Ordering wine can be overwhelming when you’re faced with a long wine list at a fancy restaurant, and it might even make you feel anxious. Here are some of the most common mistakes you can avoid while ordering wine, according to a sommelier. Avoid ordering items you can easily find at a grocery store. Dining out is a chance to try something new and unique Wines from major regions like Bordeaux and Napa Valley can be overpriced. Instead, consider options from nearby areas to save on costs. American wine drinkers often favor high-alcohol, bold red wines, but many of these bottles are still too young. Instead, opt for light-bodied reds that are made ready to drink when bottled. Chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, and pinot grigio tend to be people’s “comfort-zone” wines, but there are many other white wines to discover. There are more than 1,000 grape varieties native to Italy alone, so don’t be afraid to try “under the radar” white wines.
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Slow no wake — Resorter cover June 21, 2023
On an early morning paddle from Pier 219 in Cedar Point Park, Williams Bay, Pam Lindley said she was thrilled but “very surprised I’m the only one out here” enjoying Geneva Lake. “With this view, I’m taken back to my wonderful childhood, as I grew up at the lake, in Cedar Point. The familiar phrase, ‘Slow No Wake,’ has been etched in my mind for what seems like a lifetime and, now, is front and center. Immediately, I vow to remember this unbelievable experience forever and what the familiar phrase might really be saying to me on this beautiful morning.”
Pawprints in the snow — Resorter cover Feb. 8, 2023
Kimberly Lempart's dog, Booty, enjoying a day in Delavan's Springs Park.
The fall colors were luscious this autumn in White River County Park, located in the town of Lyons.
The 174th Walworth County Fair was one of several highlights this summer. What's even better? Next year's fair will be the 175th!
Winterfest — Resorter cover Feb. 1, 2023
Biggest wintertime event in the Lake Geneva? Has to be Winterfest, the five-day festival centered around the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Championship.
Bloom — Resorter cover Sept. 6, 2023
The picturesque Geneva Lake shoreline at Edgewater Park in Williams Bay.
Abominable Snow Race — Resorter cover Jan. 11, 2023
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