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Editor’s Letter

Hello, South Fulton!

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have a confession to make. I feel the need for speed. In a past life, I'm sure I was a race car driver. One day, when my child goes off to college, I'm totally getting a Harley Davidson to quench my thirst for the open road. When I had the chance to take a spin on the test track at the Porsche Experience, I was elated. The ride was a high like no other. My heart raced as I sat in the car and mentally checked off my bucket list, feeling the gravitational pull of riding at extremely high speeds. I thought to myself, "Now, this is living. This is truly what life is all about."

Go to a beer tasting at Urban Foodie Cafe or volunteer at your local school. Pursue you passion. Do whatever it is that truly makes you feel alive!

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editor Erikka Mitchell | EMitchell@LifestylePubs.com

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Departments 8

Publisher’s Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Hot Spot

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Wedding Bells

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Financial Fitness

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Sold Properties

30 Lifestyle Calendar 34

Parting Thoughts

16 Local Hops Spots Three Watering Holes to Gather with friends and “Wine Down” in South Fulton

18 A Taste of Porsche 356 Take a spin around the track and sample fine dining at the new restaurant

22 In Search of Sisterhood The McBride sisters make wine a labor of love

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KAFENIO

College Park goes Greek! Or at least Greek food, with the newest addition, Kafenio. Kafenio means café in Greek and owner Johnny G’s recipe for awesomeness is chock full of the best ingredients. The spanakopita is full of fresh spinach and feta, with a perfect hint of dill. The salads and wraps are traditional, yet original and flavorful. I must give mention to the drink selection; it’s vast, from coffee all the way to wine. My kind of place. PRO TIP: Order the lamb burger. I fed this to my 8 year old and 6 year old, and they ate it up. Pun intended. I didn’t know I could love lamb so much. No, it doesn’t taste like chicken. It tastes like good. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything off the menu. Trust me, I’m working my way down the whole thing.

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Around Town 100 BLACK MEN OF AMERICA VISITS FULTON LEADERSHIP ACADEMY The South Metro Chapter of 100 Black Men of America made its first visible presence at Fulton Leadership Academy (FLA) in East Point, Georgia. Principal Doug Ward states, “We continue to build relationships with community stakeholders interested in working with FLA. President Kevin Bean of 100 Black Men of South Metro proposed a partnership to support academic programs at FLA. The organization even included FLA on a grant request that upon approval will expand more STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) opportunities to our school. The project will bring science professionals to classrooms to meet, lecture, and mentor our scholars. It also will increase field trips that expose scholars to science careers.

The 100 is also a POSSE Scholarship nominator and has offered us the opportunity to select one of our scholars to be the recipient of the program as one of their partner schools.

POSSE Scholarship recipients receive a fouryear, full-tuition leadership scholarship from Posse’s partner institutions of higher education. The schools are Boston College, The College of Wooster, Brandeis University, Texas A&M University, Syracuse University, and Bard College."

Kevin Bean, president the of the South Metro chapter of 100 Black Men of America says, “Education is critical to the success of our youth, and our mission today is to establish partnerships with targeted

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South Metro Schools. In these partnerships, we will assist with programs identified by schools and create opportunities that will have an impact on student achievement. Our presence on today sets the stage at the very beginning of the scholastic year. Boys are like sponges, absorbing and mimicking what they see, hear and even read. It is our duty to stand in the gap so they don't have to mimic the wrong sources. If they don’t have proper male role models to emulate, these boys will mirror the next closest thing.”

Men of the 100 were seen greeting the young men as they exited the buses; helping the boys tie their ties; advising them to tuck their shirts in and instructing them that image matters and they should present themselves appropriately as they entered the school. The motto in the 100 is “What They See Is What They’ll Be.” For more on the partnership, visit 100BlackMenSouthMetro.org.

ANTHONY FLANAGAN MEMORIAL RECREATION CENTER RENOVATED Mayor Kasim Reed and the Department of Parks and Recreation celebrate the newly-renovated Anthony Flanagan Memorial Recreation Center in Southwest Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Amy Phuong and Atlanta City Councilmember C.T. Martin held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for the newly-renovated Anthony Flanagan Memorial Recreation Center.

Anthony Flanagan’s family, including his widow Rosalyn, and community members were also present to celebrate the reopening of the facility.

