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  • Discovering November Bubbles! Canard-Duchêne Comes to U.S.

    DSC_8673 - Version 22013-09-26-Canard-Duchêne-brut-champagne-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    One sip of Canard-Duchêne Authentic Brut and we knew we had discovered a special Champagne. Toast on the nose and luscious Pinot fruit on the palate – not overwhelming, just right.

    The blend of 45% Pinot Noir, 35% Pinot Meunier, and 20% Chardonnay captured our attention and never let go. Canard-Duchêne Cellar Master Laurent Fédou puts it best with the words “intensity … complexity … and balance” to describe their Champagnes.

    DSC_8701 - Version 22013-09-26-Canard-Duchêne-brut-champagne-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    He characterizes the Authentic Brut as having …

    • “A straw-yellow appearance and delicate mousse."
    • "Intense aromas of fresh fruit typical of the Pinot varietals."
    • "Fruity flavours [that] jostle with pastry notes, a sign of excellent maturity.”

    We always like to taste through the temperatures of our first glass of wine. In this case, moving from the initial chilled sip to that warmer last splash brought out more of the Chardonnay.

    DSC_8661 - Version 32013-09-26-Canard-Duchêne-brut-champagne-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    After lingering over the rest of the bottle, our only question was, “Why haven’t we heard about this Champagne before?” Well, it hasn’t been readily available in the U.S. until recently, but has been well-known and respected for more than a century in other parts of the world.

    We found our bottle of Canard-Duchêne for $38 at The Urban Grape, South End 

    Clinking glasses to toast each new month has never been more enjoyable – à votre santé!

    Watch for a few extra wine posts this month. We'll be telling you about some of our favorite value sparklers that are perfect for holdiay entertaining or as great value gifts.

    Here's more about Our Sparkling Resolution 

    And, Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Discovering November Bubbles! Canard-Duchêne Comes to U.S.

    DSC_8673 - Version 22013-09-26-Canard-Duchêne-brut-champagne-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    One sip of Canard-Duchêne Authentic Brut and we knew we had discovered a special Champagne. Toast on the nose and luscious Pinot fruit on the palate – not overwhelming, just right.

    The blend of 45% Pinot Noir, 35% Pinot Meunier, and 20% Chardonnay captured our attention and never let go. Canard-Duchêne Cellar Master Laurent Fédou puts it best with the words “intensity … complexity … and balance” to describe their Champagnes.

    DSC_8701 - Version 22013-09-26-Canard-Duchêne-brut-champagne-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    He characterizes the Authentic Brut as having …

    • “A straw-yellow appearance and delicate mousse."
    • "Intense aromas of fresh fruit typical of the Pinot varietals."
    • "Fruity flavours [that] jostle with pastry notes, a sign of excellent maturity.”

    We always like to taste through the temperatures of our first glass of wine. In this case, moving from the initial chilled sip to that warmer last splash brought out more of the Chardonnay.

    DSC_8661 - Version 32013-09-26-Canard-Duchêne-brut-champagne-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    After lingering over the rest of the bottle, our only question was, “Why haven’t we heard about this Champagne before?” Well, it hasn’t been readily available in the U.S. until recently, but has been well-known and respected for more than a century in other parts of the world.

    We found our bottle of Canard-Duchêne for $38 at The Urban Grape, South End 

    Clinking glasses to toast each new month has never been more enjoyable – à votre santé!

    Watch for a few extra wine posts this month. We'll be telling you about some of our favorite value sparklers that are perfect for holdiay entertaining or as great value gifts.

    Here's more about Our Sparkling Resolution 

    And, Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Discovering November Bubbles! Canard-Duchêne Comes to U.S.

    DSC_8673 - Version 22013-09-26-Canard-Duchêne-brut-champagne-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    One sip of Canard-Duchêne Authentic Brut and we knew we had discovered a special Champagne. Toast on the nose and luscious Pinot fruit on the palate – not overwhelming, just right.

    The blend of 45% Pinot Noir, 35% Pinot Meunier, and 20% Chardonnay captured our attention and never let go. Canard-Duchêne Cellar Master Laurent Fédou puts it best with the words “intensity … complexity … and balance” to describe their Champagnes.

    DSC_8701 - Version 22013-09-26-Canard-Duchêne-brut-champagne-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    He characterizes the Authentic Brut as having …

    • “A straw-yellow appearance and delicate mousse."
    • "Intense aromas of fresh fruit typical of the Pinot varietals."
    • "Fruity flavours [that] jostle with pastry notes, a sign of excellent maturity.”

