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The History of the prestige cuvée in Champagne

By Caroline Henry

In glossary terms, a prestige cuvée is an exceptional Champagne, generally aged extensively and very carefully blended from the best parcels, which sell for...

April 4, 2013 in Wine Reviews
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Italian Sparklers

By Gregory Dal Piaz

Rounding out our reviews of Sparkling wines in 2012 is this brief look at a handful of prosecco and Franciacorta wines. You'll find links to all of our...

December 28, 2012 in Wine Reviews
Top 15 Classic Sparkling Wines for the Holidays

By Gregory Dal Piaz

La Methode Champenoise, Methodo Classico, Classic Sparkling wine--no matter what you call it we know what you’re talking about. It’s probably a blend of...

December 27, 2012 in Wine Reviews
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Top 10 Sparkling Wines of the Holiday Season

By Gregory Dal Piaz

I’ve been tasting sparkling wines as of late, and am in the midst of publishing my tasting notes by category, beginning with Cavas next week. But, in light...

December 20, 2012 in Wine Reviews
Trait-d'Union or a cult group of high quality terroir Champagne producers

By Caroline Henry

As harvest is once again upon us, I thought it would be fun to elaborate on a few Champagne producers who have been working in a different way for a few...

October 12, 2012 in People in Wine
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Champagne Boizel, a Family, a House, a Tradition

By Caroline Henry

Several months ago I ended up in Evelyne Boizel’s office – without an appointment mind you – and spent about 45 minutes waiting for a mutual friend who...

July 20, 2012 in People in Wine
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Wine for Weddings: The Toast

By Carly Wray

Here's a confession: I served terrible Champagne (sorry, "Champagne") at my wedding. I was too young to know better and my guests were too Baptist to drink...

May 30, 2012 in Wine Varieties
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Moet Ice Imperial and 5 other Gimmick Wines

By Clare Goggin Sivits

Summertime means drinking Champagne on ice, right? Well that’s what Moet & Chandon wants you to think. The winery has released their Moet Ice Imperial, a...

May 24, 2012 in Wine Varieties
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Decoding the Sparkling Wine Label

By Gregory Dal Piaz

The time is upon us! The time to buy sparkling wine that is. Don't know where to begin? Starting here is a good place. We've put together a handy, simplified...

December 29, 2011 in Wine Varieties
Champagne and Smoked Salmon

By Gregory Dal Piaz

In addition to simply tasting some Champagne, I also paired the bubbly with an array of smoked salmon that my colleague Kate Statton was tasting for an...

December 28, 2011 in Wine Reviews