How best to enjoy rosé when it’s cold outside? Just add bubbles! For a great sparkling rosé try Gérard Bertrand Cuvee Thomas Jefferson Cremant de Limoux Brut Rosé 2014. For the taste and price, it can be served at a special occasion like Valentine’s Day, or add excitement to any night of the week. Cremant […]
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Balletto Brut Rosé 2013
As if you need an excuse to drink sparkling wine, it’s the holiday season! Whether it is to celebrate with friends and family or just to brighten up a weeknight, you should always have a bottle (or several) ready to drink. One new sparkling wine I discovered recently is the Balletto Brut Rosé 2013. It […]
Italian Bubbly: Toast to Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG
Prosecco has long been synonymous with celebration, but now there’s an extra reason to break out the Italian bubbly – this year the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG region was nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site by the Italian National Commission. It has been a nearly 10-year process. In 2008 the campaign to have the […]
A Taste of Wine from Brazil
The most exciting sparkling wine I have tasted recently is from Brazil. It’s the Casa Valduga 130 Limited Edition, and I discovered it an exclusive event promoting Brazilian wine in Atlanta. The sparkling wine is similar to Champagne as it is made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and gets its bubbles via the traditional method. […]
Oyster & Champagne Party at STK Atlanta
Oysters for $1 each and a glass of champagne for $5 starting at 5pm on Friday, March 31st at STK Atlanta. You really don’t need to know much more than that. Fab food and drinks at a great price at one of Midtown’s coolest spots kind of speaks for itself. But here are the full […]
Toast to the Emmy Awards with Ferrari Brut
Forget what the stars will be wearing at the 68th annual Emmy Awards, it’s all about what the stars will be drinking! And they’ll be drinking one of my favorites: Ferrari Brut. The sparkling wine from the Trentodoc appellation in northern Italy is the Official Sparkling Wine of the Emmys. Ferrari Brut is your go-to […]
Valdo Oro Puro Prosecco
Ring in 2016 with a Prosecco that has the finesse of a fine French sparkling wine with a budget friendly price tag. The Oro Puro Prosecco Superior DOCG Brut is made by Valdo, an Italian winery that was started in 1926 and purchased by the Bolla family in the 1940s. The estate and vineyards are […]
A Visit to Clos Triguedina
When you arrive for a visit at Clos Triguedina, one of the first things you will likely say is “I would like to taste something.” It is a sentiment that has been expressed there countless times over many centuries. Cahors and Clos Triguedina are located along the Pilgrimage Route of Santiago de Compostela. In the […]
Moet Ice Imperial
First taste of Moët Ice Imperial from @MoetUSA, first ever #champagne to be served over ice. #France #vinogram More information: us.moet.com
Spotlight on Alsace
Sparkling, dry or sweet, there’s a wine from Alsace to match your taste. Alsace is located in the northeast of France near the border with Germany. To find it on a map, look for Paris, then move your finger east, through Champagne. Like Champagne, Alsace produces sparkling wine using the traditional method, called Crémant d’Alsace. […]