Vintage Attraction
“There were tastings to lead and talks to give. There were private dinners to host and fans to greet at the bistro. As though that weren’t enough to keep her busy, she had episodes of Vintage Attraction to film. The most arduous show she described to me was a three-part series on serving wine at parties. It covered how to open a bottle of Champagne without blinding your friends. “Use a towel and rotate the bottle, not the cork,” she said. One guest wanted to know what wine to pair with heat-and-serve Costco hors d’oeuvres. Izzy’s It-Tip: pour a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, the crisp acidity of which does wonders to mask the freezer burn that attends the reconstituted Bagel Bite. She also gave suggestions about how to keep tarrying party guests from sneaking into your stash after everyone else has left and availing themselves of prized bottles. “As soon as you decide a vintage should be saved rather than drunk, open it immediately.” In lieu of that, hide collectibles among the empties, ...where no guest would ever look.MoreLess
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