Monthly Archives: December 2011
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Another Seasonal Thought
Conventional thinking tends to relegate Champagne and other fine sparkling wines to special occasions, late night parties, and New Year’s Eve. To that I say “humbug.” Champagne is a wine for all seasons, and since every day ought to be a celebration, why not pour yourself a glass of Champagne on a cold, rainy day Read More
Posted in In the News
- December 23, 2011
- by Don Lahey
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And The Winners are …
So today is the big day ladies and gentlemen – we’ve had a sweepstakes giveaway going on for the past month and today we unveil the grand prize winner! So without further ado, the grand prize winner of our Aromaster Wine Tasting Kit is … (intense drum-roll) … Barbara Newell! Barbara’s new kit includes 80 Read More
Posted in In the News
- December 20, 2011
- by International Wine of the Month Club
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Don’s December Collector’s Series Top Picks
December poses more than a few challenges. Yep, it’s hard to choose between two good friends. I have always been fond of top notch Chablis(authentic French Chablis that is) and Domaine du Chardonnay’s Chablis, which happens to be one of this month’s features, always has a special place in my cellar and on my table. Read More
Posted in Featured Selections, Notes from the Panel
- December 15, 2011
- by Don Lahey
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Don’s December Premier Series Top Picks
Château St. Eulalie’s 2009 Plaisir Minervois is aptly named. In French, plaisir means to please or pleasure, and this tasty wine from the south of France pleases in a big way. I’ve always enjoyed this property’s wines. The 2007 St. Eulalie Plaisir was excellent, memorable even, but the 2009 Plaisir (this month’s feature) is even Read More
Posted in Featured Selections, Notes from the Panel
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Tis the Season . . .
Annually, more than 40% of retail wine sales occur in the months of November and December. When one factors in holiday gift giving, parties, and general merry making, this robust figure begins to make sense … or does it? I sometimes wonder what people, and especially ardent wine drinkers, consume the rest of the year. Read More
Posted in In the News
- December 9, 2011
- by Don Lahey
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78 year anniversary, and boy does it feel good!
Can you believe that the sale of alcohol was actually banned at one point? Glad it’s just a remembrance of what once was, but no longer is. We think this merits a toast ladies and gentlemen. Cheers to the good stuff!
Posted in In the News
- December 7, 2011
- by International Wine of the Month Club
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Wait a minute … who manages this thing?
I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself, Kristina Manning, C&H Clubs Customer Service Manager. I am proud to say we have a top notch Customer Service Team! I’d like to share with everyone C&H Clubs Customer service mission statement as it’s what drives our focus everyday we clock in: “We are committed to Read More
Posted in In the News
- December 1, 2011
- by Kristina Manning
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