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Champagne and Sparkling Wine for the Holidays

by denman on December 9, 2008

Celebrate the season with these great value bubblies
Sparkling wines should be en joyed throughout the year. When Madame Lilly Bollinger (of the Bollinger Champagne house) was asked by a London reporter when she drank Champagne, she replied, “I drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When [...]

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Dom Perignon Oenotheque 1993

by denman on December 9, 2008

Dom Perignon Oenotheque 1993 – This is one of those coruscating gems released every 12 to 15 years when the “intensity of classic character” from its aging in the cellar has brought the wine to near perfection. There is a huge “Wow” factor involved when taking the first sip of this wine. The words “class” [...]

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Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rosé Brut

by denman on December 9, 2008

Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rosé Brut – “The best-selling rosé Champagne in the world,” this wine is one of the few still made by the saignée method, which enhances the phenolics and flavor compounds. Deep, salmon-pink color with hints of strawberries and black cherries. Layers of flavor in the mouth followed by a lengthy, satisfying finish. [...]

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Pommery Brut Rosé

by denman on December 9, 2008

Pommery Brut Rosé – One-third Chardonnay, one-third Pinot Noir and one-third Pinot Meunier. Beautiful strawberry bouquet. Fresh and lively flavors with subtlety and charm. “Joyous in the daytime, romantic at night.” From the first Champagne house to make a commitment to a “greener and cleaner world.” $70

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Veuve Clicquot Vintage Brut 2000

by denman on December 9, 2008

Veuve Clicquot Vintage Brut 2000 – 60% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay and 7% Pinot Meunier make up this remarkably feminine, delicate cuvee. Flowers in the bouquet. Surprising long, full finish. $65

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Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label

by denman on December 9, 2008

Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label – This current release is the best non-vintage Clicquot I’ve ever experienced. The color is a light yellow-gold. In the mouth, the wine is bright and refreshing with successive surprises at each sip, including white fruits, vanilla and toasted pound cake. Clicquot draws on up to 40% of its best [...]

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