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What’s in a Wine Name?

January 14, 2013 – 12:01 am

What’s in a wine name? In the wine world, names are very important. Wineries and wine regions are proud of their wines whether it is the individual winery or a specific wine area.

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Shipwrecked Champagne to be auctioned in June 2012

March 20, 2012 – 12:02 am

Auction on June 8 of 11 bottles of Champagne from 1800’s shipwreck.

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Countdown to Christmas: 11 days – Heirloom Tomato Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette Recipe

December 12, 2011 – 9:24 pm

Enjoy this salad for everyday meals or perhaps with Christmas or New Year’s dinner. If you don’t have champagne vinaigrette on hand, check out some winery tasting rooms or specialty stores including Williams-Sonoma. Cheers! Kathy Heirloom Tomato Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette Serves 4 Ingredients 8 mixed heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut in wedges 3 shallots, […]

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Thanksgiving Day Wines

November 7, 2011 – 9:15 am

Thanksgiving Wines   For many people in the US, Thanksgiving Day is a holiday to look forward to with a sumptuous feast. Are you planning a full traditional roasted turkey dinner including succulent roasted turkey with mashed potatoes? If you don’t like to peel potatoes check out the recipe Rachel Ray suggested with mashed potatoes […]

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25th Annual Grapefest Festival in Texas

August 19, 2011 – 1:01 am

Plan to travel to Texas in September so you can enjoy the 25th Annual Grapefest in Historic Downtown Grapevine, Texas. The dates are September 15, 16, 17, and 18, 2011. According to the online information, this is “the largest wine festival in the Southwest.” Events include entertainment, wine tasting, a culinary pavilion, GrapeFest Golf Classic, […]

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A Special Beverage with Champagne

July 3, 2011 – 7:11 pm

I really enjoy most Champagnes and sparkling wines. They are light and refreshing while pairing well with food. Champagne and sparkling wine should be used everyday not just for special occasions. It would be nice if the price were lower so it could become more popular as an every day drink. If you want to […]

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British Royal Family Supports Vineyards in England

May 10, 2011 – 8:21 am

The British Royal Family is supporting the wine industry in England. According to an article published in Decanter.com, during May, three hectares of grapevines will be planted in Windsor Great Park. The article, Royal Vineyards Planted in Windsor, by Adam Lechmere notes the vineyards will be managed by Laithwaites. However the Duke of Edinburgh has […]

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Recipes Using Champagne, Great for Mother’s Day!

May 3, 2011 – 8:30 am

Are you looking for something special for Mother’s Day? While Champagne and sparkling wine are great anytime, you will want to check out these two recipes that use Champagne. The Sparkling Berry Champagne is easy and can be quickly made while the Red Raspberry Champagne Granita with numerous steps takes about 1 ½ hours plus […]

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Celebrating the New Year with Barefoot Moscato Spumante

January 1, 2011 – 8:18 am

Happy New Year! We wish everyone a wonderful New Year! We began to celebrate the New Year about seven hours early but it was great to relax with a glass of Moscato Spumante while dinner was cooking. The Champagne/sparkling wine we opened was Barefoot Bubbly Moscato Spumante Champagne from Barefoot Cellars in California. The wine […]

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How to Keep More Bubbles in Your Champagne

December 31, 2010 – 9:22 am

Just in time for celebrating the New Year with Champagne or sparkling wine. Have you ever wondered as you poured a flute of the sparkling Champagne if you were pouring it correctly? Were you wishing there might be more bubbles or that they might last a little longer? Some studies have been done that show […]

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