Sparkling Wines: The Toast of Ohio
Ohio has long been known for its sparkling wines. From the 1830s through the 1850s, sparkling Catawba, grown by Nicholas Longworth on the Cincinnati hillside of Mount Adams, was sold […]
To Blend or Not to Blend – Consistency vs Vintage
by Gary Twining As you investigate fine wines, it may surprise you to discover that many vary in style and flavor from vintage to vintage. While there are some wines […]
Mawby Sparkles in Michigan
By Susan R. Pollack Perhaps you’ve heard rumblings about a Champagne shortage that threatens to deflate bubbly celebrations this holiday season. Sadly, it’s yet more fallout from the pandemic when […]
Holiday Sparklers
California Roederer Estate Brut, NV (Anderson Valley) – $34.99 (sale at $32.99) Bright straw yellow. Aromas of lemon tart and graham cracker crust. Some yeasty notes. A lush richness on […]
Fine Sparkling Wines, Other Than Champagne
By Gary Twining While the finest quality Champagne is generally acknowledged as the most elite, complex sparkler produced on the planet, there are many other “sparkling” options, available at a […]
Here’s What Allows YOU To ‘Taste the Stars’
By Gary Twining Enjoying sparkling wines is among the greatest flavor experiences on earth – one that Dom Pierre Pérignon himself famously equated to “tasting stars.” There are two main […]
Champagne Adds Sparkle to Cocktails
Champagne cocktails represent happiness in a glass. The good news is most of them are easy to make and require few ingredients. Spanish Cava, Italian Prosecco, and California sparkling wines […]
Champagne and Oysters: A Party for Your Mouth
By Annette Gallagher Weisman On a sunny, fall day in the Napa Valley, I drove by Domaine Carneros, known for its premium sparkling and still wines. As I watched visitors, […]
Bring on the Sparklers!
Bubbles have a place at the table any time of the year, but around the holidays they’re especially festive. And with the variety of styles they offer — bone dry, […]
What’s the Buzz About Champagne Cocktails?
No holiday party is complete without Champagne or other sparkling wines. For centuries this bubbly elixir has been revered as the go-to drink for royalty; it seemed that every czar, […]