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Mirabelle Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine North Coast
Mirabelle Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine North Coast
"Do you like your sparkling wines more fruity than yeasty and nutty? Deliciously fresh red fruits are at your service in this Mirabelle Brut Rosé by Schramsberg. Hand a glass of Mirabelle to anyone coming over for dinner, and the evening will be a success. Even if you overcook the chicken. "Mirabelle Brut Rosé is a blend of chardonnay and pinot noir. Why are these two grape varieties often blended together for sparkling? They are two of the three grape varieties used in Champagne production (the third is Meunier), but it is not just that. Chardonnay brings citrus fruits, finesse...
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St. Helena’s old but new stone Grayson Building
St. Helena’s old but new stone Grayson Building
"Thirty-two still and sparkling wines make up the list of those available for tasting in the Grayson Building, the new Davies Vineyards tasting room and visitors center. "On a recent visit, the list included cabernets and pinot noirs from the 2012, 2013 and 2014 vintages and sparkling wines from 2008 and 2011 to 2014. Red wine prices ranged from $35 for two pinot noirs – one from the Napa Valley, the other from the Sonoma Coast – to $400 for a three-liter bottle of 2013 J. Davies Cabernet Sauvignon, made from estate grapes grown on the family’s Diamond Mountain property,...
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Jack Tognetti at 100: A farmer’s perspective on grapes and the good life
Jack Tognetti at 100: A farmer’s perspective on grapes and the good life
"According to John F. “Jack “ Tognetti, owner of the Aloise Francisco Vineyards in Los Carneros, the secret to a long life is moderation, hard work and a little wine. “People who eat too much or who run on concrete put too much stress on their bodies,” Tognetti said on the patio of his Los Carneros home just south of the town of Napa. “The key is moderation and being good to your body, but it’s also important to get out there and do some physical work every day — our bodies and minds were made for working. I eat...
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Davies Vineyards tasting room also pours Schramsberg bubbly
Davies Vineyards tasting room also pours Schramsberg bubbly
"With its locally quarried stone exterior, the two-story building looks as if it’s always been there, but the Grayson Building, the tasting room in St. Helena that serves both the J. Davies red wines and Schramsberg sparkling wines, is brand, spanking new, and comes with a few ancient surprises sprinkled throughout inside. "Guests of Davies Vineyards’ wine tastings will get not only an introduction to the Davies’ family wines – both their J. Davies Estate red wines and Schramsberg sparkling wines – they will also get to tour the building that could double as an art museum thanks to the...
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Star/NVV panelists select their favorite Premiere Napa Valley wines
Star/NVV panelists select their favorite Premiere Napa Valley wines
“What makes a wine someone’s favorite? Often it is the flavors of the wine itself; like a dark berried cabernet sauvignon layered with dark cocoa and vanilla spice.“Or it may come down to texture — flavors that glide along a silky path into a long, lingering finish. For fans of mature wines, it could be the softer tannins and integration of complex flavors that comes with time. Sometimes, however, it is the story behind the wine itself: a journey, a twist of fate, or a certain owner’s commitment that fuels a connection with the wine. For Premiere Napa Valley, held...
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The best bubblies for the big game
The best bubblies for the big game
"You're strategically seated on your battered but accommodating sofa in front of your behemoth flat-screen TV, surrounded by your BFFs and the myriad requisite snacks, and it's the peak moment of the year - the kickoff of Super Bowl LI. "You pop open your commodious cooler, bravely thrust your hand down into the frigid ice, rummage around and pull out a cold bottle of ... bubbly? "Why not? It's a free country. Be the first in your crowd to throw a football TV party that's all sparkling wine. That's sparkling wine, not French Champagne, which might make your BDBs (beer-drinking...
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Sparkling Wines for Every Occasion and Budget
Sparkling Wines for Every Occasion and Budget
"With high-quality sparkling wine available at every price point, there’s no need to limit consumption to special events. We’ve assembled our tasters’ favorite bubblies from $25 or less—bottles that are ideal for casual gatherings and meals—up to the ultra-splurges destined for milestone celebrations. "No matter the reason for indulging your fizzy bliss, with this many great choices, you can’t go wrong... Over $100 "Once the exclusive realm of Champagne, these heights are now being reached by examples from California and Spain. These are the ultimate expressions of sparkling wine artistry, shining with clarity and complexity, bringing brilliance to the table....
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Winery of the Year: Schramsberg/J. Davies/Davies
Winery of the Year: Schramsberg/J. Davies/Davies
“Founded by Jack and Jamie Davies back in 1965, Schramsberg has earned a much-deserved reputation as California’s pre-eminent home-grown producer of fine Méthode Champenoise sparklers. Over the years, Schramsberg has garnered more starred recommendations in the pages of Connoisseurs’ Guide than any other sparkling wine maker, and its impressive showing in 2016 would be enough to justify ‘Winery of the Year’ honors, but the winery’s considerable success does not stop there. In the mid-1990s, Schramsberg began planting Cabernet Sauvignon for what would be their estate-grown J. Davies label, and, in 2009, Pinot Noirs from selected vineyards labeled simply as Davies...
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Toast the Season with the Best Bubblies for $25 or Less
Toast the Season with the Best Bubblies for $25 or Less
“The holidays are high time for raising a glass of Champagne … and often. From office parties and family get-togethers to ringing in the new year with your best girlfriends, the champs runneth over. But, all that toasting can get expensive. “‘Champagne is like the perfect apartment in the West Village in Manhattan, the Gold Coast in Chicago, or the Pacific Heights in San Francisco,’ says Belinda Chang, James Beard Award-winning Wine Director of Maple & Ash in Chicago. ‘Because Champagne can only be made in the Champagne region of France and the real estate there is truly blue chip,...
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The Best Champagne Bottle You Can Buy, According to 40 Experts
The Best Champagne Bottle You Can Buy, According to 40 Experts
“Our tip for Champagne? Ask and ye shall receive. “We sent out a simple missive to our favorite food and beverage pals a few weeks back: What Champagne are you drinking — or would you recommend drinking — on New Year’s Eve, and why? “The responses? A veritable deluge of bubblies. And diverse, both in style and price point. You’ll see $15 bottles in our list, and some in the high three- and four-figure range. And some of our experts went to different sippers: sparkling wines from New Mexico, Spain and Austria all make an appearance. We even have a...
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