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For a Romantic Dinner…less expensive alternatives to Champagne

I am partial to Champagne. There is magic in those little bubbles. – nothing quite says romance like a sparkling flute of the chilled elixir. It is worth the investment, in my view, but there are some Spanish and Italian alternatives that can give you a very satisfying bubbly twinkle without ruining your credit score. Here’s some advice via basicJuice

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Victoria Gin unveiled at The Fairmont Empress

The historic Bengal Lounge of The Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia was the setting for the release of Victoria Gin on May 13. Winchester Cellars created B.C.’s first handcrafted…

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The Winner & Still World Champion :: Regent Cruise Line Again Named Best Small-Ship Line

This just in from our friend Tim Laughlin… Readers of Condé Nast Traveler Magazine voted Regent Seven Seas Cruises “#1 Small-Ship Cruise Line�? in the publication’s landmark 20th annual Readers’…

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Uncork 200,000 Bottles On Your Cell :: Wine Spectator Mobile

Let’s say you’re about to order wine in a restaurant or buy a bottle at a store. You faintly remember a review you’d read about this Pinot Noir vs. “that…

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GUIDANCE FROM THE GODDESS

WINE IN RESTAURANTS Catherine Fallis Master Sommelier, aka grape goddess The Wine List is My Friend For business and for pleasure, think of your guests first. Don’t worry about what…

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Roll Out The Barrel to Make Your Own Wine: Crushpad, San Francisco

Why drive up to Sonoma or Napa County and fight the crowds to see winemaking demos, sample food and sip some great wine? This Sunday, September 17, from 2-5 pm,…

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Mondovino – a controversial film about wine

Mondovino. Have you seen it yet? It is a documentary film about wine, a French-American production directed by Jonathan Nossiter. It is encouraging that a film without a car chase…

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