Category Archives: Champagne

Absinthe the “Green Fairy” or Death in the Afternoon”

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

Ah! the Green Goddess! What is the fascination that makes her so adorable and so terrible?  Aleister Crowley Sometimes known as the ” Green Fairy”, “Green Witch” and the “Green Devil”. Absinthe is a making a comeback, but there is … Continue reading →

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Protect Your Brain: Drink More Champagne

Posted on May 19, 2007 by

If you’re looking for an excuse to drink more bubbly – like we really need one? – here’s some great news from the good folks at University of Reading in England and the Università Degli Studi di Cagliari in Monserrato, … Continue reading →

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The World’s Most Useless Wine Accessory?

Posted on April 4, 2007 by

And now for something completely different. I think I have discovered the world’s most useless, utterly pointless wine accessory – the Champagne Parachute. Here’s the premise. When you fire the cork out of a bottle of sparkling wine, the parachute … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 14, 2007

Posted on February 14, 2007 by

On February 14th, what could be better than Champagne to toast the ones we love? And who better to speak to the delights of bubbly than the Grand Lady of Champagne herself, Lily Bollinger. Lily was once asked, “When do … Continue reading →

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Wine Quote of the Day for February 5, 2007

Posted on February 6, 2007 by

Whiskey is a slap on the back, and champagne’s a heavy mist before my eyes. Jimmy Stewart from the movie The Philadelphia Story

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The Great Champagne Flute Caper

Posted on January 30, 2007 by

The plan was simple. A few dozen oysters, some champagne, bury our noses in couple of good novels – a much deserved, lazy Saturday afternoon. Simple, really simple. Frank volunteered to do battle with the holiday traffic and forage for … Continue reading →

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Two Gifts At Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2006 by

Frank’s Tip If you’re looking for Christmas gifts for your favorite wine geek and you think they have everything, I just came across a perfect answer from Riedel. The Riedel Pink “O” Champagne Glass. Not only are this flute’s design … Continue reading →

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Wine for Dummies Book review

Posted on November 30, 2006 by

Wine for Dummies Ed McCarthy and Mary Ewing-Mulligan ISBN: 0-470-04579-5 Format: Trade paperback Pages: 432 Pages Pub Date: October 2006 by IDG Books Worldwide Suggested retail price: $21.99 (US) Frank’s take: My copy of Wine for Dummies is looking a … Continue reading →

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