August 17, 2010 3:17 pm

Wine of the Day: Mont-Ferrant Rosé Brut Cava

August is the month where any and all things are cause for celebration. Vacations are commencing (or ending), vows are said and glasses clinked for even the oddest of holidays, such as Elvis Presley Week. For those of us who love that Champagne feel but are not huge on the price tag, Cava is one of the next best, and delicious, choices.

Mont-Ferrant Rosé Brut Cava is a traditionally created Cava with a twist: its pink hue is a result of ideal weather conditions from May to October in the normally temperate Spain. Enjoyed well chilled, this Cava is affordable, has a distinctly silky texture and a pure bouquet. This bottle works perfectly for a late night get-together...even if said get-together happens to be you, the couch and a pile of awesome Blu-Rays.

Tip: Pair this intriguingly colored wine with Spanish small-plate tapas and a sweet film by Spanish director Isabel Coixet, The Secret Life of Words. This deep film works perfectly with the light, perky flavor of the Cava.

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— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe

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June 8, 2010 10:56 am

Random Must Have of the Day: Happy Go Lucky Bottle Opener

There has yet to be a situation where a bottle of beer is not called for. Said situations can also be in remote locations, such as on a mountain top after a day long hike or on the beach shucking fresh oysters. Moments like these need service with a smile: enter the Happy Go Lucky Bottle Opener from Modcloth.com.

While many bottle openers possess the needed attributes to open a bottle of brew with ease, they do not grin back while they do their job. Shaped like a whistle, and about the same size, the Happy Go Lucky fits cooperatively in a pocket or picnic basket and easily opens your standard soda, Tiger Beer or Mike's Hard Lemonade without breaking a sweat.
Tip: Throw this grinning contraption into the pocket of a Monkeybed, perfect for a quick jaunt to your nearest park for a cold one and some sandwiches.

Photo credit: modcloth.com

— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe

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