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     Part 2                                                               SUMMER SIPS: ROSÉ Season!!! via GIPHY Portugal is poppin'-as a second hone+vacay destination...and earning a great rep for its wine in addition to its signature cork that goes on top... Grape composition 25% Saborinho, 25% Agronomica, 25% Aragones, 25% Touriga Nacional. Sustainably grown tiny plots (2 to 6 bush trained vines per square) planted in 1991 in volcanic soil at sea level. 12.5% alcohol...around $25 bottle Sips of the mineral-delicately black peppery- acidic Rosé Vulcânico-courtesy of the deep volcanic black basalt soil of the Portuguese archipelago -AZORES (Pico island)...conjures up summer breezes, long sunny days at the beach, sunlight outdoor deck parties. Easy to drink (and now)...this thirst quenching wine pairs ...

via GIPHY source mylittleparis.com French Cheese Board 41 Spring Street, NYC  T he French Cheese Board-is a destination for cheese lovers...and a delicious boutique with the mission of making everyone who crosses the threshold-lovers of the delectable cheeses of France.  French cheeses are of the  'terroir' as wines are-with distinct tastings Events and classes...feature French wines that pair well with the specialties of the house. cheese boards...include mix of hard, soft-cow-goat milk cheeses fig jam-works well atop camembert cheese  Chateau Des Bormettes-is a family owned vineyard, located 50 meters from the Mediterranean Sea, near Nice, France. Selections from this vineyard-paired with three cheeses...

Tis' the season. via GIPHY Whether hosting or bringing beverages and eats for a playoff tv viewing crowd -chances are attendees have elevated expectations for sustenance-right along with their increasingly sophisticated palates. For a change from usual Buds: Sparkling wines with the elegance of French champagne-without the costs? We say stay within France for handy party sized splits...that are worthy alternatives- at half the price (at least) by Burgundy based Le Grand Courtâge -conveniently available online and in many states. Pictured-the delicious bubbly Grand Cuvée Blanc de Blancs (crips granny smith apples, honeysuckle, strawberry and heady bread-y hints that we love ) made from a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc (honey, citrus), Colombard (high acid, structured-mineral-y), and Ugni Blanc (fruit) and the Rosé Brut-a terrific fruity fresh sip of berries- strawberry-raspberry and floral aromas-courtesy of a blend of Chardonnay, Ugni Blanc and Gamay grapes. IMO-sparkl...

A WINE ENTHUSIAST EVENT-hopefully will continue...a genius pairing of Reds (Malbec, Fruity, Bold) , Dry Whites, Rosés (which ranged from dry to more fruity)---- from Southwest France...paired with french fry indulgent creations inspired by the aforementioned-as interpreted by five top NYC chefs. Highlights: we started here...Chef AARON LEMONICA-Seamtress/Belle Shoals-Full Body Reds-Freedom Fries via GIPHY source despairintohope.tunblr.com we would of happily done the above for the below found heaven here-the delicious Malbecs by Chateau Lagrézette 2012 Le Pigeinnier (Cahors)left-and 2010 (Cahors) on the right Chef Pedro Duarte-Suishisamba-crated Crispy Potato Confit-with 100% Malbec Wines on left-Chef Greg Rubin of American Cut...Beef Fat Fries paired with Fruity Red Wines a selection of whites and reds...added plus! not on the menu-to the crushing disappointment of attendees...Thai Fries by Chef Christopher St...