Riccadonna Extra Dry Paris, France — We liked the sleek black bottle. We liked the fact that is was absolutely extra dry without a soupçon of sugar. And we really liked the […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Sparkling Wine Find: The Riccadonna Extra Dry
It’s Cocktail Time with a Gin for Generations
It is a new gin, made in a new place, Provence in the south of France. It is a gin marked by its geographical location nestled between the wild hills of pine […]
It’s Cocktail Time in the Palaces of Paris
Paris, France — Things are getting into the swing again and it is happening just right now during fashion week. But cocktails are on the agenda during any week in Paris and […]
Fine Summertime Cocktail Finds
They are among the great sweet white wines of the world. Who can resist a Sauternes or its cousin, the Barsac. Winemakers of these mythical wines have joined forces to create a […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine and Fine Art Find
The art of wine making has much in common with the making of fine art and a summer of art is to be found at the Château Trians, an estate known for […]
It’s Cocktail Time with a Cognac Cocktail
Cognac, a magical world that brings to mind not only the spirit that is enjoyed the world over but the spirited region in which it is produced, Cognac, France. A region of […]
A Bounty of Bourbons
It is the beverage of choice before, during and after the great horserace, the Kentucky Derby which was held last May 1st. The mint julep a sweet and smoky riotous affair of […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Find: A Memorable Muscadet
Paris, France — It is those last few weeks in the northern hemisphere for enjoying oysters right in season. And one of the finest pairings in the gourmet world remains one of […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Find: Pink Prosecco
Riccadonna, a name that has resounded in the north-eastern region of Italy for a century. Founded in 1921, the house is celebrated for its ultra dry Prosecco, the Ferrari of Italian wines, […]
A Gourmet Gazette Fine Wine Find: La Madrague
It emerges from the lush setting of the French Riviera. A sumptuous white Côtes de Provence. A rare wine for only 1,800 bottles of this entirely organic wine were brought into existence. […]
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