Sparkling Wine

Value and Versatility: Italian Sparkling Wines

Richard Jennings | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Italy, Winetasting, Asti, Moscato, Prosecco, Wine, Sparkling Wine, Moscato D'asti, Lambrusco, Franciacorta, Brachetto, San Francisco News

There's a lot more to sparkling wine in Italy than Prosecco. Italy has the largest proliferation of different kinds of sparkling wines of any country.

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Moscato Madness: Identifying the Good Stuff

Richard Jennings | Posted 04.09.2012

Read More: Winetasting, Wine, Sparkling Wine, Rap, Hip Hop, Moscato D'asti, Moscato, Asti Spumante, Barefoot Cellars, Muscat, Gallo Family, San Francisco News

Some Moscato wines, especially from Italy's Asti region, are terrific. Others, produced by huge wine conglomerates on an industrial basis looking to cash in on the latest trend, are truly dreadful.

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My Top Ten Wine Moments of 2011

Mary Orlin | Posted 02.29.2012

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Although we're still going through challenging economic times, spirits of the vintners throughout wine country seem to be rising. Keeping that positive state of mind, here are my top 10 wine moments of 2011.

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10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Champagne

Honest Cooking | Posted 02.29.2012

Read More: New Years Eve, Honest Cooking, New Year, Winecast, Sparkling Wine, Champagne Facts, French Champagne, Food News

Great sparkling wine is made all over the world but the most famous, and still unrivaled for quality, is made in France.

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7 Ways To Drink Champagne Smarter

Food Republic | Posted 02.29.2012

Read More: Champagne, Food, Wine, Sparkling Wine, Food and Wine Pairing, Champagne Tips, About Champagne, How to Drink Champagne, Food News

No matter how many times that you hear Champagne isn't just for special occasions, most of us don't get around to buying it until we have something to toast -- be it the New Year or some other momentous occasion.

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Organic Sparkling Wine Picks for New Year's Eve

Clean Plates | Posted 02.27.2012

Read More: Champagne, New Year's Eve, Sparkling Wine, Biodynamic Wine, Organic Wine, New Year's, Food News

Whether the first moments of 2012 find you dancing under bright lights, hiding away at the beach or cozy at home, chances are there will be sparkles. Make a toast to your health and the environment by choosing something natural.

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5 Sparkling Cocktails To Help You Ring In The New Year

Imbibe | Posted 02.27.2012

Read More: Limoncello, Gin, Champagne Cocktails, Bitters, Slidepollajax, Champagne, Sparkling Wine, Sparkling Wine Cocktails, Prosecco, Cocktails, Cognac Cocktails, Brandy Cocktails, Bourbon Cocktails, KitchenDaily News

Planning to end your year with a pop? Sparkling cocktails are a fun way to put an even more celebratory twist on the traditional glass of bubbly.

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Choosing Sparkling Wine For New Year's

Kitchen Daily | Joseph Erdos | Posted 12.30.2011

Read More: Video, Choosing Sparkling Wine, Sparkling Wine Guide, Cava, New Year's Sparkling Wine, Champagne, Cremant, Sparkling Wine, New Year's Champagne, Holidays Canada, Prosecco, KitchenDaily News

All around the world people will be celebrating the new year that most likely includes a glass of bubbly. Sparkling wine has the great ability to pair...

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How To Open Champagne (You May Need A Sword)

Kitchen Daily | Posted 12.31.2011

Read More: Sabering Champagne, Video, Serving Champagne, How to Open Champagne With a Sword, Champagne, Sparkling Wine, Holidays Canada, Sabrage, How to Open Champagne, KitchenDaily News

Do you want to impress your family and friends this New Year's Eve? One perfect way to do so is knowing how to properly open a bottle of sparkling win...

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A User-Friendly Guide To Budget Bubbly

Anna Watson Carl | Posted 01.28.2012

Read More: Inexpensive Wine, Budget Wine, Wine, Sparkling Wine, Slidepollajax, Budget Sparkling Wine, Champagne Alternatives, Inexpensive Sparkling Wine, Food News

Opening a bottle of true Champagne can set you back $50 or more, which is why I've become somewhat of an expert on budget bubblies.

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10 Wines For Thanksgiving -- No Pinot Or Chardonnay Allowed

Mary Orlin | Posted 01.18.2012

Read More: Thanksgiving Wine, Merlot, Lioco, Earthstone, Holiday Wine, Pacific Rim, Sparkling Wine, Chateau Coutet, Recuerdo Wine, Dessert Wine, Dashe Wine, Grenache, Decoy, Sauternes, Pine Ridge, Wine, Bagrationi, Brut Rose, Chenin Blanc, Malbec, Seguras Viudas, Slidepollajax, Food News

I like to introduce my guests to interesting wines, wines that you might not otherwise try with a holiday dinner. So no Pinot Noir or Chardonnay here, just my top 10 recommendations to try along with the turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie.

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The Generous Pour

George Miliotes | Posted 09.13.2011

Read More: Wine, France, Sommelier, Alicante, Sonoma, Napa Valley, Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Food News

I believe wine education at any level must be experienced first-hand, so let's have a "virtual tasting" right here, as I share with you some of my favorite picks for the warm summer months.

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Celebrate Consumer Diversity for a Healthier, More Diverse Wine Industry

Tim Hanni | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Wine Country, New Year, Rating, Wine Business, Recemmendation, Champagne, Marketing, Viticulture, Wine, Best Wine, Sparkling Wine, Enology, Hanni, Business News

Wine consumers come in all shapes, sizes, gender, adult age and socio-economic groups. Wines come in many colors, flavors, styles and price points. Lo...

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Champagne Cocktails For New Year's Eve

Liquor.com | Posted 05.25.2011

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The bubbly will be flowing freely Friday night, but there's a lot more you can do with sparkling wine than just sip it. You can mix it with many diffe...

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A Thanksgiving Colorado Wine Pairing Guide

Jacob Harkins | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Orange Muscat, Garfield Estate Cellars, Snowy Peaks Winery, Creekside Cellars, Bookcliff Vineyards, Gruet Winery, Thanksgiving, Riesling, Colorado Cellars, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine, Wine Pairing, Thanksgiving 2010, Thanksgiving Wine, Wine for Thanksgiving, Wine Pairing Guide, Wine Pairing for Thanksgiving, Denver News

The medley of flavors at the dinner table -- not to mention the myriad palates that will be sitting at it -- can make pairing wines on Thanksgiving Day a brutal task.

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New Year's Sparklers: Bubbles for Every Budget

Ari Bendersky | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Schramsberg, New Year's Eve, New Year's, Celebration, Bin 36, Bubbly, Champagne, Bollinger, Sparkling Wine, Champagne Toast, Alsatian Wine, Lucien Albrecht, Mionetto, Chicago News

You don't have to splurge on Champagne (but you'll enjoy it if you do), and can find some great deals with wine from Alsace to New Mexico (yes, you read that right).

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Who Wants Wine?

Ari Bendersky | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Chicago Restaurants, Laurent Perrier, Nacional 27, Mission Haut Brion, Red Wine, Chicago Wine, Wine, Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Adam Seger, Sauvignon Blanc, Shawn McClain, Custom House, Walter Hansel, Chciago Wine Deals, Food, Vivo, Chicago News

How many times have you gone out to dinner, looked at the wine list and scoffed at the price of some of the bottles?

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