    We always like to taste through the temperatures of our first glass of wine. In this case, moving from the initial chilled sip to that warmer last splash brought out more of the Chardonnay.

    DSC_8661 - Version 32013-09-26-Canard-Duchêne-brut-champagne-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    After lingering over the rest of the bottle, our only question was, “Why haven’t we heard about this Champagne before?” Well, it hasn’t been readily available in the U.S. until recently, but has been well-known and respected for more than a century in other parts of the world.

    We found our bottle of Canard-Duchêne for $38 at The Urban Grape, South End 

    Clinking glasses to toast each new month has never been more enjoyable – à votre santé!

    Watch for a few extra wine posts this month. We'll be telling you about some of our favorite value sparklers that are perfect for holdiay entertaining or as great value gifts.

    Here's more about Our Sparkling Resolution 

    And, Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

    Do you have an Amazon Gift Certificate to use? Or do you need to buy one for a gift? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site!

     Details:

    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2013 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers' comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you. We do reserve the right to edit ads and links out of comments.

  • Toast April with Nino Franco Prosecco – an 11% Sparkler!

    Another month means another sparkling toast from us to the future. This time, we raise a glass of Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG. Not only does this wonderful Italian sparkler add light and life to our day, but it also does it with a low 11% alcohol so that we can have a glass for lunch and then go back to work.

    (Note: We're not recommending that you drink and drive or do critical tasks after a glass of wine. We walk to our home office and only operate keyboards and cameras.)

    DSC_2818 - Version 22013-03-25-Nino Franco-prosecco-low-alcohol-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This wine is 100% Glera, the traditional grape for Prosecco. In fact, the grape was called Prosecco for most of its history until recently. According to Wikipedia, the book "Il roccolo Ditirambo," written by Aureliano Acanti in 1754 says, "And now I would like to wet my mouth with that Prosecco with its apple bouquet."

    DSC_2825 - Version 22013-03-25-Nino Franco-prosecco-low-alcohol-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This sparkler is also a great value when you can find it around the $15.99 price at retail. We bought ours at Bauer Wine & Spirits on Newbury Street.

    It is straw colored with persistent bubbles and a crisp, pleasant flavor and, yes, an apple note that makes you understand how a host in the Veneto or Friuli regions of Italy might greet evey guest with a glass of this as a sparkling welcome.

    Photo

    You'll also find it on wine lists across the area. While it is about to rotate off the list at Island Creek Oyster Bar in Kenmore Square, we did enjoy a glass for lunch last week and could return to work and accomplish something post Nino! (Island Creek also has a reserve offering from Nino Franco on the current list that you may want to try.)

     Photo - Version 22013-03-25-Nino Franco-prosecco-low-alcohol-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We're on the hunt for more wines in the 12% alcohol or less category. We'll also be posing this topic to some of our wine mentors and reporting back on their recommendations.

    If you find a good one, let us know. 

    Here's more about Our Sparkling Resolution      

    And, Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

    Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite wine books.

    The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

    The New Wine Lover's Companion

    The Wine Bible

      

    Details:
    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you.

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    Nino Franco Grave di Stecca
    Primo Franco
    Wine Tasting – The Exciting Wines of Southern Italy

  • Toast April with Nino Franco Prosecco – an 11% Sparkler!

    Another month means another sparkling toast from us to the future. This time, we raise a glass of Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG. Not only does this wonderful Italian sparkler add light and life to our day, but it also does it with a low 11% alcohol so that we can have a glass for lunch and then go back to work.

    (Note: We're not recommending that you drink and drive or do critical tasks after a glass of wine. We walk to our home office and only operate keyboards and cameras.)

    DSC_2818 - Version 22013-03-25-Nino Franco-prosecco-low-alcohol-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This wine is 100% Glera, the traditional grape for Prosecco. In fact, the grape was called Prosecco for most of its history until recently. According to Wikipedia, the book "Il roccolo Ditirambo," written by Aureliano Acanti in 1754 says, "And now I would like to wet my mouth with that Prosecco with its apple bouquet."

    DSC_2825 - Version 22013-03-25-Nino Franco-prosecco-low-alcohol-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This sparkler is also a great value when you can find it around the $15.99 price at retail. We bought ours at Bauer Wine & Spirits on Newbury Street.

    It is straw colored with persistent bubbles and a crisp, pleasant flavor and, yes, an apple note that makes you understand how a host in the Veneto or Friuli regions of Italy might greet evey guest with a glass of this as a sparkling welcome.

