Remember the review on the three selections of Champagne Henriot? Well, those same friends are having a gathering next month and were having trouble in picking the sparkling wine to kick start said event. So, what else would a good wino do, but have a pre-event with a small group of fellow drunks oenophiles...
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La Caravelle is a producer I first stumbled upon when reading the print version Bon Appetit magazine’s article on Blanc de blancs Champagnes, my favorite style. You can read the article here. I was contacted by the owner of La Caravelle, Rita Jammet, and offered samples. I was very happy to say yes, as...
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Last night was hickory smoked pulled pork BBQ sandwiches, with the meat coming from Whole Foods Alpharetta ($4.99 / lb, $3.49 when you catch it on sale). As we stocked up on this (the kids love it and while I still say beef is the better choice, I like it too), I’ve been trying...
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It was sometime in November of 2006 when I was first introduced to the wonders of Segura Viudas. It was the time of year when distributors were pushing their sparkling wares and we were sampling 3 wines from this Spanish Cava producer, the Brut Reserva, Aria and Reserva Heredad. Unfortunately, the Heredad was corked,...
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When I was out and about in search of Dom Ruinart Rose for Valentine’s Day, I happened upon a couple of great deals. The Billecart-Salmon (reviewed here) was my first and this 1995 Gloria Ferrer was the second.
I have been on the lookout for this bottling, as it is always a well rated* wine...
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