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Smyrna wine bar named top 10 in Atlanta
The Wine Cellars is Smyrna’s award-winning wine shop located in Market Village.
- By Sydney Busby
“I was thrilled,” she said. “I screamed, ‘Oh my God I made it!’”
Rowe said she was honored to be listed among some of the top wine bars in Metro Atlanta like Alon’s Bakery and Market and d’Vine Wine Bar and Shop.
Rowe was surprised to learn she was being considered for the top 10 list. Jane Garvey, a restaurant editor for Gayot.com and a writer for Atlanta Wine School, called Rowe to say she was on the way to the shop.
“Jane called for directions, souI knew she was coming, but did not know anything about the process or what she was looking for.” Rowe said. “She sat at the bar and looked over our list and asked questions and things like that. She had been around town and she told me what she was doing and what they were working on.”
Rowe said she was judged on the ambience of her shop as well as the quality of her wine list. She was proud to introudce Garvey to a wine she’d never tasted before. Overall she was pleased to see her hard work as a small business owner pay off.
“We work very hard,” she said. “I love my customers. I have awesome customers. It’s really cool to see the results of the marketing and all of other stuff. A lot of people don’t realize that all this [marketing] stuff I do. I have to because we’re a small business and we’re trying to keep going here. “
This isn’t the first honor Rowe’s received for her shop. She tops the nightlife list for Best of Yelp Smyrna and the Atlanta Tribune named The Wine Cellars the best wine shop in Atlanta, and she has also garnered Best Wine Shop in Smyrna and Vinings in 2011.
Rowe is always happy to make a personalized wine suggestion for her customers and holds weekly events at The Wine Cellars like $2 Tapas Tuesday and Friday Flight Night. She also offers a monthly Wine 101 class.
“It’s also not like a regular educational tasting where you just come up and someone is talking about wine,” she said. “It literally is a roundtable where we are growing through notes. We’re looking at maps. We’re tasting wine. We’re talking about the wine. It’s mainly just what portion of the segment that we’re doing that you want to learn most about. It’s very interactive.”
The next Wine 101 class is Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. and costs $25 per person.
Rowe is currently selling tickets for the Smyrna Wine Stroll 2012, which takes place May 19 and offers samples of more than 60 wines and food from Market Village restaurants. Advanced tickets are $35 and all the proceeds benefit a local Smyrna charity.
There are still spaces available in The Wine Cellars wine tasting tour of Tuscany. The 9-day trip includes a tour of one of the world’s oldest wineries. For more information contact Chuck Larsen at Burnt Pine Travel by calling 707-557-0407.
wines with soon-to-be favored cheese. Keep in mind that these are just
recommendations, not law – experiment with your own pairings and see if there’s a combination, listed or not, that just blows you away.
For example, a good Italian Chianti and a potent Parmesan will likely provide a
fascinating mix for you. Also, remember that the harder types of cheese (i.e.
Cheddar or Parmesan) can handle more tannic wines. While creamy cheeses, such
as Brie, typically pair better with wines that have more acidity, like a nice
crisp white wine. Give salty cheeses a sweet wine partner (i.e. Blue Cheese and
Port).
wine and cheese can be quite intimidating, but again, it’s all about
experimenting. There are no set rules for pairing wine and cheese, only
guidelines. The five wine and cheese pairings below are a good place to start.
some washed rind cheeses, balances out the sweetness of dessert wines, and vice
versa. Try Stilton with Port or Epoisses with Sauternes.
wine from Spain, and an aged Cheddar with a Washington state Syrah are examples
of regional pairings that work well.
rough tannins found in a young red wine from Bordeaux. Although slightly less
creamy, Brie might be another good match.
Why? The acidity in goat cheese gives it a tangy zip that matches perfectly
with the crisp acidity of Sauvignon Blancs. Try French Selles-sur-Cher with
Sancerre from the Loire Valley.
or any sparkling wine paired with a rich, creamy cheese is one of life’s great
pleasures. Try it with a wedge of rich, dense Gruyere.
Beaujolais; Cheese to consider: Brie,
Camembert, goat cheese
Cabernet Franc; Cheese to Consider: Blue,
Brie, Camembert, Cheddar, Fontina, goat cheese, Gorgonzola, Port Salut, Swiss
Cabernet Sauvignon; Cheeses to Consider: Camembert, Cheddar, Colby, Danish Blue, Gorgonzola,
Gouda, Parmesan, Blue cheese, Roquefort
Chardonnay; Cheese to Consider: Brie,
Camembert, goat cheese, Gouda, Gruyere, Parmesan, Provolone
Champagne; Cheese to Consider:
Beaufort, Brie, Camembert, Cheddar, Chevre, Colby, Edam, Gouda, Gruyere,
Parmesan
Chenin Blanc; Cheese to Consider: Camembert,
goat cheese, Graddost
Chianti; Cheese to Consider: Look for
regional cheeses to complement an Italian Chianti, perhaps Fontina, Mozarella,
Parmesan or Provolone
Dessert Wine; Cheese to Consider:
Crème Fraiche, Marscopone, or shake it up with a salty/sweet combo. and
consider a crumble or two of blue cheese.
