This week’s sparkling wine is a Korbel’s “ultimate reserve champagne”, from the 2004 vintage. Korbel, which sells the largest volume of sparkling wine (over 1 million cases) produced using the Méthode Traditionnelle, makes a very modest 1400 cases of this “prestige” cuveé. It’s unusual to see a vintage sparkler at this price point. So what’s the difference…
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T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like…Schramsberg “Mirabelle” North Coast Rosé
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T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like…NV Louis Bouillot Cremant de Bourgogne Perle d’Aurore
This week’s sparkling wine is a Crémant from the Burgundy region of France, the N.V. Louis Bouillot Perle d’ Aurore (Pearl of Dawn). It is a sparkling Rosé. Burgundy is best known for their world-class Pinot Noir and White Burgundy (Chardonnay). N.V. Louis Bouillot Cremant de Bourgogne Rosé “Perle d’Aurore” Region: France; Burgundy; Cremant de Bourgogne…
T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like…Jean Louis Denois Brut “Tradition”
Looking for a less expensive French alternative to Champagne? Look to Cremant de Limoux from Languedoc-Roussillon
T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like…Gosset “Brut Excellence” Champagne
Ready to splurge a bit? Here’s an outstanding French Champagne…
T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like – Taltarni Brut Taché
How about a terrific sparkling wine from Australia?
T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like – 2006 Korbel BdN Reserve
Have you had a sparkling wine made with Sangiovese grapes?