“Anthony Flanagan was an exemplary athlete and committed mentor to Atlanta youth,” says Mayor Reed.

“The newly-renovated recreation center now stands up to its name by offering after-school programming, a new computer lab and job training resources. I’m certain residents in Southwest Atlanta will utilize this center for years to come with great pride.”

Upgrades to the center include: green building features; a roof replacement; new

external bathrooms accessible to tennis count users; new ADA handicap-access ramps; a new computer lab; additional parking; and expanding the center by 1,100 square feet.

“The opening of this refurbished recreation center marks another important commitment fulfilled by Mayor Reed,” says Councilmember Martin. “This center will provide valuable resources for the community, especially our seniors and youth. I want to personally thank Mayor Reed for his vision and steadfast determination to make this possible.”

“The Department of Parks and Recreation has worked closely with the West Manor community to ensure the renovations to this center truly met their needs,” says Commissioner Amy Phuong.

“We heard them loud and clear, and we believe the investments made to Anthony Flanagan Memorial Recreation Center will play a central role in the growth and continued sustainability of this community for a long time to come.”

This past year, the Department of Parks and Recreation acquired an additional 171 acres of land, which included 14 new parks.

This additional greenspace resulted in in-

Newly-Renovated Anthony Flanagan Memorial Recreation Center in Southwest Atlanta

creasing the percent of Atlanta residents living within a half mile walk of a park from 50 to 64 percent. In addition, the department has raised more than $5 million to open 10 Centers of Hope, high-performing recreation centers with enhanced youth development programming.

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Hot Spot

Local Hops and Vines:

Urban Foodie Cafe

THREE HOT SPOTS TO GATHER WITH FRIENDS IN SOUTH FULTON

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here are lots of places to sample local craft beer and fine wines right here in South Fulton. You don't have to travel to downtown Atlanta to have a good time. From live music to tastings, there is so much in store from College Park to Camp Creek. Take a quick tour of Cigaros, Kafenio and Urban Foodie Cafe.

CIGAROS UPSCALE CIGAR LOUNGE & BAR

3220 Butner Road Suite #210, Atlanta, GA 30331 Cigaros is a cigar bar and lounge featuring cocktail service and a wide selection of premium cigars. Cigaros will also be offering an outstanding wine list to pair with your cigars.

Featuring local live jazz bands each weekend, the Cigar Bar

features a cool vibe and a full bar. A great place to hang with friends or entertain clients, Cigaros is owned by a veteran and located near Camp Creek Parkway. For more details, see CigarosOfGA.com.

Sunday 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.

Monday 1 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Tuesday 1 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Wednesday 1p.m. – 12 a.m.

Thursday 1 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Friday 1 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Saturday 12 noon - 2 a.m.

KAFENIO

3387 Main St, College Park, GA 30337 As South Fulton Lifestyle’s publisher pointed out in her Picks this month, the Greek influenced food here is deserving of rave reviews. Kafenio is touted as an “upbeat and modern version of a traditional Mediterranean café.” In addition, Kafenio features local craft beers from Sweetwater to A Night on Ponce, a wide selection of wines and coffee

all day. The owner restauranteur John Gianoulidis was intentional about choosing historic College Park as the location of the café.

This shows his commitment to South Fulton and with bonuses like breakfast all day, it should be a pleasure to support Kafenio. For more information, visit Kafenio3387.com.

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URBAN FOODIE CAFÉ

3841 Main St, College Park, GA 30337 The Feed Store in College Park has been a fixture in the community for years. But under new management, with new creative owners and a new name sure to grab the Urban Foodie in each of us, there are lots of fun surprises in store. The café’s website states that Urban Foodie Café offers a “culinary experience with globally influenced cuisine. By transposing common foods into eclectic cool combinations, u.f.c. stretches the foodie’s palate.”

A great example of the surprises that Urban Foodie Café has in store is a recent beer tasting for local brewery Brothers that

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RESTAURANT 356 Porsche opens fine dining restaurant at new Experience Center in Atlanta.

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orsche Cars North America, Inc. has officially opened the doors of its new fine dining “Restaurant 356.”

The restaurant is on the complex of the Company’s new $100 million Porsche Experience Center and headquarters. With panoramic views of the world-class, 1.6mile driver development track, 356 is sure to become a premier dining destination for local patrons and for visitors to Atlanta.

