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Newer posts →Madame Lilly Bollinger
April 29, 2011When asked when she drinks Champagne, Madam Lilly Bollinger replied; "I drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company, I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Tagged Bollinger, Champagne, France | Leave a comment //Origin of the Honeymoon?
April 22, 2011In ancient Babylon, the bride’s father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead (fermented honey beverage) he could drink for a month after the wedding. Because their calendar was lunar -based, this period of free mead was called the … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Leave a comment //How Long Does Open Wine Last?
April 13, 2011Sometimes (but admittedly not that often for most), you run into the issue that you have an open bottle of wine that you just can’t seem to finish. Sure, you can flip on the TV, fill your glass and go … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Tagged Champagne, Madeira, Oxidization, Port, Sherry | Leave a comment //Short Answers to the 5 Most Commonly Asked Wine Questions
April 5, 2011Should this wine be decanted? Yes, it probably should. I’m a big advocate for decanting / aerating, I try and do it as much as possible in my home; but then again I use a Soiree (saves washing-out a full … Continue reading
Posted in Facts | Tagged Cellaring, Decanting, Headaches, Health, Sediment, Serving Temperatures, Sulfites, Wine Cellar | Leave a comment //Top 10 Facts about FLASQ Wines
March 28, 201110. FLASQ is the first domestic wine sold in 100% recyclable aluminum containers. 9. Aluminum is recycled at a rate of over 50%, compared with 20% for glass, thereby making it a greener product. The FLASQ bottle is made … Continue reading
Posted in Facts, News | Tagged flask, FLASQ Wines | Leave a comment //What is a Negociant?
March 26, 2011Négociant [Nay-hohs-yahng] is a term that gets thrown around a lot, but not too many people really know the true meaning of the word. French in origin, a négociant is a word used to describe someone who buys their raw … Continue reading
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