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Penny

Boston

Publisher of www.BostonZest.com

Interests: food, wine, dogs, art, photography, jazz, architecture

Recent Activity

Remembering Friends and Good Times with a Glass of Nino Franco Rustico on March 1st, 2021

It is now one year since we gathered with friends. Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at BostonZest

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We’ll Toast February with a Gift of Gosset "Grande Réserve" Brut Champagne

A wine with a long history! Continue reading

Posted Feb 1, 2021 at BostonZest

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Our New Year's Toast Takes Us to England for Hattingley Valley Rose 2014

"This is one to serve to the next person that refutes the idea of great English sparkling wine.” Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2020 at BostonZest

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Our December Terroir Toast Is Gruet Sauvage Rosé from New Mexico

We'll toast some people who are important to us! Continue reading

Posted Dec 1, 2020 at BostonZest

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We'll Toast November with Raventós i Blanc de Blancs

Pepe Raventos represents the 21st generation of his family at a vineyard in operation since 1497. Continue reading

Posted Nov 1, 2020 at BostonZest

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We'll Toast October with Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé

"made by the same family since 1818" Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2020 at BostonZest

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We'll Toast September with Cabernet Franc! It's Louis de Grenelle Saumur Rosé

A great wine from our favorite pub. Continue reading

Posted Sep 1, 2020 at BostonZest

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We'll Toast August 1st with Happy Memories of Bollinger Champagne

Whenever we enjoy Champagnes, it's the memory of this one we use for comparison ... Continue reading

Posted Aug 1, 2020 at BostonZest

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Pouring from On High to Toast July with Ameztoi Getariako Txakolina Rubentis Rose

Perfect fizz for a steamy summer day. Continue reading

Posted Jul 1, 2020 at BostonZest

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A Gift of "i Clivi RBL Brut Nature 2017" to Toast June 1st, Great Bartenders and Wine Mentors

We have learned much about wine in barstool classes conducted by knowledgeable bartenders. Continue reading

Posted Jun 1, 2020 at BostonZest

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We Celebrate Oregon Terroir with the 2013 RMS Brut from Rollin Soles' ROCO Winery

Toast to better times ahead! Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2020 at BostonZest

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Grab a Tree for Social Distancing! Photo Tales & Quotes

Leaning on the tree is also possible! Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2020 at BostonZest

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On April 1, 2020 We Toast the Franco Family in Valdobbiadene with Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco

We'll share a virtual toast with friends from a safe distance this month. Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2020 at BostonZest

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New Mexico's Gruet Sauvage Joins Our "Grand Tour" of Terroir

A recommendation for the wine and the restaurant! Continue reading

Posted Mar 1, 2020 at BostonZest

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Raventos i Blanc de Nit Takes Us to Spain for Our February 1st Toast

This wine is all about terroir! Continue reading

Posted Feb 1, 2020 at BostonZest

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Opening 2020 with Roses de Jeanne by Cedric Bouchard

Have you ever decanted a bottle of Champagne? Continue reading

Posted Jan 1, 2020 at BostonZest

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Today We Celebrate December and 100 Years of Nino Franco with a Bottle of Nino Franco Rustico

"... winning the number one spot on Wine Enthusiast's best-of-the-best list ..." Continue reading

Posted Dec 1, 2019 at BostonZest

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Our November Sparkler Is 2013 RMS Brut from Rollin Soles' ROCO Winery

We were not about to wait for November 1st to try this wine! Continue reading

Posted Nov 1, 2019 at BostonZest

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We'll Raise a Glass of Ca' di Rajo Lemoss Bianco Frizzante to October 2019

This one ticks a lot of boxes on our wines-to-love list. Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2019 at BostonZest

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Toasting September with Franck Besson Sparkling Rose Granit NV

This one has a great story! Continue reading

Posted Sep 1, 2019 at BostonZest

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Fennel Tips and Tidbits

"... it helps the salad stay fresh longer while still adding a cool taste and crunch." Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2019 at BostonZest

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Fennel in a Supporting Role

Now we both love fennel! Continue reading

Posted Aug 7, 2019 at BostonZest

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We'll Toast August with 2013 Iron Horse Classic Vintage Brut, a Gift from West Coast Friends

We'll raise a glass to friendships! Continue reading

Posted Aug 1, 2019 at BostonZest

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Toasting July with Szigeti Grüner Veltliner Brut

Favorite grape from a good importer. Continue reading

Posted Jul 1, 2019 at BostonZest

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Another Taste of Patrice Colin Les Perles Grises for Our June Toast