“Atlanta is a city known for its diverse tapestry and international cuisine,” says Andre Oosthuizen, vice president of marketing for Porsche Cars North America, Inc. “At Restaurant 356, our guests will enjoy elegant dishes that honor Atlanta’s global flavors, while culminating a unique Porsche experience.”

Located on the second level of the Porsche Experience Center, 356 offers a distinct, quiet view of aircraft taking off and landing at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Innovative dishes are served inside a dining room

featuring a contemporary décor, designed with the luxury of the 356 model Porsche.

Executive Chef Kyle Forson is known for walking through local forests to collect mushrooms and herbs, giving his food a truly Georgian flair. Former executive sous chef at The Spence, Forson is at the helm of Restaurant 356’s purist approach to food. He focuses on carefully hand-crafted dishes that let the quality of seasonal ingredients shine through. Forson’s own Polish heritage and experiences with French, Californian and Southern fare ensure that no single type of cuisine will dominate the menu. The seasonal menu showcases a refined world cuisine made with locally farmed and foraged ingredients. His style is not just farm-to-table but rather forest to table. A vast wine selection pays tribute to the great winegrowing regions of the world with classically-focused cocktails available for those favoring tradition.

“I want guests to enjoy food that enhances the Porsche experience and fuses it with a sense of place,” says Chef Forson.

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a crescent in the bowl, playing with positive and negative space, to the perfectly seared scallops served with broccolini, the chef accomplishes his goal. And please plan to save room for dessert. The sweet corn and peach panna cotta was light and not too sweet, accompanied by an almond crumble and a sorghum drizzle. Pastry Chef Danielle Smathers creates the best macaroon I’ve ever tasted. Be sure to try one or two during your visit.

The Restaurant 356 experience, when paired with a spin around the track, makes the perfect business lunch, date night, anniversary or birthday dinner, bachelor’s or bachelorette’s party or even a unique rehearsal dinner. Restaurant 356 has all the makings of a destination restaurant right here in South Fulton.

The full bar features both cocktails and wines from around the world.

Restaurant 356 is open to the public for lunch Classic car gallery Tuesday-Saturday from 11:30 and restoration center a.m.–2:30 p.m. and for dinner, Thursday-Saturday from 5:30– 8:30 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made through the restaurant’s website Restaurant356.com or via OpenTable at OpenTable.com/Restaurant-356. If you are unable to make a reservation online, call 770.290.4356. The restaurant also provides catering and serves as an event venue.

In addition to Restaurant 356 and the driver development track it overlooks, the Porsche Experience Center features a classic car gallery, restoration center, human performance center, and driving simulator lab. A state-of-the-art business center features 13,000 square feet of conference and event space. The complex has been specifically designed as a destination for the public, where an estimated 30,000 guests are expected to visit each year.

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erived from the French word for “to find,” Truvée Wines is a true labor of sisterly love. The McBride sisters' story is fascinating.

Robin and Andréa McBride share a father and though both were born in California, Robin was raised by her mom in Monterey and Andréa lived with her mother in New Zealand, each one unaware that the other existed, albeit on the other side of the world. Their father’s dying wish was for the sisters to connect and this happened for the first time when the young women were 16 and 25. They discovered a mutual interest in winemaking and the wine business.

The McBride Sisters, along with Diageo Chateau and Estate Wines, have released an affordable luxury wine, including a Chardonnay and a Rhone Style Red Blend. With their 10 years of experience -- Robin growing up around vineyards, forests, and

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tidal pools, and Andréa learning the art of grapefarming firsthand from her uncle in Marlborough -- the sisters selected the best grapes. The wines have been described as follows: “Velvety and full-bodied, the Truvée Red Blend is rich with dominant notes of blueberry, blackberry, caramel, cocoa and red cherry, creating a smooth and decadent flavor. While the

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says Robin. “Truvée stylistically combines old world and new world winemaking philosophies to bring affordable luxury to contemporary wine drinkers, and creates the foundation for our wine company.”

Andréa states, “We believe our story of empowerment will resonate with women worldwide as they discover the delicious flavors of the Central Coast grapes in their glass of wine. Truvée appeals to the wine lover intrigued by undiscovered and high quality wine. We are excited to share our story and amazing wines with wine lovers across the country. And we hope you’ll share a bottle to those who matter to you most.”

