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    Delightful Aperitif, Lightly Chilled: Reviseur Pineau des Charentes AOC Vieux Pineau

    Becky Sue Epstein
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    In case you haven’t had Pineau des Charentes before, it is traditionally served lightly chilled, as an aperitif, in casual settings in the Cognac region of France. This delightful Pineau is aged for a full 5 years in barrel, which has made it softer and richer on the palate. It

    Aperitif or Dessert? Anyhow, Serve Chilled: Domaine de la Margotterie AOC Pineau des Charentes Blanc

    Becky Sue Epstein
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    Pineau des Charentes, served lightly chilled, is a traditional, casual aperitif from the Cognac region of France. The label on this bottle says “dessert wine” which is somewhat misleading. This particular Pineau is a very aromatic aperitif; it could also be served in small portions, well-chilled, as an intermezzo or

    Your New Sparkling Wine from Italy? Trentodoc!

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    In the pantheon of sparkling wine producing areas Trentodoc may not be on your radar. However, it is likely only a matter of time before it is as much a household name as Prosecco. In the clear air of the snowy Dolomite mountains, Italian winemakers are ramping up their production

    The opposite of Bordeaux in Napa: 2016 Kenefick Ranch Caitlin’s Select Cabernet Franc

    Becky Sue Epstein
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    Back in Bordeaux, cabernet franc is considered a blending grape, with small amounts traditionally added to wines made primarily from cabernet sauvignon and/or merlot. But this Kenefick Ranch wine is the opposite: it is made mainly from cabernet franc with small percentages of other grapes blended in. And the wine

    Last Minute Wine Gift: The Champagne Saber You’ve Always Wanted

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    For the gal (or guy) who has everything: the Champagne Saber. Looks too pretty, but I tried it out and it works. Admit it. You’ve always wanted to saber Champagne. This is the most dramatic way to "open" a Champagne bottle. And while you’re screwing up your courage use it

    Last Minute Wine Gift: for Instant Gratification

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    Useful and Tasteful: Vin O Air Wine Aerator Improved wine drinking immediately. Insert this slim gadget into the bottle while pouring and it will aerate the wine right away. Especially useful for those times when you forgot to open the bottle early and let it breathe. Best for wines that

    Last Minute Wine Gift: My Fave Inexpensive Accessory This Year

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    My Favorite Inexpensive Wine Accessory this year: Fun Foil Cutter, $6 A flick of the wrist allows you to cut through the foil (or plastic) capsule covering the cork, and easily remove the capsule, to access the cork. Worried you can’t find the foil cutter when you need it? It’s

    Ready to Drink: 2013 Kenefick Ranch Doctor’s Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon

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    It’s rare to be asked to review a fully developed wine these days. So it is a real pleasure to find lovely maturity in this cabernet sauvignon, with its strong elements of ripe, dark red fruit. Because the wine has aged long enough to find its equilibrium, the wine works
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