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