December 22, 2007 Food & Wine

The Best Wines for the Holidays 

by John Branston
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With the holiday season comes not only "Jingle Bells" but also a chorus of corks popping. There are a bevy of choices when it comes to this style of wine -- traditional and modern and sometimes even a little of both. Yes, bubbly can be expensive, but when chosen wisely, it is worth every single penny. Whether it's dry, sweet, or in between, there are quality offerings in every category and some that do more than surprise.

Gosset was founded in France's Ay region of Champagne by Pierre Gosset in 1584. He immediately established the level of quality and maniacal attention to detail that is still carried out in the winery today ...

Read the rest of Michael Hughes holiday libation story from the Flyer here.

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