In his book, The Convenience Revolution, Shep Hyken focuses on how, “The more convenient you make life for your customers, the more they will continue to do business with you.” While he does not specifically mention alcohol beverage packaging, we all know that the rise of single-serve cans, has created new opportunities to extend the…
Relax and let yourself get carried away while tasting the amazing delicacy of Corvezzo’s Pinot Grigio. Pinot Grigio named for the grape’s gray/blue hue, it is now the white wine which the world views as most synonymous with Italian winemaking, the Corvezzo one is grown and fermented in the fantastic region of Veneto. Pinot Grigio…
Prosecco is always a good choice, it’s a combination of freshness, flavor and easiness that make it the perfect partner in many moments from celebration to informal ones. Prosecco is most famous Italian sparkling wine and it is obtained from the Glera grape. It’s the only wine that can be called Prosecco because it is…
Opening a bottle of sparkling wine takes a bit of additional care and attention, but the reward is a glass of wine made more beautiful by its lively bubbles. Once you sip that wine the bubbles fill your mouth adding texture and energy, in addition to a variety of flavors. And there is something mesmerizing…
This is another quality value from this Argentinian producer. Made from a blend of organic grapes, it is 75% Chardonnay and 25% Pinot Noir. The Charmat method is utilized meaning that the bubbles are trapped in stainless steel tanks versus in the bottle. While that does not have the tradition or “romance” of the Methode…
In this episode of Wine World TV, I review three wines for your New Year’s Eve celebration. Be it a small celebration or a large one, each of these sparkling wines will fit the bill. Wines tasted are the NV Domaine Bousquet Charmat Brut, the 2008 Caves Transmontanas Vértice Gouveio Brut, and the NV Bruno…
There is nothing more festive than the pop of a cork on a bottle of bubbly. I drink sparkling wine year-round, but there is something about the effervescence of bubbles that makes the holiday season more festive and fun. When it comes to toasting a happy and healthy New Year, bubbles are a must! With…
At these prices, these are two very charming bottles of sparkling wines I would gladly sip on the daily Domaine Bousquet Brut Fruit for this wine is sourced from their estate vineyards, planted on gravel and sandy soil in the Tupungato, Alto Gualtallary, Uco Valley (Mendoza) Argentina at about 4,000 feet altitude.. It’s blend of 75/25% hand-picked…
Certified organic, vegan, gluten-free, and sustainable, Domaine Bousquet’s duo of sparkling wines checks all the boxes for modern bubbly wine drinkers. With spruced up packaging for the holidays, these high altitude, elegant sparklers are affordably priced and widely available, representing the best of French winemaking paired with Argentinean terroir. At a SRP $13 a bottle, the wine can…
Domaine Bousquet Malbec Tupungato Valley Gran 2019 (91 points, $25) This suave version features good cut, with vibrant plum tart and dark cherry flavors that turn ripe midpalate. Well-structured, with a cream- and spice-filled finish that has minerally accents. Drink now through 2024. 4,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. From Argentina.—Kim Marcus