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  • A Sibling of an Old Favorite, March Comes in with Dibon Cava Brut Rosé

    There are a few great stories to tell you about our choice of a sparkling wine to toast the month of March. This month we picked Dibon Cava Brut Rosé, another great value with bubbles. This one is 100% Garnacha!

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    Its sibling, the Brut Reserve (with the orange label behind this month's choice), is a longtime favorite of ours and of a bunch of people we rely on for great wine guidance. When Penny spotted the Rosé on her monthly shopping stop on Cambridge Street, she grabbed a bottle. 

    DIBON BRUT ROSE NEW LABEL JULY 12 2016

    This wine is brought to our area by one of our favorite importers, Oz Wine Company from Haverhill, MA. We've learned over the years that the Oz name on a wine is a pretty good indication that we are going to like it.

    We've noticed one of our favorite dining spots with a noted cocktail program uses Dibon as a mixer for their sparkling wine cocktails. Smart move! And, at around $12 a bottle, one you could copy. 

    While she was at it, Penny grabbed a bottle of our original Dibon as a thank you gift for a great gentleman who has given us wonderful service for the past few years. He has mentioned to her that he loves sparkling wines and wants to learn more about them. What better lesson than a great wine that costs about the same as some beers. 

    Dibon is widely available. The Rosé is a bit harder to find. We picked up ours at City Liquors, 620 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA, 617-945-0095, Price: ~ $12.

    Related:

    Celebrating February with an Impressive Budget Sparkler– Dibon Cava

    Here’s more about: Our Sparkling Resolution

    And Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

     

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    Words: Penny & Ed Cherubino
    Photography: © 2017 Penny & Ed Cherubino  

  • Toasting August with Billecart-Salmon: A Tale of Two Bruts

    DSC_86442012-09-26-champagne-billecart-salmon-extra-brut-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We can’t think of a better way to ring-in a new month than by toasting with two glasses of bubbly from one of our favorite Champagne houses, Billecart-Salmon! No, wait. Actually, that would be four glasses and two bottles.

    In this post, we explore two Champagne styles: ours and that of some of our wine-loving friends. The right wine is the wine you like! Besides, anytime you’re able to justify opening multiple bottles of these French jewels, the happier the occasion becomes.

    DSC_8714 - Version 22012-09-26-champagne-billecart-salmon-extra-brut-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    However, in the interest of full disclosure, we actually opened our Champagne Billecart-Salmon Extra-Brut at the beach, last summer. Extra Brut is the driest designation of Champagne styles containing less than 0.6% sugar per liter. While this Billecart-Salmon contains the big three: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, they point out that, “No sugar has been added to the dosage.”

    Billecart-Salmon says, “A Champagne full of brightness and purity … harmonious minerality … balanced finish” Download More about Billecart-Salmon Etra Brut.

    We say, “tight … a bit stern … but, focused” 

    DSC_6776 - Version 22013-07-28-champagne-billecart-salmon-extra-brut-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    As for the Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve, we lifted our glasses to welcome August 2013, took our first sips, and couldn’t stop grinning!

    We say, “round … mellow … friendly … magical …  drink slowly through the temperatures” (allow to warm in your glass)

    Billecart-Salmon says, “harmony … balance … persistent and abounding mousse … freshness … rich bouquet  Download More about Billecart-Salomn BRUT RESERVE.

    DSC_6791 - Version 22013-07-28-champagne-billecart-salmon-reserve-brut-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We began our love affair with Billecart-Salmon many years ago by falling for their Brut Rosé. Since then, we’ve come to appreciate the depth of this outstanding Champagne house and continue to try their many other offerings.

    Whatever your taste in sparkling wine, we hope you’ll join us in a toast to month number eight, à votre santé!   

    Here’s More About

    Our Sparkling Resolution

    Our Sparkling Resolution Winner’s List

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     Details:

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

  • Toasting August with Billecart-Salmon: A Tale of Two Bruts

    DSC_86442012-09-26-champagne-billecart-salmon-extra-brut-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We can’t think of a better way to ring-in a new month than by toasting with two glasses of bubbly from one of our favorite Champagne houses, Billecart-Salmon! No, wait. Actually, that would be four glasses and two bottles.

