Sparkling Wine vs Champagne

Sparkling Wine vs Champagne: Here’s what you need to know Everyone loves bubbles, and Hammond and I are known to regularly enjoy a glass or two. Navigating the world of Sparkling Wine can be a bit confusing at times, so here is a quick low-down on some of our favorite styles. Sparkling wine is made…

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McBride Sisters Sparkling Brut RoséHawkes Bay, New Zealand

A wine with a truly great story… Everyone loves a feel-good story. How about a feel-good story that involves a terrific Sparkling Rosé and two long-lost sisters who found each other across two continents to start a winery? Yes, please! The story begins with the McBride sisters meeting for the first time in 1999. Older…

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Castell de Sant Pau Cava Brut Nature

Not all Cava is created equal… especially in the bargain price range. Good Cava can be a great stand-in for Champagne when the occasion or the budget doesn’t make sense, however, we are too often disappointed by the lack of quality and finesse the lower end Cavas exhibit.  Here’s a tip: look for the words Méthode Traditionnelle on the…

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