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Camus Cognac Tasting
A true Cognac tasting. The first of its kind, at least that I’ve seen, since living in Atlanta. There was an event some years ago by the French American Chamber of Commerce where there were samples of Cognac for people to try. But a sit-down, class format where a presenter talked about the history, the producer, the appellations, and different styles of Cognac…this was a unique experience.
In-home tasting series: Finger Lakes Wine Region
This is a wine tasting that I had been looking forward to from the moment when I first saw it announced. Until then, I had only tasted domestic wines from California, Oregon and some from Washington. But wines from the Finger Lakes area were unfamiliar to me and I was eager to learn something about.
Champagne & Chocolat Soirée at the Alliance Française
This is one of my favorite annual events at the Alliance Française. It’s a special occasion where you get to pull out that petite robe noire (little black dress), meet up with friends, and party the night away over Champagne and luxury chocolates.
yebo
After several hours spent holiday shopping at the bustling Lenox Square in Atlanta, having a glass of wine in a cozy wine bar was the perfect way to take a pause on this cool and rainy afternoon. Yebo, which I learned can be translated to mean, “Hey, how’s it going?” in Zulu, is located just across the street from Lenox Square at Phipps Plaza. What’s unique about this place is the wine list features wines from South Africa.
My Favorite Champagne Bars in Paris
Just across from la Grande Dame, as the Eiffel Tower is affectionately called by Parisians, is “La Grande Dame” Champagne bar. Created by Shahé Kalaidjian, founder of the famous Sezz hotel in St-Tropez, the contemporary style bar sits inside…
“La Vache dans les Vignes” Wine Bar (10e)
Nestled along the lovely Canal St Martin sits La Vache dans les Vignes, a neighborhood wine bar specializing in boutique style wine and cheese pairings. The two friends who own the shop, the “wine guy” and the “cheese guy”, welcome you into this friendly atmosphere to enjoy a glass of wine and cheese or charcuterie plates, all while watching the passers-by.
Dubrovnik & Montenegro Wine Bars
Are you or someone you know planning a trip to Dubrovnik? If so, and you are a wine lover (or not) be sure to stop by one of these wine bars, if anything for the stunning views. These were my favorites.
Cru Wine Bar at the Avalon
No pretentiousness. No “wine snobbism” with pinkies extended in the air. This wine bar is all about cool and casual. Located at the Avalon in the heart of Alpharetta, Cru presents a multitude of wines by the glass, wine flights as well as a food and wine pairing experience all in an elegant but hip atmosphere.