Russian wines

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If I recall my history lessons, the Russians during the Crimean war loved (and probably still love) champagne & sparkling wines. While they preferred Champagne, they weren't fussy about where other sparklers came from, so long as it's bubbly. A chilled bottle of your favorite sparkler to go with the pate & caviar would be my suggestion.

A small shot of icecold Russian vodka between the soup and main courses won't be out of place. Good time for a toast, something anti-Stalin perhaps. Horrible man.