Category: Sparkling Wine
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Spumante and More
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear Italian Sparkling? Prosecco right? Well yes, it is the most commonly made sparkling wine in Italy and it’s made in Veneto. It’s fairly distinctive in style, light body and refreshing and lighter bubbles. It’s usually made with at least 85% Glera grapes, and they are…
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Moscato and brunch!
There is undoubtedly one wine that should grace your table when serving brunch at home. Moscato! Now, your reaction may be: 1. Why on earth would I have alcohol mid day or 2. Moscato, isn’t that too sweet? Well, I have news for you… it’s not too sweet or too early in the day. End…
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Champagne and Dim Sum
I’m not sure that I have ever cared if I had an alcoholic beverage when I’ve had dim-sum. Partly because I typically go in the late morning or I’ve been slightly hung over! However, I have changed my mind. I now care. So what happened to change my mind? I attended a dim-sum lunch where Champagne…
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A Wine and Food Adventure in L.A.
When a break is needed from the rain in Vancouver, an easy place to travel to is Los Angeles. And it’s not just sunshine this place offers, expect some outdoor adventure, beach, outdoor markets, fantastic food and wine. Here’s a list of places visited on my last trip to LA… (which 1 year ago in…
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Do you really know Champagne?
Champagne. The crème de la crème of it all. But, did you know not one champagne is the same? They are all different (gasp). I was recently asked if I liked to drink champagne. I of course replied “yes!”, but I was honest when I added: “I am still learning about the different styles and producers,…
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Sparkling Muscadet it is!
I just have to share this wonderful, wonderful discovery I just enjoyed. Sparkling Muscadet. If you are not familiar with this grape, it’s pretty neutral, meaning ‘nothing overly exciting’. BUT it will pair with many dishes (like oysters, shrimp and mussels), so it makes for an easy dinner companion. It’s dry, and usually has a…
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