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Bubbly Girl Drink of the Week: Bagrationi 1882- From Russia with Love
Posted on Jan 15, 2010 | 1 CommentWhile the first bubbly we think of may be champagne from France or California brut, actually bubbly is made all over the world. The other day I was telling a... -
10 Great Bubbly Bargains for New Year’s Eve – All Under $30
Posted on Dec 30, 2009 | 2 CommentsOn the whole, I think 2009 will be remembered as the year of moderation. Nearly everyone is looking for ways to be smarter about how they spend their money. While... -
Bubbly Girl Drink of the Week: Sangria de Cava at Columbia Restaurant in Tampa
Posted on Aug 8, 2009 | 1 CommentIf you find yourself in Tampa, Fla. for a few days, chances are you’ll end up at the restaurant Columbia. A Spanish/Cuban restaurant in the Ybor City area, Columbia has... -
Bubbly for the Obamas – Iron Horse Russian Cuvée
Posted on Jul 28, 2009 | No CommentsBarack and Michelle Obama hosted a glittering reception this week for ambassadors to the U.S. from such far-flung places as Libya, Singapore, Chile and Japan. And what kind of bubbly... -
Bubbly Girl Drink of the Week: Iron Horse Wedding Cuvée
Posted on May 8, 2009 | No CommentsIn case you hadn’t noticed, May wedding season is in full bloom. Champagne and sparkling wine are classic beverages for this celebratory season, but few seem as appropriate as Iron... -
Protected: *Special Just for Newsletter Subscribers * 10 Organic & Sustainable Bubblies for Earth Day
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The Bubbly Girl’s Drink of the Week: The Siren Bellini at Sé Hotel
Posted on Apr 17, 2009 | No CommentsSiren is the first bar in San Diego to offer molecular cocktails, where science meets mixology. Inspired by experimental chefs like Ferran Adria of El Bulli in Spain and Grant Achatz of Chicago's Alinea, bartenders are using foams, liquid nitrogen and gelatins to add a new dimension to cocktails. -
How Green is My Bubbly: 5 Eco Champagnes & Sparkling Wines for Earth Day
Posted on Apr 15, 2009 | 5 Commentsit's a whole new world as we approach Earth Day 2009. I found loads of green bubbly made from sustainable or certified organically grown grapes on wine web sites and even stores like Trader Joe's and Fresh & Easy. Conscientious winemakers, who care about preserving the land and the health of their workers and customers, are making chemical-free wines in the US, France, Spain, South Africa and Italy. -
Meet Winemaker Eileen Crane of Domaine Carneros in San Diego
Posted on Mar 29, 2009 | 1 CommentWinemakers come and go, but few are as worth meeting as Eileen Crane, the winemaker and CEO of Domaine Carneros in the Napa Valley. She’s in San Diego on Tuesday... -
Prosecco & Great Italian Bubbly for $20 or Less
Posted on Feb 17, 2009 | 3 CommentsSipping our bubbly with sushi one day, my friend Lyndsay told me that on her last trip to Las Vegas, a bartender told her that all Italian sparkling wine isn’t...
