T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like…2004 Korbel Le Premier

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…

T.G.I.F. Champagne and the like…Schramsberg “Mirabelle” North Coast Rosé

Looking for a great bottle of Sparkling Rose for $20?

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 – 2006 Korbel BdN Reserve

Have you had a sparkling wine made with Sangiovese grapes?