Mar
19
2010
A romantic Champagne… First loved by women, its balance and its delicacy have made it a revered wine appreciated by everyone.The production secrets and the vinification method of this cuvee go back to the origins of the House of Billecart-Salmon and have been handed down for seven generations. The Brut Rose is a blend of [...]
Mar
18
2010
By Christina Pomoni
Ordering the right wine-meal combination that matches your dining occasion can be a real art; and a real trick. But, if you do it, you will definitely enjoy an unforgettable dining experience.
Unless you are a wine connoisseur, the leather-bound wine list looks threatening and puzzling with the number of wine varieties of varied [...]
Mar
16
2010
Bruno Fina spent the 1990's running Sicily's experimental cellar at Alcamo, applying radical techniques to Sicilian varieties in pursuit of their true vocation. He advised growers making plantings - so he knows where the best grapes are, and what they can do. His cellar, near Erice, was ready for the superb 2005 vintage. Nero d'Avola [...]
Oct
14
2009
The terms wine glasses and wine goblets are essentially interchangeable, though the goblet is a more traditional form that was used centuries ago. Unlike today’s typical wine glasses, these were made of other materials.