According to Stephen Rust, president of Diageo Chateau & Estates wines, “The McBride sisters' story of friendship, sisterhood and passionate commitment to winemaking is one that we feel all wine lovers and wine drinkers will relate to. Bringing their story to life through the creation of Truvée wines has been an exciting challenge in that we are presented with the rare opportunity to marry a strong emotional story with truly exceptional liquids.”

Truvée represents the idea of “finding what matters most.”

When they found each other, the McBride sisters realized that what matters most was family, and they feel honored to be on this journey together. Truvée wines are available nationwide and locally in Atlanta at both Kafenio and Urban Foodie Café.

“Truvée embodies the spirit of our story, while naturally reflecting our signature Truvée Chardonnay exhibits a complex and lavish taste with hints of citrus, pear, honeysuckle, green apple and pineapple integrated into a clean, crisp finish.“ “Truvée embodies the spirit of our story, while naturally reflecting our signature winemaking style we’ve created a high-­quality wine that is approachable and sophisticated,”

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Wedding Bells

A Love

By Chance

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ur love story began four years ago with a chance meeting at a friend’s Christmas Party,” says the bride. The former Deborah Wilson’s intentions were to go the party, show her face, and leave. But fate stepped in when Keevin approached her, introduced himself, and they ended up talking for hours. Since that cold December night, they have been inseparable.

On New Year’s Eve, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. the engagement was set when Keevin proposed on the rooftop of the old Kessler’s building in downtown Atlanta. The couple was married Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Ashton Gardens in Sugar Hill, Georgia. The venue was chosen for its glass enclosed chapel and lush greenery that created a beautiful backdrop for pictures. Surrounded by family and friends, the wedding ceremony was officiated by Keevin’s uncle.

The ceremony was complete with a harpist, a beautiful serenade by the groom and his fraternity brothers, and a grand staircase reception entrance. As the reception ended, they made their departure in a vintage 1964 Silver Cloud Rolls- Royce.

Both Keevin and Deborah are Atlanta natives who attended Atlanta Public Schools. Deborah attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, and later earned a Doctoral Degree in Education from Clark Atlanta University. Keevin attended Morris Brown College and received his bachelor’s degree from Stillman College.

Keevin is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and Deborah is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. They are die-hard football fans and eagerly await each Falcons game of the season.

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Deborah currently work as a school counselor and Keevin is a football coach for Lane College.

The newlyweds can hardly wait to see what the future holds and the lasting memories that they will create together. When he speaks of his new wife, Keevin says, “I love her enthusiasm for life.

She has a beautiful and calming spirit.” Deborah shares the following about her husband: “I love who I am with him. He truly completes me.” They thank God every day for bringing them together.

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Financial Fitness

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n iconic venue familiar to many Atlantans appears to be moving. Smiths Olde Bar, known for hosting great bands, has been ordered to vacate their premises due to the building being placed on the market to sell. This highlights a conversation that many small business owners often choose to ignore: leasing space versus owning their property. Owning the property that your business utilizes can be a great win for your personal wealth building and tax management.

A familiar dilemma that faces many start-up businesses is knowing where to place their business and exactly how much space they will need. I certainly recognize the challenge here. Once these items have been ironed out, I encourage a business owner to begin taking steps to own the property that they inhabit. If you have never been through this process before I would encourage you to work with a well-heeled business consultant/ financial professional to help guide you through the process.

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· How to Own the Property, Likely in a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) for asset protection · Consider a Cost Segregation Study. This allows you to properly manage the depreciation on the property. Creating potentially significant tax savings. · Pay Yourself Rent. Another way to create tax advantages within your business. · Avoid Paying Someone Else Rent! This is a big one. Most importantly you maintain control over your business. Watch The Smiths Olde Bar Story on the local news channel website for more. · Retirement Planning. This property could become an income stream that funds your retirement, whether you own the business or not during that time of your life. · Estate Planning. Owning real estate has advantages when you consider techniques to manage and mitigate Estate Taxes.

Business owners, I encourage you to address the issue of your business and the real estate that it inhabits. Whether you are currently in a position to own or not, begin taking the proper steps today. You will be glad that you did!

Todd Burkhalter is a financial planner in the Atlanta area. Please follow @Todd Burkhalter and @DrivePlanning on Facebook and Twitter for ideas like this and many others that will enhance your personal net worth and your business' value.

