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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For those about to ask, I actually paid for this wine. It was a reasonable, for Champagne that is, $19.99 for a half bottle at Total Wine. While I’m not a big fan of theirs (or big boxes in general), they do have a nice selection of half bottles compared to most shops. I...
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OTBN = Open That Bottle Night. A tradition born in 2000, calling oenophiles from far and wide to gather with their brethren and open special occasion bottles of wine that just never found their name called to the podium. Sort of like Susan Lucci, though she too eventually found acceptance and recognition.
The annual event,...
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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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