A Toast to the New Year!
Ahh, though Christmas is still ahead, my plans for New Years have taken center stage in my planning. Still not quite decided on a menu, I also have begun thinking about beverages. And the quintessential beverage for New Years Eve is, obviously, champagne. For me, champagne holds a dear place in my heart, and I have had the pleasure of enjoying some of the finer offerings available. Lately, I have ventured towards the California sparkling wines, but I had already decided that this year, it was going to be a real Champagne kind of celebration. Which inevitably leads to the price vs budget dilemma. Fortunately, the New York Times food and wine editors offers a well rounded review of under $30 Champagnes, with some basic Champagne info thrown in. Personally, I've always liked Blanc de Blancs, and will seek out the Paul Goerg, before the other 5 people in Tampa who read the NY Times Food and Wine section, or this blog (might be the same people) grab them up.