    Photo

    You'll also find it on wine lists across the area. While it is about to rotate off the list at Island Creek Oyster Bar in Kenmore Square, we did enjoy a glass for lunch last week and could return to work and accomplish something post Nino! (Island Creek also has a reserve offering from Nino Franco on the current list that you may want to try.)

     Photo - Version 22013-03-25-Nino Franco-prosecco-low-alcohol-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We're on the hunt for more wines in the 12% alcohol or less category. We'll also be posing this topic to some of our wine mentors and reporting back on their recommendations.

    If you find a good one, let us know. 

    Here's more about Our Sparkling Resolution      

    And, Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

    Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite wine books.

    The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

    The New Wine Lover's Companion

    The Wine Bible

      

    Details:
    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you.

    Related articles
    March Sparkles with Argyle's 2001 Extended Tirage Brut – It's a Sure Thing!
    February Sparkles with a Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé
    Nino Franco Grave di Stecca
    Primo Franco
    Wine Tasting – The Exciting Wines of Southern Italy

  • Toast April with Nino Franco Prosecco – an 11% Sparkler!

    Another month means another sparkling toast from us to the future. This time, we raise a glass of Nino Franco Rustico Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG. Not only does this wonderful Italian sparkler add light and life to our day, but it also does it with a low 11% alcohol so that we can have a glass for lunch and then go back to work.

    (Note: We're not recommending that you drink and drive or do critical tasks after a glass of wine. We walk to our home office and only operate keyboards and cameras.)

    DSC_2818 - Version 22013-03-25-Nino Franco-prosecco-low-alcohol-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This wine is 100% Glera, the traditional grape for Prosecco. In fact, the grape was called Prosecco for most of its history until recently. According to Wikipedia, the book "Il roccolo Ditirambo," written by Aureliano Acanti in 1754 says, "And now I would like to wet my mouth with that Prosecco with its apple bouquet."

    DSC_2825 - Version 22013-03-25-Nino Franco-prosecco-low-alcohol-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    This sparkler is also a great value when you can find it around the $15.99 price at retail. We bought ours at Bauer Wine & Spirits on Newbury Street.

    It is straw colored with persistent bubbles and a crisp, pleasant flavor and, yes, an apple note that makes you understand how a host in the Veneto or Friuli regions of Italy might greet evey guest with a glass of this as a sparkling welcome.

    Photo

    You'll also find it on wine lists across the area. While it is about to rotate off the list at Island Creek Oyster Bar in Kenmore Square, we did enjoy a glass for lunch last week and could return to work and accomplish something post Nino! (Island Creek also has a reserve offering from Nino Franco on the current list that you may want to try.)

     Photo - Version 22013-03-25-Nino Franco-prosecco-low-alcohol-wine-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We're on the hunt for more wines in the 12% alcohol or less category. We'll also be posing this topic to some of our wine mentors and reporting back on their recommendations.

    If you find a good one, let us know. 

    Here's more about Our Sparkling Resolution      

    And, Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

    Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite wine books.

    The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

    The New Wine Lover's Companion

    The Wine Bible

      

    Details:
    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you.

    Related articles
    March Sparkles with Argyle's 2001 Extended Tirage Brut – It's a Sure Thing!
    February Sparkles with a Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé
    Nino Franco Grave di Stecca
    Primo Franco
    Wine Tasting – The Exciting Wines of Southern Italy

  • February Sparkles with a Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé

    DSC_0348 - Version 22012-11-19-rose-cremant-la maison du Cremant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    What better way to greet February than with the lovely sparkle of a Crémant de Bourgogne. Whether you’re celebrating love, welcoming a new month, or toasting the promise of an early spring, this gorgeous bottle of bubbles from La Maison du Crémant in eastern France will make you happy.

    DSC_0387 - Version 22012-11-19-rose-cremant-la maison du Cremant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We selected this Brut Rosé at Bauer Wine & Spirits where they describe the wine as having, “aromas and flavors of sweet strawberries, bread dough, red currants, and a hint of lavender.” The Pinot Noir, Chardonnay blend is “refreshing, bright, fruity, and fresh.”

    DSC_0414 - Version 22012-11-19-rose-cremant-la maison du Cremant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We enjoyed this sparkler even more as it warmed in our glasses, while we shared an outstanding cheddar, a favorite baguette, and one of Penny's homemade apple/raisin crostatas.

    DSC_0373 - Version 22012-11-19-rose-cremant-la maison du Cremant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    It’s a Crémant that would be comfortable in most any setting – with a meal, hors d’oeuvres, or for simply a toast and conversation. “For the money ($15.99) you won't be disappointed.” A sweetheart of a February sparkler!

