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After Georgian wine grapes are harvested, they're crushed and dumped—seeds, stems, skins, and all—into vast earthenware amphorae called kvevri, which are then buried up to their necks in the soil and sealed with wax. No laboratory yeasts are introduced to the process; the wine is shaped by the temperature of the earth and by the wild yeasts clinging to the grape. Continue...
You don't have to empty your wallet on high-priced champagne during the holidays: the world of sparkling wine is much wider than you think. Continue...
Pairing sweets and snacks with dessert wines after a holiday meal allows your guests to taper off comfortably. Here are some easy pairings to guide you.
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www.ehow.com
Adding gelatin can make almost any cocktail into a wiggly shot. These untraditional cocktails are a fun way to add flair to a New Year's party.
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Big Red Kitchen
Elevating a mimosa with Campari is a perfect way to serve up cocktails during a New Year's brunch—you can use up any leftover champagne from the night before.
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Laylita's Recipes
In Spain, revelers eat twelve grapes at midnight on New Year’s Eve: the sweetness of each grape indicates the quality of each month ahead. Incorporate this tradition into your celebration by threading grapes onto skewers and placing them in a glass of bubbly.
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Noble Pig
Champagne is a must-have on New Year's Eve: try dressing it up with elderflower liqueur, mint, and cucumber, for a sweet and refreshing cocktail.
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Zested
This drink combines hibiscus flowers preserved in syrup and champagne, making a stunning drink that's perfect for any celebration.
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The Hungry Mouse
This citrusy Christmas cocktail is great with either ginger ale for the kids or champagne for adults.
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The Review Lady
The 2003 Croft Vintage Porto has a theme of cherries and chocolate and a velvety texture.
German rieslings tend to have slightly more sugar and less acidity than their Alsatian neighbors, making them a great pairing for Thanksgiving side dishes of squashes and starches, like butternut squash soups and sweet potato casseroles. Continue...
Malbec originated in Bordeaux, where small amounts of the grape are blended into well-known chateau wines, but the best 100% malbec wines are from Argentina, not France. Continue...
The Good Wine Under $20 blog offers a mix of red, white, and sparkling choices to serve during your Thanksgiving dinner.
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Good Wine Under $20
