines

September 29, 2012 by Metro Monthly Leave a Comment

Roberto Faraglia and John Naples of Roberto’s Restaurant in downtown Youngstown. Electronic image by John Webster.

By JOHN WEBSTER | METRO MONTHLY WINE COLUMNIST The end of summer and arrival of Labor Day ushered in a number of enjoyable wine events for local wine lovers. The Springfield Grille and Wine and Dine Ohio held several f fine dinner tastes, and local wine shops featured a number of delightful tastings for their […]

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June 2012 Wine Guy: Overture event benefits DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship

June 1, 2012 by Metro Monthly Leave a Comment

By JOHN WEBSTER | METRO MONTHLY WINE COLUMNIST May provided a virtual downpour of wine events for Valley wine lovers. Springfield Grille, Wine and Dine Ohio and a bevy of trade shows filled every week up with tasty outings. Natural-State Fine Wine Distributor was featured in Springfield Grille’s monthly dinner taste. Beckmen Vineyards 2010 Grenache […]