Written by John Kerr Tips to Stretch the Life of Your Wine There are few things more pleasurable than opening a bottle and pouring that first glass of wine. With…
Written by John Kerr Everyone Should Have a Wine Cellar—Here’s How to Build One That Suits Your Lifestyle and Budget Almost every wine lover dreams of having their own wine…
Written by John Kerr You’ve washed your hands until they’re chapped. You’re well past the awkward stage in the elbow-bump greeting. You’ve dutifully, if sadly, stood by as plays and…
Written by John Kerr The true costs of big-boxes and not shopping at locally owned businesses. A few months ago, I noticed an unusually long string of emails in one…
Written by John Kerr A Europhile’s guide to navigating around the often-confusing wine tariffs. Prepare to pay more for life’s little pleasures—if they happen to come from Europe. The latest…
Written by John Kerr In which we provide you some simple guidelines for a fabulous feast… Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. For four days, the entire nation slows down to…
Written by John Kerr Asheville is bursting with restaurants. Lured by our reputation, new chefs pour into town, whether newly minted at A-B Tech or recent arrivals from the best…
Written by John Kerr of Metro Wines A quick guide to make any dining experience memorable. Most people gravitate towards one or possibly two wines no matter what the occasion.…
Written by John Kerr of Metro Wines A guide to the best values in premium Napa Cabernet Who doesn’t love Cabernet Sauvignon? You’ll find it in vineyards in nearly every…
Written by John Kerr of Metro Wines The forgotten wineries are still among the best. In the iconic wine film Sideways, Miles (played by Paul Giamatti) breaks the ice with…