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Yes, this new cellar by Focus Wine Cellars (FWC) and partner Christian Wine Consulting by the Lake Ontario, Canada proves, absolutely! The 62 sqft cellar is planned efficiently for around 1000 bottles in various sizes: regular bottles, magnums, jeroboams etc... and designed elegantly matching the style of the house. Behind two large pieces of special cellar glazing, lit acrylic shelves display majority of the bottles for visual enjoyment from the double-high living room. The wine cellar is

Efficient space planning and absolute charm. Can these go together?

Osman Gurer

02/14/2017
Wondering what wines to drink in 2017? I asked a group of sommeliers and wine writers which varietals, regions and styles they’re excited to drink more of in the new year. Look for some unexpected countries, more focus on indigenous grapes and practices that go beyond the vineyard to include cooperation between wineries. (And also check out The Best Spirits And Cocktails For 2017.) Carignan — Pascaline Lepeltier, Beverage Director for Rouge Tomate Chelsea "More Carignan! Such an unsung hero.

Best Wines For 2017

Christian Frayssignes

01/31/2017
Tips to show that you can and want to share the enjoyment of cheese with others. When you have had the pleasure to select, purchase, anticipate the taste of your cheeses and you have stored them at the right temperature: 1.5 to 4.5˚ C (35-40˚ F), let them warm up and breathe 1 hour prior and placed they on your serving tray with several knives to avoid cross contamination, you have made the right pairing with your wines…finally now comes the time to enjoy them. But… …Sometimes your pleasure

Cheese Etiquette

Christian Frayssignes

12/19/2016