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Spend money on the gifts instead of the wine this holiday season

"...Sparkling wines are always a great aperitif. New Mexico's Gruet Winery makes the country's best sparkling wine less than..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Bubbles, Bubbles Everywhere

Champagne wishes bubble up around the holidays, and Wes Marshall is the man to help you make them come true.

"...range, America makes some of the best wines available. Gruet Blanc de Noir ($14) is one of the wine..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Holiday wines for everyone from carnivores to vegans

"...Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Brut ($32) are vegan-friendly. For everyone else, Gruet Blanc de Noirs ($14) could easily be mistaken for..."

Nov. 26, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

How About a Little Wine with That Chocolate?

Find the perfect combination for you and your sweetie

"...you want to keep your money closer to home, Gruet's Blanc de Noir ($13) is always an outstanding choice...."

Feb. 8, 2008 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Bubblicious

The year's best champagnes and sparkling wines

"...Gruet Blanc de Noirs ($12), from New Mexico of all..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Sparkling Examples

It's that time of year again ...

"...rock-bottom prices. One of the world's greatest bargains is Gruet Blanc de Noir, a $12 wine from New Mexico..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Tasting the Stars

Champagne: an appreciation and primer

"...the United States, also. Over the years, I've recommended Gruet Blanc de Noirs several times, but it bears saying..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

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Wes Marshall reveals the best wine bargains of 2001.

"...Gruet Blanc de Blanc Sparkling ($12 made from Chardonnay) or..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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"...Our favorite is from New Mexico, of all places. Gruet Blanc de Noirs ($15) is rich and toasty with..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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Wines for Thanksgiving

"...Gruet Blanc de Blanc Sparkling..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Champagne Strife

Holiday Cheers Spawn Spirits Rivalry

"...Gruet Brut, $11.99 --"This is the, hands down, best value..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Food Feature

A Buying Guide to Holiday Wines

Festive pairings at every price point

"...($9), a lovely pink wine with deep berry flavors. Gruet's robust New Mexico Blanc de Noirs ($17) is a..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Don’t Settle for Cheap Champagne on Valentine’s Day

Nothing sparks the romance like good Champagne

"...Champagne, I’d choose the Ruinart Blanc de Blancs or Gruet’s Blanc de Noirs ($18)...."

Feb. 12, 2019 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine: Countdown to the Holidays

New Year’s floats in on a cloud of bubbles!

"...roasted leg. If you can spend a bit more, Gruet’s Blanc de Noir ($16) will repay your investment with..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine

Countdown to the Holidays: American Sparkling Wines

"...stellar American sparkling wines for under $15 a bottle (Gruet and Chateau Ste, Michelle to name two), but this..."

Dec. 8, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine

Countdown to the Holidays: Sparkling Wines

"...similar quality and price in our next-door-neighbor New Mexico’s Gruet Brut NV ($14), a wine you can find anywhere...."

Nov. 19, 2018 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Weekend Wine

A random walk down the best values in holiday wines!

"...Domaine Chandon Blanc de Noir ($15) or, the standard, Gruet Blanc de Noir ($14). Want Texan? Texas winemakers are..."

Nov. 18, 2017 Food Post by Wes Marshall

AC Wine: Sparkling Rosés

Cooling bubbles for warm summer nights

"...is good in this price range. From New Mexico, Gruet Rosé ($15) sweeps the marketplace for anything under $20...."

July 14, 2015 Food Post by Wes Marshall

A Dozen Choice Champagnes and Sparkling Wines For Your Holiday Cheer

Each is an incredible performer, just pick your price.

"...Segura Viudas Brut Rosé Cava ($9) Michelle ($14) Gruet Brut Rosé ($15) Simonnet-Febvre Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Food Post by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week: It's Bubble Time!

Bubbles, bubbles everywhere, and lots of drops to drink

"...Noirs ($13) or the pride of New Mexico, Chateau Gruet Blanc de Noirs ($14). The French invented Champagne, and..."

Dec. 2, 2011 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Thanksgiving Wines

Chameleon wines for your Thanksgiving spread

"...for the quality and availability: Korbel Brut Rosé ($10), Gruet Blanc de Noirs ($13), Gloria Ferrer Brut Sonoma County..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Wine of the Week

Thanksgiving edition

"...with chardonnay, and its tiny bubbles are great palate-cleansers. Gruet's Blanc de Noirs ($13) is also underpriced for the..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Choice Champagnes Around Town

"...Wine Merchant Person to talk to: John Roegnik Bargain: Gruet Blanc de Noirs $11.25 Personal Choice: Gaston Chiquet Premier..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

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Here are some romantic ideas to fill your Valentine's belly.

"...tomatoes added at the last minute. Serve it with Gruet Blanc de Blanc Sparkling Wine ($13) or, if you..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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Holiday Wines

"...claiming "Methode Champenoise:" wines like Korbel Extra Dry ($10), Gruet Blanc du Noir ($12), or Domaine Chandon Brut ($14)...."

Nov. 22, 2002 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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Sparkling wines and champagnes

"...wine bargains comes from neighboring New Mexico where the Gruet family makes their world-class Blanc de Noirs ($14), a..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall

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Wines for the Holidays

"...one can compete with the cost-to-quality ratio of the Gruet family's offerings from New Mexico. Their Blanc de Blanc..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Food Column by Wes Marshall