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A Virtual tour of French Wine

I recently hosted a PTA Auction French wine tasting for parents who were willing to part with some cash (for a good cause) in exchange for a virtual wine tour down through France. As a bonus I decided to do a spot of food matching at the same time.

I started off with a reliable bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut and some not-so-French Sushi. The acidity from the Champagne balanced nicely with the fishiness of it all. Veuve Clicquot is a great champagne if you’re seeking a generic medium to full bodied bubbly that can work with different types of appetizers as it has enough of the biscuit, citrus and honey to complement many dishes. (Wine – $45 K&L wines). Read More…