Area wineries are gearing up to banish cabin fever with wines, food, games and tastes at the 22nd annual Ice Wine Festival.

Cremant: French sparkling wine not made in the Champagne region ... Temperature (serving): Champagne should be chilled but not ice cold. Ideal temperature is 46 to 50 degrees.

Meanwhile, Pernod Ricard has increased its minority investment in Sovereign Brands, importers of Luc Belaire, the largest-selling French sparkling wine in the U.S. by volume, according to Impact ...