My pick for the theme is a fascinating and fabulous bottle of sparkling wine from the Chablis region of France. Who doesn’t enjoy sparkling wine?! The Wine Pairing Weekend group of writers is exploring “Bubbles From Around The World” this month. As our host Andrea of The Quirky Cork points out “…if a country makes…
Tag: Sparkling wine
Wines of the Day: Domaine Bousquet Brut and Brut Rosé
At these prices, these are two very charming bottles of sparkling wines I would gladly sip on the daily Disclosure: I received these wines as media samples. I received no compensation for this post, and all opinions presented are my own. Domaine Bousquet Brut Fruit for this wine is sourced from their estate vineyards, planted on gravel and sandy…
A Delightful Duo of Lucien Albrecht Crémant d’Alsace #Winophiles
Both of these wines have been perennial go-to Crémant d’Alsace for me. They’re delicious, harmonious sparkling wines that offer wonderful value for the price. This month the French #Winophiles are celebrating Crémant from France. The term Crémant (which literally means creamy) originated in Champagne. It was used to differentiate fully sparkling classic champagne made using…
A Taste of Can Descregut; Grower Spanish Sparkling Wine From The Corazón del Penedès #WorldWineTravel
The World Wine Travel blogging group is spending the year virtually touring Spain. This month, we are diving into Catalonia ( Catalunya in Catalan). The region, located in north-east Spain has a long, and distinguished tradition of winemaking. It is believed the Phoenicians and Greeks introduced viticulture to the region around 400 B.C. The capital of…
Beautiful Biodynamic Bubbles: Quartz Reef Méthode Traditionelle Brut #WinePW
I was impressed with this enticing, delicious and impeccably balanced sparkling wine from New Zealand! This month, the Wine Pairing Weekend group of wine and food writers are exploring “Biodynamic Wines of the World”. Gwen of Wine Predator is our host. You can read her invitation here. What Is Biodynamic Winemaking? The official definition of biodynamic farming according…
Preview: Exploring Italian Sparkling Wines #ItalianFWT
The theme for the December Italian Food, Wine and Travel (#ItalianFWT) group of food and wine bloggers is Italian Sparkling Wines. While many are familiar with the charms of seemingly ubiquitous Prosecco, if you dig a bit deeper you’ll find the world of Italian sparkling wines is just as diverse at Italian cuisine! Here’s a quick overview of…
Exploring Italian Sparkling Wines #ItalianFWT
The theme for the December Italian Food, Wine and Travel (#ItalianFWT) group of food and wine bloggers is Italian Sparkling Wines. While many are familiar with the charms of seemingly ubiquitous Prosecco, if you dig a bit deeper you’ll find the world of Italian sparkling wines is just as diverse at Italian cuisine! Here’s a quick overview…
Elevating Weeknight Fare with Crémant d’Alsace #Winophiles
With the holiday celebrations and gift giving right around the corner, this month the French #Winophiles are diving into Crémant. Our host this month is Kat Wisnosky of Bacchus Travel & Tours. What, exactly is Crémant? “Crémant” is the French term for traditional-method sparkling wines made outside of the Champagne region. This means that the second fermentation,…
Two Inviting Sparkling Wines From Argentina’s Domaine Bousquet
Thank you to Domaine Bousquet for providing these complimentary media samples. I was not compensated for this post. Opinions are my own. I’m a sparkling wine lover. I always have a bottle of sparkling wine in the fridge. In part because it’s a “life of the party” wine for me that can elevate any occasion special or otherwise. But…
Sparkling Wine Dinner Series; Ferrari Brut Paired with Creamy Seafood Risotto
Sparkling wines are the ultimate wine of choice when it comes to celebrations of special occasions. But sparkling wines are too often neglected, and vastly underappreciated when it comes to pairing them with food throughout a meal – from appetizers to dessert. I strongly believe that sparkling wine has a bigger role to play at…