Birmingham Magazine April 2018 Issue
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• TABLE |<br />
This or That?<br />
THIS THAT?<br />
We asked, you answered. Find out which libation our social media<br />
followers prefer for spring sippin’.<br />
OR<br />
LIVING<br />
ROSÉ<br />
VS<br />
WINNER!<br />
24 HOURS 56 • DWELLING 60 • ROUND-UP 64 • VIGNETTE 67<br />
WISH LIST 68 • SHOP LOCAL 70<br />
A Grown-up<br />
College Town<br />
Head to Ann Arbor, Michigan<br />
for diverse food offerings and a<br />
vibrant arts and culture scene.<br />
by JULIA SAYERS<br />
48%<br />
ROSÉ<br />
CHAMPAGNE<br />
52%<br />
CHAMPAGNE<br />
ROSÉ RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
2017 La Nevera Rosado - Crisp, clean, mineral driven, and just<br />
the right amount of fruit. Pop it in the fridge (La Nevera is Spanish<br />
for “The Fridge”), and you might be shocked at how quickly you go<br />
through 3 liters of boxed wine. $19.99<br />
2017 Triennes Rosé - Some purists claim that the first<br />
characteristic of a proper rosé is that it’s from Provence in France.<br />
Triennes is Western’s exmple of where that thought originated. The<br />
sunset sipper upholds the reputation. $14.99<br />
2017 Angels & Cowboys Rosé - A favorite American rosé of<br />
2017. You can’t judge a book, or wine, by its cover, but this is a pretty<br />
fantastic package. As with all of Western’s rosé options, this one is<br />
great with or without food. $14.99<br />
CHAMPAGNE RECOMMENDATIONS<br />
Borgoluce Prosecco, Lampo - These days, prosecco is<br />
everywhere, but one common problem is that proseccos are often<br />
too sweet. The Lampo is delightfully balanced, refreshing, and<br />
makes a fantastic Bellini. $15.99<br />
Gruet Brut - Sometimes wines have no business being as good as<br />
they are for the money, and this is one of those times. Simply put,<br />
this sparkling wine (can’t call it Champagne because it isn’t from<br />
Champagne, France) is a great value and is delicious. $12.99<br />
Casteller Cava Brut - Spanish Cava is the true cheat when it<br />
comes to sparkling wines. It isn’t true Champagne, but we’ve tasted<br />
this blind against some real Champagnes...it fared quite well. $11.99<br />
All recommendations are from Scott Atkinson, wine director at<br />
the Western Mountain Brook, and are available at the store.<br />
Want to get in on the fun? Follow us on Instagram (@bhammag) and check our story to vote on our<br />
“This or That?” poll each month. The results will be featured in the following month’s issue.<br />
Cocktails from The Last Word<br />
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