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The Best 'Champagnes' Under $15 That Aren't André
The Best 'Champagnes' Under $15 That Aren't André

This list of Champagnes, Proseccos and more will provide you with a sure fire hit for your New Year’s parties. Lisa Elbert did all the homework for you and covered Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Washington, New Mexico and California. CHEERS and you’re welcome!

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Food & Drink, Drinks and SpiritsCynthia SutterLisa Elbert, Best Champagnes under $15, BROOKE SAGER, thrillist.com, Pressmaster/Shutterstock, Ben Parker/Shutterstock, BLACKDAY/Shutterstock, Svittlana/shutterstock, Ruffino Prosecco, Valdobbiadene, Italy, Vilarnau Brut Reserva Rosé D.O. Cava, Barcelona, Spain, Tiamo Organic Prosecco, Anna de Codorniu Dulce, Cava, Lila Sparkling, Veneto, Bellafina Pink Moscato, Mezza di Mezzacorona, Trentino, Freixenet Carta Nevada brut cava, Catalonia, Boyer blanc de blancs, France, Loosen Bros. "Dr. L" sparkling riesling, Mosel, Germany, Domaine Ste. Michelle "Michelle Brut, " Washington, USA, Lamberti prosecco, Gruet brut, New Mexico, Coppola "Sofia 4-Pack Mini" blanc de blancs, California, Lini 910 "Labrusca" lambrusco rosso, Emilia-RomagnaComment
Germany & Austria Part 3 = Garmisch - Monastery and Oberammergau
Germany & Austria Part 3 = Garmisch - Monastery and Oberammergau

Teri E. Popp enjoys a reunion with her former exchange student, Victoria, in Garmisch where they visited a spectacular Benedictine Monastery, then visited Oberammergau, where the play, Passion of the Christ is held every 10 years and ended their day back in Garmisch for a fabulous dinner at Wolpertinger.

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Celebrations, Travel StoriesCynthia SutterTeri E. Popp, GarmischPartenkirchen, Germany, GroupTravel, Bavaria, Benedictine Monastery, Ettal Abbey, Baroque Architecture, Oberammergau, Passion Play, Wolpertinger RestaurantComment
“O zapft is!”
“O zapft is!”

Marty Nopper provides details on the Top 10 Oktoberfest parties you don’t have to go to Munich to enjoy + six of his favorite Oktoberfest beers with an essence of “pumpkin.” So…Consider Marty the mayor of Brautown and hear me slur, ‘O’ zapft is!’. Drink up! Party on!

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Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterMarty Nopper, Marty's Musings of Beer, Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany, 182nd Oktoberfest, Sept.19 through Oct. 4, Top 10 Octoberfest parties, bustle.com, #10 Las Vegas, Nevada - Hofsbrauhaus, 9. Frankenmuth, Michigan, 8. New Braunfels, Texas, 7. Leavenworth, Washington, 6. New Ulm, Minnesota, 5. San Francisco, California, 4. Denver, Colorado, 3. La Crosse, Wisconsin, 2. Mount Angel, Oregon, 1. Cincinnati, Ohio, O’Connor Brewing Co.- Punkelweisse, Dogfish Head Brewing Co.- Punkin Ale, Alewerks Brewing Company- Pumpkin Seasonal Selection, Rogue Ales- Pumpkin Patch Ale, Hardywood Brewing Company- Farmhouse Pumpkin, Legend Brewing Company—OktoberfestComment
Germany & Austria Part 2 = Linderhof, Neuschwanstein, Füßen and the Wieskirche
Germany & Austria Part 2 = Linderhof, Neuschwanstein, Füßen and the Wieskirche

Teri E. Popp’s Bavarian vacation-part 2, sheds a bright light on the scenery, castles, churches and local traditions of this most breathtaking part of Germany and Austria.

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Celebrations, Travel StoriesCynthia SutterTeri E. Popp, Germany, GroupTravel, Bavaria, LinderhofPalace, SchlossNeuschwanstein, Castle, Hohenschwangau, RomanesequeRevivalArchitecture, NeoGothicArchitecture, Füßen, Fussen, LechRiver, Tyrolia, Wieskirche, RococoArchitecture, ScourgedSaviorComment
THE BEST 'CHAMPAGNES' UNDER $15 THAT AREN'T ANDRÉ
THE BEST 'CHAMPAGNES' UNDER $15 THAT AREN'T ANDRÉ

Take heed and stock up -- bubbles are in demand and holiday markdowns are a beautiful thing. Get into the holiday spirit and fill your glass with these bargain bubbles, because next year is going to be better… probably. 

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Food & Drink, Beer and WineCynthia SutterLisa Elbert, lisaelbert.com, @4lease, RIP Harambe, Brexit, Champagnes under $15, Freixenet "Carta Nevada" brut cava, Catalonia, Spain, Boyer Blanc de Blancs, France, Loosen Bros. "Dr. L" sparkling riesling, Mosel, Germany, Domaine Ste. Michelle "Michelle Brut, " Washington, USA, Lamberti Prosecco, Veneto, Italy, Domaine Chandon "Limited Edition" Blanc de Noirs, California, Lini 910 "Labrusca" lambrusco rosso, Emilia-Romagna, Coppola "Sofia 4-Pack Mini" Blanc de Blancs, Gruet Brut, New Mexico, Garrubba "Incanto Rosa" rosé, CalabriaComment