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We have been using this indispensable gadget since it first came onto the market, back in our college days. Yet, when we use it in front of guests, most look on with amazement—they’ve never seen a Champagne recorker before. So today’s tip is: Get one for anyone who enjoys a bottle of bubbly. They’re less…
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Have red wine? Pour it in! (photo © BalanceWine.Wordpress.com). When you cook or bake with alcohol, you’re probably aware that the heat evaporates much (but not all) of the alcohol. The New York Times report that a sauce made with wine, then simmered and stirred for 30 minutes, can retain as much as a…
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When Mr. Carson pulled a bottle of wine from the cellar for Lord and Lady Grantham, it was invariably a fine claret (Bordeaux), the wine of choice among the British nobility of Edwardian England. With fish, a “blanc” made from the Sémillon grape was served. So is it a surprise that the hit show “Downton…
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The limited edition bottle for Holiday 2013 is wrapped in snowy white and festive stars. Photo courtesy Chandon. If you’re looking for a special yet affordable bubbly for the holiday season, take a look at this limited edition sparkler from Chandon, a Blanc de Noirs champagne-style wine. Blanc de Noirs means “white from black,”…
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Which witch is that on Les Sorcières wine? Photo courtesy 1Jour1Vin.com. Your wine store should feature some “special Halloween wines” if you’d like to serve (or make a gift of) a theme wine. While it might take some time to track down all of the following wines, consider this advance notice for a sophisticated…
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