Inaugural Bubbly

I miss my regular jaunts to Northern California, most specifically my membership in the Domaine Carneros Chateau Society.

While the box with the regularly scheduled Le Reve and Famous Gate arrive with Teutonic precision each quarter, I miss sitting on the balcony with friends in the late afternoon when the winds pickup, enjoying a little of the bubbly.

Prompted by the "Red, White, and Brut" article in the WSJ today, I thought this photo of LLJ and friends captured the pure essence and happiness which is sparkling wine in Napa.

With that said, I shall follow the WSJ recommendations and find a suitable bottle from my cellar appropriate for the inauguration in 10 days.