n.v. Pierre Peters Brut Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru (Champagne, France): One of the “grower” Champagnes that is a part of Terry Theise’s portfolio here in the U.S., this is a long-time favorite of mine, this BdB...

Behind the expansion of the Champagne AOC.

With Valentine’s day right around the corner I thought I would share this recent discovery. Peter Jost the owner of Pierre Chocolat, located in the Allenwood General Store in Wall, previously ran Jacques Torres Chocolate in...

The wine journey should be about relaxing, not worrying over temperature or timing.

Sad news for all of you who have loved Pierre Jancou’s wine bar – he’s selling Racines on Friday. He’ll be moving to la Drôme (southeastern France) with his family. The gorgeous space inside the Passage des...

/frizzled onions and blue cheese) was off the charts. Still not Luger’s. Peter Luger’s wont wow you with ambience, but I went out for steak!, wont wow you with service, but I want steak, not sprigs of some unknown...

below). Enjoy this review, but beware: it’s VERY LONG. Peter and Gary wells@emusic.com This morning was a mild shopping day, with lunch at a surprisingly upscale place, Tante Louise. We ate lightly, knowing it was a big dinner...

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It’s quite good . . . now. It wasn’t approximately 20 years ago, but it’s back on an upswing. If you like Blanc de Blancs, you may want to keep an eye out for Pierre Peters.

The black spots are supposed to be thumb prints of St. Peter (Pierre).

We have a vintage Pierre Peters that we plan on having New Years Eve. What should we pair with it? I imagine cheese but not sure what type would be best. (I am not a seafood eater) Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

would order a bottle of champagne. Pierre Peters if they have it, or the Turgy. Order at least a glass of Champagne if a bottle is too much. For food, don' t forget that you can order off the main restaurant menu in the lounge as...

with citrus and went that totally worked and the ever-fabulous coconut bread pudding/hot fudge dessert. As it was 1/2-price wine night, we availed ourselves of the Pierre Peters bubbly for $60. The missus noticed the “des...

2005 Chablis, Domaine Pinson Frères (Chablis, France): We served this following the Pierre Peters Champagne to accompany an outstanding risotto filled with scallops, rock shrimp and more, and it worked beautifully —...

Surdyk’s is especially strong in artisan Champagnes. Don’t ignore these great wines, especially if you enjoy whites. Pour your cruddy Cal Chardonnay down the drain and get some Pierre Peters Blancs de Blancs instead....