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The Estates At Enon

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5/1

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Serenbe

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Niskey Lake Falls

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Champions Park

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Cascade

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$510,000

97%

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Serenbe

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$475,000

88%

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Cascade

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$457,500

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3/1

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Veltre Estates

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5/1

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LeJardin Tapestry

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5/1

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Legend Oaks

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Veltre Estates

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4/0

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Champions Park

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4/1

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Legend Oaks

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3/0

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$402,456

108%

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Regency Oaks

5

3/1

$372,400

$364,704

98%

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Veltre Estates

5

3/1

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92%

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Regency Oaks

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3/1

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October Lifestyle Calendar

125 displays of fine arts and crafts, folk and “outsider art.” Features a children’s area and local food and beverage.

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To raise awareness about breast cancer and generate funds to support the foundation's initiatives. Kick-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Morehouse. On Saturday, October 3, Morehouse will host its 16th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. For more information and to register, call Mary Peaks at 404.215.2636.

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Hundreds of whiskies from all over the world to taste, food for pairing, a whisky tasting glass, a cigar Cut and Smoke for those attending a cigar class. Includes a dinner buffet. For tickets and more information, see WhiskiesOfTheWorld.com/Atlanta

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Parting Thoughts

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Mulling Over The Wine Reviews WORDS DENISE SNODELL PHOTOGRAPHY PITTER PRODUCTIONS

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was a weary shopper looking for a simple Riesling when my innocent eyes fell upon this: “Opens with a gorgeous bouquet of yellow flowers, stone fruit and musk against a backdrop of chalk and minerals. It’s richly fruity, with a sharp, honed acidity that’s shocking and penetrating. Finishes long, with an elegant honeyed touch.”

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I wasn’t sure if I was in a liquor store or in some seedy place reading Fifty Shades of Grapes. As E.L. James would say, “Holy cow!” I looked left. I looked right. I unlocked my cell phone and photographed the posted review card. The description of this pricey 94-pointer just floored me. I had to have it. The words, not the bottle.

It’s an old story. Those of us who are, shall we say, less experienced wine lovers are intrigued and bemused by the industry’s word sommeliers. They can be a bit too passionate, or even bizarre, when explaining the flavor subtleties trapped beneath the cork. Call me a rube, but I don’t think my taste buds could ever fathom a backdrop of chalk.

Yet the words quoted above had been fermenting in my cell phone picture gallery for a full season, and I had this crushing column deadline. The time arrived to fully investigate this exotic verbiage at a bigger wine store.

Lo and behold, my research day coincided with a storewide wine tasting. Everywhere I turned, there was a rep tempting customers with sips of their forbidden fruits. They were stationed at the aisle endcaps, pouring samples of “honed acidity” and “deeply pitched notes of blistered tomato and pomegranate.” It was like a high octane Saturday at Costco.

The place was crowded, but I managed to sneak some shots of the review cards. I honestly had no idea a bottle of pinot could tease your palate with supple tannins that build slowly to frame a sappy floral pastille, but apparently it can.

I hadn’t quite snapped enough reviews when a champagne expert waved me over to her table. As I slammed down a few sips of Taittinger, I explained why I was there, “I am baffled at how specific and bizarre some of these booze reviews can be. For instance, how can you taste underbrush? Underbrush! Do these aficionados crawl through the woods and chomp on low lying twigs?”

She shrugged and told me descriptions including “forest floor brambles” are, indeed, a thing. But, as she poured me something dryer, she said linking squirrel environments to Syrah was the least of the crazy. “I’ve actually seen reviewers use the words ‘manure’ and ‘cat pee.”

I was stunned. “Really? Surely they finessed the descriptions with something like ‘hints of fertile meadow and subtle feline mist.’” Though concerned, I managed a quick sip of the dry stuff.

But as she poured me yet another sample, she insisted, “No. The exact words were manure and cat pee.”

Wow, I thought. Animal droppings. The dark forest’s underbelly. It was dizzying to imagine the wine scribes getting so noir.

But a funny thing happened. We continued discussing all the weirdness right there under the f luorescent retail lights. I was on my fifth (or sixth or seventh) sample and—boom-- I tasted it. My senses took me back to a private champagne cave tour I was fortunate to experience years ago in Reims, France.

That one sip blossomed into a sweet, yet musty-dry medieval tapestry of tarnished armor, lightly sun-kissed by a lavender reduction…

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