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Actually, we mean “rosés,” as in rosé Champagne. Many people like to crack open a bottle of bubbly for V-Day. We think the most appropriate bubbly for this special celebration is a rose-hued sparkling wine. In France, rosé Champagne is made from blending red and white wines. They tend to be more expensive and more…
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If you have an unopened bottle of spirits, it can last for years. But except for collector wines that need bottle age, most wines are meant to be drunk within a year: otherwise, they deteriorate. If you’re not sure about a wine you own, ask at your local wine store. You don’t need a special…
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Nigori (cloudy) saké looks milky, but it’s strictly for adults. Photo by Luigi Anzivino | Wikimedia Commons. If you’re a connoisseur of cold saké, consider a nigori—cloudy—saké the next time you’re at a sushi bar. Nigori saké has a fuller taste and a sweeter finish. It’s a great palate cleanser in preparation for the next…
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Krug Champagne, our favorite. We toast every new year with it. Haven’t picked a celebration bubbly yet? Here are our Champagne and sparkling wine recommendations from a few years ago. We’re tasting them all tonight to update the article. Krug is still our favorite (but pricey). In addition to tête de cuvee bottle in the…
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You can’t help but feel like it’s party time when you have a bottle of Señor Sangria at hand. If you win this week’s Gourmet Giveaway, you’ll soon have an entire case of this tasty blend of real fruit juice and Chilean Merlot, and a reason to have a party. Serve it with tapas or…
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