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  • Sunday Cat, Sophia and Her Glass Harmonica

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    Wine shop cat Sophia pawsing for our BostonZest cameras as she practiced her bottle-browsing technique at Bauer Wine & Spirits. This 9-month-old cutey is impossible to ignore as she seemingly grows more adventurous and entertaining by the day.

    We’re not really sure whether Sophia is checking the wine inventory or learning to play the glass harmonica– an under-appreciated instrument (a version of which was) invented by Ben Franklin in 1761. As far back as the Renaissance, people were making sounds by rubbing the rim of a wine goblet with moistened fingers, so damp paws could work.

    Whatever this playful feline is up to, we wanted to share her photo and hope it makes you smile. Sophia, you are one special cat!

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

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  • Celebrating February with an Impressive Budget Sparkler– Dibon Cava

    We’re toasting the arrival of February with a budget sparkler that has high-end taste!

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    Dibon Cava Brut Reserve ($9.99) is so impressive, you’ll want to share this find with every wine-lover you know.

    If “balance” is a fault, then it’s this wine’s only fault! It will please a wide range of tastes– not too dry or too fruity. A light nose that reminded us of citrus? lemon curd? No, dried apricot.

    It's light, refreshing, and inviting. Very food-friendly (spicy chicken wings, potatoes, roasted root vegetables worked for us). This cava also shines all on it’s own! And, it was still very good as it warmed.

    Dibon Cava would be a perfect opener for a party, at a restaurant with friends, to begin a meal or an evening. And, a special way to celebrate the start of a new month. Salud!  

    We found Dibon Cava at Bauer Wine & Spirits  

    It's all part of Our Sparkling Resolution  

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    Words: Penny Cherubino
    Photos: © 2012 Penny Cherubino