Most people think picnic and think casual wines. I say, rock the high-low and elevate your basket. The 166th edition is the latest Krug Grande Cuvée ($159 here). Full of deep brioche, light hazelnuts and fine bubbles, it’s a gorgeous bottle of Champagne. Champagne is always a blend of wines from three grapes, and this one is made … Continue reading
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getting your grape on: tanglewood 2014
After a day of wine and food at Tanglewood’s Grand Tasting, it was on to the main event: the night’s concert. The genius of hearing concerts at Tanglewood is of course the pre-gaming picnics prior to the music. People really rock a picnic there, with all kinds of food and table set-ups and even candelabras. … Continue reading