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week of Feb. 3, 1997

Dec. 18, 1996

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week of Mar. 31, 1997

Feb. 12, 1997

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week of May 12, 1997

Apr. 2, 1997

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week of Aug. 15, 1997

Jul. 23, 1997

HOLIDAY

week of Nov. 3, 1997

Sept. 24, 1997

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A Touch Of Class

serve Brut, $12. Very good qual-

The House of Moet & Chandon, itY-
• Bartenura Asti Spumanti,
a French wine-maker, describes
the proper way to uncork cham- $13. The Italian name for
pagne. The goal is to achieve sparkling wine. Well-made, semi-
more of a sigh than a pop. sweet wine. A crowd pleaser.
First remove foil and wire • Royale Blanc De Blanc, $13.
muzzle, instructs the house. A Good quality sparkling wine from
napkin is just for show, but may France.
• Baron Herzog Brut, $10. Cal-
be wrapped around the bottom of
bottle. Hold the base of bottle in ifornia blend of varietals. Good
one hand and ease cork out gen- value and nice presentation.
• Kesser Blush Spumanti, $9.
tly with the other, using your
thumb to keep it from popping. From New York State. Very good,
French cavalry officers, eager delicately sweet blush, Asti type.
to sample the preferred beverage • Kedem White Champagne,
of their leader, used to simply $6 From New York State. Extra
slice off the top of the bottle with dry, fair quality. Fermented by
their swords. This, however, is Charmat process.
• Bartenura Blanc de Blanc
NOT recommended.
Pour into long, narrow cham- Brut, $10. Italian white sparkling
pagne flutes to show off the wine from Pinot grapes. Dry with
sparkle and bubbles. Fill no more refreshing style and flavor.
than half full. Shallow, saucer-
shaped glasses are not appropri-
ate
ate as the bubbles tend to
dissipate quickly.
Sparkling wine and cham- "A Little Holiday Spark: Songs of
pagne can be sipped any time — the Season from Detroit's Lead-
ing Lights" is an album of mem-
not just for dessert or celebra- orable songs about Christmas and
tions. The sparkling bubbly adds Chanukah, which will benefit
class to the caviar cocktail hour children and adults with disabil-
or a bagel breakfast, and for the ities.
kosher consumer, there are plen-
The album is available on disc
or casette for $8.99 from many lo-
ty to choose from.
Here's a listing for every palate cal retailers, and the proceeds will
and pocket. All bottles are the 750 help United Cerebral Palsy of
ml-size unless otherwise noted. Metropolitan Detroit.
Two of the highlights are David
Each bottle yields six servings.
Syme performing "Ma'Oz Tsur (A
Prices are approximate and may Song for Chanukah)" and Ron Co-
vary from store to store.
den's whimsical "Twas the Night
• Two truly outstanding Before the Seventh Day of
French champagnes are Charles Chanukah."
LaFitte, which sells for about $40
For information, c -)11 (810) 557-
per bottle; and Jeanmaire Brut, 5070.
about $38.
• Yarden Blanc de Blanc, $20.
Made strictly according to the
Methode Champenoise. Winner
of 1996 Schramsberg Trophy for Cactus Creek Microbrewed Beers
world's best sparkling wine. Ex- of the Month Club has a gift idea
for the holiday season. An ad-
cellent value.
venture in beer can be ordered to
• Yarden Brut, $20. Also made
be direct delivered. Each month
Methode
Champ-
strictly by the
the recipient will get two six packs
enoise. Toasty and lemony with of high-quIality ales, lagers, pil-
a subtle Pinot Noir nose. Fine sners, porters and stouts from all
bubbles and long finish. Serve over America. The cost is $15.95
alone as an aperitif or with fish plus shipping and handling each
month and includes a brewslet-
and chicken.
• Gamla Sparkling Rase, $15. ter. It can be ordered for as little
Refreshing sparkling blush, hint- as a two-month membership; or,
ing of lemons and strawberries. if a year is bought, customers re-
Silver label. Stunning package ceive the 13th month free.
Cactus Creek founders Ryan
and gift presentation. Sip with Rosett and Robert Wolfe search
appetizers, light desserts or as the country for tastes to satisfy
aperitif.
their customers. Call 1-800-2-6-
• Carmel Cuvee Special Re- PACKS.

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Holiday Music
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