Feb
15
2010
And now for my “I don’t have time to look for the perfect Champagne, I just need a really nice one for the evening….no special occasion” Champagne….Gloria Ferrer Brut. I know, I know, we (Americans) drink Champagne for ‘events’ and ‘occasions’, but that is a real shame. Champagne is just another kind of wine, treat [...]
Nov
05
2009
Continuing my Thanksgiving theme…you cannot go wrong with Champagne. Ever. EVER!
As for Turkey-Day, serve it before the dinner, to get people chatting. Serve it with the turkey, pair wonderfully. The acidity cuts gravy like nobodies business. Champagne and cranberry sauce you ask? Of course! Serve it with dessert. Last but not least, serve it to [...]
Aug
05
2009
Gruet Brut Rose is a fantastic champagne methode sparkler from a winery that just keeps over-delivering! New Mexico is known for many things, but wine is not usually one of them. This team consistently turns out some of the best sparkling wine in the country, though, year after year. It has a lovely, bright floral [...]