GENEVA, SWITZERLAND / AMONG THE VINES – Swiss sparkling wines, particularly traditional method (the way champagne is made), are improving dramatically. More about that soon, but in the meantime, here is to a happy weekend, with plenty to do (check out our sister site, Events.GenevaLunch.com). Cheers!

Temperatures range from 8-14C in most of the country Saturday, with a mix of rain and sun. Expect temperatures to dip Sunday, with lows of 7C in Geneva, 3C at 1,000 metres in Valais, and highs of 8-10C. Sunday: rain mixed with snow in higher regions.