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Cost (in US$) of COVID-19 tests that City Winery, in Manhattan, began requiring prospective diners take on-site before entering the restaurant. With six other locations in five states and Washington, DC, the company launched the pilot testing program in New York this week, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only. Patrons awaiting their rapid results (which should take about 15 minutes) are offered a glass of City Winery sparkling wine.

Côte Rôtie, the northernmost subregion of the Rhône Valley, means “roasted coast.”

Answer: False.

Close but no cigar. Côte Rôtie (COAT roh-TEE), or “roasted slope” is home to some of the steepest vineyards in all of France—gradients can be up to 60 degrees or more in some of the steepest parts of the granite, terraced plantings. While the name implies hot weather, the Côte Rôtie has a relatively cool climate as it lies at the far northern boundary of the region. In fact, to optimize warmth, ancient growers chose slopes that faced south toward the sun, which affords the vines more light as well as heat.

Tax Free Franciacorta

Today, Franciacorta is Italy’s leading area for sophisticated, dry sparkling wines made by the traditional (Champagne) method. At their best, these are austerely elegant sparklers with a fine, creamy mousse of bubbles. The region is now… Continue reading

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