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Champagne and other sparkling wines

In the mood for celebration? Surely you will reach for sparkling wine. Nothing says success and happiness better than a toast holding a flute of sparkling wine in your hand. And within all frizzy wines, Champagne sparkles the most.

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California wine regions

California is the main wine producer in the United States of America. Many a grape variety has found a new home there.

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Northern California wineries, Sonoma

If you are looking for another great California experience, Sonoma is producing wines second to none of its neighboring counties. The advantage for Sonoma comes in the way of a great variety of soils and micro-climates. Add different elevations to the equation and you will get an extensive list of and wines and wineries, ranging from teeny wine boutiques to vast spreads of vines and large wine-making facilities.

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California Central Coast Wineries

Planning a wine touring vacation could seem a little daunting to those that have never been on one before. Many websites, brochures and travel agents can sometimes give you very different information. And with a couple hundred wineries in The Central Coast of California, you might not be able to decide where to start.

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Madera wine trail

The Madera wine trail is something to see withing the Central California wineries.

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House of Nanking

Very good Chinese food, enough to attract crowds and have a full house on a daily basis despite not having the most glamorous decor or the best surroundings. Is an indifferent ambiance synonym of an excellent meal?

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Alexander Valley wineries

At the top of Sonoma County sits around 15,000 acres of prized vineyards. Within a total of 76,000 total acres, Alexander Valley has a variety of microclimates, which can support a magnificent range of grape varieties. On the gravelly terrain of the valley’s floor, Cabernet Sauvignon reigns supreme, as well as producing laudable Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc. Because enough coastal fog finds its way up the Russian River creating cool evening and morning conditions, Gewürztraminer and Riesling, have found a niche in the shadow of Mendocino. Overall the area is a warm growing area.

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Where to go from here?

First step would be stocking the staples you need to cook international. Why not follow the recommendations in our basic pantry?

Everything we know about wine is the wine cellar. Get started with wine. Know the basic types, how to taste it, and what is behind the names. Wine begins in the grapes and so should you.

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