Flight Savor Fare

As temperatures soar into the 90s, some days into the 100s here in the mountains — one can only imagine what the heat index is in Hilton Head Island or Wild Dunes or in downtown Charleston — the refreshing, light flavor of white wine beckons even the most stalwart red wine drinker.
If you [...]

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You are invited!
Flight Wood Grill and The Cohn Winery and Olive Oil Company
present an evening to remember featuring the cuisine of Executive Chef Rob Keener and wine and olive oil tastings from the Cohn Winery.
Space is limited! Call 828-694-1030 to make a reservation with your credit card. Cost: $65 plus tax [...]

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On June 5th, Flight will host a wine dinner featuring Gemtree wines from McClaren Vale, South Australia owned by the Buttery Family.
Rob is working on the menu and Nan is choosing the wines to feature. We’ll let you know all the details as soon as possible. But mark the date now! [...]

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Food & Wine tested more than 300 inexpensive wines and named 67 winners. Here is a sampling, but follow the link for more info.
Chardonnay
2005 Pine & Post Washington Chardonnay ($6)
2005 Manzanita Canyon California Chardonnay ($7)
Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Estancia Pinnacles Ranches Sauvignon Blanc ($12)
2006 Rodney Strong Charlotte’s Home Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc($14)
Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Beaulieu Vineyards Napa [...]

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The Wine Century Club elected Nan Jennings, Flight’s Sommelier, Secretary of the newly formed French Broad Chapter. Nan is a recipient of the Wine Century Award which means, I think, that she tasted and identified 100 different grape varieties. (Nan, please comment!) The only requirement to join this club which meets every [...]

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Where did you get that special bottle? Was it a gift? Or a special occasion? Why have you saved it? Is it expensive or sentimental?
Click comments below this entry. You will then be asked to register, but it’s quick. Then, leave your story before and after “Open That Bottle” [...]

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…in a wine bottle.” (Dorothy j Gaiter and John Brecher in the Wall St. Journal, Friday, January 25)
I wish I could link you to the above referenced article in the Wall St. Journal, but I can’t. So, I’m going to tell you about it.
February 23 is Open That Bottle Night.
If you’ve never [...]

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Normally, I would write a few lines about these Italian wines — “fruity and light, pair well with informal food from pizza to roast beef sandwiches” and then link to the rest of the article. The Wall St. Journal, however, does not allow access unless you are a paid subscriber, a paid on-line subscriber [...]

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As cooler weather and heartier meals appear, my wine favorites turn to the Rhone varietals, Syrah/Shiraz, Grenache and the lesser known eleven other grapes allowed by law in the Rhone Valley. Syrah and Shiraz are the same grape, with France preferring Syrah, the Southern Hemisphere preferring Shiraz, and California using both terms. Syrah/Shiraz [...]

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