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Chinon wines

Chinon wines are becoming more popular in fancy restaurants for several reasons. Firstly, Chinon wines are made from Cabernet Franc grapes grown in the Loire Valley region of France, which has a reputation for producing some of the best wines … Continue reading

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Beaujolais

What makes Beaujolais so special? At its best, there is little that can match its perfumed, juicy fruit flavors. Beaujolais is drinkable upon release. It has youthful virtues which makes it hugely successful for novices as well as weather aficionados … Continue reading

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Draft beer

Why draught beer is so popular? Draught beer got its name from the tradition of serving beer to people straight from the barrel back in the day. “Draught” has its origins in the Old English word “dragan,” which meant “to … Continue reading

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Irish Coffee

(We love this true story. at the Buena Vista in San Francisco. This happened to Stella and me while interviewing for a job.) ‘’Let’s go to the market sweet pea. I have the keys to the house car.” “Lemme makes … Continue reading

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Armand de Brignac Champagne

Armand de Brignac known as Ace Of Spades Champagne (750mL) Brut GOLD BOTTLE is the flagship tête de cuvée from the 13th generation Montagne de Reims champagne growers, the Cattier family, the first bottles were released in 2006.[7] The assemblage … Continue reading

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Côte Rôtie

Côte-Rôtie is a small region, covering fewer than 500 acres. It spreads above the village of Ampuis. Sitting on the Western bank of the Rhône river, the vines face south and southeast for maximum ripening, hence the name “roasted slope.” … Continue reading

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Beaune du Château Blanc

Beaune du Chateau Blanc Bouchard Père & Fils has been producing the Beaune du Chateau Blanc since 1907. This is a varietal 100% Chardonnay from five different terroirs of Beaune. Grape od each “climat” are vinified separately then blended. This process … Continue reading

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The history of Champagne

The History of Champagne Sparkling wine was discovered by accident, The winegrowers of the champagne region were trying hard to compete against the Burgundy wines. Although the wine was stored in cellars numerous attempts failed, due to the cold winters … Continue reading

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Côtes du Rousillon

The Roussillon wine region covers the part of the eastern edge of the Pyrenees Mountains.  The Côtes du Roussillon delimited by Les Aspres a natural park, was created in 1977. Only the red wine can claim the title of Les … Continue reading

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Cava faces Champagne

Cava is the Spanish Sparkling Wine The process to make Cava is the same process as how champagne is made. Prosecco or Cava? Well.., well, well Cava will win 10 out of 10 times. Cava is much closer to champagne … Continue reading

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