Vol 2.5
CONTENTS
STUFF
letter from the publisher 8
RAGE
comfort food 11
OPINION
the trickle down theory 12
SURREAL
empower yourself 14
EPICUREAN
toothpaste: the misunderstood epicurean delight 18
SEX, WINE & ROCK N’ ROLL
intro 22
cd reviews 23
basement artist: rashaan roland kirk 26
cafe music network 27
TRAVEL
napa and sonoma for the macaroni & cheese set 28
WHAT GIVES?
chardonnay and sugar cookies 31
SPECIAL REPORT
new world wines 34
HEAD SPACE
george hambrecht of hambrecht wine group 42
EDUCATION
learning your ABCs 46
appellations 48
scotch 101 51
ELECTRIC JESTER
america: out of the closet 53
WINE REVIEWS
x rated wines 57
BREW PAGE
seattle — the far out land of beer, beauty and the bizarre 64
VICES
specialty spirits 68
WINE & FOOD
the basics 70
WINE BRATS
the restaurant wine list revolution in full swing 73
WINE BITCH
screw caps: the ultimate wine bottle closure? Or insult? 74