Posts Tagged: champagne

Dali and Bardot drinking champagne via Quintessence Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2018

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
As tomorrow is (shockingly) the last day of December, the time has come for the Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2018 edition. In my book, any time is ripe for champagne, but New Year’s Eve in particular inevitably beckons some bubbly. And while I encourage all to imbibe responsibly, perhaps F.…
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Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2017

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Stacey Bewkes   •   6 Comments
It’s always hard to believe when a year comes to a close. And as the new one approaches, it also means it’s time for the Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2017 edition. While I believe champagne is wonderful at any time of the year, there is no more traditional time to indulge than on New Year’s Eve.…
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Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2015 Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2015

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
It’s time for this year’s edition of what has become an annual tradition here chez Q – the Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2015. While I am a proponent of drinking champagne throughout the year, there is certainly no more traditional time to celebrate with a glass of bubbly than on New Year’s Eve.…
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Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2015 Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2014

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   10 Comments
While I am a proponent of drinking champagne throughout the year, there is certainly no more traditional time to celebrate with a glass of bubbly than on New Year’s Eve. And so I present this year’s edition of what has become an annual post – the Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2014. …
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champagne tasting A Champagne Tasting with Antonio Galloni

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
Those of us who feel champagne is right for any occasion have an advocate in Antonio Galloni. The well respected wine critic recently led a champagne tasting at CORE: club during which he guided us through an evening entitled, “A Wine for all Seasons,” expressing his view on the versatility of this festive wine, often underestimated as an accompaniment for a wide variety of food.…
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Quintessential Guide to Champagne 2013

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Stacey Bewkes   •   3 Comments
At this festive time of year, it’s become tradition in these parts to publish my Quintessential Guide to Champagne. For those of you who have read it before, feel feel to use it as a refresher and for those new readers, who perhaps didn’t follow along when I used to post about wine, welcome to the world of bubbly!…
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Quintessential Guide to Champagne

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Stacey Bewkes   •   14 Comments
It has become a tradition here, in preparation for New Year’s Eve, to publish my Quintessential Guide to Champagne. Long time readers may want to glance it over as a refresher and hop to the end to see the new inclusions.…
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Quintessential Guide to Champagne

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Stacey Bewkes   •   16 Comments
Thin Man New Year's EveIn preparation for New Year’s Eve, everyone needs to know at least a little something about champagne. Long time readers may recognize some of this information, but since many of you are new to Quintessence this year, I am offering an updated version of this must-read guide before the holiday weekend!!…
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Wednesday Wines | Champagne 101

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Stacey Bewkes   •   39 Comments
When considering what to feature for the Wednesday Wine post today, it didn’t take me long to decide – champagne is my drink of choice, especially for ringing in the new year. Quintessence wine expert, Terry Rogers of Horseneck Wines in Greenwich, was only too happy to accommodate!…
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