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December 15, 2006
WBW #28: Non Champagne Sparklers!
Brenda Pederson over at Culinary Fool has come up with an interesting twist for this WBW--Len’s original concept takes superb flight with this one! Here’s the how, the what and the where:
WBW#28: Festive Sparkling Wines: Here are the “rules” then. Choose a sparkling wine that is anything but Champagne. That means it can be produced anywhere except the Champagne region in France. Let’s think about Italy with its Prosecco, Asti and Franciacorta; Spain with its Cava; California, Oregon, Washington and many other states have sparklers made from traditional grapes – or not; Australia has recently introduced us to “Black Bubbles” – sparkling Shiraz; and even France has sparklers other than Champagne, Cremant for instance.
And for the ongoing, “WBW #28 Assignment--Sparklers!,” Avenue Vine contribution to WBW #28–(LEFT CLICK HERE)
So the wine can be white, rose or red but it must sparkle and it cannot be from Champagne.
1. Party Sparklers – Bargain sparklers that if you needed several bottles for a party wouldn’t break your budget but you wouldn’t be embarrassed to serve...
2. Special Sparklers – those bottles that might be a bit higher cost but for a little splurge you think they are worth the price...
3. Duds – you tried a bottle, thought it held promise but when it comes down to it you wouldn't buy it again. Hopefully we won't have many in this category!
Post your entry on Wednesday, December 13th and then send me an email at SeattleCulinaryFool AT hotmail.com.
In your message please include the following:
1. Your name
2. Blog name and url
3. Post url
4. Wine name
5. Wine’s region
6. Category: Party, Special or Dud
Okay, you have your assignment - now go out and start your research!
Brenda says she’ll have the summary posted up as soon as possible after the event – her goal will be to have it complete by Friday December 15th although it may take her until Saturday if we all go out and drink like we should, anyway!
Sounds like way fun–so just do it!
Oh! Don’t ferget to check out “The WBW #27 WOUND-UP! ” from Lisa...
Posted by fortna at December 15, 2006 12:00 PM
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Comments
Thanks for spreading the news! I think it will be a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to seeing what people come up with. I'm ready to learn from all their posts!
~ B
Posted by: Culinary Fool at November 20, 2006 08:30 PM
YW, ~B!
A Sparkling bunch O' fun I'd guess...
Thanks for stopping by, too!
Best,
Dave
Posted by: Dave at November 21, 2006 06:36 AM