November 2, 2026
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My Favorite Palate Cleanser

By Karen MacNeil


I asked my followers on Instagram recently to name the best palate cleanser. (Someone once told me celery is absolutely terrific. But celery???). The answers came in: from crackers and bread to apples and raw almonds. I promised to share my own favorite. So here it is: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. The day that Champagne bottles are disgorged after secondary fermentation

B. A particular breed of sheep that graze on cover crops in Rhône vineyards

C. An above ground cellar where wine is stored and aged in Bordeaux

D. The level of barrel toast preferred for aging Burgundy wine