Sparkling Wines for New Year’s – 11408th Edition
Wow … 2009 ended quickly. It’s time to ring in the new year with a sparkling wine or Champagne.
Here are my favorites:
Heidsieck & Co. Monopole “Blue Top” Champagne
This is the real stuff, meaning, real Champagne (in other words, made in France, from grapes grown in the Champagne region). This is dry and delicious, comes in a festive bright yellow bottle, and can be found for around $35. Click here for tasting notes and a full review of Blue Top Champagne.
Pommery POP Earth
Another “real” Champagne, this one is eco-friendly, made with its carbon footprint in mind. The bottle is lighter (lowering freight weight and pollution), the label is made from recycled paper, the ink on the label is water-soluble, the grapes were sustainably grown in a vineyard that used 25% less pesticides and 20% less water. Oh, and it tastes great, too.
Domaine Ste. Michelle Blanc de Noirs
An affordable ($15), easily found, and yummy sparkling rose from the USA. Full review here.
Juve y Camps Reserva de Familia
Another very affordable, easy-to-find sparkler, this one is a cava from Spain, and is consistently a good value.
See these previous posts for more recommendations:
Champagne and Sparkling Wines for New Year’s
By vinojoe
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