Sat.Feb 15, 2020

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Leogate The Gatecrasher Balmain 2015

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Gold Star. Grape Mix: 40% Shiraz, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot. Vintage: 2015. Alcohol %: 14.5. This wine is a remarkable blend. It delivers dark berries, cocoa, and a hint of pistachio on the nose. Very smooth and velvety on the palate with medium tannins, black cherry & plum on the long finish. Pairing: Pairs well with roasted fowl, creamy risotto, and mushrooms.

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Charbay Vodkas, in a class of their own

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Vodka-Header2.jpg. Author(s): Emiliano De Laurentiis. Teaser: Why bother with infusing fruits or other foods with vodka? If done correctly, they will offer flavors that you could not quickly get locally. Charbay delivers! Generally, I'm not too fond of flavored vodkas. The main reason is that they often taste artificial. I prefer to muddle fresh fruit to create a vodka cocktail.

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An Evening In Franciacorta

Sante

Penny Weiss. Elegant sparkling wines not to be missed. When someone mentions Italian sparkling wines, our thoughts might turn to Prosecco, Lambrusco and Asti Spumante. Well, I have another sparkling wine that should definitely be on your radar. Follow me to Franciacorta where premium and complex sparkling wines are produced. After attending several Franciacorta wine festivals and a masterclass in New York City over the last year or so, I was more than thrilled to visit Franciacorta last month, a

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