Top Pops: Ten Great Champagnes for 2010

December 31, 2009  by Haven in Paris

Our friend Zeva Bellel at Paris by Appointment Only has let us in on a great list of lesser known champagnes for 2010. Compiled by blogger and wine consultant Sharon Bowman, these bottles will help you kick off 2010 in style.

Illustration by Fabrice Fortin for Paris By Appointment Only™

Text by Sharon Bowman

One of the greatest pleasures in daily life is something that allows us to slip outside of daily life. Champagne transports us in a way that still wines do not. The distinctive sound of a cork popping, heard across a city courtyard or a bustling wine bar, immediately turns heads and piques desire and appetite. It conjures up images of pleasure and sparkling indulgence. But why let others have all the fun? It’s the holiday season, and now is the time to start (or continue) a happy little habit that will make any event a little more festive. Continue Reading »

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New Year’s Eve in Paris: Ring in 2010 in Style

December 25, 2009  by Tory Hoen

Backstage at the Moulin Rouge. Photo: arras-france.com

What are you doing for New Year’s Eve? This recurring question inevitably divides the population into two camps: those who want to hit the streets and party ‘til the break of dawn, and those who would prefer to hibernate at home until the mayhem subsides. Happily, there are plenty of options for both the revelers and the hibernators (and for those who fall somewhere in between).  If you’re lucky enough to be ringing in 2010 in Paris, we have some ideas for you! Continue Reading »

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