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The chocolate lover  For mums who love sweet treats, a Demi-Sec is ideal. Anything dry would be too jarring but Demi-Sec champagne has more sugar in it and pairs harmoniously with desserts. Do not be alarmed however, it’s not “sweet” per se and will still retain that glorious freshness and acidity that champagne is known for.  Mother’s Day Sunday Roast  People typically reach for the red when choosing a wine to pair with steak or red meat, but if your mum will be enjoying a hearty ro...

Each bottle of Champagne always represents a special occasion and should be treated as such: these are wines with unique characteristics which require a few simple measures to be enjoyed in their entirety.

(Photo: Pexels) Rosé is made either by blending some red wine––usually made with pinot noir––into a white base (blended rosé) or by leaving the harvested grapes in contact with their skins for 24+ hours to leach out some colour (saignée). Though long dismissed by serious “bubble heads” as frivolous (despite its typically high price tag), rosé is truly coming into its own as a collectible and also a food pairing wine.  Saignée especially, with its richer, fruitier flavours, pro...

By Jay Kitterman, Correspondent For many of us this year, “Home Alone” will be how we celebrate New Year’s Eve. It has been a crazy year, and who would have thought a top resolution for 2021 would be to get a vaccination? Carol and I normally gather with a few other couples to dine, play some games and watch the ball drop in Times Square on television. This year it will be two of us, enjoying a local chef-prepared curbside dinner, Zooming with other family members, champagne toasting (pr...