Varietals: Tempranillo (90%) and Graciano (10%) Region: Rioja, Spain Producer: Bodegas Montecillo SA Alcohol: 13.5% This deep ruby wine features medium woody, spicy and fruity aromas; on the palate are flavors of cedar, vanilla and sweet, jammy red and black fruits; fleshy tannins with long length. Suggested Food Pairing This is a versatile food wine. Enjoy with […]
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Varietal: 85% Pinot grigio; 15% complementary grapes Region: Veneto, Italy Producer: Lamberti Alcohol: 12% Pale lemon hue; bouquet of delicate fruits and flowers with hits of honey; refreshing, well balanced with exotic fruits and apples on the palate precede a medium finish. Suggested Food Pairing Light hors-d’oeuvres, fish, cold white meats liz-palmer.com – June 18,
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Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) Region: Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina. Producer: Bodega Norton Alcohol: 13.6% Deep ruby-red in color; with aromas of blackberry and red pepper with hints of spice; dry with full body, balanced acidity and firm structure; ripe black fruit is enhanced by notes of vanilla and black pepper, with flavours lingering on
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Varietal: Chardonnay (100%) Region: Western Cape, South Africa Producer: Bergkelder Ltd. Alcohol: 13.6% This lush offering is medium-bodied, brilliantly clear with light straw hues; boasts fresh citrus notes on the nose followed by hints of tropical fruit, revealing hints of oak and spice, which unveils right through on the taste; a beautiful balance between sweetness
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“Congratulations Liz for putting your PASSION for Champagne into life and making it accessible to many people. Great book, with all what needs to be known about Champagne and getting to appreciate it more, from his history to his making, and demonstrating again that wine (even if it is not still) is always about
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TORONTO – The Gourmand Awards jury has announced that “The Ultimate Guide to Champagne” by Liz Palmer is a finalist in the category “Best French Wine Book”. The book was published by Liz Palmer Media Group Inc., Toronto. The Gourmand World Cookbook and Wine Book Awards, often noted as the “Oscars” of the food and wine
This book is an excellent resource for the wine enthusiast and novice alike. Liz Palmer has truly written the ultimate guide to Champagne. This book covers all the key points about Champagne from the history, business, gastronomy, tourism, and many references to Champagne in popular culture. Palmer describes the region of Champagne with a level
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The Ultimate Guide to Champagne by Liz Palmer confirms its title as the best achievable book on Champagne of its kind. It sparkles with details in both facts and visuals and is easily browsed through or read in depth. Her creative approach in the layout reveals that Champagne is about much more than the region
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“What a grand accomplishment, Liz. There is so much practical information in your book that I do not find in other books about Champagne. So much so that I cannot think of any aspect of Champagne you do not cover. Not only do you give the reader the basics of Champagne, its history and buying and serving tips
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The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) has recently voted and approved the Cités des Vins de Bourgogne. This new wine tourism, cultural and education facility will be built on three sites located in Mâcon, Beaune, and Chablis. According to Louis-Fabrice Latour, President of the BIVB, it will be “a project that will affect an entire generation”.
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