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And by the age of 22, I was a certified sommelier.
For years, I only shopped in local curated wine shops for wines from small, obscure producers.
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If the “wine snob” definition had a photo, you might see my face.
I was that person.
But I’m finding that my snobbiness about wine is diminishing as I age.
Now I’m the parent of twins.
I own a farm.
I have a full-time career writing about food and developing recipes.
Needless to say, I don’t really have much time for perusing wine stores.
But this more affordable dry sparkler from the California outpost of France’s Mumm Champagne hits the spot.
In a blind tasting with several other more expensive chardonnays, the J. Lohr took the top spot.
It’s equally as refreshing as it is nourishing for the soul.
For hot days, give this wine a little chill before pouring intowine glasses.
As it warms up, the vanilla, oak and spice notes bloom.Price fromwine.com
