Champagne – The world’s most favorite sparkling wine.The word Champagne was used to refer to sparkling wines from all over the world, but now the name is legally controlled and its use is restricted only to the sparkling wines made in the region which is surprisingly of the same name – Champagne. LocationThe Champagne region…… Continue reading Champagne
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Bourgogne / Burgundy
BURGUNDY Photo Courtesy of Bourgogne wines Burgundy is among the world’s greatest wine regions known for its silky, elegant, complex Pinot noirs and structured dry whites from Chardonnay. It only has about 29,000 ha (71500 acres) under vines, having an output of nearly 17 million cases. Grape Varieties The two most famous and widely grown…… Continue reading Bourgogne / Burgundy
Beaujolais
Beaujolais gets its name from the town of ‘beaujeu’ Climate: Semi-continental climate – temperate to cold winters and hot mostly dry summers. Soil: The soils of Beaujolais are divided into a northern and southern half, with the town of Villefranche serving as a near dividing point. Northern part – also known as Haut Beaujolais…… Continue reading Beaujolais
Ramos Gin Fizz
Ingredients 60ml Gin15ml freshly squeezed lemon juice15ml freshly squeezed lime juice20ml sugar syrup5ml orange flower water3 drops of vanilla extract1 egg white25ml double creamSparkling water Method This cocktail was originally called New Orleans Fizz. It was created by a guy named Henry C. Ramos in 1888, this drink was originally made to order using a…… Continue reading Ramos Gin Fizz
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