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Grand cru bubbly, at half the price

in Entertaining, Holidays, Old World, Sparkling, Wine

I recently had the chance to pop open a new Champagne…or at least one that was new to me. It turned about to be a great apéritif before a large family meal, and seemed to be a real crowd pleaser. Champagne De Margerie à Bouzy Grand Cru Brut is a non-vintage Champagne from Bouzy (one…

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  • February 09, 2015

Full-bodied Italian charmer

in Entertaining, Holidays, Old World, Red, Wine

Over the Holidays, I had an opportunity to serve a 2011 Odoardi “GB” Giovan Battista vini di Calabria to a group of family and friends – to much appreciation. My wife and I were introduced to this supple red wine at a pre-theatre meal in the Grill Room at The…

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  • January 09, 2015