Skyland Package Store - Atlanta

Grand Re-Opening on February 12

2009-02-09T21:43:45Z

Hey guys,

Thanks for all the support over the years. We are happy to announce that the Skyland Package Liquor Store will be reopening on February 12, 2009. In celebration of this event, Skyland Package will be offering a 10% discount on wine & champagne for the Valentine’s Day weekend (2/12/09 through 2/14/09).

Our new store hours will be from 10AM - 11:30PM Monday through Thursday, and 10AM - 11:45PM on Fridays and Saturdays. We look foward to seeing at our store soon.

Thanks,

Team Skyland Package
www.skylandpackage.com

How To Make A Sangria

2008-05-29T14:25:06Z

A sangria is a popular bar drink that can made from the following ingredients:

A large pitcher
1 tablespoon sugar
24 ounces red wine, Spanish, dry
12 ounces carbonated water
lemon peel, cut in strips
1 orange, sliced

If you’re missing the red wine or carbonated water, feel free to stop our Atlanta store to purchase more. Once you have all of these ingredients follow these instructions:

Pour sugar, wine, ice cubes and carbonated water in a large glass pitcher
Mix these ingredients.
Add lemon peel and orange.
Pour into servings into wine glasses.

Here’s a link to a video on how to make a sangria, that can also be helpful. Enjoy.

Skyland Package: Your Store, Your Suggestions

2008-05-23T20:40:06Z

Hey Friends,

At Skyland Package we believe in taking part in the community. We also recognize that the community takes an active role in supporting our store in Atlanta. As we take our business online, we also want to continue the relationship we have with our daily customers online. And that’s why we would like your help!

Please post your comments below this article with your with favorite Summer drinks, favorite food and wine pairing, or favorite beer. We are open to any suggestions you may have! Our goal is to have the new articles, videos and tips by June, if not sooner!

On another note, to my friends who are smokers or non-smokers, please visit smokersignup.com to sign up for savings on your favorite cigarette brands by using the promotional code 239460. This saves you money and helps out our store.

Thank you again for all of your support!

How To Make A Mimosa

2008-05-28T20:20:44Z

The drink recipe for a mimosa is very easy to remember. Here’s a list of the items needed (many of which we have available at our store location in Atlanta):

3 ounces Champagne
3 ounces Orange Juice
A champagne glass

Instructions for making a mimosa are pretty simple:

Combine ingredients
Serve in champagne glass.

This recipe serves 1 person.

Here’s a video on how to make a mimosa that I found on YouTube that can further illustrate the recipe above. Enjoy.

How To Make A Margarita

2008-05-22T06:26:17Z

Hey guys,

Summer is the ideal season to take a trip to “Margaritaville”. Because of that, we here at SkylandPackage.com want you to be prepared with tips on how to make a margarita.

Here’s a list of items that you will need (which we have available at our store location in Atlanta):

1 1/2 ounces tequila
1/2 ounce triple sec
1 ounce lime juice
A cocktail glass (or two)
Salt
Shaker & Strainer
Ice
Lemon or Lime Rinds

Once you have your items, follow these instructions to make the perfect margarita:

Rub rim of cocktail glass with rind of lemon or lime,
Dip rim of cocktail glass in salt.
Shake ingredients with ice and strain into the salt-rimmed glass.

If those instructions are not clear enough, here’s a video on how to make a margarita that I found on YouTube. Enjoy.

Gwinnett Liquor Store Owner: Pro Anti-Sunday Sales

2008-05-23T17:53:56Z

I happened to come across an interesting article in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution written by James Salzer, who discussed the issue of packaged liquor sales on Sunday. We know our customers love purchasing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the week, Mondays through Saturdays, at our store in Atlanta, however state laws prohibit us from being open for business on Sundays. Hey, even we need one day off.

Here’s an excerpt from that article:

The Christian Right and Gov. Sonny Perdue get credit for killing a bill to allow Sunday sales of packaged alcohol again this year, but lobbyists and lawmakers say credit also goes to a surprising opponent: a Gwinnett County liquor store owner.

