Our custom is to use Champagne/sparkling wines as a celebratory beverage for a few occasions, like New Year's Eve and weddings. That's not nearly enough!
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| Korbel Brut, it's everywhere! |
Celebrate making it to Wednesday. Celebrate a child getting an A in math. Celebrate that 2% pay raise when inflation is 3%. Or don't celebrate, just have a bottle of sparkling wine because you want to. Open it to make up with your SO after having a fight over who's not doing enough around the house.
Reasons to drink sparkling wine:
- Sparkling wine goes well with many foods, a lot more than you probably think.
- Sparklers are a relative bargain. Proscecco has gained a big following because of its price for the quality you get. There are numerous good American ones priced in the $20s.
- The alcohol level is lower, usually around 12%.
There are over 300 California wineries selling sparkling wine. It's made in other states, of course, along with France, Spain, Italy, Germany, and almost anywhere that has a cool enough climate.
Basic facts about sparkling wine:
- Champagne is sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France. Other regions of that country make sparkling wine, but can't call it Champagne since it's not from there. Other countries have other names for it. In the U.S. it's simply sparkling wine. Yes, many people use the terms Champagne and sparkling wine interchangeably.
- Sparkling wine is make from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir primarily. Different countries will allow other grapes. The U.S. allows any grapes. The Korbel Brut pictured above is Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, French Colombard, and Pinot Noir.
What's the best approach to drink more sparkling wine? Keep one in the fridge at all times.
Do it!
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