Gewurztraminer; Cheese to Consider:
Boursin, Camembert, Chevre, Muenster, Swiss, Wensleydale
Gruner Veltliner; Cheese to Consider:
Blue cheese, goat cheese, Munster (the original French version)
Merlot; Cheese to Consider: Brie,
Camembert, Cheddar, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Gruyere, Jarlsberg, Parmesan
Pinot Blanc; Cheese to Consider: Brie,
Camembert, Feta
Pinot Gris; Cheese to Consider: aged
Cheddar, Asiago, Edam, goat cheese, Gouda, Mozarella, Muenster, and even
Ricotta for a unique combo.
Pinot Noir; Cheese to Consider: Brie,
Camembert, Feta, Gruyere, Monterey Jack, Muenster, Port Salut, Swiss
Port; Cheese to Consider: Blue,
Gorgonzola
Riesling; Cheese to Consider: Brie,
Blue, Colby, Edam, Gouda, Monterey Jack
Rioja; Cheese to Consider: Asiago,
Cheddar, Havarti
Sangiovese; Cheese to Consider: Blue,
Fontina, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Provolone, Ricotta
Sauvignon Blanc; Cheese to Consider:
Asiago, Brie, Cheddar, Feta, goat cheese, Gruyere, Neufchatel, Parmesan
Shiraz/Syrah; Cheese to Consider: Cheddar,
Edam, Gouda, Parmesan
Zinfandel; Cheese to Consider: Asiago,
Blue, Feta, goat cheese, Gouda, Gruyere, Muenster
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October 22 & 23, 2011
This Saturday, be sure to stop by and enjoy a glass of wine from The Wine Cellars during the Smyrna Fall Jonquil Festival. We will start pouring at 2pm.
There is no tasting this Saturday, however, there most certainly are Friday Night Flights TODAY – until 9pm.
We hope to see you this weekend.
Shop the arts and crafts market–175 vendors from across the country–and experience a wide selection of festival foods as you stroll through Smyrna’s Fall Jonquil Festival. Be sure to visit the Featured Artists Market and Fresh Harvest Market.
Enjoy the Kid’s Zone and Master Puppeteer, Peter Hart as well as Scott Thompson – Acoustic music at the Veterans Memorial.
A Wine-making Seminar
Monday
October 17, 2011
6:30pm – 8:00pm (seminar starts at 6:45)
(Not a member? Click here to join now.)
One of Atlanta’s Top 10 Wine Bars and voted Best Wine Shop in Smyrna Vinings (3rd year in a row) !
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Best Wine Shop… Cast your vote NOW!
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Please click on the logo to the right, or simply go to the website at http://www.smyrnavinings.com/best-of-smyrna-vinings-2011-wine-store-poll/ and vote for The Wine Cellars.
Thank you for your support!
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The Wine Cellars Announces New Wine Bar, Free Wi-Fi and Extensive Wine List
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 16, 2010 – Many fans already know that The Wine Cellars, located in Metro Atlanta’s city of Smyrna, is one of the metro area’s best places for an eclectic selection of fine wine and wine accessory/gift items. But now, with a brand new wine bar area, free Wi-Fi and an extensive wine list, The Wine Cellars Wine Bar & Internet Café is the perfect place to linger for an entire evening.
Owners Wayne and Reneé Rowe are pleased to announce their exciting new seating and wine bar area where you can enjoy free Wi-Fi and an extensive global by the glass offering that will reach more than 50 selections over the next few weeks.
“Our new by the glass offerings are filled with exciting wines from all around the world featuring boutique vineyards, and new and interesting varietals,” said Mrs. Rowe. “Most are family-owned with small productions. The Wine Cellars Wine Bar & Internet Café offers one of the most unique, yet approachable, wine lists in the metro Atlanta area. The stylish new seating, the free wireless internet access and complete wine program harmoniously work together creating a heightened level of wine experience like no other.”
The Wine Cellars Wine Bar & Internet Café – with its smart, contemporary atmosphere, soft music and relaxing ambiance – has added even more reasons to why The Wine Cellars was chosen Best Wine Shop in Smyrna and Best Wine Shop & Tastings in Atlanta in 2009.
The Wine Cellars Wine Bar & Internet Café, 1295 W. Spring Street, Suite 100, Smyrna, GA 770.437.1753 www.winecellarsonline.com
Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am – 9pm; Friday & Saturday 10am – 10pm
All credit cards accepted
Contact : The Wine Cellars, Inc. Renee Rowe rrowe@winecellarsonline.com
Phone : 770.437.1753
Address : 1295 W. Spring Street, Suite 100, Smyrna, GA
Zip : 30080
City/Town : Smyrna
State/Province : GA
Country : United States
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