For two years in a row, they say, Richard Tucker, co-owner of Suwanee’s Beverage SuperStore and chairman of the Gwinnett County Convention and Visitors Bureau, has worked behind the scenes to stop legislation that would have let voters decide whether beer, wine and liquor should be sold in stores on Sundays.

To read the rest of this article visit the AJC.com.

Grill-friendly Red Wines

2008-05-28T20:26:46Z

Zinfandels will be able to handle a wide variety of red meats. This bold red wine bellies up to meaty, smokey flavors – allowing the varietal’s black pepper spice, acidity and ripe tannins to carry the meat’s fats and texture to a new dimension. A Zin will also work well with barbecue sauce, steak sauce and mild salsas – if there is too much spice in the sauce the two will compete and both the wine and the sauce end up as losers.

Merlot is the spicy sauce answer to the above dilemma. With the characteristic fruit-forward flavor profile, this varietal will support the spice and not aggravate it. Grilled pork chops, chicken and garden-variety salads with lighter dressings also mingle well with Merlot.

Shiraz/Syrah another varietal that makes the grill-friendly wine list. This varietal is delicious with just about any red meat. Offering dynamic, somewhat aggressive fruit flavors, balanced with more mellow tannins and a softer-fuller body – this wine’s place to shine is definitely at a barbecue gathering! Rhone Syrahs tend to have a smokier flavor characteristic and lend themselves extremely well to smoked brisket.

Cabernet Sauvignon is made for steaks with a higher fat content and burgers of beef or turkey will pair equally well. The tighter tannins are significantly mellowed by the meat’s fat, producing a palate pleaser to remember! Top your burgers with bold cheeses, like blue or sharp cheddar and this varietal gets even better!

Pinot Noir a flexible varietal that is known for being extremely food-friendly. Can go from grilled fish to a juicy burger in a single sip! Pinot Noir is an ideal candidate for grilled fish – especially salmon, burgers and chicken both bare their best in the presence of Pinot Noir. If you aren’t sure if what wine will work with your grilled dinner, Pinot Noir will likely be your best bet.

White Wine Pairing with Grilled Entrees

2008-05-28T22:03:39Z

Chardonnay will work wonderfully with grilled fish (including shellfish), chicken with creamy sauces, and grilled corn on the cob with lots of butter!

Riesling the perfect varietal for grilled brats, shrimp, barbecue chicken, grilled pineapple and a variety of grilled veggies.

Sauvignon Blanc has a herbaceous quality that supports marinades and sauces with similar attributes. For example, grilled chicken that has been doused in Italian dressing or a citrus marinade will be unbeatable with a Sauvignon Blanc. Likewise, roasted peppers, veggies in fresh herbs, grilled fish with dill and lemon will all be highlighted in tandem with a Sauvignon Blanc.

Gewurztraminer often offers a balance to spice with its slightly to moderately sweet character. This varietal would be a great choice to go with blackened Mahi Mahi, or grilled Cajun chicken with fresh mango salsa.

In general, red wines go well with grilled red meats – we’re talking your basic burgers, steaks, ribs and the like. These meats can be somewhat salty, a bit smokey and tend to be a touch sweeter if grilled due to marinades, sauces, condiments, cooking times, etc. The lighter meats and sauces are more apt to flow better with white wines that share similar flavors as the foods they are meant to accent. If you are having a backyard barbecue, offer a few whites and a few reds and let your guests mix and match to see which flavor pairs suit their preferences. They are no hard and fast rules when it comes to pairing wines with your grilled foods, just generalities that can get you going. Ultimately it is your palate that your seeking to please by the wine pairing.

Hello world!

2008-05-19T07:10:59Z

Welcome to the Skyland Package Store website. SkylandPackage.com is your online resource for information on alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

At SkylandPackage.com you will find articles on choosing the right wine for a dinner engagement, tips on how to make your favorite bar drinks, news and updates about our store in Atlanta, Georgia, as wells as videos and contests.

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