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Let's look back at the bottles that made the year we call "2021"2021 was eventful to say the least. Like 2020, it was a year that managed to bring its own surprises. You may recognize some familiar bottles in each list, in addition to new categories like beer and spirits. These are the most popular bottles sold in terms of unique purchases:Grower Champagne: 1. Champagne Gaston Chiquet Tradition Premier Cru Brut 750ml 2. Champagne Gaston Chiquet Rose Premier Cru 750ml 3. Cham …

Chateau La Grande Clotte has an interesting history. The vineyard was owned by a family in Paris who really did not care much about the vines, so they hired the well-known consultant Michel Rolland take care of the vineyard and make the wine. This changed in 2015 when when current owners Matthieu and Julie Mercier came looking to purchase a domaine in Bordeaux’s Right Bank. The Merciers had been living and working for several years right here in British Columbia, where they managed the ic …

How to Store and Age Your Wine A lot of wine lovers don’t store wines for long, preferring to purchase a bottle shortly before they plan on drinking it. There are a variety of reasons why you might want to build up more of a stock of wine -- perhaps because you live far away from the nearest quality wine shop, or plan on hosting larger events where multiple bottles are being served.How long can I keep a bottle of wine? A lot of wines are aged in the bag on the way home from the store -- that …