How to Shop For Special Occasion Wines - Michael Green

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Money Saving tips from wine expert, Michael Green of Acker, Merrall & condit, in NYC, the oldest wine shop in the USA. Here is a summary of his tips: ~ Tip: Shop for wine on a weekday -- the weekend bustle may spoil your experience, clerks won't have time to really assist you.
~ Tip: Dom Ruinart is the oldest Champagne house, producing bubbles since 1729
~ Tip: Other cheap sparklers include California sparkling wines and Italian Prosecco
~ Tip: Muscato will please your palate and your wallet
~ Tip: Port is a Portuguese fortified wine from the Douro Valley
~ Tip: Rioja is one of the most age-worthy white wines in the world
~ Tip: Wine of the Month Clubs make fantastic gifts for wine lovers
~ Tip: Visit Acker, Merall & Condit online at www.ackerstore.com for info on their Wine Every Month Club
~ Trick: For bubbly on a budget, go for a brut rose cava
~ Trick: A whole case of Cristalino cava costs less than $100 and makes a great gift
~ Technique: Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine that's made the same way as Champagne
~ Technique: Bring a dessert wine to a dinner party
~ Technique: Theme a wine vintage to a birth year or anniversary