Liquid Assets

Cowboys and Gauchos

"...also run from $30 (Chardonnay) to $50 (Cabernet and Merlot). Lucky for us, he also makes several of the..."

July 16, 2004 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Simon & Garfunkel, the Everly Brothers

Live shot

"...the years, their twin tenors – Simon's a mellow Merlot, Garfunkel's a smoky Shiraz – have intertwined so completely..."

July 9, 2004 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Food-o-File

Wrapping up the Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival means good news and bad

"...Roscar and Passion Food chocolate truffles paired with Becker Merlot and Llano Estacado Port, respectively, to Kathy Leverett's down-home..."

April 23, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

What Is Strangest Is Inseparable

'Dreams of Her'

"...wholly an Austin creation, an ode to late night, Merlot-fueled conversations, and the impact of amour fou on artists,..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Liquid Assets

The wines of the West impress Wes.

"...Limited Selection wines, Sauvignon Blanc ($19), Chardonnay ($29), and Merlot ($32) with the classic taste of great California wine...."

Jan. 9, 2004 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Wine expert Wes Marshall explains why the zins are still in, and recommends his favorites.

"...priced, by the way) wines like cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Then Sutter Home tried taking the zinfandel skins off..."

July 25, 2003 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Suck on This

In anticipation of Jason Henderson's new comic, Sword of Dracula, the Alamo Drafthouse Downtown will host a "blood-sucking triple feature" this Friday.

"...excuse to spend an evening sipping the Alamo's house merlot while being deluged by all things pointy and dental..."

July 25, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Cerronato

Texas Platters

"...of the loopy "Cumbia de los Locos" and the merlot-rich "El Mejoral." Not seeking native Vallenato music any time..."

May 23, 2003 Music Review by Belinda Acosta

Eat Your Heart Out

Not in the mood for love this Valentine's Day? We think we have the answer.

"...to watch while you're crawling into that bottle of merlot that by all rights you should be sharing with..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

"...Mr. Kier loves Austin, vampires, and gallons of house merlot. But please, "Could you tell me where are the..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Liquid Assets

Wes Marshall knows how to celebrate his wines, and he's willing to share that information in this week's "Liquid Assets."

"...and Pheasant Ridge will be showing their first-rate wines. Merlot lovers won't want to miss the chance to try..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Southern Comfort on SoCo

Lambert's has the buzz, the location, the pedigree, and the menu to make some noise in Austin. But does it have MM Pack's recommendation?

"...winner is the $6.50 Pietra Santa Sasso Rosso, a sangiovese/merlot blend from California's Central Coast; another interesting choice is..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Shawn Cirkiel's James Beard House Dinner Menu

"...Veal Tasting With Jade Mountain Reduction Jade Mountain Merlot, Napa Valley 1996..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Food Feature

Elbow

SXSW Records

"...sad lot, likely to lead to a life of Merlot, Silk Cuts, and a straight razor or two if..."

March 15, 2002 Music Review by Marc Savlov

The Kingsbury Manx

SXSW Records

"...What You're Told," the closer. Drunk on Kingsbury Manx merlot. (Thursday, March 14, Scottish Rite Theatre, 9pm)..."

March 15, 2002 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Liquid Assets

Wes Marshall reveals the best wine bargains of 2001.

"...California's sub-$15 bottles in a blind tasting. Their 1999 Merlot ($7 per bottle, $10 for a 1.5L) is smooth..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Libations by the Lake

"...Good choices: Spicewood Vineyards Merlot ($25), King Estate Pinot Gris ($25), Fess Parker Chardonnay..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

The Zinophiles

The Zinfandel Advocates and Producers Come to Austin

"...to Zin is the quality-to-price ratio. While Cabernet and Merlot prices have gone sky-high over the last 20 years,..."

April 20, 2001 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Liquid Assets

Spanish Wines and the 16th Annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...says. "Unlike the French red grapes [Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Merlot], Tempranillo gives rich red colors and good acids even..."

April 6, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Slacker, the Map

It's been over a decade since Slacker premiered at the Dobie Theater. Since then, the lifestyle it celebrated is largely gone, along with the locations it helped make famous. In this "Slacker map," we look at what's disappeared and what's endured.

"...-- in fact, it was almost expected. Cheap house Merlot and cheaper entrées -- black beans and brown rice..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Best Bites

The Cuisines Staff Noshes Through 2000

"...Live Oak brews, watermelon lemonade, Spicewood Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. How blessed I am to know such good and..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Eating Between the Lines

Books for Cooks

"...and six varietals (Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon). She has no place for the..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Elysian Fields Queen of the Meadow (Jetset)

"...and oh so perfect for a chill October evening. Merlot and Gauloises not included...."

Oct. 13, 2000 Music Review by Marc Savlov

Richard Ashcroft Alone With Everybody (Virgin)

"...on and never fully recovers, limping toward a late-night cigarettes-and-Merlot conclusion ("Everybody") that could only sound smart after you're..."

July 14, 2000 Music Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips

"...or Countrymen. It will be a mixture of cabernet, merlot, and syarah grapes that promises to have a mellow..."

June 16, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Jean-Luc's French Bistro

Wes Marshall visits Jean-Luc's French Bistro on a weeknight to check out the food-wine pairings.

"...is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, and 13% Merlot. Greysac is more popular in the U.S. than in..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Food Review by Wes Marshall

After a Fashion

Gucci buys Saint Laurent, International Male sells trendy trash at reasonable prices, Calvin Klein crams raggedy jeans down our throats.

"...purchase a satin-and-sequin evening suit in a color called Merlot. On the other hand, the black velvet Mandarin jacket..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Food-o-File

In this week's edition of Food-o-file, Austin Chronicle Food editor Virginia B. Wood ponders the scarcity of good hot-dog making in Austin and provides details on some upcoming wine tastings.

"...Bordeaux with food from Jean Luc's French Bistro, then Merlot Madness, and the first week of October, they'll pair..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Travel Advisory

"...varietals, so in addition to some Cabernet, Chardonnay, and Merlot, they've planted Sangiovese, Moscato, and Pinot Grigio, among others...."

April 16, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Believe the Buzz

"...a Zinfandel and the velvety smooth character of a Merlot. As antipasti, we preferred the tiny balls of fresh..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

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