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New Conference Celebrates Sparkling Wine

Filed under: Wine, Events

If you like your bubbly there is a new conference devoted just to champagne and sparkling wine. The Independent Champagne and Sparkling Wine Invitational (ICSWI) is both a public and industry conference entirely dedicated to sparkling wines. The event, which will take place April 16-18 in New Orleans, will offer a serious and educated look at the sparkling wine grower producer world, but also include plenty of bubbly fun. There will be both educational seminars as well as events like "Bubbles and Blues on Bourbon Street", or "The Bubbly Block Party on Rue Royal", or a Seminar on mixing sparkling wine-based cocktails with award-winning mixologists.

For the event a general pass is $850 and includes the welcome reception, a daily seminar, Grand Tastings, and The Bubbly Block Party on Rue Royal. The Premier Cru pass for $1,350 adds in The Mad Scientist Mixology Party, Winemakers Dinner, and The Finale Champagne Brunch and the VIP Grand Cru pass for $1,900 adds in a VIP welcome reception, special entrance and seating, VIP Winemakers Dinner, Rarities Charity Dinner and Silent Auction.

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Bubbly, Sparkling Wine From Slovenia

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Wine

It's not Champagne, it's Bubbly. That's the simple pitch behind a new sparkling wine known simply as Bubbly. The wine is produced in Slovenia near the Austrian border and uses Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Welschriezling and Furmint grapes. It comes in a range of styles starting with the Bubbly Luck Sec for $60 and ending with the 2001 VIntage Blanc et Blanc Bubbly Bliss which sells for $90. I haven't been able to find any other information on these wines but I'm definitely intrigued.

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Flavor Paper Wall Covering

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

Flavor Paper produces a line of unique custom and handscreened wall coverings designed to add a new layer of - what else - flavor to your home's design. Every roll is printed to order, so customization is easy, whether you are looking to add an extra color to one of their basic designs or have an idea in mind for one of your own. Pictured is the Bubbly design, inspired by the rebuilding of New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, but appropriate for any room that needs a bit of livening up. The two or three colors can be layered to create the perfect atmosphere, whether it is the glam gold champagne look, or a soothing, blue-tone undersea bubblescape. Price per roll: $150-200.