Last Friday saw the resurrection of a previously canceled tasting of sparkling rosés. Of course, you know I’m never one to pass up on some bubbles, so I attended in the hopes of catching a few items I’d not yet had. 4 out of 5 ain’t bad, as the other one I already have...
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Value holds different meaning for everyone. If you are worth a billion dollars, spending a few hundred dollars for a bottle of bubbly isn’t going to really mean much to you. If you’re of much more limited funds, $20 can feed a family of five to a decent home cooked meal. Overall, I feel...
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FULL DISCLOSURE: I received this wine as a press sample. Suggested retail is $15.
Last night was roast chicken night, with a really tasty recipe out of Bon Appétit magazine that included my first (but not last) taste of roasted broccoli. The wine recommendation was a bourgogne and as some of you realize, that usually...
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FULL DISCLOSURE: This wine was a sample.
When it comes to value in sparkling wine, Spain and their Cava come to mind before any other category. I’ve not had the Cristalino in several years and the rosé is something I’d not had at all.
Jaume Serra is the name of the winery, with Cristalino being the...
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