apricot and orange blossom flavors, it was absolutely stunning. It positively “blossomed in the mouth.” Pair your Tokaji with a peach tart to achieve maximum delight.
Dénouement Years ago an opera company in Montreal presented Wagner’s Tristan
und Isolde. A friend who attended one of the performances described the audience’s response. As the final notes died away, the assembled Wagnerians sat mute for a few long seconds, many with tears streaming from their eyes. Then, all at
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once, they leaped to their feet and began screaming deliriously. Many rushed into the aisles and surged toward the stage in a frenzy of delight. My friend and his wife reacted differently. Stunned by the beauty of the performance, they rose, walked silently to their car, and drove home – a trip of more than an hour – without saying a word. How will guests react to your next dinner party? Will they weep for joy? Will they leap to their feet like those delirious Wagnerians? Will they be left speechless? Try serving one of these luscious wines for a key holiday dinner. See what happens.
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