    In this post, we explore two Champagne styles: ours and that of some of our wine-loving friends. The right wine is the wine you like! Besides, anytime you’re able to justify opening multiple bottles of these French jewels, the happier the occasion becomes.

    DSC_8714 - Version 22012-09-26-champagne-billecart-salmon-extra-brut-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    However, in the interest of full disclosure, we actually opened our Champagne Billecart-Salmon Extra-Brut at the beach, last summer. Extra Brut is the driest designation of Champagne styles containing less than 0.6% sugar per liter. While this Billecart-Salmon contains the big three: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, they point out that, “No sugar has been added to the dosage.”

    Billecart-Salmon says, “A Champagne full of brightness and purity … harmonious minerality … balanced finish” Download More about Billecart-Salmon Etra Brut.

    We say, “tight … a bit stern … but, focused” 

    DSC_6776 - Version 22013-07-28-champagne-billecart-salmon-extra-brut-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    As for the Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve, we lifted our glasses to welcome August 2013, took our first sips, and couldn’t stop grinning!

    We say, “round … mellow … friendly … magical …  drink slowly through the temperatures” (allow to warm in your glass)

    Billecart-Salmon says, “harmony … balance … persistent and abounding mousse … freshness … rich bouquet  Download More about Billecart-Salomn BRUT RESERVE.

    DSC_6791 - Version 22013-07-28-champagne-billecart-salmon-reserve-brut-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We began our love affair with Billecart-Salmon many years ago by falling for their Brut Rosé. Since then, we’ve come to appreciate the depth of this outstanding Champagne house and continue to try their many other offerings.

    Whatever your taste in sparkling wine, we hope you’ll join us in a toast to month number eight, à votre santé!   

    Here’s More About

    Our Sparkling Resolution

    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  

  • Toasting August with Billecart-Salmon: A Tale of Two Bruts

    DSC_86442012-09-26-champagne-billecart-salmon-extra-brut-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We can’t think of a better way to ring-in a new month than by toasting with two glasses of bubbly from one of our favorite Champagne houses, Billecart-Salmon! No, wait. Actually, that would be four glasses and two bottles.

    In this post, we explore two Champagne styles: ours and that of some of our wine-loving friends. The right wine is the wine you like! Besides, anytime you’re able to justify opening multiple bottles of these French jewels, the happier the occasion becomes.

    DSC_8714 - Version 22012-09-26-champagne-billecart-salmon-extra-brut-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    However, in the interest of full disclosure, we actually opened our Champagne Billecart-Salmon Extra-Brut at the beach, last summer. Extra Brut is the driest designation of Champagne styles containing less than 0.6% sugar per liter. While this Billecart-Salmon contains the big three: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, they point out that, “No sugar has been added to the dosage.”

    Billecart-Salmon says, “A Champagne full of brightness and purity … harmonious minerality … balanced finish” Download More about Billecart-Salmon Etra Brut.

    We say, “tight … a bit stern … but, focused” 

    DSC_6776 - Version 22013-07-28-champagne-billecart-salmon-extra-brut-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    As for the Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve, we lifted our glasses to welcome August 2013, took our first sips, and couldn’t stop grinning!

    We say, “round … mellow … friendly … magical …  drink slowly through the temperatures” (allow to warm in your glass)

    Billecart-Salmon says, “harmony … balance … persistent and abounding mousse … freshness … rich bouquet  Download More about Billecart-Salomn BRUT RESERVE.

    DSC_6791 - Version 22013-07-28-champagne-billecart-salmon-reserve-brut-© 2011 Penny Cherubino

    We began our love affair with Billecart-Salmon many years ago by falling for their Brut Rosé. Since then, we’ve come to appreciate the depth of this outstanding Champagne house and continue to try their many other offerings.

    Whatever your taste in sparkling wine, we hope you’ll join us in a toast to month number eight, à votre santé!   

    Here’s More About

    Our Sparkling Resolution

    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