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7 of the Best Sparkling Rosés for 2021
7 of the Best Sparkling Rosés for 2021
words: KEITH BEAVERS illustration: ARIELA BASSON The spectrum of pink in wine shops this time of year is often a sight to see. Which one do you choose? VinePair recently released our top 25 rosés list to help narrow down your search for the best still pink wines. But what about sparkling rosé? As pink wine rose to the top of American minds over the past decade or so and the world began making rosé wine out of every grape imaginable, sparkling rosé is still waiting for its moment. But while there may not be a wall of pink bubbles in wine shops (as...
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Alsace Riesling–The Best in the World (or at least close)
Alsace Riesling–The Best in the World (or at least close)
Posted on April 29, 2021 by the drunken cyclist There are countless decisions that I made in my life that I would like to have back. In 7th grade I left my bike unattended (or locked) outside a store; the time I jumped over the fence at the Acropolis in Athens, frustrated that it was closed to the public the day I was there; and the, well, the hair style I sported for most of high school. The bike was stolen; I soon was looking down the barrel of a Greek policeman’s gun; and, well, it was a mullet. I could go on, but...
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Ginger, Shrimp and Citrus Showcase Hawaii’s Multicultural Food Heritage
Ginger, Shrimp and Citrus Showcase Hawaii’s Multicultural Food Heritage
BY NILS BERNSTEIN Shrimp Kinilaw / Photo by Jenny Huang Food Styling: Michelle Gatton In Cook Real Hawai’i, Sheldon Simeon intertwines traditional Hawaiian recipes with the state’s contemporary, multicultural fare to tell the story of the eclectic cuisine enjoyed throughout the islands. This version of kinilaw, a dish with origins in the Philippines, is modeled after one he would eat with his grandparents while growing up in Hilo, Hawaii, which was made with tiny freshwater shrimp known to leap from mountain streams. While he recommends using whole shrimp and sucking the juices out of the heads as you eat, you can use headless shrimp if you...
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A Cheap Person’s Guide to Fancy French Wine
A Cheap Person’s Guide to Fancy French Wine
"We all want to drink like we’ve got Zuckerberg money. But the truth is, expensive wine doesn’t even taste as good as we think it does. According to science, we should be paying less attention to the price of each bottle, and more attention to what’s on the label. "Fortunately, your friendly neighborhood Master Sommelier not only knows how to read a wine label—he or she can tell the difference between good stuff and total plonk. And as the guy or gal buying wine for your favorite restaurant or retail store, an M.S. also knows a thing or two about value. So I’ve asked four...
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A Global Guide To Cool Sparkling Wines For The Holiday Season
A Global Guide To Cool Sparkling Wines For The Holiday Season
"Demand for bubbly is at an all-time high and this is reflected in the rise of sparkling production across the globe... "FRANCE--Pierre Sparr Crémant d'Alsace, Reserve Brut Rosé: Crémant from France’s Alsace region is one of the best-priced gems in the winemaking world—delivering complexity and finesse for roughly $20 a bottle or less. This is one of my favorites for its red raspberry-cherry-strawberry palate and creamy texture. Average price, $19.99" To read the full article, click here.
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Dynamic wines for a dynamic chicken salad lunch
Dynamic wines for a dynamic chicken salad lunch
"Curry is complex, and any wine meant to stand up to it has to be dynamic in its own right — especially in an instance like this, where spice and sweetness come together. Here are three bottles up to the task: a white from Greece, a white from France and an “orange” from Italy... "2015 Maison Pierre Sparr Pinot Gris, Alsace, France: Subtle sweetness in a white can enhance the sweet and spicy elements of a curried dish. This wine has honey and apricot flavors balanced by razor-sharp acidity. The salad’s ginger and apple will pop with each sip, while the...
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Crowd-Pleasing Holiday Wines
Crowd-Pleasing Holiday Wines
“As a sommelier at Woodberry Kitchen and wine buyer at Grand Cru, Jack Wells often gets called upon to bring wine to holiday gatherings with his friends and family. In the early days, he’d often reach for personal favorites—obscure and interesting bottles, like orange wines, Pet-Nat, reds from Jura and whites from Juraçon. Then his family started dropping hints that the bottles he loved might not be ideal for a crowd. ‘I began to realize that my geeky-ness wasn’t making people more interested in wine,’ he says. ‘It was too much too fast.’ “Regardless of your knowledge of wine, the...
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Pierre Sparr – The Wines of Alsace (Part One)
Pierre Sparr – The Wines of Alsace (Part One)
I love the white wines of Alsace; I honestly believe that this may be the greatest wine region in the world. I say that, partly as I adore Gewurztraminer, one of the region's best wines, but I'm also such a big advocate, thanks to the overall quality of the other famous whites from here, especially Pinot Gris and Riesling. I'm referring to the dry versions of these wines, and then there are the amazing vendange tardives, late harvest wines that offer outstanding complexity and can age for decades. I've tasted a lot of Alsatian wines from small and mid-sized family...
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Good Wine: Matching Alsatian cuisine with Pierre Sparr wines
Good Wine: Matching Alsatian cuisine with Pierre Sparr wines
"As dining moves indoors, a meal's star attraction shifts from the surrounding backyard, deck or park to the food itself. "To translate your standard dishes with international flavors, look to the food and wine of Alsace, France. "Bone-dry and minerally with racy acidity and delicate nutty accents, reminding this palate that elegance in bubbly is not limited to Champagne. Serve as a revivifying aperitif to tickle the palate and signal the tummy 'Food is on its way,' specifically charcuterie (or a U.S. interpretation: cold cuts), Salade Alsacienne (Chef's Salad), Tarte à l'oignon (onion pizza) and international tapas. "Alsace, located...
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Taste of Alsace
Taste of Alsace
“Pierre Sparr was founded in 1680—that’s right!—and is located in the heart of the Haut-Rhin district, considered the finest in Alsace. Alsace has been celebrated for its lovely, dry white wines for centuries. Pierre Sparr follows a 300-year-old tradition of making wines that are aromatic, elegant, clean and vibrant. “Patrick Aledo - GM Pierre Sparr Patrick Aledo, general manager of Pierre Sparr in Alsace, France, visited Atlanta, Ga., on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. We met for lunch and wine tasting at Canoe restaurant along the picturesque banks of the Chattahoochee River. “We produce all our wines in a food friendly...
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