    And, if you're choosing a special wine for Valentine's Day, here are some of our recommendations.

    Sophisticated Pink Sparklers for Valentines' Day

    Share Our Sparkling Resolution  

    Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

    Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite wine books.

    The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

    The New Wine Lover's Companion

    The Wine Bible

      

    Details:
    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you.

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  • February Sparkles with a Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé

    DSC_0348 - Version 22012-11-19-rose-cremant-la maison du Cremant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    What better way to greet February than with the lovely sparkle of a Crémant de Bourgogne. Whether you’re celebrating love, welcoming a new month, or toasting the promise of an early spring, this gorgeous bottle of bubbles from La Maison du Crémant in eastern France will make you happy.

    DSC_0387 - Version 22012-11-19-rose-cremant-la maison du Cremant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We selected this Brut Rosé at Bauer Wine & Spirits where they describe the wine as having, “aromas and flavors of sweet strawberries, bread dough, red currants, and a hint of lavender.” The Pinot Noir, Chardonnay blend is “refreshing, bright, fruity, and fresh.”

    DSC_0414 - Version 22012-11-19-rose-cremant-la maison du Cremant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We enjoyed this sparkler even more as it warmed in our glasses, while we shared an outstanding cheddar, a favorite baguette, and one of Penny's homemade apple/raisin crostatas.

    DSC_0373 - Version 22012-11-19-rose-cremant-la maison du Cremant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    It’s a Crémant that would be comfortable in most any setting – with a meal, hors d’oeuvres, or for simply a toast and conversation. “For the money ($15.99) you won't be disappointed.” A sweetheart of a February sparkler!

    And, if you're choosing a special wine for Valentine's Day, here are some of our recommendations.

    Sophisticated Pink Sparklers for Valentines' Day

    Share Our Sparkling Resolution  

    Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

    Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite wine books.

    The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

    The New Wine Lover's Companion

    The Wine Bible

      

    Details:
    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you.

    Related articles
    The Best Sparkling Wine Under $25
    Planet Oregon Pinot Noir, an Excellent and Very Green, Red Wine
    Cremant d'Alsace pops with success
    Valentine's Day 2013 – Romantic Dining in Boston
    Enhanced by Zemanta

  • February Sparkles with a Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé

    DSC_0348 - Version 22012-11-19-rose-cremant-la maison du Cremant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    What better way to greet February than with the lovely sparkle of a Crémant de Bourgogne. Whether you’re celebrating love, welcoming a new month, or toasting the promise of an early spring, this gorgeous bottle of bubbles from La Maison du Crémant in eastern France will make you happy.

    DSC_0387 - Version 22012-11-19-rose-cremant-la maison du Cremant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We selected this Brut Rosé at Bauer Wine & Spirits where they describe the wine as having, “aromas and flavors of sweet strawberries, bread dough, red currants, and a hint of lavender.” The Pinot Noir, Chardonnay blend is “refreshing, bright, fruity, and fresh.”

    DSC_0414 - Version 22012-11-19-rose-cremant-la maison du Cremant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We enjoyed this sparkler even more as it warmed in our glasses, while we shared an outstanding cheddar, a favorite baguette, and one of Penny's homemade apple/raisin crostatas.

    DSC_0373 - Version 22012-11-19-rose-cremant-la maison du Cremant-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    It’s a Crémant that would be comfortable in most any setting – with a meal, hors d’oeuvres, or for simply a toast and conversation. “For the money ($15.99) you won't be disappointed.” A sweetheart of a February sparkler!

    And, if you're choosing a special wine for Valentine's Day, here are some of our recommendations.

    Sophisticated Pink Sparklers for Valentines' Day

    Share Our Sparkling Resolution  

    Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

    Want to learn more about wine? Remember to click over to Amazon from here to support this site! Here are three of our favorite wine books.

    The Food Lover's Guide to Wine

    The New Wine Lover's Companion

    The Wine Bible

      

    Details:
    Words: Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2012 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

    Note on Comments: We monitor comments constantly and anything that is pure spam, inappropriate, or nasty is swept away. In addition to readers’ comments, we welcome hearing from the people, places, and services we cover. Often, those add great insights for our readers. As long as it doesn’t become a pure ad, we’d love to hear from you.

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    The Best Sparkling Wine Under $25
    Planet Oregon Pinot Noir, an Excellent and Very Green, Red Wine
    Cremant d'Alsace pops with success
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    Enhanced by Zemanta