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What is better than a great Champagne cocktail? How about enjoying it on a deck overlooking the ocean….. I stopped at Kyle G’s Prime Seafood in Jensen Beach, FL. The restaurant is beautiful with windows overlooking the ocean, but the deck…. that was my spot for SA relaxing! Ocean breezes, Champagne and a deck with walk out to the beach make for a perfect day. (Kind of sounds like a Kenny Chesney… Read More
Champagne has crossed over into the main stream. I used to only drink Champagne on New Years Eve, or at special events requiring a toast. Now, I am seeing a nice variety of Champagnes by the glass offered at my favorite restaurants. Champagne Bars are the new “In Vogue” spot to try new bubbly! They are creating a sophisticated, yet affordable, experience for the Champagne lover. While I was in Asheville, NC,… Read More
Just for VIP’s? Not so fast! If you are passionate about wine and like the idea of having a supply of your favorite wine on hand when dining out, wine lockers may be for you. There are some additional benefits, other than convenience, in having a locker. Restaurants offer locker owners assistance with wine selection from in-house sommeliers, bar tenders, and managers. Most restaurants also offer a discount on wine purchased for the locker and… Read More
1. What temperature should Red Wine be stored at and served at? Red Wine should be stored at 55 degrees in a wine refrigerator or cellar. Red Wine should be served at Room temperature… to clarify… not room temperature here in FL! Room temperature in a nice cool wine cellar…70 degrees. 2. What color grapes are used to make white wine? Red grapes! 3. How many grapes does it take to make a bottle of wine?… Read More
Are you curious about “Organic” wines? Do they taste the same as non-organic wines? Do they eliminate the red wine headache? What makes them “Organic”? I was curious to and decided too find the answers and sample some wine! First lets look at the technical side. Wines that carry the “Organic” tag on their label are required to consist of certified organically grown grapes. For grapes to be certified organic, they must have been grown without any… Read More
I was in NC recently visiting friends. They are wine club members at the Biltmore Estates and wanted to introduce me to some of their new favorite wines. I toured the beautiful house and grounds before heading to the “Wine Club Members” special area for a complimentary glass of wine. I was not disappointed! I found two new favorites, the Reserve Cabernet Franc Dry Creek Valley and The Hunt Red Blend. If you like full bodied… Read More
Do you get nervous when: -Someone at the table hands you the wine list to order for the table -The server presents you with the wine bottle and now the entire table is watching you! -You’re on the football field size wine aisle trying to pick a bottle to bring to a dinner party -Knowing which glass is appropriate for different kinds of wine -When to open a bottle you have been… Read More
When I was in my 30’s I decided to go backpacking in Europe with a friend. Although backpacking only described my luggage of choice (I stayed in hotels and ate well!) One stop on our adventure was Bruges, Belgium. We stayed in a quaint Bed and Breakfast with a couple that only spoke Flemmish. In playing charades to try and communicate, they pointed to 2 bicycles and then in the direction of town. It was dusk as… Read More
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