With the chill of Winter finally settling in, there’s no time like the present to embrace our latest Wine Word of the Week: Fortified Wine. These delightful wines are generally hearty, rich in flavor and sure to warm you up from the inside out! Introduced in the 17th century, fortified wines are wines to which distilled spirits have been added, usually a neutral grape... Read More
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A few days ago I featured these delicious sparkling wines on WPTV's Holiday Show but due to time constraints we shortened the segment and I didn't want you to miss out on these fabulous finds! While these sparklers are indeed perfect for ringing in the New Year, at these price points they are also perfect for enjoying during the week. If you make one vinous New Year's resolution this year, I'd like to encourage you to drink more sparkling wine. These wines are so delicious and food friendly it's a shame to only think of them during the last month of the year! So without further ado, here are 5 sparkling wines for ringing in and enjoying throughout the New Year:
1.) Charles Bove Brut, Loire, Valley, France, NV ($14): Hailing from the Loire Valley, this delicate sparkler is made primarily from Chenin Blanc w a dollop of Chardonnay to add richness. Made in the same method as Champagne, the méthode traditionnelle, the wine then rests in the cellar for 18 months on the lees before being released. With lovely notes of white flowers, apples and citrus this wine makes a perfect aperitif or paired with lighter fare such as shellfish or salads.2.) Domaine Badoz Cremant du Jura Brut, Jura, France, NV ($20): This wine is crafted entirely from Chardonnay grapes grown in France's Jura region, located just outside of Burgundy. The term "cremant" on a wine label indicates the wine is sparkling and is generally used for French sparklers which are not from the Champagne region. This delightful bubbly is crisp and dry with notes of red delicious apple, bright citrus fruit and toasted brioche.
3.) Schramsberg Mirabelle Brut Rosé, North Coast, CA, NV ($23): This pink sparkler from California’s North Coast is also crafted in the méthode traditionnelle and derives its gorgeous pink hue from still Pinot Noir added to the base wine. The term "Brut" on a sparkling wine or Champagne label indicates the wine will be dry although, unlike France, there is no legal definition in the US. This wine has enticing notes of wild strawberry, raspberry and spiced apple and a refreshingly dry finish.4.) Gramona Cava La Cuvée Gran Reserva, Penedes, Spain, 2011 ($24): Unlike many wine regions around the world, Spain only releases wines when the winemaker deems them ready to drink and, lucky for us, this 2011 Cava is ready to go! While made in the same method as Champagne, Cava utilizes different grape varieties indigenous to Spain: this wine is a blend of 70% Xarel-lo and 30% Macabeo hand harvested from 40-70 year old vines. The finished wine exhibits notes of poached pear, citrus and brioche with a slight oxidative note.
5.) Barone Pizzini Animante Franciacorta, Lombardy, Italy, ($35): While Prosecco gets most of the love these days, Italy’s first sparkling wine region to receive the esteemed DOCG status is Franciacorta. Unlike Prosecco, Franciacorta is made in the méthode traditionnelle and this wine is a blend of 78% Chardonnay, 18% Pinot Nero and 4% Pinot Bianco aged on the lees for 18-30 months. It has delightful notes of peach, pear and apple with a crisp, bright acidity.Wishing you a very Happy New Year,
A few days ago I featured these delicious sparkling wines on WPTV’s Holiday Show but due to time constraints we shortened the segment and I didn’t want you to miss out on these fabulous finds! While these sparklers are indeed perfect for ringing in the New Year, at these price points they are also perfect for enjoying during the week. If you make one vinous... Read More
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Since the days of Dom Pérignon, Champagne has enticed many of the world's most glamorous people. From fashion icons to French emperors it seems no profession was immune to its sparkling charms (Napoleon also invented the art of Sabrage, for more info click here). So with New Year's Eve only a few days away, I wanted to share this collection of quotes from some of Champagne's most famous fans:1.) "I only drink Champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not." - Coco Chanel2.) "Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right." - Mark Twain3.) "Champagne is the only wine that leaves a woman beautiful after drinking it." - Madame de Pompadour4.) “Champagne! In victory one deserves it, in defeat one needs it.” - Napoleon Bonaparte5.) “Remember gentlemen, it’s not just France we are fighting for, it’s Champagne!” – Winston Churchill6.) “Pleasure without Champagne is purely artificial.” – Oscar Wilde7.) “There comes a time in every woman’s life when the only thing that helps is a glass of Champagne.” - Bette Davis8.) “Come quickly, I am tasting the stars!” - Dom Pérignon9.) "Champagne for my real friends and real pain for my sham friends." - Tom Waits10.) “I drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I’m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it—unless I’m thirsty.” - Lilly Bollinger11.) “Champagne…it gives you the impression that every day is Sunday.” – Marlene Dietrich12.) "Champagne is one of the elegant extras of life." - Charles Dickens13.) "Champagne is the one thing that gives me zest when I feel tired." - Brigitte Bardot14.) "Burgundy make you think silly things; Bordeaux makes you talk about them; and Champagne makes you do them." - Jean Anthelme Brillat SavarinHappy New Year,
Since the days of Dom Pérignon, Champagne has enticed many of the world’s most glamorous people. From fashion icons to French emperors it seems no profession was immune to its sparkling charms (Napoleon also invented the art of Sabrage, for more info click here). So with New Year’s Eve only a few days away, I wanted to share this collection of quotes from some of... Read More
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"There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort." - Jane Austen
If you're looking to add a little panache to your next holiday soirée, have I got a Fabulous Find for you! I recently discovered Juliska's "Amalia" Champagne flutes and was instantly smitten by this line of exquisite, handmade stemware that can make drinking bubbly feel even more special (yes, it is possible!).
These stunningly statuesque flutes are made of mouth blown, lead-free glass by passionate, creative artisans in the hills outside Prague. As such, no two glasses are identical which celebrates the craftsmanship at the heart of the Juliska brand. Founded in 2001 by dynamic husband and wife team Capucine and David Gooding, Juliska has grown from an assortment of 40 mouth-blown Bohemian glasses, to hundreds of beautiful items in over a dozen different categories for the table and home. The couple draws inspiration from their two-pronged manifesto: L'Amour and Savoir Vivre, or love and the art of living well. They elaborate, "We believe in savoring the moment, loving your life, being bold, making your own rules and always finding reasons to celebrate!" I don't know about you but I'll toast to that!
The Amalia flutes come in three different styles and sizes, the Amalia flute ($74), the Amalia Tulip flute ($68), and the Amalia Grande flute ($98). Each glass features a whimsical thread of twisted glass gracefully tracing its way up the bowl or stem of the glass, perfectly mimicking Champagne's hallmark bubbles (to see them in action, please click here). These glamorous glasses will make the perfect holiday gift for the Champagne lover in your life and are also perfect for ringing in the New Year! South Florida residents can find the Amalia flutes at Linen Closet, my favorite boutique in downtown Delray Beach, otherwise they are available on Juliska.com. For even more wonderful gifts for the wine lover who has everything, please check out my latest article for Fox News by clicking here.Cheers,
“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” – Jane Austen If you’re looking to add a little panache to your next holiday soirée, have I got a Fabulous Find for you! I recently discovered Juliska’s “Amalia” Champagne flutes and was instantly smitten by this line of exquisite, handmade stemware that can make drinking bubbly feel even more special (yes, it is... Read More
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