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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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Saké Cider: a saké cocktail for harvest season. Photo courtesy Haru. Today is National Saké Day, or “Nihonshu no Hi,” as it’s known in Japan. In Japan, October 1st is the traditional beginning of the new saké season. Brewmasters across the nation begin the process of producing their saké. Today, forget the hot saké…
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Drinking your dessert is especially delightful on a warm summer night. Start with a scoop of your favorite sorbet in a wine glass or stemmed dessert dish; top with sparkling wine and an optional garnish. You can have a higher proportion of wine to sorbet, as in the photo at right—a glass of sparkling wine…
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