Category Archives: Champagne

Inauguration Whine: Me Donner Un Break!

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

Yes, that’s right, “Give me a break!” President Obama is making headlines again in the silly little oenosphere (a word I just made up) because Korbel will be the featured bubbly at the inauguration luncheon at the U.S. Capitol after … Continue reading →

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Finally, the perfect Champagne glass

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

I’m not a nerd about wine glasses – most in my collection are freebies from wine festivals and tastings, embossed with a winery or sponsor name. (My favorite for years has proudly boasted Kroger, and I don’t even shop there.) … Continue reading →

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Worth Reading This Week: Natural Pinot, natural wine, and au naturel (almost) winemakers

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

Some interesting reading from this week in the wild world of wine: Palate Press reposts an interesting piece from earlier this year by Evan Dawson on a backlash from California winemakers about the popular “slander” that Cali pinot is routinely … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview Champagne #2: José Michel et Fils Brut Tradition

Posted on December 20, 2011 by

Champagne is, unfortunately, expensive. It will never be an everyday wine for those of us in the 99 percent. But it is possible to find Champagnes that offer exceptional value for a reasonable price, considering what you get. One of … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview Wine of the Week: Champagne Lenoble, Cuvée Intense

Posted on December 18, 2011 by

When the political philosopher Thomas Hobbes described life in a state of nature as “nasty, brutish and short,” he was probably drinking some cheap imitation sparkling wine. He obviously wasn’t referring to Champagne, and certainly not the Champagne Lenoble Cuvée … Continue reading →

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Wine’s changing demographics: An interview with Ed Sands of Calvert Woodley

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

When Lettie Teague of the Wall Street Journal published a blog post last month about Ed Sands of DC’s Calvert Woodley wine store, my wife started berating me for letting an out-of-towner scoop me on interviewing one of this area’s … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview Wine of the Week: This year’s best bargain bubbly

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

Let’s face it – there’s nothing like Champagne, but Champagne is expensive. Sometimes we want the celebration of bubbles without the expense. Luckily, there are any number of tasty, inexpensive sparkling wines made around the world that can serve the … Continue reading →

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Oh, fair vino, whence cometh thou?

Posted on November 10, 2011 by

Do you care where your wine comes from? If it says “Napa” on the label, or “Champagne” or “Port,” do you expect it to be produced in those regions? Or are you satisfied if the wine is big and red, … Continue reading →

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A DC Sommelier Creates a Champagne Mecca

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

“I should have drunk more Champagne,” the economist John Maynard Keynes supposedly said on his deathbed. (The quote is often rendered in a longer version, but parsimony seems more authentic on death’s door.) Those are not likely to be the … Continue reading →

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Bobby Kacher – Dean of the DC Importers

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

The Washington, D.C., region is a very fun and active market for wine consumers, especially for those of us interested in imported wines. There is a vibrant cadre of wine importers serving this market, enough to keep wine lovers turning … Continue reading →

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