Tilar J. Mazzeo's "The Widow Clicquot" Tells How Champagne Became Famous

Filed in archive Sparkling Wine by Greg Cruey on December 31, 2008

Jane and Michael Stern has a great review of Tilar J. Mazzeo's biography of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin in the NY Times on Sunday. With New Year's Eve upon us and a glass of bubbly soon t...

Wine Without Clothes: The Naked Wine Show

Filed in archive Australian Wines by Greg Cruey on December 19, 2008

Susan Sterling has brown straight hair that flows down to at least her chest and a small mole on the front of her right shoulder. She has a light tan and, I think, wears lipstick to do her wine show. ...

Gary Vaynerchuk on South Africa's Pinotage...

Filed in archive South African Wines by Greg Cruey on December 8, 2008

I wandered upon this podcast of Gary Vaynerchuk and couldn't help but be entertained. I suppose I've lived a deprived life until now, having managed to reach the age of 48 without actually see...

Do You Have Your Champagne for New Year's Eve Yet...?

Filed in archive Sparkling Wine by Greg Cruey on December 2, 2008

Heather Johnson gives us a few tips for picking out a bottle of champagne or sparkling wine for New Year's Eve. It's not like you can do without some the bubbles in your glass for that one nig...