TIP OF THE DAY: The Other Valentine “Roses”

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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VALENTINE’S DAY: Roses & Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate truffles covered with rose petals. Photo courtesy VosgesChocolate.com. Edith Piaf sang “La Vie en Rose,” which in French means means “life in pink” (literally), or life through rose-colored glasses. Now, you can take a literal bite of it, with the new Le Chocolat en Rose truffle collection from Vosges Haut Chocolat. The pink Champagne…
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PRODUCT: Champagne For New Year’s Eve

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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TIP OF THE DAY: Champagne Gift

Tomorrow is National Champagne Day (appropriately, it’s New Year’s Eve). Most people bring a bottle of Champagne as a gift to New Year’s Eve parties. Add a book about Champagne, and your gift will be remembered long after the bubbles are gone. See one of our favorite books on Champagne. Photo courtesy Sugardaddy’s Sumptuous Sweeties.