Archive for February, 2009

Buying Futures

Buying futures, or “en primeur,” is the perfect way to purchase wines before they are released into the open market. Bordeaux futures work like other market-traded commodities - you invest in wine that has not yet reached the market. This allows you to obtain a share of a potentially rare wine at a bargain price, […]

Rosé Champagnes

Rosé Champagnes are perfect for Valentine’s Day – or any day, really. Alone or paired with food, there is a certain “wow factor” to a pink Champagne.
The pink color of a rosé can range from a pale orange to a vivid near-purple, depending on the grapes and wine making techniques. The main method of making […]