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Wednesday, June 6, 2007

2005 Braida Brachetto d'Acqui

Italy, $26

Flavors: very light-bodied, slightly effervescent with strawberry and raspberry notes

Alcohol:5.5 percent

Pair with: lighter berry desserts, red berries, dark chocolate

Where to find it: Calvert Woodley, MacArthur Beverages, Magruder's (District)

Poochi-Poochi Sparkling Sake

Japan, $19

Flavors: slightly sweet with citrusy pear creaminess and fun, refreshing bubbles

Alcohol:7 to 8 percent

Pair with: light or creamy desserts, fresh fruit, berry sorbets. (And serve in champagne flutes.)

Where to find it: the Wine Specialist


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