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Wine of the Week: Mas Macià Xarel·lo
If you've ever enjoyed a glass of Cava, chances are you've tasted Xarel·lo—even if you didn't realize it. Xarel·lo is one of the three traditional grapes that form the backbone of Spain's classic sparkling wine, alongside Macabeo and Parellada. It brings structure,...
Have Restaurants Lost Their Minds? Why I’m Saying No to $25 Glasses of Wine
"Wine isn't just another item on the menu. It's part of the conversation, the celebration, and the memories we make around the table." This week I read an article in *The Drinks Business * "US restaurants pushing wine markups to six times cost" discussing the rising...
Wine of the Week: Freixenet Elyssia Gran Cuvée Cava
If you had asked me years ago what I thought of Freixenet, I probably would have smiled and pictured that familiar black bottle of Cava sitting on the liquor store shelf. It was inexpensive, reliable, and, let's be honest, one of those bottles many of us picked up...
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